Davis et al v. Fidelity Management & Research Company LLC et al
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Judge: | Margaret M Garnett |
Case #: | 1:24-cv-08142 |
Nature of Suit | 160 Contract - Stockholders’ Suits |
Cause | 28:1332fd Diversity-Breach of Fiduciary Duty |
Case Filed: | Oct 25, 2024 |
Last checked: Wednesday Apr 23, 2025 4:41 AM EDT |
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Laura M. Bishop
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Carol J. Zierhoffer
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Christine J. Thompson
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Kenneth B. Robins
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Mark A. Murray
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Jennifer Toolin McAuliffe
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Marie L. Knowles
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Michael E. Kenneally
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Arthur E. Johnson
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Abigail P. Johnson
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Robert W. Helm
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Christopher M. Gouveia
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Robert Gartland
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Fidelity Management & Research Company LLC
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John Engler
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Ann E. Dunwoody
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Laura M. Del Prato
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John J. Burke III
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Elizabeth S. Acton
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Bryan Davis
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Ethan Sam
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Docket last updated: 04/28/2025 11:59 PM EDT |
Wednesday, March 26, 2025 | ||
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![]() REPLY MEMORANDUM OF LAW in Support re:28 MOTION to Dismiss Plaintiffs' Complaint . . Document filed by John J. Burke III, Laura M. Del Prato, Fidelity Management & Research Company LLC, Christopher M. Gouveia, Abigail P. Johnson, Jennifer Toolin McAuliffe, Kenneth B. Robins, Christine J. Thompson..(Musoff, Scott) |
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![]() REPLY MEMORANDUM OF LAW in Support re:25 MOTION to Dismiss on Behalf of the Independent Trustee Defendants . . Document filed by Elizabeth S. Acton, Laura M. Bishop, Ann E. Dunwoody, John Engler, Robert Gartland, Robert W. Helm, Arthur E. Johnson, Michael E. Kenneally, Marie L. Knowles, Mark A. Murray, Carol J. Zierhoffer..(De Leeuw, Marc) |
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Friday, March 14, 2025 | ||
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![]() STIPULATED PROTECTIVE ORDER...regarding procedures to be followed that shall govern the handling of confidential material... SO ORDERED. (Signed by Judge Margaret M. Garnett on 3/14/2025) (mml) |
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Thursday, March 13, 2025 | ||
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![]() PROPOSED PROTECTIVE ORDER. Document filed by Bryan Davis, Ethan Sam..(Josephs, Halley) |
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Monday, March 03, 2025 | ||
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![]() MEMORANDUM OF LAW in Opposition re:25 MOTION to Dismiss on Behalf of the Independent Trustee Defendants .,28 MOTION to Dismiss Plaintiffs' Complaint . . Document filed by Bryan Davis, Ethan Sam..(Jing, Lisa) |
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Friday, February 28, 2025 | ||
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![]() MEMORANDUM OF LAW in Opposition re:25 MOTION to Dismiss on Behalf of the Independent Trustee Defendants .,28 MOTION to Dismiss Plaintiffs' Complaint . . Document filed by Bryan Davis, Ethan Sam..(Josephs, Halley) |
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![]() NOTICE OF APPEARANCE by Ari S. Ruben on behalf of Bryan Davis, Ethan Sam..(Ruben, Ari) |
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Friday, February 21, 2025 | ||
