Haft v. General Electric Company, et al
Plaintiff: Asher Haft and Robert Fisher
Defendant: General Electric Company,, Haier US Appliance Solutions, Inc. and Haier US Appliance Solutions, Inc. doing business as GE Appliances
Case Number: 1:2021cv00506
Filed: January 20, 2021
Court: US District Court for the Southern District of New York
Presiding Judge: Gregory H Woods
Nature of Suit: Contract: Other
Cause of Action: 28 U.S.C. § 1332 oc
Jury Demanded By: Plaintiff
Docket Report

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March 9, 2021 Opinion or Order Filing 33 NOTICE OF FILING OF OFFICIAL TRANSCRIPT Notice is hereby given that an official transcript of a CONFERENCE proceeding held on 2/25/21 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)
March 9, 2021 Opinion or Order Filing 32 TRANSCRIPT of Proceedings re: CONFERENCE held on 2/25/2021 before Judge Gregory H. Woods. 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 3/30/2021. Redacted Transcript Deadline set for 4/9/2021. Release of Transcript Restriction set for 6/7/2021..(McGuirk, Kelly)
March 9, 2021 Opinion or Order Filing 31 AMENDED COMPLAINT amending #1 Complaint against General Electric Company,, Haier US Appliance Solutions, Inc. with JURY DEMAND.Document filed by Asher Haft, Robert Fisher. Related document: #1 Complaint..(Soffin, Rachel)
March 8, 2021 Opinion or Order Filing 30 ORDER. The Court has reviewed the parties' March 5, 2021 joint letter regarding Plaintiff's proposed amended complaint. Plaintiff is permitted to file his amended complaint. The amended complaint must be filed no later than March 10, 2021. The deadline for Defendants to request a pre-motion conference or otherwise respond to the amended complaint is 14 days after service of the amended complaint. (HEREBY ORDERED by Judge Gregory H. Woods) (Text Only Order) (wv)
March 8, 2021 Opinion or Order Filing 29 ORDER granting #26 Motion for Hays C. Doan to Appear Pro Hac Vice. (HEREBY ORDERED by Judge Gregory H. Woods)(Text Only Order) (wv)
March 8, 2021 Opinion or Order Filing 28 ORDER granting #22 Motion for Juan S. Ramirez to Appear Pro Hac Vice. (HEREBY ORDERED by Judge Gregory H. Woods)(Text Only Order) (wv)
March 5, 2021 Opinion or Order Filing 27 JOINT LETTER addressed to Judge Gregory H. Woods from Marissa S. Ronk and Rachel Soffin dated 03/05/21 re: Joint Letter Regarding Amendment of Plaintiffs Complaint. Document filed by General Electric Company,, Haier US Appliance Solutions, Inc.. (Attachments: #1 GE Amended Complaint Final Draft - Clean, #2 GE Blackline Amended Complaint 3.4.21).(Ronk, Marissa)
March 5, 2021 Opinion or Order Filing 26 MOTION for Hays C. Doan to Appear Pro Hac Vice . Filing fee $ 200.00, receipt number ANYSDC-24211275. Motion and supporting papers to be reviewed by Clerk's Office staff. Document filed by General Electric Company,, Haier US Appliance Solutions, Inc.. (Attachments: #1 Affidavit in Support of Motion for Admission Pro Hac Vice, #2 Text of Proposed Order Order for Admission Pro Hac Vice).(Doan, Hays)
March 5, 2021 Opinion or Order Filing 25 ORDER granting #20 Motion for Marissa S. Ronk to Appear Pro Hac Vice. (HEREBY ORDERED by Judge Gregory H. Woods)(Text Only Order) (wv)
March 5, 2021 Opinion or Order Filing 24 ORDER. The Court has received the parties' March 4, 2021 joint letter regarding Plaintiff's proposed amended complaint. The Court appreciates that the parties have met and conferred pursuant to the Court's February 26, 2021 order. However, the joint letter does not clearly state whether Defendants consent to the proposed amendments. The parties are directed to re-submit their application with that information. (HEREBY ORDERED by Judge Gregory H. Woods) (Text Only Order) (wv)
