Goonewardena v. State of New York Workers Compensation Board et al
Plaintiff: Bernard W. Goonewardena
Defendant: State of New York Workers Compensation Board, Winston Farnum and New York State Workers Compensation Board
Case Number: 1:2009cv08244
Filed: September 28, 2009
Court: US District Court for the Southern District of New York
Office: Foley Square Office
County: New York
Presiding Judge: Henry B. Pitman
Presiding Judge: Laura Taylor Swain
Nature of Suit: Plaintiff
Cause of Action: 42 U.S.C. ยง 2000 e Job Discrimination (Employment)
Jury Demanded By: Plaintiff

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June 28, 2017 Opinion or Order Filing 261 OPINION AND ORDER: In sum, the Court concludes that Plaintiff is not entitled to relief on any of his claims. Accordingly, the Court enters judgment in favor of the WCB on Plaintiff's discrimination and retaliation claims under Title VII and judgment in favor of Winston Farnum on Plaintiff's discrimination and retaliation claims under Section 1983, the NYSHRL, and the NYCHRL. The Court notes that the parties' submissions in connection with Plaintiff's motion for sanctio ns have not been publicly filed. No later than June 30, 2017, the parties shall file these submissions on ECF. The Clerk of Court is directed to enter judgment in favor of Defendants and to close this case. (As further set forth in this Order.) (Signed by Judge Ronnie Abrams on 6/28/2017) (cf)
December 22, 2016 Opinion or Order Filing 184 ORDER for 162 Report and Recommendations 122 Motion for Summary Judgment filed by Winston Farnum, State of New York Workers Compensation Board. For the reasons stated during today's conference, the Court adopts Magistrate Judge Pitman 's February 9, 2016 Report and Recommendation in its entirety. The Clerk of Court is respectfully directed to close the motion pending at Docket Number 122. To conserve resources, to promote judicial efficiency, and in an effort to achieve a faster disposition of this matter, it is hereby ordered that the parties must discuss whether they are willing to consent to conducting all further proceedings before Judge Pitman. (As further set forth in this Order.) If either party does not conse nt to conducting all further proceedings before Judge Pitman, the parties must file a joint letter by January 3, 2017 advising the Court that the parties do not consent, but without disclosing the identity of the party or parties who do not consent. The parties are free to withhold consent without negative consequences. (Signed by Judge Ronnie Abrams on 12/22/2016) (cf)
May 27, 2015 Opinion or Order Filing 111 OPINION & ORDER: For these reasons, Plaintiff's motion is DENIED. This Opinion & Order resolves the motion pending at Dkt. 98. SO ORDERED. (See Order.) (Signed by Judge Ronnie Abrams on 5/27/2015) (ajs)
October 5, 2011 Opinion or Order Filing 33 MEMORANDUM AND ORDER: For the foregoing reasons, Plaintiffs ADA and ADEA claims are hereby dismissed in their entirety. Defendants' motion to dismiss the Title VII claim is denied as against the WCB and granted as against Farnum. The motion to dismiss the NYSHRL and NYCHRL claims is denied as against Farnum in his personal capacity and granted in all other respects. The motion to dismiss Plaintiffs § 1983 due process claim is granted in its entirety. The motion to dismiss Plaintiffs & #167; 1983 equal protection claim is granted as against WCB and as against Farnum for damages in his official capacity, and is denied in all other respects. This Memorandum Order resolves docket entry number 24. This case remains referred to Magistrate Judge Pitman for general pretrial management. The parties are directed to meet promptly with Judge Pitman to discuss settlement. (Signed by Judge Laura Taylor Swain on 10/4/2011) Copies Mailed By Chambers. (mro)
September 29, 2011 Opinion or Order Filing 32 MEMORANDUM ORDER: Defendants' motion to dismiss the Title VII claim is denied as against the WCB and granted as against Farnum. The motion to dismiss the NYSHRL and NYCHRL claims is denied as against Farnum in his personal capacity and granted i n all other respects. The motion to dismiss Plaintiffs § 1983 due process claim is granted in its entirety. The motion to dismiss Plaintiffs § 1983 equal protection claim is granted as against WeB and as against Farnum for damages in his of ficial capacity, and is denied in all other respects. This Memorandum Order resolves docket entry number 24. This case remains referred to Magistrate Judge Pitman for general pretrial management. The parties are directed to meet promptly with Judge Pitman to discuss settlement.(Signed by Judge Laura Taylor Swain on 9/29/2011) (rdz)
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