University at Buffalo Young Americans for Freedom et al v. University at Buffalo Student Association Inc. et al
Plaintiff: University at Buffalo Young Americans for Freedom, Justin Hill, Jacob Cassidy and Amelia Slusarz
Defendant: University at Buffalo Student Association Inc., Brian Hamluk, Elizabeth Lidano and Phyllis Floro
Case Number: 1:2023cv00480
Filed: June 1, 2023
Court: US District Court for the Western District of New York
Presiding Judge: John L Sinatra
Referring Judge: Lawrence J Vilardo
Nature of Suit: Civil Rights: Other
Cause of Action: 42 U.S.C. § 1983 Civil Rights Act
Jury Demanded By: Plaintiff
Docket Report

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Date Filed Document Text
July 26, 2023 Filing 21 AMENDED COMPLAINT against Phyllis Floro, Brian Hamluk, Elizabeth Lidano, University at Buffalo Student Association Inc., filed by Justin Hill, Jacob Cassidy, Amelia Slusarz, University at Buffalo Young Americans for Freedom. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit 1, #2 Exhibit 2, #3 Exhibit 3, #4 Exhibit 4, #5 Exhibit 5, #6 Exhibit 6)(Dalton, Jonathan)
July 10, 2023 Filing 20 TEXT ORDER: In light of the plaintiffs' notice of withdrawal of their motion for a preliminary injunction, Docket Item #19 , the plaintiffs' motion for a preliminary injunction, Docket Item #15 , is DENIED as moot. So ordered. Issued by Hon. Lawrence J. Vilardo on 7/10/2023. (DJ)
July 7, 2023 Filing 19 NOTICE by Jacob Cassidy, Justin Hill, Amelia Slusarz, University at Buffalo Young Americans for Freedom re #15 MOTION for Preliminary Injunction Withdrawal (Dalton, Jonathan)
June 30, 2023 Filing 18 TEXT ORDER: The stipulation filed by the defendants, Docket Item #17 , extending the defendants' time to answer, move against, or otherwise respond to the complaint until 7/26/2023 is SO ORDERED. Issued by Hon. Lawrence J. Vilardo on 6/30/2023. (DJ)
June 28, 2023 TEXT ORDER transferring the case from Hon. John L. Sinatra to the Hon. Lawrence J. Vilardo due to a recusal. Signed by Mary C. Loewenguth, Clerk of Court on 6/28/2023. (TMK)
June 27, 2023 Filing 17 STIPULATION re #1 Complaint, extending time to answer, move and/or respond to the complaint by Phyllis Floro, Brian Hamluk, Elizabeth Lidano. (Russo, Michael)
June 27, 2023 Filing 16 NOTICE Concerning Dkt. #13 (Notice Concerning Waiver of Judicial Disqualification) and Dkt. #15 (Motion for Preliminary Injunction): In light of the time-sensitive motion filed by Plaintiffs, this case will be reassigned to another district judge for scheduling and disposition of the preliminary injunction, and for all other purposes, UNLESS BY 12:00 P.M. ON JUNE 28, 2023, all parties who have appeared notify the clerks office only that they have already mailed, or intend to mail, a remittal letter waiving disqualification. Such notification to the clerks office shall be by e-mail to: CMECF_Support@nywd.uscourts.gov. Such email responses, or the lack thereof, will be treated in accordance with the process detailed in Dkt. 13. (LB)
June 26, 2023 Filing 15 MOTION for Preliminary Injunction by Jacob Cassidy, Justin Hill, Amelia Slusarz, University at Buffalo Young Americans for Freedom. (Attachments: #1 Memorandum in Support, #2 Notice of Motion, #3 Verified Complaint, #4 Witness and Exhibit List, #5 Text of Proposed Order)(Dalton, Jonathan)
June 22, 2023 Filing 14 STIPULATION EXTENDING TIME TO ANSWER, MOVE AND/OR RESPOND TO COMPLAINT by University at Buffalo Student Association Inc.. (Saykin, Aaron)
June 21, 2023 Filing 13 NOTICE Concerning Waiver of Judicial Disqualification: Judge Sinatra is recused in this case because partners at his former law firm, Hodgson Russ, serve as trustees of a defined benefit plan that will pay Judge Sinatra a pension benefit upon retirement. That future pension benefit does not depend on Hodgson Russ for its viability, and investment decisions are made by an independent professional. This disqualification is subject to remittal by the parties: the judge may participate in this case if, in light of this disclosure, the parties and their lawyers have an opportunity to confer outside the presence of the judge, all agree in writing or on the record that the judge should not be disqualified, and the judge is then willing to participate. Any such remittal agreement should be incorporated in the record of the proceeding. ACTION REQUIRED: Parties waiving recusal shall mail a letter (sample attached) to the Clerk of Court, US District Court for the Western District of New York, 2 Niagara Square, Buffalo, NY 14202. Clerk to Follow-Up (TMK)
