Cordero v. Dark Horse Comics, LLC
Plaintiff: Rafael Cordero
Defendant: Dark Horse Comics, LLC
Case Number: 1:2022cv04283
Filed: May 25, 2022
Court: US District Court for the Southern District of New York
Presiding Judge: Gregory H Woods
Nature of Suit: Civil Rights: Americans with Disabilities - Other
Cause of Action: 42 U.S.C. § 12101 The Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990
Jury Demanded By: Plaintiff
Docket Report

This docket was last retrieved on July 27, 2022. A more recent docket listing may be available from PACER.

Date Filed Document Text
July 15, 2022 Filing 28 NOTICE OF FILING OF OFFICIAL TRANSCRIPT Notice is hereby given that an official transcript of a CONFERENCE proceeding held on 7/8/22 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....(Moya, Goretti)
July 15, 2022 Filing 27 TRANSCRIPT of Proceedings re: CONFERENCE held on 7/8/2022 before Judge Gregory H. Woods. Court Reporter/Transcriber: Sadie Herbert, (212) 805-0310. 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 8/5/2022. Redacted Transcript Deadline set for 8/15/2022. Release of Transcript Restriction set for 10/13/2022..(Moya, Goretti)
July 14, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 26 ORDER granting #24 Motion for Joshua Michio Fukunosuke Sasaki to Appear Pro Hac Vice. (HEREBY ORDERED by Judge Gregory H. Woods)(Text Only Order) (wv)
July 14, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 25 ORDER granting #23 Motion for John Christopher Clarke to Appear Pro Hac Vice. (HEREBY ORDERED by Judge Gregory H. Woods)(Text Only Order) (wv)
July 14, 2022 >>>NOTICE REGARDING PRO HAC VICE MOTION. Regarding Document No. #24 AMENDED MOTION for Joshua Michio Fukunosuke Sasaki to Appear Pro Hac Vice . Motion and supporting papers to be reviewed by Clerk's Office staff.. The document has been reviewed and there are no deficiencies. (sgz)
July 14, 2022 >>>NOTICE REGARDING PRO HAC VICE MOTION. Regarding Document No. #23 MOTION for John Christopher Clarke to Appear Pro Hac Vice . Motion and supporting papers to be reviewed by Clerk's Office staff.. The document has been reviewed and there are no deficiencies. (sgz)
July 13, 2022 Filing 24 AMENDED MOTION for Joshua Michio Fukunosuke Sasaki to Appear Pro Hac Vice . Motion and supporting papers to be reviewed by Clerk's Office staff. Document filed by Dark Horse Comics, LLC..(Sasaki, Joshua)
July 13, 2022 Filing 23 MOTION for John Christopher Clarke to Appear Pro Hac Vice . Motion and supporting papers to be reviewed by Clerk's Office staff. Document filed by Dark Horse Comics, LLC..(Clarke, John)
July 12, 2022 NOTICE OF MEDIATOR ASSIGNMENT - Notice of assignment of mediator.(ah)
July 12, 2022 FIRST MEDIATION CONFERENCE. Mediation Conference scheduled for 8/2/2022 at 02:00 PM in telephone or video conference.(ah)
July 8, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 22 ORDER. Plaintiff's request to amend the complaint is granted. Plaintiff is directed to file an amended complaint by no later than July 29, 2022. Pursuant to FRCP 15(a)(3), the deadline for Defendant to answer or otherwise respond to the amended complaint is 14 days after the date of service of the amended complaint. Any pre-motion letter should comply with the Court's Individual Rules of Practice in Civil Cases. (HEREBY ORDERED by Judge Gregory H. Woods) (Text Only Order) (wv)
July 8, 2022 >>>NOTICE REGARDING DEFICIENT MOTION TO APPEAR PRO HAC VICE. Notice to RE-FILE Document No. #21 MOTION for Joshua Michio Fukunosuke Sasaki to Appear Pro Hac Vice for Dark Horse. Filing fee $ 200.00, receipt number ANYSDC-26380599. Motion and supporting papers to be reviewed by Clerk's Office staff. The filing is deficient for the following reason(s): missing Certificate of Good Standing from Supreme Court of Oregon; 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. (sgz)
July 8, 2022 >>>NOTICE REGARDING DEFICIENT MOTION TO APPEAR PRO HAC VICE. Notice to RE-FILE Document No. #19 MOTION for John Christopher Clarke to Appear Pro Hac Vice . Filing fee $ 200.00, receipt number ANYSDC-26379947. Motion and supporting papers to be reviewed by Clerk's Office staff. The filing is deficient for the following reason(s): missing Certificate of Good Standing from Supreme Court of Oregon; 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. (sgz)
July 8, 2022 Minute Entry for proceedings held before Judge Gregory H. Woods: Telephone Conference held on 7/8/2022. (Court Reporter present) (wv)
July 7, 2022 Filing 21 FILING ERROR - DEFICIENT DOCKET ENTRY - MOTION for Joshua Michio Fukunosuke Sasaki to Appear Pro Hac Vice for Dark Horse. Filing fee $ 200.00, receipt number ANYSDC-26380599. Motion and supporting papers to be reviewed by Clerk's Office staff. Document filed by Dark Horse Comics, LLC. (Attachments: #1 Affidavit Affidavit of Josh Sasaki ISO Motion for Pro Hac Vice, #2 Supplement Certificate of Good Standing, #3 Text of Proposed Order Order on Motion for Pro Hac Vice).(Sasaki, Joshua) Modified on 7/8/2022 (sgz).
