Gallivan et al v. Cuomo et al
| KMT MANAGEMENT, INC., TACO COCINE ELLICOTT, LLC, WNY BEER CLUB, LLC, MCCANS, INC., GERTIES, INC., CRITCHEN, LLC,, MANFURT & TORALTI RESTAURANTS, INC.,, LOCAL GRILLE & CATERING, LLC,, RADCOL, INC., SHOWNY, LLC, 3G ENTERTAINMENT, INC.,, RIZZOS CASA DI ITALIA, INC.,, MY TOMATO PIE, INC.,, SANTORAS PHASE II, LLC,, ALFIERI DUQUIN, INC.,, THE DEFIELDS CORP, TBF ENTERPRISES, INC.,, D&R KAZ, INC., JMB ENTERPRISES OF ERIE, INC., DON BENOIT, Patrick M. Gallivan, THE HOWLING ROOSTER, LLC,, BOTTOMS UP V, LLC, MIKEYCATIE, INC., JOHN DOE CORP.,, SUNNYS DRIVE IN, INC.,, GALLERY EVENTS, LLC, BVPK, INC, GYPSY BOHEMIAN GROVE BAR, INC.,, KITCHEN + BAR ROOM, BILL SHAFLUCAS, LLC, MARY SANTARINI, MPR RESTAURANTS WNY, Inc., BUFFALO GRILL N ALE HOUSE, LLC, TACO COCINE HERTEL, LLC, KELLYS KORNER, INC.,, MALBEAT INC.,, TETON SKY CORP., LYONS, BIGGANE, INC., 5111 GENESEE ST., INC, SCOTT A. JARGIELLO, LADY BIRDS RESTAURANTS, LLC, KOOKOOVAYIA, LLC,, COLONIE LOUNGE, INC., DVS PROPERTIES, LLC,, COWBOY OF CHIPPEWA, INC., SMITH BUDUSON, INC., EXPO MARKET, INC.,, MGPUBLIC, LLC,, GABRIELS GATE, INC.,, A.C. + J RESTAURANT, INC., LOCAL BUFFALO, LLC,, 23 S. BUFFALO ST., INC., OVERPASS PUB, LLC, BANCHETTI BY RIZZOS, INC., MATILDA BIRD, LLC, ICE HOUSE PUB, LLC, WNY RESTAURANT SYSTEM, DADDY GOO GOO, LLC,, RAPHAELS CORP., DJ TRIVIA OF WNY, 8444 TRANSIT RD., LLC, SCHWEIS SPRINGER, LLC, WILLIAM JAMES DEVELOPMENT CORP, SUNNYS DRIVE IN TRANSIT, INC.,, THE ORIGINAL PANCAKE HOUSE OF ORCHARD PARK, INC.,, SANTORAS PIZZA PUB AND GRILL, INC.,, CAMPFIRE GRILL II, INC, RUSSELL M. BRAUN, INC., DDF RESTAURANTS, INC., TETON KITCHEN ELMWOOD, BUFFALOS BEST CATERING, LLC,, DA BADA, INC., CARJONS RESTAURANT GROUP, INC., MAMBRINO KING WINE-COFFEE BAR, LLC,, MUSTANG SALLYS SPIRITS AND GRILL, INC., KFEATHER5, LLC, GRILL N ALE HOUSE, GREEK TO ME RESTAURANT, LLC, 3989 MAIN STREET, INC., PHARAOHS GC, INC.,, STEEL CITY PUB, INC., RIZOTTO, INC.,, HUTCH & ASSOCIATES, INC.,, TRACY STREET PRODUCTIONS, INC.,, 5786 TRANSIT RD., INC., AMHERST PIZZA & ALE HOUSE, INC.,, TANTALUS, LLC,, THE FIRE HOUSE SPORTS BAR & GRILL,, CHICKS RESTAURANT AND LANES, INC.,, SPORTS CITY PIZZA PUB, INC., THE ORIGINAL PANCAKE HOUSE OF WILLIAMSVILLE, INC.,, MKC RESTAURANTS, LLC, 99 BRICK OVEN BAR AND GRILLE, LLC,, TBF Enterprises, Inc., Expo Market, Inc., The Original Pancake House of Williamsville, Inc., Bill Shaflucas, LLC., Santoras Phase II, LLC, Kookoovayia, LLC, Rizotto, Inc., Local Buffalo, LLC, Daddy Goo Goo, LLC, Manfurt & Toralti Restaurants, Inc., Malbeat Inc., Critchen, LLC, MGpublic, LLC, Tantalus, LLC, The Original Pancake House of Orchard Park, Inc., Kellys Korner, Inc., William James Development Corp., Mambrino King Wine-Coffee Bar, LLC, The Defields Corp., Santoras Pizza Pub and Grill, Inc., Hutch & Associates, Inc., John Doe Corp., 3G Entertainment, Inc., Sunnys Drive In Tranit, Inc., Amherst Pizza & Ale House, Inc., Rizzos Casa Di Italia, Inc., DVS Properties, LLC, The Fire House Sports Bar & Grill, My Tomato Pie, Inc., 5111 Genesee St., Inc., Gabriels Gate, Inc., Buffalos Best Catering, LLC, Chicks Restaurant And Lanes, Inc., Alfieri Duquin, Inc., The Howling Rooster, LLC, Pharaohs GC, Inc., Gypsy Bohemian Grove Bar, Inc, Sunnys Drive In, Inc., Tracy Street Productions, Inc., 3989 Main St., Inc., Local Grille & Catering, LLC and 99 Brick Oven Bar and Grille, LLC |
| Andrew M. Cuomo, New York State Department of Health and New York State Liquor Authority |
| 1:2021cv00142 |
| January 25, 2021 |
| US District Court for the Western District of New York |
| Lawrence J Vilardo |
| Constitutional - State Statute |
| 28 U.S.C. § 1446 |
