Acquah v. City of Syracuse et al
Plaintiff: Liza Acquah
Defendant: Police Officer Sheldon Lloyd, Does 1-100, Syracuse Police Department, City of Syracuse, Police Officer Vallon Smith and Chief of Police Frank Fowler
Case Number: 5:2018cv01378
Filed: November 28, 2018
Court: US District Court for the Northern District of New York
Presiding Judge: Therese Wiley Dancks
Referring Judge: Lawrence E Kahn
2 Judge: David E Peebles
Nature of Suit: Civil Rights: Other
Cause of Action: 42 U.S.C. § 1983 Civil Rights Act
Jury Demanded By: Plaintiff
Docket Report

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June 4, 2020 Opinion or Order Filing 53 ORDER REFERRING CASE to Mandatory Mediation: Deadline for Mediator Selection is 7/2/2020. Deadline for completion of Mandatory Mediation is 9/2/2020. Signed by Magistrate Judge Therese Wiley Dancks on 6/4/2020. (sg )
June 4, 2020 Opinion or Order Filing 52 TEXT ORDER: The Court made the following rulings at the 6/4/2020 Telephone Conference: Stipulated protective order to be submitted for Court approval by 6/12/2020. Stipulation with respect to the change of caption to be submitted for Court approval by 6/12/2020. Supplemental Rule 26 Disclosures, if any, and responses to discovery demands due by all parties by 6/30/2020. Case referred into Mandatory Mediation with a 90 day completion deadline. Deadlines extended as follows: Amended Pleadings due by 7/31/2020. Joinder of Parties due by 7/31/2020. All other deadlines remain as previously set by the Court. SO ORDERED by Magistrate Judge Therese Wiley Dancks on 6/4/2020. (sg )
June 4, 2020 TEXT NOTICE of Telephone Conference: A Telephone Status Conference has been set for 9/10/2020 at 11:30 AM before Magistrate Judge Therese Wiley Dancks. Counsel are directed to call the following number at the time of the call: 1-877-336-1829, Access Code 8029754, Security Code 9102.(sg )
June 4, 2020 TEXT Minute Entry for proceedings held before Magistrate Judge Therese Wiley Dancks: Telephone Status Conference held on 6/4/2020. Court reviewed status reports filed at Dkt. 50 and 51. Counsel report on status of discovery. Court encourages counsel to hold party depositions by video or other means in light of the circumstances created by the ongoing health pandemic. Stipulated protective order to be submitted for Court approval by 6/12/2020. Stipulation with respect to the change of caption to be submitted for Court approval by 6/12/2020. Supplemental Rule 26 Disclosures, if any, and responses to discovery demands due by all parties by 6/30/2020. Case referred into Mandatory Mediation, a referral order will be issued. Court makes directives and re-sets deadlines, a separate text order will be issued. APPEARANCES: A. Cabral Bonner, Esq. and Charles Bonner, Esq. for Plaintiff; John Powers, Esq. and Todd Long, Esq. for Defendants. (sg )
May 28, 2020 IMPORTANT TEXT NOTICE FROM THE COURT re: the 6/4/2020 10:30am Telephone Conference: The call in number has CHANGED. Counsel should call the following number at the time of the call: 1-877-336-1829, Access Code 8029754, Security Code 4239. (sg )
May 21, 2020 Filing 51 STATUS REPORT by Liza Acquah. (Bonner, Charles)
May 21, 2020 Filing 50 STATUS REPORT by City of Syracuse. (McNamara, Jacob)
April 6, 2020 Opinion or Order Filing 49 TEXT ORDER: Court has reviewed #48 Letter Request, requesting extension of remaining deadlines, which is granted as follows: Amended Pleadings due by 7/1/2020. Joinder of Parties due by 7/1/2020. Discovery due by 12/28/2020. Discovery motions due 1/5/2021. Dispositive Motions to be filed by 3/8/2021. Court also confirms the 6/4/2020 telephone conference remains as set (see 2/12/2020 Text Notice) and status reports must be filed as ordered at Dkt. 44 . SO ORDERED by Magistrate Judge Therese Wiley Dancks on 4/6/2020. (sg )
April 6, 2020 Filing 48 Letter Motion from Defendants for Syracuse Police Department requesting Extension submitted to Judge Thrse Wiley Dancks . (McNamara, Jacob)
