Barrett v. The Arena Group Holdings, Inc. et al
Plaintiff: Henry Robertson Barrett
Defendant: The Arena Group Holdings, Inc. and Manoj Bhargava
Case Number: 1:2024cv00673
Filed: January 30, 2024
Court: US District Court for the Southern District of New York
Presiding Judge: Dale E Ho
Nature of Suit: Contract: Other
Cause of Action: 28 U.S.C. § 1332 Diversity Action
Jury Demanded By: Plaintiff
Docket Report

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Date Filed Document Text
March 23, 2024 Opinion or Order Filing 35 ORDER granting #33 Letter Motion for Extension of Time to File Response/Reply re #33 LETTER MOTION for Extension of Time to File Response/Reply as to #25 MOTION to Dismiss ., #29 MOTION to Dismiss . addressed to Judge Dale E. Ho from Attorney Joshua A. Hawks-Ladds dated March 22, 2024., #25 MOTION to Dismiss ., #29 MOTION to Dismiss . It is hereby ORDERED that Plaintiff's Response to the Partial Motions to Dismiss are due on April 19, 2024 and Defendants' Reply Briefs are due on May 3, 2024. The Clerk of Court is respectfully requested to close ECF No. 33. SO ORDERED. ( Responses due by 4/19/2024 Replies due by 5/3/2024.) (Signed by Judge Dale E. Ho on 3/22/24) (yv)
March 22, 2024 Opinion or Order Filing 34 ORDER granting #32 Letter Motion to Continue. This matter is before the Court upon Plaintiff Henry Robertson Barrett's Unopposed Motion for Postponement of the Pre-Trial Conference. Having considered Plaintiff's Motion, it is hereby ORDERED that the initial pretrial conference scheduled for April 9, 2024 has been rescheduled to May 7, 2024, at 3:30 pm ET. The joint status letter and proposed Civil Case Management Plan and Scheduling Order is due April 30, 2024. See ECF No. 32. The conference will be held via Microsoft Teams. The parties should dial in by calling (646) 453-4442 and entering the Phone Conference ID: 931 623 94, followed by the pound (#) sign. The Clerk of Court is respectfully requested to close ECF No. 32. Initial Conference set for 5/7/2024 at 03:30 PM before Judge Dale E. Ho. (Signed by Judge Dale E. Ho on 3/22/2024) (va)
March 22, 2024 Filing 33 LETTER MOTION for Extension of Time to File Response/Reply as to #25 MOTION to Dismiss ., #29 MOTION to Dismiss . addressed to Judge Dale E. Ho from Attorney Joshua A. Hawks-Ladds dated March 22, 2024. Document filed by Henry Robertson Barrett..(Hawks-Ladds, Joshua)
March 22, 2024 Filing 32 LETTER MOTION to Continue /Postpone Pre-Trial Conference addressed to Judge Dale E. Ho from Attorney Joshua A. Hawks-Ladds dated March 22, 2024. Document filed by Henry Robertson Barrett..(Hawks-Ladds, Joshua)
March 14, 2024 Filing 31 DECLARATION of Kerstin M. Miller in Support re: #29 MOTION to Dismiss .. Document filed by The Arena Group Holdings, Inc...(Miller, Kerstin)
March 14, 2024 Filing 30 MEMORANDUM OF LAW in Support re: #29 MOTION to Dismiss . . Document filed by The Arena Group Holdings, Inc...(Miller, Kerstin)
March 14, 2024 Filing 29 MOTION to Dismiss . Document filed by The Arena Group Holdings, Inc.. Responses due by 3/28/2024 (Attachments: #1 Proposed Order Proposed Order).(Miller, Kerstin)
March 13, 2024 Filing 28 RULE 7.1 CORPORATE DISCLOSURE STATEMENT. No Corporate Parent. Document filed by Manoj Bhargava..(Pelton, Eric)
March 13, 2024 Filing 27 DECLARATION of Eric J. Pelton in Support re: #25 MOTION to Dismiss .. Document filed by Manoj Bhargava. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit 1 - Arena Announcement, #2 Exhibit 2 - Futurism Article).(Pelton, Eric)