June 20, 2023 Filing 12 NOTICE of Appearance by Aaron M. Saykin on behalf of University at Buffalo Student Association Inc. (Saykin, Aaron)
June 20, 2023 Filing 11 NOTICE of Appearance by Ryan K. Cummings on behalf of University at Buffalo Student Association Inc. (Cummings, Ryan)
June 6, 2023 Filing 10 SUMMONS Returned Executed by Justin Hill, Jacob Cassidy, Amelia Slusarz, University at Buffalo Young Americans for Freedom. University at Buffalo Student Association Inc. served on 6/5/2023, answer due 6/26/2023. (Kitchen, Denis)
June 6, 2023 Filing 9 SUMMONS Returned Executed by Justin Hill, Jacob Cassidy, Amelia Slusarz, University at Buffalo Young Americans for Freedom. Elizabeth Lidano served on 6/5/2023, answer due 6/26/2023. (Kitchen, Denis)
June 6, 2023 Filing 8 SUMMONS Returned Executed by Justin Hill, Jacob Cassidy, Amelia Slusarz, University at Buffalo Young Americans for Freedom. Brian Hamluk served on 6/5/2023, answer due 6/26/2023. (Kitchen, Denis)
June 6, 2023 Filing 7 SUMMONS Returned Executed by Justin Hill, Jacob Cassidy, Amelia Slusarz, University at Buffalo Young Americans for Freedom. Phyllis Floro served on 6/5/2023, answer due 6/26/2023. (Kitchen, Denis)
June 6, 2023 Filing 6 TEXT ORDER granting #4 Motion for Pro Hac Vice admission of Jonathan C. Dalton. SO ORDERED. Issued by Hon. John L. Sinatra, Jr. on 6/6/2023. (KEF)Clerk to Follow up
June 6, 2023 Filing 5 TEXT ORDER granting #3 Motion for Pro Hac Vice admission of Tyson C. Langhofer. SO ORDERED. Issued by Hon. John L. Sinatra, Jr. on 6/6/2023. (KEF)Clerk to Follow up
June 5, 2023 Filing 4 MOTION to appear pro hac vice for Jonathan Caleb Dalton ( Filing fee $ 200 receipt number ANYWDC-4891377.) by Jacob Cassidy, Justin Hill, Amelia Slusarz, University at Buffalo Young Americans for Freedom. (Attachments: #1 Admission Petition Form, #2 Admission Sponsor Affidavit, #3 Attorney's Oath, #4 Civility Principles and Guidelines Oath, #5 Attorney Database & ECF Registration Form)(Kitchen, Denis)
June 5, 2023 Filing 3 MOTION to appear pro hac vice for Tyson C. Langhofer ( Filing fee $ 200 receipt number ANYWDC-4891364.) by Jacob Cassidy, Justin Hill, Amelia Slusarz, University at Buffalo Young Americans for Freedom. (Attachments: #1 Petition for Admission, #2 Admission Sponsor Affidavit, #3 Attorney's Oath, #4 Civility Principles and Guidelines Oath, #5 Attorney Database & ECF Registration Form)(Kitchen, Denis)
June 2, 2023 Filing 2 Summons Issued as to Phyllis Floro, Brian Hamluk, Elizabeth Lidano, University at Buffalo Student Association Inc. (TMK)
June 2, 2023 Case Assigned to Hon. John L. Sinatra, Jr. Notification to Chambers of on-line civil case opening. (TMK)
June 2, 2023 AUTOMATIC REFERRAL to Mediation The ADR Plan is available for download at #http://www.nywd.uscourts.gov/alternative-dispute-resolution.(TMK)
June 2, 2023 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. (TMK)
June 1, 2023 Filing 1 COMPLAINT against All Defendants $ 402 receipt number ANYWDC-4889830, filed by Justin Hill, Jacob Cassidy, Amelia Slusarz, University at Buffalo Young Americans for Freedom. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit 1, #2 Exhibit 2, #3 Exhibit 3, #4 Civil Cover Sheet, #5 Summons to University at Buffalo Student Association Inc., #6 Summons to B. Hamluk, #7 Summons to E. Lidano, #8 Summons to P. Floro)(Kitchen, Denis)

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Plaintiff: University at Buffalo Young Americans for Freedom
Represented By: Denis A. Kitchen, Jr.
Represented By: Jonathan Caleb Dalton
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Plaintiff: Justin Hill
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Plaintiff: Jacob Cassidy
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Defendant: University at Buffalo Student Association Inc.
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