Familia et al v. Mark D. Fromer, M.D. P.C. et al
Plaintiff: Ilver Familia and Santa Familia
Defendant: Mark D. Fromer, M.D. P.C. d/b/a Fromer Eye Centers, Mark D. Fromer, M.D., Emily Shtull, O.D., Huma Ahmad, O.D., Ryan Rogers, M.D., Raphael Castillo, M.D., Samuel T. Wong, M.D., NY Eye and Ear Infirmary Inc. d/b/a New York Eye and Ear Infirmary of Mount Sinai and Mount Sinai Hospitals Group, Inc. d/b/a Mount Sinai Health Systems
Case Number: 1:2023cv06725
Filed: August 1, 2023
Court: US District Court for the Southern District of New York
Presiding Judge: Naomi Reice Buchwald
Nature of Suit: Personal Inj. Med. Malpractice
Cause of Action: 28 U.S.C. § 1332 Diversity Action
Jury Demanded By: Both
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Date Filed Document Text
September 29, 2023 Filing 55 LETTER addressed to Judge Naomi Reice Buchwald from Dov G. Sternberg dated 09/29/2023 re: Representation and Default. Document filed by Emily Shtull, O.D...(Sternberg, Dov)
September 29, 2023 Filing 54 NOTICE OF APPEARANCE by Dov G Sternberg on behalf of Emily Shtull, O.D...(Sternberg, Dov)
September 28, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 53 STIPULATION WITHDRAWING AFFIRMATIVE DEFENSE OF DEFENDANT MOUNT SINAI: IT IS HEREBY STIPULATED AND AGREED, by and between the undersigned, that Defendant THE MOUNT SINAI HOSPITALS GROUP, INC. d/b/a MOUNT SINAI HEALTH SYSTEMS by its attorneys, HARRIS BEACH, PLLC, hereby withdraws the Eighteenth Affirmative Defense of improper service of process contained in its Answer, filed August 31, 2023, to the Complaint filed August 15, 2023. This stipulation may be filed without further notice with the Clerk of the Court. A facsimile copy of the signature of this stipulation is deemed as an original for the purpose of this stipulation. SO ORDERED. (Signed by Judge Naomi Reice Buchwald on 9/28/2023) (tg)
September 28, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 52 STIPULATION WITHDRAWING AFFIRMATIVE DEFENSE OF DEFENDANT NEW YORK EYE AND EAR INFIRMARY: IT IS HEREBY STIPULATED AND AGREED, by and between the undersigned, that Defendant NEW YORK EYE AND EAR INFIRMARY by its attorneys, HARRIS BEACH, PLLC, hereby withdraws the Eighteenth Affirmative Defense of improper service of process contained in its Answer, filed September 1, 2023, to the Complaint filed August 15, 2023. This stipulation may be filed without further notice with the Clerk of the Court. A facsimile copy of the signature of this stipulation is deemed as an original for the purpose of this stipulation. SO ORDERED. (Signed by Judge Naomi Reice Buchwald on 9/28/2023) (tg)
September 28, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 51 STIPULATION WITHDRAWING AFFIRMATIVE DEFENSE OF DEFENDANT CASTILLO: IT IS HEREBY STIPULATED AND AGREED, by and between the undersigned, that Defendant RALPHAEL CASTILLO, M.D. by his attorneys, HARRIS BEACH, PLLC, hereby withdraws the Eighteenth Affirmative Defense of improper service of process contained in his Answer, filed August 28, 2023, to the Complaint filed August 15, 2023. This stipulation may be filed without further notice with the Clerk of the Court. A facsimile copy of the signature of this stipulation is deemed as an original for the purpose of this stipulation. SO ORDERED. (Signed by Judge Naomi Reice Buchwald on 9/28/2023) (tg)
September 19, 2023 Filing 50 CLERK'S CERTIFICATE OF DEFAULT as to Emily Shtull, O.D..(nd)
September 19, 2023 Filing 49 AFFIDAVIT of Michael V. Kaplen in Support re: #48 Proposed Clerk's Certificate of Default. Document filed by Ilver Familia, Santa Familia..(Kaplen, Michael)
September 19, 2023 Filing 48 PROPOSED CLERK'S CERTIFICATE OF DEFAULT. Document filed by Ilver Familia, Santa Familia..(Kaplen, Michael) Proposed document to be reviewed and processed by Clerk's Office staff (No action required by chambers). Modified on 9/19/2023 (nd).
