Case: Rafi v. Yale University School of Medicine

Rafi v. Yale University School of Medicine et al.

Rafi v. Yale University School of Medicine et al.

Rafi v. Yale University School of Medicine et al.

COMPLAINT against Richard Lifton, Yale University School of Medicine, filed by Syed K. Rafi.(Falcone, K.) (Additional attachment(s) added on 10/24/2014: # 1 civil cover sheet) (Falcone, K.). (Entered: 10/24/2014)

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MOTION for Leave to Proceed in forma pauperis by Syed K. Rafi. (Falcone, K.) (Entered: 10/24/2014)

MOTION to Appoint Counsel by Syed K. Rafi. (Falcone, K.) (Entered: 10/24/2014)

Order on Pretrial Deadlines: Motions to Dismiss due on 1/24/2015. Amended Pleadings due by 12/23/2014 Discovery due by 4/25/2015 Dispositive Motions due by 5/25/2015 Signed by Clerk on 10/24/2014.(Falcone, K.) (Entered: 10/24/2014)

NOTICE re Initial Discovery Protocols (Attachments: # 1 Discovery Attachment)(Falcone, K.) (Entered: 10/24/2014)

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 10/24/2014.(Falcone, K.) (Entered: 10/24/2014)

STANDING PROTECTIVE ORDER Signed by Judge Vanessa L. Bryant on 10/24/2014.(Falcone, K.) (Entered: 10/24/2014)

ORDER REFERRING CASE to Magistrate Judge Thomas P. Smith for a ruling on 2 MOTION for Leave to Proceed in forma pauperis Signed by Judge Vanessa L. Bryant on 10/27/14.(LaLone, L.) (Entered: 10/27/2014)

ORDER adopting 9 Recommended Ruling, finding that the petitioner does not satisfy the financial requirements of ยง 1915. If the filing fee is not paid in full by March 31, 2015 the case will be DISMISSED. Signed by Judge Vanessa L. Bryant on 11-12-14. (Bryant, Vanessa) (Entered: 11/12/2014)

RECOMMENDED RULING Denying 2 MOTION for Leave to Proceed in forma pauperis filed by Syed K. Rafi. See Attached Opinion. Objections due by 11/26/2014 Signed by Judge Thomas P. Smith on November 12, 2014.(LaPorta, S) (Entered: 11/12/2014)

Set Deadlines: Dismissal due by 3/31/2015. See order 10 (LaLone, L.)

ORDER OF TRANSFER. Case reassigned to Judge Victor A. Bolden for all further proceedings. Signed by Clerk on 1/26/2015.(Walker, A) (Entered: 01/26/2015)

MOTION requesting inclusion and consideration of recently issued notice of separation along wth the initial application to proceed without prepaying fees or costs by Syed K. Rafi. Responses due by 2/16/2015 (Grady, B.) (Entered: 01/26/2015)

ORDER denying 12 Motion. The Court interprets Plaintiff's motion to be a motion for reconsideration under D. Conn. L. Civ. R. 7(c). See Kevilly v. New York, 410 F. App'x 371, 374 (2d Cir. 2010) (pleadings of pro se party must be construed liberally and interpreted to raise the strongest arguments that they suggest). Plaintiff failed to file his motion for reconsideration within 14 days after the filing of the order from which Plaintiff seeks relief, as required under D. Conn. L. Civ. R. 7(c)(1). Accordingly, Plaintiff's 12 Motion is DENIED. On or before March 31, 2015, Plaintiff may file a new motion to proceed in forma pauperis that satisifies the requirements of 28 U.S.C. ยง 1915. If Plaintiff does not file a new motion to proceed in forma pauperis or pay the filing fee by March 31, 2015, this case will be DISMISSED.Signed by Judge Victor A. Bolden on 02/27/2015.(LaPre, E.) (Entered: 02/27/2015)

MOTION for Leave to Proceed in forma pauperis by Syed K. Rafi. (Walker, A) (Entered: 03/23/2015)

ORDER REFERRING CASE to Magistrate Judge William I. Garfinkel for Ruling on including 14 MOTION for Leave to Proceed in forma pauperis, 3 MOTION to Appoint Counsel Signed by Judge Victor A. Bolden on 4/1/2015.Motions referred to William I. Garfinkel(Ghilardi, K.) (Entered: 04/01/2015)