March 30, 2020 Opinion or Order Filing 47 DECISION AND ORDERED, that Defendants Motion for Reconsideration is GRANTED; and it is further ORDERED, that the Monell claim against Chief Fowler is DISMISSED; and it is further ORDERED, that Chief Fowler is dismissed as a defendant. Signed by Senior Judge Lawrence E. Kahn on March 30, 2020. (sas)
March 13, 2020 Filing 46 NOTICE of Change of Address by Charles A. Bonner Effective Date 3/13/2020 Old Address: 475 GATE FIVE RD., SUITE 212, SAUSALITO, CA 94965 New Address: 475 GATE FIVE RD., SUITE 211, SAUSALITO, CA 94965 (Bonner, Charles)
February 28, 2020 Filing 45 NOTICE of Appearance by Jacob McNamara on behalf of All Defendants (McNamara, Jacob)
February 12, 2020 Opinion or Order Filing 44 TEXT STATUS REPORT ORDER: Plaintiff and Defendants to each file their own status reports by 5/21/2020 in advance of the 6/4/2020 Status Conference, reporting on status of discovery, and whether there are any issues the parties cannot resolve that should be discussed during the 6/4/2020 telephone conference. SO ORDERED by Magistrate Judge Therese Wiley Dancks on 2/12/2020. (sg )
February 12, 2020 Opinion or Order Filing 43 TEXT ORDER: The Court made the following directives at the 2/12/2020 Telephone Conference: Plaintiff may serve amended discovery demands by 2/21/2020. All other deadlines remain as set. J.B.'s and Defendant Smith's social media accounts and cell phone information shall be preserved as discussed during this conference. SO ORDERED by Magistrate Judge Therese Wiley Dancks on 2/12/2020. (sg)
February 12, 2020 TEXT NOTICE of Telephone Conference: A Telephone Status Conference has been set for 6/4/2020 at 10:30 AM before Magistrate Judge Therese Wiley Dancks. Counsel are directed to call in to the following number at the time of the call: 1-888-684-8852, Access Code 7855922. (sg)
February 12, 2020 TEXT Minute Entry for proceedings held before Magistrate Judge Therese Wiley Dancks: Telephone Discovery Conference held on 2/12/2020 at Defendants' request filed at Dkt. No. #41 . Appearances: Charles Bonner, Esq. and Jesse Ryder, Esq. for Plaintiff; John Powers, Esq. and Todd Long, Esq. for Defendants. Court discusses issues contained in letter filed at Dkt. 41. After hearing from counsel, Court issues directives to counsel. A separate text order will be issued. A telephone status conference will be set for June by separate text notice. (Digitally Recorded)) (sg )
February 10, 2020 Opinion or Order Filing 42 TEXT ORDER granting #41 Letter Request for Court conference. Telephone Discovery Conference set for 2/12/2020 at 2:00 PM before Magistrate Judge Therese Wiley Dancks. Counsel shall call the following number at the time of the call: 1-888-684-8852, Access Code 7855922. SO ORDERED by Magistrate Judge Therese Wiley Dancks on 2/10/2020. (sg )
February 10, 2020 Filing 41 Letter Motion for City of Syracuse, Does 1-100, Frank Fowler, Sheldon Lloyd, Vallon Smith, Syracuse Police Department requesting immediate discovery conference submitted to Judge Dancks . (Attachments: #1 Exhibit(s) Letter to attorneys Bonner and Ryder)(Powers, John)
January 15, 2020 Opinion or Order Filing 40 TEXT ORDER granting #36 Letter Request for extension of deadlines. Rule 33 and 34 Requests to be served by 2/7/2020. Plaintiff to provide signed HIPAA Authorizations to Defendants by 2/7/2020. SO ORDERED by Magistrate Judge Therese Wiley Dancks on 1/15/2020. (sg )
January 15, 2020 Opinion or Order Filing 39 TEXT ORDER Re: Dunton Affidavit of defendant Fowler: Defendants to submit affidavit pursuant to Dunton v. County of Suffolk regarding defendant Fowler within ten (10) days of the Court's decision on the pending motion for reconsideration (Dkt. No. #23 ) if defendant Fowler remains a defendant. SO ORDERED by Magistrate Judge Therese Wiley Dancks on 1/15/2020. (sg)
January 15, 2020 Filing 38 ***SEALED AFFIDAVITS pursuant to the Court's Dunton Order submitted by Sheldon Lloyd, Vallon Smith, filed under seal by Order of Magistrate Judge Therese Wiley Dancks. (sg ) (sg, ).
