Cote v. State of Rhode Island et al
Plaintiff: Nicholas R. Cote
Defendant: State of Rhode Island, Chief Justice Paul A. Suttell, in his official capacity, Julie Hamel, in her Official Capacity, Jamie Hainsworth, in his Official Capacity, Jeanne E. LaFazia, in her official capacity, Chief Justice Paul A. Suttell, Julie Hamel, Jamie Hainsworth, Chief Justice Jeanne E. LaFazia and Does 1-10, Inclusive
Case Number: 1:2024cv00075
Filed: February 21, 2024
Court: US District Court for the District of Rhode Island
Presiding Judge: Paul J Barbadoro
Referring Judge: Andrea K Johnstone
Nature of Suit: Labor: Family and Medical Leave Act
Cause of Action: 29 U.S.C. § 2601 Family and Medical Leave Act of 1993
Jury Demanded By: Plaintiff
Docket Report

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Date Filed Document Text
April 18, 2024 Filing 20 NOTICE of Appearance by Chelsea Baittinger on behalf of State of Rhode Island (Baittinger, Chelsea)
April 18, 2024 Filing 19 NOTICE of Appearance by Matthew I. Shaw on behalf of State of Rhode Island (Shaw, Matthew)
April 12, 2024 Filing 18 NOTICE of Appearance by Michael J. Colucci on behalf of Jeanne E. LaFazia (Colucci, Michael)
April 5, 2024 Filing 17 NOTICE of Appearance by Gina Maria Renzulli Lemay on behalf of Jeanne E. LaFazia (Lemay, Gina)
April 5, 2024 Filing 16 NOTICE of Appearance by Raymond A. Marcaccio on behalf of Jeanne E. LaFazia (Marcaccio, Raymond)
April 2, 2024 Opinion or Order TEXT ORDER: The motion to preserve evidence is denied as moot in light of the defendant's response. So Ordered by District Judge Paul J. Barbadoro on 4/2/2024. (Simoncelli, Michael)
March 27, 2024 Filing 15 WAIVER OF SERVICE Returned Executed by Nicholas R. Cote. Jamie Hainsworth waiver sent on 2/26/2024, answer due 4/26/2024. (Heitke, Kevin)
March 27, 2024 Filing 14 WAIVER OF SERVICE Returned Executed by Nicholas R. Cote. Paul A. Suttell waiver sent on 2/26/2023, answer due 4/27/2023. (Heitke, Kevin)
March 27, 2024 Filing 13 WAIVER OF SERVICE Returned Executed by Nicholas R. Cote. Julie Hamel waiver sent on 2/26/2024, answer due 4/26/2024. (Heitke, Kevin)
March 21, 2024 Filing 12 NOTICE of Appearance by Rebecca Tedford Partington on behalf of Jamie Hainsworth, Julie Hamel, Paul A. Suttell (Partington, Rebecca)
March 21, 2024 Filing 11 NOTICE of Appearance by Marc DeSisto on behalf of Jamie Hainsworth, Julie Hamel, Paul A. Suttell (DeSisto, Marc)
March 8, 2024 Filing 10 NOTICE by State of Rhode Island of Preservation (Shaw, Matthew)
March 7, 2024 Opinion or Order TEXT ORDER: The clerk has informed the court that the Attorney General's office has been made aware of the motion to preserve evidence and steps have been taken to preserve any evidence referenced in the motion. The court will issue a ruling on the motion after the defendants have filed a formal response. So Ordered by District Judge Paul J. Barbadoro on 3/7/2024. (Simoncelli, Michael)
March 6, 2024 Opinion or Order Filing 9 PROCEDURAL ORDER. So Ordered by District Judge Landya B McCafferty on 3/6/2024. (Simoncelli, Michael)
March 6, 2024 Opinion or Order Filing 8 CONCURRING ORDER. So Ordered by District Judge Landya B McCafferty on 3/6/2024. (Simoncelli, Michael)
March 6, 2024 Opinion or Order Filing 7 ORDER: All of the Judges in the District of Rhode Island have recused from this matter and it is transferred to the District of New Hampshire for assignment by designation. So Ordered by Chief Judge John J. McConnell, Jr. on 3/6/2024. (Simoncelli, Michael)
March 6, 2024 Opinion or Order Filing 6 ORDER OF RECUSAL entered. Chief Judge John J. McConnell, Jr. recused. So Ordered by Chief Judge John J. McConnell, Jr. on 3/6/2024. (Potter, Carrie)
March 6, 2024 Opinion or Order Filing 5 ORDER OF RECUSAL entered. District Judge William E. Smith recused. Case reassigned to Chief Judge John J. McConnell, Jr. for all further proceedings. So Ordered by District Judge William E. Smith on 3/6/2024. (Potter, Carrie)
March 6, 2024 Opinion or Order Filing 4 ORDER OF RECUSAL entered. District Judge Mary S. McElroy recused. Case reassigned to District Judge William E. Smith for all further proceedings. So Ordered by District Judge Mary S. McElroy on 3/6/2024. (Potter, Carrie)
March 6, 2024 Case reassigned to District Judge Paul J. Barbadoro and Magistrate Judge Andrea K Johnstone. (Simoncelli, Michael)
March 1, 2024 Filing 3 MOTION Preservation Of Evidence Order filed by Nicholas R. Cote. Responses due by 3/15/2024. (Attachments: #1 Supporting Memorandum, #2 Exhibit "1", #3 Exhibit "1" Envelope)(Heitke, Kevin)
February 23, 2024 Filing 2 CASE OPENING NOTICE ISSUED (Gonzalez Gomez, Viviana)
February 23, 2024 Filing 1 COMPLAINT ( filing fee paid $ 405.00, receipt number ARIDC-1967101 ), filed by Nicholas R. Cote. (Attachments: #1 Civil Cover Sheet, #2 Waiver of Summons, #3 Waiver of Summons, #4 Waiver of Summons, #5 Waiver of Summons)(Heitke, Kevin)
February 23, 2024 Case assigned to District Judge Mary S. McElroy and Magistrate Judge Patricia A. Sullivan. (Gonzalez Gomez, Viviana)

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Defendant: State of Rhode Island
Represented By: Chelsea Baittinger
Represented By: Matthew I. Shaw
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Defendant: Chief Justice Paul A. Suttell, in his official capacity
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Defendant: Julie Hamel, in her Official Capacity
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Defendant: Chief Justice Paul A. Suttell
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Defendant: Julie Hamel
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Defendant: Chief Justice Jeanne E. LaFazia
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Plaintiff: Nicholas R. Cote
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