Bella v. Wilton Reassurance Life of New York
| Florence Bella, as trustee of the Yismach Lev 1 Trust, on behalf of herself and all others similarly situated and Florence Bella |
| Wilton Reassurance Life of New York |
| 1:2023cv01613 |
| February 27, 2023 |
| US District Court for the Southern District of New York |
| Vernon S Broderick |
| Insurance |
| 28 U.S.C. § 1332 in Diversity-Insurance Contract |
| Plaintiff |
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Filing 45
OPINION & ORDER re: #23 LETTER MOTION to Seal Motion to File an Exhibit to Wilton's Motion to Dismiss in Redacted Form addressed to Judge Vernon S. Broderick from Jeffrey S. Kramer dated May 30, 2023. filed by Wilton Reassurance Life of New York, #29 LETTER MOTION to Seal Plaintiff's Opposition to Defendant's Motion to Dismiss addressed to Judge Vernon S. Broderick from Monica Daegele dated July 18, 2023. filed by Florence Bella. Accordingly, I shall permit the exhibit at issue to remain under seal at this time. For the reasons stated above, Defendant's and Plaintiff's motions to seal are GRANTED. The Clerk of Court is respectfully directed to close the open motion at Docs. 23 and 29. SO ORDERED. (Signed by Judge Vernon S. Broderick on 10/27/2023) (ks)
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| Filing 44 RULE 7.1 CORPORATE DISCLOSURE STATEMENT. Identifying Corporate Parent Wilton Reassurance Company, Corporate Parent Wilton Re U.S. Holdings, Inc., Other Affiliate Wilton Re U.S. Holdings Trust, Other Affiliate Wilton Re Ltd. for Wilton Reassurance Life of New York. Document filed by Wilton Reassurance Life of New York..(Scherz, Carl) |
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Filing 43
ORDER granting #40 Motion for M. Taylor Levesque to Appear Pro Hac Vice (HEREBY ORDERED by Judge Vernon S. Broderick)(Text Only Order) (ko)
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Filing 42
ORDER granting #39 Motion for Matthew K. Hansen to Appear Pro Hac Vice (HEREBY ORDERED by Judge Vernon S. Broderick)(Text Only Order) (ko)
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Filing 41
ORDER granting #38 Motion for Carl C. Scherz to Appear Pro Hac Vice (HEREBY ORDERED by Judge Vernon S. Broderick)(Text Only Order) (ko)
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| Filing 40 MOTION for M. Taylor Levesque to Appear Pro Hac Vice . Filing fee $ 200.00, receipt number ANYSDC-28252066. Motion and supporting papers to be reviewed by Clerk's Office staff. Document filed by Wilton Reassurance Life of New York. (Attachments: #1 Affidavit Declaration in Support of Motion for Admission Pro Hac Vice, #2 Proposed Order Order for Admission Pro Hac Vice).(Levesque, Taylor) |
| Filing 39 MOTION for Matthew K. Hansen to Appear Pro Hac Vice . Filing fee $ 200.00, receipt number ANYSDC-28251472. Motion and supporting papers to be reviewed by Clerk's Office staff. Document filed by Wilton Reassurance Life of New York. (Attachments: #1 Affidavit Declaration in Support of Motion for Admission Pro Hac Vice, #2 Proposed Order Order for Admission Pro Hac Vice).(Hansen, Matthew) |
| Filing 38 MOTION for Carl C. Scherz to Appear Pro Hac Vice . Filing fee $ 200.00, receipt number ANYSDC-28251131. Motion and supporting papers to be reviewed by Clerk's Office staff. Document filed by Wilton Reassurance Life of New York. (Attachments: #1 Affidavit Declaration in Support of Motion for Admission Pro Hac Vice, #2 Proposed Order Order for Admission Pro Hac Vice).(Scherz, Carl) |
| >>>NOTICE REGARDING PRO HAC VICE MOTION. Regarding Document No. #38 MOTION for Carl C. Scherz to Appear Pro Hac Vice . Filing fee $ 200.00, receipt number ANYSDC-28251131. Motion and supporting papers to be reviewed by Clerk's Office staff.. The document has been reviewed and there are no deficiencies. (sgz) |
| >>>NOTICE REGARDING PRO HAC VICE MOTION. Regarding Document No. #40 MOTION for M. Taylor Levesque to Appear Pro Hac Vice . Filing fee $ 200.00, receipt number ANYSDC-28252066. Motion and supporting papers to be reviewed by Clerk's Office staff.. The document has been reviewed and there are no deficiencies. (sgz) |
| >>>NOTICE REGARDING PRO HAC VICE MOTION. Regarding Document No. #39 MOTION for Matthew K. Hansen to Appear Pro Hac Vice . Filing fee $ 200.00, receipt number ANYSDC-28251472. Motion and supporting papers to be reviewed by Clerk's Office staff.. The document has been reviewed and there are no deficiencies. (sgz) |
