New York Northern District Court
Judge:Glenn T Suddaby
Referred: Christian F Hummel
Case #: 1:20-cv-00859
Nature of Suit440 Civil Rights - Other Civil Rights
Cause42:1983 Civil Rights Act
Case Filed:Jul 31, 2020
Terminated:Mar 25, 2021
Last checked: Wednesday Jan 27, 2021 3:34 AM EST
Defendant
Andrew M. Cuomo
Represented By
Adrienne J. Kerwin
Office Of Attorney General - Albany
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Denise P. Buckley
New York State Attorney General - Albany
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Defendant
Empire State Development Corporation
Represented By
Adrienne J. Kerwin
Office Of Attorney General - Albany
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Denise P. Buckley
New York State Attorney General - Albany
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Defendant
Erie County Department of Health
Represented By
Michelle Parker
County Of Erie Department Of Law
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Defendant
Letitia James
Represented By
Adrienne J. Kerwin
Office Of Attorney General - Albany
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Denise P. Buckley
New York State Attorney General - Albany
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Defendant
Mark Poloncarz
Represented By
Michelle Parker
County Of Erie Department Of Law
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Plaintiff
Justin G. Crawford
Represented By
R. Anthony Rupp, III
Rupp Baase Pfalzgraf & Cunningham Llc - Buffalo Office
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Phillip A. Oswald
Rupp Baase Pfalzgraf Cunningham LLC
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Plaintiff
Jenna M. DiMartile
Represented By
R. Anthony Rupp, III
Rupp Baase Pfalzgraf & Cunningham Llc - Buffalo Office
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Phillip A. Oswald
Rupp Baase Pfalzgraf Cunningham LLC
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Plaintiff
Joe Durolek
Represented By
R. Anthony Rupp, III
Rupp Baase Pfalzgraf & Cunningham Llc - Buffalo Office
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Phillip A. Oswald
Rupp Baase Pfalzgraf Cunningham LLC
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Plaintiff
Pamella Giglia
Represented By
R. Anthony Rupp, III
Rupp Baase Pfalzgraf & Cunningham Llc - Buffalo Office
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Phillip A. Oswald
Rupp Baase Pfalzgraf Cunningham LLC
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Plaintiff
David Shamenda
Represented By
R. Anthony Rupp, III
Rupp Baase Pfalzgraf & Cunningham Llc - Buffalo Office
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Phillip A. Oswald
Rupp Baase Pfalzgraf Cunningham LLC
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GPO Aug 07 2020
DECISION AND ORDER that Plaintiffs' motion for a preliminary injunction (Dkt. No. 4) is GRANTED. Defendants are PRELIMINARILY ENJOINED from enforcing the above-referenced 50-person limit (under Executive Order 202.45 and attendant regulations, guidance, and directives) against Plaintiffs in the operation of their weddings at the above-referenced venues. In holding their weddings, Plaintiffs are required to comply at all times with the relevant health and safety precautions that have been outlined by the State related to the operations of restaurants, including (but not limited to) not having a gathering of individuals that is more than 50-percent of the relevant venue's capacity. Signed by Chief Judge Glenn T. Suddaby on 8/7/2020. (sal )
GPO Aug 19 2020
DECISION AND ORDER that the State Defendants' motion for a stay of the preliminary injunction order pending appeal (Dkt. No. 27) is DENIED. Plaintiffs' cross-motion for sanctions (Dkt. No. 31) is DENIED. Signed by Chief Judge Glenn T. Suddaby on 8/19/2020. (sal )
GPO Mar 25 2021
ORDER approving 48 Stipulation of Voluntary Dismissal as to the plaintiff, David Shamenda, as against each and all of the defendants. Signed by Chief Judge Glenn T. Suddaby on 3/25/2021. (sal)
GPO Nov 02 2021
DECISION AND ORDER that Plaintiffs' motion for an award of attorneys' fees (Dkt. No. 55) is DENIED. Signed by Chief Judge Glenn T. Suddaby on 11/2/2021. (sal )

Docket last updated: 41 minutes ago
Tuesday, October 17, 2023
69 69 appeal USCA Order Tue 10/17 12:21 PM
STATEMENT OF COSTS certified copy Issued on 10/17/2023 as to66 Notice of Appeal. IT IS HEREBY ORDERED that costs are taxed in the amount of $137.40 in favor of Appellees Empire State Development Corporation, Kathleen Hochul and Letitia James. (mgh)
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68 68 appeal USCA Mandate Tue 10/17 12:05 PM
MANDATE of USCA issued on 10/17/2023 as to66 Notice of Appeal(mgh)
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Att: 1 Exhibit(s) USCA- Discussion/Conclusion re: Affirmation of District Court Judgment