Woods v. The City Of New York , et al
Plaintiff: Woods and Ruthie Woods
Defendant: The City Of New York, NYC DOC CO Geraldine Williams, M.D. Habib Mohammad, John & Jane Does 1-5, The City Of New York,, Corizon Health, Inc., NYC DOC CO Wickenson Demaitre and NYC DOC CO Lacewell
Undetermined: Bronx District Attorney's Office
Case Number: 1:2015cv01542
Filed: March 3, 2015
Court: US District Court for the Southern District of New York
Office: Foley Square Office
County: XX Out of State
Presiding Judge: Paul A Crotty
Nature of Suit: Prisoner: Prison Condition
Cause of Action: 42 U.S.C. § 1983
Jury Demanded By: Both
Docket Report

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Date Filed Document Text
November 10, 2016 Opinion or Order Filing 95 STIPULATION AND ORDER OF DISMISSAL: NOW, THEREFORE, IT IS HEREBY STIPULATED AND AGREED, by and between the undersigned, that 1. The above-referenced action is hereby dismissed with prejudice; and 2. Notwithstanding the dismissal of this action in accordance with this agreement, the District Court shall continue to maintain jurisdiction over this action for the purpose of enforcing the terms of the settlement agreement reached between the parties and set forth in the Stipulation of Settlement executed by the parties in this matter. SO ORDERED. (Signed by Judge Paul A. Crotty on 11/10/2016) (kl)
November 4, 2016 Opinion or Order Filing 94 ORDER OF COMPROMISE granting #92 Motion to Approve. It is hereby ORDERED: a. Plaintiff's Motion for an Order of Compromise is granted; b. The terms set forth in the Stipulation of Settlement entered into by Plaintiff and Defendants and the settlement amount of $1,500,000.00 are approved as adequate; c. The proposed disbursements in the amount of $17,445.82 and attorneys' fees in the amount of $494,184.73, pursuant to a retainer agreement for a contingency fee of one-third of the net recovery, for a total of $511,630.55 in disbursements and fees is approved as adequate; d. Defendant City of New York shall pay all sums ($1,500,000.00) payable under the Order of Compromise within 90 days of receipt of this Order, pursuant to New York Civil Practice Law and Rules 5003-a(b), to the Plaintiff estate's attorney for payment of all disbursements and attorneys' fees, and the placement of the balance of $988,369.45 in an interest-bearing escrow account for the benefit of the distributees; e. Pursuant to EPTL 5-4.6(a)(2), all attorneys' fees and all disbursements, shall be immediately payable; f. Pursuant to EPTL 5.46(a)(3), Plaintiff's attorney who receives payment shall continue to serve as attorney for the Estate of Victor Woods until the entry of a final decree in the Surrogate Court, Queens County; g. Pursuant to EPTL 5-4.6(d), the written approval and Order of this Court is conclusive evidence of the adequacy of the compromise in any proceeding in the Surrogate Court for the final settlement of the account; h. The remainder of the settlement funds, in the amount of $988,369.45, shall be held in an interest-bearing escrow account for the benefit of the distributees of the Estate of Victor Woods, pending the Surrogate Court's Final Order of distribution; i. The Plaintiff estate's attorney shall file forthwith the proposed petition and accounting to the Surrogate's Court of the State of New York, County of Queens, for review of the proposed distribution of the remainder of said settlement funds to Ruthie Woods and Kareem Nelson and for an Order in accordance with the Surrogate Court's findings of distribution. SO ORDERED. (Signed by Judge Paul A. Crotty on 11/4/2016) (kl)
October 31, 2016 Filing 93 DECLARATION of Carmen S. Giordano in Support re: #92 MOTION to Approve Compromise and Settlement .. Document filed by Ruthie Woods. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit A: Limited Letters of Administration and Surrogate's Decree, #2 Exhibit B: Death Certificate (redacted), #3 Exhibit C: Retainer Agreement, #4 Exhibit D: General Release (redacted), #5 Exhibit E: Proposed Stipulation and Order of Dismissal, #6 Exhibit F: Stipulation of Settlement, #7 Exhibit G: Affidavit of Ruthie Woods, #8 Exhibit H: Affidavit of Kareem Nelson, #9 Exhibit I: Costs and Disbursements, #10 Exhibit J: Current Funeral Bill, #11 Exhibit K: Final Non-Assert Letter, #12 Exhibit L: Proposed Petition to Surrogate and Attorney Affirmation in Support (redacted), #13 Exhibit M: Proposed Account to Surrogate (redacted), #14 Exhibit N: Proposed Waiver and Consent to Surrogate (redacted))(Giordano, Carmen)