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![]() ORDER granting31 Letter Motion for Leave to File Document. Application GRANTED. Plaintiffs may file a single opposition brief in response to Defendants' motions to dismiss (Dkt. Nos. 25 & 28), not to exceed 17,500 words. Plaintiffs' brief shall otherwise comport with Rule II(B)(2) of the Court's Individual Rules & Practices. The Clerk of Court is respectfully directed to terminate Dkt. No. 31. SO ORDERED. (Signed by Judge Margaret M. Garnett on 2/21/2025) (mml) |
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Thursday, February 20, 2025 | ||
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![]() LETTER MOTION for Leave to File Omnibus Memorandum of Law In Opposition to Motions to Dismiss addressed to Judge Margaret M. Garnett from Lisa Jing dated February 20, 2025. Document filed by Bryan Davis, Ethan Sam..(Jing, Lisa) |
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Tuesday, January 28, 2025 | ||
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![]() DECLARATION of Scott D. Musoff in Support re:28 MOTION to Dismiss Plaintiffs' Complaint .. Document filed by Laura M. Del Prato, John J. Burke III, Christopher M. Gouveia, Kenneth B. Robins, Fidelity Management & Research Company LLC, Abigail P. Johnson, Jennifer Toolin McAuliffe, Christine J. Thompson..(Musoff, Scott) |
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![]() MEMORANDUM OF LAW in Support re:28 MOTION to Dismiss Plaintiffs' Complaint . . Document filed by Laura M. Del Prato, John J. Burke III, Christopher M. Gouveia, Kenneth B. Robins, Fidelity Management & Research Company LLC, Abigail P. Johnson, Jennifer Toolin McAuliffe, Christine J. Thompson..(Musoff, Scott) |
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![]() MOTION to Dismiss Plaintiffs' Complaint . Document filed by Laura M. Del Prato, John J. Burke III, Christopher M. Gouveia, Kenneth B. Robins, Fidelity Management & Research Company LLC, Abigail P. Johnson, Jennifer Toolin McAuliffe, Christine J. Thompson..(Musoff, Scott) |
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![]() DECLARATION of Marc De Leeuw in Support re:25 MOTION to Dismiss on Behalf of the Independent Trustee Defendants .. Document filed by Robert Gartland, Robert W. Helm, Michael E. Kenneally, Mark A. Murray, Carol J. Zierhoffer, John Engler, Arthur E. Johnson, Marie L. Knowles, Elizabeth S. Acton, Laura M. Bishop, Ann E. Dunwoody..(De Leeuw, Marc) |
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![]() MEMORANDUM OF LAW in Support re:25 MOTION to Dismiss on Behalf of the Independent Trustee Defendants . . Document filed by Robert Gartland, Robert W. Helm, Michael E. Kenneally, Mark A. Murray, Carol J. Zierhoffer, John Engler, Arthur E. Johnson, Marie L. Knowles, Elizabeth S. Acton, Laura M. Bishop, Ann E. Dunwoody..(De Leeuw, Marc) |
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![]() MOTION to Dismiss on Behalf of the Independent Trustee Defendants . Document filed by Robert Gartland, Robert W. Helm, Michael E. Kenneally, Mark A. Murray, Carol J. Zierhoffer, John Engler, Arthur E. Johnson, Marie L. Knowles, Elizabeth S. Acton, Laura M. Bishop, Ann E. Dunwoody..(De Leeuw, Marc) |
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Tuesday, January 14, 2025 | ||
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![]() NOTICE OF FILING OF OFFICIAL TRANSCRIPT Notice is hereby given that an official transcript of a CONFERNECE proceeding held on 1/7/2025 has been filed by the court reporter/transcriber in the above-captioned matter. The parties have seven (7) calendar days to file with the court a Notice of Intent to Request Redaction of this transcript. If no such Notice is filed, the transcript may be made remotely electronically available to the public without redaction after 90 calendar days....(McGuirk, Kelly) |
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![]() TRANSCRIPT of Proceedings re: CONFERNECE held on 1/7/2025 before Judge Margaret M. Garnett. Court Reporter/Transcriber: Devon Gerber, (212) 805-0320. Transcript may be viewed at the court public terminal or purchased through the Court Reporter/Transcriber before the deadline for Release of Transcript Restriction. After that date it may be obtained through PACER. Redaction Request due 2/4/2025. Redacted Transcript Deadline set for 2/14/2025. Release of Transcript Restriction set for 4/14/2025..(McGuirk, Kelly) |
