Balchan v. New Rochelle City School District et al
Plaintiff: Brooke Balchan
Defendant: New Rochelle City School District, The Board of Education of New Rochelle City School District, Corey Reynolds, Gail Joyner, Traci Jackson, Jonathan Raymond and Natalie Ali
Case Number: 7:2023cv06202
Filed: July 18, 2023
Court: US District Court for the Southern District of New York
Presiding Judge: Philip M Halpern
Nature of Suit: Civil Rights: Jobs
Cause of Action: 42 U.S.C. § 1983 Civil Rights (Employment Discrimination)
Jury Demanded By: Plaintiff
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Date Filed Document Text
November 13, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 30 ORDER granting #28 Letter Motion for Conference re: #28 LETTER MOTION for Conference addressed to Judge Philip M. Halpern from Richard B. Epstein dated November 1, 2023. Application granted. The Court waives any pre-motion conference requirement, grants Defendants leave to file a motion to dismiss, and sets the following briefing schedule: Defendants' motion to dismiss shall be served, not filed, by December 13, 2023; Plaintiff's opposition shall be served, not filed, by January 12, 2024; and all motion papers will be filed along with Defendants' reply, if any, on January 26, 2024. The Clerk of Court is respectfully requested to terminate the motion sequence pending at Doc. 28. SO ORDERED. (Signed by Judge Philip M. Halpern on 11/10/2023) (jca)
November 13, 2023 Opinion or Order Set/Reset Deadlines: Motions due by 1/26/2024. Responses due by 1/26/2024 Replies due by 1/26/2024. (jca)
November 8, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 29 LETTER RESPONSE in Opposition to Motion addressed to Judge Philip M. Halpern from Jason Andrew Gilbert dated November 8, 2023 re: #28 LETTER MOTION for Conference addressed to Judge Philip M. Halpern from Richard B. Epstein dated November 1, 2023. . Document filed by Brooke Balchan..(Gilbert, Jason)
November 1, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 28 LETTER MOTION for Conference addressed to Judge Philip M. Halpern from Richard B. Epstein dated November 1, 2023. Document filed by Natalie Ali(as aidor and abettor), Natalie Ali(individually), Traci Jackson, Traci Jackson(As aidor and abettor), Gail Joyner(As aider and abettor), Gail Joyner, New Rochelle City School District, Jonathan Raymond, Jonathan Raymond(As aider and abettor), Corey Reynolds, Corey Reynolds(As aidor and abettor), The Board of Education of New Rochelle City School District..(Epstein, Richard)
October 26, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 27 FIRST AMENDED COMPLAINT amending #24 Amended Complaint,, #26 Amended Complaint,, against Natalie Ali(as aidor and abettor), Natalie Ali(individually), Traci Jackson, Traci Jackson(As aidor and abettor), Gail Joyner(As aider and abettor), Gail Joyner, New Rochelle City School District, Jonathan Raymond, Jonathan Raymond(As aider and abettor), Corey Reynolds, Corey Reynolds(As aidor and abettor), The Board of Education of New Rochelle City School District with JURY DEMAND.Document filed by Brooke Balchan. Related document: #24 Amended Complaint,, #26 Amended Complaint,,..(Gilbert, Jason)
October 26, 2023 Opinion or Order ***NOTICE TO ATTORNEY REGARDING DEFICIENT PLEADING. Notice to Attorney Jason Andrew Gilbert to RE-FILE Document No. #24 Amended Complaint, #26 Amended Complaint. The filing is deficient for the following reason(s): the PDF attached to the docket entry for the pleading is not correct; The pleading title reflects "Complaint". 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)
October 25, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 26 FILING ERROR - DEFICIENT PLEADING - PDF ERROR - FIRST AMENDED COMPLAINT amending #24 Amended Complaint,, #5 Complaint, against Natalie Ali(as aidor and abettor), Natalie Ali(individually), Traci Jackson, Traci Jackson(As aidor and abettor), Gail Joyner(As aider and abettor), Gail Joyner, New Rochelle City School District, Jonathan Raymond, Jonathan Raymond(As aider and abettor), Corey Reynolds, Corey Reynolds(As aidor and abettor), The Board of Education of New Rochelle City School District with JURY DEMAND.Document filed by Brooke Balchan. Related document: #24 Amended Complaint,, #5 Complaint,..(Gilbert, Jason) Modified on 10/26/2023 (vf).
