Case: Johnson v. Kendall

3:21-cv-01214 | U.S. District Court for the District of Connecticut

Filed Date: Sept. 13, 2021

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Case Summary

(This summary is temporary while we research the case.) This case concerns a class action suit filed in the U.S. District Court for the District of Connecticut by and on behalf of military service members. Plaintiffs alleged that the Air Force discharged service members with "Other Than Honorable" or "General" service characterization due to misconduct attributable to post-traumatic stress disorder, traumatic brain injury, military sexual trauma, and other behavioral health conditions, and that individuals who received those discharges were systematically denied status upgrades by the Air force Discharge Review Board. The Air Force agreed to settle lawsuit.

People

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Judge(s)

Bryant, Vanessa Lynne (Connecticut)

Attorney for Plaintiff

Brooks, Meghan (Connecticut)

Friedlander, Natalia (Connecticut)

Kohlmann, Susan J. (Connecticut)

Attorney for Defendant

Elicker, Natalie Nicole (Connecticut)

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Docket

See docket on RECAP: https://www.courtlistener.com/docket/60379025/johnson-v-kendall/

Last updated Aug. 8, 2025, 6:53 a.m.

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Add and Terminate Judges

Sept. 13, 2021

Sept. 13, 2021

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Request to Issue Summons

Sept. 13, 2021

Sept. 13, 2021

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COMPLAINT against Frank Kendall ( Filing fee $402 receipt number ACTDC-6645099.), filed by Jane Doe, Martin Johnson. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit 1, # 2 Exhibit 2, # 3 Exhibit 3, # 4 Exhibit 4, # 5 Exhibit 5)(Wishnie, Michael) (Entered: 09/13/2021)

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MOTION to Certify Class by Jane Doe, Martin Johnson.Responses due by 10/4/2021 (Attachments: # 1 Memorandum in Support of Class Certification, # 2 Exhibit 1, # 3 Exhibit 2)(Wishnie, Michael) (Entered: 09/13/2021)

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Sept. 13, 2021

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NOTICE of Related Case by Jane Doe, Martin Johnson (Wishnie, Michael) (Entered: 09/13/2021)

Sept. 13, 2021

Sept. 13, 2021

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MOTION for Leave to Appear as Law Student Alexis Kallen by Jane Doe, Martin Johnson. (Wishnie, Michael) (Entered: 09/13/2021)

Sept. 13, 2021

Sept. 13, 2021

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MOTION for Leave to Appear as Law Student Intern David Bassali by Jane Doe, Martin Johnson. (Wishnie, Michael) (Entered: 09/13/2021)

Sept. 13, 2021

Sept. 13, 2021

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MOTION for Leave to Appear as Law Student Intern Bardia Faghihvaseghi by Jane Doe, Martin Johnson. (Wishnie, Michael) (Entered: 09/13/2021)

Sept. 13, 2021

Sept. 13, 2021

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MOTION for Leave to Appear as Law Student Intern Shariful Khan by Jane Doe, Martin Johnson. (Wishnie, Michael) (Entered: 09/13/2021)

Sept. 13, 2021

Sept. 13, 2021

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Judge Vanessa L. Bryant added. (Oliver, T.)

Sept. 13, 2021

Sept. 13, 2021

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MOTION for Leave to Appear as Law Student Intern Yael Caplan by Jane Doe, Martin Johnson. (Wishnie, Michael) (Entered: 09/13/2021)

Sept. 13, 2021

Sept. 13, 2021

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Request for Clerk to issue summons as to All Defendants. (Wishnie, Michael)

Sept. 13, 2021

Sept. 13, 2021

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Order on Pretrial Deadlines: Amended Pleadings due by 11/12/2021. Discovery due by 3/15/2022. Dispositive Motions due by 4/19/2022. Signed by Clerk on 09/13/2021.(Fazekas, J.) (Entered: 09/13/2021)

Sept. 13, 2021

Sept. 13, 2021

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ELECTRONIC FILING ORDER FOR COUNSEL - PLEASE ENSURE COMPLIANCE WITH COURTESY COPY REQUIREMENTS IN THIS ORDER Signed by Judge Vanessa L. Bryant on 09/13/2021.(Fazekas, J.) (Entered: 09/13/2021)

Sept. 13, 2021

Sept. 13, 2021

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STANDING PROTECTIVE ORDER Signed by Judge Vanessa L. Bryant on 09/13/2021.(Fazekas, J.) (Entered: 09/13/2021)

