Lieberman v. Sullivan et al
Plaintiff: Jeffrey A. Lieberman, M.D.
Defendant: Ann Marie T. Sullivan, M.D., Moira Tashjian, Thomas E. Smith, M.D., Helen Blair Simpson, M.D., The Trustees of Columbia University In The City of New York and The New York and Presbyterian Hospital doing business as New York-Presbyterian Hospital
Case Number: 1:2023cv04195
Filed: May 19, 2023
Court: US District Court for the Southern District of New York
Presiding Judge: Naomi Reice Buchwald
Nature of Suit: Civil Rights: Other
Cause of Action: 42 U.S.C. § 1983 Civil Rights Act
Jury Demanded By: Plaintiff
Docket Report

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Date Filed Document Text
June 14, 2023 Filing 44 ENDORSED LETTER addressed to Robert A. Alessi, Andrew William Schilling, James Stuart Frank, Caroline P. Wallitt from Naomi Reice Buchwald, United States District Judge dated 6/14/2023 re: The Court is in receipt of the parties recent letters, see ECF Nos. 33, 40, both of which propose September 18, 2023 for defendants to answer or move with respect to the complaint. However, plaintiff's submission, see ECF No. 40, does not acknowledge this Courts Individual Practice Rule 2.B. (Rule 2.B.), which requires the moving party to submit a letter setting forth the basis for its anticipated motion and a response by the non-moving party. Therefore, September 18, 2023 should be the date on which all defendants either answer or submit a letter in compliance with Rule 2.B. Depending on the substance of any defendants proposed motion and the plaintiff's responsive letter, the Court will determine whether to hold a conference or authorize the motions without the necessity of a conference. Very truly yours. Helen Blair Simpson, M.D. (in her official capacity as Acting Executive Director of the New York State Psychiatric Institute) answer due 9/18/2023; Helen Blair Simpson, M.D. (in her individual capacity as Acting Executive Director of the New York State Psychiatric Institute) answer due 9/18/2023; The New York and Presbyterian Hospital answer due 9/18/2023; The Trustees of Columbia University In The City of New York answer due 9/18/2023. (Signed by Judge Naomi Reice Buchwald on 6/14/2023) (mml)
June 13, 2023 Filing 43 NOTICE OF APPEARANCE by Andrew William Schilling on behalf of The Trustees of Columbia University In The City of New York..(Schilling, Andrew)
June 13, 2023 Filing 42 NOTICE OF APPEARANCE by Kelly Fitzgerald on behalf of Jeffrey A. Lieberman, M.D...(Fitzgerald, Kelly)
June 13, 2023 Filing 41 NOTICE OF APPEARANCE by Robert Scott Plosky on behalf of Jeffrey A. Lieberman, M.D...(Plosky, Robert)
June 13, 2023 Filing 40 LETTER RESPONSE to Motion addressed to Judge Naomi Reice Buchwald from Robert A. Alessi, Esq. dated June 13, 2023 re: #33 LETTER MOTION for Extension of Time To Respond to Complaint addressed to Judge Naomi Reice Buchwald from Caroline P. Wallitt dated 06/12/2023. . Document filed by Jeffrey A. Lieberman, M.D...(Alessi, Robert)
June 13, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 39 ORDER: granting #33 Letter Motion for Extension of Time. Application Granted. (Signed by Judge Naomi Reice Buchwald on 6/13/2023) (ama)
June 13, 2023 Filing 38 NOTICE OF APPEARANCE by Christopher Dyess on behalf of The New York and Presbyterian Hospital..(Dyess, Christopher)
June 13, 2023 Filing 37 NOTICE OF APPEARANCE by Jeffrey P Mongiello on behalf of The New York and Presbyterian Hospital..(Mongiello, Jeffrey)
June 13, 2023 Filing 36 NOTICE OF APPEARANCE by Melissa Lynn Jampol on behalf of The New York and Presbyterian Hospital..(Jampol, Melissa)
June 13, 2023 Filing 35 NOTICE OF APPEARANCE by Lauri Faith Rasnick on behalf of The New York and Presbyterian Hospital..(Rasnick, Lauri)
June 13, 2023 Filing 34 NOTICE OF APPEARANCE by James Stuart Frank on behalf of The New York and Presbyterian Hospital..(Frank, James)
June 13, 2023 Set/Reset Deadlines: Thomas E. Smith, M.D.(in his individual capacity as Chief Medical Officer of the New York State Office of Mental Health) answer due 9/18/2023; Thomas E. Smith, M.D.(in his official capacity as Chief Medical Officer of the New York State Office of Mental Health) answer due 9/18/2023; Ann Marie T. Sullivan, M.D.(in her official capacity as Commissioner of the New York State Office of Mental Health) answer due 9/18/2023; Ann Marie T. Sullivan, M.D.(in her individual capacity as Commissioner of the New York State Office of Mental Health) answer due 9/18/2023; Moira Tashjian(in her individual capacity as Deputy Commissioner of the New York State Office of Mental Health) answer due 9/18/2023. (ama)