January 15, 2020 Opinion or Order Filing 37 TEXT ORDER: The Court having reviewed the Affidavits of defendants Vallon Smith and Sheldon Lloyd submitted for in camera review and approval pursuant to the Court's Dunton Order (Dkt. No. #35 ); and the Court finding that the said defendants have been provided with sufficient written notice by counsel of the potential for conflict by being jointly represented by the same attorney as the City of Syracuse, the Court finds that defendants Smith and Lloyd have knowingly and voluntarily chosen to waive that potential for conflict and proceed with joint representation. Affidavits of defendants Smith and Lloyd shall be filed under seal by order of this Court. Signed by Magistrate Judge Therese Wiley Dancks on 1/15/2020. (sg )
January 14, 2020 Filing 36 Letter Motion from Todd M. Long for City of Syracuse, Does 1-100, Frank Fowler, Sheldon Lloyd, Vallon Smith requesting an extension to serve Rule 33 and 34 demands, as well as HIPAA Authorizations submitted to Judge Therese Wiley Dancks . (Long, Todd)
December 19, 2019 Opinion or Order Filing 35 ORDER Pursuant to Dunton v. County of Suffolk: Defendants' counsel shall send affidavits by each individual defendant as instructed herein to the Court by 1/17/2020 for in camera review. Once approved by the Court, said affidavits will be filed under seal. Signed by Magistrate Judge Therese Wiley Dancks on 12/19/2019. (sg )
December 19, 2019 Opinion or Order Filing 34 UNIFORM PRETRIAL SCHEDULING ORDER: Rule 33 and 34 Requests to be served by 1/17/2020. Joinder of Parties due by 4/1/2020. Amended Pleadings due by 4/1/2020. Discovery due by 9/28/2020. Discovery Motions due 10/5/2020. Dispositive Motions to be filed by 12/7/2020. Anticipated length of trial: 7 days. Trial Location: Albany NY. After conferring with the parties, the Magistrate Judge has deferred the case from Mandatory Mediation (not opted out), and no referral order will be issued at this time. Mandatory Mediation will be revisited with the parties at conferences held in the future. Signed by Magistrate Judge Therese Wiley Dancks on 12/19/2019. (sg )
December 18, 2019 TEXT Minute Entry for proceedings held before Magistrate Judge Therese Wiley Dancks: Telephone Initial Pretrial Conference held on 12/18/2019. Court reviews Civil Case Management Plan. Rule 26 Disclosures have been served. Court addresses the issue of the "Doe" defendants. Court will issue a Dunton Order re: waiver of potential conflict of joint representation of defendants. Plaintiff to serve medical authorizations on defendants by 1/17/2020. Proposed protective order to be submitted for Court approval by 2/7/2020. After discussion with counsel, mediation is deferred (not opted out) and will be discussed at future conferences. Pretrial deadlines are established, a scheduling order will be issued. Appearances: A. Cabral Bonner, Esq. and Jesse Ryder, Esq. for Plaintiff; Todd Long, Esq. and Christina DeJoseph, Esq. for Defendants. ( Digitally Recorded) (sg)
October 31, 2019 Opinion or Order Filing 33 TEXT ORDER: Court has rescheduled the 11/7/2019 telephone Initial Conference. Telephone Initial Conference RESCHEDULED for 12/18/2019 at 10:30 AM before Magistrate Judge Therese Wiley Dancks. Court notes that the Civil Case Management Plan has already been submitted. Parties are reminded that Rule 26(a)(1) Mandatory Disclosures are to be exchanged by the parties (but not filed with the Court) no later than 12/11/2019, if the parties have not already done so. Plaintiff shall initiate the call as directed in General Order 25. SO ORDERED by Magistrate Judge Therese Wiley Dancks on 10/31/2019. (sg)