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Filing 37
ORDER: granting #35 Letter Motion for Leave to File Excess Pages. Application Granted. SO ORDERED. (Signed by Judge Vernon S. Broderick on 8/21/2023) (ama)
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| Filing 36 REPLY MEMORANDUM OF LAW in Support re: #20 MOTION to Dismiss for Failure to State a Claim. . Document filed by Wilton Reassurance Life of New York..(Kramer, Jeffrey) |
| Filing 35 LETTER MOTION for Leave to File Excess Pages in Reply Brief in Further Support of Motion to Dismiss addressed to Judge Vernon S. Broderick from Jeffrey Kramer dated August 17, 2023. Document filed by Wilton Reassurance Life of New York..(Kramer, Jeffrey) |
| Filing 34 LETTER addressed to Judge Vernon S. Broderick from Jeffrey Kramer dated July 21, 2023 re: Explaining the Need to Maintain Redactions in Plaintiff's Opposition to Defendant's Motion to Dismiss. Document filed by Wilton Reassurance Life of New York..(Kramer, Jeffrey) |
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Filing 33
ORDER granting #32 Letter Motion for Extension of Time to File Response/Reply re #32 LETTER MOTION for Extension of Time to File Response/Reply as to #30 Memorandum of Law in Opposition to Motion, addressed to Judge Vernon S. Broderick from Jeffrey Kramer dated July 20, 2023. APPLICATION GRANTED. SO ORDERED. Replies due by 8/17/2023.. (Signed by Judge Vernon S. Broderick on 7/21/2023) (kv)
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| Filing 32 LETTER MOTION for Extension of Time to File Response/Reply as to #30 Memorandum of Law in Opposition to Motion, addressed to Judge Vernon S. Broderick from Jeffrey Kramer dated July 20, 2023. Document filed by Wilton Reassurance Life of New York..(Kramer, Jeffrey) |
| Filing 31 REDACTION to #30 Memorandum of Law in Opposition to Motion, by Florence Bella.(Kirkpatrick, Ryan) |
| Filing 30 ***SELECTED PARTIES*** MEMORANDUM OF LAW in Opposition re: #20 MOTION to Dismiss for Failure to State a Claim. . Document filed by Florence Bella, Wilton Reassurance Life of New York. Motion or Order to File Under Seal: #29 .(Kirkpatrick, Ryan) |
| Filing 29 LETTER MOTION to Seal Plaintiff's Opposition to Defendant's Motion to Dismiss addressed to Judge Vernon S. Broderick from Monica Daegele dated July 18, 2023. Document filed by Florence Bella..(Daegele, Monica) |
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Filing 28
ORDER granting #27 Motion for Monica L. Daegele to Appear Pro Hac Vice (HEREBY ORDERED by Judge Vernon S. Broderick)(Text Only Order) (kjo)
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| >>>NOTICE REGARDING PRO HAC VICE MOTION. Regarding Document No. #27 MOTION for Monica L. Daegele to Appear Pro Hac Vice . Filing fee $ 200.00, receipt number ANYSDC-27997871. Motion and supporting papers to be reviewed by Clerk's Office staff.. The document has been reviewed and there are no deficiencies. (dsh) |
| Filing 27 MOTION for Monica L. Daegele to Appear Pro Hac Vice . Filing fee $ 200.00, receipt number ANYSDC-27997871. Motion and supporting papers to be reviewed by Clerk's Office staff. Document filed by Florence Bella. (Attachments: #1 Affidavit Declaration of Monica L. Daegele, #2 Text of Proposed Order Proposed Order).(Daegele, Monica) |
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Filing 26
ORDER granting #25 Letter Motion for Extension of Time. APPLICATION GRANTED. SO ORDERED.. (Signed by Judge Vernon S. Broderick on 6/2/2023) (kv)
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| Set/Reset Deadlines: Amended Pleadings due by 7/18/2023. Responses due by 7/18/2023 (kv) |
| Filing 25 LETTER MOTION for Extension of Time to Respond to Motion to Dismiss, or Amend the Complaint addressed to Judge Vernon S. Broderick from Nicholas Spear dated June 1, 2023. Document filed by Florence Bella..(Spear, Nicholas) |
| Filing 24 ***SELECTED PARTIES***DECLARATION of Enrico Treglia in Support re: #23 LETTER MOTION to Seal Motion to File an Exhibit to Wilton's Motion to Dismiss in Redacted Form addressed to Judge Vernon S. Broderick from Jeffrey S. Kramer dated May 30, 2023.. Document filed by Wilton Reassurance Life of New York, Florence Bella. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit Actuarial Memorandum (redacted), #2 Exhibit Actuarial Memorandum (unredacted with redactions highlighted))Motion or Order to File Under Seal: #23 .(Kramer, Jeffrey) |
