Czarnionka v. The Epoch Times Association, Inc.
Plaintiff: Lawrence Czarnionka
Defendant: The Epoch Times Association, Inc.
Case Number: 1:2022cv06348
Filed: July 26, 2022
Court: US District Court for the Southern District of New York
Presiding Judge: Alvin K Hellerstein
Nature of Suit: Other Statutory Actions
Cause of Action: 28 U.S.C. § 1331 Fed. Question: Other
Jury Demanded By: Plaintiff
Docket Report

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Date Filed Document Text
November 17, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 25 ORDER AND OPINION DENYING MOTION TO DISMISS re: #17 MOTION to Dismiss Class Action Complaint. filed by The Epoch Times Association, Inc. For the reasons discussed, the motion to dismiss is denied. The Initial Case Management Conference shall be held December 16, 2022, 10:00 am. The Clerk of the Court shall terminate Motion to Dismiss (ECF No. 17). SO ORDERED., ( Initial Conference set for 12/16/2022 at 10:00 AM before Judge Alvin K. Hellerstein.) (Signed by Judge Alvin K. Hellerstein on 11/17/22) (yv)
November 16, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 24 RESPONSE to Motion re: #17 MOTION to Dismiss Class Action Complaint. Response to Plaintiff's Supplemental Authority. Document filed by The Epoch Times Association, Inc...(Pete, Brian)
November 7, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 23 NOTICE of Supplemental Authority re: #21 Memorandum of Law in Opposition to Motion, #17 MOTION to Dismiss Class Action Complaint.. Document filed by Lawrence Czarnionka. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit A).(Cuthbertson, Douglas)
October 25, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 22 REPLY MEMORANDUM OF LAW in Support re: #17 MOTION to Dismiss Class Action Complaint. . Document filed by The Epoch Times Association, Inc...(Pete, Brian)
October 18, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 21 MEMORANDUM OF LAW in Opposition re: #17 MOTION to Dismiss Class Action Complaint. . Document filed by Lawrence Czarnionka..(Cuthbertson, Douglas)
October 13, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 20 ORDER FOR ADMISSION PRO HAC VICE OF MICHAEL W. SOBOL granting #19 Motion for Michael W. Sobol to Appear Pro Hac Vice. The motion of Michael W. Sobol for admission to practice Pro Hac Vice in the above-captioned action is granted. IT IS HEREBY ORDERED that Applicant is admitted to practice Pro Hac Vice as counsel for Plaintiff in the above-captioned case in the United States District Court for the Southern District of New York. All attorneys appearing before this Court are subject to the Local Rules of this Court, including the Rules governing the discipline of attorneys. (Signed by Judge Alvin K. Hellerstein on 10/13/22) (yv)
October 12, 2022 Opinion or Order >>>NOTICE REGARDING PRO HAC VICE MOTION. Regarding Document No. #19 MOTION for Michael W. Sobol to Appear Pro Hac Vice . Filing fee $ 200.00, receipt number ANYSDC-26794624. Motion and supporting papers to be reviewed by Clerk's Office staff.. The document has been reviewed and there are no deficiencies. (vba)
October 10, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 19 MOTION for Michael W. Sobol to Appear Pro Hac Vice . Filing fee $ 200.00, receipt number ANYSDC-26794624. Motion and supporting papers to be reviewed by Clerk's Office staff. Document filed by Lawrence Czarnionka. (Attachments: #1 Affidavit Notarized Affidavit of Michael W. Sobol, #2 Text of Proposed Order [Proposed] Order for Admission Pro Hac Vice of Michael W. Sobol).(Sobol, Michael)
October 4, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 18 MEMORANDUM OF LAW in Support re: #17 MOTION to Dismiss Class Action Complaint. . Document filed by The Epoch Times Association, Inc...(Pete, Brian)
October 4, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 17 MOTION to Dismiss Class Action Complaint. Document filed by The Epoch Times Association, Inc.. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit Table of Contents).(Pete, Brian)
October 4, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 16 NOTICE OF APPEARANCE by Brian Pete on behalf of The Epoch Times Association, Inc...(Pete, Brian)
September 16, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 15 ORDER FOR ADMISSION PRO HAC VICE granting #14 Motion for Ian R. Bensberg to Appear Pro Hac Vice. The motion of Ian R. Bensberg for admission to practice pro hac vice in the above captioned action is granted. IT IS HEREBY ORDERED that Applicant is admitted to practice pro hac vice in the above captioned case in the United States District Court for the Southern District of New York. All attorneys appearing before this Court are subject to the Local Rules of this Court, including the Rules governing discipline of attorneys. (Signed by Judge Alvin K. Hellerstein on 9/16/22) (yv)