September 19, 2023 Filing 47 PROPOSED STIPULATION AND ORDER. Document filed by Ilver Familia, Santa Familia..(Kaplen, Michael)
September 19, 2023 Filing 46 PROPOSED STIPULATION AND ORDER. Document filed by Ilver Familia, Santa Familia..(Kaplen, Michael)
September 19, 2023 Filing 45 PROPOSED STIPULATION AND ORDER. Document filed by Ilver Familia, Santa Familia..(Kaplen, Michael)
September 19, 2023 Filing 44 AMENDED ANSWER to with JURY DEMAND. Document filed by Mark D. Fromer, M.D. P.C. d/b/a Fromer Eye Centers..(Rey, Lovely)
September 19, 2023 Filing 43 AMENDED ANSWER to with JURY DEMAND. Document filed by Mark D. Fromer, M.D., Mark D. Fromer, M.D. P.C. d/b/a Fromer Eye Centers..(Rey, Lovely)
September 13, 2023 Filing 42 ANSWER to #1 Complaint, with JURY DEMAND. Document filed by Huma Ahmad, O.D...(Rey, Lovely)
September 6, 2023 Filing 41 NOTICE OF APPEARANCE by Wayne L. Gladstone on behalf of Raphael Castillo, M.D., Mount Sinai Hospitals Group, Inc. d/b/a Mount Sinai Health Systems, NY Eye and Ear Infirmary Inc. d/b/a New York Eye and Ear Infirmary of Mount Sinai..(Gladstone, Wayne)
September 5, 2023 ***DELETED DOCUMENT. Deleted document number 40 PROPOSED CLERK'S CERTIFICATE OF DEFAULT. The document was incorrectly filed in this case. (nd)
September 5, 2023 Filing 39 AFFIDAVIT OF SERVICE of Summons and Complaint,. Huma Ahmad, O.D. served on 8/23/2023, answer due 9/13/2023. Service was accepted by Shereen Ahmad, Co-Occupant. Document filed by Santa Familia; Ilver Familia..(Kaplen, Michael)
September 1, 2023 Filing 38 ANSWER to #1 Complaint,. Document filed by NY Eye and Ear Infirmary Inc. d/b/a New York Eye and Ear Infirmary of Mount Sinai..(Curry, Judi)
August 31, 2023 Filing 37 ANSWER to #1 Complaint,. Document filed by Mount Sinai Hospitals Group, Inc. d/b/a Mount Sinai Health Systems..(Curry, Judi)
August 28, 2023 Filing 36 NOTICE OF APPEARANCE by Judi Curry on behalf of Raphael Castillo, M.D., Mount Sinai Hospitals Group, Inc. d/b/a Mount Sinai Health Systems, NY Eye and Ear Infirmary Inc. d/b/a New York Eye and Ear Infirmary of Mount Sinai..(Curry, Judi)
August 28, 2023 Filing 35 ANSWER to #1 Complaint,. Document filed by Raphael Castillo, M.D...(Curry, Judi)
August 28, 2023 Filing 34 ANSWER to #1 Complaint, with JURY DEMAND. Document filed by Mark D. Fromer, M.D. P.C. d/b/a Fromer Eye Centers..(Rey, Lovely)
August 28, 2023 Filing 33 ANSWER to #1 Complaint, with JURY DEMAND. Document filed by Mark D. Fromer, M.D...(Rey, Lovely)
August 28, 2023 Filing 32 ANSWER to #1 Complaint, with JURY DEMAND. Document filed by Ryan Rogers, M.D...(Rey, Lovely)
August 28, 2023 Filing 31 ANSWER to #1 Complaint, with JURY DEMAND. Document filed by Samuel T. Wong, M.D...(Rey, Lovely)
August 17, 2023 Filing 30 NOTICE OF APPEARANCE by Lovely Ruby Rey on behalf of Huma Ahmad, O.D., Mark D. Fromer, M.D., Mark D. Fromer, M.D. P.C. d/b/a Fromer Eye Centers, Ryan Rogers, M.D., Samuel T. Wong, M.D...(Rey, Lovely)