| None |
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| Filing 10 Minute Entry for proceedings held before Hon. Lawrence J. Vilardo: Status Conference held on 2/1/2021. Court ordered that this proceeding is not to be recorded, or taped in any way. If someone does record it, they will be found in contempt of court. Court reviewed parties submissions, and after hearing oral argument, proposed and parties agreed as follows: Court will so order the Voluntary Dismissal without prejudice in case number 1:21-cv-00132, which will close the case. The Court will treat petitioners/plaintiffs' motion to dismiss as a motion to amend the complaint, which will remove the federal claim. The Court will then remand the case without prejudice back to State Court. Appearances by AT&T Teleconference: For petitioners/plaintiffs: Corey J. Hogan, Steven M. Cohen, and Nicholas Taylor. For petitioners/plaintiffs Gallivan/Hutch & Associates: Todd J. Aldinger. For respondents/defendants: AAG Christopher Boyd and AAG Ryan L. Belka. (Court Reporter Ann M. Sawyer.) (CMD) |
| Filing 9 Text Order:On January 28, 2021, the plaintiffs moved, in two pending federal cases, to dismiss their Equal Protection claims under Rule 41(a)(2) and to remand the remaining state law claims to state court. Case No. 21-CV-142, Docket Number [6-1]; Case No. 21-CV-132, Docket Item 5. On January 29, 2021, the defendants responded. Case No. 21-CV-142, Docket Number #7 ; Case No. 21-CV-132, Docket Item 6. On February 1, 2021, the Court heard oral argument and proposed the following disposition to which both parties agreed and which the Court now orders.The plaintiffs' notice of voluntary dismissal without prejudice in Case No. 21-CV-132 is SO ORDERED.The Court construes the plaintiffs' motion to dismiss in 21-CV-142 as a motion to amend the complaint under Rule 15 by withdrawing the Equal Protection claim. See Smith v. Artus, 522 F. App'x 82, 84 n.2 (2d Cir. 2013) ("Although the District Court analyzed Smith's request based on Rule 41(a)(2) of the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure, a plaintiff's request to withdraw some but not all of his claims is properly considered as an amendment to the pleadings based on Rule 15(a)(2)."). The motion to amend is GRANTED and the plaintiffs' Equal Protection claim therefore is withdrawn. Because state law claims are all that remain, the Court REMANDS the matter to the New York Supreme Court, Erie County, without prejudice, so that the plaintiffs may pursue their state law claims there. Under 28 U.S.C. 1367(c)(3), "district courts may decline to exercise supplemental jurisdiction over a claim" if "the district court has dismissed all claims over which it has original jurisdiction." In deciding whether to retain supplemental jurisdiction over state law claims, a court should "consider factors such as judicial economy, convenience, fairness, and comity." Nowak v. Ironworkers Local 6 Pension Fund, 81 F.3d 1182, 1191 (2d Cir. 1996). Moreover, "[n]eedless decisions of state law [by a federal court] should be avoided both as a matter of comity and to promote justice between the parties, by procuring for them a surer-footed reading of applicable law." See Kolari v. New York-Presbyterian Hosp., 455 F.3d 118, 122 (2d Cir. 2006) (quoting United Mine Workers v. Gibbs, 383 U.S. 715, 726 (1966)). Because this matter is still in the very early stages of litigation and only state law claims remain, remanding this matter promotes each of the factors listed above. The plaintiffs' motion to remand therefore is GRANTED, and the matter is remanded, without prejudice, to the New York Supreme Court, Erie County. The Clerk of the Court shall close this file. It is SO ORDERED. Signed by Hon. Lawrence J. Vilardo on 02/01/2021. (MLA).-CLERK TO FOLLOW UP- |