October 25, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 25 LETTER addressed to Judge Philip M. Halpern from Jason A. Gilbert dated October 25, 2023 re: Amended Verified Complaint. Document filed by Brooke Balchan. (Attachments: #1 Supplement Redlined Amended Verified Complaint).(Gilbert, Jason)
October 25, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 24 FILING ERROR - DEFICIENT PLEADING - PDF ERROR - FIRST AMENDED COMPLAINT amending #5 Complaint, against Natalie Ali(as aidor and abettor), Natalie Ali(individually), Traci Jackson, Traci Jackson(As aidor and abettor), Gail Joyner(As aider and abettor), Gail Joyner, New Rochelle City School District, Jonathan Raymond, Jonathan Raymond(As aider and abettor), Corey Reynolds, Corey Reynolds(As aidor and abettor), The Board of Education of New Rochelle City School District with JURY DEMAND.Document filed by Brooke Balchan. Related document: #5 Complaint,..(Gilbert, Jason) Modified on 10/26/2023 (vf).
October 6, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 23 ORDER: By 10/25/2023, plaintiff may file an Amended Complaint and prepare a letter to the court and defendants' counsel attaching a copy of a redlined version showing the changes made. Within one week after the filing of the Amended Complaint, defendants shall file via ECF a letter advising the Court that they either intend to: (1) proceed with their pre-motion conference letter concerning their anticipated motion to dismiss (Doc. 17; Doc. 18); (2) file a new pre-motion conference letter addressed to the Amended Complaint; or (3) file an answer to the Amended Complaint. In the event that defendants file a new pre-motion conference letter, plaintiff's response thereto shall be filed within five business days, and the Court will thereafter set a briefing schedule for the motion to dismiss. (HEREBY ORDERED by Judge Philip M. Halpern) (Text Only Order) (eag)
October 5, 2023 Opinion or Order Minute Entry for proceedings held before Judge Philip M. Halpern: Pre-Motion Conference held on 10/2/2023. Counsel for all parties appeared by telephone. Order to follow. (Court Reporter AT&T teleconference) (mf)
September 18, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 22 ORDER granting #17 Letter Motion for Conference re: #17 LETTER MOTION for Conference addressed to Judge Philip M. Halpern from Richard B. Epstein dated September 7, 2023. Application for a pre-motion conference granted. The pre-motion conference will be held on October 2, 2023 at 12:30 p.m. At the time of the scheduled conference, all parties shall call the following number (888) 398-2342; access code 3456831. The Clerk of Court is respectfully directed to terminate the motion sequence pending at Doc. 17. SO ORDERED. Telephone Conference set for 10/2/2023 at 12:30 PM before Judge Philip M. Halpern. (Signed by Judge Philip M. Halpern on 9/18/2023) (tg)
September 18, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 21 LETTER RESPONSE in Opposition to Motion addressed to Judge Philip M. Halpern from BROOKE BALCHAN dated September 18, 2023 re: #17 LETTER MOTION for Conference addressed to Judge Philip M. Halpern from Richard B. Epstein dated September 7, 2023. . Document filed by Brooke Balchan..(Gilbert, Jason)
September 14, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 20 MEMO ENDORSEMENT on re: #19 Letter filed by Brooke Balchan ENDORSEMENT Application granted. Plaintiff's deadline to file a response to Defendants' request for a pre-motion conference is extended to September 18, 2023. SO ORDERED. (Responses due by 9/18/2023) (Signed by Judge Philip M. Halpern on 9/14/2023) (jca)
September 14, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 19 FIRST LETTER addressed to Judge Philip M. Halpern from Jason A. Gilbert dated September 14, 2023 re: Clarification As to Filing Deadline. Document filed by Brooke Balchan..(Gilbert, Jason)
September 11, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 18 LETTER addressed to Judge Philip M. Halpern from Michael A. Miranda dated September 11, 2023 re: Supplement to Pre-Motion Letter Filed on September 7, 2023. Document filed by Natalie Ali(as aidor and abettor), Natalie Ali(individually), Traci Jackson, Traci Jackson(As aidor and abettor), Gail Joyner(As aider and abettor), Gail Joyner, New Rochelle City School District, Jonathan Raymond, Jonathan Raymond(As aider and abettor), Corey Reynolds, Corey Reynolds(As aidor and abettor), The Board of Education of New Rochelle City School District..(Miranda, Michael)