October 31, 2016 Filing 92 MOTION to Approve Compromise and Settlement . Document filed by Ruthie Woods.(Giordano, Carmen)
October 31, 2016 Opinion or Order Filing 91 ORDER granting #90 Letter Motion for Extension of Time. November 11 is Veterans Day. An extension to November 14, 2016 is granted. (HEREBY ORDERED by Judge Paul A. Crotty)(Text Only Order) (Crotty, Paul)
October 28, 2016 Filing 90 LETTER MOTION for Extension of Time addressed to Judge Paul A. Crotty from Carmen S. Giordano dated October 28, 2016. Document filed by Ruthie Woods.(Giordano, Carmen)
September 30, 2016 Opinion or Order Filing 89 ORDER granting #88 Letter Motion for Extension of Time (HEREBY ORDERED by Judge Paul A. Crotty)(Text Only Order) (Crotty, Paul)
September 29, 2016 Filing 88 LETTER MOTION for Extension of Time addressed to Judge Paul A. Crotty from Carmen S. Giordano dated 09/29/2016. Document filed by Ruthie Woods.(Giordano, Carmen)
September 23, 2016 Opinion or Order Filing 87 ORDER terminating #86 Letter Motion to Reopen Case: TEXT: There is no need to reopen the case. The motion for an order of compromise may be filed. (HEREBY ORDERED by Judge Paul A. Crotty)(Text Only Order) (Crotty, Paul)
September 20, 2016 Filing 86 LETTER MOTION to Reopen Case addressed to Judge Paul A. Crotty from Carmen S. Giordano dated 09/20/2016. Document filed by Ruthie Woods.(Giordano, Carmen)
August 30, 2016 Opinion or Order Filing 85 ORDER OF DISMISSAL: The Court having been advised that the parties have reached a settlement, it is, ORDERED, that the above-entitled action be and hereby is dismissed, without prejudice and costs to either party, subject to reopening should the settlement not be consummated within thirty (30) days of the date hereof. The Court will sign a Stipulation and Order of Settlement upon receipt from either party. In the event the parties require more than the 30 days to finalize the settlement, either party shall file a letter motion on ECF requesting such relief. Any application for an extension or to reopen must be filed within 30 days of this Order; any application for an extension or to reopen filed thereafter may be denied solely on that basis. The Clerk of Court is directed to terminate this case. (Signed by Judge Paul A. Crotty on 8/30/2016) (lmb)
August 30, 2016 Terminate Transcript Deadlines (lmb)
August 17, 2016 Minute Entry for proceedings held before Magistrate Judge James C. Francis: Telephone Conference held on 8/17/2016. (Bacchus, Michael)
August 9, 2016 Minute Entry for proceedings held before Magistrate Judge James C. Francis: Telephone Conference held on 8/9/2016. (Bacchus, Michael)
August 3, 2016 Minute Entry for proceedings held before Magistrate Judge James C. Francis: Settlement Conference held on 8/3/2016. (Bacchus, Michael)
July 28, 2016 Filing 84 SUMMONS RETURNED EXECUTED Summons and Amended Complaint,, served. Lacewell served on 7/27/2016, answer due 8/17/2016. Service was accepted by Unidentified Woman. Service was made by Mail. Document filed by Ruthie Woods. (Giordano, Carmen)
July 20, 2016 Opinion or Order Filing 83 ORDER granting #82 Letter Motion to Adjourn Conference; granting #82 Letter Motion to Compel. TEXT: As to request #1: The July 27, 2016 Pretrial Conference is adjourned to: Wednesday, September 7, 2016 at 2:15 PM (I will be on vacation Aug 5 - Sept 5). As to Request #2: the request is granted. (HEREBY ORDERED by Judge Paul A. Crotty)(Text Only Order) (Crotty, Paul)
July 14, 2016 Filing 82 LETTER MOTION to Adjourn Conference addressed to Judge Paul A. Crotty from Carmen S. Giordano dated July 14, 2016., LETTER MOTION to Compel City of New York (Department of Corrections) to produce Defendant Lacewell's residential address for service of process (AEO) addressed to Judge Paul A. Crotty from Carmen S. Giordano dated July 14, 2016. Document filed by Ruthie Woods.(Giordano, Carmen)
July 7, 2016 Filing 81 ANSWER to #61 Amended Complaint,, with JURY DEMAND. Document filed by Habib Mohammad.(Vizzo, Ana)
July 7, 2016 Filing 80 ANSWER to #61 Amended Complaint,, with JURY DEMAND. Document filed by Corizon Health, Inc..(Vizzo, Ana)
July 7, 2016 Filing 79 FILING ERROR - DEFICIENT DOCKET ENTRY - ANSWER to #61 Amended Complaint,, with JURY DEMAND. Document filed by Corizon Health, Inc., Habib Mohammad.(Vizzo, Ana) Modified on 7/7/2016 (ldi).
