Case: Forsee v. Metropolitan Transportation Authority

COMPLAINT against Andy Byford, City of New York, Patrick Foye, Metropolitan Transportation Authority, New York City Transit Authority. (Filing Fee $ 400.00, Receipt Number ANYSDC-16885940)Document filed by Center for Independence of the Disabled, New York, Jean Ryan, Disabled in Action of Metropolitan New York, Vincent Russell, Harlem Independent Living Center, Bronx Independent Living Services, Lisa Forsee, Brooklyn Center for Independence of the Disabled.(Caiola, Michelle) (Entered: 05/15/2019)

CIVIL COVER SHEET filed. (Caiola, Michelle) (Entered: 05/15/2019)

REQUEST FOR ISSUANCE OF SUMMONS as to Metropolitan Transportation Authority, re: 1 Complaint,. Document filed by Bronx Independent Living Services, Brooklyn Center for Independence of the Disabled, Center for Independence of the Disabled, New York, Disabled in Action of Metropolitan New York, Lisa Forsee, Harlem Independent Living Center, Vincent Russell, Jean Ryan. (Caiola, Michelle) (Entered: 05/15/2019)

REQUEST FOR ISSUANCE OF SUMMONS as to Patrick Foye, re: 1 Complaint,. Document filed by Bronx Independent Living Services, Brooklyn Center for Independence of the Disabled, Center for Independence of the Disabled, New York, Disabled in Action of Metropolitan New York, Lisa Forsee, Harlem Independent Living Center, Vincent Russell, Jean Ryan. (Caiola, Michelle) (Entered: 05/15/2019)

REQUEST FOR ISSUANCE OF SUMMONS as to New York City Transit Authority, re: 1 Complaint,. Document filed by Bronx Independent Living Services, Brooklyn Center for Independence of the Disabled, Center for Independence of the Disabled, New York, Disabled in Action of Metropolitan New York, Lisa Forsee, Harlem Independent Living Center, Vincent Russell, Jean Ryan. (Caiola, Michelle) (Entered: 05/15/2019)

REQUEST FOR ISSUANCE OF SUMMONS as to Andy Byford, re: 1 Complaint,. Document filed by Bronx Independent Living Services, Brooklyn Center for Independence of the Disabled, Center for Independence of the Disabled, New York, Disabled in Action of Metropolitan New York, Lisa Forsee, Harlem Independent Living Center, Vincent Russell, Jean Ryan. (Caiola, Michelle) (Entered: 05/15/2019)

REQUEST FOR ISSUANCE OF SUMMONS as to City of New York, re: 1 Complaint,. Document filed by Bronx Independent Living Services, Brooklyn Center for Independence of the Disabled, Center for Independence of the Disabled, New York, Disabled in Action of Metropolitan New York, Lisa Forsee, Harlem Independent Living Center, Vincent Russell, Jean Ryan. (Caiola, Michelle) (Entered: 05/15/2019)

FIRST RULE 7.1 CORPORATE DISCLOSURE STATEMENT. No Corporate Parent. Document filed by Bronx Independent Living Services, Brooklyn Center for Independence of the Disabled, Center for Independence of the Disabled, New York, Disabled in Action of Metropolitan New York, Lisa Forsee, Harlem Independent Living Center, Vincent Russell, Jean Ryan.(Caiola, Michelle) (Entered: 05/15/2019)

SECOND RULE 7.1 CORPORATE DISCLOSURE STATEMENT. No Corporate Parent. Document filed by Bronx Independent Living Services, Brooklyn Center for Independence of the Disabled, Center for Independence of the Disabled, New York, Disabled in Action of Metropolitan New York, Lisa Forsee, Harlem Independent Living Center, Vincent Russell, Jean Ryan.(Caiola, Michelle) (Entered: 05/15/2019)

THIRD RULE 7.1 CORPORATE DISCLOSURE STATEMENT. No Corporate Parent. Document filed by Bronx Independent Living Services, Brooklyn Center for Independence of the Disabled, Center for Independence of the Disabled, New York, Disabled in Action of Metropolitan New York, Lisa Forsee, Harlem Independent Living Center, Vincent Russell, Jean Ryan.(Caiola, Michelle) (Entered: 05/15/2019)