March 13, 2024 Filing 26 MEMORANDUM OF LAW in Support re: #25 MOTION to Dismiss . . Document filed by Manoj Bhargava..(Pelton, Eric)
March 13, 2024 Filing 25 MOTION to Dismiss . Document filed by Manoj Bhargava. Responses due by 3/27/2024.(Pelton, Eric)
March 1, 2024 Filing 24 NOTICE OF APPEARANCE by Zachary Zeid on behalf of Henry Robertson Barrett..(Zeid, Zachary)
February 29, 2024 Opinion or Order Filing 23 ORDER granting #20 Motion for Extension of Time to Answer re #20 LETTER MOTION for Extension of Time to File Answer re: #8 Complaint addressed to Judge Dale E. Ho from Eric J. Pelton dated February 26, 2024. This matter is before the Court upon Defendant Manoj Bhargava's Unopposed Motion for Extension of Time to Answer or Respond to Plaintiff's Complaint. Having considered Defendant Bhargava's Motion, it is hereby ORDERED that Defendant Bhargava shall have until March 13, 2024 to answer or otherwise respond to Plaintiff's Complaint. The Clerk of Court is respectfully requested to close ECF No. 20.. (Signed by Judge Dale E. Ho on 2/29/2024) Manoj Bhargava an swer due 3/13/2024 (ks)
February 26, 2024 Opinion or Order Filing 22 ORDER FOR ADMISSION PRO HAC VICE granting #19 Motion for Adam M. Meehan to Appear Pro Hac Vice. The Clerk of Court is respectfully requested to close ECF. 19. SO ORDERED. (Signed by Judge Dale E. Ho on 2/26/2024) (ks)
February 26, 2024 Opinion or Order Filing 21 ORDER GRANTING LETTER MOTION FOR EXTENSION OF TIME TO ANSWER OR OTHERWISE RESPOND TO PLAINTIFF'S COMPLAINT granting #17 Letter Motion for Extension of Time to Answer re #17 CONSENT LETTER MOTION for Extension of Time to File Answer re: #8 Complaint addressed to Judge Dale E. Ho from Kerstin Miller, counsel for The Arena Group Holdings, Inc. dated February 23, 2024. ORDERED, that Defendants' Letter Motion be and hereby is GRANTED; and it is further ORDERED, that Defendant The Arena Group Holdings, Inc. shall file an answer or other responsive pleading to the Complaint on or before March 14, 2024. SO ORDERED. The Clerk of Court is respectfully requested to close ECF No. 17. (Signed by Judge Dale E. Ho on 2/26/2024) The Arena Group Holdings, Inc. answer due 3/14/2024 (ks)
February 26, 2024 Filing 20 LETTER MOTION for Extension of Time to File Answer re: #8 Complaint addressed to Judge Dale E. Ho from Eric J. Pelton dated February 26, 2024. Document filed by Manoj Bhargava. (Attachments: #1 Proposed Order on Motion for Extension).(Pelton, Eric)
February 23, 2024 Filing 19 MOTION for Adam Marcus Meehan to Appear Pro Hac Vice on behalf of Defendant The Arena Group Holdings, Inc.. Filing fee $ 200.00, receipt number ANYSDC-28989284. Motion and supporting papers to be reviewed by Clerk's Office staff. Document filed by The Arena Group Holdings, Inc.. (Attachments: #1 Affidavit Affidavit, #2 Exhibit Certificate of Good Standing Georgia, #3 Exhibit Certificate of Good Standing Maryland, #4 Proposed Order Proposed Order).(Meehan, Adam)
February 23, 2024 Filing 18 AFFIDAVIT OF SERVICE of Summons and Complaint. Manoj Bhargava served on 2/12/2024, answer due 3/4/2024. Service was accepted by Eric J. Pelton, Esq. via e-mail. Document filed by Henry Robertson Barrett..(Hawks-Ladds, Joshua)
February 23, 2024 Filing 17 CONSENT LETTER MOTION for Extension of Time to File Answer re: #8 Complaint addressed to Judge Dale E. Ho from Kerstin Miller, counsel for The Arena Group Holdings, Inc. dated February 23, 2024. Document filed by The Arena Group Holdings, Inc.. (Attachments: #1 Proposed Order Proposed Order).(Miller, Kerstin)