June 12, 2023 Filing 33 LETTER MOTION for Extension of Time To Respond to Complaint addressed to Judge Naomi Reice Buchwald from Caroline P. Wallitt dated 06/12/2023. Document filed by Helen Blair Simpson, M.D.(in her official capacity as Acting Executive Director of the New York State Psychiatric Institute), Helen Blair Simpson, M.D.(in her individual capacity as Acting Executive Director of the New York State Psychiatric Institute), Thomas E. Smith, M.D.(in his individual capacity as Chief Medical Officer of the New York State Office of Mental Health), Thomas E. Smith, M.D.(in his official capacity as Chief Medical Officer of the New York State Office of Mental Health), Ann Marie T. Sullivan, M.D.(in her official capacity as Commissioner of the New York State Office of Mental Health), Ann Marie T. Sullivan, M.D.(in her individual capacity as Commissioner of the New York State Office of Mental Health), Moira Tashjian(in her individual capacity as Deputy Commissioner of the New York State Office of Mental Health), Moira Tashjian(in her official capacity as Deputy Commissioner of the New York State Office of Mental Health)..(Wallitt, Caroline)
June 2, 2023 Filing 32 SUMMONS RETURNED EXECUTED Summons and Complaint,,,, served. Service was accepted by Erllna Smith (Spouse). Document filed by Jeffrey A. Lieberman, M.D...(Alessi, Robert)
June 2, 2023 Filing 31 SUMMONS RETURNED EXECUTED Summons and Complaint,,,, served. Thomas E. Smith, M.D.(in his individual capacity as Chief Medical Officer of the New York State Office of Mental Health) served on 5/26/2023, answer due 7/25/2023. Service was accepted by Erllna Smith (Spouse). Document filed by Jeffrey A. Lieberman, M.D...(Alessi, Robert)
June 2, 2023 Filing 30 SUMMONS RETURNED EXECUTED Summons and Complaint,,,, served. The Trustees of Columbia University In The City of New York served on 5/30/2023, answer due 6/20/2023. Service was accepted by Elizabeth Connelly (Paralegal). Document filed by Jeffrey A. Lieberman, M.D...(Alessi, Robert)
June 2, 2023 Filing 29 SUMMONS RETURNED EXECUTED Summons and Complaint,,,, served. The New York and Presbyterian Hospital served on 5/26/2023, answer due 6/16/2023. Service was accepted by Sharon Pinnock (Assistant). Document filed by Jeffrey A. Lieberman, M.D...(Alessi, Robert)
June 2, 2023 Filing 28 SUMMONS RETURNED EXECUTED Summons and Complaint,,,, served. Service was accepted by Mariah Wind Dolce (Assistant Counsel). Document filed by Jeffrey A. Lieberman, M.D...(Alessi, Robert)
June 2, 2023 Filing 27 SUMMONS RETURNED EXECUTED Summons and Complaint,,,, served. Service was accepted by Mariah Wind Dolce (Assistant Counsel). Document filed by Jeffrey A. Lieberman, M.D...(Alessi, Robert)
June 2, 2023 Filing 26 SUMMONS RETURNED EXECUTED Summons and Complaint,,,, served. Moira Tashjian(in her individual capacity as Deputy Commissioner of the New York State Office of Mental Health) served on 5/26/2023, answer due 6/16/2023. Service was accepted by Mariah Wind Dolce (Assistant Counsel). Document filed by Jeffrey A. Lieberman, M.D...(Alessi, Robert)
June 2, 2023 Filing 25 SUMMONS RETURNED EXECUTED Summons and Complaint,,,, served. Service was accepted by Helen Blair Simpson, M.D. in her official capacity. Document filed by Jeffrey A. Lieberman, M.D...(Alessi, Robert)
June 2, 2023 Filing 24 SUMMONS RETURNED EXECUTED Summons and Complaint,,,, served. Helen Blair Simpson, M.D.(in her individual capacity as Acting Executive Director of the New York State Psychiatric Institute) served on 5/30/2023, answer due 6/20/2023. Service was accepted by Helen Blair Simpson, M.D. in her individual capacity. Document filed by Jeffrey A. Lieberman, M.D...(Alessi, Robert)
June 2, 2023 Filing 23 SUMMONS RETURNED EXECUTED Summons and Complaint,,,, served. Service was accepted by Mariah Wind Dolce (Assistant Counsel). Document filed by Jeffrey A. Lieberman, M.D...(Alessi, Robert)
June 2, 2023 Filing 22 SUMMONS RETURNED EXECUTED Summons and Complaint,,,, served. Ann Marie T. Sullivan, M.D.(in her individual capacity as Commissioner of the New York State Office of Mental Health) served on 5/26/2023, answer due 6/16/2023. Service was accepted by Mariah Wind Dolce (Assistant Counsel). Document filed by Jeffrey A. Lieberman, M.D...(Alessi, Robert)
