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CIVIL DOCKET FOR CASE #: 1:20-cv-05593-RA-GWG
Southern District of New York (Foley Square)
CIVIL DOCKET FOR CASE #: 1:20-cv-05593-RA-GWG
Eckhart et al v. Fox News Network, LLC et al
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Jennifer Eckhart
Plaintiff
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| Michael John Willemin Wigdor LLP 85 Fifth Avenue 5th fl. New York, NY 10003 (212) 257-6829 Fax: (212) 257-6845 mwillemin@wigdorlaw.com LEAD ATTORNEY ATTORNEY TO BE NOTICED | Douglas Holden Wigdor Wigdor LLP 85 Fifth Avenue 5th fl. New York, NY 10003 (212) 239-9292 Fax: (212) 239-9001 dwigdor@wigdorlaw.com ATTORNEY TO BE NOTICED | Renan F Varghese Wigdor LLP 85 Fifth Avenue 5th fl. New York, NY 10003 (212) 257-6824 Fax: (212) 257-6845 rvarghese@wigdorlaw.com ATTORNEY TO BE NOTICED | |
| Plaintiff |
Cathy Areu
Plaintiff
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| Representation | |||
| James Vagnini Valli Kane & Vagnini, LLP 600 Old Country Rd., Ste. 519 Garden City, NY 11530 (516) 203-7180 Fax: (516) 706-0248 jvagnini@vkvlawyers.com LEAD ATTORNEY ATTORNEY TO BE NOTICED | Sara Wyn Kane Valli Kane & Vagnini, LLP 600 Old Country Rd., Ste. 519 Garden City, NY 11530 (516) 203-7180 Fax: (516) 706-0248 skane@vkvlawyers.com LEAD ATTORNEY ATTORNEY TO BE NOTICED | Matthew L. Berman Valli Kane & Vagnini, LLP 600 Old Country Rd., Ste. 519 Garden City, NY 11530 (516) 203-7180 Fax: (516) 706-0248 mberman@vkvlawyers.com ATTORNEY TO BE NOTICED | |
| Michael John Willemin (See above for address) TERMINATED: 08/27/2020 | Monica Hincken Valli Kane & Vagnini, LLP 600 Old Country Rd., Ste. 519 Garden City, NY 11530 (516) 203-7180 mhincken@vkvlawyers.com ATTORNEY TO BE NOTICED | Robert John Valli , Jr Valli Kane & Vagnini, LLP 600 Old Country Rd., Ste. 519 Garden City, NY 11530 (516) 203-7180 Fax: (516) 706-0248 rvalli@vkvlawyers.com ATTORNEY TO BE NOTICED | |
| Defendant |
Fox News Network, LLC
Defendant
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| Danielle Justine Moss Proskauer Rose LLP (NYC) 11 Times Square New York, NY 10036 (212) 969-3000 dmoss@proskauer.com LEAD ATTORNEY ATTORNEY TO BE NOTICED | Kathleen M. McKenna Proskauer Rose LLP (NYC) 11 Times Square New York, NY 10036 (212) 969-3130 Fax: (212) 969-2900 kmckenna@proskauer.com LEAD ATTORNEY ATTORNEY TO BE NOTICED | Keisha-Ann Grace Gray Proskauer Rose LLP (NYC) 11 Times Square New York, NY 10036 (212) 969-3855 Fax: (212) 969-2900 kgray@proskauer.com LEAD ATTORNEY ATTORNEY TO BE NOTICED | |
| Lloyd Blades Chinn Proskauer Rose LLP (NYC) 11 Times Square New York, NY 10036 (212) 969-3000 Fax: (212) 969-2900 lchinn@proskauer.com LEAD ATTORNEY ATTORNEY TO BE NOTICED | Anthony J Dick Jones Day 51 Louisiana Ave., Nw Washington, DC 20001 (202) 879-7679 ajdick@jonesday.com ATTORNEY TO BE NOTICED | ||
| Defendant |
Ed Henry in his individual capacityDefendant
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| Catherine Foti Morvillo, Abramowitz, Grand, Iason, & Anello P.C. 565 5th Avenue New York, NY 10017 (212) 880-9530 Fax: (212) 856-9494 cfoti@maglaw.com LEAD ATTORNEY ATTORNEY TO BE NOTICED | Elkan Abramowitz Morvillo, Abramowitz, Grand, Iason, & Anello P.C. 565 5th Avenue New York, NY 10017 (212) 880-9300 Fax: (212) 856-9494 eabramowitz@maglaw.com LEAD ATTORNEY ATTORNEY TO BE NOTICED | Jayne Weintraub Sale & Weintraub, P.A. 2 South Biscayne Boulevard One Biscayne Tower-21st Floor Miami, FL 33131 (305) 374-1818 jweintraub@saleweintraub.com ATTORNEY TO BE NOTICED | |
| Jon A Sale Sale & Weintraub, P.A. 2 South Biscayne Boulevard Ste 2100 Miami, FL 33131 (305) 374-1818 jsale@saleweintraub.com ATTORNEY TO BE NOTICED | |||
Numbers shown are court assigned numbers.
| Entry | Filed | Description | |
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| 1 | Jul 20, 2020 | View | COMPLAINT against TUCKER CARLSON(in his professional capacities), TUCKER CARLSON(in his individual capacities), FOX NEWS NETWORK, LLC, SEAN HANNITY(in his individual capacities), SEAN HANNITY(in his professional capacities), ED HENRY(in his individual capacities), ED HENRY(in his professional capacities), HOWARD KURTZ(in his professional capacities), HOWARD KURTZ(in his individual capacities). (Filing Fee $ 400.00, Receipt Number ANYSDC-20762163)Document filed by CATHY AREU, JENNIFER ECKHART..(Willemin, Michael) (Entered: 07/20/2020) |
| 2 | Jul 20, 2020 | Request | CIVIL COVER SHEET filed..(Willemin, Michael) (Entered: 07/20/2020) |
| 3 | Jul 20, 2020 | Request | REQUEST FOR ISSUANCE OF SUMMONS as to FOX NEWS NETWORK, LLC, re: 1 Complaint,,. Document filed by CATHY AREU, JENNIFER ECKHART..(Willemin, Michael) (Entered: 07/20/2020) |
| 4 | Jul 20, 2020 | Request | REQUEST FOR ISSUANCE OF SUMMONS as to ED HENRY in his individual and professional capacities, re: 1 Complaint,,. Document filed by CATHY AREU, JENNIFER ECKHART..(Willemin, Michael) (Entered: 07/20/2020) |
| 5 | Jul 20, 2020 | Request | REQUEST FOR ISSUANCE OF SUMMONS as to SEAN HANNITY in his individual and professional capacities, re: 1 Complaint,,. Document filed by CATHY AREU, JENNIFER ECKHART..(Willemin, Michael) (Entered: 07/20/2020) |
| 6 | Jul 20, 2020 | Request | REQUEST FOR ISSUANCE OF SUMMONS as to TUCKER CARLSON in his individual and professional capacities, re: 1 Complaint,,. Document filed by CATHY AREU, JENNIFER ECKHART..(Willemin, Michael) (Entered: 07/20/2020) |
| 7 | Jul 20, 2020 | Request | REQUEST FOR ISSUANCE OF SUMMONS as to HOWARD KURTZ in his individual and professional capacities, re: 1 Complaint,,. Document filed by CATHY AREU, JENNIFER ECKHART..(Willemin, Michael) (Entered: 07/20/2020) |
| Jul 21, 2020 | CASE OPENING INITIAL ASSIGNMENT NOTICE: The above-entitled action is assigned to Judge Ronnie Abrams. Please download and review the Individual Practices of the assigned District Judge, located at 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 https://nysd.uscourts.gov/rules/ecf-related-instructions..(pne) (Entered: 07/21/2020) | ||
| Jul 21, 2020 | Magistrate Judge Barbara C. Moses 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: https://nysd.uscourts.gov/sites/default/files/2018-06/AO-3.pdf. (pne) (Entered: 07/21/2020) | ||
| Jul 21, 2020 | Case Designated ECF. (pne) (Entered: 07/21/2020) | ||
| Jul 21, 2020 | ***NOTICE TO ATTORNEY REGARDING PARTY MODIFICATION. Notice to attorney Michael John Willemin. The party information for the following party/parties has been modified: Jennifer Eckhart, Cathy Areu, Fox News Network, LLC, Ed Henry, Ed Henry, Sean Hannity, Sean Hannity, Tucker Carlson, Tucker Carlson, Howard Kurtz, Howard Kurtz. The information for the party/parties has been modified for the following reason/reasons: party name was entered in all caps. (pne) (Entered: 07/21/2020) | ||
| 8 | Jul 21, 2020 | Request | ELECTRONIC SUMMONS ISSUED as to Howard Kurtz(in his professional capacity), Howard Kurtz(in his individual capacity)..(pne) (Entered: 07/21/2020) |
| 9 | Jul 21, 2020 | Request | ELECTRONIC SUMMONS ISSUED as to Tucker Carlson(in his individual capacity), Tucker Carlson (in his professional capacity)..(pne) (Entered: 07/21/2020) |
| 10 | Jul 21, 2020 | Request | ELECTRONIC SUMMONS ISSUED as to Sean Hannity(in his individual capacity), Sean Hannity(in his professional capacity)..(pne) (Entered: 07/21/2020) |