ORDER granting 14 Motion for Leave to Proceed in forma pauperis based upon the financial information provided. Signed by Judge William I. Garfinkel on 4/7/15. (Fucci, S) (Entered: 04/07/2015)

ORDER denying without prejudice 3 Motion to Appoint Counsel for the reasons set forth in the attached Ruling. Signed by Judge William I. Garfinkel on 4/7/15. (Fucci, S) (Entered: 04/07/2015)

NOTICE TO PRO SE PLAINTIFF: Counsel initiating or removing this action is responsible for serving all parties with attached documents and copies of 7 Protective Order, 6 Order Re: Chambers Practices, 5 Notice (Other), 2 MOTION for Leave to Proceed in forma pauperis filed by Syed K. Rafi, 1 Complaint filed by Syed K. Rafi, 3 MOTION to Appoint Counsel filed by Syed K. Rafi, 4 Order on Pretrial Deadlines. Signed by Clerk on 4/8/2015. (Walker, A) (Entered: 04/08/2015)

USM 285 forms together with of Lawsuit/Request for Waiver of Service of Summons and all instructions mailed to IFP plaintiff to complete and return to Clerk's office. (Walker, A) (Entered: 04/08/2015)

ENTERED IN ERROR - WAIVER OF SERVICE Returned Executed as to Yale University School of Medicine waiver sent on 5/15/2015, answer due 7/14/2015 filed by Syed K. Rafi. (Ghilardi, K.) Modified on 7/24/2015 (Ghilardi, K.). (Entered: 06/09/2015)

ENTERED IN ERROR - WAIVER OF SERVICE Returned Executed as to Richard P. Lifton waiver sent on 5/15/2015, answer due 7/14/2015 filed by Syed K. Rafi. (Ghilardi, K.) Modified on 7/24/2015 (Ghilardi, K.). (Entered: 06/09/2015)

MOTION By Prose Litigant To Participate In Electronic Filing by Syed K. Rafi.Responses due by 6/30/2015 (Ghilardi, K.) Modified on 6/9/2015 Corrected file date(Ghilardi, K.). (Entered: 06/09/2015)

Consent to Electronic Notice by Syed K. Rafi (Ghilardi, K.) (Entered: 06/09/2015)

ORDER granting 22 Motion to Participate in Electronic Filing. Signed by Judge Victor A. Bolden on 06/10/2015. (LaPre, E.) (Entered: 06/10/2015)

Order on Motion for Miscellaneous Relief

USM 285 forms together with Summons/Notice of Lawsuit/Request for Waiver of Service, Complaint, OPTD, Order granting IFP reviewed and sent to USM for service on defendant(s). (Ghilardi, K.) (Entered: 07/24/2015)

USM Service Papers Sent

NOTICE of Appearance by Patrick M. Noonan on behalf of Richard P. Lifton, Yale University School of Medicine (Noonan, Patrick) (Entered: 08/21/2015)

Corporate Disclosure Statement by Yale University School of Medicine. (Noonan, Patrick) (Entered: 08/21/2015)

WAIVER OF SERVICE Returned Executed as to All Defendants filed by Richard P. Lifton, Yale University School of Medicine. (Noonan, Patrick) (Entered: 08/21/2015)

NOTICE of Appearance by Colleen Doyle Davis on behalf of Richard P. Lifton, Yale University School of Medicine (Davis, Colleen) (Entered: 08/21/2015)

SUMMONS Returned Executed by Syed K. Rafi. Richard P. Lifton served on 8/18/2015, answer due 9/8/2015. (Anastasio, F.) (Entered: 08/26/2015)

SUMMONS Returned Executed by Syed K. Rafi. Yale University School of Medicine served on 8/18/2015, answer due 9/8/2015. (Anastasio, F.) (Entered: 08/26/2015)

Amended Corporate Disclosure Statement by Yale University School of Medicine. (Noonan, Patrick) (Entered: 08/26/2015)

MOTION for Extension of Time until October 8, 2015 To Respond to Plaintiff's Complaint by Yale University School of Medicine. (Davis, Colleen) (Entered: 09/14/2015)

ORDER granting 33 Motion for Extension of Time until October 8, 2015 To Respond to Plaintiff's Complaint. Signed by Judge Victor A. Bolden on 09/15/2015. (LaPre, E.) (Entered: 09/15/2015)

Order on Motion for Extension of Time

Update Answer Deadline

Answer deadline updated for Richard P. Lifton to 10/8/2015; Yale University School of Medicine to 10/8/2015. (Fazekas, J.)

