Doe 1 et al v. Government of the United States Virgin Islands et al
Plaintiff: Jane Doe 1, Jane Doe 2, Jane Doe 3, Jane Doe 4, Jane Doe 5 and Jane Doe 6
Defendant: Government of the United States Virgin Islands, First Lady Cecile De Jongh, Governor Kenneth Mapp, Senator Celestino White, Attorney General Vincent Frazer, Governor John De Jongh, Senator Carlton Dowe, Delegate Stacy Plaskett and John Does 1-100
Case Number: 1:2023cv10301
Filed: November 22, 2023
Court: US District Court for the Southern District of New York
Presiding Judge: Arun Subramanian
Nature of Suit: P.I.: Other
Cause of Action: 28 U.S.C. § 1331 Fed. Question
Jury Demanded By: Plaintiff
Docket Report

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Date Filed Document Text
January 19, 2024 Filing 30 NOTICE OF APPEARANCE by Daniel Louis Cevallos on behalf of Governor John De Jongh..(Cevallos, Daniel)
January 19, 2024 Filing 29 NOTICE OF APPEARANCE by David J Cattie on behalf of Governor John De Jongh..(Cattie, David)
January 18, 2024 Filing 28 WAIVER OF SERVICE RETURNED EXECUTED. Governor John De Jongh waiver sent on 1/18/2024, answer due 3/18/2024. Document filed by Jane Doe 3; Jane Doe 6; Jane Doe 2 ; Jane Doe 1; Jane Doe 4; Jane Doe 5..(Kramer, Kimberly)
January 18, 2024 Opinion or Order Filing 27 NOTICE OF INITIAL PRETRIAL CONFERENCE: Initial Conference set for 3/19/2024 at 10:30 AM in Courtroom 15A, 500 Pearl Street, New York, NY 10007 before Judge Arun Subramanian. SO ORDERED. (Signed by Judge Arun Subramanian on 1/18/2024) (vfr)
January 10, 2024 Filing 26 ELECTRONIC SUMMONS ISSUED as to Governor John De Jongh. (vf)
January 10, 2024 Filing 25 ELECTRONIC SUMMONS ISSUED as to First Lady Cecile De Jongh. (vf)
January 10, 2024 Filing 24 ELECTRONIC SUMMONS ISSUED as to Senator Carlton Dowe. (vf)
January 10, 2024 Filing 23 ELECTRONIC SUMMONS ISSUED as to Attorney General Vincent Frazer. (vf)
January 10, 2024 Filing 22 ELECTRONIC SUMMONS ISSUED as to Governor Kenneth Mapp. (vf)
January 9, 2024 Opinion or Order Filing 21 ORDER FOR ADMISSION PRO HAC VICE granting #15 Motion for David J. Cattie to Appear Pro Hac Vice. IT IS HEREBY ORDERED that the 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. Counsel shall immediately for the Pro Hac Vice fee to the Clerk of the Court. (Signed by Judge Arun Subramanian on 1/9/2024) (vfr) Transmission to Finance Unit (Cashiers) for processing.
