New York Eastern District Court
Judge:James R Cho
Case #: 1:25-cv-00269
Nature of Suit350 Torts - Personal Injury - Motor Vehicle
Cause28:1441 Notice of Removal
Case Filed:Jan 16, 2025
Case in other court:Supreme Court, Kings County, 530290/2024
Last checked: Thursday Jan 16, 2025 9:04 AM EST
Defendant
Francis Wanjiku
Allyson B. Belmont, Esq. Lester Schwab Katz & Dwyer, LLP 100 Wall Street 27th Floor
New York, NY 10005
Defendant
Werner Enterprises, Inc.
Allyson B. Belmont, Esq. Lester Schwab Katz & Dwyer, LLP 100 Wall Street 27th Floor
New York, NY 10005
Plaintiff
Francisco Belkis
Eli Shmulik, Esq. The Law Office of Eli Shmulik, P.C. 228 East 45th Street Suite 600
New York, NY 10017


Docket last updated: 01/17/2025 11:59 PM EST
Thursday, January 16, 2025
6 6 order Scheduling Order Thu 01/16 12:52 PM
SCHEDULING ORDER: An in-person initial conference will be held on 3/4/2025 at 11:00 a.m. in Courtroom 11D South before Magistrate Judge James R. Cho. Counsel for all parties must attend. Counsel for defendants is directed to immediately confirm this conference date and time with plaintiff's counsel. Counsel is directed to complete the attached Proposed Scheduling Order and electronically file same with the Court no later than 2/28/2025 . Adjournment requests will not be considered unless made in accordance with this Court's Individual Rules. Ordered by Magistrate Judge James R. Cho on 1/16/2025. (SGC)
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5 5 misc Quality Control Check - Attorney Case Opening Thu 01/16 9:49 AM
This attorney case opening filing has been checked for quality control. See the attachment for corrections that were made, if any. (CV)
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4 4 notice Notice of Opportunity to Consent Thu 01/16 9:48 AM
Clerks Notice Re: Consent. A magistrate judge has been assigned as the presiding judge in this case as part of a Pilot Program, governed by EDNY Administrative Order 2023-23. 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. The form is also available here:[LINK:https://www.nyed.uscourts.gov/edny-direct-assignment-pilot-program.] Any party may withhold its consent without adverse substantive consequences. Do NOT return or file the consent unless all parties have signed the consent. Unless all parties consent to the Magistrate Judge jurisdiction by the deadline set forth in the Administrative Order 2023-23, a District Judge will be assigned to the case. The parties are directed to review the terms of Administrative Order 2023-23 and other materials related to the Pilot Program on the Courts website:[LINK:https://www.nyed.uscourts.gov/edny-direct-assignment-pilot-program.] (CV)
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3 3 misc Corporate Disclosure Statement Thu 01/16 9:11 AM
Corporate Disclosure Statement by Werner Enterprises, Inc. (Belmont, Allyson)
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2 2 misc Proposed Summons/Civil Cover Sheet Thu 01/16 9:09 AM
Civil Cover Sheet.. Re1 Notice of Removal, by Werner Enterprises, Inc., Francis Wanjiku (Belmont, Allyson)
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1 1 notice Notice of Removal Thu 01/16 9:06 AM
NOTICE OF REMOVAL by Werner Enterprises, Inc., Francis Wanjiku from Supreme Court, Kings County, case number 530290/2024. ( Filing fee $ 405 receipt number ANYEDC-18670145) (Belmont, Allyson)
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Att: 1 Exhibit A - Complaint,
Att: 2 Exhibit B - Answer,
Att: 3 Exhibit C - Response,
Att: 4 Exhibit D - Bill of Particulars,
Att: 5 Exhibit E - Response
utility Case Assigned/Reassigned Thu 01/16 9:47 AM
Case Assigned to Magistrate Judge James R. Cho. 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. (CV)
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misc ECF Admission and Registration Notification - Removal Thu 01/16 9:49 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. (CV)
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