FOURTH RULE 7.1 CORPORATE DISCLOSURE STATEMENT. No Corporate Parent. Document filed by Bronx Independent Living Services, Brooklyn Center for Independence of the Disabled, Center for Independence of the Disabled, New York, Disabled in Action of Metropolitan New York, Lisa Forsee, Harlem Independent Living Center, Vincent Russell, Jean Ryan.(Caiola, Michelle) (Entered: 05/15/2019)

FIFTH RULE 7.1 CORPORATE DISCLOSURE STATEMENT. No Corporate Parent. Document filed by Bronx Independent Living Services, Brooklyn Center for Independence of the Disabled, Center for Independence of the Disabled, New York, Disabled in Action of Metropolitan New York, Lisa Forsee, Harlem Independent Living Center, Vincent Russell, Jean Ryan.(Caiola, Michelle) (Entered: 05/15/2019)

STATEMENT OF RELATEDNESS re: that this action be filed as related to 16-cv-5023 (ER). Document filed by Bronx Independent Living Services, Brooklyn Center for Independence of the Disabled, Center for Independence of the Disabled, New York, Disabled in Action of Metropolitan New York, Lisa Forsee, Harlem Independent Living Center, Vincent Russell, Jean Ryan.(Caiola, Michelle) (Entered: 05/15/2019)

Case Opening Initial Assignment Notice

Notice to Attorney Regarding Party Modification

***NOTICE TO ATTORNEY REGARDING PARTY MODIFICATION. Notice to attorney Michelle Anne Caiola. The party information for the following party/parties has been modified: Lisa Forsee; Vincent Russell; Jean Ryan; Bronx Independent Living Services; Brooklyn Center for Independence of the Disabled; Center for Independence of the Disabled, New York; Disabled in Action of Metropolitan New York; Patrick Foye. The information for the party/parties has been modified for the following reason/reasons: party text was omitted; party text contained a typographical error;. (jgo)

CASE OPENING INITIAL ASSIGNMENT NOTICE: The above-entitled action is assigned to Judge Unassigned. (jgo)

Case Designated ECF. (jgo)

CASE REFERRED TO Judge Edgardo Ramos as possibly related to 16-cv-5023. (jgo)

ELECTRONIC SUMMONS ISSUED as to Andy Byford. (jgo) (Entered: 05/16/2019)

ELECTRONIC SUMMONS ISSUED as to City of New York. (jgo) (Entered: 05/16/2019)

ELECTRONIC SUMMONS ISSUED as to Metropolitan Transportation Authority. (jgo) (Entered: 05/16/2019)

ELECTRONIC SUMMONS ISSUED as to New York City Transit Authority. (jgo) (Entered: 05/16/2019)

ELECTRONIC SUMMONS ISSUED as to Patrick Foye. (jgo) (Entered: 05/16/2019)

NOTICE OF APPEARANCE by Maia Beth Goodell on behalf of Bronx Independent Living Services, Brooklyn Center for Independence of the Disabled, Center for Independence of the Disabled, New York, Disabled in Action of Metropolitan New York, Lisa Forsee, Harlem Independent Living Center, Vincent Russell, Jean Ryan. (Goodell, Maia) (Entered: 05/16/2019)

NOTICE OF APPEARANCE by Emily Seelenfreund on behalf of Bronx Independent Living Services, Brooklyn Center for Independence of the Disabled, Center for Independence of the Disabled, New York, Disabled in Action of Metropolitan New York, Lisa Forsee, Harlem Independent Living Center, Vincent Russell, Jean Ryan. (Seelenfreund, Emily) (Entered: 05/16/2019)

Notice of Case Assignment/Reassignment

CASE ACCEPTED AS RELATED. Create association to 1:16-cv-05023-ER. Notice of Assignment to follow. (jc)

NOTICE OF CASE REASSIGNMENT to Judge Edgardo Ramos. Judge Unassigned is no longer assigned to the case. (jc)

Magistrate Judge James L. Cott 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: http://nysd.uscourts.gov/forms.php. (jc)

NOTICE OF APPEARANCE by Daniel L. Brown on behalf of Bronx Independent Living Services, Brooklyn Center for Independence of the Disabled, Center for Independence of the Disabled, New York, Disabled in Action of Metropolitan New York, Lisa Forsee, Harlem Independent Living Center, Vincent Russell, Jean Ryan. (Brown, Daniel) (Entered: 05/21/2019)

