Grant v. Communications Workers of America, Local 1101 et al
Plaintiff: Grant and Douglas J. Grant
Defendant: Communications Workers of America, Local 1101, CWA, District 1, CWA National, Keith Purce, Heather Trainor-Lawn, Bill Nebeling, Sarrah Nasser, Tiffany Rosario, Mike Baxter, Sandy Nazario, Peter Fiorelli, Mike Cefalo and John Does
Case Number: 1:2016cv09553
Filed: December 9, 2016
Court: US District Court for the Southern District of New York
Office: Foley Square Office
County: XX Out of State
Presiding Judge: Sarah Netburn
Nature of Suit: Civil Rights: Jobs
Cause of Action: 42 U.S.C. § 2000
Jury Demanded By: Plaintiff
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Date Filed Document Text
May 16, 2018 Opinion or Order Filing 173 ORDER: On Monday, May 14, 2018, the parties appeared for a settlement conference and reached a settlement in principle. Accordingly, this action is DISMISSED with prejudice and without costs; provided, however, that within 60 days of the date of this Order, in the event that issues arise with the settlement's consummation, any party may apply by letter to restore this action to the Court's calendar, in which event the action will be restored. The Court retains jurisdiction over this matter for the purposes of enforcing the parties' settlement agreement. The Clerk of Court is respectfully directed to close the case. SO ORDERED. (Signed by Magistrate Judge Sarah Netburn on 5/16/2018). Copies mailed by Chambers. (ama) Modified on 5/16/2018 (ama).
May 16, 2018 Opinion or Order Terminate Transcript Deadlines (ama)
May 15, 2018 Opinion or Order Filing 172 CONSENT TO JURISDICTION BY A US MAGISTRATE JUDGE by Communications Workers of America, Local 1101, Douglas J. Grant. (Case No Longer Referred to Magistrate Judge) CASE ASSIGNED to Magistrate Judge Sarah Netburn. (Signed by Judge Lorna G. Schofield on 5/15/2018) (tro)
May 14, 2018 Opinion or Order Minute Entry for proceedings held before Magistrate Judge Sarah Netburn: Settlement Conference held on 5/14/2018. (jnm)
May 1, 2018 Opinion or Order Filing 171 SCHEDULING ORDER: It is hereby, ORDERED that the parties shall be ready to proceed on 24 hours' notice on or after October 9, 2018. It is further, ORDERED that in accordance with and as further provided in Individual Rule IV.B: (1) the parties' motions in limine shall be filed by July 30, 2018. Any responses to the motions shall be filed by August 13, 2018. (2) Joint requests to charge, voir dire, verdict form any memorandum of law, as provided in the Court's individual rules, shall be filed by August 20, 2018. (3) The final pretrial order shall be filed August 27, 2018. The final pretrial conference will be scheduled closer to the trial date. (As further set forth herein.) Motions due by 7/30/2018. Responses due by 8/13/2018 Pretrial Order due by 8/27/2018. Ready for Trial by 10/9/2018. (Signed by Judge Lorna G. Schofield on 5/1/2018) (kgo)
April 24, 2018 Opinion or Order Minute Entry for proceedings held before Judge Lorna G. Schofield: Status Conference held on 4/24/2018. (jcs)
April 13, 2018 Opinion or Order Filing 170 NOTICE OF LIMITED APPEARANCE OF PRO BONO COUNSEL for Douglas J. Grant. (Toes, Susanne)
April 10, 2018 Opinion or Order Filing 169 SETTLEMENT CONFERENCE ORDER: terminating #168 Letter Motion for Conference re: #168 LETTER MOTION for Conference re: #166 Order,,, addressed to Magistrate Judge Sarah Netburn from Michael Bauman, Esq. dated April 9, 2018. (js)
April 10, 2018 Opinion or Order Filing 168 LETTER MOTION for Conference re: #166 Order,,, addressed to Magistrate Judge Sarah Netburn from Michael Bauman, Esq. dated April 9, 2018. Document filed by Communications Workers of America, Local 1101.(Bauman, Michael)
April 10, 2018 Opinion or Order Set/Reset Hearings: Settlement Conference set for 5/14/2018 at 02:00 PM before Magistrate Judge Sarah Netburn. (js)
March 30, 2018 Opinion or Order Filing 167 ORDER: It is hereby ORDERED that a status conference in this matter is scheduled for April 24, 2018, at 10:50 a.m. Counsel for Defendant shall notify pro se Plaintiff about this Order as soon as possible. The Clerk of Court is directed to mail a copy of this Order to pro se Plaintiff. Status Conference set for 4/24/2018 at 10:50 AM before Judge Lorna G. Schofield. (Signed by Judge Lorna G. Schofield on 3/30/2018) (kgo)
March 30, 2018 Opinion or Order Filing 166 ORDER: In light of the Court's March 29, 2018 Opinion and Order granting in part and denying in part the defendant's motion for summary judgment, the parties are encouraged to contact Courtroom Deputy Joseph Mendieta with both parties on the line at (212) 805-0286 to schedule a settlement conference if it would be productive at this time. In light of the Court's busy calendar, settlement conferences must generally be scheduled at least six to eight weeks in advance. The Court will likely be unable to accommodate last-minute requests for settlement conferences, and the parties should not anticipate that litigation deadlines will be adjourned in response to late requests for settlement conferences. (Signed by Magistrate Judge Sarah Netburn on 3/30/2018) Copies Mailed by Chambers. (ap) Modified on 4/2/2018 (ap).
March 30, 2018 Opinion or Order Mailed a copy of #167 Scheduling Order to Douglas J. Grant, P.O. Box 2432, Bloomfield, NJ 07003. (rro)
March 30, 2018 Opinion or Order Mailed a copy of #165 Memorandum & Opinion to Douglas J. Grant, P.O. Box 2432, Bloomfield, NJ 07003. (rro)
March 30, 2018 Opinion or Order Transmission to Docket Assistant Clerk. Transmitted re: #167 Scheduling Order,, to the Docket Assistant Clerk for case processing. (kgo)
March 29, 2018 Opinion or Order Filing 165 OPINION AND ORDER re: #137 MOTION for Summary Judgment . filed by Communications Workers of America, Local 1101. Defendant's motion for summary judgment is GRANTED with respect to the 2016 trial and DENIED with respect to the 2013 trial. Defendant's motion for oral argument is DENIED as moot. The Clerk of Court is directed to close the motion at Docket No. 137 and mail a copy of this Order to pro se Plaintiff. (Signed by Judge Lorna G. Schofield on 3/29/2018) (kgo)
March 29, 2018 Opinion or Order Filing 164 ORDER: It is hereby ORDERED that Defendant Communications Workers of America, Local 1101 shall file with the Clerk of Court, on or before April 6, 2018, a copy of the audio from Plaintiff Douglas J. Grant's 2013 and 2016 internal union trials, on a CD or flash drive. The Clerk of Court is directed to mail a copy of this Order to pro se Plaintiff. (Signed by Judge Lorna G. Schofield on 3/29/2018) (ap)
March 29, 2018 Opinion or Order Mailed a copy of #164 Order to Douglas J. Grant, P.O. Box 2432, Bloomfield, NJ 07003. (rro)
March 29, 2018 Opinion or Order Transmission to Docket Assistant Clerk. Transmitted re: #164 Order to the Docket Assistant Clerk for case processing. (ap)
March 29, 2018 Opinion or Order Transmission to Docket Assistant Clerk. Transmitted re: #165 Memorandum & Opinion,,, to the Docket Assistant Clerk for case processing. (kgo)
March 26, 2018 Opinion or Order Mailed a copy of #163 Memo Endorsement to Douglas J. Grant P.O. Box 2432 Bloomfield, NJ 07003. (mhe)
March 23, 2018 Opinion or Order Filing 163 MEMO ENDORSEMENT on re: #162 Letter filed by CWA National, CWA, District 1. ENDORSEMENT: Defendant shall hand deliver a copy of the 2013 audio file, on a flash drive, as soon as possible and no later than March 26, 2018, at noon. Defendant's counsel shall notify pro se Plaintiff about this Order as soon as possible. The Clerk of Court is directed to mail a copy of this Order to pro se Plaintiff. (Signed by Judge Lorna G. Schofield on 3/23/2018) (kgo)
March 23, 2018 Opinion or Order Filing 162 LETTER addressed to Judge Lorna G. Schofield from Amy S. Young dated March 23, 2018 re: Audio files from 2013 Trial. Document filed by CWA National, CWA, District 1.(Young, Amy)
March 23, 2018 Opinion or Order Transmission to Docket Assistant Clerk. Transmitted re: #163 Memo Endorsement,, to the Docket Assistant Clerk for case processing. (kgo)
March 23, 2018 Opinion or Order Mailed a copy of #161 Memo Endorsement to Douglas J. Grant P.O. Box 2432 Bloomfield, NJ 07003. (mhe)
March 22, 2018 Opinion or Order Filing 161 MEMO ENDORSEMENT: on re: #160 Letter filed by Douglas J. Grant. ENDORSEMENT: Plaintiff was copied on the cover letter from Defendant sending a copy of the audio file to the Court. If he did not receive a copy of the audio file, he shall contact defense counsel to obtain a copy. Defendant shall notify pro se Plaintiff about this Order as soon as possible. The Clerk of Court is directed to mail a copy of this Order to pro se Plaintiff. (Signed by Judge Lorna G. Schofield on 3/22/2018) (ama)
March 22, 2018 Opinion or Order Transmission to Docket Assistant Clerk. Transmitted re: #161 Memo Endorsement,, to the Docket Assistant Clerk for case processing. (ama)
March 20, 2018 Opinion or Order Filing 160 FIRST LETTER addressed to Judge Lorna G. Schofield from Douglas Grant dated 3/20/2018 re: Letter to Judge. Document filed by Douglas J. Grant.(Grant, Douglas)
March 19, 2018 Opinion or Order Filing 159 ORDER: It is hereby ORDERED that Defendant shall submit the audio recording of the 2016 internal union trial, on a flash drive, as soon as possible and no later than March 19, 2018. Counsel for Defendant shall notify pro se Plaintiff about this Order as soon as possible. The Clerk of Court is directed to mail a copy of this Order to pro se Plaintiff. (Signed by Judge Lorna G. Schofield on 3/19/2018) (kgo)
March 19, 2018 Opinion or Order Filing 158 FIRST LETTER addressed to Judge Lorna G. Schofield from Douglas Grant dated 3/19/2018 re: Response to Defendant's Letter. Document filed by Douglas J. Grant.(Grant, Douglas)
March 19, 2018 Opinion or Order Mailed a copy of #159 Order to Douglas J. Grant, P.O. Box 2432, Bloomfield, NJ 07003. (rro)
March 19, 2018 Opinion or Order Transmission to Docket Assistant Clerk. Transmitted re: #159 Order,, to the Docket Assistant Clerk for case processing. (kgo)
March 16, 2018 Opinion or Order Filing 157 FIRST LETTER addressed to Judge Lorna G. Schofield from Michael Bauman dated March 16, 2018 re: cover letter with all motion papers. Document filed by Communications Workers of America, Local 1101.(Bauman, Michael)
March 16, 2018 Opinion or Order Filing 156 FIRST LETTER addressed to Judge Lorna G. Schofield from Michael Bauman dated March 16, 2018 re: oral argument. Document filed by Communications Workers of America, Local 1101.(Bauman, Michael)