Sept. 13, 2021

Sept. 13, 2021

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NOTICE TO COUNSEL/SELF-REPRESENTED PARTIES : Counsel or self-represented parties initiating or removing this action are responsible for serving all parties with attached documents and copies of 7 MOTION for Leave to Appear as Law Student Intern Shariful Khan filed by Jane Doe, Martin Johnson, 4 MOTION for Leave to Appear as Law Student Alexis Kallen filed by Jane Doe, Martin Johnson, 6 MOTION for Leave to Appear as Law Student Intern Bardia Faghihvaseghi filed by Jane Doe, Martin Johnson, 11 Standing Protective Order, 8 MOTION for Leave to Appear as Law Student Intern Yael Caplan filed by Jane Doe, Martin Johnson, 5 MOTION for Leave to Appear as Law Student Intern David Bassali filed by Jane Doe, Martin Johnson, 10 Electronic Filing Order, 9 Order on Pretrial Deadlines, 2 MOTION to Certify Class filed by Jane Doe, Martin Johnson, 3 Notice of Related Case filed by Jane Doe, Martin Johnson, 1 Complaint filed by Jane Doe, Martin Johnson Signed by Clerk on 09/13/2021.(Fazekas, J.) (Additional attachment(s) added on 9/14/2021: # 1 ADDED PDF-Order, Chambers Practices) (Fazekas, J.). (Entered: 09/13/2021)

Sept. 13, 2021

Sept. 13, 2021

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ELECTRONIC SUMMONS ISSUED in accordance with Fed. R. Civ. P. 4 and LR 4 as to *Frank Kendall* with answer to complaint due within *60* days. Attorney *Michael J. Wishnie* *Jerome N. Frank Legal Services - Wall St Yale Law School* *127 Wall Street* *New Haven, CT 06511*. (Fazekas, J.) (Entered: 09/13/2021)

Sept. 13, 2021

Sept. 13, 2021

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MOTION to Proceed in Fictitious Name by Jane Doe, Martin Johnson. (Attachments: # 1 Memorandum in Support of Motion to Proceed Pseudonymously, # 2 Exhibit 1, # 3 Text of Proposed Order of Protection)(Wishnie, Michael) (Entered: 09/13/2021)

Sept. 13, 2021

Sept. 13, 2021

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ORDER RE: Judge's Chambers Practices. Counsel are directed to read and comply with the Chambers Practices and Standing Orders prior to filing any document. So ordered Signed by Judge Vanessa L. Bryant on 09/13/2021.(Fazekas, J.) (Entered: 09/14/2021)

Sept. 13, 2021

Sept. 13, 2021

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Docket Entry Correction re 12 Electronic Service Documents, ADDED PDF-Order, Chambers Practices. (Fazekas, J.) (Entered: 09/14/2021)

Sept. 14, 2021

Sept. 14, 2021

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NOTICE of Appearance by Meghan Brooks on behalf of Jane Doe, Martin Johnson (Brooks, Meghan) (Entered: 09/14/2021)

Sept. 14, 2021

Sept. 14, 2021

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ORDER OF TRANSFER. Case reassigned to Judge Charles S. Haight, Jr. for all further proceedings. Signed by Judge Vanessa L. Bryant on 9-17-2021. (Shafer, J.) (Entered: 09/17/2021)

Sept. 17, 2021

Sept. 17, 2021

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SUMMONS Returned Executed by Jane Doe, Martin Johnson. Frank Kendall served on 9/16/2021, answer due 10/7/2021. (Wishnie, Michael) (Entered: 09/17/2021)

Sept. 17, 2021

Sept. 17, 2021

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ELECTRONIC ORDER. Plaintiffs' motions seeking leave for law student interns to appear - Docs. 4, 5, 6, 7, and 8 - are GRANTED. All of the interns - Alexis Kallen, David Bassali, Bardia Faghihvaseghi, Shariful Khan, and Yael Caplan (collectively, the "Interns") - currently are enrolled in good standing at Yale Law School, have completed at least two semesters of credit in legal studies, and are neither employed by nor receiving compensation from Plaintiffs. Doc. 4 at 1; Doc. 5 at 1; Doc. 6 at 1; Doc. 7 at 1; Doc. 8 at 1. The Interns will appear under the supervision of Michael J. Wishnie and Meghan Brooks of the Jerome N. Frank Legal Services Organization. Doc. 4 at 2; Doc. 5 at 2; Doc. 6 at 2; Doc. 7 at 2; Doc. 8 at 2. Plaintiffs have filed certificates reflecting their consent to the Interns' appearances. Id. Having met the requirements of D. Conn. L. Civ. R. 83.9(c), each of the Interns is granted leave to appear on behalf of Plaintiffs, subject to the other provisions of D. Conn. L. Civ. R. 83.9 and under the supervision of Attorneys Wishnie and Brooks. Signed by Judge Charles S. Haight, Jr. on September 17, 2021. (Mattison, N.) (Entered: 09/17/2021)