March 5, 2021 Opinion or Order >>>NOTICE REGARDING PRO HAC VICE MOTION. Regarding Document No. #22 MOTION for Juan S. Ramirez to Appear Pro Hac Vice . Filing fee $ 200.00, receipt number ANYSDC-24205659. Motion and supporting papers to be reviewed by Clerk's Office staff.. The document has been reviewed and there are no deficiencies. (wb)
March 5, 2021 Opinion or Order >>>NOTICE REGARDING PRO HAC VICE MOTION. Regarding Document No. #26 MOTION for Hays C. Doan to Appear Pro Hac Vice . Filing fee $ 200.00, receipt number ANYSDC-24211275. Motion and supporting papers to be reviewed by Clerk's Office staff.. The document has been reviewed and there are no deficiencies. (wb)
March 4, 2021 Opinion or Order Filing 23 JOINT LETTER addressed to Judge Gregory H. Woods from Rachel Soffin and Mona Simonian dated March 4, 2021 re: Proposed Amended Complaint Pursuant to ECF No. 21. Document filed by Asher Haft. (Attachments: #1 First Amended Complaint (Clean), #2 First Amended Complaint (Blackline)).(Soffin, Rachel)
March 4, 2021 Opinion or Order Filing 22 MOTION for Juan S. Ramirez to Appear Pro Hac Vice . Filing fee $ 200.00, receipt number ANYSDC-24205659. Motion and supporting papers to be reviewed by Clerk's Office staff. Document filed by General Electric Company,, Haier US Appliance Solutions, Inc.. (Attachments: #1 Affidavit in Support of Motion for Admission Pro Hac Vice, #2 Text of Proposed Order).(Ramirez, Juan)
February 26, 2021 Opinion or Order Filing 21 ORDER. As stated on the record during the February 25, 2021 conference, the parties are directed to meet and confer regarding Plaintiff's willingness to amend the complaint, and to submit a joint letter to the Court by no later than March 4, 2021. If Plaintiff elects to amend the complaint, the parties are directed to attach the proposed amended complaint and a blackline showing all changes. Discovery is stayed through the date of the next pre-motion letter. If Plaintiff declines to amend the complaint, the parties are directed to propose a briefing schedule for Defendants' anticipated motion to dismiss, and Defendants may renew their request for a stay of discovery pending resolution of their motion. (HEREBY ORDERED by Judge Gregory H. Woods) (Text Only Order) (wv)
February 25, 2021 Opinion or Order Minute Entry for proceedings held before Judge Gregory H. Woods: Telephone Conference held on 2/25/2021. (Court Reporter Eve Giniger) (wv)
February 24, 2021 Opinion or Order Filing 20 MOTION for Marissa S. Ronk to Appear Pro Hac Vice . Filing fee $ 200.00, receipt number ANYSDC-24074849. Motion and supporting papers to be reviewed by Clerk's Office staff. Document filed by General Electric Company,, Haier US Appliance Solutions, Inc.. (Attachments: #1 Affidavit in Support of Motion for Admission Pro Hac Vice, #2 Certificate of Good Standing Colorado, #3 Certificate of Good Standing Illinois, #4 Certificate of Good Standing Wisconsin, #5 Text of Proposed Order Order for Admission Pro Hac Vice).(Ronk, Marissa)
February 24, 2021 Opinion or Order >>>NOTICE REGARDING PRO HAC VICE MOTION. Regarding Document No. #20 MOTION for Marissa S. Ronk to Appear Pro Hac Vice . Filing fee $ 200.00, receipt number ANYSDC-24074849. Motion and supporting papers to be reviewed by Clerk's Office staff.. The document has been reviewed and there are no deficiencies. (wb)
February 19, 2021 Opinion or Order Filing 19 LETTER RESPONSE to Motion addressed to Judge Gregory H. Woods from Rachel Soffin dated 02-19-2021 re: #15 LETTER MOTION for Conference on Defendants' Intended Motion to Dismiss addressed to Judge Gregory H. Woods from Marissa S. Ronk dated February 16, 2021. . Document filed by Asher Haft..(Soffin, Rachel)