September 6, 2022 Opinion or Order >>>NOTICE REGARDING PRO HAC VICE MOTION. Regarding Document No. #14 MOTION for Ian R. Bensberg to Appear Pro Hac Vice . Filing fee $ 200.00, receipt number ANYSDC-26630024. Motion and supporting papers to be reviewed by Clerk's Office staff.. The document has been reviewed and there are no deficiencies. (sgz)
September 2, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 14 MOTION for Ian R. Bensberg to Appear Pro Hac Vice . Filing fee $ 200.00, receipt number ANYSDC-26630024. Motion and supporting papers to be reviewed by Clerk's Office staff. Document filed by Lawrence Czarnionka. (Attachments: #1 Text of Proposed Order Proposed Order for Admission Pro Hac Vice, #2 Affidavit Affidavit of Ian R. Bensberg, #3 Exhibit Certificate of Good Standing (Indiana)).(Bensberg, Ian)
August 16, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 13 ORDER FOR ADMISSION PRO HAC VICE granting #2 Motion for Joseph Henry (Hank) Bates, III to Appear Pro Hac Vice. The motion of Joseph Henry (Hank) Bates, III, for admission to practice pro hac vice in the above captioned action is granted. IT IS HEREBY ORDERED that Applicant is admitted to practice pro hac vice in the above captioned case in the United States District Court for the Southern District of New York. All attorneys appearing before this Court are subject to the Local Rules of this Court, including the Rules governing discipline of attorneys. (Signed by Judge Alvin K. Hellerstein on 8/16/22) (yv)
August 16, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 12 ORDER FOR ADMISSION PRO HAC VICE granting #8 Motion for Courtney Elizabeth Ross to Appear Pro Hac Vice. The motion of Courtney Elizabeth Ross, for admission to practice pro hac vice in the above captioned action is granted. IT IS HEREBY ORDERED that Applicant is admitted to practice pro hac vice in the above captioned case in the United States District Court for the Southern District of New York. All attorneys appearing before this Court are subject to the Local Rules of this Court, including the Rules governing discipline of attorneys. (Signed by Judge Alvin K. Hellerstein on 8/16/22) (yv)
August 16, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 11 ORDER FOR ADMISSION PRO HAC VICE granting #9 Motion for Edwin Lee Lowther III to Appear Pro Hac Vice. The motion of Edwin Lee Lowther III, for admission to practice pro hac vice in the above captioned action is granted. IT IS HEREBY ORDERED that Applicant is admitted to practice pro hac vice in the above captioned case in the United States District Court for the Southern District of New York. All attorneys appearing before this Court are subject to the Local Rules of this Court, including the Rules governing discipline of attorneys. (Signed by Judge Alvin K. Hellerstein on 8/16/22) (yv)
August 9, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 10 WAIVER OF SERVICE RETURNED EXECUTED. The Epoch Times Association, Inc. waiver sent on 8/5/2022, answer due 10/4/2022. Document filed by Lawrence Czarnionka..(Bates, Joseph)
August 4, 2022 Opinion or Order >>>NOTICE REGARDING PRO HAC VICE MOTION. Regarding Document No. #9 MOTION for Edwin Lee Lowther III 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)
August 3, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 9 MOTION for Edwin Lee Lowther III to Appear Pro Hac Vice . Motion and supporting papers to be reviewed by Clerk's Office staff. Document filed by Lawrence Czarnionka. (Attachments: #1 Affidavit in Support of Motion, #2 Text of Proposed Order Proposed Order).(Lowther, Edwin)
August 3, 2022 Opinion or Order >>>NOTICE REGARDING PRO HAC VICE MOTION. Regarding Document No. #8 MOTION for Courtney Elizabeth Ross to Appear Pro Hac Vice . Filing fee $ 200.00, receipt number ANYSDC-26496264. Motion and supporting papers to be reviewed by Clerk's Office staff.. The document has been reviewed and there are no deficiencies. (sgz)
August 2, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 8 MOTION for Courtney Elizabeth Ross to Appear Pro Hac Vice . Filing fee $ 200.00, receipt number ANYSDC-26496264. Motion and supporting papers to be reviewed by Clerk's Office staff. Document filed by Lawrence Czarnionka. (Attachments: #1 Affidavit in Support of Motion, #2 Text of Proposed Order Proposed Order).(Ross, Courtney)
August 2, 2022 Opinion or Order >>>NOTICE REGARDING DEFICIENT MOTION TO APPEAR PRO HAC VICE. Notice to RE-FILE Document No. #7 MOTION for Edwin Lee Lowther, III to Appear Pro Hac Vice . Filing fee $ 200.00, receipt number ANYSDC-26487323. 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 Arkansas; 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)
August 1, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 7 FILING ERROR - DEFICIENT DOCKET ENTRY - MOTION for Edwin Lee Lowther, III to Appear Pro Hac Vice . Filing fee $ 200.00, receipt number ANYSDC-26487323. Motion and supporting papers to be reviewed by Clerk's Office staff. Document filed by Lawrence Czarnionka. (Attachments: #1 Affidavit in Support of Motion, #2 Text of Proposed Order Proposed Order).(Lowther, Edwin) Modified on 8/2/2022 (sgz).
