Stephens v. Sullivan & Cromwell LLP et al

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Stephens v. Sullivan & Cromwell LLP et al

Plaintiff:	Kalyn Stephens
Defendant:	Sullivan & Cromwell LLP, Legal Options Inc., Paul Hastings LLP, Patrick Shea , Esq., New York State Supreme Court, Louis York, Norman Goodman, Esq., Helen Muller, Robert Portas, Anne Marie Scribano, Gloria Brandon, New York State Supreme Court Appellate Division, Susanna Rojas, Esq., New York City Commission on Human Rights, Carlos Velez, Esq., New York City Office of Corporation Counsel, Amy Okereke, Esq., Caplan & Ross LLP, Jonathan Ross, Esq., Brian Caplan, Esq. and Does 1 through 50, inclusive
Case Number:	1:2015cv01251
Filed:	February 20, 2015
Court:	US District Court for the Southern District of New York
Office:	Foley Square Office
County:	XX Out of State
Presiding Judge:	Lorna G. Schofield
Nature of Suit:	Employment
Cause of Action:	42 U.S.C. § 2000
Jury Demanded By:	Plaintiff

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April 9, 2015	Filing 66 OPINION AND ORDER: The Clerk of Court is directed to mail a copy of this order to Plaintiff and note service on the docket. Plaintiff's claims against (i) the New York State Supreme Court, (ii) the New York State Supreme Court, Appellate Division, (iii) Justice Louis York, (iv) Norman Goodman, (v) Helen Muller, and (vi) Susanna Rojas are dismissed on the basis of absolute immunity. The Court orders Plaintiff to show cause why the Court should not dismiss her remaining claims wi th prejudice. Plaintiff must file an affirmation within thirty days explaining any reasons why her remaining claims should not be dismissed. If Plaintiff does not show cause, or if she fails to respond to this order, the Court will dismiss Plaint iff's action with prejudice. The Court certifies under 28 U.S.C. § 1915(a)(3) that any appeal from this order would not be taken in good faith, and therefore in forma pauperis status is denied for the purpose of an appeal. Cf. Coppedge v. United States, 369 U.S. 438, 445 (1962) (holding that an appellant demonstrates good faith when he seeks review of a nonfrivolous issue). (Signed by Judge Lorna G. Schofield on 4/9/2015) (mro)

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April 9, 2015

Filing 66 OPINION AND ORDER: The Clerk of Court is directed to mail a copy of this order to Plaintiff and note service on the docket. Plaintiff's claims against (i) the New York State Supreme Court, (ii) the New York State Supreme Court, Appellate Division, (iii) Justice Louis York, (iv) Norman Goodman, (v) Helen Muller, and (vi) Susanna Rojas are dismissed on the basis of absolute immunity. The Court orders Plaintiff to show cause why the Court should not dismiss her remaining claims wi th prejudice. Plaintiff must file an affirmation within thirty days explaining any reasons why her remaining claims should not be dismissed. If Plaintiff does not show cause, or if she fails to respond to this order, the Court will dismiss Plaint iff's action with prejudice. The Court certifies under 28 U.S.C. § 1915(a)(3) that any appeal from this order would not be taken in good faith, and therefore in forma pauperis status is denied for the purpose of an appeal. Cf. Coppedge v. United States, 369 U.S. 438, 445 (1962) (holding that an appellant demonstrates good faith when he seeks review of a nonfrivolous issue). (Signed by Judge Lorna G. Schofield on 4/9/2015) (mro)

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Defendant: Sullivan & Cromwell LLP
Represented By:	Patrick William Shea
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Defendant: Legal Options Inc.
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Defendant: Anne Marie Scribano
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