Kominis v. Starbucks Corporation
Plaintiff: Joan Kominis and Jason McAllister
Defendant: Starbucks Corporation
Case Number: 1:2022cv06673
Filed: August 5, 2022
Court: US District Court for the Southern District of New York
Presiding Judge: John P Cronan
Nature of Suit: Other Fraud
Cause of Action: 28 U.S.C. § 1332 fr Diversity-Fraud
Jury Demanded By: Plaintiff
Docket Report

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Date Filed Document Text
September 18, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 29 OPINION AND ORDER re: #23 MOTION to Dismiss Consolidated Amended Complaint. filed by Starbucks Corporation. For the reasons stated above, the Court grants the motion to dismiss in part and denies it in part. The Court grants the motion with respect to the Tenth and Eleventh Causes of Action. The motion is denied with respect to the first nine Causes of Action. In the event Plaintiffs decide to file another amended complaint, they must do so within thirty days of this Opinion and Order. Counsel shall appear before the undersigned for an Initial Pretrial Conference ("IPTC") in accordance with Rule 16 of the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure on October 18, 2023, at 11:30 a.m. via telephone. At the scheduled time, counsel for all parties should call (866) 434-5269, access code 9176261. By October 11, 2023, the parties shall also submit to the Court a proposed case management plan and scheduling order, a template of which is available at https://www.nysd.uscourts.gov/hon-john-p-cronan. The Clerk of Court is respectfully directed to close the motion pending at Docket Number 23. SO ORDERED. ( Initial Conference set for 10/18/2023 at 11:30 AM before Judge John P. Cronan.) (Signed by Judge John P. Cronan on 9/16/2023) (tg)
December 16, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 28 REPLY MEMORANDUM OF LAW in Support re: #23 MOTION to Dismiss Consolidated Amended Complaint. . Document filed by Starbucks Corporation..(Henry, Sascha)
December 7, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 27 RESPONSE in Opposition to Motion re: #23 MOTION to Dismiss Consolidated Amended Complaint. . Document filed by Joan Kominis, Jason McAllister..(Abiri, Robert)
November 21, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 26 ORDER granting #25 Letter Motion for Extension of Time to File Response/Reply re #25 LETTER MOTION for Extension of Time to File Response/Reply as to #23 MOTION to Dismiss Consolidated Amended Complaint, addressed to Judge John P. Cronan from Robert Abiri dated November 17, 2022. The request is granted. Plaintiffs shall respond to Defendant's motion to dismiss by December 7, 2022. Defendant shall file its reply, if any, by December 16, 2022. The Clerk of Court is respectfully directed to close the motion pending at Docket Number 25. SO ORDERED. Responses due by 12/7/2022. Replies due by 12/16/2022. (Signed by Judge John P. Cronan on 11/21/2022) (va)
November 17, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 25 LETTER MOTION for Extension of Time to File Response/Reply as to #23 MOTION to Dismiss Consolidated Amended Complaint. addressed to Judge John P. Cronan from Robert Abiri dated November 17, 2022. Document filed by Joan Kominis, Jason McAllister..(Abiri, Robert)
November 9, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 24 MEMORANDUM OF LAW in Support re: #23 MOTION to Dismiss Consolidated Amended Complaint. . Document filed by Starbucks Corporation..(Henry, Sascha)
November 9, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 23 MOTION to Dismiss Consolidated Amended Complaint. Document filed by Starbucks Corporation..(Henry, Sascha)
November 7, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 22 ORDER denying without prejudice #14 Motion to Dismiss. Defendant moved to dismiss the original Complaint in this action, Dkt. 1, on September 15, 2022, Dkt. 14. On October 7, 2022, Plaintiff filed the Amended Complaint. Dkt. 18. The Court then set a briefing schedule for a new motion to dismiss the Amended Complaint in an October 26, 2022 order. Dkt. 21. Therefore, Defendant's original motion to dismiss is denied without prejudice. The Clerk of Court is respectfully directed to close the motion pending at Docket Number 14. SO ORDERED. (Signed by Judge John P. Cronan on 11/7/2022) (jca)
October 26, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 21 ORDER denying #19 Letter Motion for Conference re: #19 LETTER MOTION for Conference re: #18 Amended Complaint addressed to Judge John P. Cronan from Sascha Henry dated October 21, 2022. The Court does not believe a conference is necessary at this time. Defendant shall file its motion to dismiss, if any, by November 9, 2022. Plaintiffs shall file their response by November 23, 2022. Defendant shall file its reply, if any, by December 2, 2022. The Clerk of Court is respectfully directed to close the motion pending at Docket Number 19. SO ORDERED. (Signed by Judge John P. Cronan on 10/26/2022) (tg)