| 11 | Jul 21, 2020 | Request | ELECTRONIC SUMMONS ISSUED as to Ed Henry(in his individual capacity), Ed Henry(in his professional capacity)..(pne) (Entered: 07/21/2020) |
| 12 | Jul 21, 2020 | Request | ELECTRONIC SUMMONS ISSUED as to Fox News Network, LLC..(pne) (Entered: 07/21/2020) |
| 13 | Jul 21, 2020 | Request | ORDER AND NOTICE OF INITIAL CONFERENCE: IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that counsel for all parties appear for an initial status conference by telephone on August 28, 2020 at 10:00 a.m. The dial-in information for that conference is provided below: Call-in Number: (888) 363-4749, Access Code: 1015508. The parties are advised that this is a public line available to the public and press and that no recordings are permitted. Plaintiffs are ordered to serve Defendants with a copy of this order by August 7, 2020 and to file an affidavit on ECF certifying that such service has been effectuated. SO ORDERED. Initial Conference set for 8/28/2020 at 10:00 AM before Judge Ronnie Abrams. (Signed by Judge Ronnie Abrams on 7/21/2020) (rj) (Entered: 07/21/2020) |
| 14 | Aug 17, 2020 | Request | NOTICE OF APPEARANCE by Elkan Abramowitz on behalf of Ed Henry(in his individual capacity), Ed Henry(in his professional capacity)..(Abramowitz, Elkan) (Entered: 08/17/2020) |
| 15 | Aug 17, 2020 | Request | NOTICE OF APPEARANCE by Catherine Foti on behalf of Ed Henry(in his individual capacity), Ed Henry(in his professional capacity)..(Foti, Catherine) (Entered: 08/17/2020) |
| 16 | Aug 18, 2020 | Request | MOTION for Jayne C. Weintraub to Appear Pro Hac Vice . Filing fee $ 200.00, receipt number ANYSDC-21206586. Motion and supporting papers to be reviewed by Clerk's Office staff. Document filed by Ed Henry(in his individual capacity), Ed Henry(in his professional capacity). (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit Exhibit A, # 2 Exhibit Exhibit B, # 3 Text of Proposed Order Exhibit C Proposed Order).(Weintraub, Jayne) (Entered: 08/18/2020) |
| 17 | Aug 18, 2020 | Request | NOTICE OF APPEARANCE by Jon A Sale on behalf of Ed Henry(in his individual capacity), Ed Henry(in his professional capacity)..(Sale, Jon) (Entered: 08/18/2020) |
| Aug 18, 2020 | >>>NOTICE REGARDING PRO HAC VICE MOTION. Regarding Document No. 16 MOTION for Jayne C. Weintraub to Appear Pro Hac Vice . Filing fee $ 200.00, receipt number ANYSDC-21206586. Motion and supporting papers to be reviewed by Clerk's Office staff.. The document has been reviewed and there are no deficiencies. (wb) (Entered: 08/18/2020) | ||
| 18 | Aug 19, 2020 | Request | ORDER granting 16 Motion for Jayne C. Weintraub to Appear Pro Hac Vice (HEREBY ORDERED by Judge Ronnie Abrams)(Text Only Order) (arc) (Entered: 08/19/2020) |
| 19 | Aug 21, 2020 | View | ACKNOWLEDGMENT OF SERVICE of Order and Notice of Initial Appearance served on Fox News Network, LLC, Ed Henry, Sean Hannity, Tucker Carlson and Howard Kurtz on July 30, 2020. Document filed by Cathy Areu, Jennifer Eckhart..(Willemin, Michael) (Entered: 08/21/2020) |
| 20 | Aug 21, 2020 | View | JOINT LETTER addressed to Judge Ronnie Abrams from Michael J. Willemin dated August 21, 2020 re: Order and Notice of Initial Conference. Document filed by Cathy Areu, Jennifer Eckhart..(Willemin, Michael) (Entered: 08/21/2020) |
| 21 | Aug 21, 2020 | Request | PROPOSED CASE MANAGEMENT PLAN. Document filed by Cathy Areu, Jennifer Eckhart..(Willemin, Michael) (Entered: 08/21/2020) |
| 22 | Aug 24, 2020 | Request | NOTICE OF APPEARANCE by Matthew L. Berman on behalf of Cathy Areu..(Berman, Matthew) (Entered: 08/24/2020) |
| 23 | Aug 24, 2020 | Request | NOTICE OF APPEARANCE by James Vagnini on behalf of Cathy Areu..(Vagnini, James) (Entered: 08/24/2020) |
| 24 | Aug 24, 2020 | Request | NOTICE OF APPEARANCE by Sara Wyn Kane on behalf of Cathy Areu..(Kane, Sara) (Entered: 08/24/2020) |
| 25 | Aug 24, 2020 | Request | NOTICE OF APPEARANCE by Monica Hincken on behalf of Cathy Areu..(Hincken, Monica) (Entered: 08/24/2020) |
| 26 | Aug 24, 2020 | View | NOTICE of Substitution of Attorney. Old Attorney: Douglas H. Wigdor & Michael J. Willemin, New Attorney: James Vagnini - Valli Kane & Vagnini LLP, Address: Valli Kane & Vagnini LLP, 600 Old Country Road, Suite 519, Garden City, NY, 11530, 516-203-7180. Document filed by Cathy Areu..(Vagnini, James) (Entered: 08/24/2020) |
| 27 | Aug 25, 2020 | Request | NOTICE OF APPEARANCE by Kathleen M. McKenna on behalf of Tucker Carlson(in his individual capacity), Fox News Network, LLC, Sean Hannity(in his individual capacity), Howard Kurtz(in his professional capacity)..(McKenna, Kathleen) (Entered: 08/25/2020) |
| 28 | Aug 25, 2020 | Request | NOTICE OF APPEARANCE by Keisha-Ann Grace Gray on behalf of Tucker Carlson (in his professional capacity), Fox News Network, LLC, Sean Hannity(in his individual capacity), Howard Kurtz(in his professional capacity)..(Gray, Keisha-Ann) (Entered: 08/25/2020) |
| 29 | Aug 25, 2020 | Request | NOTICE OF APPEARANCE by Lloyd Blades Chinn on behalf of Tucker Carlson(in his individual capacity), Fox News Network, LLC, Sean Hannity(in his individual capacity), Howard Kurtz(in his professional capacity)..(Chinn, Lloyd) (Entered: 08/25/2020) |
| 30 | Aug 25, 2020 | Request | NOTICE OF APPEARANCE by Danielle Justine Moss on behalf of Tucker Carlson (in his professional capacity), Fox News Network, LLC, Sean Hannity(in his individual capacity), Howard Kurtz(in his professional capacity)..(Moss, Danielle) (Entered: 08/25/2020) |
| 31 | Aug 25, 2020 | Request | RULE 7.1 CORPORATE DISCLOSURE STATEMENT. Identifying Corporate Parent FOX Corporation for Fox News Network, LLC. Document filed by Fox News Network, LLC..(McKenna, Kathleen) (Entered: 08/25/2020) |
| 32 | Aug 25, 2020 | View | FIRST LETTER MOTION for Extension of Time to Respond to Rule 11 Notice and Amend Complaint and Case Management Plan addressed to Judge Ronnie Abrams from Matthew Berman dated 08-25-2020. Document filed by Cathy Areu..(Berman, Matthew) (Entered: 08/25/2020) |
| 33 | Aug 26, 2020 | View | LETTER addressed to Judge Ronnie Abrams from Kathleen McKenna dated August 26 2020 re: Response to Extension of Time to Respond to Rule 11 Notice and Amend Complaint and Case Management Plan. Document filed by Tucker Carlson(in his individual capacity), Tucker Carlson (in his professional capacity), Fox News Network, LLC, Sean Hannity(in his individual capacity), Sean Hannity(in his professional capacity), Howard Kurtz(in his professional capacity), Howard Kurtz(in his individual capacity)..(McKenna, Kathleen) (Entered: 08/26/2020) |
| 34 | Aug 26, 2020 | View | LETTER addressed to Judge Ronnie Abrams from Michael J. Willemin dated August 26, 2020 re: Opposition to a Rule 11 Motion for Sanctions. Document filed by Cathy Areu, Jennifer Eckhart..(Willemin, Michael) (Entered: 08/26/2020) |
| 35 | Aug 27, 2020 | View | ORDER granting in part and denying in part 32 Letter Motion for Extension of Time. Application granted in part. Plaintiff shall file her amended complaint, or response to the Rule 11 Notice, no later than September 11, 2020. By separate order, the Court will grant Plaintiff Cathy Areu's motion to substitute counsel. All further scheduling issues will be addressed at Friday's initial conference. SO ORDERED. Amended Pleadings due by 9/11/2020. (Signed by Judge Ronnie Abrams on 8/26/2020) (rj) (Entered: 08/27/2020) |
