New York Southern District Court
Judge:John P Cronan
Case #: 1:24-cv-05762
Nature of Suit442 Civil Rights - Employment
Cause28:1441ra Removal- Civil Rights (Race)
Case Filed:Jul 30, 2024
Last checked: Sunday Jan 26, 2025 3:50 AM EST
Defendant
HF Management Services, LLC a/k/a Healthfirst
Represented By
Andrew Paul Marks
Dorf & Nelson LLP
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David Scott Warner
Dorf Nelson & Zauderer LLP
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Defendant
John Stavlas
Represented By
Andrew Paul Marks
Dorf & Nelson LLP
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Plaintiff
Ketya Baxter
Represented By
Megan Sarah Goddard
Goddard Law PLLC
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Frances Codd Slusarz
The Slusarz Law Firm, LLC
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Clela Alice Errington
Goddard Law PLLC
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Docket last updated: 04/24/2025 11:59 PM EDT
Monday, April 21, 2025
36 36 1 pgs order Order on Motion to Appear Pro Hac Vice Mon 04/21 9:42 AM
ORDER FOR ADMISSION PRO HAC VICE granting35 Motion for Cheri A. Chestnut to Appear Pro Hac Vice. IT IS HEREBY ORDERED that Cheri A. Chestnut, Esq., is admitted to practice pro hac vice in the above-captioned case in the United States District Court for the Southern District of New York. All attorneys appearing before this court are subject to the Local Rules of this Court, including the Rules governing discipline of attorneys. The Clerk of Court is respectfully directed to close Docket Number 35. (Signed by Judge John P. Cronan on 4/21/2025) (mml)
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Friday, April 18, 2025
misc Notice Regarding Pro Hac Vice Motion Fri 04/18 11:20 AM
>>>NOTICE REGARDING PRO HAC VICE MOTION. Regarding Document No. 35 MOTION for Cheri A. Chestnut, Esq. to Appear Pro Hac Vice . Filing fee $ 200.00, receipt number ANYSDC-30949208. Motion and supporting papers to be reviewed by Clerk's Office staff.. The document has been reviewed and there are no deficiencies. (bc)
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Thursday, April 17, 2025
35 35 motion Appear Pro Hac Vice Thu 04/17 5:10 PM
MOTION for Cheri A. Chestnut, Esq. to Appear Pro Hac Vice . Filing fee $ 200.00, receipt number ANYSDC-30949208. Motion and supporting papers to be reviewed by Clerk's Office staff. Document filed by Ketya Baxter..(Goddard, Megan)
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Att: 1 Affidavit Affidavit of Cheri A. Chestnut, Esq.,
Att: 2 Exhibit Certificate of Good Standing,
Att: 3 Proposed Order to Motion for Admission Por Hac Vice
Monday, March 10, 2025
34 34 2 pgs order Order on Motion for Extension of Time to Complete Discovery Mon 03/10 3:09 PM
ORDER granting33 Letter Motion for Extension of Time to Complete Discovery The Court finds that good cause exists for an extension of the discovery deadlines. The deadline for fact discovery is extended to June 9, 2025. The deadline for expert discovery is extended to July 24, 2025. The parties shall file a joint letter in accordance with Paragraph 18 of the Case Management Plan by July 31, 2025. The Clerk of Court is respectfully directed to close Docket Number 33. SO ORDERED.. (Signed by Judge John P. Cronan on 3/10/2025) (jca)
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utility Set/Reset Deadlines Mon 03/10 3:09 PM
Set/Reset Deadlines: Responses due by 6/9/2025 Replies due by 7/24/2025. (jca)
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Friday, March 07, 2025
33 33 motion Extension of Time to Complete Discovery Fri 03/07 3:55 PM
CONSENT LETTER MOTION for Extension of Time to Complete Discovery addressed to Judge John P. Cronan from Megan Goddard dated March 7, 2025. Document filed by Ketya Baxter..(Goddard, Megan)
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Tuesday, February 11, 2025
32 32 misc Letter Tue 02/11 4:50 PM
LETTER addressed to Judge John P. Cronan from Andrew P. Marks dated February 11, 2025 re: Correction to Docket No. 30. Document filed by HF Management Services, LLC a/k/a Healthfirst, John Stavlas..(Marks, Andrew)
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Thursday, January 30, 2025
31 31 motion Add Party(ies) Thu 01/30 3:47 PM
MOTION to Add Party(ies) John Stavlas . Document filed by John Stavlas..(Marks, Andrew)
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Wednesday, January 29, 2025
30 30 respm Reply Memorandum of Law in Support of Motion Wed 01/29 1:29 PM
REPLY MEMORANDUM OF LAW in Support re:17 MOTION to Dismiss the Amended Complaint . . Document filed by HF Management Services, LLC a/k/a Healthfirst, John Stavlas..(Marks, Andrew)