February 23, 2024 Opinion or Order Filing 16 ORDER FOR ADMISSION PRO HAC VICE granting #15 Motion for Kerstin Marie Miller to Appear Pro Hac Vice. The Clerk of Court is respectfully requested to terminate ECF No. 15. SO ORDERED. (Signed by Judge Dale E. Ho on 2/23/2024) (ks)
February 23, 2024 >>>NOTICE REGARDING PRO HAC VICE MOTION. Regarding Document No. #19 MOTION for Adam Marcus Meehan to Appear Pro Hac Vice on behalf of Defendant The Arena Group Holdings, Inc.. Filing fee $ 200.00, receipt number ANYSDC-28989284. Motion and supporting papers to be reviewed by Clerk. The document has been reviewed and there are no deficiencies. (bc)
February 23, 2024 >>>NOTICE REGARDING PRO HAC VICE MOTION. Regarding Document No. #15 MOTION for Kerstin Marie Miller to Appear Pro Hac Vice on behalf of Defendant The Arena Group Holdings, Inc.. Filing fee $ 200.00, receipt number ANYSDC-28983817. Motion and supporting papers to be reviewed by Clerk>. The document has been reviewed and there are no deficiencies. (bc)
February 22, 2024 Filing 15 MOTION for Kerstin Marie Miller to Appear Pro Hac Vice on behalf of Defendant The Arena Group Holdings, Inc.. Filing fee $ 200.00, receipt number ANYSDC-28983817. Motion and supporting papers to be reviewed by Clerk's Office staff. Document filed by The Arena Group Holdings, Inc.. (Attachments: #1 Affidavit Affidavit of Kerstin Miller in Support of Pro Hac Vice Application, #2 Exhibit Certificate of Good Standing Maryland, #3 Exhibit Certificate of Good Standing D.C., #4 Proposed Order Proposed Order).(Miller, Kerstin)
February 14, 2024 Opinion or Order Filing 14 ORDER FOR ADMISSION PRO HAC VICE OF ERIC J. PELTON granting #12 MOTION for Eric J Pelton to Appear Pro Hac Vice. The motion of Eric J. Pelton for admission to practice pro hac vice in the above captioned action is granted. The Clerk of Court is respectfully requested to close ECF No. 12. SO ORDERED. (Signed by Judge Dale E. Ho on 2/14/2024) (jca)
February 14, 2024 Opinion or Order Filing 13 ORDER FOR ADMISSION PRO HAC VICE OF LAUREN J. WALAS granting #11 MOTION for Lauren J Walas to Appear Pro Hac Vice. The motion of Lauren J. Walas for admission to practice pro hac vice in the above captioned action is granted. The Clerk of Court is respectfully requested to close ECF No. 11. SO ORDERED. (Signed by Judge Dale E. Ho on 2/14/2024) (jca)
February 14, 2024 >>>NOTICE REGARDING PRO HAC VICE MOTION. Regarding Document No. #12 MOTION for Eric J Pelton to Appear Pro Hac Vice . Filing fee $ 200.00, receipt number ANYSDC-28943067. Motion and supporting papers to be reviewed by Clerk's Office staff.. The document has been reviewed and there are no deficiencies. (bc)
February 14, 2024 >>>NOTICE REGARDING PRO HAC VICE MOTION. Regarding Document No. #11 MOTION for Lauren J Walas to Appear Pro Hac Vice . Filing fee $ 200.00, receipt number ANYSDC-28943024. Motion and supporting papers to be reviewed by Clerk's Office staff.. The document has been reviewed and there are no deficiencies. (bc)
February 13, 2024 Filing 12 MOTION for Eric J Pelton to Appear Pro Hac Vice . Filing fee $ 200.00, receipt number ANYSDC-28943067. Motion and supporting papers to be reviewed by Clerk's Office staff. Document filed by Manoj Bhargava. (Attachments: #1 Affidavit Affidavit of Eric Pelton in Support of Motion for Admission Pro Hac Vice, #2 Exhibit Certificate of Good Standing for State of Michigan, #3 Proposed Order for Admission Pro Hac Vice of Eric J Pelton).(Pelton, Eric)