March 16, 2018 Opinion or Order Filing 155 REPLY MEMORANDUM OF LAW in Support re: #137 MOTION for Summary Judgment . . Document filed by Communications Workers of America, Local 1101. (Bauman, Michael)
March 14, 2018 Opinion or Order Mailed a copy of #154 Order to Douglas J. Grant P.O. Box 2432 Bloomfield, NJ 07003. (mhe)
March 13, 2018 Opinion or Order Filing 154 ORDER: It is hereby ORDERED that Defendant shall file, together with its reply on March 16, 2018, a copy of the transcripts from pro se Plaintiff's 2013 and 2016 internal union trials. The Clerk of Court is directed to mail a copy of this Order to pro se Plaintiff. (Signed by Judge Lorna G. Schofield on 3/13/2018) (ap)
March 13, 2018 Opinion or Order Transmission to Docket Assistant Clerk. Transmitted re: #154 Order to the Docket Assistant Clerk for case processing. (ap)
March 12, 2018 Opinion or Order Filing 153 ORDER granting #150 Letter Motion for Leave to File Excess Pages. Pro se Plaintiff's letter is construed as an application for leave to file excess pages and is GRANTED. Pro se Plaintiff shall not file any additional exhibits. If Defendant wishes to file additional pages of exhibits, up to 314 pages total, it may (but need not) do so on or before March 16, 2018. The Clerk of Court is directed to mail a copy of this Order to pro se Plaintiff. (Signed by Judge Lorna G. Schofield on 3/12/2018) (kgo)
March 12, 2018 Opinion or Order Transmission to Docket Assistant Clerk. Transmitted re: #153 Order on Motion for Leave to File Excess Pages,,, to the Docket Assistant Clerk for case processing. (kgo)
March 12, 2018 Opinion or Order Mailed a copy of #153 Order on Motion for Leave to File Excess Pages to Douglas J. Grant P.O. Box 2432 Bloomfield, NJ 07003. (mhe)
March 10, 2018 Opinion or Order Filing 152 FIRST LETTER addressed to Judge Lorna G. Schofield from Douglas Grant dated 3/10/2018 re: Exhibit documents. Document filed by Douglas J. Grant.(Grant, Douglas)
March 10, 2018 Opinion or Order Filing 151 FIRST LETTER addressed to Judge Lorna G. Schofield from Michael Bauman dated March 10, 2017 re: opposition to motion to file excess pages. Document filed by Communications Workers of America, Local 1101.(Bauman, Michael)
March 10, 2018 Opinion or Order Filing 150 FIRST LETTER MOTION for Leave to File Excess Pages addressed to Judge Lorna G. Schofield from Douglas Grant dated 3/10/2018. Document filed by Douglas J. Grant.(Grant, Douglas)
March 10, 2018 Opinion or Order Filing 149 REPLY to Response to Motion re: #137 MOTION for Summary Judgment . Amended Evidence in Support of Affidavit. Document filed by Douglas J. Grant. (Grant, Douglas)
March 9, 2018 Opinion or Order Filing 148 REPLY to Response to Motion re: #137 MOTION for Summary Judgment . Grant Response to 56.1 Statement. Document filed by Douglas J. Grant. (Grant, Douglas)
March 9, 2018 Opinion or Order Filing 147 REPLY to Response to Motion re: #137 MOTION for Summary Judgment . Rule 56.1 Statement. Document filed by Douglas J. Grant. (Grant, Douglas)
March 9, 2018 Opinion or Order Filing 146 FIRST REPLY MEMORANDUM OF LAW in Opposition re: #137 MOTION for Summary Judgment . . Document filed by Douglas J. Grant. (Grant, Douglas)
March 9, 2018 Opinion or Order Filing 145 AFFIDAVIT of Douglas J. Grant in Opposition re: #137 MOTION for Summary Judgment .. Document filed by Douglas J. Grant. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit Evidence in support of Affidavit)(Grant, Douglas)
February 6, 2018 Opinion or Order Mailed a copy of #144 Order on Motion for Extension of Time to File Response/Reply to Douglas J. Grant, P.O. Box 2432, Bloomfield, NJ 07003.(mhe)
February 5, 2018 Opinion or Order Filing 144 ORDER granting in part and denying in part #143 Letter Motion for Extension of Time to File Response/Reply. Application GRANTED in part. Pro se Plaintiff shall file his opposition to Defendant's motion on or before March 9, 2018. Defendant shall file its reply on or before March 16, 2018. The Clerk of Court is directed to mail a copy of this Order to pro se Plaintiff. Responses due by 3/9/2018 Replies due by 3/16/2018. (Signed by Judge Lorna G. Schofield on 2/5/2018) (kgo)
February 5, 2018 Opinion or Order Filing 143 FIRST LETTER MOTION for Extension of Time to File Response/Reply MOTION SUMMARY JUDGEMENT BY DEFENDANT addressed to Magistrate Judge Sarah Netburn from Douglas Grant dated 02/05/2018. Document filed by Douglas J. Grant.(Grant, Douglas)
February 5, 2018 Opinion or Order Transmission to Docket Assistant Clerk. Transmitted re: #144 Order on Motion for Extension of Time to File Response/Reply,, to the Docket Assistant Clerk for case processing. (kgo)
January 24, 2018 Opinion or Order Filing 142 RULE 56.1 STATEMENT. Document filed by Communications Workers of America, Local 1101. (Bauman, Michael)
January 24, 2018 Opinion or Order Filing 141 NOTICE of to Pro Se Litigant Who Opposes a Motion for Summary Judgment re: #137 MOTION for Summary Judgment .. Document filed by Communications Workers of America, Local 1101. (Bauman, Michael)
January 24, 2018 Opinion or Order Filing 140 MEMORANDUM OF LAW in Support re: #137 MOTION for Summary Judgment . . Document filed by Communications Workers of America, Local 1101. (Bauman, Michael)
January 24, 2018 Opinion or Order Filing 139 DECLARATION of Keith Purce in Support re: #137 MOTION for Summary Judgment .. Document filed by Communications Workers of America, Local 1101. (Bauman, Michael)
January 24, 2018 Opinion or Order Filing 138 DECLARATION of Michael Bauman in Support re: #137 MOTION for Summary Judgment .. Document filed by Communications Workers of America, Local 1101. (Bauman, Michael)
January 24, 2018 Opinion or Order Filing 137 MOTION for Summary Judgment . Document filed by Communications Workers of America, Local 1101.(Bauman, Michael)
January 16, 2018 Opinion or Order Filing 136 ORDER granting in part and denying in part #134 Letter Motion for Leave to File Document. Application GRANTED in part. Any party may file as many exhibits as it wishes, so long as the total number of pages does not exceed 225 pages -- the total number of pages permitted under the Court's Individual Rules. The Clerk of Court is directed to mail a copy of this Order to pro se Plaintiff. (Signed by Judge Lorna G. Schofield on 1/16/2018) (kgo)
January 16, 2018 Opinion or Order Transmission to Docket Assistant Clerk. Transmitted re: #136 Order on Motion for Leave to File Document,, to the Docket Assistant Clerk for case processing. (kgo)
January 16, 2018 Opinion or Order Mailed a copy of #136 Order on Motion for Leave to File Document to Douglas J. Grant, P.O. Box 2432, Bloomfield, NJ 07003. (mhe)
January 12, 2018 Opinion or Order Filing 135 MEMO ENDORSEMENT: on re: #133 Letter filed by Communications Workers of America, Local 1101. ENDORSEMENT: On November 22, 2017, the Court made clear that no further extensions to the discovery schedule will be granted. All discovery must be completed by January 24, 2018, and the Court will not extend that deadline. If the parties wish to raise an outstanding discovery disputes, they must do so no later than January 17, 2018. As a reminder, pursuant to my Individual Rules, the parties must meet and confer and make good faith efforts to resolve any discovery disputes themselves before raising those disputes with the Court. In addition, if the parties would like my assistance with respect to settlement negotiations, they are directed to contact Courtroom Deputy Joseph Mendieta with both parties on the line, at (212) 805-0286, to schedule a settlement conference. In light of the Court's busy calendar, settlement conferences must generally be scheduled at least six to eight weeks in advance. The Court will not extend the summary judgment schedule to accommodate a settlement conference. (Signed by Magistrate Judge Sarah Netburn on 1/12/2018) Copies Mailed by Chambers. (ap)
January 12, 2018 Opinion or Order Filing 134 FIRST LETTER MOTION for Leave to File additional exhibits for summary judgment addressed to Judge Lorna G. Schofield from Michael Bauman dated January 12, 2018. Document filed by Communications Workers of America, Local 1101.(Bauman, Michael)
January 12, 2018 Opinion or Order Filing 133 FIRST LETTER addressed to Magistrate Judge Sarah Netburn from Michael Bauman dated January 12, 2018 re: discovery. Document filed by Communications Workers of America, Local 1101.(Bauman, Michael)
January 9, 2018 Opinion or Order Minute Entry for proceedings held before Judge Lorna G. Schofield: Case Management Conference held on 1/9/2018. (jcs)
January 4, 2018 Opinion or Order Filing 132 FIRST LETTER addressed to Judge Lorna G. Schofield from Douglas Grant dated 1/04/18 re: Opposition response to Defendant's Letter. Document filed by Douglas J. Grant.(Grant, Douglas)
January 3, 2018 Opinion or Order Filing 131 ORDER: It is hereby ORDERED that the proceeding in this matter, previously scheduled for January 9, 2018 at 10:40 a.m., shall be adjourned to January 9, 2018 at 5:00 p.m., due to a scheduling conflict. The Clerk of Court is respectfully requested to mail a copy of this order to the pro se plaintiff. Case Management Conference set for 1/9/2018 at 05:00 PM before Judge Lorna G. Schofield. (Signed by Judge Lorna G. Schofield on 1/3/2018) (kgo)
January 3, 2018 Opinion or Order Transmission to Docket Assistant Clerk. Transmitted re: #131 Scheduling Order,, to the Docket Assistant Clerk for case processing. (kgo)
January 3, 2018 Opinion or Order Mailed a copy of #131 Scheduling Order, to Douglas J. Grant, P.O. Box 2432, Bloomfield, NJ 07003. (rro)
December 28, 2017 Opinion or Order Mailed a copy of #130 Order on Motion for Permission for Electronic Case Filing, #129 Memo Endorsement to Douglas J. Grant, P.O. Box 2432, Bloomfield, NJ 07003. (rro)
December 27, 2017 Opinion or Order Filing 130 MEMO ENDORSEMENT: on granting #127 MOTION FOR PERMISSION FOR ELECTRONIC CASE FILING. ENDORSEMENT: Application GRANTED. The clerk of Court is directed to mail a copy of this Order to pro se Plaintiff. (Signed by Judge Lorna G. Schofield on 12/27/2017) (ap)
