Kohari et al v. MetLife Group, Inc. et al
Plaintiff: Rita Kohari, John Radolec and Mohani Jaikaran
Defendant: MetLife Group, Inc., Metropolitan Life Insurance Company, Benefit Plans Investment Advisory Committee, John and Jane Does 1-20, Employee Benefits Committee of MetLife Group, Inc. and MetLife Group Benefit Plans Investment Advisory Committee
Case Number: 1:2021cv06146
Filed: July 19, 2021
Court: US District Court for the Southern District of New York
Presiding Judge: John P Cronan
Referring Judge: Jennifer H Rearden
Nature of Suit: Labor: E.R.I.S.A.
Cause of Action: 29 U.S.C. § 1001 E.R.I.S.A.: Employee Retirement
Jury Demanded By: None
Docket Report

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Date Filed Document Text
October 6, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 105 JOINT LETTER MOTION to Stay addressed to Judge Jennifer H. Rearden from Paul J. Lukas dated October 6, 2023. Document filed by Mohani Jaikaran, Rita Kohari, John Radolec..(Lukas, Paul)
October 4, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 104 ORDER: granting #102 Letter Motion for Extension of Time. Application Granted. SO ORDERED. (Signed by Judge Jennifer H. Rearden on 10/04/2023) (ama)
October 4, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 103 MOTION for Steven Jon Eiden to Appear Pro Hac Vice . Motion and supporting papers to be reviewed by Clerk's Office staff. Document filed by Mohani Jaikaran, Rita Kohari, John Radolec. (Attachments: #1 Affidavit of Steven J. Eiden, #2 Proposed Order granting admission Pro Hac Vice).(Eiden, Steven) Modified on 10/4/2023 (va). Modified on 10/6/2023 (va).
October 4, 2023 Opinion or Order Pro Hac Vice Fee Payment: for #103 MOTION for Steven Jon Eiden to Appear Pro Hac Vice . Motion and supporting papers to be reviewed by Clerk's Office staff.. Filing fee $ 200.00, receipt number ANYSDC-28380527..(Eiden, Steven)
October 4, 2023 Opinion or Order Set/Reset Deadlines: Expert Discovery due by 10/27/2023. Motions due by 12/15/2023. Pretrial Order due by 12/15/2023. Responses due by 1/19/2024 Replies due by 1/26/2024. Ready for Trial by 1/26/2024. (ama)
September 15, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 102 JOINT LETTER MOTION for Extension of Time and Status Report addressed to Judge Jennifer H. Rearden from Paul Lukas dated September 15, 2023. Document filed by Mohani Jaikaran, Rita Kohari, John Radolec..(Lukas, Paul)
August 21, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 101 NOTICE OF FILING OF OFFICIAL TRANSCRIPT Notice is hereby given that an official transcript of a CONFERNECE proceeding held on 7/24/2023 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)
August 21, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 100 TRANSCRIPT of Proceedings re: CONFERENCE held on 7/24/2023 before Judge Jennifer H. Rearden. Court Reporter/Transcriber: Andrew Walker, (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 9/11/2023. Redacted Transcript Deadline set for 9/21/2023. Release of Transcript Restriction set for 11/20/2023..(McGuirk, Kelly)
August 15, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 99 ORDER granting #98 Letter Motion for Extension of Time to Complete Discovery. Application GRANTED. The deadline to complete discovery is extended to October 13, 2023. By September 15, 2023, the parties shall file a joint letter updating the Court on the status of this matter. SO ORDERED. Discovery due by 10/13/2023. (Signed by Judge Jennifer H. Rearden on 8/15/2023) (vfr)
August 15, 2023 Opinion or Order Set/Reset Deadlines: Deposition due by 10/13/2023. Expert Discovery due by 10/13/2023. (vfr)
August 14, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 98 JOINT LETTER MOTION for Extension of Time to Complete Discovery addressed to Judge Jennifer H. Rearden from Amanda Amert dated August 14, 2023. Document filed by Benefit Plans Investment Advisory Committee, Employee Benefits Committee of MetLife Group, Inc., MetLife Group Benefit Plans Investment Advisory Committee, MetLife Group, Inc., Metropolitan Life Insurance Company..(Amert, Amanda)
August 4, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 97 JOINT LETTER addressed to Judge Jennifer H. Rearden from Paul Lukas dated 08/04/2023 re: mediator. Document filed by Mohani Jaikaran, Rita Kohari, John Radolec..(Lukas, Paul)
July 28, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 96 JOINT LETTER addressed to Judge Jennifer H. Rearden from Paul Lukas dated 7/28/2023 re: mediation. Document filed by Mohani Jaikaran, Rita Kohari, John Radolec..(Lukas, Paul)
July 24, 2023 Opinion or Order Minute Entry for proceedings held before Judge Jennifer H. Rearden: Status Conference held on 7/24/2023. The parties are directed to order the transcript and split the cost. (Court Reporter Andrew Walker) (kwi)
July 21, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 95 Members of the public may access the July 24, 2023 status conference by dialing 646-453-4442 and entering Conference ID: 232 433 264#, but are to keep their phones muted during the proceeding. (HEREBY ORDERED by Judge Jennifer H. Rearden) (Text Only Order) (jha)
July 17, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 94 JOINT LETTER addressed to Judge Jennifer H. Rearden from Brock J. Specht dated 07/17/2023 re: Joint Status Letter. Document filed by Mohani Jaikaran, Rita Kohari, John Radolec..(Specht, Brock)
