Brewer v. New York State Department of Health

Federal Civil Lawsuit New York Northern District Court, Case No. 1:17-cv-00839
District Judge Lawrence E. Kahn, presiding
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Parties
No Logo Anonymized Party [B023861], Plaintiff
No Logo John Allen, Plaintiff

Represented by Unknown Firm

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, , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , Leon Marc Greenberg +1 702 383 6085 +1 702 385 1827 wagelaw@aol.com
, , , , , , , , , , , Bruce Howard Lehr +1 305 377 1777 +3770 377 377 0087 blehr18@aol.com
Space William A. Scott

Represented by BECHTOLD LAW FIRM

Name Phone Fax E-Mail
, , , , , , , , , , , Timothy M Bechtold +1 406 721 1435 tim@bechtoldlaw.net

Represented by Burke Harvey, LLC

Name Phone Fax E-Mail
, , , , , , , , , , , , , Andrew C Allen +1 205 930 9091 +1 205 930 9054 aallen@burkeharvey.com

Represented by BUXBAUM DAUE & FITZPATRICK

Name Phone Fax E-Mail
, , , , , E. Craig Daue +1 406 327 8677 +8299 829 829 9840 ecdaue@bdf-lawfirm.com

Represented by Halawa Correctional Facility

Name Phone Fax E-Mail
Space John Allen

Represented by Harrison Executive Centre

Name Phone Fax E-Mail
, , , , , , , , , , , , Martin E. Feldman +1 954 927 4097 +9274 927 927 4047 mfeldman@lff-law.com
, , , , , , , , , , , , Rebecca Hope Fischer +1 954 927 4097 +9274 927 927 4047

Represented by Johnson Trent West & Taylor

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, , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , Lori Ann Hood +1 713 860 0547 +1 713 222 2226 lhood@johnsontrent.com

Represented by Lavin Law Group, PA

Name Phone Fax E-Mail
, , , , , , , , , , , Andrew T. Lavin +1 954 967 2788 +9837 983 983 7021 alavin@lavinlawyers.com

Represented by Melton Espy & Williams, PC

Name Phone Fax E-Mail
, , , , , , Joseph Cleodus Espy, III +1 334 263 6621 +1 334 263 7252 jespy@mewlegal.com
, , , , , , James Flynn Mozingo +1 334 263 6621 +1 334 263 7252 fmozingo@mewlegal.com

Represented by Office of the Texas Attorney General

Name Phone Fax E-Mail
, , , , , , , , , , , Jared Evan Brehmer +1 512 463 2080 +1 512 936 2109 jared.brehmer@texasattorneygeneral.gov
, , , , , , , , , Briana Webb +1 512 463 2080 +1 512 936 2109 Briana.Webb@oag.texas.gov
, , , , , , , , , , , Ariel Wiley +1 713 567 9344 +1 512 936 2109 ariel.wiley@usdoj.gov

Represented by Parker Waichman Alonso, LLP

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, , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , Shunyi Joonho Hong +1 516 358 5300 +1 516 358 0400 sjhong@yourlawyer.com

Represented by WHITE ARNOLD & DOWD PC

Name Phone Fax E-Mail
, , , , , , John Guyler White +1 415 591 6000 +1 415 591 6091 JGWhite@cov.com
No Logo Samuel Nicklas Brewer, Plaintiff

Represented by Samuel Nicklas Brewer

Name Phone Fax E-Mail
Space Samuel Nicklas Brewer
v.
No Logo Howard Zucker, Defendant

Represented by Unknown Firm

Name Phone Fax E-Mail
Space William A. Scott

Represented by New York State Department Of Health

Name Phone Fax E-Mail
Space Roderick Arz +1 212 416 8633 Roderick.Arz@ag.ny.gov
Space Peter W. Beauchamp +1 212 416 8817 +1 212 416 6009 Peter.Beauchamp@ag.ny.gov
, John Peter Gasior +1 212 416 8570 +1 212 416 6077 john.gasior@ag.ny.gov
ATTORNEY TO BE NOTICED, LEAD ATTORNEY, ATTORNEY TO BE NOTICED, LEAD ATTORNEY, ATTORNEY TO BE NOTICED, LEAD ATTORNEY Suzanne Celia Grandt +1 212 416 8373 suzanne.grandt@ag.ny.gov
ATTORNEY TO BE NOTICED, LEAD ATTORNEY Joshua Evan Keller +1 212 416 8367 +1 212 416 6009 joshua.keller@ag.ny.gov
, Helena O. Pederson +1 518 776 2596 +1 518 915 7738 helena.pederson@ag.ny.gov
, , , Adele M. Taylor-Scott +1 518 473 4866 +1 518 473 1572 ascott@ag.ny.gov