October 31, 2019 Filing 32 CIVIL CASE MANAGEMENT PLAN Proposed and Consented to by the Parties by City of Syracuse, Does 1-100, Frank Fowler, Sheldon Lloyd, Vallon Smith. (Long, Todd)
October 1, 2019 Opinion or Order Filing 31 LETTER REQUEST & ORDER finding as moot Atty. C. Bonner's #30 Request to appear telephonically re pending motion for reconsideration. As a reminder, all motions are considered on the submission of the papers, only. No personal appearances are required. No oral arguments will be entertained. Signed by Senior Judge Lawrence E. Kahn on October 01, 2019. (sas)
October 1, 2019 Filing 30 Letter Motion from PLAINTIFF'S ATTORNEY for Liza Acquah requesting TO APPEAR TELEPHONICALLY submitted to Judge Lawrence E. Kahn . (Bonner, Charles)
September 25, 2019 Filing 29 REPLY to Response to Motion re #23 MOTION for Reconsideration re #22 Order on Motion to Dismiss for Failure to State a Claim,,,,, filed by City of Syracuse, Does 1-100, Frank Fowler, Sheldon Lloyd, Vallon Smith. (Long, Todd)
September 24, 2019 TEXT NOTICE -RESCHEDULING OF R. 16 INITIAL CONFERENCE: The Telephone Initial Conference has been re-set for 11/7/2019 at 9:30 AM before Magistrate Judge Therese Wiley Dancks. Plaintiff's counsel is directed to initiate the call pursuant to #3 General Order 25. Civil Case Management Plan must be filed NO LATER THAN 10/31/2019 and Mandatory Disclosures are to be exchanged by the parties on or before 10/31/2019. (Pursuant to Local Rule 26.2, mandatory disclosures are to be exchanged among the parties but are NOT to be filed with the Court.) (sg)
September 23, 2019 Opinion or Order Filing 28 ORDER REASSIGNING CASE. Case randomly reassigned to Magistrate Judge Therese Wiley Dancks for all further proceedings. Magistrate Judge Miroslav Lovric no longer assigned to case. Case remains assigned to the Honorable Lawrence E. Kahn, Senior U.S. District Judge. Signed by Chief Judge Glenn T. Suddaby on 9/23/2019. (jel, )
September 19, 2019 Opinion or Order Filing 27 LETTER REQUEST & ORDER granting Atty. T. Long's #26 Request to file a 5 page reply brief re: #23 MOTION for Reconsideration. Reply to Response to Motion due by 9/25/2019. As a reminder, all motions are considered on the submission of the papers, only. No personal appearances are required. No oral arguments will be entertained. Signed by Senior Judge Lawrence E. Kahn on September 19, 2019. (sas)
September 18, 2019 Filing 26 Letter Motion from Todd M. Long for City of Syracuse, Does 1-100, Frank Fowler, Sheldon Lloyd, Vallon Smith requesting leave of court to file a reply brief, of no more than five pages, submitted to Judge Lawrence E. Kahn . (Long, Todd)
September 17, 2019 Filing 25 RESPONSE in Opposition re #23 MOTION for Reconsideration re #22 Order on Motion to Dismiss for Failure to State a Claim,,,,, filed by Liza Acquah. (Bonner, Charles)
September 6, 2019 CLERK'S CORRECTION OF DOCKET ENTRY re #24 Answer to Complaint - Answer reflects as to the following defendants only Defendants City of Syracuse, Police Officer Vallon Smith, Police Officer Sheldon Lloyd, and Chief of Police Frank Fowler and not Doe 1-100. Summons were not issued for Defendants Doe 1-100. (jel, )
September 5, 2019 Filing 24 ANSWER to #1 Complaint, by City of Syracuse, Frank Fowler, Sheldon Lloyd, Vallon Smith.(Powers, John) Modified on 9/6/2019 (jel, ).