December 27, 2017 Opinion or Order Filing 129 MEMO ENDORSEMENT: on re: #128 Letter filed by Communications Workers of America, Local 1101. Pro se Plaintiff shall file a letter response to Defendant's pre-motion letter, not to exceed three, single-spaced pages, on or before January 4, 2018. Defendant's anticipated motion for summary judgment will be discussed at the January 9, 2018, conference. Counsel for Defendant shall notify pro se Plaintiff about this Order as soon as possible. The Clerk of Court is directed to mail a copy of this Order to pro se Plaintiff. (Signed by Judge Lorna G. Schofield on 12/27/2017) (ap)
December 27, 2017 Opinion or Order Transmission to Docket Assistant Clerk. Transmitted re: #130 Order on Motion for Permission for Electronic Case Filing, #129 Memo Endorsement to the Docket Assistant Clerk for case processing. (ap)
December 22, 2017 Opinion or Order Filing 128 FIRST LETTER addressed to Judge Lorna G. Schofield from Michael Bauman dated December 22, 2017 re: premotion conference request. Document filed by Communications Workers of America, Local 1101.(Bauman, Michael)
December 21, 2017 Opinion or Order Filing 127 MOTION FOR PERMISSION FOR ELECTRONIC CASE FILING; re: for Permission for Douglas Grant to participate in electronic case filing in this case. Document filed by Douglas J. Grant.(sc)
December 21, 2017 Opinion or Order Filing 126 PRO SE CONSENT TO RECEIVE ELECTRONIC SERVICE. The following party: Douglas Grant consents to receive electronic service via the ECF system. Document filed by Douglas J. Grant.(sc)
December 15, 2017 Opinion or Order Filing 125 ANSWER to #35 Amended Complaint,. Document filed by Communications Workers of America, Local 1101.(Saltzman, Barry)
December 15, 2017 Opinion or Order Filing 124 RULE 7.1 CORPORATE DISCLOSURE STATEMENT. No Corporate Parent. Document filed by Communications Workers of America, Local 1101.(Saltzman, Barry)
December 4, 2017 Opinion or Order Filing 123 MEMO ENDORSEMENT: on re: #122 Letter filed by Communications Workers of America, Local 1101. ENDORSEMENT: Any party wishing to file a motion for summary judgment shall comply with the Court's Individual Rules regarding the filing of pre-motion letters. The parties' pre-motion letters, if any, will be discussed at the case management conference scheduled for January 9, 2018. Any motions for summary judgment shall be filed in accordance with the November 22, 2017, Order. Counsel for Defendant shall notify pro se Plaintiff about this Order as soon as possible. The Clerk of Court is directed to mail a copy of this Order to pro se Plaintiff. (Signed by Judge Lorna G. Schofield on 12/4/2017) (ap)
December 4, 2017 Opinion or Order Transmission to Docket Assistant Clerk. Transmitted re: #123 Memo Endorsement to the Docket Assistant Clerk for case processing. (ap)
December 4, 2017 Opinion or Order Mailed a copy of #123 Memo Endorsement to Douglas J. Grant, P.O. Box 2432, Bloomfield, NJ 07003. (rro)
December 1, 2017 Opinion or Order Filing 122 FIRST LETTER addressed to Judge Lorna G. Schofield from Michael Bauman dated December 1, 2017 re: motion scheduling. Document filed by Communications Workers of America, Local 1101.(Bauman, Michael)
December 1, 2017 Opinion or Order Filing 121 OPINION AND ORDER: on re: #37 MOTION to Dismiss, filed by Communications Workers of America, Local 1101, #41 MOTION to Dismiss, filed by CWA National, CWA, District 1. For the foregoing reasons, Defendant's motion to dismiss is GRANTED in part and DENIED in part. The claims against the Local Union arising under 101(a)(5) of the LMRDA and 301 of the LMRA for violations of the CWA Constitution survive, and the remaining claims are dismissed. The District Union and National Union are dismissed from the action. The Clerk of Court is directed to close the motions at Docket Nos. 37 and 41 and mail a copy of this Opinion to pro se Plaintiff, and as further set forth in this order. Motions terminated: #41 MOTION to Dismiss, filed by CWA National, CWA, District 1, #37 MOTION to Dismiss, filed by Communications Workers of America, Local 1101., CWA National (501 3rd Street, Washington, DC 2001) and CWA, District 1 (80 Pine Street, New York, NY 10005) terminated. (Signed by Judge Lorna G. Schofield on 12/1/2017) (ap)
December 1, 2017 Opinion or Order Filing 120 ORDER: It is hereby ORDERED that the parties shall appear for a case management conference in this case on January 9, 2018, at 10:40 a.m. The conference will serve either as a pre-motion conference for any party seeking to file a summary judgment motion or a scheduling conference for trial. Any party wishing to file a summary judgment motion shall file a pre-motion letter, and any party wishing to oppose also shall file a letter at the times and in the form provided in the Court's Individual Rule III.A. The Court will set a firm trial date after a decision on any summary judgment motion. If no pre-motion letters are timely filed, at the Case Management Conference, the Court will set dates for a final pre-trial order, other pretrial submissions, a final pre-trial conference and trial. The trial date will be firm. The Clerk of Court is respectfully requested to mail a copy of this Order to the pro se plaintiff. (Case Management Conference set for 1/9/2018 at 10:40 AM before Judge Lorna G. Schofield.) (Signed by Judge Lorna G. Schofield on 12/1/2017) (ap)
December 1, 2017 Opinion or Order Transmission to Docket Assistant Clerk. Transmitted re: #120 Order, Set Hearings to the Docket Assistant Clerk for case processing. (ap)
December 1, 2017 Opinion or Order Mailed a copy of #120 Order, Set Hearings, #121 Memorandum & Opinion, Terminate Motions, Add and Terminate Parties, to Douglas J. Grant P.O. Box 2432 Bloomfield, NJ 07003. (jgo)
December 1, 2017 Opinion or Order Transmission to Docket Assistant Clerk. Transmitted re: #121 Memorandum & Opinion to the Docket Assistant Clerk for case processing. (ap)
November 22, 2017 Opinion or Order Filing 119 ORDER: The following revised pretrial schedule was set in consultation with the Honorable Lorna G. Schofield. Defendant Communications Workers of America, Local 1101 (Local 1101) shall begin producing its Electronically Stored Information on December 1, 2017. Local 1101 shall produce all documents and any privilege log by December 12, 2017. The plaintiff may serve supplemental discovery demands on Local 1101 by December 22, 2017. The plaintiff may only serve supplemental discovery demands on Defendant CWA National upon a showing that the demands relate to discovery recently produced by Local 1101. The defendants must respond to any supplemental discovery demands by January 12, 2018. All discovery shall be completed by January 24, 2018. No further extensions of the discovery schedule shall be granted. The defendants may file their motion for summary judgment by January 24, 2018. The plaintiff may file a response in opposition to the motion for summary judgment by March 2, 2018. The defendants may file a reply by March 9, 2018. Any motions for summary judgment and responses to such motions must comply with Judge Schofield's Special Rules and Practices in Civil Pro Se Cases. (Discovery due by 1/24/2018. Motions due by 1/24/2018. Responses due by 3/2/2018. Replies due by 3/9/2018.) (Signed by Magistrate Judge Sarah Netburn on 11/22/2017) Copies Mailed By Chambers. (ap)
November 22, 2017 Opinion or Order Mailed a copy of #118 Order, Set Hearings, to Douglas J. Grant P.O. Box 2432 Bloomfield, NJ 07003. (jgo)
November 21, 2017 Opinion or Order Filing 118 ORDER: It is hereby ORDERED that the pre-motion conference in this matter, previously scheduled for November 28, 2017 at 10:50 a.m., shall be adjourned sine die. The Clerk of Court is respectfully requested to mail a copy of this Order to the pro se plaintiff. (Signed by Judge Lorna G. Schofield on 11/21/2017) (mro)
November 21, 2017 Opinion or Order Transmission to Docket Assistant Clerk. Transmitted re: #118 Order, Set Hearings,,, to the Docket Assistant Clerk for case processing. (mro)
November 21, 2017 Opinion or Order Minute Entry for proceedings held before Magistrate Judge Sarah Netburn: Settlement Conference held on 11/21/2017. (jnm)
November 20, 2017 Opinion or Order Filing 117 NOTICE OF FILING OF OFFICIAL TRANSCRIPT Notice is hereby given that an official transcript of a CONFERNECE proceeding held on 10/23/17 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...(McGuirk, Kelly)
November 20, 2017 Opinion or Order Filing 116 TRANSCRIPT of Proceedings re: CONFERENCE held on 10/23/2017 before Magistrate Judge Sarah Netburn. Court Reporter/Transcriber: Kelly Surina, (212) 805-0300. 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 12/11/2017. Redacted Transcript Deadline set for 12/21/2017. Release of Transcript Restriction set for 2/20/2018.(McGuirk, Kelly)
November 16, 2017 Opinion or Order Filing 115 FIRST LETTER addressed to Magistrate Judge Sarah Netburn from Michael Bauman dated November 16, 2017 re: access to cell phones at settlement conference. Document filed by Communications Workers of America, Local 1101.(Bauman, Michael)
November 14, 2017 Opinion or Order Filing 114 STATUS REPORT. Document filed by Communications Workers of America, Local 1101.(Bauman, Michael)
November 8, 2017 Opinion or Order Filing 113 LETTER addressed to Magistrate Judge Sarah Netburn from Amy S. Young dated November 8, 2017 re: Discovery Status. Document filed by CWA National, CWA, District 1.(Young, Amy)
November 6, 2017 Opinion or Order Filing 112 MEMO ENDORSEMENT: on re: #109 Status Report filed by Communications Workers of America, Local 1101. ENDORSEMENT: The defendants' motion for an extension of the deadline for submitting ex parte letters is GRANTED. The parties shall submit their ex parte letters and attendance acknowledgment forms by e-mail in accordance with my Procedures for Cases Referred for Settlement by Friday, November 17, 2017. In addition, Defendant Communications Workers of America, Local 1101's (the "Local Union's") motion to adjourn the status conference set for November 13, 2017, is GRANTED. In lieu of that conference, the Local Union is to submit a status letter regarding its production of electronically stored discovery. The Local Union is ORDERED to make good faith efforts to review and produce the documents before that date. The Court will schedule a conference after the November 21, 2017 settlement conference, if necessary, to address any outstanding discovery and set deadlines for pretrial motions. (Signed by Magistrate Judge Sarah Netburn on 11/6/2017) Copies Mailed By Chambers. (ap) (Main Document 112 replaced on 11/6/2017) (ap).
