New York Eastern District Court
Judge:Nina R Morrison
Referred: Taryn A Merkl
Case #: 1:24-cv-08456
Nature of Suit360 Torts - Personal Injury - Other Personal Injury
Cause28:1332 Diversity-Personal Injury
Case Filed:Dec 10, 2024
Terminated:Jun 05, 2025
Case in other court:Supreme Court of the State of New York, 521905/2024
Last checked: Sunday Jun 08, 2025 4:54 AM EDT
Defendant
Target Stores
Represented By
Alice Spitz
Molod Spitz & Desantis, P.C.
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Defendant
Target Corporation
Represented By
Alice Spitz
Molod Spitz & Desantis, P.C.
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Plaintiff
Dana Labriola
Represented By
Michael Levitz
Paul Ajlouny & Associates
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Docket last updated: 07/14/2025 11:59 PM EDT
Thursday, June 05, 2025
order Order Dismissing Case Thu 06/05 6:04 PM
ORDER DISMISSING CASE: The Stipulation of Dismissal, ECF No.9 , is So Ordered. Ordered by Judge Nina R. Morrison on 6/5/2025. (SRR)
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Tuesday, May 20, 2025
9 9 misc Stipulation of Dismissal Tue 05/20 11:47 AM
STIPULATION of Dismissal by Target Corporation, Target Stores (Spitz, Alice)
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Monday, February 24, 2025
8 8 3 pgs order Order on Motion for Protective Order Mon 02/24 5:03 PM
ORDER: The parties' Joint Motion for Protective Order7 is granted, on consent. Attached to this Order is a signed copy of the Confidentiality Order. Ordered by Magistrate Judge Taryn A. Merkl on 2/24/2025. (ERT)
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Friday, February 21, 2025
7 7 motion Protective Order Fri 02/21 10:02 AM
Joint MOTION for Protective Order by Target Corporation, Target Stores. (Spitz, Alice)
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Thursday, February 13, 2025
minutes Initial Conference Hearing ~Util - Set Deadlines/Hearings Thu 02/13 11:06 AM
Minute Entry and Order: A telephonic Initial Conference was held on 2/13/2025 before Magistrate Judge Taryn A. Merkl. Appearances by Michael Levitz for Plaintiff and Alice Spitz for Defendants. The parties confirmed that they have held their Rule 26(f) conference. The Court also reminded the parties of their obligations to preserve and, if appropriate, produce electronically stored information during discovery. The parties' proposed confidentiality order shall be filed on ECF by 2/27/2025 . As stated on the record, the parties' discovery plan is adopted, in part, as follows. Rule 26(a) initial disclosures and any HIPAA-compliant records authorizations shall be exchanged by 2/27/2025 . First requests for documents and interrogatories shall be exchanged by 3/13/2025 . Phase I discovery shall be completed by 5/13/2025 . The deadline for joining additional parties and amending the pleadings as of right is 6/11/2025 . Fact discovery shall be completed on or before 7/3/2025 . The parties are directed to file a joint status report certifying the close of fact discovery by 7/10/2025 . Exchange of expert disclosures shall be completed by 8/4/2025 . Expert depositions shall be completed by 9/4/2025 . Exchange of rebuttal expert reports shall be completed by 9/26/2025 . All expert discovery shall be completed by 11/13/2025 , and certification of the completion of all discovery shall be filed on ECF by 11/20/2025 . The last date to take the first step in dispositive motion practice is 12/15/2025 , and must be done in accordance with the Individual Rules of the assigned District Judge. The parties are directed to file a joint status report by 5/16/2025 , including an update as to their progress on discovery, any settlement discussions, and whether the case should be referred for mediation or a settlement conference before the Court. Ordered by Magistrate Judge Taryn A. Merkl on 2/13/2025. (Cisco Log #10:11-10:32.) (ERT)
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Wednesday, February 05, 2025
6 6 misc Proposed Scheduling Order Wed 02/05 10:49 AM
Proposed Scheduling Order and Case Management Worksheet by Target Stores, Target Corporation (Spitz, Alice)
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Wednesday, December 18, 2024
5 5 order Scheduling Order Wed 12/18 4:24 PM