May 24, 2023 Filing 21 ELECTRONIC SUMMONS ISSUED as to Ann Marie T. Sullivan, M.D.(in her official capacity as Commissioner of the New York State Office of Mental Health), Ann Marie T. Sullivan, M.D.(in her individual capacity as Commissioner of the New York State Office of Mental Health)..(pc)
May 24, 2023 Filing 20 ELECTRONIC SUMMONS ISSUED as to Moira Tashjian(in her individual capacity as Deputy Commissioner of the New York State Office of Mental Health), Moira Tashjian(in her official capacity as Deputy Commissioner of the New York State Office of Mental Health)..(pc) (Main Document 20 replaced on 5/24/2023) (pc).
May 24, 2023 Filing 19 ELECTRONIC SUMMONS ISSUED as to Thomas E. Smith, M.D.(in his individual capacity as Chief Medical Officer of the New York State Office of Mental Health), Thomas E. Smith, M.D.(in his official capacity as Chief Medical Officer of the New York State Office of Mental Health)..(pc)
May 24, 2023 Filing 18 ELECTRONIC SUMMONS ISSUED as to Helen Blair Simpson, M.D.(in her official capacity as Acting Executive Director of the New York State Psychiatric Institute), Helen Blair Simpson, M.D.(in her individual capacity as Acting Executive Director of the New York State Psychiatric Institute)..(pc)
May 23, 2023 Filing 17 REQUEST FOR ISSUANCE OF SUMMONS as to Helen Blair Simpson, M.D., re: #1 Complaint,,,,. Document filed by Jeffrey A. Lieberman, M.D...(Alessi, Robert)
May 23, 2023 Filing 16 REQUEST FOR ISSUANCE OF SUMMONS as to Thomas E. Smith, M.D., re: #1 Complaint,,,,. Document filed by Jeffrey A. Lieberman, M.D...(Alessi, Robert)
May 23, 2023 Filing 15 REQUEST FOR ISSUANCE OF SUMMONS as to Moira Tashjian, re: #1 Complaint,,,,. Document filed by Jeffrey A. Lieberman, M.D...(Alessi, Robert)
May 23, 2023 Filing 14 REQUEST FOR ISSUANCE OF SUMMONS as to Ann Marie T. Sullivan, M.D., re: #1 Complaint,,,,. Document filed by Jeffrey A. Lieberman, M.D...(Alessi, Robert)
May 23, 2023 ***NOTICE TO ATTORNEY REGARDING DEFICIENT REQUEST FOR ISSUANCE OF SUMMONS. Notice to Attorney Robert A. Alessi to RE-FILE Document No. #3 Request for Issuance of Summons, #6 Request for Issuance of Summons, #5 Request for Issuance of Summons, #4 Request for Issuance of Summons. The filing is deficient for the following reason(s): the PDF attached to the docket entry for the issuance of summons is not correct; each summons request must be filed separately OR one summons request may be filed with a 'rider' attached;. Re-file the document using the event type Request for Issuance of Summons found under the event list Service of Process - select the correct filer/filers - and attach the correct summons form PDF. (jgo)
May 23, 2023 ***DELETED DOCUMENT. Deleted document number 9 , 10 , 11 ELECTRONIC SUMMONS ISSUED. The document was incorrectly filed in this case. (jgo)
May 22, 2023 Filing 13 ELECTRONIC SUMMONS ISSUED as to The New York and Presbyterian Hospital..(pc)
May 22, 2023 Filing 12 ELECTRONIC SUMMONS ISSUED as to The Trustees of Columbia University In The City of New York..(pc)
May 22, 2023 Magistrate Judge Valerie Figueredo 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)
May 22, 2023 Case Designated ECF. (pc)
May 22, 2023 CASE OPENING INITIAL ASSIGNMENT NOTICE: The above-entitled action is assigned to Judge Naomi Reice Buchwald. 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)
May 22, 2023 ***NOTICE TO ATTORNEY REGARDING DEFICIENT REQUEST FOR ISSUANCE OF SUMMONS. Notice to Attorney Robert A. Alessi to RE-FILE Document No. #6 Request for Issuance of Summons, #7 Request for Issuance of Summons. The filing is deficient for the following reason(s): attorney info is blank;. Re-file the document using the event type Request for Issuance of Summons found under the event list Service of Process - select the correct filer/filers - and attach the correct summons form PDF. (pc)
May 19, 2023 Filing 8 REQUEST FOR ISSUANCE OF SUMMONS as to The New York and Presbyterian Hospital dba New York-Presbyterian Hospital, re: #1 Complaint,,,,. Document filed by Jeffrey A. Lieberman, M.D...(Alessi, Robert)
May 19, 2023 Filing 7 REQUEST FOR ISSUANCE OF SUMMONS as to The Trustees of Columbia University in the City of New York, re: #1 Complaint,,,,. Document filed by Jeffrey A. Lieberman, M.D...(Alessi, Robert) Modified on 5/22/2023 (pc). Modified on 5/22/2023 (pc).
