New York Southern District Court
Judge:Philip M Halpern
Case #: 7:23-cv-01623
Nature of Suit440 Civil Rights - Other Civil Rights
Cause42:1983 Civil Rights Act
Case Filed:Feb 27, 2023
Last checked: Saturday Aug 26, 2023 11:45 AM EDT
Defendant
Joseph DiPalma
Represented By
Brian S. Sokoloff
Sokoloff Stern LLP
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Defendant
Town of Fishkill
Represented By
Brian S. Sokoloff
Sokoloff Stern LLP
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Plaintiff
Chassity Wade
Represented By
Jonathan Robert Goldman
Sussman And Goldman
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Docket last updated: 11/22/2024 11:59 PM EST
Monday, November 04, 2024
34 34 order Scheduling Order Mon 11/04 3:15 PM
FOURTH REVISED CIVIL CASE DISCOVERY PLAN AND SCHEDULING ORDER: All parties do not consent to conducting all further proceedings before a Magistrate Judge, including motions and trial, pursuant to 28 U.S.C. § 636(c). This case is to be tried to a jury. Non-expert depositions shall be completed by September 30, 2024. The parties have conferred and their present best estimate of the length of the trial is 4-5 days. Deposition due by 2/28/2025. Expert Discovery due by 2/28/2025. Discovery due by 2/28/2025. (And as further set forth herein.) SO ORDERED. (Signed by Judge Philip M. Halpern on 11/4/2024) (jca)
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33 33 2 pgs order Order on Motion for Extension of Time to Complete Discovery Mon 11/04 3:12 PM
ORDER granting30 Letter Motion for Extension of Time to Complete Discovery Application granted. The telephone case management conference scheduled for January 14, 2025 is adjourned to April 17, 2025 at 10:00 a.m. The Fourth Revised Civil Case Discovery Plan and Scheduling Orderwill be separately docketed. SO ORDERED. (Signed by Judge Philip M. Halpern on 11/4/2024) (jca)
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utility Set/Reset Hearings Mon 11/04 3:13 PM
Set/Reset Hearings: Telephone Conference set for 4/17/2025 at 10:00 AM before Judge Philip M. Halpern. (jca)
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Friday, November 01, 2024
32 32 misc Proposed Scheduling Order Fri 11/01 1:25 PM
PROPOSED SCHEDULING ORDER. Document filed by Town of Fishkill, Joseph DiPalma..(Sokoloff, Brian)
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Wednesday, October 30, 2024
31 31 order Order Wed 10/30 10:52 AM
ORDER: On October 29, 2024, the parties filed a proposed Civil Case Discovery Plan and Scheduling Order which indicates that all parties consent to conducting all further proceedings before a Magistrate Judge, pursuant to 28 U.S.C. § 636(c). In the event the parties do in fact consent to conducting further proceedings before the assigned Magistrate Judge, they shall file a fully executed Notice, Consent, and Reference of a Civil Action to a Magistrate Judge (form AO 85) using the ECF Filing Event "Proposed Consent to Jurisdiction by US Magistrate Judge" by 5:00 p.m. on November 1, 2024. In the event the parties do not so consent, they shall revise the proposed order and re-file the corrected document by 5:00 p.m. on November 1, 2024. (HEREBY ORDERED by Judge Philip M. Halpern) (Text Only Order) (sbh)
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Tuesday, October 29, 2024
30 30 motion Extension of Time to Complete Discovery Tue 10/29 6:36 PM
JOINT LETTER MOTION for Extension of Time to Complete Discovery (expert discovery) addressed to Judge Philip M. Halpern from Brian S. Sokoloff dated October 29, 2024. Document filed by Town of Fishkill, Joseph DiPalma..(Sokoloff, Brian)
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Att: 1 Proposed Order Proposed Fourth Revised Civil Case Discovery Plan and Scheduling Order
Monday, August 05, 2024
29 29 order Scheduling Order Mon 08/05 5:58 PM
