Frias et al v. Banks et al
Plaintiff: Marlene Frias, Eileen Mendez, Claudia Rivas, Linda Larach-Cohen, Svetlana Khanimova, Alexandra Fiallos, Janeris Rodriguez Mejia and Janeris De Jesus Rodriguez
Defendant: David C. Banks and New York City Department of Education
Case Number: 1:2023cv05803
Filed: July 6, 2023
Court: US District Court for the Southern District of New York
Presiding Judge: Jessica G L Clarke
Nature of Suit: Civil Rights: Education
Cause of Action: 20 U.S.C. § 1401 IDEA: Education of Individuals with Disabilities (definitions)
Jury Demanded By: None
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Date Filed Document Text
August 25, 2023 Opinion or Order ORDER It is hereby ORDERED that by September 8, 2023, Defendants shall file a letter on ECF updating the Court on the status of Plaintiffs pendency determinations. (HEREBY ORDERED by Judge Jessica G. L. Clarke) (Text Only Order) (Clarke, Jessica)
August 22, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 21 REPLY MEMORANDUM OF LAW in Support re: #14 MOTION to Dismiss . . Document filed by David C. Banks, New York City Department of Education..(Lindeman, Thomas)
August 22, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 20 REPLY AFFIDAVIT of Michael Pantalony in Support re: #14 MOTION to Dismiss .. Document filed by David C. Banks, New York City Department of Education. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit MC pendency order, #2 Exhibit ER pendency form, #3 Exhibit YN pendency form, #4 Exhibit LV pendency form, #5 Exhibit MC pendency form).(Lindeman, Thomas)
August 16, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 19 MEMORANDUM OF LAW in Opposition re: #14 MOTION to Dismiss . . Document filed by Janeris De Jesus Rodriguez(Individually), Alexandra Fiallos(as Parent and Natural Guardian of L.V.), Alexandra Fiallos(Individually), Marlene Frias(Individually), Marlene Frias(as Parent and Natural Guardian of A.F.), Svetlana Khanimova(as Parent and Natural Guardian of Y.N.), Svetlana Khanimova(Individually), Linda Larach-Cohen(as Parent and Natural Guardian of M.C.), Linda Larach-Cohen(Individually), Eileen Mendez(as Parent and Natural Guardian of A.C.), Eileen Mendez(Individually), Claudia Rivas(Individually), Claudia Rivas(as Parent and Natural Guardian of S.C.)..(Bellantoni, Rory)
August 15, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 18 DECLARATION of Rory J. Bellantoni in Opposition re: #14 MOTION to Dismiss .. Document filed by Janeris De Jesus Rodriguez(Individually), Alexandra Fiallos(as Parent and Natural Guardian of L.V.), Alexandra Fiallos(Individually), Marlene Frias(Individually), Marlene Frias(as Parent and Natural Guardian of A.F.), Svetlana Khanimova(as Parent and Natural Guardian of Y.N.), Svetlana Khanimova(Individually), Linda Larach-Cohen(as Parent and Natural Guardian of M.C.), Linda Larach-Cohen(Individually), Eileen Mendez(as Parent and Natural Guardian of A.C.), Eileen Mendez(Individually), Claudia Rivas(Individually), Claudia Rivas(as Parent and Natural Guardian of S.C.). (Attachments: #1 Exhibit 1A: A.F. TDN, #2 Exhibit 1B: A.F. DPC, #3 Exhibit 2A: A.C. TDN, #4 Exhibit 2B: A.C. DPC, #5 Exhibit 3A: S.C. TDN, #6 Exhibit 3B: S.C. DPC, #7 Exhibit 4A: M.C. TDN, #8 Exhibit 4B: M.C. DPC, #9 Exhibit 5A: Y.N. TDN, #10 Exhibit 5B: Y.N. DPC, #11 Exhibit 6A: L.V. TDN, #12 Exhibit 6B: L.V. DPC, #13 Exhibit 7A: E.R. TDN, #14 Exhibit 7B: E.R. DPC).(Bellantoni, Rory)
August 11, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 17 STATUS REPORT. Document filed by David C. Banks, New York City Department of Education..(Lindeman, Thomas)
August 2, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 16 ORDER denying #10 Motion to Consolidate Cases. Although the Court finds consolidating the various matters inappropriate here, the Court will closely coordinate the schedules in both Grullon and Frias, particularly as to the parties' pending motions. For the reasons explained above, Defendants' motion to consolidate is DENIED. SO ORDERED. (Signed by Judge Jessica G. L. Clarke on 8/2/2023) (tg)
