Case: Burnley v. United States

Burnley et al. v. United States of America

COMPLAINT in Admiralty against All Defendants Filing fee: $ 405, receipt number AMADC-11500742 (Fee Status: Filing Fee paid), filed by Lenore Burnley, Sallycar Korasingh. (Attachments: # 1 Civil Cover Sheet, # 2 Category Form)(Rossman, Jessie) (Entered: 01/27/2026)

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NOTICE of Case Assignment. Magistrate Judge Paul G. Levenson assigned to case. Plaintiff's counsel, or defendant's counsel if this case was initiated by the filing of a Notice of Removal, are required to submit a form indicating whether the parties consent to proceed before a U.S. Magistrate Judge. The submission of the form is mandatory. Completed forms shall be filed promptly. The parties are directed to the Notice and Procedures regarding Consent to Proceed before the Magistrate Judge which can be downloaded here. These documents will be mailed to counsel not receiving notice electronically. Pursuant to General Order 10-01, until the Court receives for filing either a consent to the Magistrate Judge's jurisdiction or the reassignment of the case to a District Judge, the initial assignment of a civil case to the Magistrate Judge is a referral to the Magistrate Judge under 28 USC 636(b) for all pretrial non-dispositive matters and Report and Recommendations, but not for the Rule 16(b) scheduling conference. (JKK) (Entered: 01/27/2026)

Summons Issued as to United States of America. Counsel receiving this notice electronically should download this summons, complete one for each defendant and serve it in accordance with Fed.R.Civ.P. 4 and LR 4.1. Summons will be mailed to plaintiff(s) not receiving notice electronically for completion of service. (CEH) (Entered: 01/27/2026)

NOTICE of Appearance by Jessie J. Rossman on behalf of Lenore Burnley, Sallycar Korasingh (Rossman, Jessie) Modified on 1/27/2026 due to being entered in error. See entry 5 (CEH). (Entered: 01/27/2026)

NOTICE of Appearance by Suzanne Schlossberg on behalf of Lenore Burnley, Sallycar Korasingh (Schlossberg, Suzanne) (Entered: 01/27/2026)

Notice of Case Assignment to a Magistrate Judge

Notice of Appearance

Magistrate Judge Paul G. Levenson: ORDER entered. ORDER OF RECUSAL.(JL) (Entered: 01/28/2026)

ELECTRONIC NOTICE of Case Reassignment. District Judge Leo T. Sorokin assigned to case. If the trial Judge issues an Order of Reference of any matter in this case to a Magistrate Judge, the matter will be transmitted to Magistrate Judge Jennifer C. Boal. (LBO) (Entered: 01/28/2026)

Notice of Case Assignment

AFFIDAVIT OF SERVICE Executed by Lenore Burnley, Sallycar Korasingh. United States of America served on 2/10/2026, answer due 3/3/2026. Acknowledgement filed by Lenore Burnley; Sallycar Korasingh. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A)(Rossman, Jessie) (Entered: 02/10/2026)

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NOTICE of Appearance by Thomas M. Brown on behalf of United States of America (Brown, Thomas) (Entered: 03/27/2026)

Joint MOTION for Order to Establish a Briefing Schedule and for Leave to File Excess Pages by United States of America.(Brown, Thomas) (Entered: 03/27/2026)

District Judge Leo T. Sorokin: ELECTRONIC ORDER entered re: 10 Joint MOTION for Order to Establish a Briefing Schedule and for Leave to File Excess Pages.ALLOWED. Defendant's Motion to Dismiss due by June 5, 2026, up to 40 pages;Plaintiffs' Opposition due by July 2, 2026, up to 40 pages;Defendant's Reply due by July 16, 2026, up to 10 pages. (FGD) (Entered: 03/30/2026)

Order on Motion for Order

MOTION for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice for admission of Jeffrey Stein Filing fee: $ 125, receipt number AMADC-11691436 by Lenore Burnley, Sallycar Korasingh. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A)(Schlossberg, Suzanne) (Entered: 04/21/2026)

MOTION for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice for admission of Maria LaHood Filing fee: $ 125, receipt number AMADC-11691470 by Lenore Burnley, Sallycar Korasingh. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A)(Schlossberg, Suzanne) (Entered: 04/21/2026)

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MOTION for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice for admission of Ayla Kadah Filing fee: $ 125, receipt number AMADC-11691491 by Lenore Burnley, Sallycar Korasingh. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A)(Schlossberg, Suzanne) (Entered: 04/21/2026)

MOTION for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice for admission of Steven M. Watt Filing fee: $ 125, receipt number AMADC-11691516 by Lenore Burnley, Sallycar Korasingh. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A)(Schlossberg, Suzanne) (Entered: 04/21/2026)

MOTION for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice for admission of Jonathan Hafetz Filing fee: $ 125, receipt number AMADC-11691548 by Lenore Burnley, Sallycar Korasingh. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A)(Schlossberg, Suzanne) (Entered: 04/21/2026)

MOTION for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice for admission of Brett Max Kaufman Filing fee: $ 125, receipt number AMADC-11691573 by Lenore Burnley, Sallycar Korasingh. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A)(Schlossberg, Suzanne) (Entered: 04/21/2026)