June 24, 2016 Opinion or Order Filing 78 ORDER granting #77 Letter Motion to Adjourn Conference. However, I am not available on the dates suggested by counsel. The settlement conference is therefore rescheduled for the first available date, which is August 3, 2016, at 9:30 a.m. (HEREBY ORDERED by Magistrate Judge James C. Francis)(Text Only Order) (Francis, James)
June 24, 2016 Filing 77 LETTER MOTION to Adjourn Conference for Settlement With Consent of All Parties addressed to Magistrate Judge James C. Francis IV from Alan H. Scheiner dated June 24, 2016. Document filed by The City Of New York,, Geraldine Williams.(Scheiner, Alan)
June 14, 2016 Opinion or Order Filing 76 ORDER granting #75 Letter Motion for Extension of Time to Answer Corizon Health, Inc. answer due 7/7/2016; Habib Mohammad answer due 7/7/2016; The City Of New York, answer due 7/7/2016; Geraldine Williams answer due 7/7/2016 (HEREBY ORDERED by Judge Paul A. Crotty)(Text Only Order) (Crotty, Paul)
June 13, 2016 Filing 75 SECOND LETTER MOTION for Extension of Time to File Answer re: #61 Amended Complaint,, or otherwise respond, upon consent addressed to Judge Paul A. Crotty from Alan H. Scheiner dated June 13, 2016. Document filed by The City Of New York,, Geraldine Williams.(Scheiner, Alan)
June 2, 2016 Filing 74 NOTICE OF APPEARANCE by Doreen Dufficy on behalf of Corizon Health, Inc.. (Dufficy, Doreen)
June 2, 2016 Filing 73 NOTICE OF APPEARANCE by Daniel Gerard May on behalf of Corizon Health, Inc.. (May, Daniel)
June 2, 2016 Filing 72 NOTICE OF APPEARANCE by Ana Maria Vizzo on behalf of Corizon Health, Inc.. (Vizzo, Ana)
May 26, 2016 Opinion or Order Filing 71 ORDER granting #70 Letter Motion for Extension of Time to Answer Corizon Health, Inc. answer due 6/14/2016; Habib Mohammad answer due 6/14/2016; The City Of New York, answer due 6/14/2016; Geraldine Williams answer due 6/14/2016 (HEREBY ORDERED by Judge Paul A. Crotty)(Text Only Order) (Crotty, Paul)
May 24, 2016 Filing 70 FIRST LETTER MOTION for Extension of Time to File Answer re: #61 Amended Complaint,, or otherwise respond addressed to Judge Paul A. Crotty from Alan H. Scheiner dated May 24, 2016. Document filed by Corizon Health, Inc., Habib Mohammad, The City Of New York,, Geraldine Williams.(Scheiner, Alan)
May 19, 2016 Opinion or Order Filing 69 ORDER REFERRING CASE TO MAGISTRATE JUDGE. Order that case be referred to the Clerk of Court for assignment to a Magistrate Judge for Settlement: 60 Days. Referred to Magistrate Judge James C. Francis. (Signed by Judge Paul A. Crotty on 5/19/2016) (lmb)
May 19, 2016 Filing 68 Minute Entry for proceedings held before Judge Paul A. Crotty: Interim Pretrial Conference held on 5/19/2016. REMARK: The Court denied plaintiff's request (dkt 63) to take 22 depositions as premature. The Court issued a 60 day order of reference for a settlement conference before Magistrate Judge Francis. If the matter is not resolved with the assistance of Magistrate Judge Francis, the next conference before Judge Crotty is scheduled to go forward on Wednesday, July 27, 2016 at 10:00 AM. See transcript for complete details of this proceeding. The transcript "order form" is attached to this entry. In the alternative, visit------ http://www.nysd.uscourts.gov/courtrm_tech.php -------with respect to ordering a transcript of a recorded proceeding via "Courtflow." (mov)
May 18, 2016 Filing 67 LETTER RESPONSE in Opposition to Motion addressed to Judge Paul A. Crotty from Kimberly M. Joyce dated May 18, 2016 re: #63 LETTER MOTION for Local Rule 37.2 Conference addressed to Judge Paul A. Crotty from Carmen S. Giordano dated April 28, 2016. . Document filed by Corizon Health, Inc., Habib Mohammad, The City Of New York,, Geraldine Williams. (Joyce, Kimberly)
May 16, 2016 Filing 66 FIRST LETTER MOTION for Conference the status conference scheduled for 5/18/16 to be converted to a Settlement Conference addressed to Judge Paul A. Crotty from Kimberly M. Joyce dated May 16, 2016., FIRST LETTER MOTION for Extension of Time to File response to plaintiff's application for additional depositions (Dkt. 63) addressed to Judge Paul A. Crotty from Kimberly M. Joyce dated May 16, 2016. Document filed by Corizon Health, Inc., Habib Mohammad, The City Of New York,, Geraldine Williams.(Joyce, Kimberly)
May 4, 2016 Filing 65 SUMMONS RETURNED EXECUTED Summons and Amended Complaint,, served. Lacewell served on 5/3/2016, answer due 5/24/2016. Service was accepted by Correction Officer Silva #15371. Service was made by Mail. Document filed by Ruthie Woods. (Giordano, Carmen)
