Goidel v. Aetna Life Insurance Company
Plaintiff: Emma Goidel, Ilana Lee, Madeleine Lee and Lesley Brown
Defendant: Aetna, Inc. and AETNA Life Insurance Company
Case Number: 1:2021cv07619
Filed: September 13, 2021
Court: US District Court for the Southern District of New York
Presiding Judge: Vernon S Broderick
Nature of Suit: Civil Rights: Other
Cause of Action: 42 U.S.C. § 1981 Civil Rights
Jury Demanded By: Plaintiff
Docket Report

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Date Filed Document Text
April 29, 2022 NOTICE OF REDESIGNATION TO ANOTHER MAGISTRATE JUDGE. The above entitled action has been redesignated to Magistrate Judge Valerie Figueredo. Please note that this is a reassignment of the designation only. (sac)
April 18, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 32 STIPULATION AND ORDER TO SUBSTITUTE DEFENDANT AND CHANGE CASE CAPTION: IT IS HEREBY STIPULATED AND AGREED, pursuant to Federal Rule of Civil Procedure 15, by and between Plaintiffs, Aetna Inc. and ALIC that (1) the Amended Complaint in this action shall be deemed amended to change the name of the defendant to Aetna Life Insurance Company; (2) the Answer in this action shall be deemed to be the answer on behalf of Aetna Life Insurance Company; (3) all discovery requests, responses and objections referring to "Aetna" or "Aetna Inc." should be construed to mean Aetna Life Insurance Company; and (4) the caption in this matter shall be changed to remove Aetna Inc. as a defendant and to substitute Aetna Life Insurance Company. IT IS SO ORDERED. (Signed by Judge Vernon S. Broderick on 4/18/2022) (kv)
April 15, 2022 Filing 31 PROPOSED STIPULATION AND ORDER. Document filed by Aetna, Inc...(Austin, Earl)
February 14, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 30 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 pursuant to 28 U.S.C. 636(c). This case is to be tried to a jury. All fact discovery is to be completed no later than 6/22/22. Depositions shall be completed by 6/22/2022. All expert discovery, including disclosures, reports, production of underlying documents, and depositions shall be completed by 8/19/22. The parties have conferred and their present best estimate of the length of trial is 5-7 days. SO ORDERED. Depositions due by 8/19/2022. Fact Discovery due by 6/22/2022. Expert Discovery due by 8/19/2022. Discovery due by 8/19/2022. Status Conference set for 9/2/2022 at 4:00 PM before Judge Vernon S. Broderick. (Signed by Judge Vernon S. Broderick on 2/14/2022) (vfr)
February 11, 2022 Filing 29 JOINT LETTER addressed to Judge Vernon S. Broderick from Francesca Cocuzza dated February 11, 2022 re: Joint status letter in response to the Court's Order dated January 24, 2022. Document filed by Lesley Brown, Emma Goidel, Ilana Lee, Madeleine Lee. (Attachments: #1 Text of Proposed Order Joint Proposed Scheduling Order).(Cocuzza, Francesca)
February 11, 2022 Filing 28 AMENDED ANSWER to #20 Amended Complaint. Document filed by Aetna, Inc...(Austin, Earl)
January 24, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 27 ORDER AND NOTICE OF INITIAL CONFERENCE: This case has been assigned to me for all purposes. It is hereby: ORDERED that, in light of the public health crisis, the Court will not be holding an initial pretrial conference. IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that, by February 11, 2022, the parties submit a joint letter, not to exceed three (3) pages, providing the following information in separate paragraphs: as further set forth herein. (Signed by Judge Vernon S. Broderick on 1/24/2022) (kv)
January 21, 2022 Filing 26 ANSWER to #20 Amended Complaint. Document filed by Aetna, Inc...(Austin, Earl)
January 20, 2022 Filing 25 NOTICE OF APPEARANCE by Mariellen Dugan on behalf of Aetna, Inc...(Dugan, Mariellen)