January 9, 2024 Filing 20 REQUEST FOR ISSUANCE OF SUMMONS as to JOHN DE JONGH, re: #1 Complaint, #7 Amended Complaint,. Document filed by Jane Doe 1, Jane Doe 2, Jane Doe 3, Jane Doe 4, Jane Doe 5, Jane Doe 6..(Kramer, Kimberly)
January 9, 2024 Filing 19 REQUEST FOR ISSUANCE OF SUMMONS as to CECILE DE JONGH, re: #1 Complaint, #7 Amended Complaint,. Document filed by Jane Doe 1, Jane Doe 2, Jane Doe 3, Jane Doe 4, Jane Doe 5, Jane Doe 6..(Kramer, Kimberly)
January 9, 2024 Filing 18 REQUEST FOR ISSUANCE OF SUMMONS as to CARLTON DOWE, re: #1 Complaint, #7 Amended Complaint,. Document filed by Jane Doe 1, Jane Doe 2, Jane Doe 3, Jane Doe 4, Jane Doe 5, Jane Doe 6..(Kramer, Kimberly)
January 9, 2024 Filing 17 REQUEST FOR ISSUANCE OF SUMMONS as to VINCENT FRAZER, re: #1 Complaint, #7 Amended Complaint,. Document filed by Jane Doe 1, Jane Doe 2, Jane Doe 3, Jane Doe 4, Jane Doe 5, Jane Doe 6..(Kramer, Kimberly)
January 9, 2024 Filing 16 REQUEST FOR ISSUANCE OF SUMMONS as to KENNETH MAPP, re: #1 Complaint, #7 Amended Complaint,. Document filed by Jane Doe 1, Jane Doe 2, Jane Doe 3, Jane Doe 4, Jane Doe 5, Jane Doe 6..(Kramer, Kimberly)
January 9, 2024 Filing 15 MOTION for David J. Cattie to Appear Pro Hac Vice . Filing fee $ 200.00, receipt number ANYSDC-28784631. Motion and supporting papers to be reviewed by Clerk's Office staff. Document filed by Governor John De Jongh. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit Cert. of Good Standing USVI, #2 Exhibit Cert. of Good Standing PA, #3 Exhibit Cert. of Good Standing NJ, #4 Affidavit Affidavit, #5 Proposed Order Proposed Order).(Cattie, David)
January 9, 2024 >>>NOTICE REGARDING PRO HAC VICE MOTION. Regarding Document No. #15 MOTION for David J. Cattie to Appear Pro Hac Vice . Filing fee $ 200.00, receipt number ANYSDC-28784631. Motion and supporting papers to be reviewed by Clerk's Office staff.. The document has been reviewed and there are no deficiencies. (rju)
January 8, 2024 Filing 14 ELECTRONIC SUMMONS ISSUED as to Government of the United States Virgin Islands. (vf)
January 8, 2024 Filing 13 ELECTRONIC SUMMONS ISSUED as to Senator Celestino White. (vf)
January 4, 2024 Filing 12 NOTICE OF APPEARANCE by Kimberly Kramer on behalf of Jane Doe 1, Jane Doe 2, Jane Doe 3, Jane Doe 4, Jane Doe 5, Jane Doe 6..(Kramer, Kimberly)
January 4, 2024 Filing 11 REQUEST FOR ISSUANCE OF SUMMONS as to GOVERNMENT OF THE UNITED STATES VIRGIN ISLANDS, re: #1 Complaint, #7 Amended Complaint,. Document filed by Jane Doe 1, Jane Doe 2, Jane Doe 3, Jane Doe 4, Jane Doe 5, Jane Doe 6..(Kramer, Kimberly)
January 4, 2024 Filing 10 REQUEST FOR ISSUANCE OF SUMMONS as to Celestino White, re: #1 Complaint, #7 Amended Complaint,. Document filed by Jane Doe 1, Jane Doe 2, Jane Doe 3, Jane Doe 4, Jane Doe 5, Jane Doe 6..(Kramer, Kimberly)
December 15, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 9 ORDER granting #8 Motion For Leave to Proceed Anonymously re: #7 Amended Complaint . Upon the motion of Plaintiff Jane Doe 6 for an order permitting her to proceed under pseudonym, and review of the declaration of counsel in support thereof, it is hereby ORDERED that Plaintiff's ex parte motion is GRANTED. Plaintiff Jane Doe 6 is permitted to proceed with under pseudonyms until such time as the Court orders her name to be disclosed. The Clerk of Court is directed to terminate the motion at Dkt. 8. SO ORDERED. (Signed by Judge Arun Subramanian on 12/15/2023) (vfr)
December 14, 2023 Filing 8 MOTION For Leave to Proceed Anonymously re: #7 Amended Complaint, . Document filed by Jane Doe 6. (Attachments: #1 Supplement MEMORANDUM OF LAW IN SUPPORT OF PLAINTIFF'S MOTION FOR LEAVE TO PROCEED ANONYMOUSLY PURSUANT TO FRCP RULE 10(a), #2 Supplement DECLARATION OF JORDAN MERSON IN SUPPORT OF PLAINTIFF'S MOTION TO PROCEED ANONYMOUSLY).(Merson, Jordan)
December 13, 2023 Filing 7 FIRST AMENDED COMPLAINT amending #1 Complaint, against Attorney General Vincent Frazer, Delegate Stacy Plaskett, First Lady Cecile De Jongh, Government of the United States Virgin Islands, Governor John De Jongh, Governor Kenneth Mapp, John Does 1-100, Senator Carlton Dowe, Senator Celestino White with JURY DEMAND.Document filed by Jane Doe 3, Jane Doe 6, Jane Doe 2, Jane Doe 1, Jane Doe 4, Jane Doe 5. Related document: #1 Complaint,..(Merson, Jordan)
December 13, 2023 ***NOTICE TO ATTORNEY REGARDING DEFICIENT PLEADING. Notice to Attorney Jordan Koel Merson to RE-FILE Document No. #6 Amended Complaint. The filing is deficient for the following reason(s): the All Defendant radio button was selected. Re-file the pleading using the event type Amended Complaint found under the event list Complaints and Other Initiating Documents - attach the correct signed PDF - select the individually named filer/filers - select the individually named party/parties the pleading is against. (vf)
December 12, 2023 Filing 6 FILING ERROR - DEFICIENT PLEADING - FILED AGAINST PARTY ERROR -FIRST AMENDED COMPLAINT amending #1 Complaint, against All Defendants with JURY DEMAND.Document filed by Jane Doe 3, Jane Doe 2, Jane Doe 1, Jane Doe 4, Jane Doe 5, Jane Doe 6. Related document: #1 Complaint,..(Merson, Jordan) Modified on 12/13/2023 (vf).