February 17, 2021 Opinion or Order Filing 18 ORDER granting #11 Motion for Rachel L. Soffin to Appear Pro Hac Vice. (HEREBY ORDERED by Judge Gregory H. Woods)(Text Only Order) (wv)
February 17, 2021 Opinion or Order Filing 17 ORDER granting #10 Motion for Jonathan B. Cohen to Appear Pro Hac Vice. (HEREBY ORDERED by Judge Gregory H. Woods)(Text Only Order) (wv)
February 17, 2021 Opinion or Order Filing 16 ORDER granting #15 Letter Motion for Conference. Defendants' February 16, 2021 request for a pre-motion conference, Dkt. No. 15, is granted. The Court will hold a teleconference regarding Defendants' proposed motion to dismiss on February 25, 2021 at 3:00 p.m. The parties are directed to the Court's Emergency Rules in Light of COVID-19, which are available on the Court's website, for the dial-in number and other relevant instructions. The parties are specifically directed to comply with Rule 2(C) of the Court's Emergency Rules. (HEREBY ORDERED by Judge Gregory H. Woods)(Text Only Order) (wv)
February 16, 2021 Opinion or Order Filing 15 LETTER MOTION for Conference on Defendants' Intended Motion to Dismiss addressed to Judge Gregory H. Woods from Marissa S. Ronk dated February 16, 2021. Document filed by General Electric Company,, Haier US Appliance Solutions, Inc...(Simonian, Maryaneh)
February 16, 2021 Opinion or Order Filing 14 RULE 7.1 CORPORATE DISCLOSURE STATEMENT. No Corporate Parent. Document filed by General Electric Company,..(Simonian, Maryaneh)
February 16, 2021 Opinion or Order Filing 13 RULE 7.1 CORPORATE DISCLOSURE STATEMENT. Identifying Corporate Parent Haier US Appliance Holdings, Inc., Corporate Parent Haier Smart Home Co., Ltd. for Haier US Appliance Solutions, Inc.. Document filed by Haier US Appliance Solutions, Inc...(Simonian, Maryaneh)
February 3, 2021 Opinion or Order Filing 12 NOTICE OF INITIAL PRETRIAL CONFERENCE: Initial Conference set for 4/14/2021 at 01:00 PM before Judge Gregory H. Woods. The conference will be conducted by telephone. The parties are directed to the Court's Emergency Rules in Light of COVID-19, which are available on the Court's website, for the dial-in number and other relevant instructions. The parties are specifically directed to comply with Rule 2(C) of the Court's Emergency Rules. (Signed by Judge Gregory H. Woods on 2/3/2021) (mro)
February 3, 2021 Opinion or Order NOTICE OF CASE REASSIGNMENT to Judge Gregory H. Woods. Judge John G. Koeltl is no longer assigned to the case. (ad)
February 2, 2021 Opinion or Order Filing 11 MOTION for Rachel L. Soffin to Appear Pro Hac Vice . Filing fee $ 200.00, receipt number ANYSDC-23790674. Motion and supporting papers to be reviewed by Clerk's Office staff. Document filed by Asher Haft. (Attachments: #1 Affidavit, #2 Proposed Order, #3 FL Certificate of Good Standing, #4 GA Certificate of Good Standing).(Soffin, Rachel)
February 2, 2021 Opinion or Order >>>NOTICE REGARDING PRO HAC VICE MOTION. Regarding Document No. #11 MOTION for Rachel L. Soffin to Appear Pro Hac Vice . Filing fee $ 200.00, receipt number ANYSDC-23790674. Motion and supporting papers to be reviewed by Clerk's Office staff.. The document has been reviewed and there are no deficiencies. (wb)
January 28, 2021 Opinion or Order Filing 10 MOTION for Jonathan B. Cohen to Appear Pro Hac Vice . Filing fee $ 200.00, receipt number ANYSDC-23734922. Motion and supporting papers to be reviewed by Clerk's Office staff. Document filed by Asher Haft. (Attachments: #1 Affidavit, #2 Proposed Order, #3 Certificate of Good Standing).(Cohen, Jonathan)
January 28, 2021 Opinion or Order Filing 9 SUMMONS RETURNED EXECUTED Summons and Complaint served. Haier US Appliance Solutions, Inc. served on 1/26/2021, answer due 2/16/2021. Service was accepted by Patrick Duffy, Intake Specialist. Document filed by Asher Haft..(Straus, Alex)