November 6, 2017 Opinion or Order Filing 111 NOTICE OF FILING OF OFFICIAL TRANSCRIPT Notice is hereby given that an official transcript of a CONFERNECE proceeding held on 10/11/17 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...(McGuirk, Kelly)
November 6, 2017 Opinion or Order Filing 110 TRANSCRIPT of Proceedings re: CONFERNECE held on 10/11/2017 before Magistrate Judge Sarah Netburn. Court Reporter/Transcriber: Steven Greenblum, (212) 805-0300. 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 11/27/2017. Redacted Transcript Deadline set for 12/7/2017. Release of Transcript Restriction set for 2/4/2018.(McGuirk, Kelly)
November 3, 2017 Opinion or Order Filing 109 STATUS REPORT. Document filed by Communications Workers of America, Local 1101.(Bauman, Michael)
October 24, 2017 Opinion or Order Filing 108 ORDER: As discussed at the conference held on October 23, 2017, the Court extends the deadline for all discovery to December 1, 2017. Plaintiff shall produce to Defendants all relevant e-mails in his possession by Friday, October 27, 2017. Plaintiff shall also serve Defendants with his revised calculations of damages by Tuesday, October 31, 2017. Defendant CWA National shall produce to Plaintiff all documents responsive to the ESI protocol agreed upon by the parties by Friday, October 27, 2017. Defendant Communications Workers of America, Local 1101 (Local 1101) shall make its best efforts to produce to Plaintiff all documents responsive to the ESI protocol agreed upon by the parties by Friday, November 3, 2017. If Local 1101 is unable to produce the documents by that date, Local 1101 shall submit a letter to the Court on Friday, November 3, 2017, informing the Court of the status of its document production efforts. A status conference is scheduled for Monday, November 13, 2017, at 3:00 p.m. in Courtroom 219, Thurgood Marshall Courthouse, 40 Foley Square, New York, New York. The parties shall file a joint status letter by November 8, 2017, informing the Court of the status of discovery, any outstanding discovery disputes, and whether they wish to adjourn the November 13, 2017 conference. (Discovery due by 12/1/2017. Expert Discovery due by 12/1/2017. Fact Discovery due by 12/1/2017. Status Conference set for 11/13/2017 at 3:00 PM in Courtroom 219, 40 Centre Street, New York, NY 10007 before Magistrate Judge Sarah Netburn.) (Signed by Magistrate Judge Sarah Netburn on 10/24/2017) Copies Mailed By Chambers. (ap)
October 23, 2017 Opinion or Order Minute Entry for proceedings held before Magistrate Judge Sarah Netburn: Discovery Hearing held on 10/23/2017. (jnm)
October 20, 2017 Opinion or Order Filing 107 STATUS REPORT. supplemental Document filed by Communications Workers of America, Local 1101.(Bauman, Michael)
October 20, 2017 Opinion or Order Filing 106 STATUS REPORT. Document filed by Communications Workers of America, Local 1101.(Bauman, Michael)
October 19, 2017 Opinion or Order Filing 105 MEMO ENDORSEMENT on re: #102 Letter regarding Plaintiff writes this letter to address some issues which need immediate attention from the Court; and that the second issue is regarding a phone conversation which he had with counsel and which was set up for him and Local Union counsel to address additional search terms he requested be used in the search of electronic devices etc., filed by Douglas J. Grant. ENDORSEMENT: On October 18, 2017, the Court issued a separate Order denying without prejudice the plaintiff's motion to compel CWA National to produce reimbursement records. ECF No. A discovery conference is scheduled for Monday, October 23, 2017, at 12:00 p.m. in Courtroom 219, Thurgood Marshall Courthouse, 40 Foley Square, New York, New York. The parties should be prepared to discuss all of the remaining issues raised in the plaintiff's letter. If this date is unavailable for any party, they must contact Courtroom Deputy Joseph Mendieta immediately at (212) 805-0286. By Friday, October 20, 2017, the plaintiff and Communications Workers of America, Local 1101 shall submit to the Court their respective lists of custodians and search terms that they propose using for the ESI protocol. The proposed lists shall be sent by e-mail to Netburn_NYSDChambers@nysd.uscourts.gov, copying all parties in this matter. SO ORDERED. ( Discovery Conference set for 10/23/2017 at 12:00 PM in Courtroom 219, 40 Foley Square, New York, NY 10007 before Magistrate Judge Sarah Netburn.) (Signed by Magistrate Judge Sarah Netburn on 10/19/2017) Copies Mailed By Chambers. (rj)
October 19, 2017 Opinion or Order Filing 104 FIRST LETTER addressed to Magistrate Judge Sarah Netburn from Michael Bauman dated October 19, 2017 re: Response to Plaintiff pro se. Document filed by Communications Workers of America, Local 1101.(Bauman, Michael)
October 19, 2017 Opinion or Order Filing 103 LETTER addressed to Magistrate Judge Sarah Netburn from Amy S. Young dated October 19, 2017 re: Response to Plaintiff's 101817 letter. Document filed by CWA National, CWA, District 1.(Young, Amy)
October 18, 2017 Opinion or Order Filing 102 LETTER addressed to Magistrate Judge Sarah Netburn from Douglas J. Grant dated 10/18/17 re: Plaintiff writes this letter to address some issues which need immediate attention from the Court; and that the second issue is regarding a phone conversation which he had with counsel and which was set up for him and Local Union counsel to address additional search terms he requested be used in the search of electronic devices etc. Document filed by Douglas J. Grant.(sc)
October 18, 2017 Opinion or Order Filing 101 ORDER: The Court finds that the burden of producing the requested reimbursement records outweighs the potential benefit. Thus, Plaintiff's motion to compel CWA National to produce the records is DENIED without prejudice. Plaintiff may renew his request on a showing that the relief that is sought is tailored to the claims he brings, and as further set forth in this order. (Signed by Magistrate Judge Sarah Netburn on 10/18/2017) Copies Mailed By Chambers. (ap)
October 11, 2017 Opinion or Order Filing 100 ORDER: denying #91 Motion to Quash; denying #92 Motion to Quash; denying without prejudice #93 Letter Motion to Compel. As discussed at the discovery conference held on October 11, 2017, Defendant Local 1101 is directed to send Plaintiff a list of proposed custodians and search terms for document production by Friday, October 13, 2017. This letter should also set forth any other information regarding the proposed Electronically Stored Information (ESI) Protocol. Plaintiff is directed to review this letter and discuss any reasonable modifications with Defendant Local 1101 before October 20, 2017. The parties are ORDERED to submit a joint status letter by Friday, October 20, 2017, informing the Court of the status of the ESI Protocol and any other document production to date. Accordingly, Plaintiff's motion to compel discovery is otherwise DENIED without prejudice. Plaintiff's motions to quash the subpoenas served on Berkeley College and AT&T Mobility are DENIED for the reasons stated on the record. The Clerk of Court is respectfully requested to terminate the motions at ECF Nos. 91, 92, and 93. (Signed by Magistrate Judge Sarah Netburn on 10/11/2017) Copies Mailed By Chambers. (ap)
October 11, 2017 Opinion or Order Minute Entry for proceedings held before Magistrate Judge Sarah Netburn: Status Conference held on 10/11/2017. (jnm)
October 6, 2017 Opinion or Order Filing 99 LETTER RESPONSE in Opposition to Motion addressed to Magistrate Judge Sarah Netburn from Michael Bauman dated October 6, 2017 re: #93 MOTION to Compel. . Document filed by Communications Workers of America, Local 1101. (Bauman, Michael)
October 5, 2017 Opinion or Order Filing 98 MEMORANDUM OF LAW in Opposition re: #93 MOTION to Compel., #91 MOTION to Quash Subpoena duces tecum served on Berkeley College., #92 MOTION to Quash Subpoena duces tecum (or Modify) served on AT&T Mobility. . Document filed by CWA National, CWA, District 1. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit A)(Young, Amy)
October 5, 2017 Opinion or Order Filing 97 ORDER granting #96 Letter Motion to Adjourn Conference. The discovery conference set for Friday, October 13, 2017, is ADJOURNED and RESCHEDULED for Wednesday, October 11, 2017, at 12:00 p.m. In light of the earlier conference date, Defendants shall file any opposition to Plaintiff's motion to compel discovery and motions to quash the subpoenas by Friday, October 6, 2017. (HEREBY ORDERED by Magistrate Judge Sarah Netburn)(Text Only Order) (Netburn, Sarah)
October 5, 2017 Opinion or Order Mailed a copy of #82 Order on Motion for Discovery, Order on Motion for Extension of Time to Complete Discovery, to Douglas J. Grant P.O. Box 2432 Bloomfield, NJ 07003. (jgo)
October 4, 2017 Opinion or Order Filing 96 FIRST LETTER MOTION to Adjourn Conference addressed to Magistrate Judge Sarah Netburn from Michael Bauman dated October 4, 2017. Document filed by Communications Workers of America, Local 1101.(Bauman, Michael)
October 3, 2017 Opinion or Order Filing 95 ORDER:On October 2, 2017, the Honorable Lorna G. Schofield referred this matter to my docket for general pretrial matters. A discovery conference is scheduled for Friday, October 13, 2017, at 3:00 p.m. in Courtroom 219, Thurgood Marshall Courthouse, 40 Foley Square, New York, New York. If this date is unavailable for any party, they must contact Courtroom Deputy Joseph Mendieta immediately at (212) 805-0286. The parties should be prepared to discuss Plaintiff's motion to compel discovery and motions to quash the subpoenas served on Berkeley College and AT&T Mobility. Defendants may file their opposition by October 11, 2017.The parties are to follow the schedule set out in the September 6, 2017 Second Amended Civil Case Management Plan and Scheduling Order. All pretrial applications, including those relating to scheduling and discovery, must comply with the Individual Practices of Judge Netburn, which are available on the Court's website at http://nysd.uscourts.gov/judge/Netburn. All discovery (including requests for admissions) must be initiated early enough to be concluded by the deadline for all discovery. Discovery motions that is, any application pursuant to Rules 26 through 37 or 45- must comply not only with paragraph I(b) of the Court's Individual Practices but also must be made promptly after the cause for such a motion arises. Any application for an extension of time with respect to any deadlines in this matter must be made as soon as the cause for the extension becomes known to the party making the application and must be made in accordance with paragraph I(g) of the Court's Individual Practices. The application must state the position of all other parties regarding the proposed extension and must show good cause for the extension. "Good cause" as used in this paragraph does not include circumstances within the control of counsel or the party. Any application not in compliance with this paragraph will be denied. Discovery Conference set for 10/13/2017 at 03:00 PM in Courtroom 219, 40 Foley Square, New York, NY 10007 before Magistrate Judge Sarah Netburn. Responses due by 10/11/2017 (Signed by Magistrate Judge Sarah Netburn on 10/3/2017) Copies Mailed By Chambers. (rj) Modified on 11/15/2017 (rj).