June 21, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 93 REPLY MEMORANDUM OF LAW in Support re: #75 MOTION to Certify Class . . Document filed by Mohani Jaikaran, Rita Kohari, John Radolec..(Specht, Brock)
June 14, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 92 ***EX-PARTE***AMENDED MEMORANDUM OF LAW in Opposition re: #75 MOTION to Certify Class . . Document filed by Benefit Plans Investment Advisory Committee, Employee Benefits Committee of MetLife Group, Inc., MetLife Group Benefit Plans Investment Advisory Committee, MetLife Group, Inc., Metropolitan Life Insurance Company. Motion or Order to File Under Seal: #89 .(Amert, Amanda)
June 14, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 91 ***EX-PARTE***DECLARATION of Amanda S. Amert in Opposition re: #75 MOTION to Certify Class .. Document filed by Benefit Plans Investment Advisory Committee, Employee Benefits Committee of MetLife Group, Inc., MetLife Group Benefit Plans Investment Advisory Committee, MetLife Group, Inc., Metropolitan Life Insurance Company. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit 1, #2 Exhibit 2, #3 Exhibit 3, #4 Exhibit 5, #5 Exhibit 10, #6 Exhibit 11, #7 Exhibit 12, #8 Exhibit 13, #9 Exhibit 15, #10 Exhibit 16, #11 Exhibit 18, #12 Exhibit 19, #13 Exhibit 20, #14 Exhibit 21, #15 Exhibit 22, #16 Exhibit 23, #17 Exhibit 24, #18 Exhibit 25, #19 Exhibit 26, #20 Exhibit 27, #21 Exhibit 28, #22 Exhibit 29, #23 Exhibit 30, #24 Exhibit 32, #25 Exhibit 33)Motion or Order to File Under Seal: #89 .(Amert, Amanda)
June 14, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 90 ***EX-PARTE*** MEMORANDUM OF LAW in Opposition re: #75 MOTION to Certify Class . . Document filed by Benefit Plans Investment Advisory Committee, Employee Benefits Committee of MetLife Group, Inc., MetLife Group Benefit Plans Investment Advisory Committee, MetLife Group, Inc., Metropolitan Life Insurance Company. Motion or Order to File Under Seal: #89 .(Amert, Amanda)
June 14, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 89 LETTER MOTION to Seal Confidential Documents addressed to Judge Jennifer H. Rearden from Amanda Amert dated June 14, 2023. Document filed by Benefit Plans Investment Advisory Committee, Employee Benefits Committee of MetLife Group, Inc., MetLife Group Benefit Plans Investment Advisory Committee, MetLife Group, Inc., Metropolitan Life Insurance Company..(Amert, Amanda)
June 14, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 88 DECLARATION of Daniel Kheel in Opposition re: #75 MOTION to Certify Class .. Document filed by Benefit Plans Investment Advisory Committee, Employee Benefits Committee of MetLife Group, Inc., MetLife Group Benefit Plans Investment Advisory Committee, MetLife Group, Inc., Metropolitan Life Insurance Company..(Amert, Amanda)
June 14, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 87 DECLARATION of Amanda S. Amert in Opposition re: #75 MOTION to Certify Class .. Document filed by Benefit Plans Investment Advisory Committee, Employee Benefits Committee of MetLife Group, Inc., MetLife Group Benefit Plans Investment Advisory Committee, MetLife Group, Inc., Metropolitan Life Insurance Company. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit 1, #2 Exhibit 2, #3 Exhibit 3, #4 Exhibit 4, #5 Exhibit 5, #6 Exhibit 6, #7 Exhibit 7, #8 Exhibit 8, #9 Exhibit 9, #10 Exhibit 10, #11 Exhibit 11, #12 Exhibit 12, #13 Exhibit 13, #14 Exhibit 14, #15 Exhibit 15, #16 Exhibit 16, #17 Exhibit 17, #18 Exhibit 18, #19 Exhibit 19, #20 Exhibit 20, #21 Exhibit 21, #22 Exhibit 22, #23 Exhibit 23, #24 Exhibit 24, #25 Exhibit 25, #26 Exhibit 26, #27 Exhibit 27, #28 Exhibit 28, #29 Exhibit 29, #30 Exhibit 30, #31 Exhibit 31, #32 Exhibit 32, #33 Exhibit 33, #34 Exhibit 34, #35 Exhibit 35, #36 Exhibit 36, #37 Exhibit 37, #38 Exhibit 38).(Amert, Amanda)
June 14, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 86 MEMORANDUM OF LAW in Opposition re: #75 MOTION to Certify Class . . Document filed by Benefit Plans Investment Advisory Committee, Employee Benefits Committee of MetLife Group, Inc., MetLife Group Benefit Plans Investment Advisory Committee, MetLife Group, Inc., Metropolitan Life Insurance Company..(Amert, Amanda)
June 8, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 85 AMENDED LETTER MOTION to Seal Defendants confidential information that Plaintiffs filed in connection with their Motion for Class Certification and Memorandum in Support [75 & 76] addressed to Judge Jennifer H. Rearden from Amanda Amert dated June 8, 2023. Document filed by Benefit Plans Investment Advisory Committee, Employee Benefits Committee of MetLife Group, Inc., MetLife Group Benefit Plans Investment Advisory Committee, MetLife Group, Inc., Metropolitan Life Insurance Company..(Amert, Amanda)
June 5, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 84 LETTER MOTION to Seal Confidential Documents addressed to Judge Jennifer H. Rearden from Amanda S. Amert dated June 5, 2023. Document filed by Employee Benefits Committee of MetLife Group, Inc., MetLife Group Benefit Plans Investment Advisory Committee, MetLife Group, Inc., Metropolitan Life Insurance Company..(Amert, Amanda)
June 1, 2023 Opinion or Order ***NOTICE TO COURT REGARDING PROPOSED ORDER. Document No. #83 Proposed Order was reviewed and approved as to form. (tp)
May 31, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 83 PROPOSED ORDER. Document filed by Mohani Jaikaran, Rita Kohari, John Radolec. Related Document Number: #75 ..(Specht, Brock) Proposed Order to be reviewed by Clerk's Office staff.