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Thursday, January 23, 2025
29 29 order Memo Endorsement ~Util - Add and Terminate Attorneys Thu 01/23 11:24 AM
MEMO ENDORSEMENT on re:26 Notice (Other) filed by Ketya Baxter ENDORSEMENT The request is granted. The Clerk of Court is respectfully directed to terminate Frances Codd Slusarz's participation in this matter. SO ORDERED. Attorney Frances Codd Slusarz terminated. (Signed by Judge John P. Cronan on 1/23/2025) (jca)
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28 28 1 pgs order Order on Motion for Extension of Time to File Response/Reply Thu 01/23 11:12 AM
ORDER denying without prejudice25 Letter Motion for Extension of Time to File Response/Reply. Defendant's motion for an extension of time to file its reply brief is denied without prejudice for failing to identify whether opposing counsel consents to the request, as required by the Court's Individual Civil Rule 3.B. The Clerk of Court is respectfully directed to close Docket Number 25. SO ORDERED. (Signed by Judge John P. Cronan on 1/22/2025) (jca)
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Wednesday, January 22, 2025
27 27 notice Notice of Appearance Wed 01/22 4:50 PM
NOTICE OF APPEARANCE by Clela Alice Errington on behalf of Ketya Baxter..(Errington, Clela Alice)
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26 26 notice Notice (Other) Wed 01/22 2:54 PM
NOTICE of Withdrawal of Appearance of Frances Codd Slusarz. Document filed by Ketya Baxter..(Goddard, Megan)
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25 25 motion Extension of Time to File Response/Reply Wed 01/22 12:42 PM
LETTER MOTION for Extension of Time to File Response/Reply as to23 Order on Motion for Extension of Time,, addressed to Judge John P. Cronan from Andrew P. Marks dated January 22, 2025. Document filed by HF Management Services, LLC a/k/a Healthfirst..(Marks, Andrew)
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Thursday, January 16, 2025
24 24 cmp Amended Complaint Thu 01/16 4:26 PM
SECOND AMENDED COMPLAINT amending16 Amended Complaint against HF Management Services, LLC a/k/a Healthfirst, John Stavlas with JURY DEMAND.Document filed by Ketya Baxter. Related document:16 Amended Complaint..(Goddard, Megan)
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Friday, January 03, 2025
23 23 1 pgs order Order on Motion for Extension of Time Fri 01/03 1:21 PM
ORDER granting22 Letter Motion for Extension of Time The request is granted. Plaintiff's Second Amended Complaint is due by January 16, 2025. Defendants shall advise the Court by January 23, 2025 whether they intend to withdraw their motion to dismiss, Dkt. 17, proceed with that motion, or request permission to file a new motion addressing the Second Amended Complaint. If Defendants choose to proceed with their present motion to dismiss, any reply shall be due by January 29, 2025. The Clerk of Court is respectfully directed to close Docket Number 22. SO ORDERED. Amended Pleadings due by 1/16/2025. (Signed by Judge John P. Cronan on 1/3/2025) (jca)
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utility Set/Reset Deadlines Fri 01/03 1:22 PM
Set/Reset Deadlines: Replies due by 1/29/2025. (jca)
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Thursday, January 02, 2025
22 22 motion Extension of Time Thu 01/02 1:50 PM
LETTER MOTION for Extension of Time addressed to Judge John P. Cronan from Andrew P. Marks dated January 2, 2025. Document filed by HF Management Services, LLC a/k/a Healthfirst..(Marks, Andrew)
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Friday, December 20, 2024
21 21 16 pgs respm Memorandum of Law in Opposition to Motion Fri 12/20 7:15 PM
MEMORANDUM OF LAW in Opposition re:17 MOTION to Dismiss the Amended Complaint . . Document filed by Ketya Baxter..(Slusarz, Frances)
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Thursday, December 12, 2024
20 20 order Case Management Plan Thu 12/12 1:15 PM
CIVIL CASE MANAGEMENT PLAN AND SCHEDULING ORDER:This Civil Case Management Plan (the "Plan") is submitted by the parties in accordance with Rule 26(f)(3) of the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure All parties do not consent to conducting all further proceedings before a United States Magistrate Judge, including motions and trial. 28 U.S.C. § 636(c).Settlement discussions have not taken place. Depositions shall be completed by 4/10/2025. This case is to be tried to a jury. Counsel for the parties have conferred and their best estimate of the length of trial is 4 days. Motions due by 1/10/2025. Deposition due by 5/25/2025. Fact Discovery due by 4/10/2025. Expert Discovery due by 5/25/2025. Discovery due by 5/25/2025. (And as further set forth herein.) SO ORDERED. (Signed by Judge John P. Cronan on 12/12/2024) (jca)