October 3, 2017 Opinion or Order Mailed a copy of #94 Amended Order Referring Case to Magistrate Judge, to Douglas J. Grant P.O. Box 2432 Bloomfield, NJ 07003. (jgo)
October 2, 2017 Opinion or Order Filing 94 AMENDED ORDER REFERRING CASE TO MAGISTRATE JUDGE. Order that case be referred to the Clerk of Court for assignment to a Magistrate Judge for General Pretrial (includes scheduling, discovery, non-dispositive pretrial motions, and settlement) and Settlement. Referred to Magistrate Judge Sarah Netburn. The Amended Complaint is deemed to include events occurring after December 2016 only for the limited purpose of advising the Court about the proceedings before the CWA appeals tribunals. Any other allegations that were made for the first time at the September 5, 2017, conference are not deemed to be part of the Amended Complaint. The status conference currently scheduled for November 14, 2017, is canceled. The Scheduling Order dated September 9, 2017, otherwise remains in effect, subject to any changes by Judge Netburn. Counsel for Defendants shall notify pro se Plaintiff about this Order as soon as possible. The Clerk of Court is directed to mail a copy of this Order to pro se Plaintiff. (Signed by Judge Lorna G. Schofield on 10/2/2017) (ras)
October 2, 2017 Opinion or Order Transmission to Docket Assistant Clerk. Transmitted re: #94 Amended Order Referring Case to Magistrate Judge to the Docket Assistant Clerk for case processing. (ras)
September 29, 2017 Opinion or Order Filing 93 MOTION to Compel. Document filed by Douglas J. Grant.(man)
September 29, 2017 Opinion or Order Filing 92 MOTION to Quash Subpoena duces tecum (or Modify) served on AT&T Mobility. Document filed by Douglas J. Grant.(man)
September 29, 2017 Opinion or Order Filing 91 MOTION to Quash Subpoena duces tecum served on Berkeley College. Document filed by Douglas J. Grant.(man)
September 29, 2017 Opinion or Order Filing 90 STATUS REPORT. Document filed by CWA National.(Bauman, Michael)
September 27, 2017 Opinion or Order Filing 89 NOTICE OF FILING OF OFFICIAL TRANSCRIPT Notice is hereby given that an official transcript of a Conference proceeding held on 9/5/17 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...(Siwik, Christine)
September 27, 2017 Opinion or Order Filing 88 TRANSCRIPT of Proceedings re: Conference held on 9/5/2017 before Judge Lorna G. Schofield. Court Reporter/Transcriber: Eve Giniger, (212) 805-0300. 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 10/18/2017. Redacted Transcript Deadline set for 10/30/2017. Release of Transcript Restriction set for 12/26/2017.(Siwik, Christine)
September 26, 2017 Opinion or Order Filing 87 SETTLEMENT CONFERENCE ORDER: Settlement Conference set for 11/21/2017 at 10:00 AM in Courtroom 219, 40 Centre Street, New York, NY 10007 before Magistrate Judge Sarah Netburn, and as further set forth in this order. (Signed by Magistrate Judge Sarah Netburn on 9/26/2017) (ap)
September 17, 2017 Opinion or Order Filing 86 LETTER addressed to Judge Lorna G. Schofield from Amy Young dated 09/14/17 re: Correction of Statement made to the Court. Document filed by CWA National, CWA, District 1. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit Judge Furman Order on Motion to Dismiss)(Young, Amy)
September 12, 2017 Opinion or Order Mailed a copy of #71 Memo Endorsement, Set Deadlines/Hearings to Douglas J. Grant, P.O. Box 2432, Bloomfield, NJ 07003. (rro)
September 8, 2017 Opinion or Order Filing 85 LETTER from Douglas Grant, dated 9/8/17 re: (RIGHT TO SUE LETTER) - Plaintiff has attached the Right to Sue letter as requested. Document filed by Douglas J. Grant.(sc)
September 7, 2017 Opinion or Order Mailed a copy of #84 Scheduling Order, to Douglas J. Grant P.O. Box 2432 Bloomfield, NJ 07003. (jgo)
September 6, 2017 Opinion or Order Transmission to Docket Assistant Clerk. Transmitted re: #82 Order on Motion for Discovery, Order on Motion for Extension of Time to Complete Discovery,,,,,,,,, to the Docket Assistant Clerk for case processing. (kgo)
September 6, 2017 Opinion or Order Filing 84 SECOND AMENDED CIVIL CASE DISCOVERY PLAN AND SCHEDULING ORDER: All parties do not consent to conducting all further proceedings before a United States Magistrate Judge, including motions and trial, 28 U.S.C. 636(c). This case is to be tried to a jury. Counsel for the parties have conferred and their present best estimate of the length of trial is three (3) days. Fact Discovery due by 10/23/2017. Expert Discovery due by 11/8/2017. Case Management Conference set for 11/28/2017 at 10:50 AM before Judge Lorna G. Schofield. Status Conference set for 11/14/2017 at 10:30 AM before Judge Lorna G. Schofield.The parties shall file a joint letter regarding the status of discovery on or before September 29, 2017. A status conference will be held on November 14, 2017, at 10:30 a.m. Defendants shall notify pro se Plaintiff about this Order as soon as possible. The Clerk of Court is ordered to mail a copy of this Order to pro se Plaintiff. (Signed by Judge Lorna G. Schofield on 9/5/2017) (mml)
September 6, 2017 Opinion or Order Transmission to Docket Assistant Clerk. Transmitted re: #84 Scheduling Order to the Docket Assistant Clerk for case processing. (mml)
September 6, 2017 Opinion or Order Filing 83 ORDER: On Tuesday, September 05, 2017, the Honorable Lorna G. Schofield assigned this matter to my docket for settlement. The parties are directed to contact Courtroom Deputy Joseph Mendieta with both parties on the line, at (212) 805-0286, to schedule a settlement conference for a time when they believe it would be productive. (Signed by Magistrate Judge Sarah Netburn on 9/6/2017) (ap)
September 6, 2017 Opinion or Order Filing 82 ORDER granting #68 Letter Motion for Discovery; granting #78 Letter Motion for Extension of Time to Complete Discovery. WHEREAS, a conference was held on September 5, 2017. It is hereby ORDERED that the parties' deadline to complete all fact discovery is extended until October 23, 2017. It is further ORDERED that Defendants may conduct pro se Plaintiff's deposition for a combined 14 hours. It is further ORDERED that pro se Plaintiff shall send Defendants responses to their written discovery requests on or before September 8, 2017. It is further ORDERED that the parties shall file a joint status letter on or before September 29, 2017, as detailed in the Court's Individual Rules. It is further ORDERED that a status conference will be held on November 14, 2017, at 10:30 a.m. Defendants shall notify pro se Plaintiff about this Order as soon as possible. The Clerk of Court is respectfully directed to mail a copy of this Order to the pro se Plaintiff, and to close the motions at Docket Nos. 68 and 78. (Signed by Judge Lorna G. Schofield on 9/6/2017) (kgo)
September 5, 2017 Opinion or Order Minute Entry for proceedings held before Judge Lorna G. Schofield: Status Conference held on 9/5/2017. (jcs)
September 5, 2017 Opinion or Order Filing 81 ORDER REFERRING CASE TO MAGISTRATE JUDGE. Order that case be referred to the Clerk of Court for assignment to a Magistrate Judge for Settlement. Referred to Magistrate Judge Sarah Netburn. (Signed by Judge Lorna G. Schofield on 9/5/2017) (kgo)
August 31, 2017 Opinion or Order Filing 80 ORDER: It is hereby ORDERED that the proceeding in this matter, previously scheduled for September 5, 2017 at 11:00 a.m., shall be adjourned to September 5, 2017 at 11:30 a.m., due to a scheduling conflict. The Clerk of Court is directed to mail a copy of this order to the pro se plaintiff. Status Conference set for 9/5/2017 at 11:30 AM before Judge Lorna G. Schofield. (Signed by Judge Lorna G. Schofield on 8/31/2017) (kgo)
August 31, 2017 Opinion or Order Transmission to Docket Assistant Clerk. Transmitted re: #80 Scheduling Order,, to the Docket Assistant Clerk for case processing. (kgo)
August 31, 2017 Opinion or Order Mailed a copy of #80 Scheduling Order to Douglas J. Grant, P.O. Box 2432, Bloomfield, NJ 07003. (rro)
August 30, 2017 Opinion or Order Mailed a copy of #79 Order on Motion for Extension of Time to Complete Discovery, to Douglas J. Grant P.O. Box 2432 Bloomfield, NJ 07003. (jgo)
August 29, 2017 Opinion or Order Filing 79 ORDER with respect to #78 Letter Motion for Extension of Time to Complete Discovery: Defendant's request for an extension of discovery will be discussed the conference on September 5, 2017, at 11:00 a.m. Counsel for Defendant shall notify pro se Plaintiff about this Order as soon as possible. The Clerk of Court is directed to mail a copy of this Order to pro se Plaintiff. (Signed by Judge Lorna G. Schofield on 8/29/2017) (jwh)
August 29, 2017 Opinion or Order Filing 78 SECOND LETTER MOTION for Extension of Time to Complete Discovery addressed to Judge Lorna G. Schofield from Amy S. Young dated August 29, 2017. Document filed by CWA National, CWA, District 1.(Young, Amy)
August 29, 2017 Opinion or Order Transmission to Docket Assistant Clerk. Transmitted re: #79 Order on Motion for Extension of Time to Complete Discovery to the Docket Assistant Clerk for case processing. (jwh)
August 24, 2017 Opinion or Order Filing 77 LETTER addressed to Judge Lorna G. Schofield from Douglas Grant, dated 8/24/17 re: Plaintiff informs the Court that he has been unable to provide his medical records because his doctor was out of town, and he submitted his request the wrong way; but he anticipates being able to send these medical records by 9/1/17 to opposing counsel and any other outstanding discovery. Document filed by Douglas J. Grant.(sc)
August 23, 2017 Opinion or Order Request for 15 Subpoena Issued and Given: Request for 15 Subpoena to Produce Documents, Information, or Objects or to Permit Inspection of Premises, from Douglas J. Grant issued and given at the Pro Se Intake Counter on 8/23/2017. (vn)
August 22, 2017 Opinion or Order Filing 76 AFFIDAVIT OF SERVICE of Letter and Letter Order served on Douglas J. Grant on August 18, 2017. Service was made by Mail and E-Mail. Document filed by Communications Workers of America, Local 1101, John Does, Peter Fiorelli. (Bauman, Michael)
August 18, 2017 Opinion or Order Filing 75 ORDER: granting #74 Letter Motion to Adjourn Conference. Application GRANTED. The conference previously scheduled for August 29, 2017, is adjourned until September 5, 2017, at 11:00 a.m. The parties should be prepared to discuss Defendant's motion to compel and the status of discovery at the conference. Counsel for Defendants shall notify Plaintiff about this Order as soon as possible. The Clerk of Court is directed to mail a copy of this Order to pro se Plaintiff. (Signed by Judge Lorna G. Schofield on 8/18/2017) (ap)
August 18, 2017 Opinion or Order Filing 74 FIRST LETTER MOTION to Adjourn Conference on August 29, 2017 addressed to Judge Lorna G. Schofield from Michael Bauman dated August 17, 2017. Document filed by Communications Workers of America, Local 1101.(Bauman, Michael)
August 18, 2017 Opinion or Order Transmission to Docket Assistant Clerk. Transmitted re: #75 Order on Motion to Adjourn Conference to the Docket Assistant Clerk for case processing. (ap)
