New York Northern District Court
Judge:Thomas J Mcavoy
Referred: Miroslav Lovric
Case #: 1:23-cv-01201
Nature of Suit442 Civil Rights - Employment
Cause42:1983 Civil Rights Act
Case Filed:Sep 25, 2023
Last checked: Saturday Mar 23, 2024 4:37 AM EDT
Defendant
Brian Selchick
Represented By
Aimee Cowan
New York State Attorney General - Syracuse Regional Office
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Defendant
State University of New York at Albany
Represented By
Aimee Cowan
New York State Attorney General - Syracuse Regional Office
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Defendant
Christopher Thorncroft
Represented By
Aimee Cowan
New York State Attorney General - Syracuse Regional Office
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Mediator (Mandatory Program)
Ira B. Lobel
Represented By
Ira B. Lobel
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Plaintiff
Qilong Min
Represented By
Kelly A. Magnuson
Harding Mazzotti, Llp - Albany Office
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Bruce C. Fox
Obermayer Rebmann Maxwell & Hippel
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Hugh McKeegan
Obermayer Rebmann Maxwell & Hippel
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Docket last updated: 07/04/2024 11:59 PM EDT
Monday, July 01, 2024
42 42 order Order Removing Case from ADR Mon 07/01 9:43 AM
TEXT ORDER Removing Case from ADR Program.AUTHORIZED by Magistrate Judge Miroslav Lovric on 7/1/2024. (jdc )
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41 41 order Order on Letter Request Mon 07/01 9:37 AM
TEXT ORDER: Letter Motion40 is GRANTED insofar as and to the extent that: (1) the mandatory mediation Order22 is rescinded; (2) the deadline for completion of all discovery, including all depositions, is extended to 11/22/2024; (3) the deadline for filing of dispositive motions is extended to 1/22/2025; and (4) the parties are directed to file next status reports by 8/29/2024. SO ORDERED by U.S. Magistrate Judge Miroslav Lovric on 7/1/2024. (jdc)
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Friday, June 28, 2024
40 40 2 pgs motion Letter Request/Motion Fri 06/28 8:11 AM
Joint Letter Motion from Aimee Cowan for Brian Selchick, State University of New York at Albany, Christopher Thorncroft requesting 120-day discovery and dispositive motion deadline extension submitted to Judge Miroslav Lovric . (Cowan, Aimee)
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Thursday, June 20, 2024
39 39 1 pgs order Order on Motion to Withdraw as Attorney Thu 06/20 9:21 AM
TEXT ORDER: In light of the filing of Notices [34, 35], Letter36 , and Response37 , Motion to Withdraw as Attorney32 is GRANTED. The Hearing scheduled for 6/24/2024 is no longer necessary and is therefore cancelled. SO ORDERED by U.S. Magistrate Judge Miroslav Lovric on 6/20/2024. (jdc )
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38 38 1 pgs utility Ex Parte Document Thu 06/20 8:54 AM
Plaintiff's Ex Parte Letter to the Court filed by Qilong Min. (jdc ) (jdc, )
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Wednesday, June 19, 2024
37 37 respm Response to Motion Wed 06/19 9:18 AM
RESPONSE to Motion re32 Motion to Withdraw as Attorney filed by Brian Selchick, State University of New York at Albany, Christopher Thorncroft. (Cowan, Aimee)
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Tuesday, June 18, 2024
36 36 1 pgs utility Ex Parte Document Tue 06/18 8:09 AM
Ex Parte Letter to the Court filed by Qilong Min. (jdc )
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35 35 notice Notice - Other Tue 06/18 3:06 AM
NOTICE by Qilong Min re Substitution of Counsel (Coburn, Barry)
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Monday, June 17, 2024
34 34 notice Notice of Appearance Mon 06/17 12:54 AM
NOTICE OF APPEARANCE by Barry Coburn on behalf of Qilong Min (Coburn, Barry)
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Friday, June 14, 2024
misc Clerk Correction of Docket Entry Fri 06/14 12:37 PM
CLERK'S CORRECTION OF DOCKET ENTRY : Clerk inadvertently filed a minute entry in this case that did not belong and has since deleted the entry. (jdc )
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Tuesday, June 11, 2024
33 33 order Order ~Util - Set Deadlines/Hearings Tue 06/11 10:39 AM
TEXT ORDER: In light of Motion to Withdraw as Attorney32 as filed by attorneys representing Plaintiff Min: (1) an on the record Hearing is scheduled 6/24/2024 at 12:00 p.m., In Person, in Binghamton, New York, before Magistrate Judge Miroslav Lovric; (2) all counsel in this matter and Plaintiff Qilong Min are directed to appear in person at the Hearing; (3) no later than 6/18/2024, attorneys for Plaintiff are directed to file Ex Parte a letter, to be reviewed in camera by the Court, advising the Court as to the reasons for their Motion32 ; and (4) Defendants are directed to file a letter by 6/21/2024 advising whether they take any position regarding Motion32 . SO ORDERED by U.S. Magistrate Judge Miroslav Lovric on 6/11/2024. (jdc )