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Tuesday, January 07, 2025 | ||
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Pretrial Conference - Initial
Tue 01/07 10:08 AM
Minute Entry for proceedings held before Judge Margaret M. Garnett: Initial Pretrial Conference held on 1/7/2025. Counsel Halley Josephs, Shawn Rabin and Lisa Jing present for Plaintiffs. Counsel Scott Musoff and Eben Colby present for Defendant Fidelity Management & Research Company LLC et al. Counsel Marc De Leeuw and Matthew Souza present for remaining Defendants. (Court Reporter Carly Davis) (kv) |
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Monday, December 23, 2024 | ||
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![]() JOINT LETTER addressed to Judge Margaret M. Garnett from Scott D. Musoff, Lisa Jing, and Stephen Ehrenberg dated December 23, 2024 re: Response to the Court's October 29, 2024 Order. Document filed by Laura M. Del Prato, John J. Burke III, Christopher M. Gouveia, Kenneth B. Robins, Fidelity Management & Research Company LLC, Abigail P. Johnson, Jennifer Toolin McAuliffe, Christine J. Thompson..(Musoff, Scott) |
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Wednesday, December 04, 2024 | ||
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Order on Motion to Appear Pro Hac Vice
Wed 12/04 1:23 PM
ORDER granting18 Motion for Eben P. Colby to Appear Pro Hac Vice. (HEREBY ORDERED by Judge Margaret M. Garnett)(Text Only Order) (kv) |
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Order on Motion to Appear Pro Hac Vice
Wed 12/04 1:22 PM
ORDER granting17 Motion for James R. Carroll to Appear Pro Hac Vice. (HEREBY ORDERED by Judge Margaret M. Garnett)(Text Only Order) (kv) |
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Notice Regarding Pro Hac Vice Motion
Wed 12/04 9:37 AM
>>>NOTICE REGARDING PRO HAC VICE MOTION. Regarding Document No. 17 MOTION for James R. Carroll to Appear Pro Hac Vice . Filing fee $ 200.00, receipt number ANYSDC-30270999. Motion and supporting papers to be reviewed by Clerk's Office staff.. The document has been reviewed and there are no deficiencies. (rju) |
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Notice Regarding Pro Hac Vice Motion
Wed 12/04 9:41 AM
>>>NOTICE REGARDING PRO HAC VICE MOTION. Regarding Document No. 18 MOTION for Eben P. Colby to Appear Pro Hac Vice . Filing fee $ 200.00, receipt number ANYSDC-30271013. Motion and supporting papers to be reviewed by Clerk's Office staff.. The document has been reviewed and there are no deficiencies. (rju) |
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Tuesday, December 03, 2024 | ||
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![]() RULE 7.1 CORPORATE DISCLOSURE STATEMENT. Identifying Corporate Parent FMR, LLC for Fidelity Management & Research Company LLC. Document filed by Fidelity Management & Research Company LLC..(Musoff, Scott) |
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![]() MOTION for Eben P. Colby to Appear Pro Hac Vice . Filing fee $ 200.00, receipt number ANYSDC-30271013. Motion and supporting papers to be reviewed by Clerk's Office staff. Document filed by Laura M. Del Prato, John J. Burke III, Christopher M. Gouveia, Kenneth B. Robins, Fidelity Management & Research Company LLC, Abigail P. Johnson, Jennifer Toolin McAuliffe, Christine J. Thompson..(Colby, Eben) |
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![]() MOTION for James R. Carroll to Appear Pro Hac Vice . Filing fee $ 200.00, receipt number ANYSDC-30270999. Motion and supporting papers to be reviewed by Clerk's Office staff. Document filed by Laura M. Del Prato, John J. Burke III, Christopher M. Gouveia, Kenneth B. Robins, Fidelity Management & Research Company LLC, Abigail P. Johnson, Jennifer Toolin McAuliffe, Christine J. Thompson..(Carroll, James) |
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![]() NOTICE OF APPEARANCE by Marley Ann Brumme on behalf of Laura M. Del Prato, John J. Burke III, Christopher M. Gouveia, Kenneth B. Robins, Fidelity Management & Research Company LLC, Abigail P. Johnson, Jennifer Toolin McAuliffe, Christine J. Thompson..(Brumme, Marley) |