September 7, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 17 LETTER MOTION for Conference addressed to Judge Philip M. Halpern from Richard B. Epstein dated September 7, 2023. Document filed by Natalie Ali(as aidor and abettor), Natalie Ali(individually), Traci Jackson, Traci Jackson(As aidor and abettor), Gail Joyner(As aider and abettor), Gail Joyner, New Rochelle City School District, Jonathan Raymond, Jonathan Raymond(As aider and abettor), Corey Reynolds, Corey Reynolds(As aidor and abettor), The Board of Education of New Rochelle City School District..(Epstein, Richard)
August 7, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 16 ORDER granting #15 Letter Motion for Extension of Time to Answer re #15 LETTER MOTION for Extension of Time to File Answer re: #5 Complaint, until September 7, 2023 addressed to Judge Philip M. Halpern from Michael A. Miranda dated August 4, 2023. Application granted. Defendants' time to answer, move, or otherwise respond to Plaintiff's Complaint is extended to September 7, 2023. The Clerk of Court is respectfully directed to terminate the motion sequence pending at Doc. 15. SO ORDERED. Natalie Ali(as aidor and abettor) answer due 9/7/2023; Natalie Ali(individually) answer due 9/7/2023; Traci Jackson answer due 9/7/2023; Traci Jackson(As aidor and abettor) answer due 9/7/2023; Gail Joyner(As aider and abettor) answer due 9/7/2023; Gail Joyner answer due 9/7/2023; New Rochelle City School District answer due 9/7/2023; Jonathan Raymond answer due 9/7/2023; Jonathan Raymond(As aider and abettor) answer due 9/7/2023; Corey Reynolds answer due 9/7/2023; Corey Reynolds(As aidor and abettor) answer due 9/7/2023; The Board of Education of New Rochelle City School District answer due 9/7/2023. (Signed by Judge Philip M. Halpern on 8/7/2023) (jca)
August 4, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 15 LETTER MOTION for Extension of Time to File Answer re: #5 Complaint, until September 7, 2023 addressed to Judge Philip M. Halpern from Michael A. Miranda dated August 4, 2023. Document filed by Natalie Ali(as aidor and abettor), Natalie Ali(individually), Traci Jackson, Traci Jackson(As aidor and abettor), Gail Joyner(As aider and abettor), Gail Joyner, New Rochelle City School District, Jonathan Raymond, Jonathan Raymond(As aider and abettor), Corey Reynolds, Corey Reynolds(As aidor and abettor), The Board of Education of New Rochelle City School District..(Miranda, Michael)
August 2, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 14 NOTICE OF APPEARANCE by Richard Brian Epstein on behalf of Natalie Ali(as aidor and abettor), Natalie Ali(individually), Traci Jackson, Traci Jackson(As aidor and abettor), Gail Joyner(As aider and abettor), Gail Joyner, New Rochelle City School District, Jonathan Raymond, Jonathan Raymond(As aider and abettor), Corey Reynolds, Corey Reynolds(As aidor and abettor), The Board of Education of New Rochelle City School District..(Epstein, Richard)
August 2, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 13 NOTICE OF APPEARANCE by Michael A. Miranda on behalf of Natalie Ali(as aidor and abettor), Natalie Ali(individually), Traci Jackson, Traci Jackson(As aidor and abettor), Gail Joyner(As aider and abettor), Gail Joyner, New Rochelle City School District, Jonathan Raymond, Jonathan Raymond(As aider and abettor), Corey Reynolds, Corey Reynolds(As aidor and abettor), The Board of Education of New Rochelle City School District..(Miranda, Michael)
August 2, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 12 AFFIDAVIT OF SERVICE of Summons and Complaint,. Service was accepted by Gail Joyner, Assistant Superintendent. Document filed by Brooke Balchan..(Gilbert, Jason)
August 2, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 11 AFFIDAVIT OF SERVICE of Summons and Complaint,. Service was accepted by Corey Reynolds, Superintendent of Schools. Document filed by Brooke Balchan..(Gilbert, Jason)
July 31, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 10 AFFIDAVIT OF SERVICE of Summons and Complaint,. All Defendants. Service was accepted by Millie Bonilla, District Clerk. Document filed by Brooke Balchan. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit Executed Received on behalf of all defendants Summons and Complaint).(Gilbert, Jason)
July 31, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 9 FILING ERROR - DEFICIENT DOCKET ENTRY (SEE #10 Affidavit) - AFFIDAVIT OF SERVICE of Summons and Complaint,. All Defendants. Service was accepted by Millie Bonilla, District Clerk. Document filed by Brooke Balchan. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit Executed Received on behalf of all defendants Summons and Complaint).(Gilbert, Jason) Modified on 7/31/2023 (db). As per ECF-ERROR Email Correspondence received on 7/31/2023 @ 3:31pm.