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Monday, June 10, 2024
32 32 2 pgs motion Withdraw as Attorney Mon 06/10 3:44 PM
MOTION to Withdraw as Attorney filed by Qilong Min. Response to Motion due by 7/1/2024 Motions referred to Miroslav Lovric. (Fox, Bruce)
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Att: 1 Proposed Order/Judgment
Wednesday, May 29, 2024
31 31 1 pgs misc Status Report Wed 05/29 11:43 AM
STATUS REPORT Joint Status Report by Brian Selchick, State University of New York at Albany, Christopher Thorncroft. (Cowan, Aimee)
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Thursday, April 11, 2024
30 30 1 pgs order Order on Letter Request Thu 04/11 8:46 AM
ORDER granting29 Letter Request. Attorney Hugh McKeegan terminated. Signed by Magistrate Judge Miroslav Lovric on 4/11/2024. (jdc )
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Wednesday, April 10, 2024
29 29 1 pgs motion Letter Request/Motion Wed 04/10 3:09 PM
Letter Motion from Hugh McKeegan for Qilong Min requesting Withdraw Appearance submitted to Judge Hon. Miroslav Lovric . (McKeegan, Hugh)
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Tuesday, March 12, 2024
28 28 order Order ~Util - Set Deadlines Tue 03/12 3:06 PM
TEXT ORDER: On or before 5/31/2024, the parties shall file next status reports regarding the progress of discovery and the litigation. SO ORDERED by U.S. Magistrate Judge Miroslav Lovric on 3/12/2024. (jdc )
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minutes Telephone Conference Tue 03/12 3:04 PM
Minute Entry for proceedings held before Magistrate Judge Miroslav Lovric: a status conference was held on 3/12/2024, via Teams teleconference. The Court reminded the parties as to the schedules and deadlines as set forth in Dkt. Nos. 21 & 22. The parties advised the Court as to the status and progress of discovery and the litigation. The parties are directed to file next status reports by 5/31/2024. Appearances: B. Fox, Esq., H. McKeegan, Esq., and K. Magnuson, Esq., for the Plaintiff; and A. Cowan, Esq., for the Defendants. (jdc )
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Tuesday, February 27, 2024
27 27 1 pgs misc Status Report Tue 02/27 10:49 AM
STATUS REPORT by Brian Selchick, State University of New York at Albany, Christopher Thorncroft. (Cowan, Aimee)
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Wednesday, January 31, 2024
26 26 adr Stipulation Selecting Mediator Wed 01/31 10:39 AM
STIPULATION SELECTING MEDIATOR: IT IS HEREBY STIPULATED AND AGREED that Ira B. Lobel has been selected, contacted and has agreed to serve as Mediator for this action. IT IS FURTHER STIPULATED AND AGREED, that counsel will participate in the mediation session in good faith and confer with the Mediator regarding the scheduling of additional conferences, bearing in mind the deadline for completion of Mediation set forth in the Court's Order Referring the Case to Mediation. Stipulation signed by: Hugh McKeegan, Aimee Cowan and. Dated: January 31, 2024(McKeegan, Hugh)
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Thursday, January 18, 2024
25 25 order Order on Letter Request Thu 01/18 7:03 AM
TEXT ORDER: Letter Motion24 is GRANTED insofar as and to the extent that the deadline to select and report the selection of a mediator is extended to 1/31/2024. All other deadlines and schedules remain in effect. SO ORDERED by U.S. Magistrate Judge Miroslav Lovric on 1/18/2024. (jdc )
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Wednesday, January 17, 2024
24 24 motion Letter Request/Motion Wed 01/17 3:37 PM
Joint Letter Motion from Hugh McKeegan, Esq. for Qilong Min requesting Extension of Time to Identify a Mediator submitted to Judge Miroslav Lovric . (McKeegan, Hugh)
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Tuesday, January 02, 2024
23 23 7 pgs answer Answer to Amended Complaint Tue 01/02 11:31 AM
ANSWER to18 Amended Complaint by Brian Selchick, State University of New York at Albany, Christopher Thorncroft.(Cowan, Aimee)
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Wednesday, December 20, 2023
22 22 2 pgs order Order Referring Case to Mandatory Mediation Thu 12/21 9:37 AM
ORDER REFERRING CASE to Mandatory Mediation. Deadline for Mediator Selection is 1/17/2024. Deadline for completion of Mandatory Mediation is 7/19/2024. Signed by Magistrate Judge Miroslav Lovric on 12/20/2023. (jdc )