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Wednesday, December 11, 2024
19 19 misc Proposed Case Management Plan Wed 12/11 1:31 PM
PROPOSED CASE MANAGEMENT PLAN. Document filed by HF Management Services, LLC a/k/a Healthfirst..(Marks, Andrew)
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Thursday, December 05, 2024
18 18 18 pgs respm Memorandum of Law in Support of Motion Thu 12/05 9:54 AM
MEMORANDUM OF LAW in Support re:17 MOTION to Dismiss the Amended Complaint . . Document filed by HF Management Services, LLC a/k/a Healthfirst, John Stavlas..(Marks, Andrew)
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17 17 motion Dismiss Thu 12/05 9:51 AM
MOTION to Dismiss the Amended Complaint . Document filed by HF Management Services, LLC a/k/a Healthfirst, John Stavlas..(Marks, Andrew)
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Wednesday, November 06, 2024
16 16 cmp Amended Complaint Wed 11/06 4:10 PM
AMENDED COMPLAINT against HF Management Services, LLC a/k/a Healthfirst, John Stavlas with JURY DEMAND.Document filed by Ketya Baxter..(Slusarz, Frances)
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Tuesday, October 08, 2024
minutes Telephone Conference Thu 10/10 3:40 PM
Minute Entry for proceedings held before Judge John P. Cronan: Telephone conference held on October 8, 2024. As discussed at conference, Plaintiff shall file any Amended Complaint by November 6, 2024. Defendant HF Management Services, LLC shall either move against the Amended Complaint or file an answer by December 4, 2024. Plaintiffs opposition to any motion to dismiss is due by December 20, 2024. Defendants reply is due by January 3, 2025. The parties shall also file a Civil Case Management Plan by December 11, 2024. (No court reporter present) (mhe)
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Wednesday, September 25, 2024
15 15 1 pgs order Order on Motion for Conference Wed 09/25 10:58 AM
ORDER granting13 Letter Motion for Conference By letter dated September 19, 2024, Defendant HF Management Services, LLC requested a pre-motion conference in connection with its anticipated motion to dismiss. Dkt. 13. Upon review of the parties pre-motion submissions, the Court has determined that a pre-motion conference in this matter would be beneficial. Counsel for the parties are hereby ordered to appear before the undersigned by teleconference on October 8, 2024 at 10:00 a.m. to discuss Defendant's anticipated motion to dismiss. At the scheduled time, counsel should call (866) 434-5269, access code 9176261. The Clerk of Court is respectfully directed to close Docket Number 13. SO ORDERED. Telephone Conference set for 10/8/2024 at 10:00 AM before Judge John P. Cronan.. (Signed by Judge John P. Cronan on 9/25/2024) (jca)
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Tuesday, September 24, 2024
14 14 respm Response in Opposition to Motion Tue 09/24 8:31 PM
RESPONSE in Opposition to Motion re:13 LETTER MOTION for Conference addressed to Judge John P. Cronan from Andrew P. Marks dated September 19, 2024. . Document filed by Ketya Baxter..(Slusarz, Frances)
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Thursday, September 19, 2024
13 13 motion Conference Thu 09/19 11:38 AM
LETTER MOTION for Conference addressed to Judge John P. Cronan from Andrew P. Marks dated September 19, 2024. Document filed by HF Management Services, LLC a/k/a Healthfirst..(Marks, Andrew)
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Monday, August 05, 2024
12 12 notice Notice of Appearance Mon 08/05 6:33 PM
NOTICE OF APPEARANCE by Frances Codd Slusarz on behalf of Ketya Baxter..(Slusarz, Frances)
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11 11 notice Notice of Appearance Mon 08/05 6:31 PM
NOTICE OF APPEARANCE by Megan Sarah Goddard on behalf of Ketya Baxter..(Goddard, Megan)
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Thursday, August 01, 2024
10 10 order Order on Motion for Extension of Time Thu 08/01 5:16 PM
ORDER granting9 Letter Motion for Extension of TimeThe request is granted. Defendant shall respond to the Complaint by September 20, 2024. (HEREBY ORDERED by Judge John P. Cronan)(Text Only Order) (msa)
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9 9 motion Extension of Time Thu 08/01 4:49 PM
LETTER MOTION for Extension of Time addressed to Judge John P. Cronan from Andrew P. Marks dated August 1, 2024. Document filed by HF Management Services, LLC a/k/a Healthfirst..(Marks, Andrew)
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Wednesday, July 31, 2024
8 8 misc Civil Cover Sheet Wed 07/31 3:50 PM