August 30, 2019 Filing 23 MOTION for Reconsideration re #22 Order on Motion to Dismiss for Failure to State a Claim,,,,, Motion Hearing set for 10/4/2019 09:30 AM in Albany before Senior Judge Lawrence E. Kahn Response to Motion due by 9/17/2019 filed by City of Syracuse, Does 1-100, Frank Fowler, Sheldon Lloyd, Vallon Smith. (Attachments: #1 Declaration Todd M. Long, Esq., #2 Exhibit(s) A, #3 Exhibit(s) B, #4 Memorandum of Law In Support Of Defendants Partial Motion For Reconsideration) (Long, Todd)
August 22, 2019 Opinion or Order Filing 22 MEMORANDUM-DECISION AND ORDERED, that Defendants Motion to Dismiss #6 is GRANTED in part. The Syracuse Police Department is dismissed from this case; Plaintiffs state law claims are dismissed without prejudice due to Plaintiffs failure to file a timely notice of claim; the Plaintiffs 1983 false imprisonment and false arrest claims are dismissed without prejudice because the Complaint demonstrates that Officers Smith and Lloyd had probable cause to make the arrest; and the Plaintiffs 1983 assault and battery claims are dismissed with prejudice because they are duplicative of his excessive force claims; and it is further ORDERED, Plaintiff may move to replead her state law claims and her 1983 false imprisonment and false arrest claims within ninety days of the date of this Memorandum-Decision and Order; and it is further ORDERED, that the Motion to Dismiss is otherwise DENIED. The 1983 excessive force claims against Officers Smith and Lloyd and the Monell claims against Chief Fowler and Syracuse survive; and it is further ORDERED, that the Monell claims against Chief Fowler and Syracuse will not be bifurcated from the excessive force claims against Officers Smith and Lloyd at this stage of litigation; and it is further ORDERED, that Defendants requests for relief under Rules 12(e) and (f) are denied. Signed by Senior Judge Lawrence E. Kahn on August 22, 2019. (sas)
July 1, 2019 Opinion or Order Filing 21 ORDER REASSIGNING CASE. Case reassigned to Magistrate Judge Miroslav Lovric for all further proceedings. Magistrate Judge David E. Peebles no longer assigned to case. Signed by Chief Judge Glenn T. Suddaby on 7/1/2019. (jdp)
April 17, 2019 Filing 20 NOTICE of Appearance by John G. Powers on behalf of All Defendants (Powers, John)
March 7, 2019 Filing 19 NOTICE of Appearance by A. Cabral Bonner on behalf of Liza Acquah (Bonner, A. Cabral)
February 4, 2019 Filing 18 REPLY to Response to Motion re #6 MOTION to Dismiss for Failure to State a Claim motion to dismiss pursuant to Fed R. Civ. P. Rule 8, motion for a more definitive statement or to strike pursuant to rules 12(e) and (f); and motion to bifurcate and stay discovery filed by City of Syracuse, Does 1-100, Frank Fowler, Sheldon Lloyd, Vallon Smith, Syracuse Police Department. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit(s) Memorandum Of Law In Reply To Plaintiffs Opposition To Defendants Motion To Dismiss Pursuant To Fed R. Civ. P. Rule 12; Motion To Dismiss Pursuant To Fed R. Civ. P. Rule 8, Motion For A More Definitive Statement Or To Strike Pursuant To Rules 12(E) And (F); And Motion To Bifurcate And Stay Discovery)(Long, Todd)
February 4, 2019 Filing 17 TEXT NOTICE from the chambers of US District Judge, Lawrence E. Kahn: As a reminder, all motions are considered on the submission of the papers, only. No personal appearances are required. No oral arguments will be entertained. (sas)
January 28, 2019 Filing 16 RESPONSE in Opposition re #6 MOTION to Dismiss for Failure to State a Claim motion to dismiss pursuant to Fed R. Civ. P. Rule 8, motion for a more definitive statement or to strike pursuant to rules 12(e) and (f); and motion to bifurcate and stay discovery filed by Liza Acquah. (Attachments: #1 Declaration DECLARATION OF CHARLES A. BONNER, #2 Exhibit(s) EXHIBIT 1 [PLACEHOLDER])(Bonner, Charles)