May 31, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 82 DECLARATION of Mohani Jaikaran in Support re: #75 MOTION to Certify Class .. Document filed by Mohani Jaikaran, Rita Kohari, John Radolec..(Specht, Brock)
May 31, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 81 DECLARATION of John Radolec in Support re: #75 MOTION to Certify Class .. Document filed by Mohani Jaikaran, Rita Kohari, John Radolec..(Specht, Brock)
May 31, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 80 DECLARATION of Rita Kohari in Support re: #75 MOTION to Certify Class .. Document filed by Mohani Jaikaran, Rita Kohari, John Radolec..(Specht, Brock)
May 31, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 79 ***SELECTED PARTIES***DECLARATION of Brock J. Specht in Support re: #75 MOTION to Certify Class .. Document filed by Mohani Jaikaran, John Radolec, Rita Kohari, Employee Benefits Committee of MetLife Group, Inc., John and Jane Does 1-20, MetLife Group Benefit Plans Investment Advisory Committee, MetLife Group, Inc., Metropolitan Life Insurance Company. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit 2 - METLIFE-K00011442, #2 Exhibit 10 Part 1 - METLIFE-K00000701, #3 Exhibit 10 Part 2 - METLIFE-K00000701, #4 Exhibit 12 - METLIFE- K00165707, #5 Exhibit 13 - METLIFE-K00043908, #6 Exhibit 15 - METLIFE-K00043904, #7 Exhibit 17 - METLIFE-K00055323, #8 Exhibit 22 - METLIFE-K00199670, #9 Exhibit 23 - METLIFE-K00002042, #10 Exhibit 24 - METLIFE-K00055309)Motion or Order to File Under Seal: #74 .(Specht, Brock)
May 31, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 78 DECLARATION of Brock J. Specht in Support re: #75 MOTION to Certify Class .. Document filed by Mohani Jaikaran, Rita Kohari, John Radolec. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit 1 - 2021 Form 5500 excerpts, #2 Exhibit 2 - Placeholder, #3 Exhibit 3 - 2020 Form 5500 excerpts, #4 Exhibit 4 - 2019 Form 5500 excerpts, #5 Exhibit 5 - 2018 Form 5500 excerpts, #6 Exhibit 6 - 2017 Form 5500 excerpts, #7 Exhibit 7 - 2016 Form 5500 excerpts, #8 Exhibit 8 - 2015 Form 5500 excerpts, #9 Exhibit 9 - BrightScope Plan Export, #10 Exhibit 10 - Placeholder, #11 Exhibit 11 - Defs Supplemental Responses to Plfs Interrogatories, #12 Exhibit 12 - Placeholder, #13 Exhibit 13- Placeholder, #14 Exhibit 14 - Bernstein Deposition Exhibit 3,, #15 Exhibit 15 - Placeholder, #16 Exhibit 16 - Handal Deposition Excerpts, #17 Exhibit 17 - Placeholder, #18 Exhibit 18 - Bernstein Deposition Excerpts, #19 Exhibit 19 - Liau Deposition Excerpts, #20 Exhibit 20 - Investment Policy Statement_2020.04.01, #21 Exhibit 21 - Cox Deposition Excerpts, #22 Exhibit 22 - Placeholder, #23 Exhibit 23 - Placeholder, #24 Exhibit 24 - Placeholder).(Specht, Brock)
May 31, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 77 MEMORANDUM OF LAW in Support re: #75 MOTION to Certify Class . Redacted. Document filed by Mohani Jaikaran, Rita Kohari, John Radolec..(Specht, Brock)
May 31, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 76 ***SELECTED PARTIES*** MEMORANDUM OF LAW in Support re: #75 MOTION to Certify Class . . Document filed by Mohani Jaikaran, John Radolec, Rita Kohari, Employee Benefits Committee of MetLife Group, Inc., John and Jane Does 1-20, MetLife Group Benefit Plans Investment Advisory Committee, MetLife Group, Inc., Metropolitan Life Insurance Company. Motion or Order to File Under Seal: #74 .(Specht, Brock)
May 31, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 75 MOTION to Certify Class . Document filed by Mohani Jaikaran, Rita Kohari, John Radolec. Responses due by 6/14/2023.(Specht, Brock)
May 31, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 74 LETTER MOTION to Seal Certain Documents addressed to Judge Jennifer H. Rearden from Brock J. Specht dated 05/31/2023. Document filed by Mohani Jaikaran, Rita Kohari, John Radolec..(Specht, Brock)
May 25, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 73 ORDER granting #72 Motion for Sara E. Ohlman to Appear Pro Hac Vice (HEREBY ORDERED by Judge Jennifer H. Rearden)(Text Only Order) (kwi)
May 24, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 72 MOTION for Sara E. Ohlman to Appear Pro Hac Vice (receipt number ANYSDC-27608724). Motion and supporting papers to be reviewed by Clerk's Office staff. Document filed by Employee Benefits Committee of MetLife Group, Inc., MetLife Group Benefit Plans Investment Advisory Committee, MetLife Group, Inc., Metropolitan Life Insurance Company. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit A, #2 Exhibit B, #3 Text of Proposed Order PROPOSED ORDER).(Ohlman, Sara)
May 24, 2023 Opinion or Order >>>NOTICE REGARDING PRO HAC VICE MOTION. Regarding Document No. #72 MOTION for Sara E. Ohlman to Appear Pro Hac Vice (receipt number ANYSDC-27608724). Motion and supporting papers to be reviewed by Clerk's Office staff.. The document has been reviewed and there are no deficiencies. (dsh)
May 9, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 71 ORDER granting #70 Motion for Benjamin John Bauer to Appear Pro Hac Vice (HEREBY ORDERED by Judge Jennifer H. Rearden)(Text Only Order) (kwi)
May 4, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 70 MOTION for Benjamin John Bauer to Appear Pro Hac Vice . Filing fee $ 200.00, receipt number ANYSDC-27696337. Motion and supporting papers to be reviewed by Clerk's Office staff. Document filed by Mohani Jaikaran, Rita Kohari, John Radolec. (Attachments: #1 Affidavit of Benjamin J. Bauer, #2 Text of Proposed Order Proposed Order).(Bauer, Benjamin)
May 4, 2023 Opinion or Order >>>NOTICE REGARDING PRO HAC VICE MOTION. Regarding Document No. #70 MOTION for Benjamin John Bauer to Appear Pro Hac Vice . Filing fee $ 200.00, receipt number ANYSDC-27696337. Motion and supporting papers to be reviewed by Clerk's Office staff.. The document has been reviewed and there are no deficiencies. (sgz)
April 14, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 69 FILING ERROR - DEFICIENT DOCKET ENTRY - MOTION for Sara E. Ohlman to Appear Pro Hac Vice . Filing fee $ 200.00, receipt number ANYSDC-27608724. Motion and supporting papers to be reviewed by Clerk's Office staff. Document filed by Employee Benefits Committee of MetLife Group, Inc., MetLife Group Benefit Plans Investment Advisory Committee, MetLife Group, Inc., Metropolitan Life Insurance Company. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit A, #2 Exhibit B, #3 Text of Proposed Order PROPOSED ORDER).(Ohlman, Sara) Modified on 4/14/2023 (va).