Represented by Office of the New York Attorney General

Name Phone Fax E-Mail
TERMINATED: 02/01/2017, ATTORNEY TO BE NOTICED, LEAD ATTORNEY Jennifer C. Simon

Represented by Public Advocate for the City of New York

Name Phone Fax E-Mail
Space Zoey Chenitz +1 212 416 8249 +1 212 416 6009 zchenitz@cchr.nyc.gov
No Logo New York State Department Of Health, Defendant

Represented by Constantine Cannon, LLP

Name Phone Fax E-Mail
, , , Robert Louis Begleiter +1 212 350 2707 +1 212 350 2701 rbegleiter@constantinecannon.com
, , , Gary Malone +1 212 350 2744 +1 212 350 2701 gmalone@constantinecannon.com
, , , Harrison McAvoy +1 212 350 2766 +1 212 350 2701 hmcavoy@constantinecannon.com

Represented by New York State Department Of Health

Name Phone Fax E-Mail
, , , Linda Fang +1 212 416 8656 +1 212 416 6009 linda.fang@ag.ny.gov
, , , , , , , Barbara Kathryn Hathaway +1 212 416 8560 +1 212 416 6009 Barbara.Hathaway@ag.ny.gov
, , , , , James M. Hershler +1 212 416 8590 +1 212 416 6009 James.Hershler@ag.ny.gov
, , , Matthew Joseph Lawson +1 212 705 7569 +1 212 558 3588 matthew.lawson@ag.ny.gov
, , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , Ralph Pernick +1 516 248 3312 +1 516 747 6432 ralph.pernick@ag.ny.gov
Space William A. Scott +1 518 776 2255 william.scott@ag.ny.gov
, , , Todd Alan Spiegelman +1 212 416 8661 +1 212 416 6075 todd.spiegelman@ag.ny.gov

