In the below Susan Bowling is being sued by photographer Chris Sadowski being represented by Higbee and Associtate. She's won a decision by the court for a pro bono lawyer and the court is grating her request. I'm pretty sure Higbee didn't bargin for this kind of fight.
38 Sadowski v. Bowling et al Filed: May 24, 2017 as 1:2017cv03954 Second Circuit › New York › New York Southern District Higbee lawyer -Rayminh L Ngo
Friday, October 06, 2017
25 service Certificate of Service Other Fri 1:16 PM
CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE of Appearance of Counsel served on Defendant on October 5, 2017. Service was made by Mail. Document filed by Christopher Sadowski. (Brill, Robert)
Thursday, October 05, 2017
24 1 pgs order Order Referring Case to Magistrate Judge Fri 9:49 AM
ORDER REFERRING CASE TO MAGISTRATE JUDGE. Order that case be referred to the Clerk of Court for assignment to a Magistrate Judge for General Pretrial (includes scheduling, discovery, non-dispositive pretrial motions, and settlement). Referred to Magistrate Judge Debra C. Freeman. (Signed by Judge J. Paul Oetken on 10/5/2017) Copies Mailed By Chambers. (rj)
23 1 pgs order Order Fri 9:47 AM
ORDER. Defendant Suzanna Bowling's oral request for the Court to request pro bono counsel is GRANTED. Based on Defendants representations to the Court, it appears that she is unable to afford retained counsel. The Office of Pro Se Litigation is requested to seek pro bono counsel. SO ORDERED. (Signed by Judge J. Paul Oetken on 10/5/2017) Copies Mailed By Chambers. (rjm)
22 notice Notice of Appearance Thu 9:09 PM
NOTICE OF APPEARANCE by Robert Michael Brill on behalf of Christopher Sadowski. (Brill, Robert)
21 order Case Management Plan Thu 6:42 PM
CIVIL CASE MANAGEMENT PLAN AND SCHEDULING ORDER: 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). Fact Discovery due by 2/2/2018. Expert Discovery due by 2/5/2018. Deposition due by 2/5/2018. Ready for Trial by 2/20/2018. This case is to be tried to a jury. Best estimate of the length of trial is 2-3 days. (Signed by Judge J. Paul Oetken on 10/5/2017) MAILED TO PRO SE PARTY BY CHAMBERS. (ap)
20 discov Rule 26(f) Discovery Plan Report Thu 1:48 AM
RULE 26(f) DISCOVERY PLAN REPORT.Document filed by Christopher Sadowski.(Ngo, Rayminh)
misc FRCP 4 Service Package - Mailed Thu 3:34 PM
Defendant proceeding Pro Se was mailed an FRCP 4 (Information Package Mailed) to plaintiff at the address noted on the complaint/court's docket on 10/5/2017 via Regular Mail as per supervisor's instructions. The information package included: Judge's individual rules, Instructions for Litigants Who Do Not Have Attorneys, Notice Regarding Privacy and Public Access to Electronic Case files, A Motions Guide, A Notice that the Pro Se Manual has been discontinued, a Notice of Change of Address to use if your contact information changes, a consent to proceed before a Magistrate Judge, and consent to electronic service forms. (sbr)
Friday, September 29, 2017
19 service Affidavit of Service Complaints Fri 7:41 PM
AFFIDAVIT OF SERVICE of Summons and Amended Complaint. Suzanna Bowling served on 9/29/2017, answer due 10/20/2017. Service was made by Mail. Document filed by Christopher Sadowski. (Ngo, Rayminh)
18 cmp Amended Complaint Fri 6:45 PM
FIRST AMENDED COMPLAINT amending1 Complaint against Suzanna Bowling with JURY DEMAND.Document filed by Christopher Sadowski. Related document:1 Complaint.(Ngo, Rayminh)
Att: 1 Exhibit A-F
Tuesday, September 26, 2017
17 order Notice of Voluntary Dismissal - Signed Tue 2:08 PM