April 29, 2016 Filing 64 ELECTRONIC SUMMONS ISSUED as to Lacewell. (pc)
April 28, 2016 Filing 63 LETTER MOTION for Local Rule 37.2 Conference addressed to Judge Paul A. Crotty from Carmen S. Giordano dated April 28, 2016. Document filed by Ruthie Woods.(Giordano, Carmen)
April 28, 2016 Filing 62 REQUEST FOR ISSUANCE OF SUMMONS as to NYC DOC CO LACEWELL (#15383), re: #61 Amended Complaint,,. Document filed by Ruthie Woods. (Attachments: #1 Rider to Summons: Full Caption)(Giordano, Carmen)
April 28, 2016 Filing 61 THIRD AMENDED COMPLAINT amending #8 Amended Complaint, #1 Complaint, #25 Amended Complaint,, against Corizon Health, Inc., Wickenson Demaitre, John & Jane Does 1-5(New York City Police Officers & Detectives), Habib Mohammad, The City Of New York,, Geraldine Williams, Lacewell with JURY DEMAND.Document filed by Ruthie Woods. Related document: #8 Amended Complaint, filed by Ruthie Woods, #1 Complaint, filed by Ruthie Woods, #25 Amended Complaint,, filed by Ruthie Woods. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit Exhibit A: Certificate of Merit for Medical Malpractice Claim in Third Amended Complaint)(Giordano, Carmen)
April 27, 2016 Opinion or Order Filing 60 ORDER (memo endorsement) granting #59 Letter Motion for Leave to File Document. Leave to file an amended complaint is granted. SO ORDERED. (Signed by Judge Paul A. Crotty on April 27, 2016) (Crotty, Paul)
April 21, 2016 Filing 59 LETTER MOTION for Leave to File Third Amended Complaint addressed to Judge Paul A. Crotty from Carmen S. Giordano dated April 21, 2016. Document filed by Ruthie Woods.(Giordano, Carmen)
April 14, 2016 Filing 58 Minute Entry for proceedings held before Judge Paul A. Crotty: Interim Pretrial Conference held on 4/14/2016. REMARK: Plaintiff's letter (# of depositions) due by April 29 and defendants' response by May 16, 2016. The next conference is scheduled to take place on Thursday, May 19, 2016 at 10AM in Courtroom 14C. The recording / transcript of this proceeding is sealed. It is only available to the parties and the Court. (mov)
April 12, 2016 Calendar Entry **Time Change**: The conference scheduled to go forward on April 14, 2016 will begin at 2:15 PM as opposed to 2:45 PM @ 500 Pearl Street, Courtroom 14-C before Judge Crotty. Reason for time change: recent change on the Court's calendar. A PDF IS NOT ATTACHED TO THIS ENTRY (reset via e-mail communication by: Marlon Ovalles - Courtroom Deputy). (mov)
April 11, 2016 Filing 57 LETTER MOTION for Conference addressed to Judge Paul A. Crotty from Carmen S. Giordano dated April 11, 2016. Document filed by Ruthie Woods. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit Exhibit A: Indictment)(Giordano, Carmen)
April 8, 2016 Filing 56 LETTER addressed to Judge Paul A. Crotty from Carmen S. Giordano dated April 8, 2016 re: response to ADA Goward's letter. Document filed by Ruthie Woods. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit Exhibit A: Transcript)(Giordano, Carmen)
April 8, 2016 Filing 55 LETTER addressed to Judge Paul A. Crotty from James Goward dated April 8, 2016 re: Plaintiff's Letter dated March 31, 2016. Document filed by Bronx District Attorney's Office.(Goward, James)
April 7, 2016 Calendar Entry **Date Change**: The conference scheduled to go forward on April 11, 2016 is adjourned to: Thursday, April 14, 2016 at 02:45 PM, 500 Pearl Street, Courtroom 14-C before Judge Crotty. Reason for date change--on consent: Ms. Joyce has a scheduling conflict (trial) on 4/11. A PDF IS NOT ATTACHED TO THIS ENTRY (reset via e-mail communication by: Marlon Ovalles - Courtroom Deputy). (mov)
April 6, 2016 Filing 54 LETTER addressed to Judge Paul A. Crotty from Carmen S. Giordano dated April 6, 2016 re: response to two new issues raised in Defense Counsel's letter dated April 6, 2016. Document filed by Ruthie Woods.(Giordano, Carmen)
April 6, 2016 Filing 53 LETTER RESPONSE in Opposition to Motion addressed to Judge Paul A. Crotty from Kimberly M. Joyce dated April 6, 2016 re: #52 LETTER MOTION for Local Rule 37.2 Conference addressed to Judge Paul A. Crotty from Carmen S. Giordano dated March 31, 2016. . Document filed by Corizon Health, Inc., Habib Mohammad, The City Of New York,, Geraldine Williams. (Joyce, Kimberly)
March 31, 2016 Filing 52 LETTER MOTION for Local Rule 37.2 Conference addressed to Judge Paul A. Crotty from Carmen S. Giordano dated March 31, 2016. Document filed by Ruthie Woods.(Giordano, Carmen)