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![]() NOTICE OF APPEARANCE by Scott D. Musoff on behalf of Laura M. Del Prato, John J. Burke III, Christopher M. Gouveia, Kenneth B. Robins, Fidelity Management & Research Company LLC, Abigail P. Johnson, Jennifer Toolin McAuliffe, Christine J. Thompson..(Musoff, Scott) |
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Thursday, November 21, 2024 | ||
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![]() ORDER granting13 Letter Motion for Extension of Time to Answer. Application GRANTED. It is hereby ORDERED that the responsive pleading and motion to dismiss briefing schedule jointly proposed by the parties above is so-ordered. The Clerk of Court is respectfully directed to terminate Dkt. No. 13. SO ORDERED. Elizabeth S. Acton answer due 1/28/2025; Laura M. Bishop answer due 1/28/2025; John J. Burke III answer due 1/28/2025; Laura M. Del Prato answer due 1/28/2025; Ann E. Dunwoody answer due 1/28/2025; John Engler answer due 1/28/2025; Fidelity Management & Research Company LLC answer due 1/28/2025; Robert Gartland answer due 1/28/2025; Christopher M. Gouveia answer due 1/28/2025; Robert W. Helm answer due 1/28/2025; Abigail P. Johnson answer due 1/28/2025; Arthur E. Johnson answer due 1/28/2025; Michael E. Kenneally answer due 1/28/2025; Marie L. Knowles answer due 1/28/2025; Jennifer Toolin McAuliffe answer due 1/28/2025; Mark A. Murray answer due 1/28/2025; Kenneth B. Robins answer due 1/28/2025; Christine J. Thompson answer due 1/28/2025; Carol J. Zierhoffer answer due 1/28/2025. (Signed by Judge Margaret M. Garnett on 11/21/2024) (mml) |
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Set/Reset Deadlines
Thu 11/21 12:11 PM
Set/Reset Deadlines: Motions due by 1/28/2025. Responses due by 2/28/2025. Replies due by 3/26/2025. (mml) |
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Wednesday, November 20, 2024 | ||
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![]() JOINT LETTER MOTION for Extension of Time to File Answer or Motion and Associated Papers addressed to Judge Margaret M. Garnett from Marc De Leeuw dated November 20, 2024. Document filed by Robert Gartland, Robert W. Helm, Michael E. Kenneally, Mark A. Murray, Carol J. Zierhoffer, John Engler, Arthur E. Johnson, Marie L. Knowles, Elizabeth S. Acton, Laura M. Bishop, Ann E. Dunwoody..(De Leeuw, Marc) |
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![]() NOTICE OF APPEARANCE by Marc De Leeuw on behalf of Robert Gartland, Robert W. Helm, Michael E. Kenneally, Mark A. Murray, Carol J. Zierhoffer, John Engler, Arthur E. Johnson, Marie L. Knowles, Elizabeth S. Acton, Laura M. Bishop, Ann E. Dunwoody..(De Leeuw, Marc) |
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![]() NOTICE OF APPEARANCE by Stephen Ehrenberg on behalf of Robert Gartland, Robert W. Helm, Michael E. Kenneally, Mark A. Murray, Carol J. Zierhoffer, John Engler, Arthur E. Johnson, Marie L. Knowles, Elizabeth S. Acton, Laura M. Bishop, Ann E. Dunwoody..(Ehrenberg, Stephen) |
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Wednesday, November 06, 2024 | ||
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![]() CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE of Summons and Complaint,,. Fidelity Management & Research Company LLC served on 10/30/2024, answer due 11/20/2024. Service was accepted by INGRID LOPEZ, AGENT FOR SERVICE OF PROCESS. Document filed by Ethan Sam; Bryan Davis..(Josephs, Halley) |
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Tuesday, October 29, 2024 | ||
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![]() NOTICE OF INITIAL PRETRIAL CONFERENCE: Initial Conference set for 1/7/2025 at 09:30 AM in Courtroom 906, 40 Centre Street, New York, NY 10007 before Judge Margaret M. Garnett. (Signed by Judge Margaret M. Garnett on 10/29/2024) (mml) |
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Monday, October 28, 2024 | ||
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![]() ELECTRONIC SUMMONS ISSUED as to Fidelity Management & Research Company LLC..(pc) |