| 36 | Aug 27, 2020 | Request | CONSENT ORDER GRANTING SUBSTITUTION OF ATTORNEY: Notice is hereby given that, subject to approval by the court, Cathy Areu substitutes, James A. Vagnini, State Bar No. NYS 2958130 as counsel of record in place of Douglas H. Wigdor and Michael J. Willemin. The substitution of attorney is hereby approved and so ORDERED. Attorney Michael John Willemin terminated. (Signed by Judge Ronnie Abrams on 8/26/2020) (rj) (Entered: 08/27/2020) |
| 37 | Aug 27, 2020 | Request | NOTICE OF APPEARANCE by Renan F Varghese on behalf of Jennifer Eckhart..(Varghese, Renan) (Entered: 08/27/2020) |
| Aug 28, 2020 | Minute Entry for proceedings held before Judge Ronnie Abrams: Initial Pretrial Conference held on 8/28/2020. (Court Reporter Khris Sellin) (arc) (Entered: 08/28/2020) | ||
| 38 | Sep 11, 2020 | View | AMENDED COMPLAINT amending 1 Complaint,, against Tucker Carlson(in his individual capacity), Tucker Carlson (in his professional capacity), Fox News Network, LLC, Sean Hannity(in his individual capacity), Sean Hannity(in his professional capacity), Ed Henry(in his individual capacity), Ed Henry(in his professional capacity), Howard Kurtz(in his professional capacity), Howard Kurtz(in his individual capacity) with JURY DEMAND.Document filed by Cathy Areu. Related document: 1 Complaint,,..(Vagnini, James) (Entered: 09/11/2020) |
| 39 | Sep 11, 2020 | View | LETTER addressed to Judge Ronnie Abrams from James Vagnini dated September 11, 2020 re: Amendment of Complaint. Document filed by Cathy Areu..(Vagnini, James) (Entered: 09/11/2020) |
| 40 | Sep 11, 2020 | Request | TRANSCRIPT of Proceedings re: CONFERENCE held on 8/28/2020 before Judge Ronnie Abrams. Court Reporter/Transcriber: Khristine Sellin, (212) 805-0300. 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 10/2/2020. Redacted Transcript Deadline set for 10/13/2020. Release of Transcript Restriction set for 12/10/2020..(McGuirk, Kelly) (Entered: 09/11/2020) |
| 41 | Sep 11, 2020 | Request | NOTICE OF FILING OF OFFICIAL TRANSCRIPT Notice is hereby given that an official transcript of a CONFERENCE proceeding held on 8/28/2020 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) (Entered: 09/11/2020) |
| 42 | Sep 14, 2020 | View | LETTER addressed to Judge Ronnie Abrams from James Vagnini dated September 14, 2020 re: update on EEOC - Right To Sue Notice - Cathy Areu. Document filed by Cathy Areu..(Vagnini, James) (Entered: 09/14/2020) |
| 43 | Sep 16, 2020 | View | LETTER addressed to Judge Ronnie Abrams from Kathleen M. McKenna dated September 16 2020 re: Plaintiffs September 11 letter and Amended Complaint. Document filed by Tucker Carlson(in his individual capacity), Tucker Carlson (in his professional capacity), Fox News Network, LLC, Sean Hannity(in his individual capacity), Sean Hannity(in his professional capacity), Howard Kurtz(in his professional capacity), Howard Kurtz(in his individual capacity)..(McKenna, Kathleen) (Entered: 09/16/2020) |
| 44 | Sep 18, 2020 | Request | ORDER: IT IS HEREBY ORDERED that counsel for all parties shall appear telephonically for conference on October 5, 2020 at 4:00 pm. The dial-in information for the call is provided below: Call-in Number: (888) 363-4749 Access Code: 1015508 If this date and time does not work for any of the parties, the parties shall notify the court, consult with co-counsel and opposing parties, and propose alternative dates and times. If Plaintiffs wish to be heard in writing on the issue of severance, they shall submit a letter to the Court no later than September 28, 2020. If Defendants wish to respond, they shall do so no later than October 2, 2020. SO ORDERED. (Telephone Conference set for 10/5/2020 at 04:00 PM before Judge Ronnie Abrams.) (Signed by Judge Ronnie Abrams on 9/18/2020) (jca) (Entered: 09/18/2020) |
| 45 | Sep 23, 2020 | View | LETTER MOTION for Extension of Time to File Answer re: 38 Amended Complaint,, addressed to Judge Ronnie Abrams from Kathleen M. McKenna dated 9/23/2020. Document filed by Tucker Carlson(in his individual capacity), Tucker Carlson (in his professional capacity), Fox News Network, LLC, Sean Hannity(in his individual capacity), Sean Hannity(in his professional capacity), Howard Kurtz(in his professional capacity), Howard Kurtz(in his individual capacity)..(McKenna, Kathleen) (Entered: 09/23/2020) |
| 46 | Sep 23, 2020 | View | LETTER addressed to Judge Ronnie Abrams from Catherine M. Foti dated September 23, 2020 re: Fox News Defendants' Letter Motion for Extension of Time to File Answer. Document filed by Ed Henry(in his individual capacity), Ed Henry(in his professional capacity)..(Foti, Catherine) (Entered: 09/23/2020) |
| 47 | Sep 23, 2020 | Request | FIRST LETTER addressed to Judge Ronnie Abrams from Matthew Berman dated September 23, 2020 re: Defendants' Motion for an Extension. Document filed by Cathy Areu, Jennifer Eckhart..(Berman, Matthew) (Entered: 09/23/2020) |
| 48 | Sep 24, 2020 | Request | ORDER granting 45 Letter Motion for Extension of Time to Answer re 38 Amended Complaint,. Application granted. Defendants shall file an answer or otherwise respond to the amended complaint no later than October 19, 2020. The conference shall proceed as scheduled on October 5, 2020 at 4:00 pm. SO ORDERED. Tucker Carlson(in his individual capacity) answer due 10/19/2020; Tucker Carlson (in his professional capacity) answer due 10/19/2020; Fox News Network, LLC answer due 10/19/2020; Sean Hannity(in his individual capacity) answer due 10/19/2020; Ed Henry(in his individual capacity) answer due 10/19/2020; Howard Kurtz(in his professional capacity) answer due 10/19/2020. (Signed by Judge Ronnie Abrams on 9/24/2020) (rj) (Entered: 09/24/2020) |
| 49 | Sep 28, 2020 | View | LETTER addressed to Judge Ronnie Abrams from James A. Vagnini dated September 28, 2020 re: Plaintiff Areu's position on severance. Document filed by Cathy Areu..(Vagnini, James) (Entered: 09/28/2020) |
| 50 | Sep 29, 2020 | Request | NOTICE OF APPEARANCE by Anthony J Dick on behalf of Tucker Carlson(in his individual capacity), Tucker Carlson (in his professional capacity), Fox News Network, LLC, Sean Hannity(in his individual capacity), Sean Hannity(in his professional capacity), Howard Kurtz(in his professional capacity), Howard Kurtz(in his individual capacity)..(Dick, Anthony) (Entered: 09/29/2020) |
| 51 | Sep 29, 2020 | Request | LETTER MOTION for Leave to File Excess Pages addressed to Judge Ronnie Abrams from Kathleen M. McKenna dated 9/29/2020. Document filed by Tucker Carlson(in his individual capacity), Tucker Carlson (in his professional capacity), Fox News Network, LLC, Sean Hannity(in his individual capacity), Sean Hannity(in his professional capacity), Howard Kurtz(in his professional capacity), Howard Kurtz(in his individual capacity)..(McKenna, Kathleen) (Entered: 09/29/2020) |