NOTICE OF APPEARANCE by Allan J. Arffa on behalf of Andy Byford, Patrick Foye, Metropolitan Transportation Authority, New York City Transit Authority. (Arffa, Allan) (Entered: 06/17/2019)

NOTICE OF APPEARANCE by Gregory Frederick Laufer on behalf of Andy Byford, Patrick Foye, Metropolitan Transportation Authority, New York City Transit Authority. (Laufer, Gregory) (Entered: 06/17/2019)

NOTICE OF APPEARANCE by Joseph Kolatch on behalf of Andy Byford, Patrick Foye, Metropolitan Transportation Authority, New York City Transit Authority. (Kolatch, Joseph) (Entered: 06/17/2019)

CONSENT LETTER MOTION for Extension of Time to File Answer re: 1 Complaint, addressed to Judge Edgardo Ramos from Gregory Laufer dated June 17, 2019. Document filed by Andy Byford, Patrick Foye, Metropolitan Transportation Authority, New York City Transit Authority.(Laufer, Gregory) (Entered: 06/17/2019)

NOTICE OF APPEARANCE by Emily Maria Burgess on behalf of City of New York. (Burgess, Emily) (Entered: 06/17/2019)

LETTER addressed to Judge Edgardo Ramos from Emily Burgess dated 06/17/19 re: Request for Extension of Time to Respond to Complaint. Document filed by City of New York.(Burgess, Emily) (Entered: 06/17/2019)

AFFIDAVIT OF SERVICE of Summons and Complaint,. Metropolitan Transportation Authority served on 5/29/2019. Service was accepted by Ann Cutler Legal Clerk. Document filed by Center for Independence of the Disabled, New York; Jean Ryan; Disabled in Action of Metropolitan New York; Vincent Russell; Harlem Independent Living Center; Bronx Independent Living Services; Lisa Forsee; Brooklyn Center for Independence of the Disabled. (Goodell, Maia) (Entered: 06/17/2019)

AFFIDAVIT OF SERVICE of Summons and Complaint,. Patrick Foye served on 5/29/2019. Service was accepted by Ann Cutler Legal Clerk. Document filed by Center for Independence of the Disabled, New York; Jean Ryan; Disabled in Action of Metropolitan New York; Vincent Russell; Harlem Independent Living Center; Bronx Independent Living Services; Lisa Forsee; Brooklyn Center for Independence of the Disabled. (Goodell, Maia) (Entered: 06/17/2019)

AFFIDAVIT OF SERVICE of Summons and Complaint,. New York City Transit Authority served on 6/4/2019. Service was accepted by Vanessa Richardson Legal Clerk. Document filed by Center for Independence of the Disabled, New York; Jean Ryan; Disabled in Action of Metropolitan New York; Vincent Russell; Harlem Independent Living Center; Bronx Independent Living Services; Lisa Forsee; Brooklyn Center for Independence of the Disabled. (Goodell, Maia) (Entered: 06/17/2019)

AFFIDAVIT OF SERVICE of Summons and Complaint,. Andy Byford served on 6/4/2019. Service was accepted by Vanessa Richardson Legal Clerk. Document filed by Center for Independence of the Disabled, New York; Jean Ryan; Disabled in Action of Metropolitan New York; Vincent Russell; Harlem Independent Living Center; Bronx Independent Living Services; Lisa Forsee; Brooklyn Center for Independence of the Disabled. (Goodell, Maia) (Entered: 06/17/2019)

AFFIDAVIT OF SERVICE of Summons and Complaint,. City of New York served on 5/28/2019. Service was accepted by Betty Mazyck Legal Clerk. Document filed by Center for Independence of the Disabled, New York; Jean Ryan; Disabled in Action of Metropolitan New York; Vincent Russell; Harlem Independent Living Center; Bronx Independent Living Services; Lisa Forsee; Brooklyn Center for Independence of the Disabled. (Goodell, Maia) (Entered: 06/17/2019)

ORDER granting 25 Letter Motion for Extension of Time to Answer re 1 Complaint. Andy Byford answer due 7/10/2019; Patrick Foye answer due 7/10/2019; Metropolitan Transportation Authority answer due 7/10/2019; New York City Transit Authority answer due 7/10/2019. (HEREBY ORDERED by Judge Edgardo Ramos)(Text Only Order) (jar) (Entered: 06/18/2019)