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![]() REQUEST FOR ISSUANCE OF SUMMONS as to ABIGAIL P. JOHNSON, JENNIFER TOOLIN MCAULIFFE, CHRISTINE J. THOMPSON, ELIZABETH S. ACTON, LAURA M. BISHOP, ANN E. DUNWOODY, ROBERT GARTLAND, ROBERT W. HELM, MICHAEL E. KENNEALLY, MARK A. MURRAY, CAROL J. ZIERHOFFER, JOHN ENGLER, ARTHUR E. JOHNSON, MARIE L. KNOWLES, LAURA M. DEL PRATO, JOHN J. BURKE III, CHRISTOPHER M. GOUVEIA, AND KENNETH B. ROBINS, re:1 Complaint,,. Document filed by Bryan Davis, Ethan Sam..(Jing, Lisa) |
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Case Opening Initial Assignment Notice
Mon 10/28 1:45 PM
CASE OPENING INITIAL ASSIGNMENT NOTICE: The above-entitled action is assigned to Judge Margaret M. Garnett. 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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Case Designation
Mon 10/28 1:45 PM
Magistrate Judge Barbara C. Moses 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] . (pc) |
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Case Designated ECF
Mon 10/28 1:46 PM
Case Designated ECF. (pc) |
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Notice to Attorney Regarding Case Opening Statistical Error Correction
Mon 10/28 1:46 PM
***NOTICE TO ATTORNEY REGARDING CIVIL. CASE OPENING STATISTICAL ERROR CORRECTION: Notice to attorney Lisa Jing. The following case opening statistical information was erroneously selected/entered: Dollar Demand blank;. The following correction(s) have been made to your case entry: the Dollar Demand has been modified to $5,000,000;. (pc) |
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Notice to Attorney Regarding Party Modification
Mon 10/28 1:46 PM
***NOTICE TO ATTORNEY REGARDING PARTY MODIFICATION. Notice to attorney Lisa Jing. The party information for the following party/parties has been modified: Bryan Davis, Ethan Sam. The information for the party/parties has been modified for the following reason/reasons: party text was omitted;. (pc) |
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Notice to Attorney Regarding Deficient Request for Issuance of Summons
Mon 10/28 1:46 PM
***NOTICE TO ATTORNEY REGARDING DEFICIENT REQUEST FOR ISSUANCE OF SUMMONS. Notice to Attorney Lisa Jing to RE-FILE Document No. 6 Request for Issuance of Summons,,,,. The filing is deficient for the following reason(s): the PDF attached to the docket entry for the issuance of summons is not correct; File each summons separately or create one summons form with each party's name and address listed on a rider. Re-file the document using the event type Request for Issuance of Summons found under the event list Service of Process - select the correct filer/filers - and attach the correct summons form PDF. (pc) |
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Friday, October 25, 2024 | ||
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![]() REQUEST FOR ISSUANCE OF SUMMONS as to ABIGAIL P. JOHNSON, JENNIFER TOOLIN MCAULIFFE, CHRISTINE J. THOMPSON, ELIZABETH S. ACTON, LAURA M. BISHOP, ANN E. DUNWOODY, ROBERT GARTLAND, ROBERT W. HELM, MICHAEL E. KENNEALLY, MARK A. MURRAY, CAROL J. ZIERHOFFER, JOHN ENGLER, ARTHUR E. JOHNSON, MARIE L. KNOWLES, LAURA M. DEL PRATO, JOHN J. BURKE III, CHRISTOPHER M. GOUVEIA, AND KENNETH B. ROBINS, re:1 Complaint,,. Document filed by Bryan Davis, Ethan Sam..(Jing, Lisa) |
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![]() REQUEST FOR ISSUANCE OF SUMMONS as to FIDELITY MANAGEMENT & RESEARCH COMPANY LLC, re:1 Complaint,,. Document filed by Bryan Davis, Ethan Sam..(Jing, Lisa) |
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![]() NOTICE OF APPEARANCE by Shawn J. Rabin on behalf of Bryan Davis, Ethan Sam..(Rabin, Shawn) |
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![]() NOTICE OF APPEARANCE by Halley Wilder Josephs on behalf of Bryan Davis, Ethan Sam..(Josephs, Halley) |
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![]() CIVIL COVER SHEET filed..(Jing, Lisa) |
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![]() COMPLAINT against Elizabeth S. Acton, Laura M. Bishop, John J. Burke III, Laura M. Del Prato, Ann E. Dunwoody, John Engler, Fidelity Management & Research Company LLC, Robert Gartland, Christopher M. Gouveia, Robert W. Helm, Abigail P. Johnson, Arthur E. Johnson, Michael E. Kenneally, Marie L. Knowles, Jennifer Toolin McAuliffe, Mark A. Murray, Kenneth B. Robins, Christine J. Thompson, Carol J. Zierhoffer. (Filing Fee $ 405.00, Receipt Number ANYSDC-30099242)Document filed by Ethan Sam, Bryan Davis..(Jing, Lisa) |