Gaddy et al v. The City of New York et al
| Sharia Gaddy, Jodeci Gaddy, Kadajah Stewart, Lakeath Berrian, Donell Williams, Trina Stephenson, Charlene Williams, Monique Williams, Jermaine Brown, Dawn Tyler and Jerome Brown |
| The City of New York, Junio Acosta, Julian Martinez, Kim Cruse, Denise Diaz and John Doe |
| 1:2013cv00982 |
| February 13, 2013 |
| US District Court for the Southern District of New York |
| Foley Square Office |
| New York |
| Shira A. Scheindlin |
| Civil Rights: Other |
| 42 U.S.C. ยง 1983 Civil Rights Act |
| Both |
Follow case documents by RSS
Available Case Documents
The following documents for this case are available for you to view or download:
| Document Text |
|---|
Filing
31
ORDER ADOPTING REPORT AND RECOMMENDATIONS for 25 Report and Recommendations FOR INFANT COMPROMISE ORDER. Upon the Report and Recommendation the Honorable Michael H. Dolinger, it is ORDERED that JERMAINE BROWN., the father and natural guardian of th e infant Alshante Baker, be and is hereby authorized and empowered to settle the action of the infant plaintiff against the defendants City of New York, et al for the sum of $15,000 (FIFTEEN THOUSAND DOLLARS), and conditioned upon compliance wit h the following provisions, to execute and deliver a general release and to sign all the papers necessary to accomplish this settlement, and it is further ORDERED, that out of the said sum the defendant, City of New York, is authorized and directed t o pay to Steven Hoffner, Esq., attorney for the infant plaintiff herein, the sum of $4,986 as his 213 contingency fee pursuant to the retainer, and pay to Steven Hoffner, Esq. the sum of $1,500 as for his fee for legal representation in Bro nx Family Court, plus disbursements in the sum of $42 for a total of $6,528 (SIX THOUSAND FIVE HUNDRED TWENTY EIGHT DOLLARS AND NO CENTS) and it is further ORDERED, that the infant's funds, $8,472 (EIGHT THOUSAND FOUR HUNDRED SEVE NTY TWO DOLLARS AND NO CENTS) shall be received by Jermaine Brown, in trust for Alshante Baker, jointly with an officer of Citibank, on behalf of infant Alshante Baker; ORDERED, that said depository is authorized and directed to maintain said funds o f deposit in said depository yielding the highest direct return to the infant, providing that said funds shall be in such a form that it will not be available to said infant until she reaches the age of majority, and it is further ORDERED, that the a ttorney for plaintiff shall serve a copy of this Order upon said depository and shall arrange for the deposit of the funds within ninety (90) days from the date hereof or within thirty (30) days of the receipt of the proceeds of the settlement from t he defendants, whichever is earlier. Said funds shall be deposited in the above bank in the name of the parent and natural guardian for the sole use and benefit of the infant, in accounts paying the highest rate of interest available. Time deposit ac counts shall be subject to renewal upon maturity at the discretion of the parent, except that the date of maturity shall not extend beyond the date when said infant attains the age of 18 years on August 23, 2015. No withdrawals shall be made from sai d accounts before the infant turns 18 years old, except upon further order of this Court, and it is further ORDERED, that said depository shall, upon the infant's demand therefor, and without further order of this Court, pay over to the infant the funds when she reaches the age of 18 years, upon presentation of proper proof, and it is further ORDERED, that the filing of a bond herein be dispensed with. (Signed by Judge Shira A. Scheindlin on 11/20/2013) (rsh)
|
|
Filing
25
REPORT AND RECOMMENDATION. Based on our review of the verified complaint, the proposed stipulation of settlement, the affirmation of counsel, the affidavits of the legal guardians of the six infant plaintiffs, and the representations of counsel made on the record during our November 12, 2013 conference (see transcript attached) and on our findings on the same record (see id. at 9), we recommend that the settlement agreement be approved. Objections to R&R due by 12/5/2013. (Signed by Magistrate Judge Michael H. Dolinger on 11/18/2013) Copies Faxed By Chambers. (rjm)
|
Use the links below to access additional information about this case on the US Court's PACER system. A subscription to PACER is required.
Access this case on the New York Southern District Court's Electronic Court Filings (ECF) System
- Search for Party Aliases
- Associated Cases
- Attorneys
- Case File Location
- Case Summary
- Docket Report
- History/Documents
- Parties
- Related Transactions
- Check Status
Disclaimer: Justia Dockets & Filings provides public litigation records from the federal appellate and district courts. These filings and docket sheets should not be considered findings of fact or liability, nor do they necessarily reflect the view of Justia.