August 18, 2017 Opinion or Order Mailed a copy of #75 Order on Motion to Adjourn Conference, to Douglas J. Grant P.O. Box 2432 Bloomfield, NJ 07003. (jgo)
August 17, 2017 Opinion or Order Filing 73 FIRST LETTER MOTION to Adjourn Conference addressed to Judge Lorna G. Schofield from Michael Bauman dated August 17, 2017. Document filed by Communications Workers of America, Local 1101.(Bauman, Michael)
August 17, 2017 Opinion or Order Filing 72 AFFIDAVIT OF SERVICE of copy of Judge Schofield's 8/16/17 Order served on Douglas Grant on August 17, 2017. Service was made by Express Mail. Document filed by Communications Workers of America, Local 1101. (Bauman, Michael)
August 16, 2017 Opinion or Order Transmission to Docket Assistant Clerk. Transmitted re: #71 Memo Endorsement, Set Deadlines/Hearings,,,,,,, to the Docket Assistant Clerk for case processing. (ama)
August 16, 2017 Opinion or Order Filing 71 MEMO ENDORSEMENT: on re: #68 FIRST LETTER MOTION for Discovery addressed to Judge Lorna G. Schofield from Michael Bauman dated August 15, 2017 filed by Communications Workers of America, Local 1101. ENDORSEMENT: A conference will be held on August 29, 2017, at 10:40 a.m. to discuss the issues Defendant raises in its letter. Pro se Plaintiff shall file his response to Defendant's letter, if any, no later than August 25, 2017. Pro se Plaintiff's letter shall not exceed three, single-spaced pages. The Court will disregard any pages in excess of the page limit. Counsel for Defendant shall notify pro se Plaintiff about this Order as soon as possible. The Clerk of Court is directed to mail a copy of this Order to the pro se Plaintiff., ( Responses due by 8/25/2017) (Signed by Judge Lorna G. Schofield on 8/16/2017) (ama)
August 16, 2017 Opinion or Order Filing 70 AFFIDAVIT OF SERVICE of copy of Correspondence to Hon. Lorna G. Schofield regarding Local Union Motion to Compel served on Douglas Grant on August 16, 2017. Service was made by Mail. Document filed by Communications Workers of America, Local 1101. (Bauman, Michael)
August 16, 2017 Opinion or Order Filing 69 AFFIDAVIT OF SERVICE of Notice to Take Deposition served on Douglas Grant and Nicholas Hanlon, Esq. on August 16, 2017. Service was made by Mail. Document filed by Communications Workers of America, Local 1101. (Bauman, Michael)
August 16, 2017 Opinion or Order Set/Reset Hearings: Oral Argument set for 8/29/2017 at 10:40 AM before Judge Lorna G. Schofield. (ama)
August 15, 2017 Opinion or Order Filing 68 FIRST LETTER MOTION for Discovery addressed to Judge Lorna G. Schofield from Michael Bauman dated August 15, 2017. Document filed by Communications Workers of America, Local 1101.(Bauman, Michael)
August 15, 2017 Opinion or Order Filing 67 NOTICE OF CHANGE OF ADDRESS by Joseph Michael Bonomo on behalf of Communications Workers of America, Local 1101. New Address: Pitta LLP, 120 Broadway, 28th Floor, New York, New York, United States of America 10271, 212-652-3890. (Bonomo, Joseph)
August 8, 2017 Opinion or Order Filing 66 AMENDED CIVIL CASE MANAGEMENT PLAN AND SCHEDULING ORDER: All parties do not consent to conducting all further proceedings before a United States Magistrate Judge, including motions and trial. 28 U.S.C. 636(c). Joinder of parties due by 5/5. Amended pleading due by 5/5/2017. Fact Discovery due by 9/22/2017. Deposition due by 8/21/2017. Expert Discovery due by 11/8/2017. This case is to be tried to a jury. Case Management Conference set for 11/28/2017 at 10:50 AM before Judge Lorna G. Schofield. Pre-Motion Conference set for 11/28/2017 at 10:50 AM before Judge Lorna G. Schofield. (Signed by Judge Lorna G. Schofield on 8/8/2017) (ap)
August 8, 2017 Opinion or Order Filing 65 ORDER granting in part and denying in part #64 Letter Motion for Extension of Time. Application GRANTED in part and DENIED in part. The parties' discovery deadlines are hereby extended from August 23, 2017, and October 9, 2017, to September 22, 2017, and November 8, 2017, respectively. A conference will be held on September 5, 2017, at 11:00 a.m. to discuss the status of discovery. Counsel for Defendants shall notify pro se Plaintiff about this Order as soon as possible. The Clerk of Court is directed to mail a copy of this Order to pro se Plaintiff. (Signed by Judge Lorna G. Schofield on 8/8/2017) (kgo)
August 8, 2017 Opinion or Order Transmission to Docket Assistant Clerk. Transmitted re: #65 Order on Motion for Extension of Time,,, to the Docket Assistant Clerk for case processing. (kgo)
August 8, 2017 Opinion or Order Set/Reset Deadlines: ( Expert Discovery due by 11/8/2017., Fact Discovery due by 9/22/2017.), Set/Reset Hearings:( Status Conference set for 9/5/2017 at 11:00 AM before Judge Lorna G. Schofield.) (kgo)
August 8, 2017 Opinion or Order Mailed a copy of #65 Order on Motion for Extension of Time, to Douglas J. Grant P.O. Box 2432 Bloomfield, NJ 07003. (jgo)
August 7, 2017 Opinion or Order Filing 64 LETTER MOTION for Extension of Time addressed to Judge Lorna G. Schofield from Barry N. Saltzman dated 08/07/2017. Document filed by Communications Workers of America, Local 1101.(Saltzman, Barry)
August 7, 2017 Opinion or Order Filing 63 NOTICE OF APPEARANCE by Michael Alan Bauman on behalf of Communications Workers of America, Local 1101. (Bauman, Michael)
August 4, 2017 Opinion or Order Filing 62 NOTICE OF APPEARANCE by Joseph Michael Bonomo on behalf of Communications Workers of America, Local 1101. (Bonomo, Joseph)
August 4, 2017 Opinion or Order Filing 61 FILING ERROR - DEFICIENT DOCKET ENTRY (SEE #62 Notice) - NOTICE OF APPEARANCE by Joseph Michael Bonomo on behalf of Communications Workers of America, Local 1101. (Bonomo, Joseph) Modified on 8/7/2017 (db).
July 26, 2017 Opinion or Order Filing 60 MEMO ENDORSEMENT on re: #59 Letter filed by Communications Workers of America, Local 1101. ENDORSEMENT: Pro se Plaintiff's letter dated July 11, 2017, is construed as a motion to disqualify the law firm of Pitta & Giblin LLP. For substantially the reasons stated herein, pro se Plaintiff's application is DENIED. Counsel for Defendants shall notify the pro se Plaintiff about this Order as soon as possible. The Clerk of Court is directed to mail a copy of this letter to the pro se Plaintiff. (Signed by Judge Lorna G. Schofield on 7/26/2017) (kgo)
July 26, 2017 Opinion or Order Transmission to Docket Assistant Clerk. Transmitted re: #60 Memo Endorsement,,, to the Docket Assistant Clerk for case processing. (kgo)
July 26, 2017 Opinion or Order Mailed a copy of #60 Memo Endorsement, to Douglas J. Grant P.O. Box 2432 Bloomfield, NJ 07003. (jgo)
July 25, 2017 Opinion or Order Filing 59 LETTER addressed to Judge Lorna G. Schofield from Barry N. Saltzman dated July 25, 2017 re: Response to Grant's application to disqualify. Document filed by Communications Workers of America, Local 1101.(Saltzman, Barry)
July 25, 2017 Opinion or Order Mailed a copy of #58 Order, Set Deadlines, to Douglas J. Grant P.O. Box 2432 Bloomfield, NJ 07003. (jgo)
July 24, 2017 Opinion or Order Filing 58 ORDER: It is hereby ORDERED that Plaintiff's letter is deemed an application to disqualify the law firm of Pitta & Giblin, LLP as attorney for Defendant Communications Workers of America, Local 1101. Said law firm shall file a letter response no later than July 26, 2017, at noon. Failure to file a response shall be construed as a consent to withdraw. Defendant shall notify pro se Plaintiff of this Order as soon as possible. The Clerk of Court is ordered to mail a copy of this Order to the pro se Plaintiff. (Signed by Judge Lorna G. Schofield on 7/24/2017) (anc) Modified on 8/2/2017 (anc).
July 24, 2017 Opinion or Order Transmission to Docket Assistant Clerk. Transmitted re: #58 Order,,, Set Deadlines to the Docket Assistant Clerk for case processing. (anc)
July 21, 2017 Opinion or Order Filing 57 MEMO ENDORSEMENT on re: #55 Letter filed by Douglas J. Grant. ENDORSEMENT: Application DENIED. The Court does not accept sur-reply briefs except under exceptional circumstances, which are not present here. Defendants shall notify pro se Plaintiff about this Order as soon as possible. The Clerk of Court is directed to mail a copy of this Order to pro se Plaintiff. (Signed by Judge Lorna G. Schofield on 7/21/2017) (kgo)
July 21, 2017 Opinion or Order Filing 56 LETTER addressed to Judge Lorna G. Schofield from Barry N. Saltzman dated July 21, 2017 re: response to Douglas Grant's request for a sur-reply. Document filed by Communications Workers of America, Local 1101.(Saltzman, Barry)
July 21, 2017 Opinion or Order Mailed a copy of #57 Memo Endorsement, to Douglas J. Grant P.O. Box 2432 Bloomfield, NJ 07003. (jgo)
July 21, 2017 Opinion or Order Transmission to Docket Assistant Clerk. Transmitted re: #57 Memo Endorsement,, to the Docket Assistant Clerk for case processing. (kgo)
July 20, 2017 Opinion or Order Filing 55 LETTER from Douglas J. Grant, dated 7/20/17 re: REQUEST TO RESPOND TO DEFENDANTS' MEMORANDUM OF LAW. Document filed by Douglas J. Grant.(sc)
July 18, 2017 Opinion or Order Filing 54 REPLY MEMORANDUM OF LAW in Support re: #41 MOTION to Dismiss . . Document filed by CWA National, CWA, District 1. (Hanlon, Nicholas)
July 18, 2017 Opinion or Order Filing 53 REPLY MEMORANDUM OF LAW in Support re: #37 MOTION to Dismiss . . Document filed by Communications Workers of America, Local 1101. (Saltzman, Barry)
July 11, 2017 Opinion or Order Minute Entry for proceedings held before Judge Lorna G. Schofield: Telephone Conference held on 7/11/2017. (jcs)
July 11, 2017 Opinion or Order Filing 52 MEMORANDUM OF LAW IN OPPOSITION TO DEFENDANTS' MOTION TO DISMISS; re: #37 MOTION to Dismiss ., #41 MOTION to Dismiss . Document filed by Douglas J. Grant. (Attachments: #1 main document)(sc)
July 11, 2017 Opinion or Order Filing 51 LETTER from Douglas J. Grant, dated 7/11/17 re: (CONFLICT OF INTEREST ISSUE) - Plaintiff believes that the defendants' attorney should recuse themselves from this case, because they are in violation of the Client-Lawyer Relationship Rule 1.7 Conflict of Interest etc. Document filed by Douglas J. Grant.(sc)
July 11, 2017 Opinion or Order Filing 50 ORDER: ORDERED that pro se Plaintiff Douglas J. Grant shall file a letter no later than July 13, 2017, describing an alleged conflict of interest that involves the law firm of Pitta & Giblin, LLP, which represents Defendant Communications Workers of America, Local 1101 (the Local Union). ORDERED that the Local Union shall file a letter response not to exceed three pages on or before July 21, 2017. Defendant shall notify pro se Plaintiff about this Order as soon as possible. The Clerk of Court is ordered to mail a copy of this Order to the pro se Plaintiff. (Signed by Judge Lorna G. Schofield on 7/11/2017) (ap)
July 11, 2017 Opinion or Order Transmission to Docket Assistant Clerk. Transmitted re: #50 Order to the Docket Assistant Clerk for case processing. (ap)
July 11, 2017 Opinion or Order Mailed a copy of #50 Order to Douglas J. Grant, P.O. Box 2432, Bloomfield, NJ 07003. (rro)