October 26, 2022 Opinion or Order Set/Reset Deadlines: Motions due by 11/9/2022. Responses due by 11/23/2022 Replies due by 12/2/2022. (tg)
October 25, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 20 LETTER RESPONSE in Opposition to Motion addressed to Judge John P. Cronan from Robert Abiri dated 10/25/2022 re: #19 LETTER MOTION for Conference re: #18 Amended Complaint addressed to Judge John P. Cronan from Sascha Henry dated October 21, 2022. . Document filed by Joan Kominis, Jason McAllister..(Abiri, Robert)
October 21, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 19 LETTER MOTION for Conference re: #18 Amended Complaint addressed to Judge John P. Cronan from Sascha Henry dated October 21, 2022. Document filed by Starbucks Corporation..(Henry, Sascha)
October 7, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 18 AMENDED COMPLAINT amending #1 Complaint against Starbucks Corporation with JURY DEMAND.Document filed by Joan Kominis, Jason McAllister. Related document: #1 Complaint..(Abiri, Robert)
September 28, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 17 ORDER granting #16 Letter Motion for Extension of Time to File Response/Reply as to #14 MOTION to Dismiss addressed to Judge John P. Cronan from Robert J. Guite dated September 27, 2022. The request is granted. Plaintiff's deadline to respond to Defendant's motion to dismiss is adjourned sine die. If Plaintiff has not submitted an Amended Complaint by October 7, 2022, the parties shall file a joint status update by October 13, 2022. The Clerk of Court is respectfully directed to close the motion pending at Docket Number 16. SO ORDERED. (Signed by Judge John P. Cronan on 9/27/2022) (vfr)
September 28, 2022 Opinion or Order Set/Reset Deadlines: Amended Pleadings due by 10/7/2022. (vfr)
September 27, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 16 JOINT LETTER MOTION for Extension of Time to File Response/Reply as to #14 MOTION to Dismiss . addressed to Judge John P. Cronan from Robert J. Guite dated September 27, 2022. Document filed by Starbucks Corporation..(Guite, Robert)
September 15, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 15 MEMORANDUM OF LAW in Support re: #14 MOTION to Dismiss . . Document filed by Starbucks Corporation..(Henry, Sascha)
September 15, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 14 MOTION to Dismiss . Document filed by Starbucks Corporation..(Henry, Sascha)
September 7, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 13 ORDER granting #9 Motion for Robert James Guite to Appear Pro Hac Vice (HEREBY ORDERED by Judge John P. Cronan)(Text Only Order) (mhe)
September 7, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 12 ORDER granting #8 Motion for Sascha Henry to Appear Pro Hac Vice (HEREBY ORDERED by Judge John P. Cronan)(Text Only Order) (mhe)
September 2, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 11 ORDER denying #7 Letter Motion for Conference re: #7 LETTER MOTION for Conference regarding Defendant's anticipated motion to dismiss addressed to Judge John P. Cronan from Paul W. Garrity dated August 26, 2022. The Court is in receipt of Defendant's letter-motion requesting a pre-motion conference in advance of its forthcoming Motion to Dismiss (Dkt. 7), and Plaintiff's response to Defendant's pre-motion letter (Dkt. 10). Upon reviewing the parties' letters, the Court finds that a pre-motion conference is not necessary, and that Defendant may proceed in filing the Motion to Dismiss. Defendants motion papers are due by September 15, 2022. Plaintiff's opposition papers are due by September 29, 2022. Defendants reply papers, if any, are due by October 6, 2022. In accordance with the Court's Individual Rules and Practices for Civil Cases, requests for extensions or adjournment may be made only by letter-motion filed on ECF and must be received at least 48 hours (i.e., two business days) before the deadline or scheduled appearance, absent compelling circumstances. The written submission must state (1) the original date(s) set for the appearance or deadline(s) and the new date(s) requested; (2) the reason(s) for the request; (3) the number of previous requests for adjournment or extension; (4) whether these previous requests were granted or denied; and (5) whether opposing counsel consents, and, if not, the reasons given by opposing counsel for refusing to consent. The Clerk of the Court is respectfully directed to terminate the motion pending at Docket Number 7. SO ORDERED. (Signed by Judge John P. Cronan on 9/2/2022) (jca)