April 14, 2023 Opinion or Order >>>NOTICE REGARDING DEFICIENT MOTION TO APPEAR PRO HAC VICE. Notice to RE-FILE Document No. #69 MOTION for Sara E. Ohlman to Appear Pro Hac Vice . Filing fee $ 200.00, receipt number ANYSDC-27608724. Motion and supporting papers to be reviewed by Clerk's Office staff. The filing is deficient for the following reason(s): expired Certificate of Good Standing from Supreme Court of Missouri. Re-file the motion as a Motion to Appear Pro Hac Vice - attach the correct signed PDF - select the correct named filer/filers - attach valid Certificates of Good Standing issued within the past 30 days - attach Proposed Order. (va)
March 14, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 68 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. Fact Discovery due by 7/3/2023. Expert Discovery due by 9/6/2023. Deposition due by 9/6/2023. This case is not to be tried to a jury. Counsel for the parties have conferred and their present best estimate of the length of trial is two weeks. Pretrial Conference set for 7/24/2023 at 11:30 AM before Judge Jennifer H. Rearden. Motions terminated: #64 JOINT LETTER MOTION for Extension of Time, addressed to Judge Jennifer H. Rearden from Brock J. Specht dated 02/13/2023, filed by Mohani Jaikaran, John Radolec, Rita Kohari. (Signed by Judge Jennifer H. Rearden on 3/14/2023) (va)
March 14, 2023 Opinion or Order Minute Entry for proceedings held before Judge Jennifer H. Rearden: Status Conference held on 3/14/2023. See Order. (Court Reporter Alena Lynch) (kwi)
March 13, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 67 ORDER granting #66 Motion for Matthew J. Thomas to Appear Pro Hac Vice (HEREBY ORDERED by Judge Jennifer H. Rearden) (Text Only Order) (kwi)
March 7, 2023 Opinion or Order >>>NOTICE REGARDING PRO HAC VICE MOTION. Regarding Document No. #66 MOTION for Matthew J. Thomas to Appear Pro Hac Vice . Filing fee $ 200.00, receipt number ANYSDC-27428297. Motion and supporting papers to be reviewed by Clerk's Office staff.. The document has been reviewed and there are no deficiencies. (aea)
March 6, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 66 MOTION for Matthew J. Thomas to Appear Pro Hac Vice . Filing fee $ 200.00, receipt number ANYSDC-27428297. Motion and supporting papers to be reviewed by Clerk's Office staff. Document filed by Benefit Plans Investment Advisory Committee, Employee Benefits Committee of MetLife Group, Inc., MetLife Group Benefit Plans Investment Advisory Committee, MetLife Group, Inc., Metropolitan Life Insurance Company. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit Certificate of Good Standing - Illinois, #2 Affidavit Affidavit in Support of Motion, #3 Text of Proposed Order Proposed Order).(Thomas, Matthew)
February 14, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 65 ORDER: IT IS HEREBY ORDERED that the parties shall appear for a video conference, via Microsoft Teams, on March 14, 2023 at 11:30 AM, to discuss, among other things, the progress of discovery. The parties will receive log-in credentials via email. The public listen-only line may be accessed by dialing 646-453-4442 and entering Conference ID: 931 235 788#. SO ORDERED. ( Status Conference set for 3/14/2023 at 11:30 AM before Judge Jennifer H. Rearden.) (Signed by Judge Jennifer H. Rearden on 2/14/2023) (tg)
February 13, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 64 JOINT LETTER MOTION for Extension of Time addressed to Judge Jennifer H. Rearden from Brock J. Specht dated 02/13/2023. Document filed by Mohani Jaikaran, Rita Kohari, John Radolec. (Attachments: #1 Text of Proposed Order [Proposed] Revised Scheduling Order).(Specht, Brock)
February 1, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 63 JOINT LETTER addressed to Judge Jennifer H. Rearden from Brock J. Specht dated 2/1/2023 re: Joint Status Letter. Document filed by Mohani Jaikaran, Rita Kohari, John Radolec..(Specht, Brock)
January 18, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 62 NOTICE OF REASSIGNMENT: This case has been reassigned to this Court. All counsel must familiarize themselves with the Court's Individual Rules and Practices, which are available at https://nysd.uscourts.gov/hon-jennifer-h-rearden. Unless and until the Court orders otherwise, all prior orders, dates, and deadlines shall remain in effect notwithstanding the reassignment. Any conference or oral argument before or directed by the Magistrate Judge will proceed as ordered. However, all previously scheduled appearances or conferences before the District Judge are hereby adjourned pending further notice from the Court. Within two weeks of the filing of this Order, the parties are hereby ORDERED to file on ECF a joint letter updating the Court on the status of the case. The joint letter shall not exceed five (5) double-spaced pages, and shall provide the following information, to the extent relevant, in separate paragraphs: (As further set forth herein.) (Signed by Judge Jennifer H. Rearden on 1/18/2023) (va)
January 13, 2023 Opinion or Order NOTICE OF CASE REASSIGNMENT to Judge Jennifer H. Rearden. Judge John P. Cronan is no longer assigned to the case. (laq)
November 16, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 61 PROPOSED STIPULATION AND ORDER. Document filed by Mohani Jaikaran, Rita Kohari, John Radolec..(Specht, Brock)
September 30, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 60 ANSWER to #53 Amended Complaint,. Document filed by Benefit Plans Investment Advisory Committee, Employee Benefits Committee of MetLife Group, Inc., MetLife Group, Inc., Metropolitan Life Insurance Company..(Amert, Amanda)
September 27, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 59 PROPOSED STIPULATION AND ORDER. Document filed by Mohani Jaikaran, Rita Kohari, John Radolec..(Lukas, Paul)
September 14, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 58 ORDER: granting #57 Letter Motion for Extension of Time to Answer re #57 LETTER MOTION for Extension of Time to File Answer (Agreed Letter Motion Concerning Time to Answer Amended Complaint). addressed to Judge John P. Cronan from Amanda S. Amert dated September 13, 2022. Defendants' unopposed request is GRANTED. All Defendants shall respond to Plaintiffs' Amended Complaint by September 30, 2022. SO ORDERED. Benefit Plans Investment Advisory Committee answer due 9/30/2022; MetLife Group Benefit Plans Investment Advisory Committee answer due 9/30/2022; MetLife Group, Inc. answer due 9/30/2022; Metropolitan Life Insurance Company answer due 9/30/2022. (Signed by Judge John P. Cronan on 9/13/2022) (ama)