August 15, 2023 Filing 29 AFFIDAVIT OF SERVICE of Summons and Complaint,. Service was accepted by Nancy Dougherty, Authorized Agent - Secretary of State, New York. Document filed by Santa Familia, Ilver Familia..(Kaplen, Michael)
August 15, 2023 Filing 28 AFFIDAVIT OF SERVICE of Summons and Complaint,. Service was accepted by Nancy Dougherty, Authorized Agent - Secretary of State, New York. Document filed by Santa Familia, Ilver Familia..(Kaplen, Michael)
August 15, 2023 Filing 27 AFFIDAVIT OF SERVICE of Summons and Complaint,. Service was accepted by Sue Zouky, Authorized Agent - Secretary of State, New York. Document filed by Santa Familia, Ilver Familia..(Kaplen, Michael)
August 15, 2023 Filing 26 AFFIDAVIT OF SERVICE of Summons and Complaint,. Mount Sinai Hospitals Group, Inc. d/b/a Mount Sinai Health Systems served on 8/10/2023, answer due 8/31/2023. Service was accepted by Nancy Dougherty, Authorized Agent - Secretary of State, New York. Document filed by Santa Familia; Ilver Familia..(Kaplen, Michael)
August 15, 2023 Filing 25 AFFIDAVIT OF SERVICE of Summons and Complaint,. NY Eye and Ear Infirmary Inc. d/b/a New York Eye and Ear Infirmary of Mount Sinai served on 8/14/2023, answer due 9/5/2023. Service was accepted by Sue Zouky, Authorized Agent - Secretary of State, New York. Document filed by Santa Familia; Ilver Familia..(Kaplen, Michael)
August 15, 2023 Filing 24 AFFIDAVIT OF SERVICE of Summons and Complaint,. Samuel T. Wong, M.D. served on 8/3/2023, answer due 8/28/2023. Service was accepted by Monique Edouard, Office Manager. Document filed by Santa Familia; Ilver Familia..(Kaplen, Michael)
August 15, 2023 Filing 23 AFFIDAVIT OF SERVICE of Summons and Complaint,. Raphael Castillo, M.D. served on 8/3/2023, answer due 8/28/2023. Service was accepted by Monique Edouard, Office Manager. Document filed by Santa Familia; Ilver Familia..(Kaplen, Michael)
August 15, 2023 Filing 22 AFFIDAVIT OF SERVICE of Summons and Complaint,. Ryan Rogers, M.D. served on 8/3/2023, answer due 8/28/2023. Service was accepted by Monique Edouard, Office Manager. Document filed by Santa Familia; Ilver Familia..(Kaplen, Michael)
August 15, 2023 Filing 21 AFFIDAVIT OF SERVICE of Summons and Complaint,. Emily Shtull, O.D. served on 8/3/2023, answer due 8/28/2023. Service was accepted by Monique Edouard, Office Manager. Document filed by Santa Familia; Ilver Familia..(Kaplen, Michael)
August 15, 2023 Filing 20 AFFIDAVIT OF SERVICE of Summons and Complaint,. Mark D. Fromer, M.D. served on 8/3/2023, answer due 8/28/2023. Service was accepted by Monique Edouard, Office Manager. Document filed by Santa Familia; Ilver Familia..(Kaplen, Michael)
August 15, 2023 Filing 19 AFFIDAVIT OF SERVICE of Summons and Complaint,. Mark D. Fromer, M.D. P.C. d/b/a Fromer Eye Centers served on 8/3/2023, answer due 8/28/2023. Service was accepted by Monique Edouard, Office Manager. Document filed by Santa Familia; Ilver Familia..(Kaplen, Michael)