Represented by Public Advocate for the City of New York

Name Phone Fax E-Mail
Space Kathryn Elena Leone +1 212 788 8285 +1 212 788 8877 kleone@law.nyc.gov
Attributes
Citation Section 42 U.S.C. § 1983
Nature of Suit 440 - Civil Rights: Other
Jurisdiction Federal Question
Case Status closed
Jury Demand Plaintiff
Anonymization By SCALES
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Legal Document (Payment Possibly Required) 2 Filed: 8/1/2017, Entered: None Unknown Document Type
MOTION for Leave to Proceed in forma pauperis filed by Samuel Nicklas Brewer. Motions referred to Daniel J. Stewart. (mgh) (Entered: 08/02/2017)
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Legal Document (Payment Possibly Required) 1 Filed: 8/1/2017, Entered: None Unknown Document Type
COMPLAINT against John Allen, New York State Department of Health, Howard Zucker filed by Samuel Nicklas Brewer. (Attachments: # 1 Cover letter and Mailing Envelope)(mgh) (Entered: 08/02/2017)
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Legal Document (Payment Possibly Required) 27 Filed: 6/8/2018, Entered: 6/8/2018
MANDATE of USCA issued on 6/8/2018 as to 21 Notice of Appeal filed by B023861. IT IS HEREBY ORDERED that the Appellant's brief and appendix must be filed on or before May 22, 2018. It is further ORDERED that the appeal will be dismissed effective May 22, 2018 if the brief and appendix are not filed by that date. No extension of time to file will be granted. (mgh)
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Legal Document (Payment Possibly Required) 26 Filed: 3/12/2018, Entered: 3/12/2018
ELECTRONIC NOTICE AND CERTIFICATION sent to US Court of Appeals re 21 Notice of Appeal. (mgh)
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Legal Document (Payment Possibly Required) 25 Filed: 3/9/2018, Entered: 3/12/2018
Mail Returned as Undeliverable. re: 20 Judgment, sent to B023861 Address sent to 161 B Lake Avenue, Saratoga, NY 12886. (mgh)
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Legal Document (Payment Possibly Required) 24 Filed: 2/26/2018, Entered: 2/27/2018
RETURN RECEIPT unexecuted received as to B023861 re 20 Judgment. (jlb)
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Blank 23 Filed: 2/16/2018, Entered: 2/16/2018 Court Filing
TEXT ORDER: Plaintiff has moved for leave to appeal the Court's February 5, 2018 Decision and Order (Dkt. No. 19) in forma pauperis ("IFP"). Dkt. No. 22 ("Motion"). "A party who was permitted to proceed in forma pauperis in the district-court action... may proceed on appeal in forma pauperis without further authorization." Fed. R. App. P. 24(a)(3). Plaintiff was granted IFP status in this action on September 11, 2017, Dkt. No. 5, and no further authorization is required to appeal IFP. Therefore, the Motion (Dkt. No. 22) is DENIED as moot. Signed by Senior Judge Lawrence E. Kahn on February 16, 2018. (Copy served via regular mail)(sas)
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Legal Document (Payment Possibly Required) 22 Filed: 2/14/2018, Entered: 2/15/2018
MOTION for Leave to Appeal in forma pauperis filed by B023861. (Attachments: # 1 Mailing Envelope) (mgh)
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Legal Document (Payment Possibly Required) 21 Filed: 2/14/2018, Entered: 2/15/2018
NOTICE OF APPEAL as to 19 Order on Motion to Dismiss for Failure to State a Claim, 20 Judgment, by B023861. (Attachments: # 1 Transcript Information Form, # 2 Mailing Envelope)(mgh)
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Legal Document (Payment Possibly Required) 20 Filed: 2/14/2018, Entered: 2/14/2018 Court Filing
JUDGMENT: IT IS ORDERED AND ADJUDGED that in the above entitled action, the case is DISMISSED and judgment is entered in favor of the Defendants as against the Plaintiff, in accordance with the DECISION and ORDER of the Honorable Lawrence E. Kahn, U. S. District Judge, dated February 05, 2018. (Copy served via regular and certified mail) (sas)
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Legal Document (Payment Possibly Required) 19 Filed: 2/5/2018, Entered: 2/5/2018 Court Filing
DECISION AND ORDERED, that Defendants Motion (Dkt. No. 12) is GRANTED; and it is further ORDERED, that the Complaint (Dkt. No. 1) is DISMISSED with prejudice; and it is further ORDERED, that the Clerk of the Court is directed to enter judgment for Defendants and to close this case. Signed by Senior Judge Lawrence E. Kahn on February 05, 2018. (Copy served via regular and certified mail)(sas)
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Blank 18 Filed: 12/5/2017, Entered: 12/5/2017 Court Filing
TEXT NOTICE from the chambers of US District Judge, Lawrence E. Kahn: All motions are considered on the submission of the papers, only. No personal appearances are required. No oral arguments will be entertained. ***A copy of this Notice was served upon pro se party via US Mail. (sas)
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Blank  Filed: 11/29/2017, Entered: 11/29/2017
CLERK'S CORRECTION OF DOCKET ENTRY - Edited Text of 17 Declaration of Service to reflect proper identification of document. (jel, )
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Legal Document (Payment Possibly Required) 17 Filed: 11/28/2017, Entered: 11/28/2017
Declaration of Service re 16 Reply to Response to Motion Declaration of Service of a copy of Dkt #16 upon plaintiff by postal mail by John Allen, New York State Department of Health, Howard Zucker. (Scott, William) Modified on 11/29/2017 (jel, ).
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Legal Document (Payment Possibly Required) 16 Filed: 11/27/2017, Entered: 11/27/2017