August 1, 2023 Opinion or Order Minute Entry for proceedings held before Judge Jessica G. L. Clarke: Status Conference held on 8/1/2023. Counsel, Rory J. Bellatoni, present for plaintiffs. Counsel, Thomas Lindeman, present for defendants. Court Reporter, Amy Walker, present. Status letter from Defendants to be filed by August 11, 2023, Plaintiffs' opposition to Defendants' Motion to Dismiss to be filed by August 15, 2023 and Defendants' reply to Plaintiff's opposition to be filed by August 22, 2023. (stt)
July 31, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 15 MEMORANDUM OF LAW in Support re: #14 MOTION to Dismiss . . Document filed by David C. Banks, New York City Department of Education..(Lindeman, Thomas)
July 31, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 14 MOTION to Dismiss . Document filed by David C. Banks, New York City Department of Education..(Lindeman, Thomas)
July 25, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 13 ORDER: It is hereby ORDERED that counsel for the parties appear for a conference with the Court on August 1, 2023 at 2:30 p.m. The conference will be held before Judge Clarke in Courtroom 20C of the Daniel Patrick Moynihan Courthouse, 500 Pearl Street, New York, New York. Counsel for the parties should be prepared to discuss Defendants request to consolidate Plaintiffs' actions and the briefing schedule in this case. Counsel for Defendants should be prepared to discuss whether they dispute Plaintiffs' requested Pendency Orders. If Defendants have yet to reach a position on Plaintiffs' requested Pendency Orders, Defendants must inform the court when they expect to arrive at such a determination. and as set forth herein. SO ORDERED., ( Status Conference set for 8/1/2023 at 02:30 PM in Courtroom 20C, 500 Pearl Street, New York, NY 10007 before Judge Jessica G. L. Clarke.) (Signed by Judge Jessica G. L. Clarke on 7/25/2023) (ama)
July 21, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 12 LETTER addressed to Judge Jessica G. L. Clarke from Rory J. Bellantoni dated 07/21/2023 re: Response to Defendants' July 18, 2023 Letter Motion. Document filed by Janeris De Jesus Rodriguez(Individually), Alexandra Fiallos(as Parent and Natural Guardian of L.V.), Alexandra Fiallos(Individually), Marlene Frias(Individually), Marlene Frias(as Parent and Natural Guardian of A.F.), Svetlana Khanimova(as Parent and Natural Guardian of Y.N.), Svetlana Khanimova(Individually), Linda Larach-Cohen(as Parent and Natural Guardian of M.C.), Linda Larach-Cohen(Individually), Eileen Mendez(as Parent and Natural Guardian of A.C.), Eileen Mendez(Individually), Claudia Rivas(Individually), Claudia Rivas(as Parent and Natural Guardian of S.C.)..(Bellantoni, Rory)
July 20, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 11 AFFIRMATION of Rory J. Bellantoni re: #9 Order,, Regarding Proof of Service. Document filed by Janeris De Jesus Rodriguez(Individually), Alexandra Fiallos(as Parent and Natural Guardian of L.V.), Alexandra Fiallos(Individually), Marlene Frias(Individually), Marlene Frias(as Parent and Natural Guardian of A.F.), Svetlana Khanimova(as Parent and Natural Guardian of Y.N.), Svetlana Khanimova(Individually), Linda Larach-Cohen(as Parent and Natural Guardian of M.C.), Linda Larach-Cohen(Individually), Eileen Mendez(as Parent and Natural Guardian of A.C.), Eileen Mendez(Individually), Claudia Rivas(Individually), Claudia Rivas(as Parent and Natural Guardian of S.C.)..(Bellantoni, Rory)
July 20, 2023 Opinion or Order Case Designated ECF. (gp)
July 18, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 10 LETTER MOTION to Consolidate Cases 23-cv-5797 (SDNY); 23-cv-5800 (SDNY); 23-cv-5802 (SDNY); 23-cv-5183 (EDNY) addressed to Judge Jessica G. L. Clarke from Jonathan Pines dated July 18, 2023. Document filed by David C. Banks, New York City Department of Education. (Attachments: #1 Appendix 1: Grullon Cmplt, #2 Appendix 2: Lee Cmplt, #3 Appendix 3: Lummayos Cmplt, #4 Appendix 4: Frias Cmplt, #5 Appendix 5: Ravitz Cmplt, #6 Appendix 6: Grullon Order).(Pines, Jonathan)