THIRD REVISED CIVIL CASE DISCOVERY PLAN AND SCHEDULING ORDER: All parties do not consent to conducting all further proceedings before a Magistrate Judge, including motions and trial, pursuant to 28 U.S.C. § 636(c). This case is to be tried to a jury. Non-expert depositions shall be completed by September 30, 2024. The parties have conferred and their present best estimate of the length of the trial is 4-5 days. Deposition due by 12/4/2024. Fact Discovery due by 10/16/2024. Expert Discovery due by 12/4/2024. Discovery due by 12/4/2024. (And as further set forth herein.) SO ORDERED. (Signed by Judge Philip M. Halpern on 8/5/2024) (jca)
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28 28 1 pgs order Order on Motion for Extension of Time to Complete Discovery Mon 08/05 5:54 PM
ORDER granting27 Letter Motion for Extension of Time to Complete Discovery Application granted. The case management conference scheduled for November 25, 2024 is adjourned to January 14, 2025 at 9:30 a.m., and will be held by telephone. At the time of the conference, all parties shall call the following number: (888) 398-2342; access code 3456831. The Third Revised Civil Case Discovery Plan and Scheduling Order will be separately docketed. SO ORDERED.. (Signed by Judge Philip M. Halpern on 8/5/2024) (jca)
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27 27 motion Extension of Time to Complete Discovery Mon 08/05 2:03 PM
JOINT LETTER MOTION for Extension of Time to Complete Discovery addressed to Judge Philip M. Halpern from Jonathan R. Goldman dated August 5, 2024. Document filed by Chassity Wade..(Goldman, Jonathan)
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Att: 1 Proposed Order Proposed Revised Civil Case Mgmt. Plan
utility Set/Reset Hearings Mon 08/05 5:55 PM
Set/Reset Hearings: Telephone Conference set for 1/14/2025 at 09:30 AM before Judge Philip M. Halpern. (jca)
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Monday, June 10, 2024
26 26 1 pgs order Order Mon 06/10 11:10 AM
ORDER NOW, THEREFORE, it is hereby ORDERED that plaintiff's counsel may produce the relevant Grand Jury transcripts to defendants' counsel; and it is further ORDERED that the Grand Jury transcripts so produced shall be used solely for purposes of the litigation of this action. (Signed by Judge Philip M. Halpern on 6/10/2024) (jca)
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25 25 order Scheduling Order Mon 06/10 11:09 AM
SECOND REVISED CIVIL CASE DISCOVERY PLAN AND SCHEDULING ORDER: All parties do not consent to conducting all further proceedings before a Magistrate Judge, including motions and trial, pursuant to 28 U.S.C. § 636(c). This case is to be tried to a jury. Non-expert depositions shall be completed by August 2, 2024. The parties have conferred and their present best estimate of the length of the trial is 4-5 days. Deposition due by 10/4/2024. Fact Discovery due by 8/16/2024. Expert Discovery due by 10/4/2024. Discovery due by 10/4/2024. Case Management Conference set for 11/25/2024 at 11:00 AM before Judge Philip M. Halpern. (And as further set forth herein.) SO ORDERED. (Signed by Judge Philip M. Halpern on 6/10/2024) (jca)
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24 24 2 pgs order Order on Motion for Extension of Time to Complete Discovery Mon 06/10 11:06 AM
ORDER granting23 Letter Motion for Extension of Time to Complete Discovery. Application granted. The case management conference scheduled for October 16, 2024 is adjourned to November 25, 2024 at 11:00 a.m. The Second Revised Civil Case Discovery Plan and Scheduling Order will be separately docketed. SO ORDERED. (Signed by Judge Philip M. Halpern on 6/10/2024) (jca)
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Friday, June 07, 2024
23 23 motion Extension of Time to Complete Discovery Fri 06/07 2:35 PM
JOINT LETTER MOTION for Extension of Time to Complete Discovery addressed to Judge Philip M. Halpern from Jonathan R. Goldman dated June 7, 2024. Document filed by Chassity Wade..(Goldman, Jonathan)
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Att: 1 Proposed Order Proposed Revised Civil Case Mgmt. Plan,
Att: 2 Proposed Order Proposed Order re: Grand Jury Transcripts