NOTICE OF VOLUNTARY DISMISSAL OF DEFENDANT DAVID BASCH, WITH PREJUDICE PURSUANT TO F.R.C.P. 41(a)(1)(A)(i): PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that Plaintiff Christopher Sadowski ("Plaintiff"), pursuant to Federal Rule of Civil Procedure 41(a)(1)(A)(i), hereby voluntarily dismisses this action with prejudice against Defendant David Basch d/b/a Times Square Chronicles (Defendant Basch). Plaintiff maintains all claims against Defendant Suzanna Bowling. Defendant Basch has neither answered Plaintiff's Complaint nor filed a motion for summary judgment. Therefore, this party may be dismissed without an order of the Court pursuant to Rule 41(a)(1)(A)(i). SO ORDERED.*** Party David Basch (an individual) terminated. (Signed by Judge J. Paul Oetken on 9/22/2017) (ama) Modified on 9/26/2017 (ama)
Friday, September 22, 2017
misc Note to Attorney to E-Mail PDF Fri 8:53 AM
***NOTE TO ATTORNEY TO E-MAIL PDF. Note to Attorney Rayminh Ngo for noncompliance with Section 18.3 of the S.D.N.Y. Electronic Case Filing Rules & Instructions. E-MAIL the PDF for Document 16 Notice of Voluntary Dismissal to: [email protected]. (km)
Thursday, September 21, 2017
16 notice Notice of Voluntary Dismissal Thu 5:19 PM
NOTICE OF VOLUNTARY DISMISSAL Pursuant to Rule 41(a)(1)(A)(i) of the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure, the plaintiff(s) and or their counsel(s), hereby give notice that the above-captioned action is voluntarily dismissed, with prejudice against the defendant(s) David Basch. Document filed by Christopher Sadowski. (Ngo, Rayminh)
Monday, September 11, 2017
15 2 pgs order Order for Initial Pretrial Conference Mon 4:59 PM
ORDER: Counsel for the plaintiff Christopher Sadowski and any defendant who has been served with the complaint are directed to appear for an initial conference with the Court on October 5, 2017, at 11:15 a.m. The conference will be held in Courtroom 706 of the Thurgood Marshall United States Court House, 40 Foley Square, New York, New York. Those who appear at the pretrial conference must be authorized to negotiate terms of settlement. And as set forth herein. SO ORDERED. Initial Conference set for 10/5/2017 at 11:15 AM in Courtroom 706, 40 Centre Street, New York, NY 10007 before Judge J. Paul Oetken. (Signed by Judge J. Paul Oetken on 9/11/2017) Copy of this Order and the Court's Individual Practice in Pro Se Cases mailed to Pro Se parties by Chambers.(ama)
Friday, September 08, 2017
14 answer Answer to Complaint Mon 10:17 AM
ANSWER to1 Complaint. Document filed by Suzanna Bowling.(sc)
13 notice Notice of Appearance Mon 10:04 AM
NOTICE OF PRO SE APPEARANCE by Suzanna Bowling. (sc)
Thursday, August 10, 2017
12 order Order ~Util - Set Deadlines Thu 3:58 PM
ORDER: Defendant Suzanna Bowlings request for an extension of time to respond to the Complaint is GRANTED. Defendant Bowling shall answer or otherwise respond to the Complaint by September 9, 2017. Suzanna Bowling answer due 9/9/2017. (Signed by Judge J. Paul Oetken on 8/10/2017) (ap)
Wednesday, August 09, 2017
11 misc Letter Wed 3:22 PM
LETTER from Suzanna Bowling, dated 8/9/17 re: EXTENSION OF TIME. Document filed by Suzanna Bowling.(sc)
Thursday, May 25, 2017
9 service Summons Issued Thu 1:00 PM
ELECTRONIC SUMMONS ISSUED as to David Basch. (kl)
8 service Summons Issued Thu 12:58 PM
ELECTRONIC SUMMONS ISSUED as to Suzanna Bowling. (kl)
7 misc AO 121 Form Copyright - Case Opening - Submitted Thu 12:53 PM
AO 121 FORM COPYRIGHT - CASE OPENING - SUBMITTED. In compliance with the provisions of 17 U.S.C. 508, the Register of Copyrights is hereby advised that a court action has been filed on the following copyright(s) in the U.S. District Court Southern District of New York. Form e-mailed to Register of Copyrights. (kl)
misc Notice to Attorney Regarding Party Modification Thu 12:48 PM