Order on Motion for Extension of Time to Answer

MEMO ENDORSEMENT on re: 27 Letter filed by City of New York. ENDORSEMENT: The application is granted. So Ordered. (Signed by Judge Edgardo Ramos on 6/18/2019) (js) (Entered: 06/19/2019)

ANSWER to 1 Complaint,. Document filed by Andy Byford, Patrick Foye, Metropolitan Transportation Authority, New York City Transit Authority.(Laufer, Gregory) (Entered: 07/10/2019)

MOTION to Dismiss for Lack of Jurisdiction . Document filed by City of New York. Responses due by 7/24/2019 Return Date set for 8/1/2019 at 10:00 AM.(Burgess, Emily) (Entered: 07/10/2019)

MEMORANDUM OF LAW in Support re: 36 MOTION to Dismiss for Lack of Jurisdiction . . Document filed by City of New York. (Burgess, Emily) (Entered: 07/10/2019)

DECLARATION of Emily Burgess in Support re: 36 MOTION to Dismiss for Lack of Jurisdiction .. Document filed by City of New York. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit Lease Agreement Pt. 1, # 2 Exhibit Lease Agreement Pt. 2)(Burgess, Emily) (Entered: 07/10/2019)

LETTER MOTION for Extension of Time or in the alternative to dispense with the pre-motion requirement addressed to Judge Edgardo Ramos from Martin Bowe dated July 11, 2019. Document filed by City of New York.(Bowe, Martin) (Entered: 07/11/2019)

ORDER deferring ruling on 36 Motion to Dismiss for Lack of Jurisdiction; terminating 39 Letter Motion for Extension of Time. The parties are directed to appear for a pre-motion conference on Thursday, July 25, 2019, at 11:15 a.m. Defendant's motion is held in abeyance pending the pre-motion conference. (Signed by Judge Edgardo Ramos on 7/12/2019) (js) (Entered: 07/12/2019)

Set/Reset Hearings: Pre-Motion Conference set for 7/25/2019 at 11:15 AM before Judge Edgardo Ramos. (js)

Docket Annotation

DOCKET ANNOTATION: Rescheduling Notice - The pre-motion conference previously scheduled for July 25, 2019 is hereby rescheduled for Thursday, August 1, 2019 at 11:30 a.m.(jar)

Set/Reset Hearings: Pre-Motion Conference set for 8/1/2019 at 11:30 AM before Judge Edgardo Ramos. (jar)

CONSENT LETTER MOTION to Adjourn Conference addressed to Judge Edgardo Ramos from Gregory Laufer dated 07/24/19. Document filed by Andy Byford, Patrick Foye, Metropolitan Transportation Authority, New York City Transit Authority.(Laufer, Gregory) (Entered: 07/24/2019)

ORDER granting 41 Letter Motion to Adjourn Conference. The pre-motion conference previously scheduled for 11:30 a.m. on August 1, 2019 is rescheduled for 2:00 p.m. on August 1. (Pre-Motion Conference set for 8/1/2019 at 02:00 PM before Judge Edgardo Ramos.) (HEREBY ORDERED by Judge Edgardo Ramos)(Text Only Order) (jar) (Entered: 07/25/2019)

Order on Motion to Adjourn Conference

Minute Entry for proceedings held before Judge Edgardo Ramos: Pre-Motion Conference held on 8/1/2019. Plaintiffs' counsel present. Defendants' counsel present. Plaintiffs are granted leave to file an amended complaint on or by August 8, 2019. (jar)

TRANSCRIPT of Proceedings re: Oral Argument held on 8/1/2019 before Judge Edgardo Ramos. Court Reporter/Transcriber: Raquel Robles, (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 8/27/2019. Redacted Transcript Deadline set for 9/6/2019. Release of Transcript Restriction set for 11/4/2019.(McGuirk, Kelly) (Entered: 08/06/2019)

NOTICE OF FILING OF OFFICIAL TRANSCRIPT Notice is hereby given that an official transcript of a Oral Argument proceeding held on 8/1/19 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: 08/06/2019)