July 31, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 8 FILING ERROR - DEFICIENT DOCKET ENTRY (SEE #10 Affidavit) - AFFIDAVIT OF SERVICE of Summons and Complaint,. All Defendants. Service was accepted by Millie Bonilla, District Clerk. Document filed by Brooke Balchan. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit Executed Received on behalf of all defendants Summons and Complaint).(Gilbert, Jason) Modified on 7/31/2023 (db). As per ECF-ERROR Email Correspondence received on 7/31/2023 @ 2:54pm.
July 19, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 7 ELECTRONIC SUMMONS ISSUED as to Natalie Ali(as aidor and abettor), Natalie Ali(individually), Traci Jackson, Traci Jackson(As aidor and abettor), Gail Joyner(As aider and abettor), Gail Joyner, New Rochelle City School District, Jonathan Raymond, Jonathan Raymond(As aider and abettor), Corey Reynolds..(gp)
July 19, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 6 CIVIL COVER SHEET filed..(Gilbert, Jason)
July 19, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 5 COMPLAINT against Natalie Ali, Traci Jackson, Gail Joyner, New Rochelle City School District, Jonathan Raymond, Corey Reynolds, The Board of Education of New Rochelle City School District, Corey Reynolds, Natalie Ali, Traci Jackson, Gail Joyner, Jonathan Raymond. Document filed by Brooke Balchan. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit EEOC Notice of Right to Sue Letter).(Gilbert, Jason)
July 19, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 4 NOTICE OF APPEARANCE by Jason Andrew Gilbert on behalf of Brooke Balchan..(Gilbert, Jason)
July 19, 2023 Opinion or Order Magistrate Judge Judith C. McCarthy 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)
July 19, 2023 Opinion or Order CASE OPENING INITIAL ASSIGNMENT NOTICE: The above-entitled action is assigned to Judge Philip M. Halpern. 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)
July 19, 2023 Opinion or Order Case Designated ECF. (pc)
July 19, 2023 Opinion or Order ***NOTICE TO ATTORNEY REGARDING DEFICIENT REQUEST FOR ISSUANCE OF SUMMONS. Notice to Attorney Brian Louis Grossman to RE-FILE Document No. #3 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)
July 19, 2023 Opinion or Order ***NOTICE TO ATTORNEY REGARDING PARTY MODIFICATION. Notice to attorney Brian Louis Grossman. The party information for the following party/parties has been modified: Natalie Ali. The information for the party/parties has been modified for the following reason/reasons: party text was omitted;. (pc)
July 19, 2023 Opinion or Order ***NOTICE TO ATTORNEY REGARDING DEFICIENT CIVIL COVER SHEET. Notice to attorney Brian Louis Grossman to RE-FILE Document No. #2 Civil Cover Sheet. The filing is deficient for the following reason(s): multiple natures of suit were selected, choose one. Re-file the document using the event type Civil Cover Sheet found under the event list Other Documents and attach the correct PDF. (pc)
July 19, 2023 Opinion or Order ***NOTICE TO ATTORNEY REGARDING DEFICIENT PLEADING. Notice to Attorney Brian Louis Grossman to RE-FILE re: Document No. #1 Complaint. The filing is deficient for the following reason(s): all of the parties listed on the pleading were not entered on CM ECF; the All Defendant radio button was selected; Add Natalie Ali to CM ECF to CM ECF with the party text "as Aiders and Abettors". Docket the event type Add Party to Pleading found under the event list Complaints and Other Initiating Documents.. 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. (pc)
July 18, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 3 REQUEST FOR ISSUANCE OF SUMMONS as to NEW ROCHELLE CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT, THE BOARD OF EDUCATION OF NEW ROCHELLE CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT, COREY REYNOLDS, GAIL JOYNER, TRACI JACKSON, JONATHAN RAYMOND, NATALIE ALI, re: #1 Complaint. Document filed by Brooke Balchan..(Grossman, Brian) Modified on 7/19/2023 (pc). Modified on 7/19/2023 (gp).
July 18, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 2 FILING ERROR - PDF ERROR - CIVIL COVER SHEET filed..(Grossman, Brian) Modified on 7/19/2023 (pc).
July 18, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 1 FILING ERROR - DEFICIENT DOCKET ENTRY - FILED AGAINST PARTY ERROR - COMPLAINT against All Defendants. (Filing Fee $ 402.00, Receipt Number ANYSDC-28018043)Document filed by Brooke Balchan. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit Ex A - EEOC Right to Sue).(Grossman, Brian) Modified on 7/19/2023 (pc).

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Plaintiff: Brooke Balchan
Represented By: Brian Louis Grossman
Represented By: Jason Andrew Gilbert
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Defendant: New Rochelle City School District
Represented By: Michael A. Miranda
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Defendant: The Board of Education of New Rochelle City School District
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Defendant: Natalie Ali
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