| 52 | Sep 29, 2020 | View | MOTION for Sanctions . Document filed by Tucker Carlson(in his individual capacity), Tucker Carlson (in his professional capacity), Fox News Network, LLC, Sean Hannity(in his individual capacity), Sean Hannity(in his professional capacity), Howard Kurtz(in his professional capacity), Howard Kurtz(in his individual capacity)..(McKenna, Kathleen) (Entered: 09/29/2020) |
| 53 | Sep 29, 2020 | View | MEMORANDUM OF LAW in Support re: 52 MOTION for Sanctions . . Document filed by Tucker Carlson(in his individual capacity), Tucker Carlson (in his professional capacity), Fox News Network, LLC, Sean Hannity(in his individual capacity), Sean Hannity(in his professional capacity), Howard Kurtz(in his professional capacity), Howard Kurtz(in his individual capacity)..(McKenna, Kathleen) (Entered: 09/29/2020) |
| 54 | Sep 29, 2020 | Request | DECLARATION of Kathleen M. McKenna in Support re: 52 MOTION for Sanctions .. Document filed by Tucker Carlson(in his individual capacity), Tucker Carlson (in his professional capacity), Fox News Network, LLC, Sean Hannity(in his individual capacity), Sean Hannity(in his professional capacity), Howard Kurtz(in his professional capacity), Howard Kurtz(in his individual capacity). (Attachments: # 1 Exhibits A - D).(McKenna, Kathleen) (Entered: 09/29/2020) |
| 55 | Sep 29, 2020 | Request | AFFIDAVIT of Christen Bloom in Support re: 52 MOTION for Sanctions .. Document filed by Tucker Carlson(in his individual capacity), Tucker Carlson (in his professional capacity), Fox News Network, LLC, Sean Hannity(in his individual capacity), Sean Hannity(in his professional capacity), Howard Kurtz(in his professional capacity), Howard Kurtz(in his individual capacity)..(McKenna, Kathleen) (Entered: 09/29/2020) |
| 56 | Sep 29, 2020 | Request | DECLARATION of Gianno Caldwell in Support re: 52 MOTION for Sanctions .. Document filed by Tucker Carlson(in his individual capacity), Tucker Carlson (in his professional capacity), Fox News Network, LLC, Sean Hannity(in his individual capacity), Sean Hannity(in his professional capacity), Howard Kurtz(in his professional capacity), Howard Kurtz(in his individual capacity). (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A).(McKenna, Kathleen) (Entered: 09/29/2020) |
| 57 | Sep 29, 2020 | View | AFFIDAVIT of Tucker Carlson in Support re: 52 MOTION for Sanctions .. Document filed by Tucker Carlson(in his individual capacity), Tucker Carlson (in his professional capacity), Fox News Network, LLC, Sean Hannity(in his individual capacity), Sean Hannity(in his professional capacity), Howard Kurtz(in his professional capacity), Howard Kurtz(in his individual capacity). (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A).(McKenna, Kathleen) (Entered: 09/29/2020) |
| 58 | Sep 29, 2020 | Request | AFFIDAVIT of Jacob Chludzinski in Support re: 52 MOTION for Sanctions .. Document filed by Tucker Carlson(in his individual capacity), Tucker Carlson (in his professional capacity), Fox News Network, LLC, Sean Hannity(in his individual capacity), Sean Hannity(in his professional capacity), Howard Kurtz(in his professional capacity), Howard Kurtz(in his individual capacity). (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A).(McKenna, Kathleen) (Entered: 09/29/2020) |
| 59 | Sep 29, 2020 | Request | AFFIDAVIT of Tiffany Fazio in Support re: 52 MOTION for Sanctions .. Document filed by Tucker Carlson(in his individual capacity), Tucker Carlson (in his professional capacity), Fox News Network, LLC, Sean Hannity(in his individual capacity), Sean Hannity(in his professional capacity), Howard Kurtz(in his professional capacity), Howard Kurtz(in his individual capacity)..(McKenna, Kathleen) (Entered: 09/29/2020) |
| 60 | Sep 29, 2020 | Request | AFFIDAVIT of Robert Galker in Support re: 52 MOTION for Sanctions .. Document filed by Tucker Carlson(in his individual capacity), Tucker Carlson (in his professional capacity), Fox News Network, LLC, Sean Hannity(in his individual capacity), Sean Hannity(in his professional capacity), Howard Kurtz(in his professional capacity), Howard Kurtz(in his individual capacity). (Attachments: # 1 Exhibits A - B).(McKenna, Kathleen) (Entered: 09/29/2020) |
| 61 | Sep 29, 2020 | Request | AFFIDAVIT of Chelsea Gilman in Support re: 52 MOTION for Sanctions .. Document filed by Tucker Carlson(in his individual capacity), Tucker Carlson (in his professional capacity), Fox News Network, LLC, Sean Hannity(in his individual capacity), Sean Hannity(in his professional capacity), Howard Kurtz(in his professional capacity), Howard Kurtz(in his individual capacity)..(McKenna, Kathleen) (Entered: 09/29/2020) |
| 62 | Sep 29, 2020 | View | AFFIDAVIT of Sean Hannity in Support re: 52 MOTION for Sanctions .. Document filed by Tucker Carlson(in his individual capacity), Tucker Carlson (in his professional capacity), Fox News Network, LLC, Sean Hannity(in his individual capacity), Sean Hannity(in his professional capacity), Howard Kurtz(in his professional capacity), Howard Kurtz(in his individual capacity)..(McKenna, Kathleen) (Entered: 09/29/2020) |
| 63 | Sep 29, 2020 | Request | AFFIDAVIT of Christine Henry in Support re: 52 MOTION for Sanctions .. Document filed by Tucker Carlson(in his individual capacity), Tucker Carlson (in his professional capacity), Fox News Network, LLC, Sean Hannity(in his individual capacity), Howard Kurtz(in his professional capacity), Howard Kurtz(in his individual capacity)..(McKenna, Kathleen) (Entered: 09/29/2020) |
| 64 | Sep 29, 2020 | View | AFFIDAVIT of Howard Kurtz in Support re: 52 MOTION for Sanctions .. Document filed by Tucker Carlson(in his individual capacity), Tucker Carlson (in his professional capacity), Fox News Network, LLC, Sean Hannity(in his individual capacity), Sean Hannity(in his professional capacity), Howard Kurtz(in his professional capacity), Howard Kurtz(in his individual capacity). (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A).(McKenna, Kathleen) (Entered: 09/29/2020) |
| 65 | Sep 29, 2020 | Request | DECLARATION of Kevin Lord in Support re: 52 MOTION for Sanctions .. Document filed by Tucker Carlson(in his individual capacity), Tucker Carlson (in his professional capacity), Fox News Network, LLC, Sean Hannity(in his individual capacity), Sean Hannity(in his professional capacity), Howard Kurtz(in his professional capacity), Howard Kurtz(in his individual capacity)..(McKenna, Kathleen) (Entered: 09/29/2020) |
| 66 | Sep 29, 2020 | Request | AFFIDAVIT of Emily Lynn in Support re: 52 MOTION for Sanctions .. Document filed by Tucker Carlson(in his individual capacity), Tucker Carlson (in his professional capacity), Fox News Network, LLC, Sean Hannity(in his individual capacity), Sean Hannity(in his professional capacity), Howard Kurtz(in his professional capacity), Howard Kurtz(in his individual capacity)..(McKenna, Kathleen) (Entered: 09/29/2020) |
| 67 | Sep 29, 2020 | Request | AFFIDAVIT of Owen Renfro in Support re: 52 MOTION for Sanctions .. Document filed by Tucker Carlson(in his individual capacity), Tucker Carlson (in his professional capacity), Fox News Network, LLC, Sean Hannity(in his individual capacity), Sean Hannity(in his professional capacity), Howard Kurtz(in his professional capacity), Howard Kurtz(in his individual capacity)..(McKenna, Kathleen) (Entered: 09/29/2020) |