December 16, 2021 Opinion or Order Filing 24 ORDER granting #23 Letter Motion for Extension of Time to Answer re #23 CONSENT LETTER MOTION for Extension of Time to File Answer re: #20 Amended Complaint addressed to Judge Vernon S. Broderick from Earl B. Austin dated December 15, 2021., #1 Complaint. APPLICATION GRANTED. SO ORDERED. Aetna, Inc. answer due 1/21/2022. (Signed by Judge Vernon S. Broderick on 12/16/2021) (tg)
December 15, 2021 Filing 23 CONSENT LETTER MOTION for Extension of Time to File Answer re: #20 Amended Complaint addressed to Judge Vernon S. Broderick from Earl B. Austin dated December 15, 2021. Document filed by Aetna, Inc...(Austin, Earl)
November 11, 2021 Opinion or Order Filing 22 ORDER granting #21 Letter Motion for Extension of Time to Answer re #21 CONSENT LETTER MOTION for Extension of Time to File Answer re: #20 Amended Complaint addressed to Judge Vernon S. Broderick from Earl B. Austin dated November 10, 2021., #20 Amended Complaint. APPLICATION GRANTED. SO ORDERED. Aetna, Inc. answer due 12/20/2021. (Signed by Judge Vernon S. Broderick on 11/11/2021) (kv)
November 10, 2021 Filing 21 CONSENT LETTER MOTION for Extension of Time to File Answer re: #20 Amended Complaint addressed to Judge Vernon S. Broderick from Earl B. Austin dated November 10, 2021. Document filed by Aetna, Inc...(Austin, Earl)
November 8, 2021 ***NOTICE TO ATTORNEY REGARDING PARTY MODIFICATION. Notice to attorney Noel Leon. The party information for the following party/parties has been modified: Madeleine Lee, Lesley Brown, Ilana Lee. The information for the party/parties has been modified for the following reason/reasons: party text was omitted. (vf)
November 5, 2021 Filing 20 FIRST AMENDED COMPLAINT amending #1 Complaint against Aetna, Inc. with JURY DEMAND.Document filed by Madeleine Lee, Emma Goidel, Lesley Brown, Ilana Lee. Related document: #1 Complaint..(Leon, Noel)
November 5, 2021 ***NOTICE TO ATTORNEY REGARDING DEFICIENT PLEADING. Notice to Attorney Noel Leon to RE-FILE re: Document No. #19 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; the wrong filer/filers were selected for the pleading. 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. (sj)
November 5, 2021 ADD PARTY FOR PLEADING. Plaintiffs/Petitioners Emma Goidel added. Party added pursuant to #1 Complaint.Document filed by Emma Goidel. Related document: #1 Complaint..(Leon, Noel)
November 4, 2021 Filing 19 FILING ERROR - DEFICIENT PLEADING - FILER ERROR - FIRST AMENDED COMPLAINT amending #1 Complaint against Aetna, Inc. with JURY DEMAND.Document filed by Emma Goidel. Related document: #1 Complaint..(Leon, Noel) Modified on 11/5/2021 (sj).
October 26, 2021 Opinion or Order Filing 18 PROTECTIVE ORDER...regarding procedures to be followed that shall govern the handling of confidential material... All documents, including attorney notes and abstracts, which contain another partys Confidential Information, shall be handled as if they were designated pursuant to paragraph 3. Documents, papers and transcripts filed with the court that contain any other party's Confidential Information shall be filed under seal if there is good cause for sealing and if the appropriate request for sealing is made pursuant to presiding judge Vernon S. Broderick's Individual Rule 5.B. SO ORDERED. (Signed by Judge Vernon S. Broderick on 10/26/2021) (kv)
October 26, 2021 Opinion or Order Filing 17 MEMO ENDORSEMENT granting #16 Motion for Protective Order. Please visit the Court's Website at www.nysd.uscourts.gov for Sealed Records Filing Instructions. ENDORSEMENT: APPLICATION GRANTED. The protective order will be entered with minor modifications. SO ORDERED.. (Signed by Judge Vernon S. Broderick on 10/26/2021) (kv)
October 25, 2021 Filing 16 JOINT MOTION for Protective Order . Document filed by Aetna, Inc.. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit A - Proposed Protective Order).(Austin, Earl)