Monday, March 25, 2024
22 22 order Scheduling Order Mon 03/25 11:30 AM
REVISED CIVIL CASE DISCOVERY PLAN AND SCHEDULING ORDER: All parties do not consent to conducting all further proceedings before a Magistrate Judge, including motions and trial, pursuant to 28 U.S.C. § 636(c). This case is to be tried to a jury. Non-expert depositions shall be completed by June 3, 2024. SO ORDERED. Expert Deposition due by 8/5/2024. Fact Discovery due by 6/17/2024. Expert Discovery due by 8/5/2024. Discovery due by 8/5/2024. Estimate length of trial 4-5 days. Case Management Conference set for 10/16/2024 at 10:00 AM before Judge Philip M. Halpern. (Signed by Judge Philip M. Halpern on 3/25/2024) (tg)
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21 21 1 pgs order Order on Motion for Extension of Time to Complete Discovery Mon 03/25 11:20 AM
ORDER granting20 Letter Motion for Extension of Time to Complete Discovery. Application granted. The case management conference scheduled for July 9, 2024 is adjourned to October 16, 2024 at 10:00 a.m. The Revised Civil Case Discovery Plan and Scheduling Order will be separately docketed. SO ORDERED. Deposition due by 6/3/2024. (Signed by Judge Philip M. Halpern on 3/25/2024) (tg)
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utility Set/Reset Deadlines Set/Reset Hearings Mon 03/25 11:22 AM
Set/Reset Deadlines: ( Expert Discovery due by 8/5/2024., Fact Discovery due by 6/17/2024.), Set/Reset Hearings:( Case Management Conference set for 10/16/2024 at 10:00 AM before Judge Philip M. Halpern.) (tg)
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Sunday, March 24, 2024
20 20 motion Extension of Time to Complete Discovery Sun 03/24 4:24 PM
LETTER MOTION for Extension of Time to Complete Discovery addressed to Judge Philip M. Halpern from Jonathan R. Goldman dated March 24, 2024. Document filed by Chassity Wade..(Goldman, Jonathan)
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Thursday, October 19, 2023
19 19 order Case Management Plan Thu 10/19 6:51 PM
CIVIL CASE DISCOVERY PLAN AND SCHEDULING ORDER: All parties do not consent to conducting all further proceedings before a Magistrate Judge, including motions and trial, pursuant to 28 U.S.C. § 636(c). This case is to be tried to a jury. Non-expert depositions shall be completed by April 1, 2024. All expert discovery, including expert depositions, shall be completed by June 3, 2024.The parties have conferred and their present best estimate of the length of the trial is 4-5 days. SO ORDERED. Motions due by 11/20/2023. Deposition due by 6/3/2024. Fact Discovery due by 4/18/2024. Expert Discovery due by 6/3/2024. Discovery due by 6/3/2024. Case Management Conference set for 7/9/2024 at 10:00 AM before Judge Philip M. Halpern. (Signed by Judge Philip M. Halpern on 10/19/2023) (vfr)
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18 18 order Order ~Util - Set Hearings Thu 10/19 1:20 PM
ORDER: The initial conference is rescheduled to 3:00 p.m. today using the same dial-in instructions previously provided. (Initial Conference set for 10/19/2023 at 03:00 PM before Judge Philip M. Halpern.) (HEREBY ORDERED by Judge Philip M. Halpern) (Text Only Order) (sbh)
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minutes Pretrial Conference - Initial Thu 10/19 3:33 PM
Minute Entry for proceedings held before Judge Philip M. Halpern: Initial Pretrial Conference held on 10/19/2023. Counsel for all parties appeared by telephone. Civil case discovery plan and scheduling order will be separately docketed. (Court Reporter AT&T Teleconference) (sbh)
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Wednesday, October 18, 2023
17 17 misc Proposed Case Management Plan Wed 10/18 3:18 PM
PROPOSED CASE MANAGEMENT PLAN. Document filed by Joseph DiPalma, Town of Fishkill..(Sokoloff, Brian)
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Att: 1 Supplement Letter to Judge Halpern with proposed Civil Case Discovery Plan and Scheduling Order