July 10, 2017 Opinion or Order Mailed a copy of #49 Order, Set Hearings, to Douglas J. Grant P.O. Box 2432 Bloomfield, NJ 07003. (jgo)
July 7, 2017 Opinion or Order Filing 49 ORDER: It is hereby ORDERED that the proceeding in this matter, previously scheduled for July 11, 2017 at 10:50 a.m., shall be rescheduled for July 11, 2017 at 10:40 a.m., due to a scheduling conflict. The Clerk of Court is respectfully directed to mail a copy of this order to the pro se plaintiff. ( Telephone Conference set for 7/11/2017 at 10:40 AM before Judge Lorna G. Schofield.) (Signed by Judge Lorna G. Schofield on 7/7/2017) (mro)
July 7, 2017 Opinion or Order Transmission to Docket Assistant Clerk. Transmitted re: #49 Order, Set Hearings, to the Docket Assistant Clerk for case processing. (mro)
July 6, 2017 Opinion or Order Filing 48 MEMO ENDORSEMENT on re: #47 Letter filed by Douglas J. Grant. ENDORSEMENT: Application GRANTED. The deadline for Plaintiff to file his Opposition is hereby extended from July 3, 2017, to July 11, 2017. The deadline for Defendants to file their Reply, if any, is extended from July 10, 2017, to July 18, 2017. Counsel for Defendants shall notify the pro se Plaintiff of this Order by email as soon as possible. The Clerk of Court is directed to mail a copy of this Order to the pro se Plaintiff. (Responses due by 7/11/2017, Replies due by 7/18/2017.) (Signed by Judge Lorna G. Schofield on 7/6/2017) (ras)
July 6, 2017 Opinion or Order Transmission to Docket Assistant Clerk. Transmitted re: #48 Memo Endorsement Set Deadlines to the Docket Assistant Clerk for case processing. (ras)
July 6, 2017 Opinion or Order Mailed a copy of #48 Memo Endorsement, Set Deadlines, to Douglas J. Grant P.O. Box 2432 Bloomfield, NJ 07003. (jgo)
July 5, 2017 Opinion or Order Filing 47 LETTER from Douglas J. Grant dated 7/5/17 re: Plaintiff requests that the Court grant an adjournment, until 7/11/17, for him to present his response to the defendants' Motion to Dismiss. Document filed by Douglas J. Grant.(sc)
June 27, 2017 Opinion or Order Filing 46 MEMO ENDORSEMENT on re: #45 Letter filed by Communications Workers of America, Local 1101. ENDORSEMENT: A telephone conference will be held on July 11, 2017, at 10:50 a.m. to discuss the issues pro se Plaintiff raises. The parties shall jointly call Chambers at (212) 805-0288 at the appointed time. The parties shall notify the Court promptly if these issues are resolved before the conference and it will be canceled. Counsel shall mail a copy of this Order to the pro se Plaintiff. The Clerk of Court is directed to mail a copy of this Order to the pro se Plaintiff. (Telephone Conference set for 7/11/2017 at 10:50 AM before Judge Lorna G. Schofield.) (Signed by Judge Lorna G. Schofield on 6/27/2017) (ras)
June 27, 2017 Opinion or Order Transmission to Docket Assistant Clerk. Transmitted re: #46 Memo Endorsement, Set Hearings to the Docket Assistant Clerk for case processing. (ras)
June 27, 2017 Opinion or Order Mailed a copy of #46 Memo Endorsement, Set Hearings, to Douglas J. Grant P.O. Box 2432 Bloomfield, NJ 07003. (jgo)
June 26, 2017 Opinion or Order Filing 45 JOINT LETTER addressed to Judge Lorna G. Schofield from Barry N. Saltzman dated June 26, 2017 re: Joint Status Letter. Document filed by Communications Workers of America, Local 1101.(Saltzman, Barry)
June 13, 2017 Opinion or Order Filing 44 NOTICE OF CHANGE OF ADDRESS by Amy S Young on behalf of CWA National, CWA, District 1. New Address: CWA Legal Department, 80 Pine Street, 37th Floor, New York, NY, United States 10005, 2123442515. (Young, Amy)
June 12, 2017 Opinion or Order Filing 43 MEMORANDUM OF LAW in Support re: #41 MOTION to Dismiss . . Document filed by CWA National, CWA, District 1. (Hanlon, Nicholas)
June 12, 2017 Opinion or Order Filing 42 DECLARATION of Nicholas Hanlon in Support re: #41 MOTION to Dismiss .. Document filed by CWA National, CWA, District 1. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit 1 through 8)(Hanlon, Nicholas)
June 12, 2017 Opinion or Order Filing 41 MOTION to Dismiss . Document filed by CWA National, CWA, District 1. Responses due by 7/3/2017(Hanlon, Nicholas)
June 12, 2017 Opinion or Order Filing 40 DECLARATION of Barry N. Saltzman in Support re: #37 MOTION to Dismiss .. Document filed by Communications Workers of America, Local 1101. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit 1, #2 Exhibit 2, #3 Exhibit 3, #4 Exhibit 4, #5 Exhibit 5, #6 Exhibit 6, #7 Exhibit 7)(Saltzman, Barry)
June 12, 2017 Opinion or Order Filing 39 NOTICE of to Pro Se Litigant Who Opposes a Rule 12 Motion Supported by Matters Outside the Pleadings. Document filed by Communications Workers of America, Local 1101. (Saltzman, Barry)
June 12, 2017 Opinion or Order Filing 38 MEMORANDUM OF LAW in Support re: #37 MOTION to Dismiss . . Document filed by Communications Workers of America, Local 1101. (Saltzman, Barry)
June 12, 2017 Opinion or Order Filing 37 MOTION to Dismiss . Document filed by Communications Workers of America, Local 1101. Responses due by 7/3/2017(Saltzman, Barry)
June 9, 2017 Opinion or Order Filing 36 NOTICE OF APPEARANCE by Amy S Young on behalf of CWA National, CWA, District 1. (Young, Amy)
May 8, 2017 Opinion or Order Filing 35 AMENDED COMPLAINT; re: amending #2 Complaint, against CWA National, CWA, District 1, Communications Workers of America, Local 1101, John Does with JURY DEMAND.Document filed by Douglas J. Grant. Related document: #2 Complaint, filed by Douglas J. Grant. (Attachments: #1 main document)(sc)
May 1, 2017 Opinion or Order Filing 33 ORDER: denying #25 Motion for Permission for Electronic Case Filing. Application DENIED. Plaintiff may refile the motion after he completes the classroom instructor-led introduction course for ECF. The Clerk of Court is directed to mail a copy of this Order to the pro se Plaintiff. (Signed by Judge Lorna G. Schofield on 5/1/2017) (ap)
May 1, 2017 Opinion or Order Transmission to Docket Assistant Clerk. Transmitted re: #33 Order on Motion for Permission for Electronic Case Filing to the Docket Assistant Clerk for case processing. (ap)
May 1, 2017 Opinion or Order Mailed a copy of #33 Order on Motion for Permission for Electronic Case Filing, to Douglas J. Grant P.O. Box 2432 Bloomfield, NJ 07003. (jgo)
April 26, 2017 Opinion or Order Filing 32 CIVIL CASE MANAGEMENT PLAN AND SCHEDULING ORDER: All parties do not consent to conducting all further proceedings before a United States Magistrate Judge, including motions and trial. This case is to be tried to a jury. Amended Pleadings due by 5/5/2017. Joinder of Parties due by 5/5/2017. Deposition due by 8/21/2017. Fact Discovery due by 8/23/2017. Expert Discovery due by 10/9/2017. Case Management Conference set for 10/24/2017 at 10:30 AM before Judge Lorna G. Schofield. Estimated trial time is three days. (Signed by Judge Lorna G. Schofield on 4/26/2017) (kgo)
April 25, 2017 Opinion or Order Minute Entry for proceedings held before Judge Lorna G. Schofield: Initial Pretrial Conference held on 4/25/2017. (jcs)
April 21, 2017 Opinion or Order Filing 34 MARSHAL'S PROCESS RECEIPT AND RETURN OF SERVICE EXECUTED Summons and Complaint, served. Communications Workers of America, Local 1101 served on 4/12/2017, answer due 6/12/2017. Service was accepted by Patricia M Shea, Headquarters Counsel. Document filed by Douglas J. Grant. (rro)
April 21, 2017 Opinion or Order Filing 31 JOINT LETTER addressed to Judge Lorna G. Schofield from Nicholas Hanlon dated 4-21-2017 re: Scheduling Order. Document filed by CWA National, CWA, District 1.(Hanlon, Nicholas)
April 21, 2017 Opinion or Order Filing 30 LETTER addressed to Judge Lorna G. Schofield from Barry N. Saltzman dated April 21, 2017 re: Joint Letter and Case Management Plan. Document filed by Mike Baxter, Mike Cefalo, Communications Workers of America, Local 1101, Peter Fiorelli, Sarrah Nasser, Sandy Nazario, Bill Nebeling, Keith Purce, Tiffany Rosario, Heather Trainor-Lawn.(Saltzman, Barry)
April 20, 2017 Opinion or Order Filing 29 ORDER: It is hereby ORDERED that the proceeding in this matter, previously scheduled for April 25, 2017 at 10:20 a.m., shall be rescheduled for April 25, 2017 at 5:00 p.m., due to a scheduling conflict. Any parties not located within the metropolitan area who wish to participate telephonically may do so by advising the Court, convening all parties on the line and calling chambers at (212) 805-0288. The Clerk of Court is directed to mail a copy of this order to the pro se plaintiff and defendant. Initial Conference set for 4/25/2017 at 05:00 PM before Judge Lorna G. Schofield. (Signed by Judge Lorna G. Schofield on 4/20/2017) (kgo)
April 19, 2017 Opinion or Order Filing 28 ORDER granting in part and denying in part #27 Letter Motion for Extension of Time to File Joint Letter and proposed Case Management Plan: Application GRANTED in part and DENIED in part. The parties' deadline to file the joint letter is hereby extended to April 21, 2017, at noon. The parties shall file their proposed case management plan no later than April 21, 2017, at noon. The Clerk of Court is directed to mail a copy of this Order to the pro se Plaintiff. Defense counsel shall email a copy of this Order to Plaintiff as soon as possible. (Signed by Judge Lorna G. Schofield on 4/19/2017) (jwh)
April 19, 2017 Opinion or Order Transmission to Docket Assistant Clerk. Transmitted re: #28 Order on Motion for Extension of Time to File to the Docket Assistant Clerk for case processing. (jwh)
April 19, 2017 Opinion or Order Mailed a copy of #28 Order on Motion for Extension of Time to File, to Douglas J. Grant P.O. Box 2432 Bloomfield, NJ 07003. (jgo)
April 18, 2017 Opinion or Order Filing 27 LETTER MOTION for Extension of Time to File Joint Letter and to Defer Filing of Case Management Plan addressed to Judge Lorna G. Schofield from Andrew D. Midgen dated April 18, 2017. Document filed by Mike Baxter, Mike Cefalo, Communications Workers of America, Local 1101, John Does, Peter Fiorelli, Sarrah Nasser, Sandy Nazario, Bill Nebeling, Keith Purce, Tiffany Rosario, Heather Trainor-Lawn.(Midgen, Andrew)
April 18, 2017 Opinion or Order Mailed a copy of #26 Memo Endorsement, to Douglas J. Grant P.O. Box 2432 Bloomfield, NJ 07003. (jgo)
April 17, 2017 Opinion or Order Filing 26 MEMO ENDORSEMENT: on re: #24 Letter filed by Douglas J. Grant. ENDORSEMENT: Application DENIED. The conference currently scheduled for April 25, 2017, at 10:20 a.m. will proceed as scheduled. Plaintiff and defense counsel shall appear in person. Plaintiff may raise his other applications and the conference. The parties are reminded to submit their joint letter and proposed case management plan no later than seven (7) days before the conference, per the Order dated January 23, 2017. The Clerk of court is directed to mail a copy of this Order to the pro se Plaintiff. Defense counsel shall email a copy of this Order to Plaintiff as soon as possible. (Signed by Judge Lorna G. Schofield on 4/17/2017) (ap) Modified on 4/18/2017 (ap). Modified on 4/25/2017 (ap). Modified on 4/26/2017 (ap).