***NOTICE TO ATTORNEY REGARDING PARTY MODIFICATION. Notice to attorney Rayminh L Ngo. The party information for the following party/parties has been modified: Suzanna Bowling, David Basch. The information for the party/parties has been modified for the following reason/reasons: party text was omitted. (kl)
notice Case Opening Initial Assignment Notice Thu 12:49 PM
CASE OPENING INITIAL ASSIGNMENT NOTICE: The above-entitled action is assigned to Judge J. Paul Oetken. Please download and review the Individual Practices of the assigned District Judge, located at[LINK:http://nysd.uscourts.gov/judges/District] . 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:http://nysd.uscourts.gov/ecf_filing.php] . (kl)
utility Case Designation Thu 12:50 PM
Magistrate Judge Debra C. Freeman is so designated. 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:http://nysd.uscourts.gov/forms.php] . (kl)
utility Case Designated ECF Thu 12:51 PM
Case Designated ECF. (kl)
Wednesday, May 24, 2017
6 misc Rule 7.1 Corporate Disclosure Statement Wed 8:53 PM
RULE 7.1 CORPORATE DISCLOSURE STATEMENT. No Corporate Parent. Document filed by Christopher Sadowski.(Ngo, Rayminh)
5 misc AO 121 Form Copyright - Notice of Submission by Attorney Wed 8:52 PM
AO 121 FORM COPYRIGHT - NOTICE OF SUBMISSION BY ATTORNEY. AO 121 Form Copyright for case opening submitted to court for review.(Ngo, Rayminh)
4 service Request for Issuance of Summons Wed 8:52 PM
REQUEST FOR ISSUANCE OF SUMMONS as to David Basch d/b/a Times Square Chronicles, re:1 Complaint. Document filed by Christopher Sadowski. (Ngo, Rayminh)
3 service Request for Issuance of Summons Wed 8:51 PM
REQUEST FOR ISSUANCE OF SUMMONS as to Suzanna Bowling d/b/a Times Square Chronicles, re:1 Complaint. Document filed by Christopher Sadowski. (Ngo, Rayminh)
2 misc Civil Cover Sheet Wed 8:45 PM
CIVIL COVER SHEET filed. (Ngo, Rayminh)
1 cmp Complaint Wed 8:43 PM
COMPLAINT against David Basch, Suzanna Bowling. (Filing Fee $ 400.00, Receipt Number 0208-13706542)Document filed by Christopher Sadowski.(Ngo, Rayminh)
Att: 1 Exhibit A-F
38 Sadowski v. Bowling et al Filed: May 24, 2017 as 1:2017cv03954 Second Circuit › New York › New York Southern District Higbee lawyer -Rayminh L Ngo
Friday, October 06, 2017
25 service Certificate of Service Other Fri 1:16 PM
CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE of Appearance of Counsel served on Defendant on October 5, 2017. Service was made by Mail. Document filed by Christopher Sadowski. (Brill, Robert)
Thursday, October 05, 2017
24 1 pgs order Order Referring Case to Magistrate Judge Fri 9:49 AM
ORDER REFERRING CASE TO MAGISTRATE JUDGE. Order that case be referred to the Clerk of Court for assignment to a Magistrate Judge for General Pretrial (includes scheduling, discovery, non-dispositive pretrial motions, and settlement). Referred to Magistrate Judge Debra C. Freeman. (Signed by Judge J. Paul Oetken on 10/5/2017) Copies Mailed By Chambers. (rj)
23 1 pgs order Order Fri 9:47 AM
ORDER. Defendant Suzanna Bowling's oral request for the Court to request pro bono counsel is GRANTED. Based on Defendants representations to the Court, it appears that she is unable to afford retained counsel. The Office of Pro Se Litigation is requested to seek pro bono counsel. SO ORDERED. (Signed by Judge J. Paul Oetken on 10/5/2017) Copies Mailed By Chambers. (rjm)
22 notice Notice of Appearance Thu 9:09 PM
NOTICE OF APPEARANCE by Robert Michael Brill on behalf of Christopher Sadowski. (Brill, Robert)
21 order Case Management Plan Thu 6:42 PM
CIVIL CASE MANAGEMENT PLAN AND SCHEDULING ORDER: 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). Fact Discovery due by 2/2/2018. Expert Discovery due by 2/5/2018. Deposition due by 2/5/2018. Ready for Trial by 2/20/2018. This case is to be tried to a jury. Best estimate of the length of trial is 2-3 days. (Signed by Judge J. Paul Oetken on 10/5/2017) MAILED TO PRO SE PARTY BY CHAMBERS. (ap)