FILING ERROR - DEFICIENT PLEADING - FILED AGAINST PARTY ERROR FIRST AMENDED COMPLAINT amending 1 Complaint against Center for Independence of the Disabled, New York, Jean Ryan, Disabled in Action of Metropolitan New York, Vincent Russell, Harlem Independent Living Center, Bronx Independent Living Services, Lisa Forsee, Brooklyn Center for Independence of the Disabled.Document filed by Center for Independence of the Disabled, New York, Jean Ryan, Disabled in Action of Metropolitan New York, Vincent Russell, Harlem Independent Living Center, Bronx Independent Living Services, Lisa Forsee, Brooklyn Center for Independence of the Disabled. Related document: 1 Complaint. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit 1)(Goodell, Maia) Modified on 8/9/2019 (sj). (Entered: 08/08/2019)

Notice to Attorney Regarding Deficient Pleading

***NOTICE TO ATTORNEY REGARDING DEFICIENT PLEADING. Notice to Attorney Maia Beth Goodell to RE-FILE Document No. 45 Amended Complaint. The filing is deficient for the following reason(s): the wrong party/parties whom the pleading is against were selected; The amended pleading was filed incorrectly on the due date set by the court, therefore Court's leave or consent from opposing parties will be required before re-filing the Amended Complaint. Re-file the pleading using the event type Amended Complaint found under the event list Complaints and Other Initiating Documents - attach the correct signed PDF - select the individually named filer/filers - select the individually named party/parties the pleading is against. (sj)

FIRST AMENDED COMPLAINT amending 1 Complaint, against Andy Byford, City of New York, Patrick Foye, Metropolitan Transportation Authority, New York City Transit Authority.Document filed by Center for Independence of the Disabled, New York, Jean Ryan, Disabled in Action of Metropolitan New York, Vincent Russell, Harlem Independent Living Center, Bronx Independent Living Services, Lisa Forsee, Brooklyn Center for Independence of the Disabled. Related document: 1 Complaint,. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit 1, # 2 Exhibit 2)(Goodell, Maia) (Entered: 08/12/2019)

MOTION to Dismiss Plaintiffs' Amended Complaint. Document filed by City of New York. Responses due by 9/5/2019 Return Date set for 9/13/2019 at 10:00 AM.(Burgess, Emily) (Entered: 08/22/2019)

MEMORANDUM OF LAW in Support re: 47 MOTION to Dismiss Plaintiffs' Amended Complaint. . Document filed by City of New York. (Burgess, Emily) (Entered: 08/22/2019)

ANSWER to 46 Amended Complaint,,. Document filed by Andy Byford, Patrick Foye, Metropolitan Transportation Authority, New York City Transit Authority.(Laufer, Gregory) (Entered: 08/22/2019)

NOTICE OF APPEARANCE by Torie Alisa Atkinson on behalf of Bronx Independent Living Services, Brooklyn Center for Independence of the Disabled, Center for Independence of the Disabled, New York, Disabled in Action of Metropolitan New York, Lisa Forsee, Harlem Independent Living Center, Vincent Russell, Jean Ryan. (Atkinson, Torie) (Entered: 08/22/2019)

FILING ERROR - WRONG EVENT TYPE SELECTED FROM MENU - MOTION for Emily Burgess to Withdraw as Attorney . Document filed by City of New York.(Burgess, Emily) Modified on 10/30/2019 (db). (Entered: 08/30/2019)

MEMO ENDORSED ORDER granting 51 Motion to Withdraw as Attorney. ENDORSEMENT: The application is granted. (Attorney Emily Maria Burgess terminated.) (Signed by Judge Edgardo Ramos on 9/3/19) (yv) (Entered: 09/03/2019)

MEMORANDUM OF LAW in Opposition re: 47 MOTION to Dismiss Plaintiffs' Amended Complaint. . Document filed by Bronx Independent Living Services, Brooklyn Center for Independence of the Disabled, Center for Independence of the Disabled, New York, Disabled in Action of Metropolitan New York, Lisa Forsee, Harlem Independent Living Center, Vincent Russell, Jean Ryan. (Atkinson, Torie) (Entered: 09/05/2019)

LETTER MOTION for Extension of Time addressed to Judge Edgardo Ramos from Martin Bowe dated September 11, 2019., LETTER MOTION for Extension of Time to File Response/Reply addressed to Judge Edgardo Ramos from Martin Bowe dated September 11, 2019. Document filed by City of New York.(Bowe, Martin) (Entered: 09/11/2019)

LETTER MOTION for Extension of Time to File Response/Reply corrected (to replace EFC No. 54) addressed to Judge Edgardo Ramos from Martin Bowe dated September 11, 2019. Document filed by City of New York.(Bowe, Martin) (Entered: 09/11/2019)