MOTION to Dismiss by Richard P. Lifton, Yale University School of Medicine.Responses due by 10/29/2015 (Attachments: # 1 Memorandum in Support)(Noonan, Patrick) (Entered: 10/08/2015)

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NOTICE by Richard P. Lifton, Yale University School of Medicine re 35 MOTION to Dismiss (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit Federal Rules of Civil Procedures)(Noonan, Patrick) (Entered: 10/08/2015)

MOTION for Extension of Time to File Response/Reply as to 35 MOTION to Dismiss until 30 days by Syed K. Rafi. (Rafi, Syed) (Entered: 10/16/2015)

ORDER granting 37 Motion for Extension of Time through 11/28/15 to File Response to Defendants' motion to dismiss. Signed by Judge Victor A. Bolden on 10/19/2015. (LaPre, E.) (Entered: 10/19/2015)

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

Set Motion and Rcmd Ruling Deadlines/Hearings

Set Deadlines as to 35 MOTION to Dismiss . Responses due by 11/28/2015 (Ghilardi, K.)

Memorandum in Opposition re 35 MOTION to Dismiss filed by Syed K. Rafi. (Rafi, Syed) (Entered: 11/28/2015)

REPLY to Response to 35 MOTION to Dismiss filed by Richard P. Lifton, Yale University School of Medicine. (Noonan, Patrick) (Entered: 12/08/2015)

MOTION for Extension of Time to File Response/Reply as to 35 MOTION to Dismiss until 31st December, 2015 by Syed K. Rafi. (Rafi, Syed) (Entered: 12/15/2015)

ORDER granting 41 Motion for Extension of Time until 12/31/2015 to respond to 35 Motion to Dismiss. Signed by Judge Victor A. Bolden on 12/17/2015. (LaPre, E.) (Entered: 12/17/2015)

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

Set/Reset Deadlines as to 35 MOTION to Dismiss . Responses due by 12/31/2015 (Perez, J.) (Entered: 12/22/2015)

Set Motion and Rcmd Ruling Deadlines/Hearings

Second RESPONSE re 40 Reply to Response to Motion filed by Syed K. Rafi. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit ATTACHMENTS 1 to 8: Pro Se Plaintiff's Response to Defendants' Motion to Dismiss, or, in the Alternative for a more Definite Statemen)(Rafi, Syed) (Entered: 12/31/2015)

REPLY to Response to 35 MOTION to Dismiss filed by Syed K. Rafi. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit Attachments # 9 to 10, # 2 Exhibit Attachments # 10 (continued) to 17, # 3 Exhibit PROOF OF HAVING UP-LOADED ATTACHMENTS # 9 TO 17 AND ALSO HAVING EMAILED IT TO DEFENDANTS' ATTORNEYS ON 12-31-2015)(Rafi, Syed) (Entered: 01/01/2016)

REPLY to Response to 35 MOTION to Dismiss ERRATA filed by Syed K. Rafi. (Attachments: # 1 Errata Typographical Errors in the Main Document)(Rafi, Syed) (Entered: 01/04/2016)

NOTICE OF E-FILED CALENDAR: THIS IS THE ONLY NOTICE COUNSEL/THE PARTIES WILL RECEIVE. Motion Hearing as to 35 MOTION to Dismiss set for 9/12/2016 02:00 PM in Courtroom Two, 915 Lafayette Blvd., Bridgeport, CT before Judge Victor A. Bolden. (Williams, C) (Entered: 07/29/2016)

Set Motion and Rcmd Ruling Deadlines/Hearings AND Calendar Entry

Minute Entry. Proceedings held before Judge Victor A. Bolden:Motion Hearing held on 9/12/2016 taking under advisement 35 Motion to Dismiss filed by Yale University School of Medicine, Richard P. Lifton. Total time: 10 minutes(Court Reporter S. Montini.) (Perez, J.) (Entered: 09/12/2016)

ORDER granting 35 Motion to Dismiss without prejudice. Signed by Judge Victor A. Bolden on 9/15/2016. (Williams, C) (Entered: 09/15/2016)