March 17, 2016 Opinion or Order Filing 51 STIPULATION AND PROTECTIVE ORDER FOR ATTORNEYS' EYES ONLY: Regarding procedures to be followed that shall govern the handling of confidential material. SO ORDERED. (Signed by Judge Paul A. Crotty on 3/17/2016) (ama)
March 10, 2016 Minute Entry for proceedings held before Judge Paul A. Crotty: Pre-Motion Conference held on 3/10/2016. REMARK: The 3/29/16 PTC was adjourned to 4/11/16 @ 3PM. The transcript & recording of this proceeding is under seal and only available to the Court and the parties/counsel. (mov)
March 7, 2016 CALENDAR ENTRY: Pre-Motion Conference scheduled to go forward on: Thursday, March 10, 2016 @ 10:45 AM, 500 Pearl Street, Courtroom 14-C before Judge Paul A. Crotty, U.S.D.J. If the date is not convenient, either party can e-mail three (3) mutually convenient dates to the Courtroom Deputy at: Marlon_Ovalles@nysd.uscourts.gov. If requesting an adjournment, the parties should note that Judge Crotty is not available on March 11, 14, 17 & 18. A PDF IS NOT ATTACHED TO THIS ENTRY (By: Marlon Ovalles - Courtroom Deputy) (mov)
February 29, 2016 Filing 50 LETTER MOTION for Local Rule 37.2 Conference addressed to Judge Paul A. Crotty from Carmen S. Giordano dated February 29, 2016. Document filed by Ruthie Woods.(Giordano, Carmen)
February 26, 2016 Filing 49 AFFIDAVIT OF SERVICE of Motion for Default Judgment, Affidavit in Support, and all Exhibits served on All Named Defendants on February 26, 2016. Service was made by MAIL. Document filed by Ruthie Woods. (Giordano, Carmen)
February 26, 2016 Filing 48 AFFIDAVIT of Carmen S. Giordano in Support re: #47 MOTION for Default Judgment as to Defendant Wickenson Demaitre.. Document filed by Ruthie Woods. (Giordano, Carmen)
February 26, 2016 Filing 47 MOTION for Default Judgment as to Defendant Wickenson Demaitre. Document filed by Ruthie Woods. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit Exhibit A: Summons & Second Amended Complaint, #2 Exhibit Exhibit B: Affidavit of Service of Summons & Second Amended Complaint on Defendant Demaitre, #3 Exhibit Clerk's Certificate of Default, #4 Exhibit Exhibit D: Proposed Default Judgment)(Giordano, Carmen)
February 24, 2016 Filing 46 CLERK'S CERTIFICATE OF DEFAULT as to Wickenson Demaitre. (km)
February 19, 2016 Filing 45 MEMO ENDORSEMENT on re: #43 Letter filed by Ruthie Woods. ENDORSEMENT: The 2-26-16 control date is marked off. The next pretrial conference is now scheduled to go forward on Tuesday, March 29, 2016 at 11:30 AM in Courtroom 14C. (Pretrial Conference set for 3/29/2016 at 11:30 AM in Courtroom 14C, 500 Pearl Street, New York, NY 10007 before Judge Paul A. Crotty.) (Signed by Judge Paul A. Crotty on 2/19/2016) (cf) (Additional attachment(s) added on 2/19/2016: #1 Appendix) (mov). (Attachment 1 replaced on 3/2/2016) (mov).
February 17, 2016 Filing 44 REQUEST TO ENTER DEFAULT against Wickenson Demaitre . Document filed by Ruthie Woods. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit Exhibit A: Second Amended Complaint, #2 Exhibit Exhibit B: Affidavit of Service, #3 Proposed Clerk's Certificate of Default)(Giordano, Carmen)
February 16, 2016 Filing 43 LETTER addressed to Judge Paul A. Crotty from Carmen S. Giordano dated February 16, 2016 re: Status Update and Request for Conference Date. Document filed by Ruthie Woods.(Giordano, Carmen)
January 4, 2016 Filing 42 ANSWER to #25 Amended Complaint,, with JURY DEMAND. Document filed by Corizon Health, Inc., Habib Mohammad, The City Of New York,, Geraldine Williams.(Joyce, Kimberly)
December 15, 2015 Filing 41 Minute Entry for proceedings held before Judge Paul A. Crotty: Pre-Motion Conference held on 12/15/2015. REMARK: The Court extended the time to answer to 1-4-16. Ms. Joyce was directed to submit a proposed order extending the time to answer. The Court set 2-26-16 @ 12PM as a control date & time for the next conference. See transcript for complete details of this proceeding. The transcript "order form" is attached to this entry. In the alternative, visit------ http://www.nysd.uscourts.gov/courtrm_tech.php -------with respect to ordering a transcript of a recorded proceeding via "Courtflow." (mov)
December 14, 2015 CALENDAR ENTRY: Pre-Motion Conference scheduled to go forward on: Tuesday, December 15, 2015 @ 11:00 AM (*NOT 2:45 PM*), 500 Pearl Street, Courtroom 14-C before Judge Paul A. Crotty, U.S.D.J. Reason for time change: Ms. Joyce has a scheduling conflict. A PDF IS NOT ATTACHED TO THIS ENTRY (reset via e-mail communication by: Marlon Ovalles - Courtroom Deputy). (mov)