May 19, 2023 Filing 6 FILING ERROR - DEFICIENT PLEADING - SUMMONS REQUEST PDF ERROR - REQUEST FOR ISSUANCE OF SUMMONS as to Helen Blair Simpson, M.D., re: #1 Complaint,,,,. Document filed by Jeffrey A. Lieberman, M.D...(Alessi, Robert) Modified on 5/22/2023 (pc).
May 19, 2023 Filing 5 FILING ERROR - SUMMONS REQUEST PDF ERROR - REQUEST FOR ISSUANCE OF SUMMONS as to Thomas E. Smith, M.D., re: #1 Complaint,,,,. Document filed by Jeffrey A. Lieberman, M.D...(Alessi, Robert) Modified on 5/23/2023 (jgo).
May 19, 2023 Filing 4 FILING ERROR - SUMMONS REQUEST PDF ERROR - REQUEST FOR ISSUANCE OF SUMMONS as to Moira Tashjian, re: #1 Complaint,,,,. Document filed by Jeffrey A. Lieberman, M.D...(Alessi, Robert) Modified on 5/23/2023 (jgo).
May 19, 2023 Filing 3 FILING ERROR - SUMMONS REQUEST PDF ERROR - REQUEST FOR ISSUANCE OF SUMMONS as to Ann Marie T. Sullivan, M.D., re: #1 Complaint,,,,. Document filed by Jeffrey A. Lieberman, M.D...(Alessi, Robert) Modified on 5/23/2023 (jgo).
May 19, 2023 Filing 2 CIVIL COVER SHEET filed..(Alessi, Robert)
May 19, 2023 Filing 1 COMPLAINT against Helen Blair Simpson, M.D.(in her official capacity as Acting Executive Director of the New York State Psychiatric Institute), Helen Blair Simpson, M.D.(in her individual capacity as Acting Executive Director of the New York State Psychiatric Institute), Thomas E. Smith, M.D.(in his individual capacity as Chief Medical Officer of the New York State Office of Mental Health), Thomas E. Smith, M.D.(in his official capacity as Chief Medical Officer of the New York State Office of Mental Health), Ann Marie T. Sullivan, M.D.(in her official capacity as Commissioner of the New York State Office of Mental Health), Ann Marie T. Sullivan, M.D.(in her individual capacity as Commissioner of the New York State Office of Mental Health), Moira Tashjian(in her individual capacity as Deputy Commissioner of the New York State Office of Mental Health), Moira Tashjian(in her official capacity as Deputy Commissioner of the New York State Office of Mental Health), The New York and Presbyterian Hospital, The Trustees of Columbia University In The City of New York. (Filing Fee $ 402.00, Receipt Number ANYSDC-27765401)Document filed by Jeffrey A. Lieberman, M.D...(Alessi, Robert)

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Plaintiff: Jeffrey A. Lieberman, M.D.
Represented By: Robert A. Alessi
Represented By: Kelly Fitzgerald
Represented By: Robert Scott Plosky
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Defendant: Ann Marie T. Sullivan, M.D.
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Defendant: Moira Tashjian
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Defendant: Thomas E. Smith, M.D.
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Defendant: Helen Blair Simpson, M.D.
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Defendant: The Trustees of Columbia University In The City of New York
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