November 30, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 5 ORDER granting #3 Letter Motion for Leave to File Document. Upon the motion of Plaintiffs for an order permitting them to proceed under pseudonyms, and review of the declaration of counsel in support thereof, it is hereby ORDERED that Plaintiffs' ex parte motion is GRANTED. Plaintiffs are permitted to proceed under pseudonyms until such time as the Court orders the names to be disclosed. SO ORDERED. (Signed by Judge Arun Subramanian on 11/30/2023) (jca)
November 27, 2023 Filing 4 CIVIL COVER SHEET filed..(Merson, Jordan)
November 27, 2023 CASE OPENING INITIAL ASSIGNMENT NOTICE: The above-entitled action is assigned to Judge Arun Subramanian. 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)
November 27, 2023 Magistrate Judge Jennifer Willis is designated to handle matters that may be referred in this case. 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)
November 27, 2023 Case Designated ECF. (pc)
November 27, 2023 ***NOTICE TO ATTORNEY REGARDING DEFICIENT CIVIL COVER SHEET. Notice to attorney Jordan Koel Merson to RE-FILE Document No. #2 Civil Cover Sheet. The filing is deficient for the following reason(s): civil cover sheet was not signed. Re-file the document using the event type Civil Cover Sheet found under the event list Other Documents and attach the correct PDF. (pc)
November 22, 2023 Filing 3 MOTION for Leave to File For Leave to Proceed Anonymously . Document filed by Jane Doe 1, Jane Doe 2, Jane Doe 3, Jane Doe 4, Jane Doe 5. (Attachments: #1 Supplement MEMORANDUM OF LAW IN SUPPORT OF PLAINTIFFS MOTION FOR LEAVE TO PROCEED ANONYMOUSLY PURSANT TO FRCP RULE 10(a), #2 Supplement DECLARATION OF JORDAN MERSON IN SUPPORT OF PLAINTIFFS MOTION TO PROCEED ANONYMOUSLY).(Merson, Jordan)
November 22, 2023 Filing 2 FILING ERROR - PDF ERROR - CIVIL COVER SHEET filed..(Merson, Jordan) Modified on 11/27/2023 (pc).
November 22, 2023 Filing 1 COMPLAINT against Attorney General Vincent Frazer, Delegate Stacy Plaskett, First Lady Cecile De Jongh, Government of the United States Virgin Islands, Governor John De Jongh, Governor Kenneth Mapp, John Does 1-100, Senator Carlton Dowe, Senator Celestino White. (Filing Fee $ 402.00, Receipt Number ANYSDC-28608801)Document filed by Jane Doe 3, Jane Doe 2, Jane Doe 1, Jane Doe 4, Jane Doe 5..(Merson, Jordan)

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Defendant: Government of the United States Virgin Islands
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Defendant: First Lady Cecile De Jongh
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Defendant: Governor Kenneth Mapp
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Defendant: Attorney General Vincent Frazer
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Defendant: Governor John De Jongh
Represented By: Daniel Louis Cevallos
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Defendant: Senator Carlton Dowe
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Defendant: Delegate Stacy Plaskett
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