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21 21 order Uniform Pretrial Scheduling Order Thu 12/21 9:37 AM
UNIFORM PRETRIAL SCHEDULING ORDER: Anticipated length of trial: 5. Preferred Trial Location: Albany. Joinder of Parties due by 2/20/2024. Amended Pleadings due by 2/20/2024. Discovery due by 7/19/2024. Plaintiffs Expert Disclosure Deadline is 4/22/2024. Defendants Expert Disclosure Deadline is 6/4/2024. Rebuttal Expert Disclosure Deadline is 6/19/2024. Motions to be filed by 9/17/2024. Signed by Magistrate Judge Miroslav Lovric on 12/20/2023. (jdc )
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20 20 order Order ~Util - Set Deadlines/Hearings Thu 12/21 9:27 AM
TEXT ORDER: On or before 2/29/2024, the parties shall file status reports regarding the progress of the litigation. A telephone conference is scheduled for 3/12/2024 at 1:00 p.m. The Courtroom Deputy will provide counsel with a Teams invite that contains the call-in information. SO ORDERED by U.S. Magistrate Judge Miroslav Lovric on 12/20/2023.(jdc )
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minutes Telephone Conference Thu 12/21 9:25 AM
Minute Entry for proceedings held before Magistrate Judge Miroslav Lovric: an initial conference was held on 12/20/2023. Pretrial deadlines were discussed and set. A telephone conference is scheduled for 3/12/2024 at 1:00 p.m. Appearances: B. Fox, Esq. and K. Magnuson, Esq. for the Plaintiff and A. Cowan, Esq. for the Defendants. (jdc )
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Monday, December 18, 2023
utility Set/Reset Answer Deadline Mon 12/18 12:35 PM
***Answer due date updated for18 AMENDED COMPLAINT Brian Selchick answer due 1/2/2024; State University of New York at Albany answer due 1/2/2024; Christopher Thorncroft answer due 1/2/2024. (ztc)
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Tuesday, December 12, 2023
19 19 7 pgs misc Civil Case Management Plan Tue 12/12 4:15 PM
CIVIL CASE MANAGEMENT PLAN by Qilong Min. (Fox, Bruce)
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18 18 24 pgs cmp Amended Complaint Tue 12/12 3:10 PM
AMENDED COMPLAINT against Brian Selchick, State University of New York at Albany, Christopher Thorncroft filed by Qilong Min.(Fox, Bruce)
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Tuesday, November 21, 2023
17 17 7 pgs answer Answer to Complaint Tue 11/21 9:16 AM
ANSWER to1 Complaint by Brian Selchick, State University of New York at Albany, Christopher Thorncroft.(Cowan, Aimee)
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Wednesday, November 15, 2023
16 16 3 pgs notice Notice of Appearance Wed 11/15 4:12 PM
NOTICE OF APPEARANCE by Aimee Cowan on behalf of Brian Selchick, State University of New York at Albany, Christopher Thorncroft (Cowan, Aimee)
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Friday, November 10, 2023
15 15 service Affidavit of Service Fri 11/10 11:32 AM
AFFIDAVIT of Service for Complaint and Supporting Documents served on the Office of the New York State Attorney General on 11/8/23, filed by Qilong Min. (Fox, Bruce)
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Wednesday, November 01, 2023
14 14 1 pgs service Summons Returned Executed (for non-Pro Se cases only) Wed 11/01 2:40 PM
SUMMONS Returned Executed by Qilong Min. Brian Selchick served on 10/31/2023, answer due 11/21/2023. (Fox, Bruce)
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13 13 service Summons Returned Executed (for non-Pro Se cases only) Wed 11/01 2:38 PM
SUMMONS Returned Executed by Qilong Min. Christopher Thorncroft served on 10/31/2023, answer due 11/21/2023. (Fox, Bruce)
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12 12 service Summons Returned Executed (for non-Pro Se cases only) Wed 11/01 2:35 PM
SUMMONS Returned Executed by Qilong Min. State University of New York at Albany served on 10/31/2023, answer due 11/21/2023. (Fox, Bruce)
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Thursday, October 26, 2023
11 11 notice Notice of Appearance Thu 10/26 2:26 PM
NOTICE OF APPEARANCE by Hugh McKeegan on behalf of Qilong Min (McKeegan, Hugh)
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10 10 notice Notice of Appearance Thu 10/26 1:51 PM
NOTICE OF APPEARANCE by Bruce C. Fox on behalf of Qilong Min (Fox, Bruce)
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Friday, October 20, 2023
9 9 order Order on Motion for Limited Admission Pro Hac Vice Fri 10/20 9:57 AM