Thursday, October 12, 2023
16 16 order Order ~Util - Set Hearings Thu 10/12 11:18 AM
ORDER: Due to a scheduling conflict, the initial telephone conference scheduled for 10/19/2023 at 2:30 p.m. is advanced to 1:15 p.m. on the same date, using the same dial-in instructions previously provided. (Initial Conference set for 10/19/2023 at 01:15 PM before Judge Philip M. Halpern.) (HEREBY ORDERED by Judge Philip M. Halpern) (Text Only Order) (mf)
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Thursday, August 24, 2023
15 15 order Order for Initial Pretrial Conference Thu 08/24 2:55 PM
INITIAL CONFERENCE ORDER: At the time of the scheduled conference, all parties shall call the following number: (888) 398-2342; access code 3456831. (And as further set forth herein.) SO ORDERED. Initial Conference set for 10/19/2023 at 02:30 PM before Judge Philip M. Halpern. (Signed by Judge Philip M. Halpern on 8/24/2023) (jca)
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Friday, July 14, 2023
adr Mediation Conference Not Held Fri 07/14 10:15 AM
MEDIATION CONFERENCE NOT HELD Mediation Conference scheduled for 7/19/2023 will not be held. Mediation Status due by 7/31/2023.(mnp)
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adr Mediation Conference Scheduled Fri 07/14 10:21 AM
FIRST MEDIATION CONFERENCE. Mediation Conference scheduled for 8/21/2023 at 01:00 PM in telephone or video conference.(mnp)
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Thursday, July 13, 2023
13 13 order Memo Endorsement Thu 07/13 5:05 PM
MEMO ENDORSEMENT on re:12 Letter filed by Town of Fishkill, Joseph DiPalma ENDORSEMENT Application granted. The time within which to conduct mediation under the 1983 Plan is extended to September 1, 2023. SO ORDERED. (Signed by Judge Philip M. Halpern on 7/13/2023) (jca)
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12 12 misc Letter Thu 07/13 2:47 PM
LETTER addressed to Judge Philip M. Halpern from Brian S. Sokoloff dated July 13, 2023 re: Request to extend mediation deadline. Document filed by Joseph DiPalma, Town of Fishkill..(Sokoloff, Brian)
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Friday, June 09, 2023
adr Mediation Conference Not Held Fri 06/09 2:21 PM
MEDIATION CONFERENCE NOT HELD Mediation Conference scheduled for 6/20/2023 will not be held. Mediation Status due by 6/26/2023.(mnp)
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adr Mediation Conference Scheduled Fri 06/09 2:22 PM
FIRST MEDIATION CONFERENCE. Mediation Conference scheduled for 7/19/2023 at 01:00 PM in telephone or video conference.(mnp)
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Tuesday, June 06, 2023
notice Notice of Redesignation to Magistrate Judge Tue 06/06 5:42 PM
NOTICE OF REDESIGNATION TO ANOTHER MAGISTRATE JUDGE. The above entitled action has been redesignated to Magistrate Judge Victoria Reznik. Please note that this is a reassignment of the designation only. (vfr)
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Friday, April 21, 2023
adr Mediation Conference Scheduled Fri 04/21 4:16 PM
FIRST MEDIATION CONFERENCE. Mediation Conference scheduled for 6/20/2023 at 01:00 PM in telephone or video conference.(mnp)
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Thursday, April 13, 2023
adr Notice of Mediator Assignment Thu 04/13 10:55 AM
NOTICE OF MEDIATOR ASSIGNMENT - Notice of assignment of mediator. Mediator Schedule due by 6/12/2023.(ah)
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Monday, April 10, 2023
adr Section 1983 Plan 100-Day Review Mon 04/10 12:31 PM
1983 PLAN 100-DAY REVIEW: The mediator shall be available to the parties throughout the discovery phase of the Plan and shall schedule and hold the first mediation session in the case within fourteen (14) days of the close of the discovery period. In the event that the mediation cannot begin within the time set forth herein, the assigned mediator shall promptly notify the Mediation Supervisor of the date by which the mediation will begin and the reason for the delay. The mediator shall correspond with the Mediation Office to arrange a mutually convenient date and time to hold the first session. 1983-Plan Review due by 7/19/2023. Mediator to be Assigned by 4/24/2023.(rpr)