JUDGMENT entered in favor of Yale University School of Medicine, Richard P. Lifton against Syed K. Rafi.For Appeal Forms please go to the following website: http://www.ctd.uscourts.gov/forms/all-forms/appeals_forms Signed by Clerk on 9/27/2016.(Perez, J.) (Entered: 09/27/2016)

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AMENDED COMPLAINT RENEWED COMPLAINT PER ECF No.49 IN THIS CASE against Richard P. Lifton, Yale University School of Medicine, filed by Syed K. Rafi. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit Attachment # 1, # 2 Exhibit Attachments # 2 to # 6, # 3 Exhibit Attachments # 7 to # 17, # 4 Supplement Motion for leave to proceed in forma pauperis, # 5 Supplement Motion for appointment of counsel)(Rafi, Syed) (Entered: 10/29/2016)

OBJECTION to Plaintiff's Renewed Complaint by Yale University School of Medicine. (Noonan, Patrick) (Entered: 11/16/2016)

ORDER setting aside judgment. Signed by Judge Victor A. Bolden on 11/18/2016. (Williams, C) (Entered: 11/18/2016)

First MOTION for Extension of Time until 12/16/2016 to plead 51 Amended Complaint, by Richard P. Lifton, Yale University School of Medicine. (Noonan, Patrick) (Entered: 12/01/2016)

ORDER granting 54 Motion for Extension of Time 51 Amended Complaint,. Signed by Clerk on 12/2/2016. (Fazekas, J.) (Entered: 12/02/2016)

Update Answer Deadline

Order on Motion for Extension of Time

Answer deadline updated for Richard P. Lifton to 12/16/2016; Yale University School of Medicine to 12/16/2016. (Fazekas, J.)

MOTION to Dismiss and Motion to Strike by Richard P. Lifton, Yale University School of Medicine.Responses due by 1/6/2017 (Attachments: # 1 Memorandum in Support)(Noonan, Patrick). Added MOTION to Strike on 12/19/2016 (Fazekas, J.). (Entered: 12/16/2016)

NOTICE by Richard P. Lifton, Yale University School of Medicine re Motion to Dismiss (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit)(Noonan, Patrick) (Entered: 12/16/2016)

First MOTION for Extension of Time until January 31, 2017 To respond to ECF # 56 56 MOTION to Dismiss and Motion to Strike MOTION to Strike, 51 Amended Complaint, by Syed K. Rafi. (Rafi, Syed) (Entered: 01/03/2017)

ERRATA: ECF DOCUMENT # 58 as to 58 First MOTION for Extension of Time until January 31, 2017 To respond to ECF # 56 56 MOTION to Dismiss and Motion to Strike MOTION to Strike, 51 Amended Complaint, until 31st January, 2017 by Syed K. Rafi. (Rafi, Syed) Modified on 1/12/2017 to edit text (Fazekas, J.). (Entered: 01/04/2017)

ORDER granting in part and denying in part 58 Motion for Extension of Time. Plaintiff's request for extension of time is granted: Plaintiff's response to Defendants' 56 Motion to Dismiss is due by 1/31/2017. To the extent that Plaintiff's motion is construed as a Motion to Appoint Counsel, that motion is denied. Signed by Judge Victor A. Bolden on 1/6/2017. (Williams, C) (Entered: 01/10/2017)

Order on Motion for Extension of Time

Counter Memorandum in Opposition PRO SE PLAINTIFFS RESPONSE IN-OPPOSITION TO DEFENDANTS MOTIONS TO DISMISS AND TO STRIKE re 56 MOTION to Dismiss and Motion to Strike MOTION to Strike filed by Syed K. Rafi. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit)(Rafi, Syed) (Entered: 01/31/2017)

Counter Memorandum in Opposition Corrected Version of PRO SE PLAINTIFFS RESPONS IN-OPPOSITION TO DEFENDANTS MOTIONS TO DISMISS AND TO STRIKE re 56 MOTION to Dismiss and Motion to Strike MOTION to Strike filed by Syed K. Rafi. (Rafi, Syed) (Entered: 02/01/2017)

Memorandum in Opposition ANNEX TO EXHIBIT # 5 re 56 MOTION to Dismiss and Motion to Strike MOTION to Strike filed by Syed K. Rafi. (Rafi, Syed) (Entered: 02/14/2017)