Sept. 17, 2021

Sept. 17, 2021

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Order of Transfer

Sept. 17, 2021

Sept. 17, 2021

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Order on Motion to Appear AND Order on Motion to Appear AND Order on Motion to Appear AND Order on Motion to Appear AND Order on Motion to Appear

Sept. 17, 2021

Sept. 17, 2021

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MOTION for Attorney(s) Susan J. Kohlmann to be Admitted Pro Hac Vice (paid $200 PHV fee; receipt number ACTDC-6662589) by Jane Doe, Martin Johnson. (Attachments: # 1 Affidavit Affidavit certificate in support of Pro Hac Vice motion.)(Wishnie, Michael) (Entered: 09/25/2021)

Sept. 25, 2021

Sept. 25, 2021

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MOTION for Attorney(s) Laurel A. Raymond to be Admitted Pro Hac Vice (paid $200 PHV fee; receipt number ACTDC-6662590) by Jane Doe, Martin Johnson. (Attachments: # 1 Affidavit Affidavit certificate in support of Pro Hac Vice motion.)(Wishnie, Michael) (Entered: 09/25/2021)

Sept. 25, 2021

Sept. 25, 2021

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MOTION for Attorney(s) Jacob L. Tracer to be Admitted Pro Hac Vice (paid $200 PHV fee; receipt number ACTDC-6662591) by Jane Doe, Martin Johnson. (Attachments: # 1 Affidavit Affidavit certificate in support of Pro Hac Vice motion.)(Wishnie, Michael) (Entered: 09/25/2021)

Sept. 25, 2021

Sept. 25, 2021

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ORDER granting 21 for Attorney(s) Susan J. Kohlmann to be Admitted Pro Hac Vice. Signed by Clerk on 9/29/2021. (Gutierrez, Y.) Modified on 9/29/2021 to add signed by Clerk (Gutierrez, Y.). (Entered: 09/29/2021)

Sept. 29, 2021

Sept. 29, 2021

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ORDER granting 22 for Attorney(s) Laurel A. Raymond to be Admitted Pro Hac Vice. Signed by Clerk on 9/29/2021. (Gutierrez, Y.) Modified on 9/29/2021 to add signed by Clerk(Gutierrez, Y.). (Entered: 09/29/2021)

Sept. 29, 2021

Sept. 29, 2021

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ORDER granting 23 MOTION for Attorney(s) Jacob L. Tracer to be Admitted Pro Hac Vice. Signed by Clerk on 9/29/2021. (Gutierrez, Y.) (Entered: 09/29/2021)

Sept. 29, 2021

Sept. 29, 2021

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Order on Motion for Admission Pro Hac Vice

Sept. 29, 2021

Sept. 29, 2021

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NOTICE of Appearance by Natalie Nicole Elicker on behalf of Frank Kendall (Elicker, Natalie) (Entered: 10/26/2021)

Oct. 26, 2021

Oct. 26, 2021

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First MOTION for Extension of Time until 1/17/2022 To Respond to 1 Complaint and 2 Motion for Class Certification by Frank Kendall. (Elicker, Natalie) (Entered: 10/26/2021)

Oct. 26, 2021

Oct. 26, 2021

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First RESPONSE re 28 First MOTION for Extension of Time until 1/17/2022 To Respond to 1 Complaint and 2 Motion for Class Certification filed by Jane Doe, Martin Johnson. (Wishnie, Michael) (Entered: 10/27/2021)

Oct. 27, 2021

Oct. 27, 2021

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REPLY to Response to 28 First MOTION for Extension of Time until 1/17/2022 To Respond to 1 Complaint and 2 Motion for Class Certification filed by Frank Kendall. (Elicker, Natalie) (Entered: 10/28/2021)

Oct. 28, 2021

Oct. 28, 2021

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Update Answer Deadline

Nov. 1, 2021

Nov. 1, 2021

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RULING (see attached). Defendant's 28 Motion for Extension of Time is GRANTED, for good cause shown. Defendant shall respond both to Plaintiffs' 1 Complaint and Plaintiffs' 2 Motion for Class Certification on or before January 18, 2022. SO ORDERED. Signed by Judge Charles S. Haight, Jr. on November 1, 2021. (Mattison, N.) (Entered: 11/01/2021)