20 discov Rule 26(f) Discovery Plan Report Thu 1:48 AM
RULE 26(f) DISCOVERY PLAN REPORT.Document filed by Christopher Sadowski.(Ngo, Rayminh)
misc FRCP 4 Service Package - Mailed Thu 3:34 PM
Defendant proceeding Pro Se was mailed an FRCP 4 (Information Package Mailed) to plaintiff at the address noted on the complaint/court's docket on 10/5/2017 via Regular Mail as per supervisor's instructions. The information package included: Judge's individual rules, Instructions for Litigants Who Do Not Have Attorneys, Notice Regarding Privacy and Public Access to Electronic Case files, A Motions Guide, A Notice that the Pro Se Manual has been discontinued, a Notice of Change of Address to use if your contact information changes, a consent to proceed before a Magistrate Judge, and consent to electronic service forms. (sbr)
Friday, September 29, 2017
19 service Affidavit of Service Complaints Fri 7:41 PM
AFFIDAVIT OF SERVICE of Summons and Amended Complaint. Suzanna Bowling served on 9/29/2017, answer due 10/20/2017. Service was made by Mail. Document filed by Christopher Sadowski. (Ngo, Rayminh)
18 cmp Amended Complaint Fri 6:45 PM
FIRST AMENDED COMPLAINT amending1 Complaint against Suzanna Bowling with JURY DEMAND.Document filed by Christopher Sadowski. Related document:1 Complaint.(Ngo, Rayminh)
Att: 1 Exhibit A-F
Tuesday, September 26, 2017
17 order Notice of Voluntary Dismissal - Signed Tue 2:08 PM
NOTICE OF VOLUNTARY DISMISSAL OF DEFENDANT DAVID BASCH, WITH PREJUDICE PURSUANT TO F.R.C.P. 41(a)(1)(A)(i): PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that Plaintiff Christopher Sadowski ("Plaintiff"), pursuant to Federal Rule of Civil Procedure 41(a)(1)(A)(i), hereby voluntarily dismisses this action with prejudice against Defendant David Basch d/b/a Times Square Chronicles (Defendant Basch). Plaintiff maintains all claims against Defendant Suzanna Bowling. Defendant Basch has neither answered Plaintiff's Complaint nor filed a motion for summary judgment. Therefore, this party may be dismissed without an order of the Court pursuant to Rule 41(a)(1)(A)(i). SO ORDERED.*** Party David Basch (an individual) terminated. (Signed by Judge J. Paul Oetken on 9/22/2017) (ama) Modified on 9/26/2017 (ama)
Friday, September 22, 2017
misc Note to Attorney to E-Mail PDF Fri 8:53 AM
***NOTE TO ATTORNEY TO E-MAIL PDF. Note to Attorney Rayminh Ngo for noncompliance with Section 18.3 of the S.D.N.Y. Electronic Case Filing Rules & Instructions. E-MAIL the PDF for Document 16 Notice of Voluntary Dismissal to: [email protected]. (km)
Thursday, September 21, 2017
16 notice Notice of Voluntary Dismissal Thu 5:19 PM
NOTICE OF VOLUNTARY DISMISSAL Pursuant to Rule 41(a)(1)(A)(i) of the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure, the plaintiff(s) and or their counsel(s), hereby give notice that the above-captioned action is voluntarily dismissed, with prejudice against the defendant(s) David Basch. Document filed by Christopher Sadowski. (Ngo, Rayminh)
Monday, September 11, 2017
15 2 pgs order Order for Initial Pretrial Conference Mon 4:59 PM
ORDER: Counsel for the plaintiff Christopher Sadowski and any defendant who has been served with the complaint are directed to appear for an initial conference with the Court on October 5, 2017, at 11:15 a.m. The conference will be held in Courtroom 706 of the Thurgood Marshall United States Court House, 40 Foley Square, New York, New York. Those who appear at the pretrial conference must be authorized to negotiate terms of settlement. And as set forth herein. SO ORDERED. Initial Conference set for 10/5/2017 at 11:15 AM in Courtroom 706, 40 Centre Street, New York, NY 10007 before Judge J. Paul Oetken. (Signed by Judge J. Paul Oetken on 9/11/2017) Copy of this Order and the Court's Individual Practice in Pro Se Cases mailed to Pro Se parties by Chambers.(ama)