September 2, 2022 Opinion or Order Set/Reset Deadlines: Motions due by 9/15/2022. Responses due by 9/29/2022 Replies due by 10/6/2022. (jca)
August 31, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 10 LETTER RESPONSE in Opposition to Motion addressed to Judge John P. Cronan from Robert Abiri dated August 31, 2022 re: #7 LETTER MOTION for Conference regarding Defendant's anticipated motion to dismiss addressed to Judge John P. Cronan from Paul W. Garrity dated August 26, 2022. . Document filed by Joan Kominis..(Abiri, Robert)
August 31, 2022 Opinion or Order >>>NOTICE REGARDING PRO HAC VICE MOTION. Regarding Document No. #8 MOTION for Sascha Henry to Appear Pro Hac Vice . Filing fee $ 200.00, receipt number ANYSDC-26612338. Motion and supporting papers to be reviewed by Clerk's Office staff.. The document has been reviewed and there are no deficiencies. (sgz)
August 31, 2022 Opinion or Order >>>NOTICE REGARDING PRO HAC VICE MOTION. Regarding Document No. #9 MOTION for Robert James Guite to Appear Pro Hac Vice . Filing fee $ 200.00, receipt number ANYSDC-26614313. Motion and supporting papers to be reviewed by Clerk's Office staff.. The document has been reviewed and there are no deficiencies. (sgz)
August 30, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 9 MOTION for Robert James Guite to Appear Pro Hac Vice . Filing fee $ 200.00, receipt number ANYSDC-26614313. Motion and supporting papers to be reviewed by Clerk's Office staff. Document filed by Starbucks Corporation. (Attachments: #1 Supplement Declaration, #2 Exhibit CA Certificate of Good Standing, #3 Exhibit MT Certificate of Good Standing, #4 Exhibit WA Certificate of Good Standing, #5 Supplement Proposed Order).(Guite, Robert)
August 30, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 8 MOTION for Sascha Henry to Appear Pro Hac Vice . Filing fee $ 200.00, receipt number ANYSDC-26612338. Motion and supporting papers to be reviewed by Clerk's Office staff. Document filed by Starbucks Corporation. (Attachments: #1 Supplement Declaration, #2 Exhibit Certificate of Good Standing, #3 Supplement Proposed Order).(Henry, Sascha)
August 26, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 7 LETTER MOTION for Conference regarding Defendant's anticipated motion to dismiss addressed to Judge John P. Cronan from Paul W. Garrity dated August 26, 2022. Document filed by Starbucks Corporation..(Garrity, Paul)
August 26, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 6 RULE 7.1 CORPORATE DISCLOSURE STATEMENT. No Corporate Parent. Document filed by Starbucks Corporation..(Garrity, Paul)
August 22, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 5 SUMMONS RETURNED EXECUTED Summons and Complaint served. Starbucks Corporation served on 8/10/2022, answer due 8/31/2022. Service was accepted by Ellen Jones, Registered Agent. Document filed by Joan Kominis..(Abiri, Robert)
August 8, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 4 ELECTRONIC SUMMONS ISSUED as to Starbucks Corporation..(pc)
August 8, 2022 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)
August 8, 2022 Opinion or Order Magistrate Judge Gabriel W. Gorenstein 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)
August 8, 2022 Opinion or Order ***NOTICE TO ATTORNEY REGARDING CIVIL. CASE OPENING STATISTICAL ERROR CORRECTION: Notice to attorney Robert Abiri. The following case opening statistical information was erroneously selected/entered: County code New York;. The following correction(s) have been made to your case entry: the County code has been modified to Queens;. (pc)
August 8, 2022 Opinion or Order Case Designated ECF. (pc)
August 5, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 3 REQUEST FOR ISSUANCE OF SUMMONS as to Starbucks Corporation, re: #1 Complaint. Document filed by Joan Kominis..(Abiri, Robert)
August 5, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 2 CIVIL COVER SHEET filed..(Abiri, Robert)
August 5, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 1 COMPLAINT against Starbucks Corporation. (Filing Fee $ 402.00, Receipt Number ANYSDC-26511390)Document filed by Joan Kominis..(Abiri, Robert)

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Plaintiff: Joan Kominis
Represented By: Robert Abiri
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Plaintiff: Jason McAllister
Represented By: Robert Abiri
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Defendant: Starbucks Corporation
Represented By: Paul Wendell Garrity
Represented By: Robert Guite
Represented By: Sascha Henry
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