LETTER addressed to Judge Edgardo Ramos from Torie Atkinson dated September 12, 2019 re: Pre-Motion Conference to Strike Nine of Transit Defendants' Twenty-Seven Affirmative Defenses. Document filed by Bronx Independent Living Services, Brooklyn Center for Independence of the Disabled, Center for Independence of the Disabled, New York, Disabled in Action of Metropolitan New York, Lisa Forsee, Harlem Independent Living Center, Vincent Russell, Jean Ryan.(Atkinson, Torie) (Entered: 09/12/2019)

Order on Motion for Extension of Time to File Response/Reply

ORDER granting 55 Letter Motion for Extension of Time to File Response/Reply re 47 MOTION to Dismiss Plaintiffs' Amended Complaint. Replies due by 9/18/2019. The Clerk of the Court is respectfully directed to terminate the motion, doc. 54, as moot. (HEREBY ORDERED by Judge Edgardo Ramos)(Text Only Order) (jar) (Entered: 09/12/2019)

MEMO ENDORSEMENT on re: 56 Letter, filed by Jean Ryan, Brooklyn Center for Independence of the Disabled, Center for Independence of the Disabled, New York, Vincent Russell, Harlem Independent Living Center, Disabled in Action of Metropolitan New York, Lisa Forsee, Bronx Independent Living Services. ENDORSEMENT: A pre-motion conference will be held on October 10, 2019, at 10:00 a.m. Defendants' are directed to submit a written response by September 20, 2019. SO ORDERED. (Pre-Motion Conference set for 10/10/2019 at 10:00 AM before Judge Edgardo Ramos.) (Signed by Judge Edgardo Ramos on 9/13/2019) (kv) (Entered: 09/13/2019)

CONSENT LETTER MOTION to Adjourn Conference addressed to Judge Edgardo Ramos from Gregory Laufer dated September 16, 2019. Document filed by Andy Byford, Patrick Foye, Metropolitan Transportation Authority, New York City Transit Authority.(Laufer, Gregory) (Entered: 09/16/2019)

ORDER granting 59 Letter Motion to Adjourn Conference. The October 10, 2019 pre-motion conference is adjourned to October 16, 2019, at 11:00 a.m. (Pre-Motion Conference set for 10/16/2019 at 11:00 AM before Judge Edgardo Ramos.) (HEREBY ORDERED by Judge Edgardo Ramos)(Text Only Order) (jar) Modified on 9/17/2019 (jar). (Entered: 09/17/2019)

Order on Motion to Adjourn Conference

REPLY MEMORANDUM OF LAW in Support re: 47 MOTION to Dismiss Plaintiffs' Amended Complaint. . Document filed by City of New York. (Bowe, Martin) (Entered: 09/18/2019)

LETTER addressed to Judge Edgardo Ramos from Allan Arffa dated September 20, 2019 re: Response to 9/12/19 Pre-Motion Conference Letter. Document filed by Andy Byford, Patrick Foye, Metropolitan Transportation Authority, New York City Transit Authority.(Arffa, Allan) (Entered: 09/20/2019)

Minute Entry for proceedings held before Judge Edgardo Ramos: Pre-Motion Conference held on 10/16/2019. Plaintiffs' counsel present. Defendants' counsel present. By October 30, 2019, the parties shall decide which affirmative defenses will be included in Plaintiff's motion to strike, if any. If Plaintiffs decide to proceed with their motion, moving papers are due November 11, 2019. Defendants' opposition is due December 11, 2019. Plaintiffs' reply is due January 3, 2020. The parties are also directed to meet and confer and provide to the Court a proposed joint discovery schedule by October 30, 2019. If the parties are unable to agree to a schedule, the parties are directed to appear for a scheduling conference on November 7, 2019, at 4:30 p.m. (jar)

LETTER addressed to Judge Edgardo Ramos from Torie Atkinson dated October 30, 2019 re: Proposed Scheduling Order. Document filed by Bronx Independent Living Services, Brooklyn Center for Independence of the Disabled, Center for Independence of the Disabled, New York, Disabled in Action of Metropolitan New York, Lisa Forsee, Harlem Independent Living Center, Vincent Russell, Jean Ryan. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A)(Atkinson, Torie) (Entered: 10/30/2019)