December 8, 2015 CALENDAR ENTRY: A Pre-Motion Conference to discuss docket entries 36, 39 & 40 is scheduled to go forward on: Tuesday, December 15, 2015 @ 02:45 PM, 500 Pearl Street, Courtroom 14-C before Judge Paul A. Crotty, U.S.D.J. If the date is not convenient, either party can e-mail three (3) mutually convenient dates to the Courtroom Deputy at: Marlon_Ovalles@nysd.uscourts.gov. If requesting an adjournment, the parties should note that Judge Crotty will be away from 12-23-15 through 1-5-16. A PDF IS NOT ATTACHED TO THIS ENTRY (By: Marlon Ovalles - Courtroom Deputy).(mov)
December 7, 2015 Filing 40 LETTER REPLY to Response to Motion addressed to Judge Paul A. Crotty from Carmen S. Giordano dated 12/07/2014 re: #36 LETTER MOTION for Local Rule 37.2 Conference addressed to Judge Paul A. Crotty from Carmen S. Giordano dated November 20, 2015. . Document filed by Ruthie Woods. (Giordano, Carmen)
December 6, 2015 Filing 39 LETTER RESPONSE in Opposition to Motion addressed to Judge Paul A. Crotty from Kimberly M. Joyce dated December 6, 2015 re: #36 LETTER MOTION for Local Rule 37.2 Conference addressed to Judge Paul A. Crotty from Carmen S. Giordano dated November 20, 2015. . Document filed by The City Of New York,. (Joyce, Kimberly)
November 30, 2015 Opinion or Order Filing 38 ORDER granting #37 Letter Motion for Extension of Time to File Response to #36 . Response due by 12/4/2015 (HEREBY ORDERED by Judge Paul A. Crotty)(Text Only Order) (Crotty, Paul)
November 27, 2015 Filing 37 FIRST LETTER MOTION for Extension of Time to File Response/Reply as to #36 LETTER MOTION for Local Rule 37.2 Conference addressed to Judge Paul A. Crotty from Carmen S. Giordano dated November 20, 2015. addressed to Judge Paul A. Crotty from Kimberly M. Joyce dated November 27, 2015. Document filed by Corizon Health, Inc., The City Of New York,.(Joyce, Kimberly)
November 20, 2015 Filing 36 LETTER MOTION for Local Rule 37.2 Conference addressed to Judge Paul A. Crotty from Carmen S. Giordano dated November 20, 2015. Document filed by Ruthie Woods.(Giordano, Carmen)
November 18, 2015 Filing 35 SUMMONS RETURNED EXECUTED Summons and Amended Complaint,, served. Habib Mohammad served on 11/17/2015, answer due 12/8/2015. Service was accepted by Unidentified HR Coordinator. Service was made by Mail. Document filed by Ruthie Woods. (Giordano, Carmen)
November 18, 2015 Filing 34 SUMMONS RETURNED EXECUTED Summons and Amended Complaint,, served. Geraldine Williams served on 11/17/2015, answer due 12/8/2015. Service was accepted by C.O. Coffy. Service was made by Mail. Document filed by Ruthie Woods. (Giordano, Carmen)
November 18, 2015 Filing 33 SUMMONS RETURNED EXECUTED Summons and Amended Complaint,, served. Wickenson Demaitre served on 11/17/2015, answer due 12/8/2015. Service was accepted by Wickenson Demaitre. Document filed by Ruthie Woods. (Giordano, Carmen)
November 13, 2015 Filing 32 ELECTRONIC SUMMONS ISSUED as to Geraldine Williams. (laq)
November 13, 2015 Filing 31 ELECTRONIC SUMMONS ISSUED as to Habib Mohammad. (laq)
November 13, 2015 Filing 30 ELECTRONIC SUMMONS ISSUED as to Wickenson Demaitre. (laq)
November 12, 2015 Filing 29 EXHIBIT TO PLEADING re: #25 Amended Complaint,,. Document filed by Ruthie Woods.(Giordano, Carmen)
November 10, 2015 Filing 28 REQUEST FOR ISSUANCE OF SUMMONS as to Habib Mohammad, M.D., re: #25 Amended Complaint,,. Document filed by Ruthie Woods. (Attachments: #1 Rider to Summons: Full Caption)(Giordano, Carmen)
November 10, 2015 Filing 27 REQUEST FOR ISSUANCE OF SUMMONS as to Geraldine Williams, re: #25 Amended Complaint,,. Document filed by Ruthie Woods. (Attachments: #1 Rider to Summons: Full Caption)(Giordano, Carmen)
November 10, 2015 Filing 26 REQUEST FOR ISSUANCE OF SUMMONS as to Wickenson Demaitre, re: #25 Amended Complaint,,. Document filed by Ruthie Woods. (Attachments: #1 Rider to Summons: Full Caption)(Giordano, Carmen)
November 10, 2015 Filing 25 SECOND AMENDED COMPLAINT amending #8 Amended Complaint, #1 Complaint, against Corizon Health, Inc., John & Jane Does 1-5(New York City Department of Correction Officers), The City Of New York,, Wickenson Demaitre, Geraldine Williams, Habib Mohammad with JURY DEMAND.Document filed by Ruthie Woods. Related document: #8 Amended Complaint, filed by Ruthie Woods, #1 Complaint, filed by Ruthie Woods. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit Exhibit A: Certificate of Merit for Medical Malpractice Claim in Second Amended Complaint)(Giordano, Carmen) Modified on 11/12/2015 (moh). Modified on 11/13/2015 (laq).