REPLY to Response to Motion re 12 MOTION to Dismiss for Failure to State a Claim filed by John Allen, New York State Department of Health, Howard Zucker. (Scott, William)
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Legal Document (Payment Possibly Required) 15 Filed: 11/16/2017, Entered: 11/16/2017
RESPONSE in Opposition re 12 MOTION to Dismiss for Failure to State a Claim filed by B023861. (Attachments: # 1 Envelope)(mgh)
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Blank 14 Filed: 11/6/2017, Entered: 11/6/2017 Court Filing
TEXT ORDER granting 13 Letter Request. The Rule 16 Initial Conference scheduled for December 19, 2017 at 9:30 a.m. before the undersigned and the deadline to submit a proposed Civil Case Management Plan and exchange Mandatory Disclosures are ADJOURNED without date pending a decision on the dispositive motion. SO ORDERED by Magistrate Judge Daniel J. Stewart on 11/6/2017. (dpk)
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Legal Document (Payment Possibly Required) 13 Filed: 11/2/2017, Entered: 11/2/2017 Court Filing
Letter Motion from William A. Scott for John Allen, New York State Department of Health, Howard Zucker requesting Stay of Discovery submitted to Judge Stewart . (Scott, William)
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Legal Document (Payment Possibly Required) 12 Filed: 11/2/2017, Entered: 11/2/2017 Court Filing
MOTION to Dismiss for Failure to State a Claim Motion Hearing set for 12/15/2017 09:30 AM in Albany before Senior Judge Lawrence E. Kahn Response to Motion due by 11/28/2017 Reply to Response to Motion due by 12/4/2017. filed by John Allen, New York State Department of Health, Howard Zucker. (Attachments: # 1 Memorandum of Law, # 2 Declaration of Service) (Scott, William)
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Legal Document (Payment Possibly Required) 11 Filed: 10/24/2017, Entered: 10/24/2017
BILL OF COSTS submitted by US Marshal re: Service Fees. (mgh)
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Legal Document (Payment Possibly Required) 10 Filed: 10/20/2017, Entered: 10/20/2017
ACKNOWLEDGMENT OF SERVICE Executed as to Howard Zucker served on 10/20/2017, answer due 11/13/2017; New York State Department of Health served on 10/20/2017, answer due 11/13/2017. Acknowledgment filed by Howard Zucker; New York State Department of Health. (Attachments: # 1 Declaration of Service)(Scott, William)
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Legal Document (Payment Possibly Required) 9 Filed: 10/12/2017, Entered: 10/12/2017
NOTICE of Appearance by William A. Scott on behalf of John Allen (Attachments: # 1 Declaration of Service)(Scott, William)
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Legal Document (Payment Possibly Required) 8 Filed: 10/12/2017, Entered: 10/12/2017
ACKNOWLEDGMENT OF SERVICE Executed as to John Allen served on 10/12/2017, answer due 11/2/2017. Acknowledgment filed by John Allen. (Attachments: # 1 Declaration of Service)(Scott, William)
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Legal Document (Payment Possibly Required) 7 Filed: 9/20/2017, Entered: 9/20/2017 Court Filing
G.O. 25 FILING ORDER ISSUED: Initial Conference set for 12/19/2017 09:30 AM in Albany before Magistrate Judge Daniel J. Stewart. Civil Case Management Plan must be filed and Mandatory Disclosures are to be exchanged by the parties on or before 12/12/2017. (Pursuant to Local Rule 26.2, mandatory disclosures are to be exchanged among the parties but are NOT to be filed with the Court.) (mgh) [Mailed copy of GO 25 to plaintiff]
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Legal Document (Payment Possibly Required) 6 Filed: 9/20/2017, Entered: 9/20/2017
Summons Issued as to John Allen, New York State Department of Health, Howard Zucker. (Attachments: # 1 Summons issued as to John Allen, # 2 Summons Issue as to Howard Zucker)(mgh)
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Legal Document (Payment Possibly Required) 5 Filed: 9/11/2017, Entered: 9/12/2017 Court Filing
DECISION and ORDER: ORDERED, that Plaintiffs 2 Motion to Proceed In Forma Pauperis is granted.Upon receipt of the paperwork necessary for service, the Clerk shall issue Summonses and forward them, along with copies of the Complaint and a packet containing General Order 25, which sets forth the Civil Case Management Plan used by the Northern District of New York, to the United States Marshal for service upon the Defendants. Signed by Magistrate Judge Daniel J. Stewart on 9/11/2017. (Copy served via regular mail, along with blank forms)(mgh, )
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Legal Document (Payment Possibly Required) 4 Filed: 8/7/2017, Entered: 8/8/2017
Acknowledgment of Receipt of PRO SE HANDBOOK and NOTICE filed B023861. (Attachments: # 1 Cover Letter & Envelope) (mgh)
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Legal Document (Payment Possibly Required) 3 Filed: 8/2/2017, Entered: 8/2/2017
PRO SE HANDBOOK and NOTICE mailed to Plaintiff on 8/2/2017. (mgh)
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Legal Document (Payment Possibly Required) 2 Filed: 8/1/2017, Entered: 8/2/2017
MOTION for Leave to Proceed in forma pauperis filed by B023861. Motions referred to Daniel J. Stewart. (mgh)
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Legal Document (Payment Possibly Required) 1 Filed: 8/1/2017, Entered: 8/2/2017
COMPLAINT against John Allen, New York State Department of Health, Howard Zucker filed by B023861. (Attachments: # 1 Cover letter and Mailing Envelope)(mgh) [page 10 of the document image was received by the Court in the condition that it appears]Modified on 8/9/2017 (dictplp).
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