July 7, 2022 Filing 20 JOINT LETTER addressed to Judge Gregory H. Woods from Edward Y. Kroub and Edward T. Decker dated 7/7/2022 re: The Court's 6/28/2022 Order. Document filed by Rafael Cordero..(Kroub, Edward)
July 7, 2022 Filing 19 FILING ERROR - DEFICIENT DOCKET ENTRY - MOTION for John Christopher Clarke to Appear Pro Hac Vice . Filing fee $ 200.00, receipt number ANYSDC-26379947. Motion and supporting papers to be reviewed by Clerk's Office staff. Document filed by Dark Horse Comics, LLC. (Attachments: #1 Affidavit Affidavit of John Clarke ISO Motion for Pro Hac Vice, #2 Supplement Certificate of Good Standing, #3 Text of Proposed Order Order on Motion for Pro Hac Vice).(Clarke, John) Modified on 7/8/2022 (sgz).
July 6, 2022 Set/Reset Hearings: Initial Conference set for 8/25/2022 at 03:00 PM before Judge Gregory H. Woods. (rro)
July 6, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 18 MEMO ENDORSEMENT on re: #17 Letter filed by Rafael Cordero. ENDORSEMENT: Application denied without prejudice. The pre-motion conference scheduled for August 25, 2022 will be held on July 8, 2022 at 1:00 p.m. The Court will discuss the issue raised here during that conference. For the avoidance of doubt, this order does not modify the schedule for the initial pretrial conference, which is scheduled to be held on August 25, 2022 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. ( Initial Conference set for 7/8/2022 at 01:00 PM before Judge Gregory H. Woods.) (Signed by Judge Gregory H. Woods on 7/6/2022) (rro)
July 5, 2022 Filing 17 LETTER addressed to Judge Gregory H. Woods from Edward Y. Kroub dated 07/05/2022 re: Intent to File Amended Complaint. Document filed by Rafael Cordero..(Kroub, Edward)
July 1, 2022 Filing 16 NOTICE OF APPEARANCE by William Downes on behalf of Rafael Cordero..(Downes, William)
July 1, 2022 Filing 15 NOTICE OF APPEARANCE by Jarrett Scott Charo on behalf of Rafael Cordero..(Charo, Jarrett)
June 30, 2022 Filing 14 RULE 7.1 CORPORATE DISCLOSURE STATEMENT. Identifying Corporate Parent Cenic Media Delaware, LLC, Corporate Parent Dark Horse Media, LLC, Corporate Parent Embracer Group AB for Dark Horse Comics, LLC. Document filed by Dark Horse Comics, LLC..(Decker, Edward)
June 30, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 13 ORDER. Defendant's request for a pre-motion conference is granted. Dkt. No. 11. The Court will hold a pre-motion conference to discuss Defendant's proposed motion to dismiss during the initial pretrial conference scheduled to take place on August 25, 2022 at 3:00 p.m. (HEREBY ORDERED by Judge Gregory H. Woods) (Text Only Order) (wv)
June 30, 2022 ***NOTICE TO ATTORNEY REGARDING DEFICIENT RULE 7.1 CORPORATE DISCLOSURE STATEMENT. Notice to Attorney Edward Thomas Decker to RE-FILE Document No. #12 Rule 7.1 Corporate Disclosure Statement. The filing is deficient for the following reason(s): the corporate parent/other affiliate was not added;. Re-file the document using the event type Rule 7.1 Corporate Disclosure Statement found under the event list Other Documents - select the correct filer/filers - attach the correct PDF - when prompted with the message "Are there any corporate parents or other affiliates?", select the Yes radio button - enter the corporate parent/other affiliate, click the Search button - select the correct corporate parent/other affiliate name from the search results list or if no person found, create a new corporate parent/other affiliate - select the party to whom the corporate parent/other affiliate should be linked - add corporate parent/other affiliate names one at a time. (lb)
June 29, 2022 Filing 12 FILING ERROR - CORPORATE PARENT/OTHER AFFILIATE NOT ADDED - RULE 7.1 CORPORATE DISCLOSURE STATEMENT. No Corporate Parent. Document filed by Dark Horse Comics, LLC..(Decker, Edward) Modified on 6/30/2022 (lb).