October 25, 2021 Filing 15 NOTICE OF APPEARANCE by Sarah Reeves on behalf of Aetna, Inc...(Reeves, Sarah)
October 25, 2021 Filing 14 RULE 7.1 CORPORATE DISCLOSURE STATEMENT. Identifying Corporate Parent CVS Health Corporation, Corporate Parent CVS Pharmacy, Inc. for Aetna, Inc.. Document filed by Aetna, Inc...(Austin, Earl)
September 28, 2021 Filing 13 NOTICE OF APPEARANCE by Debra Lea Greenberger on behalf of Emma Goidel..(Greenberger, Debra)
September 23, 2021 Filing 12 NOTICE OF APPEARANCE by Francesca G Cocuzza on behalf of Emma Goidel..(Cocuzza, Francesca)
September 15, 2021 Opinion or Order Filing 11 ORDER granting #9 Motion for Alison Tanner to Appear Pro Hac Vice (HEREBY ORDERED by Judge Vernon S. Broderick)(Text Only Order) (msa)
September 15, 2021 Filing 10 WAIVER OF SERVICE RETURNED EXECUTED. Aetna, Inc. waiver sent on 9/13/2021, answer due 11/12/2021. Document filed by Emma Goidel..(Leon, Noel)
September 15, 2021 >>>NOTICE REGARDING PRO HAC VICE MOTION. Regarding Document No. #9 MOTION for Alison Tanner to Appear Pro Hac Vice . Filing fee $ 200.00, receipt number CNYSDC-25060295. Motion and supporting papers to be reviewed by Clerk's Office staff.. The document has been reviewed and there are no deficiencies. (wb)
September 14, 2021 Filing 9 MOTION for Alison Tanner to Appear Pro Hac Vice . Filing fee $ 200.00, receipt number CNYSDC-25060295. Motion and supporting papers to be reviewed by Clerk's Office staff. Document filed by Emma Goidel. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit Certificate of Good Standing, #2 Affidavit, #3 Text of Proposed Order).(Tanner, Alison)
September 14, 2021 Filing 8 NOTICE OF APPEARANCE by Sunu P. Chandy on behalf of Emma Goidel..(Chandy, Sunu)
September 14, 2021 Filing 7 ELECTRONIC SUMMONS ISSUED as to Aetna, Inc.. (sj)
September 14, 2021 Filing 6 NOTICE OF APPEARANCE by Michelle Iris Banker on behalf of Emma Goidel..(Banker, Michelle)
September 14, 2021 Magistrate Judge Debra C. Freeman 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)
September 14, 2021 CASE OPENING INITIAL ASSIGNMENT NOTICE: The above-entitled action is assigned to Judge Vernon S. Broderick. 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)
September 14, 2021 Case Designated ECF. (sj)
September 13, 2021 Filing 5 NOTICE OF APPEARANCE by Zoe Antonia Salzman on behalf of Emma Goidel..(Salzman, Zoe)
September 13, 2021 Filing 4 NOTICE OF APPEARANCE by Noel Leon on behalf of Emma Goidel..(Leon, Noel)
September 13, 2021 Filing 3 REQUEST FOR ISSUANCE OF SUMMONS as to AETNA INC., re: #1 Complaint. Document filed by Emma Goidel..(Leon, Noel)
September 13, 2021 Filing 2 CIVIL COVER SHEET filed..(Leon, Noel)
September 13, 2021 Filing 1 COMPLAINT against Aetna, Inc.. (Filing Fee $ 402.00, Receipt Number ANYSDC-25049664)Document filed by Emma Goidel..(Leon, Noel)

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Plaintiff: Emma Goidel
Represented By: Zoe Antonia Salzman
Represented By: Noel Leon
Represented By: Alison Ann Tanner
Represented By: Debra Lea Greenberger
Represented By: Francesca G Cocuzza
Represented By: Michelle Iris Banker
Represented By: Sunu P. Chandy
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Plaintiff: Ilana Lee
Represented By: Noel Leon
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Plaintiff: Madeleine Lee
Represented By: Noel Leon
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Plaintiff: Lesley Brown
Represented By: Noel Leon
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Defendant: Aetna, Inc.
Represented By: Earl B. Austin
Represented By: Sarah Reeves
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Defendant: AETNA Life Insurance Company
Represented By: Earl B. Austin
Represented By: Mariellen Dugan
Represented By: Sarah Reeves
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