February 13, 2024 Filing 11 MOTION for Lauren J Walas to Appear Pro Hac Vice . Filing fee $ 200.00, receipt number ANYSDC-28943024. Motion and supporting papers to be reviewed by Clerk's Office staff. Document filed by Manoj Bhargava. (Attachments: #1 Affidavit of Lauren J Walas in Support of Motion for Admission Pro Hac Vice, #2 Exhibit Certificate of Good Standing for District of Columbia, #3 Exhibit Certificate of Good Standing for Maryland, #4 Proposed Order Order for Admission Pro Hac Vice of Lauren J Walas).(Walas, Lauren)
February 12, 2024 Filing 10 AFFIDAVIT OF SERVICE of Summons and Complaint. The Arena Group Holdings, Inc. served on 2/6/2024, answer due 2/27/2024. Service was accepted by Sue Zouky, Authorized Agent. Document filed by Henry Robertson Barrett..(Hawks-Ladds, Joshua)
February 1, 2024 Opinion or Order Filing 9 NOTICE OF INITIAL PRETRIAL CONFERENCE: Initial Conference set for 4/9/2024 at 10:30 AM before Judge Dale E. Ho. The conference will be held via Microsoft Teams. The parties should dial in by calling (646) 453-4442 and entering the Phone Conference ID: 931 623 94, followed by the pound (#) sign. SO ORDERED. (Signed by Judge Dale E. Ho on 2/1/2024) (ks)
January 31, 2024 Filing 8 COMPLAINT against Manoj Bhargava, The Arena Group Holdings, Inc.. Document filed by Henry Robertson Barrett..(Hawks-Ladds, Joshua)
January 31, 2024 Filing 7 ELECTRONIC SUMMONS ISSUED as to Manoj Bhargava. (vf)
January 31, 2024 Filing 6 ELECTRONIC SUMMONS ISSUED as to The Arena Group Holdings, Inc.. (vf)
January 31, 2024 ***NOTICE TO ATTORNEY REGARDING DEFICIENT PLEADING. Notice to Attorney Joshua Aaron Hawks-Ladds to RE-FILE Document No. #1 Complaint. The filing is deficient for the following reason(s): Signature Error. Pleading is not properly signed. Re-file the pleading using the event type 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)
January 31, 2024 CASE OPENING INITIAL ASSIGNMENT NOTICE: The above-entitled action is assigned to Judge Dale E. Ho. 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..(vf)
January 31, 2024 ***NOTICE TO ATTORNEY REGARDING CIVIL. CASE OPENING STATISTICAL ERROR CORRECTION: Notice to attorney Joshua Aaron Hawks-Ladds. The following case opening statistical information was erroneously selected/entered: Dollar Demand $4,000,000,000; County code New York. The following correction(s) have been made to your case entry: the Dollar Demand has been modified to $4,000,000; the County code has been modified to XX Out of State. (vf)
January 31, 2024 Magistrate Judge Stewart D. Aaron 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. (vf)
January 31, 2024 Case Designated ECF. (vf)
January 30, 2024 Filing 5 NOTICE OF APPEARANCE by Joshua Aaron Hawks-Ladds on behalf of Henry Robertson Barrett..(Hawks-Ladds, Joshua)
January 30, 2024 Filing 4 REQUEST FOR ISSUANCE OF SUMMONS as to Manoj Bhargava, re: #1 Complaint. Document filed by Henry Robertson Barrett..(Hawks-Ladds, Joshua)
January 30, 2024 Filing 3 REQUEST FOR ISSUANCE OF SUMMONS as to The Arena Group Holdings, Inc., re: #1 Complaint. Document filed by Henry Robertson Barrett..(Hawks-Ladds, Joshua)
January 30, 2024 Filing 2 CIVIL COVER SHEET filed..(Hawks-Ladds, Joshua)
January 30, 2024 Filing 1 FILING ERROR - DEFICIENT PLEADING - SIGNATURE ERROR - COMPLAINT against Manoj Bhargava, The Arena Group Holdings, Inc.. (Filing Fee $ 405.00, Receipt Number ANYSDC-28879167)Document filed by Henry Robertson Barrett..(Hawks-Ladds, Joshua) Modified on 1/31/2024 (vf).

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