July 29, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 6 NOTICE OF APPEARANCE by Douglas Ian Cuthbertson on behalf of Lawrence Czarnionka..(Cuthbertson, Douglas)
July 28, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 5 ELECTRONIC SUMMONS ISSUED as to The Epoch Times Association, Inc...(lal)
July 27, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 4 REQUEST FOR ISSUANCE OF SUMMONS as to The Epoch Times Association, Inc., re: #1 Complaint. Document filed by Lawrence Czarnionka..(Bates, Joseph)
July 27, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 3 CIVIL COVER SHEET filed..(Bates, Joseph)
July 27, 2022 Opinion or Order ***NOTICE TO ATTORNEY REGARDING CIVIL. CASE OPENING STATISTICAL ERROR CORRECTION: Notice to attorney Joseph Henry (Hank) Bates, III. The following case opening statistical information was erroneously selected/entered: Cause of Action code 28:1331 Fed. Question: Other; County code Albany. The following correction(s) have been made to your case entry: the Cause of Action code has been modified to 18:2710(c) Wrongful Disclosure of Video Tape Rental or Sales Records; the County code has been modified to XX Out of State. (vf) Modified on 7/27/2022 (vf).
July 27, 2022 Opinion or Order ***NOTICE TO ATTORNEY TO ELECTRONICALLY FILE CIVIL COVER SHEET. Notice to Attorney Joseph Henry (Hank) Bates, III. Attorney must electronically file the Civil Cover Sheet. Use the event type Civil Cover Sheet found under the event list Other Documents. (vf)
July 27, 2022 Opinion or Order ***NOTICE TO ATTORNEY REGARDING PARTY MODIFICATION. Notice to attorney Joseph Henry (Hank) Bates, III. The party information for the following party/parties has been modified: Lawrence Czarnionka. The information for the party/parties has been modified for the following reason/reasons: party text was omitted. (vf)
July 27, 2022 Opinion or Order CASE OPENING INITIAL ASSIGNMENT NOTICE: The above-entitled action is assigned to Judge Alvin K. Hellerstein. 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..(vf)
July 27, 2022 Opinion or Order >>>NOTICE REGARDING PRO HAC VICE MOTION. Regarding Document No. #2 MOTION for Joseph Henry (Hank) Bates, III to Appear Pro Hac Vice . Filing fee $ 200.00, receipt number ANYSDC-26466199. Motion and supporting papers to be reviewed by Clerk's Office staff.. The document has been reviewed and there are no deficiencies. (sgz)
July 27, 2022 Opinion or Order Case Designated ECF. (vf)
July 27, 2022 Opinion or Order Magistrate Judge Robert W. Lehrburger 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. (vf)
July 26, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 2 MOTION for Joseph Henry (Hank) Bates, III to Appear Pro Hac Vice . Filing fee $ 200.00, receipt number ANYSDC-26466199. Motion and supporting papers to be reviewed by Clerk's Office staff. Document filed by Lawrence Czarnionka. (Attachments: #1 Affidavit Affidavit in Support of Motion, #2 Text of Proposed Order Proposed Order).(Bates, Joseph)
July 26, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 1 COMPLAINT against The Epoch Times Association, Inc.. (Filing Fee $ 402.00, Receipt Number ANYSDC-26466003)Document filed by Lawrence Czarnionka. (Attachments: #1 Civil Cover Sheet Civil Cover Sheet).(Bates, Joseph)

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Plaintiff: Lawrence Czarnionka
Represented By: Joseph Henry (Hank) Bates, III
Represented By: Courtney Elizabeth Ross
Represented By: Edwin Lee Lowther, III
Represented By: Douglas Ian Cuthbertson
Represented By: Ian R. Bensberg
Represented By: Michael W. Sobol
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Defendant: The Epoch Times Association, Inc.
Represented By: Brian Pete
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