Filing 8
TEXT ORDER. A Telephonic Status Conference is scheduled for 2/1/2021 at 4:00 PM in U.S. Courthouse, 2 Niagara Square, Buffalo, NY 14202-3350 before Hon. Lawrence J. Vilardo. PLEASE NOTE: The proceeding described herein will be held remotely. Dial-in instructions will be emailed directly to the parties. Public access to the proceeding can be obtained by viewing Judge Vilardo's calendar on the public website at www.nywd.uscourts.gov, or by contacting Judge Vilardo's chambers at (716) 551-1621. SO ORDERED. Issued by Hon. Lawrence J. Vilardo on 2/1/2021. (CMD)
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| Filing 7 DECLARATION signed by Christopher L. Boyd re #6 MOTION to Dismiss Second Cause of Action filed by Andrew M. Cuomo, New York State Liquor Authority, New York State Department of Health filed by Andrew M. Cuomo, New York State Liquor Authority, New York State Department of Health. (Boyd, Christopher) |
| Filing 6 MOTION to Dismiss Second Cause of Action by 23 S. Buffalo St., Inc., 3989 Main St., Inc., 3G Entertainment, Inc., 5111 Genesee St., Inc., 5786 Transit Rd., Inc., 8444 Transit Rd., LLC, 99 Brick Oven Bar and Grille, LLC, A.C. J Restaurant, Inc., Alfieri Duquin, Inc., Amherst Pizza & Ale House, Inc., BVPK, Inc, Banchetti By Rizzos, Inc., Bill Shaflucas, LLC., Bottoms Up V, LLC, Buffalo Grill N Ale House, LLC, Buffalos Best Catering, LLC, Campfire Grill Ii, Inc, Carjons Restaurant Group, Inc., Chicks Restaurant And Lanes, Inc., Colonie Lounge, Inc., Cowboy Of Chippewa, Inc., Critchen, LLC, D&R Kaz, Inc., DDF Restaurants, Inc., DVS Properties, LLC, Da Bada, Inc., Daddy Goo Goo, LLC, Dj Trivia Of WNY, Don Benoit, Expo Market, Inc., Gabriels Gate, Inc., Gallery Events, LLC, Gerties, Inc., Greek To Me Restaurant, LLC, Grill N Ale House, Gypsy Bohemian Grove Bar, Inc, Ice House Pub, LLC, JMB Enterprises Of Erie, Inc., Scott A. Jargiello, John Doe Corp., KMT Management, Inc., Kellys Korner, Inc., Kfeather5, LLC, Kitchen Bar Room, Kookoovayia, LLC, Lady Birds Restaurants, LLC, Local Buffalo, LLC, Local Grille & Catering, LLC, Lyons, Biggane, Inc., MGpublic, LLC, MKC Restaurants, LLC, MPR Restaurants WNY, Inc., Malbeat Inc., Mambrino King Wine-Coffee Bar, LLC, Manfurt & Toralti Restaurants, Inc., Mary Santarini, Matilda Bird, LLC, McCans, Inc., Mikeycatie, Inc., Mustang Sallys Spirits and Grill, Inc., My Tomato Pie, Inc., Overpass Pub, LLC, Pharaohs GC, Inc., Radcol, Inc., Raphaels Corp., Rizotto, Inc., Rizzos Casa Di Italia, Inc., Russell M. Braun, Inc., Santoras Phase II, LLC, Santoras Pizza Pub and Grill, Inc., Schweis Springer, LLC, Showny, LLC, Smith Buduson, Inc., Sports City Pizza Pub, Inc., Steel City Pub, Inc., Sunnys Drive In Tranit, Inc., Sunnys Drive In, Inc., TBF Enterprises, Inc., Taco Cocine Ellicott, LLC, Taco Cocine Hertel, LLC, Tantalus, LLC, Teton Kitchen Elmwood, Teton Sky Corp., The Defields Corp., The Fire House Sports Bar & Grill, The Howling Rooster, LLC, The Original Pancake House of Orchard Park, Inc., The Original Pancake House of Williamsville, Inc., Tracy Street Productions, Inc., WNY Beer Club, LLC, WNY Restaurant System, William James Development Corp.. Responses due by 1/29/2021. (Attachments: #1 Declaration Declaration of Corey J. Hogan, Esq.)(Hogan, Corey) |