| 68 | Sep 29, 2020 | Request | AFFIDAVIT of Deborah Steele in Support re: 52 MOTION for Sanctions .. Document filed by Tucker Carlson(in his individual capacity), Tucker Carlson (in his professional capacity), Fox News Network, LLC, Sean Hannity(in his individual capacity), Sean Hannity(in his professional capacity), Howard Kurtz(in his professional capacity), Howard Kurtz(in his individual capacity). (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A - C).(McKenna, Kathleen) (Entered: 09/29/2020) |
| 69 | Sep 30, 2020 | Request | ORDER granting 51 Letter Motion for Leave to File Excess Pages. Application granted. SO ORDERED. (Signed by Judge Ronnie Abrams on 9/30/2020) (kv) (Entered: 09/30/2020) |
| 70 | Oct 1, 2020 | Request | NOTICE OF APPEARANCE by Robert John Valli, Jr on behalf of Cathy Areu..(Valli, Robert) (Entered: 10/01/2020) |
| 71 | Oct 1, 2020 | Request | ORDER: The conference scheduled for October 5, 2020 at 4:00 pm is hereby adjourned until October 7, 2020 at 3:00 pm. The dial-in information for the call is provided below: Call-in Number: (888) 363- 4749 Access Code: 1015508. The parties are reminded that this is a public line, available to the press and the public. SO ORDERED. Telephone Conference set for 10/7/2020 at 03:00 PM before Judge Ronnie Abrams. (Signed by Judge Ronnie Abrams on 10/1/2020) (kv) (Entered: 10/01/2020) |
| 72 | Oct 2, 2020 | View | LETTER addressed to Judge Ronnie Abrams from Kathleen M. McKenna dated 10/2/2020 re: Response to Plaintiff Areu's Letter (Dkt. No. 49). Document filed by Tucker Carlson(in his individual capacity), Tucker Carlson (in his professional capacity), Fox News Network, LLC, Sean Hannity(in his individual capacity), Sean Hannity(in his professional capacity), Howard Kurtz(in his professional capacity), Howard Kurtz(in his individual capacity)..(McKenna, Kathleen) (Entered: 10/02/2020) |
| 73 | Oct 2, 2020 | Request | LETTER addressed to Judge Ronnie Abrams from Catherine M. Foti dated 10/2/2020 re: Response to Plaintiff Areus letter concerning severance. Document filed by Ed Henry(in his individual capacity), Ed Henry(in his professional capacity)..(Foti, Catherine) (Entered: 10/02/2020) |
| 74 | Oct 5, 2020 | View | LETTER addressed to Judge Ronnie Abrams from Michael J. Willemin dated October 5, 2020 re: October 7, 2020 Status Conference. Document filed by Jennifer Eckhart..(Willemin, Michael) (Entered: 10/05/2020) |
| Oct 7, 2020 | Minute Entry for proceedings held before Judge Ronnie Abrams: Telephone Conference held on 10/7/2020. (Court Reporter Rose Prater) (arc) (Entered: 10/08/2020) | ||
| 75 | Oct 8, 2020 | Request | ORDER: As discussed in yesterday's conference, it is hereby: ORDERED that Plaintiff Areu and Plaintiff Eckhart's claims be severed into two separate lawsuits. IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that no later than October 13, 2020, counsel for Plaintiff Areu and counsel for Defendants file a joint letter on Ms. Areu's desire to amend her complaint to include a class claim. IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that Defendants' motions to dismiss Plaintiff Eckhart's complaint remain due on October 19, 2020. Plaintiff Eckhart's memorandum in opposition to the motion to dismiss shall be filed no later than November 9, 2020, and Defendants' reply shall be filed no later than November 23, 2020. Plaintiff Areu's memoranda in opposition to Defendants' Rule 11 motion shall be filed no later than October 23, 2020, and Defendants' reply shall be filed no later than October 30, 2020. SO ORDERED. Motions due by 10/19/2020. Responses due by 11/9/2020 Replies due by 11/23/2020. (Signed by Judge Ronnie Abrams on 10/8/2020) (kv) (Entered: 10/08/2020) |
| 76 | Oct 13, 2020 | View | JOINT LETTER addressed to Judge Ronnie Abrams from Robert J. Valli, Jr. dated October 13, 2020 re: Scheduling. Document filed by Cathy Areu..(Valli, Robert) (Entered: 10/13/2020) |
| 77 | Oct 14, 2020 | View | SECOND AMENDED COMPLAINT amending 1 Complaint,, 38 Amended Complaint,, against Tucker Carlson(in his individual capacity), Tucker Carlson (in his professional capacity), Fox News Network, LLC, Sean Hannity(in his individual capacity), Sean Hannity(in his professional capacity), Ed Henry(in his individual capacity), Ed Henry(in his professional capacity), Howard Kurtz(in his professional capacity), Howard Kurtz(in his individual capacity) with JURY DEMAND.Document filed by Cathy Areu. Related document: 1 Complaint,, 38 Amended Complaint,,..(Berman, Matthew) (Entered: 10/14/2020) |
| 78 | Oct 14, 2020 | View | SECOND AMENDED COMPLAINT amending 1 Complaint,, 38 Amended Complaint,, against Fox News Network, LLC, Ed Henry(in his individual capacity), Ed Henry(in his professional capacity) with JURY DEMAND.Document filed by Jennifer Eckhart. Related document: 1 Complaint,, 38 Amended Complaint,,..(Willemin, Michael) (Entered: 10/14/2020) |
| 79 | Oct 15, 2020 | Request | MEMO ENDORSEMENT on re: 76 Letter Scheduling filed by Cathy Areu. ENDORSEMENT: Application granted. Defendants shall file their motion to dismiss no later than October 19, 2020. Plaintiff Areu shall file her opposition no later than November 9, 2020. Defendants shall file their reply no later than November 23, 2020. SO ORDERED., ( Motions due by 10/19/2020., Responses due by 11/9/2020, Replies due by 11/23/2020.) (Signed by Judge Ronnie Abrams on 10/15/20) (yv) (Entered: 10/15/2020) |
| 80 | Oct 16, 2020 | Request | LETTER MOTION for Leave to File Excess Pages addressed to Judge Ronnie Abrams from Catherine M. Foti dated 10/16/2020. Document filed by Ed Henry(in his individual capacity), Ed Henry(in his professional capacity)..(Foti, Catherine) (Entered: 10/16/2020) |
| 81 | Oct 16, 2020 | Request | ORDER: For the reasons articulated at the October 7, 2020 hearing, the Clerk of Court is respectfully directed to sever the claims brought by Ms. Eckhart from the claims brought by Ms. Areu. See Fed. R. Civ. P. 21. Both lawsuits will remain before Judge Abrams. The Clerk of Court is also directed to docket Ms. Areu's second amended complaintcurrently at case no. 20-CV-5593 Dkt. 77as the operative complaint in Ms. Areu's lawsuit, which shall be given a new case number. Ms. Eckhart's second amended complaintcurrently at case no. 20-CV-5593 Dkt. 78will be remain operative complaint in Ms. Eckhart's lawsuit. SO ORDERED. (Signed by Judge Ronnie Abrams on 10/16/2020) (kv) Transmission to Civil Case Openings Clerk for processing. (Entered: 10/16/2020) |
| 82 | Oct 19, 2020 | Request | ORDER granting 80 Letter Motion for Leave to File Excess Pages. Application granted. SO ORDERED. (Signed by Judge Ronnie Abrams on 10/19/2020) (kv) (Entered: 10/19/2020) |
| 83 | Oct 19, 2020 | View | MOTION to Dismiss ., MOTION for More Definite Statement . Document filed by Ed Henry(in his individual capacity), Ed Henry(in his professional capacity)..(Foti, Catherine) (Entered: 10/19/2020) |
| 84 | Oct 19, 2020 | View | MEMORANDUM OF LAW in Support re: 83 MOTION to Dismiss . MOTION for More Definite Statement . . Document filed by Ed Henry(in his individual capacity), Ed Henry(in his professional capacity)..(Foti, Catherine) (Entered: 10/19/2020) |