April 17, 2017 Opinion or Order Transmission to Docket Assistant Clerk. Transmitted re: #26 Memo Endorsement to the Docket Assistant Clerk for case processing. (ap)
April 14, 2017 Opinion or Order Filing 25 MOTION for Permission for Douglas J. Grant to participate in electronic case filing in this case. Document filed by Douglas J. Grant.(man)
April 14, 2017 Opinion or Order Filing 24 LETTER from Douglas Grant dated 4/14/2017 re: Extension Request. Document filed by Douglas J. Grant.(man)
April 12, 2017 Opinion or Order Filing 23 NOTICE OF APPEARANCE by Nicholas Seth Hanlon on behalf of CWA National, CWA, District 1. (Hanlon, Nicholas)
April 6, 2017 Opinion or Order Filing 12 NOTICE OF APPEARANCE by Andrew David Midgen on behalf of Mike Baxter, Mike Cefalo, Communications Workers of America, Local 1101, Peter Fiorelli, Sarrah Nasser, Sandy Nazario, Bill Nebeling, Keith Purce, Tiffany Rosario, Heather Trainor-Lawn. (Midgen, Andrew)
April 6, 2017 Opinion or Order Filing 11 NOTICE OF APPEARANCE by Barry Neal Saltzman on behalf of Mike Baxter, Mike Cefalo, Communications Workers of America, Local 1101, Peter Fiorelli, Sarrah Nasser, Sandy Nazario, Bill Nebeling, Keith Purce, Tiffany Rosario, Heather Trainor-Lawn. (Saltzman, Barry)
April 5, 2017 Opinion or Order Filing 10 FILING ERROR - DEFICIENT DOCKET ENTRY (SEE #11 Notice) - NOTICE OF APPEARANCE by Barry Neal Saltzman on behalf of Mike Baxter, Mike Cefalo, Communications Workers of America, Local 1101, Peter Fiorelli, Sarrah Nasser, Sandy Nazario, Bill Nebeling, Keith Purce, Tiffany Rosario, Heather Trainor-Lawn. (Saltzman, Barry) Modified on 4/6/2017 (db).
March 9, 2017 Opinion or Order Filing 9 MARSHAL'S PROCESS RECEIPT AND RETURN OF SERVICE EXECUTED Summons and Complaint, served. CWA, District 1 served on 3/2/2017, answer due 5/1/2017. Service was made by Mail. Document filed by Douglas J. Grant. (rro)
February 8, 2017 Opinion or Order Mailed a copy of #8 Order on Motion for Permission for Electronic Case Filing, to Douglas J. Grant P.O. Box 2432 Bloomfield, NJ 07003. (jgo)
February 7, 2017 Opinion or Order Filing 8 ORDER denying #3 Motion for Permission for Electronic Case Filing. ORDERED Plaintiff's motion is DENIED without prejudice to renewal after Plaintiff completes the classroom instructor-led introduction course for ECF. Plaintiff can enroll in the training course at www.nysd.uscourts.gov/ecf_training.php. Plaintiff is advised that he need not come to court to file documents and can simply mail them to the Pro Se Office at the United States Courthouse, 500 Pearl Street, Room 200, New York, New York 10007. The Clerk of Court is directed to close Docket No. 3 and to mail a copy of this Order to the pro se Plaintiff. SO ORDERED. (Signed by Judge Lorna G. Schofield on 2/7/2017) (ama)
February 7, 2017 Opinion or Order Transmission to Docket Assistant Clerk. Transmitted re: #8 Order on Motion for Permission for Electronic Case Filing,,, to the Docket Assistant Clerk for case processing. (ama)
January 31, 2017 Opinion or Order Filing 22 MARSHAL'S PROCESS RECEIPT AND RETURN OF SERVICE EXECUTED Summons and Complaint, served. Communications Workers of America, Local 1101 served on 3/24/2017, answer due 4/14/2017. Service was accepted by John Valentine - Business Agent for local 1101. Document filed by Douglas J. Grant. (jgo)
January 31, 2017 Opinion or Order Filing 21 MARSHAL'S PROCESS RECEIPT AND RETURN OF SERVICE UNEXECUTED as to Mike Cefalo. Attempted Service of Summons and Complaint. Service was attempted on 3/24/2017. Document filed by Douglas J. Grant. (jgo)
January 31, 2017 Opinion or Order Filing 20 MARSHAL'S PROCESS RECEIPT AND RETURN OF SERVICE EXECUTED Summons and Complaint, served. Peter Fiorelli served on 2/28/2017, answer due 5/1/2017. Service was accepted by Barry N. Saltzman, attorney. Document filed by Douglas J. Grant. (rro)
January 31, 2017 Opinion or Order Filing 19 MARSHAL'S PROCESS RECEIPT AND RETURN OF SERVICE EXECUTED Summons and Complaint, served. Tiffany Rosario served on 2/28/2017, answer due 5/1/2017. Service was accepted by Barry N. Saltzman, attorney. Document filed by Douglas J. Grant. (rro)
January 31, 2017 Opinion or Order Filing 18 MARSHAL'S PROCESS RECEIPT AND RETURN OF SERVICE EXECUTED Summons and Complaint served. Heather Trainor-Lawn served on 2/28/2017, answer due 5/1/2017. Service was accepted by Barry N. Saltzman, attorney. Document filed by Douglas J. Grant. (rro)
January 31, 2017 Opinion or Order Filing 17 MARSHAL'S PROCESS RECEIPT AND RETURN OF SERVICE EXECUTED Summons and Complaint, served. Sarrah Nasser served on 2/28/2017, answer due 5/1/2017. Service was made by Mail. Document filed by Douglas J. Grant. (jgo)
January 31, 2017 Opinion or Order Filing 16 MARSHAL'S PROCESS RECEIPT AND RETURN OF SERVICE EXECUTED Summons and Complaint, served. Sanide Nazario served on 3/6/2017, answer due 5/5/2017. Service was made by Mail. Document filed by Douglas J. Grant. (jgo)
January 31, 2017 Opinion or Order Filing 15 MARSHAL'S PROCESS RECEIPT AND RETURN OF SERVICE EXECUTED Summons and Complaint, served. Mike Baxter served on 2/28/2017, answer due 5/1/2017. Service was made by Mail. Document filed by Douglas J. Grant. (jgo)
January 31, 2017 Opinion or Order Filing 14 MARSHAL'S PROCESS RECEIPT AND RETURN OF SERVICE EXECUTED Summons and Complaint, served. Bill Nebeling served on 2/28/2017, answer due 5/1/2017. Service was made by Mail. Document filed by Douglas J. Grant. (jgo)
January 31, 2017 Opinion or Order Filing 13 MARSHAL'S PROCESS RECEIPT AND RETURN OF SERVICE EXECUTED Summons and Complaint, served. Keith Purce served on 2/28/2017, answer due 5/1/2017. Service was made by Mail. Document filed by Douglas J. Grant. (jgo)
January 30, 2017 Opinion or Order Filing 7 ORDER OF SERVICE: The Clerk of Court is directed to mail a copy of this order to Plaintiff, together with an information package. The Clerk of Court is further instructed to complete the USM-285 forms with the addresses for Defendants Communications Workers of America, Local 1101; Communications Workers of America, District 1; Communications Workers of America; Keith Purce; Heather Trainer; Bill Nebeling; Sarrah Nasser; Tiffany Rosario; Mike Cefalo; Peter Ficorelli; Sanide Nazario; and Mike Baxter, and deliver all documents necessary to effect service to the U.S. Marshals Service. 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, 444-45 (1962) (holding that an appellant demonstrates good faith when he seeks review of a nonfrivolous issue). (Signed by Judge Lorna G. Schofield on 1/30/2017) (kgo)
January 30, 2017 Opinion or Order FRCP 4 Service Package Hand Delivered to U.S.M.: Package hand delivered to U.S.M. on 1/30/2017 per the instructions of Judge Lorna G. Schofield. See #7 Order of Service. (sbr)
January 30, 2017 Opinion or Order SUMMONS ISSUED as to All Defendants. (sbr)
January 30, 2017 Opinion or Order FRCP 4 (Information Package Mailed) to plaintiff at the address noted on the complaint/court's docket on 1/30/2017 via Regular Mail. The information package included: a copy of the Order of Service, Judge's individual rules, Instructions for Litigants Who Do Not Have Attorneys, Notice Regarding Privacy and Public Access to Electronic Case files, A Motions Guide, A Notice that the Pro Se Manual has been discontinued, a Notice of Change of Address to use if your contact information changes, a consent to proceed before a Magistrate Judge, and consent to electronic service forms. (sbr)
January 23, 2017 Opinion or Order Filing 5 ORDER: Initial Conference set for 4/25/2017 at 10:20 AM in Courtroom 1106, Thurgood Marshal Courthouse, 40 Foley Square, New York, NY 10007 before Judge Lorna G. Schofield. (Signed by Judge Lorna G. Schofield on 1/23/2017) (kgo)
January 18, 2017 Opinion or Order Magistrate Judge Sarah Netburn is so designated. (wb)
January 18, 2017 Opinion or Order NOTICE OF CASE REASSIGNMENT to Judge Lorna G. Schofield. Judge Unassigned is no longer assigned to the case. (wb)
January 17, 2017 Opinion or Order Filing 4 ORDER GRANTING IFP APPLICATION: Leave to proceed in this Court without prepayment of fees is authorized. 28 U.S.C. 1915. (Signed by Judge Colleen McMahon on 1/17/2017) (anc)
January 17, 2017 Opinion or Order Mailed a copy of #4 Order Granting IFP Application to Douglas J. Grant, P.O. Box 2432, Bloomfield, NJ 07003. (anc)
December 9, 2016 Opinion or Order Filing 3 MOTION for Permission for Douglas J. Grant to participate in electronic case filing in this case. Document filed by Douglas J. Grant.(sac)
December 9, 2016 Opinion or Order Filing 2 COMPLAINT against Mike Baxter, CWA National, CWA, District 1, Mike Cefalo, Communications Workers of America, Local 1101, John Does, Peter Fiorelli, Sarrah Nasser, Sandy Nazario, Bill Nebeling, Keith Purce, Tiffany Rosario, Heather Trainor-Lawn. Document filed by Douglas J. Grant.(sac)
December 9, 2016 Opinion or Order Filing 1 REQUEST TO PROCEED IN FORMA PAUPERIS. Document filed by Douglas J. Grant.(sac)
December 9, 2016 Opinion or Order Case Designated ECF. (sac)

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