January 17, 2019 Filing 15 NOTICE of Appearance by Charles A. Bonner on behalf of Liza Acquah (Bonner, Charles)
January 16, 2019 Opinion or Order Filing 14 TEXT ORDER granting #8 Motion for Limited Admission Pro Hac Vice of Charles A. Bonner, Esq.. Counsel is hereby advised that as of January 16, 2018, the NYND has converted to NextGen. Due to this conversion, you must now register for Pro Hac Vice access through your PACER account. This is the only notice you will receive concerning this requirement. You will not have access to electronically file in this case until your Pro Hac Vice request has been processed through the PACER system. Step-by-step instructions on how to complete this process are available at http://www.nynd.uscourts.gov/attorney-admissions-nextgen. COUNSEL MUST FILE A NOTICE OF APPEARANCE IN THE ACTION OR HE/SHE WILL NOT RECEIVE NOTICES OF ELECTRONIC FILINGS IN THIS MATTER. Authorized by Magistrate Judge David E. Peebles on 1/16/2019. (sal)
January 16, 2019 Opinion or Order Filing 13 TEXT ORDER granting #9 Motion for Limited Admission Pro Hac Vice of A. Cabral Bonner, Esq.. Counsel is hereby advised that as of January 16, 2018, the NYND has converted to NextGen. Due to this conversion, you must now register for Pro Hac Vice access through your PACER account. This is the only notice you will receive concerning this requirement. You will not have access to electronically file in this case until your Pro Hac Vice request has been processed through the PACER system. Step-by-step instructions on how to complete this process are available at http://www.nynd.uscourts.gov/attorney-admissions-nextgen. COUNSEL MUST FILE A NOTICE OF APPEARANCE IN THE ACTION OR HE/SHE WILL NOT RECEIVE NOTICES OF ELECTRONIC FILINGS IN THIS MATTER. Authorized by Magistrate Judge David E. Peebles on 1/16/2019. (sal, )
January 16, 2019 Filing 12 AMENDED DOCUMENT by Liza Acquah. Amendment to #9 MOTION for Limited Admission Pro Hac Vice of A. CABRAL BONNER Filing fee $100, receipt number ANYNDC-4619606. CERTIFICATE OF GOOD STANDING. (Ryder, Jesse)
January 16, 2019 Filing 11 AMENDED DOCUMENT by Liza Acquah. CERTIFICATE OF GOOD STANDING. Regarding the #8 Pro Hac Vice Motion (Ryder, Jesse) Modified on 1/16/2019 - to clarify docket text to link the document to the correct motion event. (rep).
January 16, 2019 Notice of Filing Deficiency re: #8 Motion for Limited Admission Pro Hac Vice of Charles A. Bonner. Pursuant to LR 83.1(d), the sponsor and/or applicant MUST provide the following required documents: Certificate of Good Standing issued within the last 6 months; The corrected documents should be electronically filed with the Court by selecting the 'Supplemental Admission documents' event, which is found under the 'Other Documents' menu. Once all requirements under LR 83.1(d) have been met, the motion will be forwarded to the assigned Magistrate Judge for consideration. (tad, )
January 16, 2019 Notice of Filing Deficiency re: #9 Motion for Limited Admission Pro Hac Vice of A. Cabral Bonner. Pursuant to LR 83.1(d), the sponsor and/or applicant MUST provide the following required documents: Certificate of Good Standing issued within the last 6 months; The corrected documents should be electronically filed with the Court by selecting the 'Supplemental Admission documents' event, which is found under the 'Other Documents' menu. Once all requirements under LR 83.1(d) have been met, the motion will be forwarded to the assigned Magistrate Judge for consideration. (tad, )
January 15, 2019 Filing 10 AMENDED DOCUMENT by Liza Acquah. Amendment to #8 MOTION for Limited Admission Pro Hac Vice of CHARLES A. BONNER Filing fee $100, receipt number ANYNDC-4619602. Amended Petition for Admission to Practice. (Ryder, Jesse)