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adr Notice of Selection for Mediation Mon 04/10 12:31 PM
NOTICE OF SELECTION FOR MEDIATION: This case has been selected for participation in the Southern District of New York's mediation program.(rpr)
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Thursday, March 30, 2023
11 11 answer Answer to Complaint Thu 03/30 3:45 PM
ANSWER to1 Complaint with JURY DEMAND. Document filed by Joseph DiPalma, Town of Fishkill..(Sokoloff, Brian)
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Monday, March 13, 2023
10 10 notice Notice of Appearance Mon 03/13 10:25 AM
NOTICE OF APPEARANCE by Brian S. Sokoloff on behalf of Joseph DiPalma, Town of Fishkill..(Sokoloff, Brian)
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Friday, March 10, 2023
9 9 service Affidavit of Service Complaints Fri 03/10 11:00 AM
AFFIDAVIT OF SERVICE of Summons and Complaint. Joseph DiPalma served on 3/7/2023, answer due 3/28/2023. Service was accepted by Rebecca Tompkins. Document filed by Chassity Wade..(Goldman, Jonathan)
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8 8 service Affidavit of Service Complaints Fri 03/10 10:59 AM
AFFIDAVIT OF SERVICE of Summons and Complaint. Town of Fishkill served on 3/7/2023, answer due 3/28/2023. Service was accepted by Rebecca Tompkins. Document filed by Chassity Wade..(Goldman, Jonathan)
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Friday, March 03, 2023
adr Notice of Participation in Section 1983 Plan Fri 03/03 12:19 PM
NOTICE OF PARTICIPATION IN 1983 PLAN: Unless otherwise ordered, this case shall participate in the Southern District of New York's 1983 Plan. Please reference the Court's website, www.nysd.uscourts.gov/mediation, to review the 1983 Plan for White Plains, effective October 3, 2016, for important information.(rpr)
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Tuesday, February 28, 2023
6 6 service Summons Issued Tue 02/28 4:33 PM
ELECTRONIC SUMMONS ISSUED as to Joseph DiPalma..(pc)
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5 5 service Summons Issued Tue 02/28 4:32 PM
ELECTRONIC SUMMONS ISSUED as to Town of Fishkill..(pc)
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notice Case Opening Initial Assignment Notice Tue 02/28 2:49 PM
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[LINK: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[LINK:https://nysd.uscourts.gov/rules/ecf-related-instructions] ..(pc)
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utility Case Designation Tue 02/28 2:50 PM
Magistrate Judge Paul E. Davison 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:[LINK:https://nysd.uscourts.gov/sites/default/files/2018-06/AO-3.pdf] . (pc)
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utility Case Designated ECF Tue 02/28 2:50 PM
Case Designated ECF. (pc)
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Monday, February 27, 2023
4 4 service Request for Issuance of Summons Mon 02/27 3:17 PM
REQUEST FOR ISSUANCE OF SUMMONS as to Joseph DiPalma, re:1 Complaint. Document filed by Chassity Wade..(Goldman, Jonathan)
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3 3 service Request for Issuance of Summons Mon 02/27 3:16 PM
REQUEST FOR ISSUANCE OF SUMMONS as to Town of Fishkill, re:1 Complaint. Document filed by Chassity Wade..(Goldman, Jonathan)
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2 2 misc Civil Cover Sheet Mon 02/27 3:15 PM
CIVIL COVER SHEET filed..(Goldman, Jonathan)
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1 1 cmp Complaint Mon 02/27 3:14 PM
COMPLAINT against Joseph DiPalma, Town of Fishkill. (Filing Fee $ 402.00, Receipt Number ANYSDC-27394660)Document filed by Chassity Wade..(Goldman, Jonathan)
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