| 85 | Oct 19, 2020 | Request | DECLARATION of Catherine M. Foti in Support re: 83 MOTION to Dismiss . MOTION for More Definite Statement .. Document filed by Ed Henry(in his individual capacity), Ed Henry(in his professional capacity). (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A, # 2 Exhibit B, # 3 Exhibit C, # 4 Exhibit D, # 5 Exhibit E, # 6 Exhibit F, # 7 Exhibit G, # 8 Exhibit H, # 9 Exhibit I, # 10 Exhibit J, # 11 Exhibit K, # 12 Exhibit L, # 13 Exhibit M, # 14 Exhibit N, # 15 Exhibit O, # 16 Exhibit P, # 17 Exhibit Q, # 18 Exhibit R, # 19 Exhibit S, # 20 Exhibit T, # 21 Exhibit U).(Foti, Catherine) (Entered: 10/19/2020) |
| 86 | Oct 19, 2020 | View | ***STRICKEN DOCUMENT. Deleted document number 86 from the case record. The document was stricken from this case pursuant to 96 Order. MOTION to Dismiss . Document filed by Ed Henry(in his individual capacity), Ed Henry(in his professional capacity)..(Foti, Catherine) Modified on 10/21/2020 (kv). Modified on 10/21/2020 (kv). (Entered: 10/19/2020) |
| 87 | Oct 19, 2020 | View | ***STRICKEN DOCUMENT. Deleted document number 87 from the case record. The document was stricken from this case pursuant to 96 Order. MEMORANDUM OF LAW in Support re: 86 MOTION to Dismiss . . Document filed by Ed Henry(in his individual capacity), Ed Henry(in his professional capacity)..(Foti, Catherine) Modified on 10/21/2020 (kv). (Entered: 10/19/2020) |
| 88 | Oct 19, 2020 | Request | ***STRICKEN DOCUMENT. Deleted document number 88 from the case record. The document was stricken from this case pursuant to 96 Order. DECLARATION of Catherine M. Foti in Support re: 86 MOTION to Dismiss .. Document filed by Ed Henry(in his individual capacity), Ed Henry(in his professional capacity). (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A, # 2 Exhibit B, # 3 Exhibit C, # 4 Exhibit D, # 5 Exhibit E, # 6 Exhibit F, # 7 Exhibit G, # 8 Exhibit H).(Foti, Catherine) Modified on 10/21/2020 (kv). (Entered: 10/19/2020) |
| 89 | Oct 19, 2020 | View | MOTION to Dismiss . Document filed by Tucker Carlson(in his individual capacity), Tucker Carlson (in his professional capacity), Fox News Network, LLC, Sean Hannity(in his individual capacity), Sean Hannity(in his professional capacity), Howard Kurtz(in his professional capacity), Howard Kurtz(in his individual capacity)..(McKenna, Kathleen) (Entered: 10/19/2020) |
| 90 | Oct 19, 2020 | View | MEMORANDUM OF LAW in Support re: 89 MOTION to Dismiss . . Document filed by Tucker Carlson(in his individual capacity), Tucker Carlson (in his professional capacity), Fox News Network, LLC, Sean Hannity(in his individual capacity), Sean Hannity(in his professional capacity), Howard Kurtz(in his professional capacity), Howard Kurtz(in his individual capacity)..(McKenna, Kathleen) (Entered: 10/19/2020) |
| 91 | Oct 20, 2020 | View | LETTER MOTION to Seal Dkt. Nos. 85-7 - 85-21 addressed to Judge Ronnie Abrams from Michael J. Willemin dated October 20, 2020. Document filed by Jennifer Eckhart..(Willemin, Michael) (Entered: 10/20/2020) |
| 92 | Oct 20, 2020 | Request | TRANSCRIPT of Proceedings re: CONFERENCE held on 10/7/2020 before Judge Ronnie Abrams. Court Reporter/Transcriber: Rose Prater, (212) 805-0300. 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 11/10/2020. Redacted Transcript Deadline set for 11/20/2020. Release of Transcript Restriction set for 1/18/2021..(McGuirk, Kelly) (Entered: 10/20/2020) |
| 93 | Oct 20, 2020 | Request | NOTICE OF FILING OF OFFICIAL TRANSCRIPT Notice is hereby given that an official transcript of a CONFERENCE proceeding held on 10/7/20 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) (Entered: 10/20/2020) |
| 94 | Oct 21, 2020 | Request | LETTER addressed to Judge Ronnie Abrams from Catherine M. Foti dated October 21, 2020 re: Response to Plaintiff's Letter (Dkt. No. 91). Document filed by Ed Henry(in his individual capacity), Ed Henry(in his professional capacity)..(Foti, Catherine) (Entered: 10/21/2020) |
| 95 | Oct 21, 2020 | Request | ORDER granting 91 Motion to Seal. Accordingly, it is hereby ORDERED that Plaintiffs motion to seal Exhibits 721 of docket entry 85 is GRANTED, albeit without prejudice to an application to unseal the exhibits at an appropriate time. The Court will file these exhibits under seal, visible to only the parties (Jennifer Eckhart, Fox News Network, LLC, Ed Henry, Sean Hannity, Tucker Carlson, and Howard Kurtz); counsel for the parties; and court staff. The Clerk of Court is respectfully directed to terminate the motion pending at Dkt. 91. SO ORDERED. (Signed by Judge Ronnie Abrams on 10/21/2020) (kv) (Entered: 10/21/2020) |
| 96 | Oct 21, 2020 | Request | ORDER: In light of the Order issued by the Court severing Ms. Areu's claims from Ms. Eckhart's, the Clerk of Court is respectfully directed to strike from the record the motion to dismiss and accompanying documents filed at docket entries 86, 87 and 88. SO ORDERED. (Signed by Judge Ronnie Abrams on 10/21/2020) (kv) (Entered: 10/21/2020) |
| 97 | Oct 22, 2020 | Request | LETTER MOTION for Leave to File Excess Pages addressed to Judge Ronnie Abrams from Robert J. Valli, Jr. dated October 22, 2020. Document filed by Cathy Areu..(Valli, Robert) (Entered: 10/22/2020) |
| 98 | Oct 22, 2020 | Request | LETTER MOTION for Leave to File Excess Pages addressed to Judge Ronnie Abrams from Michael J. Willemin dated October 22, 2020. Document filed by Jennifer Eckhart..(Willemin, Michael) (Entered: 10/22/2020) |
| 99 | Oct 23, 2020 | Request | NOTICE OF APPEARANCE by Douglas Holden Wigdor on behalf of Jennifer Eckhart..(Wigdor, Douglas) (Entered: 10/23/2020) |
| 100 | Oct 23, 2020 | Request | MEMORANDUM OF LAW in Opposition re: 52 MOTION for Sanctions . . Document filed by Cathy Areu..(Valli, Robert) (Entered: 10/23/2020) |
| 101 | Oct 23, 2020 | Request | ORDER granting 98 Letter Motion for Leave to File Excess Pages. Application granted. SO ORDERED. (Signed by Judge Ronnie Abrams on 10/23/2020) (kv) (Entered: 10/23/2020) |
| 102 | Oct 23, 2020 | Request | MEMORANDUM OF LAW in Opposition re: 52 MOTION for Sanctions . . Document filed by Jennifer Eckhart..(Willemin, Michael) (Entered: 10/23/2020) |
| 103 | Oct 23, 2020 | Request | DECLARATION of Michael J. Willemin in Opposition re: 52 MOTION for Sanctions .. Document filed by Jennifer Eckhart. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A, # 2 Exhibit B, # 3 Exhibit C, # 4 Exhibit D, # 5 Exhibit E, # 6 Exhibit F, # 7 Exhibit G).(Willemin, Michael) (Entered: 10/23/2020) |
| 104 | Oct 26, 2020 | Request | ORDER: re: (97 in 1:20-cv-05593-RA) LETTER MOTION for Leave to File Excess Pages addressed to Judge Ronnie Abrams from Robert J. Valli, Jr. dated October 22, 2020 filed by Cathy Areu, (100 in 1:20-cv-05593-RA) Memorandum of Law in Opposition to Motion filed by Cathy Areu is stricken from the record. In light of the severance of Ms. Eckhart and Ms. Areu's lawsuits, the Clerk of Court is respectfully directed to strike Dkt. 100 from the docket in case number 20-cv-5593. No later than October 27, 2020, Counsel for Ms. Areu shall refile this document in the correct docket, 20-cv-8678. All further filings by Ms. Areu's counsel shall be filed in docket number 20-cv-8678. For this same reason, the Clerk of Court is respectfully directed to strike Dkt. 97 from the docket in case number 20-cv-5593. SO ORDERED. (Signed by Judge Ronnie Abrams on 10/26/2020) (ama) (Entered: 10/26/2020) |