October 16, 2015 Filing 24 Minute Entry for proceedings held before Judge Paul A. Crotty: Interim Pretrial Conference held on 10/16/2015. REMARK: The next pretrial conference is scheduled to go forward on: Thursday, January 7, 2016 @ 11:15 AM. See transcript for details. See transcript for complete details of this proceeding. The transcript "order form" is attached to this entry. In the alternative, visit------ http://www.nysd.uscourts.gov/courtrm_tech.php -------with respect to ordering a transcript of a recorded proceeding via "Courtflow." (mov)
October 15, 2015 Opinion or Order Filing 23 STIPULATION AND PROTECTIVE ORDER FOR ATTORNEY'S EYES ONLY...regarding procedures to be followed that shall govern the handling of confidential material... (Signed by Judge Paul A. Crotty on 10/15/2015) (tro)
September 29, 2015 Filing 22 NOTICE OF APPEARANCE by Stefanie Ann Behler on behalf of Ruthie Woods. (Behler, Stefanie)
September 23, 2015 Opinion or Order Filing 21 DISCOVERY ORDER: 1. The Corporation Counsel's office shall produce on or before October 15, 2015 all video recordings relating to Decedent Victor Woods that are currently in its possession. The Corporation Counsel shall endeavor to disclose such video recordings sooner to the extent possible. The City shall continue to search for any other video recordings and shall report to this Court the status of such search on the next Conference Date. 2. In the event that video required to be preserved by the Order of the Hon. Danziger, J.S.C., dated November 13, 2014, cannot be located by the City by no later than October 15, 2015, plaintiff may commence to notice and conduct depositions limited to the preservation, destruction and/or loss of such video. 3. The stay that was previously imposed on discovery in this action is hereby lifted but only with regard to document discovery. All depositions are stayed at this time except as provided in paragraph 2, above. 4. A conference shall be held on October 16, 2015 at 2:30 PM in Courtroom 14C., ( Status Conference set for 10/16/2015 at 02:30 PM in Courtroom 14C, 500 Pearl Street, New York, NY 10007 before Judge Paul A. Crotty.) (Signed by Judge Paul A. Crotty on 9/23/2015) (lmb)
September 23, 2015 Filing 20 Minute Entry for proceedings held before Judge Paul A. Crotty: Interim Pretrial Conference held on 9/23/2015. REMARK: The Court ruled on the record and directed plaintiff's counsel to submit a proposed order on notice to Ms. Joyce. The next PTC is scheduled to go forward on: Friday, October 16 at 2:30 PM. See transcript for complete details of this proceeding. The transcript "order form" is attached to this entry. In the alternative, visit------ http://www.nysd.uscourts.gov/courtrm_tech.php -------with respect to ordering a transcript of a recorded proceeding via "Courtflow." (mov)
September 11, 2015 Filing 19 LETTER MOTION for Local Rule 37.2 Conference addressed to Judge Paul A. Crotty from Carmen S. Giordano dated September 11, 2015. Document filed by Ruthie Woods.(Giordano, Carmen)
August 31, 2015 Opinion or Order Filing 18 ORDER granting #16 Letter Motion for Extension of Time to Answer Corizon Health, Inc. answer due 8/31/2015 (HEREBY ORDERED by Judge Paul A. Crotty)(Text Only Order) (Crotty, Paul)
August 31, 2015 Filing 17 ANSWER to #8 Amended Complaint, with JURY DEMAND. Document filed by Corizon Health, Inc..(Joyce, Kimberly)
August 31, 2015 Filing 16 FIRST LETTER MOTION for Extension of Time to File Answer on behalf of defendant Corizon Health, Inc. addressed to Judge Paul A. Crotty from Kimberly M. Joyce dated August 31, 2015. Document filed by Corizon Health, Inc..(Joyce, Kimberly)
August 28, 2015 Opinion or Order Filing 15 STIPULATION AND PROTECTIVE ORDER FOR ATTORNEYS' EYES ONLY...regarding procedures to be followed that shall govern the handling of confidential material... (Signed by Judge Paul A. Crotty on 8/28/2015) (rjm)
August 17, 2015 Filing 14 NOTICE OF FILING OF OFFICIAL TRANSCRIPT Notice is hereby given that an official transcript of a Initial Pre-Trial Conference proceeding held on 06/25/2015 has been filed by the court reporter/transcriber in the above-captioned matter. The parties have seven (7) calendar days to file with the court a Notice of Intent to Request Redaction of this transcript. If no such Notice is filed, the transcript may be made remotely electronically available to the public without redaction after 90 calendar days...(ca)
August 17, 2015 Filing 13 TRANSCRIPT of Proceedings re: Initial Pre-Trial Conference held on 6/25/2015 before Judge Paul A. Crotty. Court Reporter/Transcriber: Carole Ludwig, (212) 420-0771. Transcript may be viewed at the court public terminal or purchased through the Court Reporter/Transcriber before the deadline for Release of Transcript Restriction. After that date it may be obtained through PACER. Redaction Request due 9/11/2015. Redacted Transcript Deadline set for 9/21/2015. Release of Transcript Restriction set for 11/19/2015.(ca)