August 14, 2023 Filing 18 AFFIDAVIT OF SERVICE of Summons and Complaint,. Mount Sinai Hospitals Group, Inc. d/b/a Mount Sinai Health Systems served on 8/4/2023, answer due 8/28/2023. Service was accepted by Amy Lesch, Clerk, NY Secretary of State. Document filed by Santa Familia; Ilver Familia..(Kaplen, Michael)
August 14, 2023 Filing 17 AFFIDAVIT OF SERVICE of Summons and Complaint,. NY Eye and Ear Infirmary Inc. d/b/a New York Eye and Ear Infirmary of Mount Sinai served on 8/4/2023, answer due 8/28/2023. Service was accepted by Amy Lesch, Clerk, NY Secretary of State. Document filed by Santa Familia; Ilver Familia..(Kaplen, Michael)
August 14, 2023 Filing 16 AFFIDAVIT OF SERVICE of Summons and Complaint,. Service was accepted by Sharya Thakkar, General Agent. Document filed by Santa Familia, Ilver Familia..(Kaplen, Michael)
August 14, 2023 Filing 15 AFFIDAVIT OF SERVICE of Summons and Complaint,. Service was accepted by Sharya Thakkar, General Agent. Document filed by Santa Familia, Ilver Familia..(Kaplen, Michael)
August 14, 2023 Filing 14 AFFIDAVIT OF SERVICE of Summons and Complaint,. Service was accepted by Sharya Thakkar, General Agent. Document filed by Santa Familia, Ilver Familia..(Kaplen, Michael)
August 8, 2023 Filing 13 AFFIDAVIT OF SERVICE. Samuel T. Wong, M.D. served on 8/7/2023, answer due 8/28/2023. Service was accepted by MONIOUE EDOUARD, OFFICE MANAGER. Document filed by Santa Familia; Ilver Familia..(Jaroslawicz, David)
August 8, 2023 Filing 12 AFFIDAVIT OF SERVICE. Emily Shtull, O.D. served on 8/7/2023, answer due 8/28/2023. Service was accepted by 08/07/2023. Document filed by Santa Familia; Ilver Familia..(Jaroslawicz, David)
August 8, 2023 Filing 11 AFFIDAVIT OF SERVICE. Ryan Rogers, M.D. served on 8/7/2023, answer due 8/28/2023. Service was accepted by MONIOUE EDOUARD, OFFICE MANAGER,. Document filed by Santa Familia; Ilver Familia..(Jaroslawicz, David)
August 8, 2023 Filing 10 AFFIDAVIT OF SERVICE. Raphael Castillo, M.D. served on 8/7/2023, answer due 8/28/2023. Service was accepted by MONIOUE EDOUARD, OFFICE MANAGER,. Document filed by Santa Familia; Ilver Familia..(Jaroslawicz, David)
August 8, 2023 Filing 9 AFFIDAVIT OF SERVICE. Mount Sinai Hospitals Group, Inc. d/b/a Mount Sinai Health Systems served on 8/7/2023, answer due 8/28/2023. Service was accepted by MARIE JEAN - security office Legal Dept. Document filed by Santa Familia; Ilver Familia..(Jaroslawicz, David)
August 8, 2023 Filing 8 AFFIDAVIT OF SERVICE. Mark D. Fromer, M.D. P.C. d/b/a Fromer Eye Centers served on 8/7/2023, answer due 8/28/2023. Service was accepted by MONIQUE EDOUARD, OFFICE MANAGER. Document filed by Santa Familia; Ilver Familia..(Jaroslawicz, David)
August 8, 2023 Filing 7 AFFIDAVIT OF SERVICE. Mark D. Fromer, M.D. served on 8/7/2023, answer due 8/28/2023. Service was accepted by MONIQUE EDOUARD, OPFICE MANAGER,. Document filed by Santa Familia; Ilver Familia..(Jaroslawicz, David)
August 8, 2023 Filing 6 AFFIDAVIT OF SERVICE. NY Eye and Ear Infirmary Inc. d/b/a New York Eye and Ear Infirmary of Mount Sinai served on 8/7/2023, answer due 8/28/2023. Service was accepted by ELLEN PASKIN - AGENT. Document filed by Santa Familia; Ilver Familia..(Jaroslawicz, David)