| Oct 26, 2020 | ***STRICKEN DOCUMENT. Deleted document number [# 97 and # 100] from the case record. The document was stricken from this case pursuant to 104 Order Striking Document from Record,,,. (ama) (Entered: 10/26/2020) | ||
| 105 | Oct 26, 2020 | View | LETTER MOTION for Extension of Time to file a consolidated reply addressed to Judge Ronnie Abrams from Kathleen M. McKenna dated 10/26/2020. Document filed by Tucker Carlson(in his individual capacity), Tucker Carlson (in his professional capacity), Fox News Network, LLC, Sean Hannity(in his individual capacity), Sean Hannity(in his professional capacity), Howard Kurtz(in his professional capacity), Howard Kurtz(in his individual capacity)..(McKenna, Kathleen) (Entered: 10/26/2020) |
| 106 | Oct 27, 2020 | Request | ORDER granting 105 LETTER MOTION for Extension of Time to file a consolidated reply. The Fox News Defendants' motion to extend the time to file their reply is hereby granted. Their application for leave to file a single, consolidated, twenty-five (25) page reply is also granted. No later than November 6, 2020, the Fox News Defendants shall file their reply. The reply shall be filed in both docket number 20-cv-5593 and docket number 20-cv-8678. SO ORDERED. (Signed by Judge Ronnie Abrams on 10/27/2020) (jca) (Entered: 10/27/2020) |
| Oct 27, 2020 | Set/Reset Deadlines: Replies due by 11/6/2020. (jca) (Entered: 10/27/2020) | ||
| 107 | Oct 28, 2020 | View | LETTER addressed to Judge Ronnie Abrams from Michael J. Willemin dated October 28, 2020 re: Intention to File Amended Complaint. Document filed by Jennifer Eckhart..(Willemin, Michael) (Entered: 10/28/2020) |
| 108 | Oct 30, 2020 | View | LETTER addressed to Judge Ronnie Abrams from Catherine M. Foti dated October 30, 2020 re: Response to Plaintiff's Letter (Dkt. No. 107). Document filed by Ed Henry(in his individual capacity), Ed Henry(in his professional capacity)..(Foti, Catherine) (Entered: 10/30/2020) |
| 109 | Oct 30, 2020 | View | LETTER addressed to Judge Ronnie Abrams from Michael J. Willemin dated October 30, 2020 re: Response to Defendant's Letter (Dkt. No. 108). Document filed by Jennifer Eckhart..(Willemin, Michael) (Entered: 10/30/2020) |
| 110 | Oct 30, 2020 | View | LETTER addressed to Judge Ronnie Abrams from Catherine M. Foti dated October 30, 2020 re: Response to Plaintiff's Letter (Dkt. No. 109). Document filed by Ed Henry(in his individual capacity), Ed Henry(in his professional capacity)..(Foti, Catherine) (Entered: 10/30/2020) |
| 111 | Nov 4, 2020 | View | ORDER re: 108 Letter, filed by Ed Henry, 110 Letter, filed by Ed Henry. In light of the fact that this would be Eckhart's first substantive amendment to the complaint, the Court will, as it indicated at the August 28th conference, allow her to amend again at this time. She has until November 9, 2020 to do so. SO ORDERED. (Amended Pleadings due by 11/9/2020.) (Signed by Judge Ronnie Abrams on 11/4/2020) (kv) (Entered: 11/04/2020) |
| 112 | Nov 6, 2020 | View | REPLY MEMORANDUM OF LAW in Support re: 52 MOTION for Sanctions . . Document filed by Tucker Carlson(in his individual capacity), Tucker Carlson (in his professional capacity), Fox News Network, LLC, Sean Hannity(in his individual capacity), Sean Hannity(in his professional capacity), Howard Kurtz(in his professional capacity), Howard Kurtz(in his individual capacity)..(McKenna, Kathleen) (Entered: 11/06/2020) |
| 113 | Nov 9, 2020 | View | THIRD AMENDED COMPLAINT amending 78 Amended Complaint, 1 Complaint,, 38 Amended Complaint,, against Fox News Network, LLC, Ed Henry(in his individual capacity), Ed Henry(in his professional capacity) with JURY DEMAND.Document filed by Jennifer Eckhart. Related document: 78 Amended Complaint, 1 Complaint,, 38 Amended Complaint,,..(Willemin, Michael) (Entered: 11/09/2020) |
| 114 | Nov 16, 2020 | Request | LETTER MOTION for Extension of Time addressed to Judge Ronnie Abrams from Catherine M. Foti dated November 16, 2020. Document filed by Ed Henry(in his individual capacity), Ed Henry(in his professional capacity)..(Foti, Catherine) (Entered: 11/16/2020) |
| 115 | Nov 16, 2020 | Request | LETTER RESPONSE in Opposition to Motion addressed to Judge Ronnie Abrams from Michael J. Willemin dated November 16, 2020 re: 114 LETTER MOTION for Extension of Time addressed to Judge Ronnie Abrams from Catherine M. Foti dated November 16, 2020. . Document filed by Jennifer Eckhart..(Willemin, Michael) (Entered: 11/16/2020) |
| 116 | Nov 18, 2020 | Request | ORDER granting 114 Letter Motion for Extension of Time. The application for an extension of time to file a motion to dismiss is granted. Defendant Henry shall file his motion to dismiss no later than December 7, 2020. Plaintiff shall file her opposition no later than January 6, 2021, and Henry shall file his reply no later than January 22, 2021. The application to file a separate motion to strike is denied. SO ORDERED. (Signed by Judge Ronnie Abrams on 11/18/2020) (rro) (Entered: 11/18/2020) |
| Nov 18, 2020 | Set/Reset Deadlines: Motions due by 12/7/2020. Responses due by 1/6/2021 Replies due by 1/22/2021. (rro) (Entered: 11/18/2020) | ||
| 117 | Nov 23, 2020 | View | MOTION to Dismiss the Third Amended Complaint. Document filed by Fox News Network, LLC..(McKenna, Kathleen) (Entered: 11/23/2020) |
| 118 | Nov 23, 2020 | View | MEMORANDUM OF LAW in Support re: 117 MOTION to Dismiss the Third Amended Complaint. . Document filed by Fox News Network, LLC..(McKenna, Kathleen) (Entered: 11/23/2020) |
| 119 | Nov 30, 2020 | Request | LETTER MOTION for Extension of Time to File Response/Reply to Defendant's Motion to Dismiss Plaintiff's Third Amended Complaint (Dkt. No. 117) addressed to Judge Ronnie Abrams from Michael J. Willemin dated November 30, 2020. Document filed by Jennifer Eckhart..(Willemin, Michael) (Entered: 11/30/2020) |
| 120 | Dec 2, 2020 | Request | ORDER granting 119 Letter Motion for Extension of Time to File Response/Reply. Application granted. Plaintiff Eckhart's opposition to the motion to dismiss shall be filed no later than January 6, 2021. Defendant Fox News' reply shall be filed no later than January 25, 2021. Responses due by 1/6/2021 Replies due by 1/25/2021. (Signed by Judge Ronnie Abrams on 12/2/2020) (cf) (Entered: 12/02/2020) |
| 121 | Dec 4, 2020 | Request | LETTER MOTION for Leave to File Excess Pages addressed to Judge Ronnie Abrams from Catherine M. Foti dated December 4, 2020. Document filed by Ed Henry(in his individual capacity), Ed Henry(in his professional capacity)..(Foti, Catherine) (Entered: 12/04/2020) |
| 122 | Dec 7, 2020 | Request | ORDER granting 121 Letter Motion for Leave to File Excess Pages. Application granted. SO ORDERED. (Signed by Judge Ronnie Abrams on 12/7/2020) (ks) (Entered: 12/07/2020) |
| 123 | Dec 7, 2020 | View | MOTION to Dismiss ., MOTION to Strike ., MOTION for Sanctions ., MOTION for More Definite Statement . Document filed by Ed Henry(in his individual capacity), Ed Henry(in his professional capacity)..(Foti, Catherine) (Entered: 12/07/2020) |
| 124 | Dec 7, 2020 | View | MEMORANDUM OF LAW in Support re: 123 MOTION to Dismiss . MOTION to Strike . MOTION for Sanctions . MOTION for More Definite Statement . . Document filed by Ed Henry(in his individual capacity), Ed Henry(in his professional capacity)..(Foti, Catherine) (Entered: 12/07/2020) |