June 25, 2015 Filing 12 Minute Entry for proceedings held before Judge Paul A. Crotty: Initial Pretrial Conference held on 6/25/2015. REMARK: The Court stayed this matter pending the ongoing investigation by the Bronx District Attorney's Office. The City was directed to produce to plaintiff's counsel the video tape surveillance from the Rikers Island Gentev video system which recorded the decedent up to and during his death. The City shall notify the Court and counsel in the event it does not have the video tape; at which point plaintiff's counsel may request the "so ordering" of a subpoena to be served upon the Bronx District Attorney's Office. The stay will be revisited at the next pretrial conference scheduled to go forward on September 22, 2015 at 12:30 PM. See transcript for complete details of this proceeding. The transcript "order form" is attached to this entry. In the alternative, visit------ http://www.nysd.uscourts.gov/courtrm_tech.php -------with respect to ordering a transcript of a recorded proceeding via "Courtflow." (mov)
June 24, 2015 Filing 11 LETTER addressed to Judge Paul A. Crotty from Carmen S. Giordano dated June 24, 2015 re: Request for a Pre-Motion Conference Regarding an Intended Motion to Compel Compliance with a Subpoena. Document filed by Ruthie Woods.(Giordano, Carmen)
June 5, 2015 Notice of Conference: A conference to discuss the status of this matter is scheduled to go forward on: Monday, June 15, 2015 @ 03:15 PM, 500 Pearl Street, Courtroom 14-C before Judge Crotty. If the date is not convenient, either party can e-mail three (3) mutually convenient dates to the Courtroom Deputy at: Marlon_Ovalles@nysd.uscourts.gov --- A PDF IS NOT ATTACHED TO THIS ENTRY --- (By: Marlon Ovalles - Courtroom Deputy). (mov)
June 5, 2015 Calendar Entry **Date Change**: The conference scheduled to go forward June 15, 2015 is adjourned to: Thursday, June 25, 2015 at 10:00 AM, 500 Pearl Street, Courtroom 14-C before Judge Crotty. Reason for date change--on consent: Ms. Joyce will be out of the country from June 8th through June 22nd. A PDF IS NOT ATTACHED TO THIS ENTRY (reset via e-mail communication by: Marlon Ovalles - Courtroom Deputy). (mov)
June 3, 2015 Filing 10 LETTER addressed to Judge Paul A. Crotty from Carmen S. Giordano dated June 3, 2015 re: Rule 26(f) Conference. Document filed by Ruthie Woods.(Giordano, Carmen)
May 22, 2015 Filing 9 ANSWER to #8 Amended Complaint, with JURY DEMAND. Document filed by The City Of New York,.(Joyce, Kimberly)
May 19, 2015 Filing 8 FIRST AMENDED COMPLAINT amending #1 Complaint, against Corizon Health, Inc., John & Jane Does 1-5(New York City Police Officers & Detectives), The City Of New York, with JURY DEMAND.Document filed by Ruthie Woods. Related document: #1 Complaint, filed by Ruthie Woods.(Giordano, Carmen)
May 19, 2015 4***NOTICE TO ATTORNEY REGARDING DEFICIENT AMENDED COMPLAINT. Notice to Attorney Carmen Giordano RE: Document No. #7 Amended Complaint,. The filing is deficient for the following reason(s): the wrong party was selected for FILED AGAINST Re-file the document and select the correct party you are filing against. (moh)
May 18, 2015 Filing 7 FILING ERROR - DEFICIENT PLEADING -PDF ERROR - FIRST AMENDED COMPLAINT amending #1 Complaint, against Ruthie Woods with JURY DEMAND.Document filed by Ruthie Woods. Related document: #1 Complaint, filed by Ruthie Woods.(Giordano, Carmen) Modified on 5/19/2015 (moh).
March 24, 2015 Opinion or Order Filing 6 ENDORSED LETTER addressed to Judge Paul A. Crotty from Kimberly M. Joyce dated March 24, 2015 re: City of New York 60 day extension of time (3-24-15 to 5-22-15) to file an answer. ENDORSEMENT: There will be only one extension - 60 days, but no further extensions of the time to answer or otherwise respond will be granted. SO ORDERED. The City Of New York - answer due 5/22/2015. (Signed by Judge Paul A. Crotty on March 24, 2015) (mov)
March 24, 2015 Filing 5 FIRST LETTER MOTION for Extension of Time to File Answer addressed to Judge Paul A. Crotty from Kimberly M. Joyce dated March 24, 2015. Document filed by The City Of New York,.(Joyce, Kimberly)
March 5, 2015 Filing 4 AFFIDAVIT OF SERVICE of Summons and Complaint,. Corizon Health, Inc. served on 3/3/2015, answer due 3/24/2015. Service was accepted by Joanne Villanueva, HR Coordinator. Document filed by Corizon Health, Inc.. (Giordano, Carmen)
March 5, 2015 Filing 3 AFFIDAVIT OF SERVICE of Summons and Complaint,. The City Of New York, served on 3/3/2015, answer due 3/24/2015. Service was accepted by Betty Mazyck. Document filed by Ruthie Woods. (Giordano, Carmen)
March 3, 2015 Filing 2 CIVIL COVER SHEET filed. (moh)
March 3, 2015 Filing 1 COMPLAINT against Corizon Health, Inc., John & Jane Does 1-5(New York City Police Officers & Detectives), John & Jane Does 1-5(New York City Department of Correction Officers), The City Of New York,. (Filing Fee $ 350.00, Receipt Number 465401118431)Document filed by Ruthie Woods.(moh)
March 3, 2015 SUMMONS ISSUED as to Corizon Health, Inc., John & Jane Does 1-5(New York City Police Officers & Detectives), John & Jane Does 1-5(New York City Department of Correction Officers), The City Of New York,. (moh)
March 3, 2015 Case Designated ECF. (moh)
March 3, 2015 Magistrate Judge James C. Francis IV is so designated. (moh)

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