August 3, 2023 Filing 5 NOTICE OF APPEARANCE by David Jaroslawicz on behalf of Ilver Familia, Santa Familia..(Jaroslawicz, David)
August 2, 2023 Filing 4 ELECTRONIC SUMMONS ISSUED as to Huma Ahmad, O.D., Raphael Castillo, M.D., Mark D. Fromer, M.D., Mark D. Fromer, M.D. P.C. d/b/a Fromer Eye Centers, Mount Sinai Hospitals Group, Inc. d/b/a Mount Sinai Health Systems, NY Eye and Ear Infirmary Inc. d/b/a New York Eye and Ear Infirmary of Mount Sinai, Ryan Rogers, M.D., Emily Shtull, O.D., Samuel T. Wong, M.D...(pc)
August 2, 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)
August 2, 2023 Magistrate Judge Sarah Netburn 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 2, 2023 Case Designated ECF. (pc)
August 1, 2023 Filing 3 REQUEST FOR ISSUANCE OF SUMMONS as to Mark D. Fromer, M.D. P.C. d/b/a Fromer Eye Centers; Mark D. Fromer, M.D.; Emily Shtull, O.D.; Huma Ahmad, O.D.; Ryan Rogers, M.D.; Raphael Castillo, M.D.; Samuel T. Wong, M.D.; NY Eye and Ear Infirmary Inc. d/b/a New York Eye and Ear Infirmary of Mount Sinai; Mount Sinai Hospitals Group, Inc. d/b/a Mount Sinai Health Systems, re: #1 Complaint,. Document filed by Ilver Familia, Santa Familia..(Kaplen, Michael)
August 1, 2023 Filing 2 CIVIL COVER SHEET filed..(Kaplen, Michael)
August 1, 2023 Filing 1 COMPLAINT against Huma Ahmad, O.D., Raphael Castillo, M.D., Mark D. Fromer, M.D., Mark D. Fromer, M.D. P.C. d/b/a Fromer Eye Centers, Mount Sinai Hospitals Group, Inc. d/b/a Mount Sinai Health Systems, NY Eye and Ear Infirmary Inc. d/b/a New York Eye and Ear Infirmary of Mount Sinai, Ryan Rogers, M.D., Emily Shtull, O.D., Samuel T. Wong, M.D.. (Filing Fee $ 402.00, Receipt Number ANYSDC-28085549)Document filed by Santa Familia, Ilver Familia..(Kaplen, Michael)

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Plaintiff: Ilver Familia
Represented By: Michael V. Kaplen
Represented By: David Jaroslawicz
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Plaintiff: Santa Familia
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Defendant: Mark D. Fromer, M.D. P.C. d/b/a Fromer Eye Centers
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Defendant: Mark D. Fromer, M.D.
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Defendant: Emily Shtull, O.D.
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Defendant: Huma Ahmad, O.D.
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Defendant: Ryan Rogers, M.D.
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Defendant: Raphael Castillo, M.D.
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Defendant: Samuel T. Wong, M.D.
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Defendant: NY Eye and Ear Infirmary Inc. d/b/a New York Eye and Ear Infirmary of Mount Sinai
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Defendant: Mount Sinai Hospitals Group, Inc. d/b/a Mount Sinai Health Systems
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