REPLY to Response to 56 MOTION to Dismiss and Motion to Strike MOTION to Strike filed by Yale University School of Medicine. (Noonan, Patrick) (Entered: 02/14/2017)

First MOTION for Extension of Time to File Response/Reply Pro Se PLAINTIFFS FIRST MOTION FOR BRIEF EXTENSION OF TIME TO FILE HIS RESPONSE TO DEFENDANTS LATEST REPLY, ECF # 65 as to 56 MOTION to Dismiss and Motion to Strike MOTION to Strike until March 7, 2017 by Syed K. Rafi. (Rafi, Syed) (Entered: 02/23/2017)

ORDER granting 66 Motion for Extension of Time to File Response/Reply. Plaintiff's brief due by 3/7/2017. Signed by Judge Victor A. Bolden on 2/24/2017. (Williams, C) (Entered: 02/24/2017)

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

Second RESPONSE PRO SE PLAINTIFFS SECOND RESPONSE IN OPPOSITION TO DEFENDANTS REPLY TO PLAINTIFFS RESPONSE IN OPPOSITION TO DEFENDANTS MOTIONS TO DISMISS AND TO STRIKE filed by Syed K. Rafi. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit CURRENT EXHIBITS # 7 to # 15)(Rafi, Syed) (Entered: 03/07/2017)

NOTICE OF E-FILED CALENDAR: THIS IS THE ONLY NOTICE COUNSEL/THE PARTIES WILL RECEIVE. Hearing as to 56 MOTION to Dismiss/Strike set for 5/29/2017 at 2:00 PM in Courtroom Two, 915 Lafayette Blvd., Bridgeport, CT before Judge Victor A. Bolden. (Williams, C) (Entered: 05/10/2017)

Set Motion and Rcmd Ruling Deadlines/Hearings AND Calendar Entry

ORDER CANCELLING HEARING as to 59 Motion to Dismiss/Strike, previously scheduled for 5/29/2017 at 2:00 PM. The parties are directed to notify the Court regarding their availability for oral argument. Signed by Judge Victor A. Bolden on 5/16/2017. (Williams, C) (Entered: 05/16/2017)

Order

NOTICE OF E-FILED CALENDAR: THIS IS THE ONLY NOTICE COUNSEL/THE PARTIES WILL RECEIVE. Motion Hearing as to 56 MOTION to Dismiss / Strike set for 7/6/2017 at 2:00 PM in Courtroom Two, 915 Lafayette Blvd., Bridgeport, CT before Judge Victor A. Bolden. (Williams, C) (Entered: 05/24/2017)

Set Motion and Rcmd Ruling Deadlines/Hearings AND Calendar Entry

ORDER. Signed by Judge Victor A. Bolden on 6/27/2017. (Williams, C) (Entered: 06/27/2017)

RESPONSE TO by Syed K. Rafi filed by Syed K. Rafi. (Rafi, Syed) (Entered: 07/03/2017)

RESPONSE re 73 Response to Order to Show Cause Defendants' Reply Response filed by Richard P. Lifton, Yale University School of Medicine. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A)(Noonan, Patrick) (Entered: 07/05/2017)

Minute Entry. Proceedings held before Judge Victor A. Bolden: Motion Hearing held on 7/6/2017 taking under advisement 56 Motion to Dismiss; taking under advisement 56 Motion to Strike filed by Yale University School of Medicine, Richard P. Lifton. Total Time: 1 hours and 01 minutes(Court Reporter S. Montini.) (Perez, J.) (Entered: 07/07/2017)

Appellant's BRIEF by Syed K. Rafi. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit EXHIBITS # 1 & 2)(Rafi, Syed) (Entered: 07/25/2017)

NOTICE. As the Court has not yet issued a judgment in this case, an appeal is not appropriate. Therefore, the Court construes Plaintiff's recent 76 filing as a supplemental brief in connection with the pending 56 Motion to Dismiss. The Court will consider the arguments raised in Plaintiff's 76 Brief accordingly. Signed by Judge Victor A. Bolden on 7/26/2017. (Williams, C) (Entered: 07/26/2017)

Notice

ORDER granting 56 Motion to Dismiss; finding as moot 56 Motion to Strike. Signed by Judge Victor A. Bolden on 7/27/2017. (Williams, C)