| Filing 23 LETTER MOTION to Seal Motion to File an Exhibit to Wilton's Motion to Dismiss in Redacted Form addressed to Judge Vernon S. Broderick from Jeffrey S. Kramer dated May 30, 2023. Document filed by Wilton Reassurance Life of New York..(Kramer, Jeffrey) |
| Filing 22 DECLARATION of Bryan Brewster in Support re: #20 MOTION to Dismiss for Failure to State a Claim.. Document filed by Wilton Reassurance Life of New York. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit Policy Specimen (redacted), #2 Exhibit Actuarial Memorandum (redacted), #3 Exhibit Statement of Policy Cost and Benefit).(Kramer, Jeffrey) |
| Filing 21 MEMORANDUM OF LAW in Support re: #20 MOTION to Dismiss for Failure to State a Claim. . Document filed by Wilton Reassurance Life of New York..(Kramer, Jeffrey) |
| Filing 20 MOTION to Dismiss for Failure to State a Claim. Document filed by Wilton Reassurance Life of New York..(Kramer, Jeffrey) |
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Filing 19
ORDER granting #18 Letter Motion for Extension of Time to Answer re #18 LETTER MOTION for Extension of Time to File Answer or Otherwise Respond to the Complaint addressed to Judge Vernon S. Broderick from Jeffrey S. Kramer dated May 22, 2023., #1 Complaint. APPLICATION GRANTED. The deadline for Defendant Wilton to answer, move, or otherwise respond to the Class Action Complaint is hereby adjourned by one week to May 30, 2023. SO ORDERED. Wilton Reassurance Life of New York answer due 5/30/2023. (Signed by Judge Vernon S. Broderick on 5/23/2023) (kv)
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| Filing 18 LETTER MOTION for Extension of Time to File Answer or Otherwise Respond to the Complaint addressed to Judge Vernon S. Broderick from Jeffrey S. Kramer dated May 22, 2023. Document filed by Wilton Reassurance Life of New York..(Kramer, Jeffrey) |
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Filing 17
STIPULATION EXTENDING TIME TO RESPOND TO COMPLAINT: Defendant Wilton Reassurance Life of New York ("Wilton") and Plaintiff Florence Bella, as trustee of the Yismach Lev 1 Trust ("Plaintiff") stipulate that the time for Wilton to answer, move, or otherwise respond to the Class Action Complaint shall be extended to May 22, 2023. SO ORDERED. Wilton Reassurance Life of New York answer due 5/22/2023. (Signed by Judge Vernon S. Broderick on 3/24/2023) (tg)
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| Filing 16 LETTER MOTION for Extension of Time to File Answer or Otherwise Respond to the Complaint addressed to Judge Vernon S. Broderick from Jeffrey S. Kramer dated March 23, 2023. Document filed by Wilton Reassurance Life of New York. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit Stipulation Extending Time to Respond to Complaint).(Kramer, Jeffrey) |
| Filing 15 NOTICE OF APPEARANCE by Jeffrey Steven Kramer on behalf of Wilton Reassurance Life of New York..(Kramer, Jeffrey) |
| Filing 14 AFFIDAVIT OF SERVICE of Summons and Complaint,. Wilton Reassurance Life of New York served on 3/6/2023, answer due 3/27/2023. Service was accepted by Donna Cartsounis. Document filed by Florence Bella..(Kirkpatrick, Ryan) |
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Filing 13
ORDER FOR ADMISSION PRO HAC VICE granting #6 Motion for Nicholas N. Spear to Appear Pro Hac Vice. 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 Vernon S. Broderick on 3/2/2023) (kv)
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Filing 12
ORDER FOR ADMISSION PRO HAC VICE granting #7 Motion for Rohit Dwarka Nath to Appear Pro Hac Vice. 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 Vernon S. Broderick on 3/2/2023) (kv)
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Filing 11
ORDER FOR ADMISSION PRO HAC VICE granting #8 Motion for Steven Gerald Sklaver to Appear Pro Hac Vice. 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 Vernon S. Broderick on 3/2/2023) (kv)
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Filing 10
FOR ADMISSION PRO HAC VICE granting #9 Motion for Glenn Charles Bridgman to Appear Pro Hac Vice. 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 Vernon S. Broderick on 3/2/2023) (kv)