June 29, 2022 Filing 11 LETTER addressed to Judge Gregory H. Woods from Edward T. Decker dated June 29, 2022 re: Defendant Dark Horse Comics, LLC's Pre-Motion Letter for Proposed Motion to Dismiss. Document filed by Dark Horse Comics, LLC..(Decker, Edward)
June 28, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 10 ORDER: To conserve resources, to promote judicial efficiency, and in an effort to achieve a faster disposition of this matter, it is hereby ORDERED that the parties must discuss whether they are willing to consent, under 28 U.S.C. 636(c), to conducting all further proceedings before the assigned Magistrate Judge.If both parties consent to proceed before the Magistrate Judge, counsel for the defendant must, within two weeks of the date of this order file on ECF a fully executed Notice, Consent, and Reference of a Civil Action to a Magistrate Judge form, a copy of which is attached to this order (and also available at https://nysd.uscourts.gov/sites/default/files/2018-06/AO-3.pdf). The executed form should be filed on ECF as a "Proposed Consent to Jurisdiction by US Magistrate Judge," and be described using the "Proposed Consent to Jurisdiction by US Magistrate Judge" filing event in accordance with ECF Rule 13.27. If the Court approves that form, all further proceedings will then be conducted before the assigned Magistrate Judge rather than before me. Any appeal would be taken directly to the United States Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit, as it would be if the consent form were not signed and so ordered. If either party does not consent to conducting all further proceedings before the assigned Magistrate Judge, the parties must file a joint letter, within two weeks of the date of this order advising the Court that the parties do not consent, but without disclosing the identity of theparty or parties who do not consent. The parties are free to withhold consent without negativeconsequences. (Signed by Judge Gregory H. Woods on 6/28/2022) (rro)
June 27, 2022 Filing 9 NOTICE OF APPEARANCE by Edward Thomas Decker on behalf of Dark Horse Comics, LLC..(Decker, Edward)
June 20, 2022 Filing 8 SUMMONS RETURNED EXECUTED Summons and Complaint served. Dark Horse Comics, LLC served on 6/8/2022, answer due 6/29/2022. Service was accepted by Todd Larson, Intake Clerk. Document filed by Rafael Cordero..(Kroub, Edward)
June 9, 2022 Filing 7 CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE of the Court's May 31, 2022 Notice of Initial Conference, Docket No. 5 served on Dark Horse Comics, LLC on June 9, 2022. Service was made by Mail. Document filed by Rafael Cordero..(Kroub, Edward)
May 31, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 6 MEDIATION REFERRAL ORDER: It is hereby ORDERED that this case is referred for mediation to the Court-annexed Mediation Program. The parties are hereby notified that Local Rule 83.9 shall govern the mediation and are directed to participate in the mediation in good faith. The mediation should take place at least two weeks prior to the Initial Pretrial Conference, which has been scheduled for August 25, 2022 at 3:00 p.m. by separate order to be entered today. The mediation will have no effect upon any scheduling order issued by this Court without leave of this Court.lease reference the following when corresponding with the Mediation Office. E-mail MediationOffice@nysd.uscourts.gov, telephone (212) 805-0643, and facsimile (212) 805-0647. Mediator to be Assigned by 6/10/2022. (Signed by Judge Gregory H. Woods on 5/31/2022) (rro)
May 31, 2022 Filing 5 NOTICE OF INITIAL CONFERENCE: Initial Conference set for 8/25/2022 at 03:00 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 5/31/2022) (rro)
May 26, 2022 Filing 4 ELECTRONIC SUMMONS ISSUED as to Dark Horse Comics, LLC..(gp)
May 26, 2022 CASE OPENING INITIAL ASSIGNMENT NOTICE: The above-entitled action is assigned to Judge Gregory H. Woods. 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..(gp)
May 26, 2022 Magistrate Judge Barbara C. Moses 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. (gp)
May 26, 2022 Case Designated ECF. (gp)
May 25, 2022 Filing 3 REQUEST FOR ISSUANCE OF SUMMONS as to Dark Horse Comics, LLC, re: #1 Complaint. Document filed by Rafael Cordero..(Kroub, Edward)
May 25, 2022 Filing 2 CIVIL COVER SHEET filed..(Kroub, Edward)
May 25, 2022 Filing 1 COMPLAINT against Dark Horse Comics, LLC. (Filing Fee $ 402.00, Receipt Number ANYSDC-26195494)Document filed by Rafael Cordero..(Kroub, Edward)

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Plaintiff: Rafael Cordero
Represented By: Edward Y. Kroub
Represented By: Jarrett Scott Charo
Represented By: William Downes
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Defendant: Dark Horse Comics, LLC
Represented By: Edward Thomas Decker
Represented By: John Clarke
Represented By: Joshua Michio Sasaki
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