September 13, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 57 LETTER MOTION for Extension of Time to File Answer (Agreed Letter Motion Concerning Time to Answer Amended Complaint) addressed to Judge John P. Cronan from Amanda S. Amert dated September 13, 2022. Document filed by Employee Benefits Committee of MetLife Group, Inc., MetLife Group Benefit Plans Investment Advisory Committee, MetLife Group, Inc., Metropolitan Life Insurance Company..(Amert, Amanda)
September 13, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 56 AFFIDAVIT OF SERVICE. Employee Benefits Committee of MetLife Group, Inc. served on 9/9/2022, answer due 9/30/2022. Service was accepted by Amanda Amert. Document filed by Mohani Jaikaran; John Radolec; Rita Kohari..(Chanin, Grace)
September 2, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 55 ELECTRONIC SUMMONS ISSUED as to Employee Benefits Committee of MetLife Group, Inc.. (sj)
September 1, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 54 REQUEST FOR ISSUANCE OF SUMMONS as to Employee Benefits Committee of MetLife Group, Inc., re: #53 Amended Complaint,. Document filed by Mohani Jaikaran, Rita Kohari, John Radolec..(Lukas, Paul)
September 1, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 53 AMENDED COMPLAINT amending #51 Amended Complaint,, #1 Complaint, against Employee Benefits Committee of MetLife Group, Inc., John and Jane Does 1-20, MetLife Group, Inc., Metropolitan Life Insurance Company, MetLife Group Benefit Plans Investment Advisory Committee.Document filed by Rita Kohari, Mohani Jaikaran, John Radolec. Related document: #51 Amended Complaint,, #1 Complaint,. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit A - Order Granting Leave to Amend).(Lukas, Paul)
September 1, 2022 Opinion or Order ***NOTICE TO ATTORNEY REGARDING DEFICIENT REQUEST FOR ISSUANCE OF SUMMONS. Notice to Attorney Paul Lukas to RE-FILE Document No. #52 Request for Issuance of Summons. The filing is deficient for the following reason(s): The summons requested was not processed due to the deficient pleading. Please file your request for summons when you correct and refile your pleading. Re-file the document using the event type Request for Issuance of Summons found under the event list Service of Process - select the correct filer/filers - and attach the correct summons form PDF. (sj)
September 1, 2022 Opinion or Order ***NOTICE TO ATTORNEY REGARDING DEFICIENT PLEADING. Notice to Attorney Paul Lukas to RE-FILE re: Document No. #51 Amended Complaint. The filing is deficient for the following reason(s): all of the parties listed on the pleading were not entered on CM ECF; add party The MetLife Group Benefit Plains Investment Advisory Committee; all of the parties whom the pleading is against were not selected;. Docket the event type Add Party to Pleading found under the event list Complaints and Other Initiating Documents.. Re-file the pleading using the event type Amended Complaint found under the event list Complaints and Other Initiating Documents - attach the correct signed PDF - select the individually named filer/filers - select the individually named party/parties the pleading is against. (jgo)
August 31, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 52 REQUEST FOR ISSUANCE OF SUMMONS as to Employee Benefits Committee of MetLife Group, Inc., re: #51 Amended Complaint,. Document filed by Mohani Jaikaran, Rita Kohari, John Radolec..(Lukas, Paul)
August 31, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 51 FILING ERROR - DEFICIENT PLEADING - FILED AGAINST PARTY ERROR AMENDED COMPLAINT amending #1 Complaint, against Benefit Plans Investment Advisory Committee, John and Jane Does 1-20, MetLife Group, Inc., Metropolitan Life Insurance Company, Employee Benefits Committee of MetLife Group, Inc..Document filed by Rita Kohari, Mohani Jaikaran, John Radolec. Related document: #1 Complaint,. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit A - Order Granting Leave to File).(Lukas, Paul) Modified on 9/1/2022 (jgo).
August 30, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 50 ORDER granting #49 Letter Motion for Leave to File Document. Plaintiffs' unopposed request for leave to file the Amended Complaint, see Dkt. 49-1, is granted. Plaintiffs shall file the Amended Complaint by September 6, 2022. Pursuant to Federal Rule of Civil Procedure 15(a)(3), Defendants shall file their answer to the Amended Complaint within fourteen days of service of the Amended Complaint. (Signed by Judge John P. Cronan on 8/30/2022) (rro)
August 30, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 49 LETTER MOTION for Leave to File Amended Complaint addressed to Judge John P. Cronan from Brock J. Specht dated 08/30/2022. Document filed by Mohani Jaikaran, Rita Kohari, John Radolec. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit A - Amended Complaint, #2 Exhibit B - Redlined Comparison).(Specht, Brock)
August 30, 2022 Opinion or Order Set/Reset Deadlines: Amended Pleadings due by 9/6/2022. (rro)
August 12, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 48 ORDER: granting #46 Letter Motion for Extension of Time to Answer re #46 LETTER MOTION for Extension of Time to File Answer re: #1 Complaint. addressed to Judge John P. Cronan from Craig C. Martin dated August 11, 2022. Defendants' unopposed request is Granted. Defendants shall respond to the Complaint by August 31, 2022. SO ORDERED. Benefit Plans Investment Advisory Committee answer due 8/31/2022; MetLife Group, Inc. answer due 8/31/2022; Metropolitan Life Insurance Company answer due 8/31/2022. (Signed by Judge John P. Cronan on 8/12/2022) (ama)