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| >>>NOTICE REGARDING PRO HAC VICE MOTION. Regarding Document No. #9 MOTION for Glenn Charles Bridgman to Appear Pro Hac Vice . Filing fee $ 200.00, receipt number ANYSDC-27409114. Motion and supporting papers to be reviewed by Clerk's Office staff., #8 MOTION for Steven Gerald Sklaver to Appear Pro Hac Vice . Filing fee $ 200.00, receipt number ANYSDC-27408885. Motion and supporting papers to be reviewed by Clerk's Office staff., #7 MOTION for Rohit Dwarka Nath to Appear Pro Hac Vice . Filing fee $ 200.00, receipt number ANYSDC-27408705. Motion and supporting papers to be reviewed by Clerk's Office staff., #6 MOTION for Nicholas N. Spear to Appear Pro Hac Vice . Filing fee $ 200.00, receipt number ANYSDC-27407326. Motion and supporting papers to be reviewed by Clerk's Office staff.. The document has been reviewed and there are no deficiencies. (sac) |
| Filing 9 MOTION for Glenn Charles Bridgman to Appear Pro Hac Vice . Filing fee $ 200.00, receipt number ANYSDC-27409114. Motion and supporting papers to be reviewed by Clerk's Office staff. Document filed by Florence Bella. (Attachments: #1 Affidavit Glenn Charles Bridgman, #2 Text of Proposed Order Proposed Order).(Bridgman, Glenn) |
| Filing 8 MOTION for Steven Gerald Sklaver to Appear Pro Hac Vice . Filing fee $ 200.00, receipt number ANYSDC-27408885. Motion and supporting papers to be reviewed by Clerk's Office staff. Document filed by Florence Bella. (Attachments: #1 Supplement Certificate of Good Standing, #2 Affidavit of Steven G. Sklaver in Support of Motion for Admission Pro Hac Vice, #3 Text of Proposed Order for Admission Pro Hac Vice).(Sklaver, Steven) |
| Filing 7 MOTION for Rohit Dwarka Nath to Appear Pro Hac Vice . Filing fee $ 200.00, receipt number ANYSDC-27408705. Motion and supporting papers to be reviewed by Clerk's Office staff. Document filed by Florence Bella. (Attachments: #1 Supplement Certificate of Good Standing, #2 Affidavit of Rohit D. Nath in Support of Motion for Admission Pro Hac Vice, #3 Text of Proposed Order for Admission Pro Hac Vice).(Nath, Rohit) |
| Filing 6 MOTION for Nicholas N. Spear to Appear Pro Hac Vice . Filing fee $ 200.00, receipt number ANYSDC-27407326. Motion and supporting papers to be reviewed by Clerk's Office staff. Document filed by Florence Bella. (Attachments: #1 Affidavit of Nicholas N. Spear, #2 Text of Proposed Order Proposed Order).(Spear, Nicholas) |
| Filing 5 ELECTRONIC SUMMONS ISSUED as to Wilton Reassurance Life of New York..(jgo) |
| ***NOTICE TO ATTORNEY REGARDING PARTY MODIFICATION. Notice to attorney Ryan Christopher Kirkpatrick. The party information for the following party/parties has been modified: Florence Bella, as trustee of the Yismach Lev 1 Trust, on behalf of herself and all others similarly situated. The information for the party/parties has been modified for the following reason/reasons: party name was modified to add party text separately. (jgo) |
| ***NOTICE TO ATTORNEY REGARDING CIVIL CASE OPENING STATISTICAL ERROR CORRECTION: Notice to attorney Ryan Christopher Kirkpatrick. The following case opening statistical information was erroneously selected/entered: Dollar Demand $9,999,000;. The following correction(s) have been made to your case entry: the Dollar Demand has been modified to $5,000,000;. (jgo) |
| 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..(jgo) |
| Case Designated ECF. (jgo) |
| 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. (jgo) |
| Filing 4 REQUEST FOR ISSUANCE OF SUMMONS as to Wilton Reassurance Life of New York, re: #1 Complaint,. Document filed by Florence Bella, as trustee of the Yismach Lev 1 Trust, on behalf of herself and all others similarly situated..(Kirkpatrick, Ryan) |
| Filing 3 CIVIL COVER SHEET filed..(Kirkpatrick, Ryan) |
| Filing 2 RULE 7.1 CORPORATE DISCLOSURE STATEMENT. No Corporate Parent. Document filed by Florence Bella, as trustee of the Yismach Lev 1 Trust, on behalf of herself and all others similarly situated..(Kirkpatrick, Ryan) |
| Filing 1 COMPLAINT against Wilton Reassurance Life of New York. (Filing Fee $ 402.00, Receipt Number ANYSDC-27393834)Document filed by Florence Bella, as trustee of the Yismach Lev 1 Trust, on behalf of herself and all others similarly situated..(Kirkpatrick, Ryan) |
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