Alexander et al v. Sutton et al
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| Judge: | Diane Gujarati |
| Case #: | 1:24-cv-02224 |
| Nature of Suit | 440 Civil Rights - Other Civil Rights |
| Cause | 42:1983 Civil Rights Act |
| Case Filed: | Mar 26, 2024 |
| Last checked: Sunday Sep 22, 2024 4:33 AM EDT |
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Defendant
David C. Banks
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Defendant
Community Education Council 14
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Defendant
Marissa Manzanares
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Defendant
Nina S. Mickens
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Defendant
New York City Department of Education
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Defendant
Tajh Sutton
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Plaintiff
Deborah Alexander
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Plaintiff
Noah Harlan
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Plaintiff
Maud Maron
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| Docket last updated: 03/28/2025 11:59 PM EDT |
| Monday, March 10, 2025 | ||
| 84 | 84
misc
Letter 1 - Sealed Document - to be used ONLY in conjunction with other selection
Mon 03/10 7:23 AM
Letter by Marissa Manzanares, Tajh Sutton (Wallace, Jonathan) |
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| Thursday, March 06, 2025 | ||
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minutes
Motion Hearing Order on Motion to Withdraw as Attorney Order on Motion for Extension of Time to Amend
Thu 03/06 8:17 PM
Minute Entry for Motion Hearing proceedings held on 3/6/2025 before Magistrate Judge James R. Cho. Alan Gura and Nathan John Ristuccia appeared on behalf of plaintiffs. Jordan Doll and John J. Doody appeared on behalf of defendants David C. Banks, Community Education Council ("CEC") 14, New York City Department of Education ("DOE"), Nina S. Mickens, and Tajh Sutton ("Sutton") and Marissa Manzanares ("Manzanares") in their official capacities (collectively, "City defendants"). Movant Jonathan Wallace, defendants Manzanares (via telephone) and Sutton also participated. In connection with the motion to withdraw as counsel, the Court held ex parte discussions with defendants and their attorneys and the record from those portions of the conference shall remain under seal. The Court grants Mr. Wallace's 43 Motion to Withdraw and grants Sutton and Manzanares time to retain new counsel. The Court encourages Sutton and Manzanares to request representation from the City. For the reasons discussed at the conference, by 3/7/2025 , Mr. Wallace shall file a letter under seal with contact information for defendants Manzanares and Sutton. If Manzanares and Sutton elect to receive electronic notifications, their consent forms may be filed under seal (ex parte). The Court grants, in part, the parties' motions [71, 81] for an extension of the discovery schedule with modifications as follows: the DOE shall produce documents by 4/15/2025 ; no amendment of the pleadings or joinder of additional parties permitted after 5/1/2025 without good cause; and parties to complete fact discovery by 6/9/2025 . To the extent necessary, the City defendants shall move for a protective order by 3/17/2025 . Telephonic status conference scheduled for 4/8/2025 at 9:30 a.m. before Magistrate Judge James R. Cho. Each party is directed to call 571-353-2301 and enter Meeting ID 709-478-501#. Adjournment requests will not be considered unless made in accordance with this Court's Individual Rules. If any party has difficulty accessing the conference, please contact Chambers at 718-613-2110. If defendants Sutton and Manzanares fail to retain new counsel, they shall personally participate in the 4/8/2025 conference. Sutton and Manzanares may contact the City Bar Justice Center Federal Pro Se Legal Assistance Project at 212-382-4729 for limited legal assistance. They may also contact the Pro Se Office at the United States Courthouse by calling 718-613-2665. The Court holds plaintiffs' motion to compel 70 in abeyance to give Sutton and Manzanares an opportunity to retain new counsel. By 3/10/2025 , Mr. Wallace shall serve a copy of this order on defendants Manzanares and Sutton. (FTR 2:35-2:39, SEALED 2:39-3:23:45; 3:23:46-3:34) (JDP) |
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| Wednesday, March 05, 2025 | ||
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notice
Notice of Appearance
Wed 03/05 5:10 PM
NOTICE of Appearance by John J. Doody on behalf of New York City Department of Education (aty to be noticed) (Doody, John) |
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| Tuesday, March 04, 2025 | ||
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order
Order(Other)
Tue 03/04 2:46 PM
ORDER re: Dkt. 79. The Court grants the request by Defendant Marissa Manzanares to appear by telephone at the 3/6/2025 hearing on the motion to withdraw as counsel (Dkt. 73). Outgoing counsel for Defendant Manzanares shall immediately advise her of this Order. Outgoing counsel shall also email Chambers at cho_chambers@nyed.uscourts.gov (note that there is an underlined space between cho and chambers) with Defendant Manzanares' contact where she can be reached by telephone for the conference. Defendant Tajh Sutton and counsel for all other parties shall appear in person. Ordered by Magistrate Judge James R. Cho on 3/4/2025. (SGC) |
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| Monday, March 03, 2025 | ||
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motion
Extension of Time to Amend
Mon 03/03 4:54 PM
MOTION for Extension of Time to Amend1 Complaint,,, and for other relief by Deborah Alexander, Noah Harlan, Maud Maron. (Gura, Alan) |
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respoth
Reply in Support
Mon 03/03 2:19 PM
REPLY in Support re79 Letter Respecting Defendant's Remote Participation filed by Deborah Alexander, Noah Harlan, Maud Maron. (Ristuccia, Nathan) |
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