ORDER granting6 Motion for Limited Admission Pro Hac Vice. Counsel is hereby advised that as of January 16, 2018, the NYND has converted to NextGen. Due to this conversion, you must now register for Pro Hac Vice access through your PACER account. This is the only notice you will receive concerning this requirement. You will not have access to electronically file in this case until your Pro Hac Vice request has been processed through the PACER system. Step-by-step instructions on how to complete this process are available at http://www.nynd.uscourts.gov/attorney-admissions-nextgen. Signed by Magistrate Judge Miroslav Lovric on 10/20/2023. (jdc )
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8 8 order Order on Motion for Limited Admission Pro Hac Vice Fri 10/20 9:56 AM
ORDER granting5 Motion for Limited Admission Pro Hac Vice. Counsel is hereby advised that as of January 16, 2018, the NYND has converted to NextGen. Due to this conversion, you must now register for Pro Hac Vice access through your PACER account. This is the only notice you will receive concerning this requirement. You will not have access to electronically file in this case until your Pro Hac Vice request has been processed through the PACER system. Step-by-step instructions on how to complete this process are available at http://www.nynd.uscourts.gov/attorney-admissions-nextgen. Signed by Magistrate Judge Miroslav Lovric on 10/20/2023. (jdc)
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Monday, October 16, 2023
7 7 2 pgs order Order Reassigning Case Mon 10/16 12:08 PM
ORDER REASSIGNING CASE. Case reassigned to Magistrate Judge Miroslav Lovric for all further proceedings. Magistrate Judge Christian F. Hummel no longer assigned to case. Signed by Magistrate Judge Christian F. Hummel on 10/16/2023. (tab)
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notice Notice of Hearing Mon 10/16 4:12 PM
NOTICE of Hearing: Initial Conference set for 12/21/2023 at 9:00AM is RESCHEDULED for 12/20/2023 at 1:30 PM before Magistrate Judge Miroslav Lovric, via Microsoft Teams Teleconferencing. The Courtroom Deputy will send a teams link to the parties to participate. Civil Case Management Plan must be filed and Mandatory Disclosures are to be exchanged by the parties on or before 12/13/2023. (Pursuant to Local Rule 26.2, mandatory disclosures are to be exchanged among the parties but are NOT to be filed with the Court.) (jdc )
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Monday, October 09, 2023
6 6 motion Limited Admission Pro Hac Vice Mon 10/09 4:02 PM
MOTION for Limited Admission Pro Hac Vice of Bruce Fox Filing fee $100, receipt number ANYNDC-6470781. Motions referred to Christian F. Hummel. (Magnuson, Kelly)
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Att: 1 Declaration of Sponsor,
Att: 2 Petition for Admission,
Att: 3 Attorney E-Filing Registration Form and Oath of Admission,
Att: 4 Certificate of Good Standing,
Att: 5 Certificate of Service
5 5 motion Limited Admission Pro Hac Vice Mon 10/09 3:57 PM
MOTION for Limited Admission Pro Hac Vice of Hugh McKeegan Filing fee $100, receipt number ANYNDC-6470779. Motions referred to Christian F. Hummel. (Magnuson, Kelly)
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Att: 1 Declaration of Sponsor,
Att: 2 Petition for Admission,
Att: 3 Attorney E-Filing Registration Form and Oath of Admission,
Att: 4 Certificate of Good Standing,
Att: 5 Certificate of Service
Tuesday, September 26, 2023
4 4 notice Notice of Admission Requirement Tue 09/26 10:57 AM
NOTICE OF ADMISSION REQUIREMENT as to Plaintiff Qilong Min; Attorney Bruce C. Fox, Esq. and Hugh T. McKeegan, Esq., Email addresses are bruce.fox@obermayer.com and hugh.mckeegan@obermayer.com. Phone number is (412) 566-1500. Admissions due by 10/10/2023. (ztc)
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3 3 misc G.O. 25 Filing Order Tue 09/26 10:55 AM
G.O. 25 FILING ORDER ISSUED: Initial Rule 16 Conference set for 12/21/2023 09:00 AM in Albany before Magistrate Judge Christian F. Hummel. Civil Case Management Plan must be filed and Mandatory Disclosures are to be exchanged by the parties on or before 12/14/2023. (Pursuant to Local Rule 26.2, mandatory disclosures are to be exchanged among the parties but are NOT to be filed with the Court.) (ztc)
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2 2 1 pgs service Summons Issued Tue 09/26 10:47 AM
Summons Issued as to State University of New York at Albany.(ztc)
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Att: 1 1 pgs Summons issued as to Christopher Thorncroft,
Att: 2 Summons issued as to Brian Selchick
Monday, September 25, 2023
1 1 22 pgs cmp Complaint Tue 09/26 10:42 AM
COMPLAINT with JURY DEMAND against Brian Selchick, State University of New York at Albany, Christopher Thorncroft (Filing fee $402 receipt number ANYNDC-6456740) filed by Qilong Min.(ztc)
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Att: 1 Civil Cover Sheet