LETTER MOTION for Local Rule 37.2 Conference Seeking to Move for Class Certification addressed to Judge Edgardo Ramos from Torie Atkinson dated November 1, 2019. Document filed by Bronx Independent Living Services, Brooklyn Center for Independence of the Disabled, Center for Independence of the Disabled, New York, Disabled in Action of Metropolitan New York, Lisa Forsee, Harlem Independent Living Center, Vincent Russell, Jean Ryan.(Atkinson, Torie) (Entered: 11/01/2019)

LETTER addressed to Judge Edgardo Ramos from Gregory F. Laufer dated November 4, 2019 re: Response to plaintiffs' 10/30/19 letter. Document filed by Andy Byford, Patrick Foye, Metropolitan Transportation Authority, New York City Transit Authority. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit 1-[Proposed] Civil Case Discovery Plan and Scheduling Order, # 2 Exhibit 2-10/11/19 Email)(Laufer, Gregory) (Entered: 11/04/2019)

PROPOSED STIPULATION AND ORDER. Document filed by Andy Byford, Patrick Foye, Metropolitan Transportation Authority, New York City Transit Authority. (Laufer, Gregory) (Entered: 11/04/2019)

ORDER granting 64 Letter Motion for Local Rule 37.2 Conference. The plaintiffs' request for a pre-motion conference is GRANTED. It will be held at the same time as this matter's next scheduling conference: November 7, 2019 at 4:30 p.m. Defendants are directed to respond to plaintiffs' letter by close of business on November 6, 2019. SO ORDERED. Pre-Motion Conference set for 11/7/2019 at 04:30 PM before Judge Edgardo Ramos. (Signed by Judge Edgardo Ramos on 11/4/2019) (kv) (Entered: 11/04/2019)

Set/Reset Deadlines: Responses due by 11/6/2019 (kv)

TRANSCRIPT of Proceedings re: conference held on 10/16/2019 before Judge Edgardo Ramos. Court Reporter/Transcriber: Raquel Robles, (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 11/26/2019. Redacted Transcript Deadline set for 12/6/2019. Release of Transcript Restriction set for 2/3/2020.(McGuirk, Kelly) (Entered: 11/05/2019)

Docket Annotation

NOTICE OF FILING OF OFFICIAL TRANSCRIPT Notice is hereby given that an official transcript of a conference proceeding held on 10/16/19 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: 11/05/2019)

DOCKET ANNOTATION: Rescheduling Notice - The scheduling/pre-motion conference previously scheduled for 4:30 p.m. on November 7, 2019, is hereby rescheduled for 4:00 p.m. on November 7. (jar)

Set/Reset Hearings: Pre-Motion Conference set for 11/7/2019 at 04:00 PM before Judge Edgardo Ramos. Scheduling Conference set for 11/7/2019 at 04:00 PM before Judge Edgardo Ramos. (jar)

LETTER MOTION for Conference (Pre-Motion Conference) addressed to Judge Edgardo Ramos from Gregory F. Laufer dated November 6, 2019. Document filed by Andy Byford, Patrick Foye, Metropolitan Transportation Authority, New York City Transit Authority.(Laufer, Gregory) (Entered: 11/06/2019)

LETTER addressed to Judge Edgardo Ramos from Martin Bowe dated Nov. 6, 2019 re: Response to ECF No. 64. Document filed by City of New York.(Bowe, Martin) (Entered: 11/06/2019)

LETTER MOTION for Conference pre-motion City's motion for a Stay addressed to Judge Edgardo Ramos from Martin Bowe dated Nov. 6, 2019. Document filed by City of New York.(Bowe, Martin) (Entered: 11/06/2019)

LETTER addressed to Judge Edgardo Ramos from Gregory F. Laufer dated November 6, 2019 re: response to plaintiffs' request for leave to file a motion to certify a class (ECF No. 64). Document filed by Andy Byford, Patrick Foye, Metropolitan Transportation Authority, New York City Transit Authority.(Laufer, Gregory) (Entered: 11/06/2019)

PROPOSED ORDER FOR WITHDRAWAL OF ATTORNEY. Document filed by Bronx Independent Living Services, Brooklyn Center for Independence of the Disabled, Center for Independence of the Disabled, New York, Disabled in Action of Metropolitan New York, Lisa Forsee, Harlem Independent Living Center, Vincent Russell, Jean Ryan. (Caiola, Michelle) (Entered: 11/21/2019)