Willis v. Sakayama et al
| Karen L. Willis, J.D. doing business as Harlem West Entertainment doing business as Harlem West Music Group |
| Bob Sakayama and TNG/Earthling, Inc. |
| 1:2022cv01208 |
| February 11, 2022 |
| US District Court for the Southern District of New York |
| Mary Kay Vyskocil |
| Civil Rights: Other |
| 28 U.S.C. ยง 1332 Diversity Action |
| Plaintiff |
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| MAILING RECEIPT: Document No: 7. Mailed to: Karen L. Willis J.D. 220 West G Street Suite E San Diego, CA 92101. (dsh) |
Filing 7
ORDER: Based on Plaintiff's representations, she may proceed pro se. "[I]t is well settled that a fictitious business name does not establish a separate legal entity." Cusano v. Horipro Ent. Grp., 301 F. Supp. 2d 272, 277 (S.D.N.Y. 2004), aff'd, 126 F. App'x 521 (2d Cir. 2005) (quoting Pinkerton's, Inc. v. Superior Court, 49 Cal. App. 4th 1342, 57 Cal. Rptr. 2d 356, 360 (1996) (collecting cases from a variety of jurisdictions)); Trs. of the Mason Tenders, Dist. Council Welfare Fund, Pension Fund, Annuity Fund & Training Program Fund v. Faulkner, 484 F. Supp. 2d 254, 257 (S.D.N.Y. 2007) ("Doing business under another name does not create an entity [distinct] from the [entity] operating the business." (citation omitted)). Therefore, Plaintiff may proceed pro se on her own behalf. The Clerk of Court is respectfully requested to mail a copy of this Order to the pro se Plaintiff at the address of record. SO ORDERED. (Signed by Judge Mary Kay Vyskocil on 4/8/2022) (tg)
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| Filing 6 LETTER addressed to Judge Kathryn H. Vratil from Karen L. Willis, dated 3/2/22 re: "LETTER MOTION FOR RECONSIDERATION"- Accordingly, the Court should reconsider its order dated 2/15/22; and pursuant to 28:1654, allow the plaintiff to proceed pro se as originally filed. Document filed by Karen L. Willis, JD.(sc) |
| SUMMONS ISSUED as to Bob Sakayama, TNG/Earthling, Inc. (aan) |
| Mailed a copy of Summons Issued to Karen L. Willis, J.D. 220 West G Street Suite E San Diego, CA 92101. (aan) |
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Filing 5
ORDER: As such, IT IS HEREBY ORDERED that Plaintiff retain counsel on or before March 15, 2022. Failure to do so will result in dismissal of the Complaint. The Clerk of Court is respectfully requested to mail a copy of this Order to the pro se Plaintiff at the address of record. SO ORDERED. (Signed by Judge Mary Kay Vyskocil on 2/15/2022) (tg) Transmission to Docket Assistant Clerk for processing.
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| Mailed a copy of #5 Order to Karen L. Willis, J.D. at 220 West G Street, Suite E, San Diego, CA 92101. (kh) |
| Magistrate Judge Ona T. Wang 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. (aea) |
| NOTICE OF CASE REASSIGNMENT to Judge Mary Kay Vyskocil. Judge Unassigned is no longer assigned to the case. (aea) |
| Filing 3 REQUEST FOR ISSUANCE OF SUMMONS as to TNG/Earthling, Inc., re: #1 Complaint. Document filed by Karen L. Willis, JD. (sac) |
| Filing 2 REQUEST FOR ISSUANCE OF SUMMONS as to Bob Sakayama, re: #1 Complaint. Document filed by Karen L. Willis, JD. (sac) |
| Filing 1 COMPLAINT against Bob Sakayama, TNG/Earthling, Inc. Document filed by Karen L. Willis, JD. (Attachments: #1 Civil Cover Sheet) (sac) |
| Case Designated ECF. (sac) |
| Pro Se Payment of Fee Processed: Money Order processed by the Finance Department on 02/11/2022, Receipt Number 465407018890. (lal) |
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