August 12, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 47 CIVIL CASE MANAGEMENT PLAN AND SCHEDULING ORDER: This Civil Case Management Plan (the "Plan") is submitted by the parties in accordance with Rule 26(f)(3) of the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure. 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). Motions due by 9/15/2020. Deposition due by 6/16/2023. All Fact Discovery due by 5/3/2023. All Expert Discovery due by 6/16/2023. All Discovery due by 6/16/2023. Depositions shall be completed by 5/3/2023. This case is not to be tried to a jury. Counsel for the parties have conferred and their best estimate of the length of trial is two weeks. The parties shall submit a joint status letter to the Court no later than June 23, 2023. And as set forth herein. SO ORDERED. (Signed by Judge John P. Cronan on 8/12/2022) (ama)
August 11, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 46 LETTER MOTION for Extension of Time to File Answer re: #1 Complaint, addressed to Judge John P. Cronan from Craig C. Martin dated August 11, 2022. Document filed by Benefit Plans Investment Advisory Committee, MetLife Group, Inc., Metropolitan Life Insurance Company..(Martin, Craig)
August 11, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 45 PROPOSED CASE MANAGEMENT PLAN. Document filed by Mohani Jaikaran, Rita Kohari, John Radolec..(Specht, Brock)
August 1, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 44 OPINION AND ORDER re: #34 MOTION to Dismiss (Notice of Motion to Dismiss the Complaint). filed by Benefit Plans Investment Advisory Committee, MetLife, Inc., Metropolitan Life Insurance Company. For the foregoing reasons, Defendants' motion to dismiss is denied. Within two weeks of the date of this Opinion and Order, the parties shall file on ECF a proposed case management plan and scheduling order for the Court's consideration. The Clerk of Court is respectfully directed to close the motion pending at Docket Number 34. SO ORDERED. (Signed by Judge John P. Cronan on 8/1/2022) (jca)
March 11, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 43 ORDER GRANTING MOTION TO WITHDRAW AS COUNSEL OF RECORD granting #42 Motion to Withdraw as Attorney. Upon receiving the Motion to Withdraw Kai Richter as Counsel for Plaintiffs Rita Kohari, John Radolec, and Mohani Jaikaran, and the Declaration of Kai Richter in Support of the Motion, and good cause appearing, IT IS ORDERED that the Motion to Withdraw Kai Richter as counsel for Plaintiffs Rita Kohari, John Radolec, and Mohani Jaikaran is GRANTED, and IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that the Clerk of Court is directed to remove Kai Richter from all future ECF notifications in this matter. Attorney Kai Heinrich Richter terminated. (Signed by Judge John P. Cronan on 3/11/2022) (vfr)
March 10, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 42 MOTION for Kai Heinrich Richter to Withdraw as Attorney . Document filed by Mohani Jaikaran, Rita Kohari, John Radolec. (Attachments: #1 Declaration of Kai H. Richter, #2 Text of Proposed Order).(Richter, Kai)
January 28, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 41 LETTER addressed to Judge John P. Cronan from Craig C. Martin dated 1/28/2022 re: Defendants Letter Brief addressing the Supreme Courts decision in Hughes v. Northwestern University, No. 19-1401 (Jan. 24, 2022). Document filed by Benefit Plans Investment Advisory Committee, MetLife Group, Inc., Metropolitan Life Insurance Company..(Martin, Craig)
January 26, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 40 NOTICE of Supplemental Authority. Document filed by Mohani Jaikaran, Rita Kohari, John Radolec. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit A - Hughes v Northwestern University).(Lukas, Paul)
November 24, 2021 Opinion or Order Filing 39 REPLY MEMORANDUM OF LAW in Support re: #34 MOTION to Dismiss (Notice of Motion to Dismiss the Complaint). . Document filed by Benefit Plans Investment Advisory Committee, MetLife Group, Inc., Metropolitan Life Insurance Company..(Martin, Craig)
November 15, 2021 Opinion or Order Filing 38 STIPULATION AND PROTECTIVE ORDER...regarding procedures to be followed that shall govern the handling of confidential material...SO ORDERED. (Signed by Judge John P. Cronan on 11/15/2021) (jca)
November 15, 2021 Opinion or Order Filing 37 PROPOSED PROTECTIVE ORDER. Document filed by Mohani Jaikaran, Rita Kohari, John Radolec..(Specht, Brock)
November 3, 2021 Opinion or Order Filing 36 MEMORANDUM OF LAW in Opposition re: #34 MOTION to Dismiss (Notice of Motion to Dismiss the Complaint). . Document filed by Mohani Jaikaran, Rita Kohari, John Radolec..(Lukas, Paul)
October 6, 2021 Opinion or Order Filing 35 MEMORANDUM OF LAW in Support re: #34 MOTION to Dismiss (Notice of Motion to Dismiss the Complaint). . Document filed by Benefit Plans Investment Advisory Committee, MetLife Group, Inc., Metropolitan Life Insurance Company. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit A, #2 Exhibit B, #3 Exhibit C).(Martin, Craig)
October 6, 2021 Opinion or Order Filing 34 MOTION to Dismiss (Notice of Motion to Dismiss the Complaint). Document filed by Benefit Plans Investment Advisory Committee, MetLife Group, Inc., Metropolitan Life Insurance Company..(Martin, Craig)
October 6, 2021 Opinion or Order Filing 33 RULE 7.1 CORPORATE DISCLOSURE STATEMENT. Identifying Corporate Parent MetLife, Inc. a Delaware Corporation for MetLife Group, Inc., Metropolitan Life Insurance Company. Document filed by MetLife Group, Inc., Metropolitan Life Insurance Company..(Martin, Craig)
October 5, 2021 Opinion or Order Minute Entry for proceedings held before Judge John P. Cronan: Telephone Conference held on October 5, 2021. Defendant shall file its motion to dismiss by October 6, 2021, Plaintiffs shall file their oppositions by November 3, 2021, and Defendant shall submit any reply by November 24, 2021. For reasons stated during the conference, pending disposition of Defendants motion to dismiss, limited discovery shall occur on the topics specified in the parties joint letter, Dkt. 21, but excluding [d]ocuments that reflect or relate to any effort to quantify the value of any dividends received [or] deduction attributable to the Plans investment in separate accounts of the Metropolitan Life Insurance Company. If the Courts disposition on Defendants motion to dismiss is still pending when the Supreme Court issues its decision in Hughes v. Northwestern University, No. 19-1401 (2021), the parties are permitted to provide an update to the Court in a joint letter brief or in individual letter briefs, not more than five (5) pages, addressing what, if any, effect the Supreme Courts decision has on the pending motion to dismiss. (Recorded on AT&T line). (mhe)