July 18, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 9 ORDER: The Court has received an application from Plaintiffs for declaratory judgment and pendency order/automatic injunction in connection with their claim for funding for the 2023-2024 school year under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act, 20 U.S.C. 1400. The Court orders Defendants to respond to Plaintiffs' application by Friday, July 28, 2023. The Court directs Plaintiffs to serve this order today on Defendants, and to file an affidavit reflecting such service on the docket of this case by the close of business on Friday, July 21, 2023. SO ORDERED. (Signed by Judge Jessica G. L. Clarke on 7/18/2023) (ama)
July 12, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 8 DECLARATION of Rory J. Bellantoni in Support re: #6 Proposed Order to Show Cause With Emergency Relief,,,. Document filed by Janeris De Jesus Rodriguez(Individually), Alexandra Fiallos(as Parent and Natural Guardian of L.V.), Alexandra Fiallos(Individually), Marlene Frias(Individually), Marlene Frias(as Parent and Natural Guardian of A.F.), Svetlana Khanimova(as Parent and Natural Guardian of Y.N.), Svetlana Khanimova(Individually), Linda Larach-Cohen(as Parent and Natural Guardian of M.C.), Linda Larach-Cohen(Individually), Eileen Mendez(as Parent and Natural Guardian of A.C.), Eileen Mendez(Individually), Claudia Rivas(Individually), Claudia Rivas(as Parent and Natural Guardian of S.C.). (Attachments: #1 Exhibit A.F. Enrollment Agreement, #2 Exhibit A.F. Transportation Agreement, #3 Exhibit A.C. Enrollment Agreement, #4 Exhibit A.C. Transportation Agreement, #5 Exhibit S.C. Enrollment Agreement, #6 Exhibit S.C. Transportation Agreement, #7 Exhibit M.C. Enrollment Agreement, #8 Exhibit M.C. Transportation Agreement, #9 Exhibit Y.N. Enrollment Agreement, #10 Exhibit Y.N. Transportation Agreement, #11 Exhibit L.V. Enrollment Agreement, #12 Exhibit L.V. Transportation Agreement, #13 Exhibit L.V. Nursing Agreement, #14 Exhibit E.R. Enrollment Agreement, #15 Exhibit E.R. Transportation Agreement).(Bellantoni, Rory)
July 12, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 7 MEMORANDUM OF LAW in Support re: #6 Proposed Order to Show Cause With Emergency Relief,,, Requesting Declaratory Judgment and Pendency Order/Automatic Injunction under IDEA. Document filed by Janeris De Jesus Rodriguez(Individually), Alexandra Fiallos(as Parent and Natural Guardian of L.V.), Alexandra Fiallos(Individually), Marlene Frias(Individually), Marlene Frias(as Parent and Natural Guardian of A.F.), Svetlana Khanimova(as Parent and Natural Guardian of Y.N.), Svetlana Khanimova(Individually), Linda Larach-Cohen(as Parent and Natural Guardian of M.C.), Linda Larach-Cohen(Individually), Eileen Mendez(as Parent and Natural Guardian of A.C.), Eileen Mendez(Individually), Claudia Rivas(Individually), Claudia Rivas(as Parent and Natural Guardian of S.C.)..(Bellantoni, Rory)
July 12, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 6 PROPOSED ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE WITH EMERGENCY RELIEF. Document filed by Janeris De Jesus Rodriguez(Individually), Alexandra Fiallos(as Parent and Natural Guardian of L.V.), Alexandra Fiallos(Individually), Marlene Frias(Individually), Marlene Frias(as Parent and Natural Guardian of A.F.), Svetlana Khanimova(as Parent and Natural Guardian of Y.N.), Svetlana Khanimova(Individually), Linda Larach-Cohen(as Parent and Natural Guardian of M.C.), Linda Larach-Cohen(Individually), Eileen Mendez(as Parent and Natural Guardian of A.C.), Eileen Mendez(Individually), Claudia Rivas(Individually), Claudia Rivas(as Parent and Natural Guardian of S.C.)..(Bellantoni, Rory) Proposed Order to Show Cause to be reviewed by Clerk's Office staff.