January 28, 2021 Opinion or Order Filing 8 SUMMONS RETURNED EXECUTED Summons and Complaint served. General Electric Company, served on 1/25/2021, answer due 2/16/2021. Service was accepted by Jordan Deasy, Executive Assistant Legal Department. Document filed by Asher Haft..(Straus, Alex)
January 28, 2021 Opinion or Order >>>NOTICE REGARDING PRO HAC VICE MOTION. Regarding Document No. #10 MOTION for Jonathan B. Cohen to Appear Pro Hac Vice . Filing fee $ 200.00, receipt number ANYSDC-23734922. Motion and supporting papers to be reviewed by Clerk's Office staff.. The document has been reviewed and there are no deficiencies. (wb)
January 21, 2021 Opinion or Order Filing 7 ELECTRONIC SUMMONS ISSUED as to Haier US Appliance Solutions, Inc.. (sj)
January 21, 2021 Opinion or Order Filing 6 ELECTRONIC SUMMONS ISSUED as to General Electric Company,. (sj)
January 21, 2021 Opinion or Order CASE OPENING INITIAL ASSIGNMENT NOTICE: The above-entitled action is assigned to Judge John G. Koeltl. Please download and review the Individual Practices of the assigned District Judge, located at #https://nysd.uscourts.gov/judges/district-judges. Attorneys are responsible for providing courtesy copies to judges where their Individual Practices require such. Please download and review the ECF Rules and Instructions, located at #https://nysd.uscourts.gov/rules/ecf-related-instructions..(sj)
January 21, 2021 Opinion or Order ***NOTICE TO ATTORNEY REGARDING PARTY MODIFICATION. Notice to attorney Alex Rafael Straus. The party information for the following party/parties has been modified: Asher Haft; Haier US Appliance Solutions, Inc.. The information for the party/parties has been modified for the following reason/reasons: party text was omitted; alias party name was omitted. (sj)
January 21, 2021 Opinion or Order Magistrate Judge Kevin Nathaniel Fox is so designated. Pursuant to 28 U.S.C. Section 636(c) and Fed. R. Civ. P. 73(b)(1) parties are notified that they may consent to proceed before a United States Magistrate Judge. Parties who wish to consent may access the necessary form at the following link: #https://nysd.uscourts.gov/sites/default/files/2018-06/AO-3.pdf. (sj)
January 21, 2021 Opinion or Order Case Designated ECF. (sj)
January 20, 2021 Opinion or Order Filing 5 RULE 7.1 CORPORATE DISCLOSURE STATEMENT. No Corporate Parent. Document filed by Asher Haft..(Straus, Alex)
January 20, 2021 Opinion or Order Filing 4 REQUEST FOR ISSUANCE OF SUMMONS as to Haier US Appliance Solutions Inc., re: #1 Complaint. Document filed by Asher Haft..(Straus, Alex)
January 20, 2021 Opinion or Order Filing 3 REQUEST FOR ISSUANCE OF SUMMONS as to General Electric Company, re: #1 Complaint. Document filed by Asher Haft..(Straus, Alex)
January 20, 2021 Opinion or Order Filing 2 CIVIL COVER SHEET filed..(Straus, Alex)
January 20, 2021 Opinion or Order Filing 1 COMPLAINT against General Electric Company,, Haier US Appliance Solutions, Inc.. (Filing Fee $ 402.00, Receipt Number ANYSDC-23605117)Document filed by Asher Haft..(Straus, Alex)

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Plaintiff: Asher Haft
Represented By: Alex Rafael Straus
Represented By: Rachel L. Soffin
Represented By: Jonathan Betten Cohen
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Plaintiff: Robert Fisher
Represented By: Rachel L. Soffin
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Defendant: General Electric Company,
Represented By: Marissa Ronk
Represented By: Hays Doan
Represented By: Maryaneh Mona Simonian
Represented By: Juan S. Ramirez
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