October 5, 2021 Opinion or Order Filing 32 ORDER granting #27 Motion for Samuel J. Gamer to Appear Pro Hac Vice (HEREBY ORDERED by Judge John P. Cronan)(Text Only Order) (mhe)
October 5, 2021 Opinion or Order Filing 31 ORDER granting #26 Motion for Michael T. Graham to Appear Pro Hac Vice (HEREBY ORDERED by Judge John P. Cronan)(Text Only Order) (mhe)
October 5, 2021 Opinion or Order Filing 30 ORDER granting #25 Motion for Amanda S. Amert to Appear Pro Hac Vice (HEREBY ORDERED by Judge John P. Cronan)(Text Only Order) (mhe)
October 5, 2021 Opinion or Order Filing 29 ORDER granting #24 Motion for Craig C. Martin to Appear Pro Hac Vice (HEREBY ORDERED by Judge John P. Cronan)(Text Only Order) (mhe)
October 4, 2021 Opinion or Order Filing 28 LETTER addressed to Judge John P. Cronan from Brock J. Specht dated 10/4/2021 re: Plaintiffs' response to Defendants' Sept. 30, 2021 letter in anticipation of motion. Document filed by Mohani Jaikaran, Rita Kohari, John Radolec..(Specht, Brock)
October 4, 2021 Opinion or Order >>>NOTICE REGARDING PRO HAC VICE MOTION. Regarding Document No. #26 MOTION for Michael T. Graham to Appear Pro Hac Vice . Filing fee $ 200.00, receipt number ANYSDC-25137283. Motion and supporting papers to be reviewed by Clerk's Office staff.. The document has been reviewed and there are no deficiencies. (bcu)
October 4, 2021 Opinion or Order >>>NOTICE REGARDING PRO HAC VICE MOTION. Regarding Document No. #27 MOTION for Samuel J. Gamer to Appear Pro Hac Vice . Filing fee $ 200.00, receipt number ANYSDC-25137357. Motion and supporting papers to be reviewed by Clerk's Office staff.. The document has been reviewed and there are no deficiencies. (bcu)
October 1, 2021 Opinion or Order Filing 27 MOTION for Samuel J. Gamer to Appear Pro Hac Vice . Filing fee $ 200.00, receipt number ANYSDC-25137357. Motion and supporting papers to be reviewed by Clerk's Office staff. Document filed by Benefit Plans Investment Advisory Committee, MetLife Group, Inc., Metropolitan Life Insurance Company. (Attachments: #1 Affidavit A - PHV Affidavit, #2 Exhibit B - Certificate of Good Standing - MA, #3 Exhibit C - Certificate of Good Standing - NH, #4 Exhibit D - Certificate of Good Standing - Illinois, #5 Text of Proposed Order).(Gamer, Samuel)
October 1, 2021 Opinion or Order Filing 26 MOTION for Michael T. Graham to Appear Pro Hac Vice . Filing fee $ 200.00, receipt number ANYSDC-25137283. Motion and supporting papers to be reviewed by Clerk's Office staff. Document filed by Benefit Plans Investment Advisory Committee, MetLife Group, Inc., Metropolitan Life Insurance Company. (Attachments: #1 Affidavit A - PHV Affidavit, #2 Exhibit B - Certificate of Good Standing - Illinois, #3 Text of Proposed Order).(Graham, Michael)
October 1, 2021 Opinion or Order >>>NOTICE REGARDING PRO HAC VICE MOTION. Regarding Document No. #25 MOTION for Amanda S. Amert to Appear Pro Hac Vice . Filing fee $ 200.00, receipt number ANYSDC-25135228. Motion and supporting papers to be reviewed by Clerk's Office staff.. The document has been reviewed and there are no deficiencies. (wb)
September 30, 2021 Opinion or Order Filing 25 MOTION for Amanda S. Amert to Appear Pro Hac Vice . Filing fee $ 200.00, receipt number ANYSDC-25135228. Motion and supporting papers to be reviewed by Clerk's Office staff. Document filed by Benefit Plans Investment Advisory Committee, MetLife Group, Inc., Metropolitan Life Insurance Company. (Attachments: #1 Affidavit A - PHV Affidavit, #2 Exhibit B - Certificate of Good Standing - Illinois, #3 Exhibit C - Certificate of Good Standing - DC, #4 Text of Proposed Order D).(Amert, Amanda)
September 30, 2021 Opinion or Order Filing 24 MOTION for Craig C. Martin to Appear Pro Hac Vice . Filing fee $ 200.00, receipt number ANYSDC-25135074. Motion and supporting papers to be reviewed by Clerk's Office staff. Document filed by Benefit Plans Investment Advisory Committee, MetLife Group, Inc., Metropolitan Life Insurance Company. (Attachments: #1 Affidavit A - PHV Affidavit, #2 Exhibit B - Certificate of Good Standing - Illinois, #3 Exhibit C - Certificate of Good Standing - Colorado, #4 Text of Proposed Order D).(Martin, Craig)
September 30, 2021 Opinion or Order Filing 23 LETTER addressed to Judge John P. Cronan from Jeffrey B. Korn dated September 30, 2021 re: Letter in Anticipation of Motion Under Rule 12(b)(6). Document filed by Benefit Plans Investment Advisory Committee, MetLife Group, Inc., Metropolitan Life Insurance Company..(Korn, Jeffrey)
September 30, 2021 Opinion or Order >>>NOTICE REGARDING PRO HAC VICE MOTION. Regarding Document No. #24 MOTION for Craig C. Martin to Appear Pro Hac Vice . Filing fee $ 200.00, receipt number ANYSDC-25135074. Motion and supporting papers to be reviewed by Clerk's Office staff.. The document has been reviewed and there are no deficiencies. (wb)
September 28, 2021 Opinion or Order Filing 22 PROPOSED CASE MANAGEMENT PLAN. Document filed by Mohani Jaikaran, Rita Kohari, John Radolec..(Specht, Brock)
September 28, 2021 Opinion or Order Filing 21 JOINT LETTER addressed to Judge John P. Cronan from Brock J. Specht and Jeffrey B. Korn dated 09/28/2021 re: Subjects to be considered at the Initial Pretrial Conference. Document filed by Mohani Jaikaran, Rita Kohari, John Radolec..(Specht, Brock)
August 19, 2021 Opinion or Order Filing 20 ORDER granting #19 Letter Motion for Extension of Time. The Defendants request is granted. Defendants shall answer, or otherwise respond to, the Complaint by September 30, 2021.The previously scheduled initial pretrial conference will go forward on October 5, 2021, at 11:00 a.m. SO ORDERED. (Signed by Judge John P. Cronan on 8/18/2021) (tg)
August 19, 2021 Opinion or Order Set/Reset Hearings:( Initial Conference set for 10/5/2021 at 11:00 AM before Judge John P. Cronan.), Set/Reset Deadlines: Benefit Plans Investment Advisory Committee answer due 9/30/2021; MetLife Group, Inc. answer due 9/30/2021; Metropolitan Life Insurance Company answer due 9/30/2021. (tg)