Nov. 1, 2021

Nov. 1, 2021

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Answer deadline updated for Frank Kendall to 1/18/2022. Response to 2 Motion to Certify Class due by 1/18/2022. (Reis, Julia)

Nov. 1, 2021

Nov. 1, 2021

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Set Motion and Rcmd Ruling Deadlines/Hearings AND Update Answer Deadline

Nov. 2, 2021

Nov. 2, 2021

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Order on Motion to Proceed in Fictitious Name

Dec. 7, 2021

Dec. 7, 2021

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Motion for Extension of Time

Jan. 12, 2022

Jan. 12, 2022

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Order on Motion for Extension of Time

Jan. 13, 2022

Jan. 13, 2022

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Update Answer Deadline

Jan. 13, 2022

Jan. 13, 2022

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Order on Motion for Extension of Time

Jan. 13, 2022

Jan. 13, 2022

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Set Motion and Rcmd Ruling Deadlines/Hearings AND Update Answer Deadline

Jan. 14, 2022

Jan. 14, 2022

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

March 21, 2022

March 21, 2022

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Answer to Complaint

March 21, 2022

March 21, 2022

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

April 7, 2022

April 7, 2022

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Order Referring Case to Magistrate Judge

April 8, 2022

April 8, 2022

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Calendar Entry

April 8, 2022

April 8, 2022

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Pretrial Conference

April 18, 2022

April 18, 2022

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Calendar Entry

April 18, 2022

April 18, 2022

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Order

April 18, 2022

April 18, 2022

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Order

April 18, 2022

April 18, 2022

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Proposed Order

April 29, 2022

April 29, 2022

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Notice (Other)

June 8, 2022

June 8, 2022

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Notice (Other)

June 8, 2022

June 8, 2022

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Notice (Other)

June 8, 2022

June 8, 2022

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Order

June 15, 2022

June 15, 2022

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Settlement Conference

June 15, 2022

June 15, 2022

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Calendar Entry

June 15, 2022

June 15, 2022

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Extension of Time

July 1, 2022

July 1, 2022

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Settlement Conference

July 12, 2022

July 12, 2022

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Calendar Entry

July 12, 2022

July 12, 2022

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Status Conference

July 22, 2022

July 22, 2022

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Calendar Entry

July 22, 2022

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Status Conference

July 25, 2022

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Calendar Entry

July 25, 2022

July 25, 2022

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Status Conference

Aug. 1, 2022

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Calendar Entry

Aug. 1, 2022

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Status Conference

Aug. 5, 2022

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Calendar Entry

Aug. 15, 2022

Aug. 15, 2022

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Notice of Appearance

Aug. 31, 2022

Aug. 31, 2022

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Appear

Sept. 2, 2022

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Appear

Sept. 2, 2022

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Appear

Sept. 2, 2022

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Settlement Conference

Sept. 7, 2022

Sept. 7, 2022

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Order

Sept. 7, 2022

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Order

Oct. 6, 2022

Oct. 6, 2022

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Extension of Time

Nov. 30, 2022

Nov. 30, 2022

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Order on Motion to Appear AND Order on Motion to Appear AND Order on Motion to Appear

Nov. 30, 2022

Nov. 30, 2022

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Order

Dec. 5, 2022

Dec. 5, 2022

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Order on Motion for Extension of Time AND Order on Motion for Extension of Time

Dec. 5, 2022

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Withdraw as Attorney

Dec. 23, 2022

Dec. 23, 2022

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Order on Motion to Withdraw as Attorney

Jan. 3, 2023

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Extension of Time

Jan. 4, 2023

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Order on Motion for Extension of Time

Jan. 6, 2023

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Order

Jan. 6, 2023

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Extension of Time

Feb. 17, 2023

Feb. 17, 2023

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Response

Feb. 20, 2023

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Order on Motion for Extension of Time

Feb. 21, 2023

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Order

Feb. 21, 2023

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Appear

March 3, 2023

March 3, 2023

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Order on Motion to Appear

March 9, 2023

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Calendar Entry

March 20, 2023

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Status Conference

March 21, 2023

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Status Conference

March 22, 2023

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Miscellaneous Relief

April 24, 2023

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Case Details

State / Territory: Connecticut

Case Type(s):

Equal Employment

Key Dates

Filing Date: Sept. 13, 2021