January 15, 2019 Filing 9 MOTION for Limited Admission Pro Hac Vice of A. CABRAL BONNER Filing fee $100, receipt number ANYNDC-4619606. filed by Liza Acquah. (Attachments: #1 Declaration DECLARATION OF SPONSOR, #2 Exhibit(s) ATTORNEY REGISTRATION, #3 Exhibit(s) PETITION FOR ADMISSION, #4 Exhibit(s) CERTIFICATE OF GOOD STANDING) Motions referred to David E. Peebles. (Ryder, Jesse)
January 15, 2019 Filing 8 MOTION for Limited Admission Pro Hac Vice of CHARLES A. BONNER Filing fee $100, receipt number ANYNDC-4619602. filed by Liza Acquah. (Attachments: #1 Declaration DECLARATION OF SPONSOR, #2 Exhibit(s) ATTORNEY REGISTRATION, #3 Exhibit(s) PETITION FOR ADMISSION, #4 Exhibit(s) CERTIFICATE OF GOOD STANDING) Motions referred to David E. Peebles. (Ryder, Jesse)
January 15, 2019 Opinion or Order Filing 7 TEXT ORDER : Due to the pending #6 motion to dismiss, the in person Rule 16 Conference scheduled for 2/28/2019 at 9:30 AM in Syracuse is adjourned without date. The deadline for filing a Civil Case Management Plan and exchange of mandatory disclosures is stayed at this time. Authorized by Magistrate Judge David E. Peebles on 1/15/2019. (sal )
January 10, 2019 Filing 6 MOTION to Dismiss for Failure to State a Claim motion to dismiss pursuant to Fed R. Civ. P. Rule 8, motion for a more definitive statement or to strike pursuant to rules 12(e) and (f); and motion to bifurcate and stay discovery Motion Hearing set for 2/15/2019 09:30 AM in Albany before Senior Judge Lawrence E. Kahn Response to Motion due by 1/29/2019 Reply to Response to Motion due by 2/4/2019. filed by City of Syracuse, Does 1-100, Frank Fowler, Sheldon Lloyd, Vallon Smith, Syracuse Police Department. (Attachments: #1 Declaration Attorney Declaration of Todd M. Long, Esq., #2 Exhibit(s) A, #3 Exhibit(s) B, #4 Memorandum of Law) (Long, Todd)
December 26, 2018 Filing 5 Letter from Charles A. Bonner and A. Cabral Bonner advising that they will remain as counsel for plaintiff and that their applications are in process. (Mailing envelope included) (meb)
November 30, 2018 Filing 4 NOTICE of Admission Requirement as to Party Liza Acquah; Attorneys Charles A. Bonner, Esq., A. Cabaral Bonner, Esq., Email addresses are charles@bonnerlaw.com, cabral@bonnerlaw.com. Phone number is (415)331-3070. Admissions due by 12/14/2018. (Sent to attorneys via email.)(meb)
November 30, 2018 Filing 3 G.O. 25 FILING ORDER ISSUED: Initial Rule 16 Conference set for 2/28/2019 at 9:30 AM in Syracuse before Magistrate Judge David E. Peebles. Civil Case Management Plan must be filed and Mandatory Disclosures are to be exchanged by the parties on or before 2/21/2019. (Pursuant to Local Rule 26.2, mandatory disclosures are to be exchanged among the parties but are NOT to be filed with the Court.) (meb)
November 30, 2018 Filing 2 Summons Issued as to City of Syracuse (Attachments: #1 Summons Issued as to Syracuse Police Department, #2 Summons Issued as to Vallon Smith, #3 Summons Issued as to Sheldon Lloyd, #4 Summons Issued as to Frank Fowler)(meb)
November 30, 2018 TEXT NOTICE: Although the plaintiff herein has named John Doe in the Complaint, the Clerk's Office will not issue summonses for service of process on a "John Doe" defendant at this time. In the event plaintiff wishes to pursue the claims against this defendant, plaintiff shall take reasonable steps to ascertain his identity. When plaintiff determines the identity of the "John Doe" defendant, plaintiff may seek to amend the pleading to add the properly named defendant pursuant to FED. R. CIV. P. 15 and summons will be issued at that time. (meb)
November 28, 2018 Filing 1 COMPLAINT WITH JURY DEMAND against City of Syracuse, Does 1-100, Frank Fowler, Sheldon Lloyd, Vallon Smith, Syracuse Police Department (Filing fee $400 receipt number BNYNDC-4577923) filed by Liza Acquah. (Attachments: #1 Civil Cover Sheet)(meb)

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Defendant: Police Officer Sheldon Lloyd
Represented By: Todd M. Long
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