August 17, 2021 Opinion or Order Filing 19 LETTER MOTION for Extension of Time to respond or otherwise plead to the Complaint addressed to Judge John P. Cronan from Jeffrey B. Korn dated August 17, 2021. Document filed by Benefit Plans Investment Advisory Committee, MetLife Group, Inc., Metropolitan Life Insurance Company..(Korn, Jeffrey)
July 29, 2021 Opinion or Order Filing 18 ORDER granting #12 Motion for Grace Irene Chanin to Appear Pro Hac Vice (HEREBY ORDERED by Judge John P. Cronan)(Text Only Order) (mhe)
July 29, 2021 Opinion or Order Filing 17 ORDER granting #11 Motion for Brock Joseph Specht to Appear Pro Hac Vice (HEREBY ORDERED by Judge John P. Cronan)(Text Only Order) (mhe)
July 29, 2021 Opinion or Order Filing 16 ORDER granting #10 Motion for Kai Heinrich to Appear Pro Hac Vice (HEREBY ORDERED by Judge John P. Cronan)(Text Only Order) (mhe)
July 29, 2021 Opinion or Order Filing 15 AFFIDAVIT OF SERVICE. Benefit Plans Investment Advisory Committee served on 7/28/2021, answer due 8/18/2021. Service was accepted by Amy McLaren, Service of Process Specialist. Document filed by Rita Kohari; Mohani Jaikaran; John Radolec..(Lukas, Paul)
July 29, 2021 Opinion or Order Filing 14 AFFIDAVIT OF SERVICE. Metropolitan Life Insurance Company served on 7/28/2021, answer due 8/18/2021. Service was accepted by Amy McLaren, Service of Process Specialist. Document filed by Rita Kohari; Mohani Jaikaran; John Radolec..(Lukas, Paul)
July 29, 2021 Opinion or Order Filing 13 AFFIDAVIT OF SERVICE. MetLife Group, Inc. served on 7/28/2021, answer due 8/18/2021. Service was accepted by Amy McLaren, Service of Process Specialist. Document filed by Rita Kohari; Mohani Jaikaran; John Radolec..(Lukas, Paul)
July 27, 2021 Opinion or Order >>>NOTICE REGARDING PRO HAC VICE MOTION. Regarding Document No. #12 MOTION for Grace Irene Chanin to Appear Pro Hac Vice . Filing fee $ 200.00, receipt number ANYSDC-24839730. Motion and supporting papers to be reviewed by Clerk's Office staff., #11 MOTION for Brock Joseph Specht to Appear Pro Hac Vice . Filing fee $ 200.00, receipt number ANYSDC-24839679. Motion and supporting papers to be reviewed by Clerk's Office staff., #10 MOTION for Kai Heinrich Richter to Appear Pro Hac Vice . Filing fee $ 200.00, receipt number ANYSDC-24839628. Motion and supporting papers to be reviewed by Clerk's Office staff.. The document has been reviewed and there are no deficiencies. (vba)
July 26, 2021 Opinion or Order Filing 12 MOTION for Grace Irene Chanin to Appear Pro Hac Vice . Filing fee $ 200.00, receipt number ANYSDC-24839730. Motion and supporting papers to be reviewed by Clerk's Office staff. Document filed by Mohani Jaikaran, Rita Kohari, John Radolec. (Attachments: #1 Affidavit of Grace I. Chanin, #2 Text of Proposed Order).(Chanin, Grace)
July 26, 2021 Opinion or Order Filing 11 MOTION for Brock Joseph Specht to Appear Pro Hac Vice . Filing fee $ 200.00, receipt number ANYSDC-24839679. Motion and supporting papers to be reviewed by Clerk's Office staff. Document filed by Mohani Jaikaran, Rita Kohari, John Radolec. (Attachments: #1 Affidavit of Brock J. Specht, #2 Text of Proposed Order).(Specht, Brock)
July 26, 2021 Opinion or Order Filing 10 MOTION for Kai Heinrich Richter to Appear Pro Hac Vice . Filing fee $ 200.00, receipt number ANYSDC-24839628. Motion and supporting papers to be reviewed by Clerk's Office staff. Document filed by Mohani Jaikaran, Rita Kohari, John Radolec. (Attachments: #1 Affidavit of Kai H. Richter, #2 Text of Proposed Order).(Richter, Kai)
July 21, 2021 Opinion or Order Filing 9 NOTICE OF ASSIGNMENT: At the scheduled time, counsel for all parties should call (866) 434-5269, access code 9176261. Initial Conference set for 10/5/2021 at 11:00 AM before Judge John P. Cronan. (Signed by Judge John P. Cronan on 7/21/2021) (nb)
July 20, 2021 Opinion or Order Filing 8 ELECTRONIC SUMMONS ISSUED as to MetLife Group, Inc...(pc)
July 20, 2021 Opinion or Order Filing 7 ELECTRONIC SUMMONS ISSUED as to Metropolitan Life Insurance Company..(pc)
July 20, 2021 Opinion or Order Filing 6 ELECTRONIC SUMMONS ISSUED as to Benefit Plans Investment Advisory Committee..(pc)
July 20, 2021 Opinion or Order CASE OPENING INITIAL ASSIGNMENT NOTICE: The above-entitled action is assigned to Judge John P. Cronan. 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..(pc)
July 20, 2021 Opinion or Order Magistrate Judge Katharine H. Parker 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. (pc)
July 20, 2021 Opinion or Order ***NOTICE TO ATTORNEY REGARDING PARTY MODIFICATION. Notice to attorney Paul Lukas. The party information for the following party/parties has been modified: John and Jane Does, Metroplitan Life Insurance Company. The information for the party/parties has been modified for the following reason/reasons: party name contained a typographical error;. (pc)
July 20, 2021 Opinion or Order Case Designated ECF. (pc)
July 19, 2021 Opinion or Order Filing 5 REQUEST FOR ISSUANCE OF SUMMONS as to Benefit Plans Investment Advisory Committee, re: #1 Complaint,. Document filed by Mohani Jaikaran, Rita Kohari, John Radolec..(Lukas, Paul)
July 19, 2021 Opinion or Order Filing 4 REQUEST FOR ISSUANCE OF SUMMONS as to Metropolitan Life Insurance Company, re: #1 Complaint,. Document filed by Mohani Jaikaran, Rita Kohari, John Radolec..(Lukas, Paul)
July 19, 2021 Opinion or Order Filing 3 REQUEST FOR ISSUANCE OF SUMMONS as to MetLife Group, Inc., re: #1 Complaint,. Document filed by Mohani Jaikaran, Rita Kohari, John Radolec..(Lukas, Paul)
July 19, 2021 Opinion or Order Filing 2 CIVIL COVER SHEET filed..(Lukas, Paul)
July 19, 2021 Opinion or Order Filing 1 COMPLAINT against Benefit Plans Investment Advisory Committee, John and Jane Does, MetLife Group, Inc., Metroplitan Life Insurance Company. (Filing Fee $ 402.00, Receipt Number ANYSDC-24810975)Document filed by Rita Kohari, Mohani Jaikaran, John Radolec..(Lukas, Paul)

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Plaintiff: Rita Kohari
Represented By: Paul Lukas
Represented By: Brock J. Specht
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