SCHEDULING ORDER: A telephonic Initial Conference will be held on 2/13/2025 at 10:00 a.m. before Magistrate Judge Taryn A. Merkl. The parties are directed to call the number (571) 353-2301 . The meeting ID is 362861721 . The parties shall dial in five (5) minutes before the scheduled conference. Counsel are directed to complete the attached Case Management Worksheet and electronically file same with the Court no later than 2/5/2025 . Should the parties wish to adopt a plan for discovery different from the structure in the worksheet, they may do so only if they file a letter explaining why such a plan is appropriate in this case. Ordered by Magistrate Judge Taryn A. Merkl on 12/18/2024. (KC)
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Tuesday, December 17, 2024
4 4 answer Answer to Complaint Tue 12/17 10:03 AM
ANSWER to Complaint by Target Stores, Target Corporation. (Spitz, Alice)
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Thursday, December 12, 2024
order Order to Answer Thu 12/12 5:28 PM
ORDER: The Court is in receipt of the Notice of Removal in this case (1 ), filed on 12/10/2024. In removal actions, Federal Rule of Civil Procedure 81(c)(2) requires the defendant to file an answer 21 days after service of the initial pleading or 7 days after the notice of removal was filed, whichever is longer. Accordingly, the deadline for Defendants to answer or respond to the complaint is 12/17/2024 . Ordered by Magistrate Judge Taryn A. Merkl on 12/12/2024. (ERT)
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Wednesday, December 11, 2024
3 3 misc Quality Control Check - Attorney Case Opening Wed 12/11 11:35 AM
This attorney case opening filing has been checked for quality control. See the attachment for corrections that were made, if any. (SDM)
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2 2 misc Clerks Notice of Rule 73 Wed 12/11 11:34 AM
Clerk's Notice Re: Consent. A United States Magistrate Judge has been assigned to this case and is available to conduct all proceedings. In accordance with Rule 73 of the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure, Local Rule 73.1, the parties are notified that if all parties consent, the assigned Magistrate Judge is available to conduct all proceedings in this action including a (jury or nonjury) trial and to order the entry of a final judgment. Attached to this Notice is a blank copy of the consent form that should be filled out, signed and filed electronically only if all parties wish to consent. Any party may withhold its consent without adverse substantive consequences. Do NOT return or file the consent unless all parties have signed the consent.The form may also be accessed at the following link:[LINK:https://img.nyed.uscourts.gov/files/forms/MJConsentForm.pdf] (SDM)
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utility Case Assigned/Reassigned Wed 12/11 11:33 AM
Case Assigned to Judge Nina R. Morrison and Magistrate Judge Taryn A. Merkl. Please download and review the Individual Practices of the assigned Judges, located on our[LINK:website] . Attorneys are responsible for providing courtesy copies to judges where their Individual Practices require such. (SDM)
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misc ECF Admission and Registration Notification - Removal Wed 12/11 11:34 AM
This case has been opened in the Eastern District of New York. If you plan to continue representing your client(s), you must be admitted to practice before this court. You must do so by applying for Pro Hac Vice or permanent admission. To apply for Pro Hac Vice admission, you must first register for an ECF login and password. Please visit the Court's website at www.nyed.uscourts.gov/attorney-admissions for guidance. Once registered, you must electronically file a Motion to Appear Pro Hac Vice. You must pay the required pro hac vice fee online. (SDM)
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Tuesday, December 10, 2024
1 1 notice Notice of Removal Tue 12/10 2:34 PM
NOTICE OF REMOVAL by Target Stores, Target Corporation from Supreme Court of The State of New York, case number 521905/2024. ( Filing fee $ 405 receipt number ANYEDC-18568265) (Spitz, Alice)
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Att: 1 Civil Cover Sheet