| 125 | Dec 7, 2020 | View | DECLARATION of Catherine M. Foti in Support re: 123 MOTION to Dismiss . MOTION to Strike . MOTION for Sanctions . MOTION for More Definite Statement .. Document filed by Ed Henry(in his individual capacity), Ed Henry(in his professional capacity). (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A, # 2 Exhibit B, # 3 Exhibit C, # 4 Exhibit D, # 5 Exhibit E, # 6 Exhibit F, # 7 Exhibit G).(Foti, Catherine) (Entered: 12/07/2020) |
| 126 | Dec 30, 2020 | Request | LETTER MOTION for Leave to File Excess Pages addressed to Judge Ronnie Abrams from Renan F. Varghese dated December 30, 2020. Document filed by Jennifer Eckhart..(Varghese, Renan) (Entered: 12/30/2020) |
| 127 | Dec 31, 2020 | Request | ORDER: granting 126 Letter Motion for Leave to File Excess Pages. Application Granted. SO ORDERED. (Signed by Judge Ronnie Abrams on 12/31/2020) (ama) (Entered: 01/03/2021) |
| 128 | Jan 6, 2021 | Request | MEMORANDUM OF LAW in Opposition re: 117 MOTION to Dismiss the Third Amended Complaint. . Document filed by Jennifer Eckhart..(Willemin, Michael) (Entered: 01/06/2021) |
| 129 | Jan 6, 2021 | Request | MEMORANDUM OF LAW in Opposition re: 123 MOTION to Dismiss . MOTION to Strike . MOTION for Sanctions . MOTION for More Definite Statement . . Document filed by Jennifer Eckhart..(Willemin, Michael) (Entered: 01/06/2021) |
| 130 | Jan 6, 2021 | Request | DECLARATION of Michael J. Willemin in Opposition re: 123 MOTION to Dismiss . MOTION to Strike . MOTION for Sanctions . MOTION for More Definite Statement .. Document filed by Jennifer Eckhart. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A).(Willemin, Michael) (Entered: 01/06/2021) |
| 131 | Jan 6, 2021 | Request | DECLARATION of Jennifer Eckhart in Opposition re: 123 MOTION to Dismiss . MOTION to Strike . MOTION for Sanctions . MOTION for More Definite Statement .. Document filed by Jennifer Eckhart..(Willemin, Michael) (Entered: 01/06/2021) |
| 132 | Jan 20, 2021 | Request | LETTER MOTION for Leave to File Excess Pages addressed to Judge Ronnie Abrams from Kathleen M. McKenna dated 1/20/21. Document filed by Tucker Carlson(in his individual capacity), Tucker Carlson (in his professional capacity), Fox News Network, LLC, Sean Hannity(in his individual capacity), Sean Hannity(in his professional capacity), Howard Kurtz(in his professional capacity), Howard Kurtz(in his individual capacity)..(McKenna, Kathleen) (Entered: 01/20/2021) |
| 133 | Jan 20, 2021 | Request | LETTER MOTION for Leave to File Excess Pages addressed to Judge Ronnie Abrams from Catherine M. Foti dated January 20, 2021. Document filed by Ed Henry(in his individual capacity), Ed Henry(in his professional capacity)..(Foti, Catherine) (Entered: 01/20/2021) |
| 134 | Jan 21, 2021 | Request | ORDER granting 132 Letter Motion for Leave to File Excess Pages. Application granted. SO ORDERED. (Signed by Judge Ronnie Abrams on 1/21/2021) (kv) (Entered: 01/21/2021) |
| 135 | Jan 21, 2021 | Request | ORDER granting 133 Letter Motion for Leave to File Excess Pages. Application granted. SO ORDERED. (Signed by Judge Ronnie Abrams on 1/21/2021) (kv) (Entered: 01/21/2021) |
| 136 | Jan 22, 2021 | View | REPLY MEMORANDUM OF LAW in Support re: 123 MOTION to Dismiss . MOTION to Strike . MOTION for Sanctions . MOTION for More Definite Statement . . Document filed by Ed Henry(in his individual capacity), Ed Henry(in his professional capacity)..(Foti, Catherine) (Entered: 01/22/2021) |
| 137 | Jan 25, 2021 | View | REPLY to Response to Motion re: 117 MOTION to Dismiss the Third Amended Complaint. . Document filed by Fox News Network, LLC..(McKenna, Kathleen) (Entered: 01/25/2021) |
| 138 | Jan 28, 2021 | View | LETTER addressed to Judge Ronnie Abrams from Michael J. Willemin dated January 28, 2021 re: Request to Lift Temporary Stay on Discovery. Document filed by Jennifer Eckhart..(Willemin, Michael) (Entered: 01/28/2021) |
| 139 | Feb 12, 2021 | Request | 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 Barbara C. Moses. (Signed by Judge Ronnie Abrams on 2/12/2021) (cf) (Entered: 02/12/2021) |
| 140 | Feb 12, 2021 | Request | MEMO ENDORSEMENT on re: 138 Letter filed by Jennifer Eckhart. ENDORSEMENT: In light of the Court's order referring this action to Magistrate Judge Moses for general pre-trial purposes, the Court will leave it to Judge Moses's discretion to determine whether a continuing stay of discovery is appropriate. (Signed by Judge Ronnie Abrams on 2/12/2021) (cf) (Entered: 02/12/2021) |
| Feb 17, 2021 | NOTICE OF REDESIGNATION TO ANOTHER MAGISTRATE JUDGE. The above entitled action has been re designated to Magistrate Judge Gabriel Gorenstein. Please note that this is a reassignment of the designation only..(wb) (Entered: 02/17/2021) | ||
| Feb 17, 2021 | NOTICE OF REASSIGNMENT OF A REFERRAL TO ANOTHER MAGISTRATE JUDGE. The referral in the above entitled action has been reassigned to Magistrate Judge Gabriel W. Gorenstein, for General Pretrial (includes scheduling, discovery, non-dispositive pretrial motions, and settlement). Magistrate Judge Barbara C. Moses no longer referred to the case..(wb) (Entered: 02/17/2021) | ||
| 141 | Feb 18, 2021 | Request | MEMO ENDORSEMENT: on re: 138 Letter filed by Jennifer Eckhart. ENDORSEMENT: Any party seeking to stay discovery pending disposition of a motion to dismiss shall file a motion for a stay of discovery on or before February 25, 2021 (unless the parties agree among themselves to a later filing date and the agreement is disclosed in a letter filed on ECF). If such a motion is filed, briefing shall be in accordance with paragraph 2.B of the Court's Individual Practices. A party may file a letter in lieu of a memorandum of law if it wishes. Discovery shall be stayed pending disposition of any motion for a stay. With respect to addressing the issue of the "strength of the motion," see Hong Leong Fin. Ltd. (Singapore) v. Pinnacle Performance Ltd., 297 F.R.D. 69, 72 (S.D.N.Y. 2013), a party has leave to incorporate by reference a previously-filed brief rather than repeating arguments made in such a brief. SO ORDERED., ( Motions due by 2/25/2021.) (Signed by Magistrate Judge Gabriel W. Gorenstein on 2/18/2021) (ama) (Entered: 02/18/2021) |
| 142 | Feb 25, 2021 | View | LETTER addressed to Magistrate Judge Gabriel W. Gorenstein from Kathleen M. McKenna dated 02/25/2021 re: Support of Continuation of Stay of Discovery. Document filed by Fox News Network, LLC..(McKenna, Kathleen) (Entered: 02/25/2021) |
| 143 | Mar 5, 2021 | Request | LETTER addressed to Magistrate Judge Gabriel W. Gorenstein from Michael J. Willemin dated March 5, 2021 re: Response to Fox's February 25, 2021 Letter (Dkt. No. 142). Document filed by Jennifer Eckhart..(Willemin, Michael) (Entered: 03/05/2021) |
| 144 | Mar 5, 2021 | Request | LETTER addressed to Magistrate Judge Gabriel W. Gorenstein from Catherine M. Foti dated 03/05/2021 re: In Response to Fox's February 25, 2021 Letter (Dkt. No. 142). Document filed by Ed Henry(in his individual capacity), Ed Henry(in his professional capacity)..(Foti, Catherine) (Entered: 03/05/2021) |