CIVIL COVER SHEET filed..(Marks, Andrew)
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7 7 misc State Court Records and Proceedings Purs. to Rule 81 Wed 07/31 3:45 PM
STATE COURT RECORDS AND PROCEEDINGS PURSUANT TO LOCAL RULE 81. Document filed by HF Management Services, LLC a/k/a Healthfirst..(Marks, Andrew)
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6 6 notice Notice of Removal Wed 07/31 3:34 PM
NOTICE OF REMOVAL from Supreme Court of the State of New York, County of New York. Case Number: 155827/2024..Document filed by HF Management Services, LLC a/k/a Healthfirst..(Marks, Andrew)
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misc Notice to Attorney Regarding Deficient Pleading Wed 07/31 10:12 AM
***NOTICE TO ATTORNEY REGARDING DEFICIENT PLEADING. Notice to Attorney Andrew Paul Marks to RE-FILE Document No. 1 Notice of Removal,. The filing is deficient for the following reason(s): pursuant to Rule 13.3, exhibits must be filed as separate attachments and labeled. Re-file the pleading using the event type Notice of Removal found under the event list Complaints and Other Initiating Documents - attach the correct signed PDF - select the individually named filer/filers - select the individually named party/parties the pleading is against. (jgo)
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misc Notice to Attorney Regarding Deficient Civil Cover Sheet Wed 07/31 10:13 AM
***NOTICE TO ATTORNEY REGARDING DEFICIENT CIVIL COVER SHEET. Notice to attorney Andrew Paul Marks to RE-FILE Document No. 4 Civil Cover Sheet. The filing is deficient for the following reason(s): the PDF attached to the docket entry for the civil cover sheet is not correct; the form used for the civil cover sheet is not the S.D.N.Y. Civil Cover Sheet form dated May 28, 2024; the PDF was not properly signed by the attorney;. Re-file the document using the event type Civil Cover Sheet found under the event list Other Documents and attach the correct PDF. Use civil cover sheet issued by S.D.N.Y. dated May 28, 2024. The S.D.N.Y. Civil Cover Sheet dated May 28, 2024 is located at http://nysd.uscourts.gov/forms/civil-cover-sheet-2.. (jgo)
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notice Case Opening Initial Assignment Notice Wed 07/31 10:14 AM
CASE OPENING INITIAL ASSIGNMENT NOTICE: The above-entitled action is assigned to Judge John P. Cronan. 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] ..(jgo)
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utility Case Designation Wed 07/31 10:17 AM
Magistrate Judge Sarah L. Cave is designated to handle matters that may be referred in this case. 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] . (jgo)
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utility Case Designated ECF Wed 07/31 10:17 AM
Case Designated ECF. (jgo)
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misc Notice to Attorney Regarding Party Modification Wed 07/31 10:18 AM
***NOTICE TO ATTORNEY REGARDING PARTY MODIFICATION. Notice to attorney Andrew Paul Marks. The party information for the following party/parties has been modified: Ketya Baxter; HF Management Services, LLC a/k/a Healthfirst; John Stavlas. The information for the party/parties has been modified for the following reason/reasons: party role was entered incorrectly;. (jgo)
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Tuesday, July 30, 2024
5 5 notice Notice of Appearance Tue 07/30 4:40 PM
NOTICE OF APPEARANCE by David Scott Warner on behalf of HF Management Services, LLC a/k/a Healthfirst..(Warner, David)
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4 4 misc Civil Cover Sheet Tue 07/30 4:04 PM
FILING ERROR - PDF ERROR - CIVIL COVER SHEET filed..(Marks, Andrew) Modified on 7/31/2024 (jgo)
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3 3 misc Rule 7.1 Corporate Disclosure Statement Tue 07/30 3:57 PM
RULE 7.1 CORPORATE DISCLOSURE STATEMENT. No Corporate Parent. Document filed by HF Management Services, LLC a/k/a Healthfirst..(Marks, Andrew)
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2 2 notice Notice of Appearance Tue 07/30 3:53 PM
NOTICE OF APPEARANCE by Andrew Paul Marks on behalf of HF Management Services, LLC a/k/a Healthfirst..(Marks, Andrew)
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1 1 notice Notice of Removal Tue 07/30 3:42 PM
FILING ERROR DEFICIENT PLEADING - PDF ERROR - NOTICE OF REMOVAL from Supreme Court of the State of New York, County of New York. Case Number: 155827/2024. (Filing Fee $ 405.00, Receipt Number ANYSDC-29678123).Document filed by HF Management Services, LLC a/k/a Healthfirst..(Marks, Andrew) Modified on 7/31/2024 (jgo)
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