Friday, September 08, 2017
14 answer Answer to Complaint Mon 10:17 AM
ANSWER to1 Complaint. Document filed by Suzanna Bowling.(sc)
13 notice Notice of Appearance Mon 10:04 AM
NOTICE OF PRO SE APPEARANCE by Suzanna Bowling. (sc)
Thursday, August 10, 2017
12 order Order ~Util - Set Deadlines Thu 3:58 PM
ORDER: Defendant Suzanna Bowlings request for an extension of time to respond to the Complaint is GRANTED. Defendant Bowling shall answer or otherwise respond to the Complaint by September 9, 2017. Suzanna Bowling answer due 9/9/2017. (Signed by Judge J. Paul Oetken on 8/10/2017) (ap)
Wednesday, August 09, 2017
11 misc Letter Wed 3:22 PM
LETTER from Suzanna Bowling, dated 8/9/17 re: EXTENSION OF TIME. Document filed by Suzanna Bowling.(sc)
Thursday, May 25, 2017
9 service Summons Issued Thu 1:00 PM
ELECTRONIC SUMMONS ISSUED as to David Basch. (kl)
8 service Summons Issued Thu 12:58 PM
ELECTRONIC SUMMONS ISSUED as to Suzanna Bowling. (kl)
7 misc AO 121 Form Copyright - Case Opening - Submitted Thu 12:53 PM
AO 121 FORM COPYRIGHT - CASE OPENING - SUBMITTED. In compliance with the provisions of 17 U.S.C. 508, the Register of Copyrights is hereby advised that a court action has been filed on the following copyright(s) in the U.S. District Court Southern District of New York. Form e-mailed to Register of Copyrights. (kl)
misc Notice to Attorney Regarding Party Modification Thu 12:48 PM
***NOTICE TO ATTORNEY REGARDING PARTY MODIFICATION. Notice to attorney Rayminh L Ngo. The party information for the following party/parties has been modified: Suzanna Bowling, David Basch. The information for the party/parties has been modified for the following reason/reasons: party text was omitted. (kl)
notice Case Opening Initial Assignment Notice Thu 12:49 PM
CASE OPENING INITIAL ASSIGNMENT NOTICE: The above-entitled action is assigned to Judge J. Paul Oetken. Please download and review the Individual Practices of the assigned District Judge, located at[LINK:http://nysd.uscourts.gov/judges/District] . 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:http://nysd.uscourts.gov/ecf_filing.php] . (kl)
utility Case Designation Thu 12:50 PM
Magistrate Judge Debra C. Freeman is so designated. 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:http://nysd.uscourts.gov/forms.php] . (kl)
utility Case Designated ECF Thu 12:51 PM
Case Designated ECF. (kl)
Wednesday, May 24, 2017
6 misc Rule 7.1 Corporate Disclosure Statement Wed 8:53 PM
RULE 7.1 CORPORATE DISCLOSURE STATEMENT. No Corporate Parent. Document filed by Christopher Sadowski.(Ngo, Rayminh)
5 misc AO 121 Form Copyright - Notice of Submission by Attorney Wed 8:52 PM
AO 121 FORM COPYRIGHT - NOTICE OF SUBMISSION BY ATTORNEY. AO 121 Form Copyright for case opening submitted to court for review.(Ngo, Rayminh)
4 service Request for Issuance of Summons Wed 8:52 PM
REQUEST FOR ISSUANCE OF SUMMONS as to David Basch d/b/a Times Square Chronicles, re:1 Complaint. Document filed by Christopher Sadowski. (Ngo, Rayminh)
3 service Request for Issuance of Summons Wed 8:51 PM
REQUEST FOR ISSUANCE OF SUMMONS as to Suzanna Bowling d/b/a Times Square Chronicles, re:1 Complaint. Document filed by Christopher Sadowski. (Ngo, Rayminh)
2 misc Civil Cover Sheet Wed 8:45 PM
CIVIL COVER SHEET filed. (Ngo, Rayminh)
1 cmp Complaint Wed 8:43 PM
COMPLAINT against David Basch, Suzanna Bowling. (Filing Fee $ 400.00, Receipt Number 0208-13706542)Document filed by Christopher Sadowski.(Ngo, Rayminh)
Att: 1 Exhibit A-F