| Filing 5 Minute Entry for proceedings held before Hon. Lawrence J. Vilardo: Status Conference held on 1/27/2021. Court ordered that this proceeding is not to be recorded, or taped in any way. If someone does record it, they will be found in contempt of court. Court addressed issue of two cases removed from State Court to Federal Court, the instant case and case number 1:21-CV-00132. Petitioners/plaintiffs shall file motions to dismiss equal protection claims by 1/28/2021. Respondents/defendants responses due by 1/29/2021. Court will take motion under advisement, and issue a decision on 2/1/2021. Appearances by AT&T Teleconference: For petitioners/plaintiffs: Steven M. Cohen, Corey J. Hogan, Nicholas Taylor, and Brett Tokarczyk. For petitioners/plaintiffs Gallivan/Hutch & Associates: Todd J. Aldinger. For respondents/defendants: AAG Ryan L. Belka and AAG Joel J. Terragnoli. (Court Reporter Ann M. Sawyer.) (CMD) |
| E-Filing Notification: Party names were modified and for future reference the attorney should consult the Standard Party Guidelines when opening cases.(JD) |
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Filing 4
TEXT ORDER. Status Conference set for 1/27/2021 at 9:30 AM in U.S. Courthouse, 2 Niagara Square, Buffalo, NY 14202-3350 before Hon. Lawrence J. Vilardo. PLEASE NOTE: The proceeding described herein will be held remotely. Dial-in instructions will be emailed directly to the parties. Public access to the proceeding can be obtained by viewing Judge Vilardo's calendar on the public website at www.nywd.uscourts.gov, or by contacting Judge Vilardo's chambers at (716) 551-1621. SO ORDERED. Issued by Hon. Lawrence J. Vilardo on 1/26/2021. (CMD)
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| Filing 3 Letter filed Response to [ECF No. 2]. (Attachments: #1 Letter to Mr. Cohen dated January 26, 2021)(Belka, Ryan) |
| Filing 2 Letter filed . (Cohen, Steven) |
| Case Assigned to Hon. Lawrence J. Vilardo. Notification to Chambers of on-line civil case opening. (JD) |
| AUTOMATIC REFERRAL to Mediation The ADR Plan is available for download at #http://www.nywd.uscourts.gov/alternative-dispute-resolution.(JD) |
| Notice of Availability of Magistrate Judge: A United States Magistrate of this Court is available to conduct all proceedings in this civil action in accordance with 28 U.S.C. 636c and FRCP 73. The Notice, Consent, and Reference of a Civil Action to a Magistrate Judge form (AO-85) is available for download at #http://www.uscourts.gov/services-forms/forms. (JD) |
| Filing 1 NOTICE OF REMOVAL by Andrew M. Cuomo, New York State Liquor Authority, New York State Department of Health from Erie County Supreme Court, case number 800908/2021. (Filing fee $ 402 receipt number 0209-4124896), filed by Andrew M. Cuomo, New York State Liquor Authority, New York State Department of Health. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit Doc. 1 - Petition, #2 Exhibit Doc. 2 - Exhibit A, Executive Law 29-a, #3 Exhibit Doc. 3 - Exhibit B, Executive Order 202.74, #4 Exhibit Doc. 4 - Exhibit C, Interm Guidance for Food Services During the COVID-19 Public Health Emergency, #5 Exhibit Doc. 5 - Exhibit D, Affidavit of Debra [sic] S. Blog, #6 Exhibit Doc. 6 - Affidavit of Paul Santora, #7 Exhibit Doc. 7 - Affidavit of Peter Gerace, #8 Exhibit Doc. 8 - Affidavit of Dave Scrivani, #9 Exhibit Doc. 9 - Affidavit of Greg Duell, #10 Exhibit Doc. 10 - Affidavit of Kevin Casey Mullett, #11 Exhibit Doc. 11 - Affidavit of Mark Hutchinson, #12 Exhibit Doc. 12 - Order to Show Cause - Accompanying Commencement Doc(s) (Proposed), #13 Exhibit Doc. 13 - RJI - Re Order to Show Cause, #14 Exhibit Doc. 14 - Addendum - General (840A), #15 Exhibit List of Documents Filed in Index No. 800908/2021, #16 Civil Cover Sheet)(Belka, Ryan) |
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