July 12, 2023 Opinion or Order ***NOTICE TO COURT REGARDING PROPOSED ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE WITH EMERGENCY RELIEF. Document No. #6 Proposed Order to Show Cause With Emergency Relief,,, was reviewed and approved as to form. (nd)
July 11, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 5 ACKNOWLEDGMENT OF SERVICE Summons and Complaint,,, served. David C. Banks served on 7/11/2023, answer due 8/1/2023; New York City Department of Education served on 7/11/2023, answer due 8/1/2023. Service was accepted by New York City Law Department. Service was made by email. Document filed by Alexandra Fiallos(as Parent and Natural Guardian of L.V.); Linda Larach-Cohen(as Parent and Natural Guardian of M.C.); Marlene Frias(Individually); Marlene Frias(as Parent and Natural Guardian of A.F.); Janeris De Jesus Rodriguez(Individually); Claudia Rivas(Individually); Eileen Mendez(as Parent and Natural Guardian of A.C.); Svetlana Khanimova(as Parent and Natural Guardian of Y.N.); Alexandra Fiallos(Individually); Linda Larach-Cohen(Individually); Eileen Mendez(Individually); Svetlana Khanimova(Individually); Claudia Rivas(as Parent and Natural Guardian of S.C.)..(Bellantoni, Rory)
July 7, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 4 ELECTRONIC SUMMONS ISSUED as to David C. Banks, New York City Department of Education..(gp)
July 7, 2023 Opinion or Order ***NOTICE TO ATTORNEY REGARDING PARTY MODIFICATION. Notice to attorney Rory J. Bellantoni. The party information for the following party/parties has been modified: Janeris Rodriguez Mejia. The information for the party/parties has been modified for the following reason/reasons: party name contained a typographical error (changed to JANERIS DE JESUS RODRIGUEZ). (gp)
July 7, 2023 Opinion or Order CASE OPENING INITIAL ASSIGNMENT NOTICE: The above-entitled action is assigned to Judge Jessica G. L. Clarke. 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)
July 7, 2023 Opinion or Order Magistrate Judge Katharine H. Parker 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)
July 6, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 3 REQUEST FOR ISSUANCE OF SUMMONS as to David C. Banks in his official capacity as Chancellor of New York City Department of Education, and the New York City Department of Education, re: #1 Complaint,,,. Document filed by Alexandra Fiallos(as Parent and Natural Guardian of L.V.), Alexandra Fiallos(Individually), Marlene Frias(Individually), Marlene Frias(as Parent and Natural Guardian of A.F.), Svetlana Khanimova(as Parent and Natural Guardian of Y.N.), Svetlana Khanimova(Individually), Linda Larach-Cohen(as Parent and Natural Guardian of M.C.), Linda Larach-Cohen(Individually), Eileen Mendez(as Parent and Natural Guardian of A.C.), Eileen Mendez(Individually), Claudia Rivas(Individually), Claudia Rivas(as Parent and Natural Guardian of S.C.), Janeris Rodriguez Mejia(as Parent and Natural Guardian of E.R.), Janeris Rodriguez Mejia(Individually)..(Bellantoni, Rory)
July 6, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 2 CIVIL COVER SHEET filed..(Bellantoni, Rory)
July 6, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 1 COMPLAINT against David C. Banks, New York City Department of Education. (Filing Fee $ 402.00, Receipt Number ANYSDC-27968142)Document filed by Alexandra Fiallos(as Parent and Natural Guardian of L.V.), Linda Larach-Cohen(as Parent and Natural Guardian of M.C.), Marlene Frias(Individually), Marlene Frias(as Parent and Natural Guardian of A.F.), Janeris Rodriguez Mejia(as Parent and Natural Guardian of E.R.), Claudia Rivas(Individually), Eileen Mendez(as Parent and Natural Guardian of A.C.), Svetlana Khanimova(as Parent and Natural Guardian of Y.N.), Alexandra Fiallos(Individually), Janeris Rodriguez Mejia(Individually), Linda Larach-Cohen(Individually), Eileen Mendez(Individually), Svetlana Khanimova(Individually), Claudia Rivas(as Parent and Natural Guardian of S.C.)..(Bellantoni, Rory)

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