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MOTION for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice for admission of Baher Azmy Filing fee: $ 125, receipt number AMADC-11691596 by Lenore Burnley, Sallycar Korasingh. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A)(Schlossberg, Suzanne) (Entered: 04/21/2026)

MOTION for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice for admission of Ben Wizner Filing fee: $ 125, receipt number AMADC-11691633 by Lenore Burnley, Sallycar Korasingh. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A)(Schlossberg, Suzanne) (Entered: 04/21/2026)

MOTION for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice for admission of Angelo Guisado Filing fee: $ 125, receipt number AMADC-11691661 by Lenore Burnley, Sallycar Korasingh. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A)(Schlossberg, Suzanne) (Entered: 04/21/2026)

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MOTION for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice for admission of Hina Shamsi Filing fee: $ 125, receipt number AMADC-11691698 by Lenore Burnley, Sallycar Korasingh. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A)(Schlossberg, Suzanne) (Entered: 04/21/2026)

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District Judge Leo T. Sorokin: ELECTRONIC ORDER entered granting 12 Motion for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice Added Jeffrey Stein. Attorneys admitted Pro Hac Vice must have an individual PACER account, not a shared firm account, to electronically file in the District of Massachusetts. To register for a PACER account, go the Pacer website at https://pacer.uscourts.gov/register-account. You must put the docket number under ADDITIONAL FILER INFORMATION on your form when registering or it will be rejected.Pro Hac Vice Admission Request Instructions https://www.mad.uscourts.gov/caseinfo/nextgen-pro-hac-vice.htm.A Notice of Appearance must be entered on the docket by the newly admitted attorney. (FGD) (Entered: 04/21/2026)

District Judge Leo T. Sorokin: ELECTRONIC ORDER entered granting 13 Motion for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice Added Maria LaHood. Attorneys admitted Pro Hac Vice must have an individual PACER account, not a shared firm account, to electronically file in the District of Massachusetts. To register for a PACER account, go the Pacer website at https://pacer.uscourts.gov/register-account. You must put the docket number under ADDITIONAL FILER INFORMATION on your form when registering or it will be rejected.Pro Hac Vice Admission Request Instructions https://www.mad.uscourts.gov/caseinfo/nextgen-pro-hac-vice.htm.A Notice of Appearance must be entered on the docket by the newly admitted attorney. (FGD) (Entered: 04/21/2026)

District Judge Leo T. Sorokin: ELECTRONIC ORDER entered granting 14 Motion for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice Added Ayla Kadah. Attorneys admitted Pro Hac Vice must have an individual PACER account, not a shared firm account, to electronically file in the District of Massachusetts. To register for a PACER account, go the Pacer website at https://pacer.uscourts.gov/register-account. You must put the docket number under ADDITIONAL FILER INFORMATION on your form when registering or it will be rejected.Pro Hac Vice Admission Request Instructions https://www.mad.uscourts.gov/caseinfo/nextgen-pro-hac-vice.htm.A Notice of Appearance must be entered on the docket by the newly admitted attorney. (FGD) (Entered: 04/21/2026)

District Judge Leo T. Sorokin: ELECTRONIC ORDER entered granting 15 Motion for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice Added Steven M. Watt. Attorneys admitted Pro Hac Vice must have an individual PACER account, not a shared firm account, to electronically file in the District of Massachusetts. To register for a PACER account, go the Pacer website at https://pacer.uscourts.gov/register-account. You must put the docket number under ADDITIONAL FILER INFORMATION on your form when registering or it will be rejected.Pro Hac Vice Admission Request Instructions https://www.mad.uscourts.gov/caseinfo/nextgen-pro-hac-vice.htm.A Notice of Appearance must be entered on the docket by the newly admitted attorney. (FGD) (Entered: 04/21/2026)

District Judge Leo T. Sorokin: ELECTRONIC ORDER entered granting 16 Motion for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice Added Jonathan Hafetz. Attorneys admitted Pro Hac Vice must have an individual PACER account, not a shared firm account, to electronically file in the District of Massachusetts. To register for a PACER account, go the Pacer website at https://pacer.uscourts.gov/register-account. You must put the docket number under ADDITIONAL FILER INFORMATION on your form when registering or it will be rejected.Pro Hac Vice Admission Request Instructions https://www.mad.uscourts.gov/caseinfo/nextgen-pro-hac-vice.htm.A Notice of Appearance must be entered on the docket by the newly admitted attorney. (FGD) (Entered: 04/21/2026)

District Judge Leo T. Sorokin: ELECTRONIC ORDER entered granting 17 Motion for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice Added Brett Max Kaufman. Attorneys admitted Pro Hac Vice must have an individual PACER account, not a shared firm account, to electronically file in the District of Massachusetts. To register for a PACER account, go the Pacer website at https://pacer.uscourts.gov/register-account. You must put the docket number under ADDITIONAL FILER INFORMATION on your form when registering or it will be rejected.Pro Hac Vice Admission Request Instructions https://www.mad.uscourts.gov/caseinfo/nextgen-pro-hac-vice.htm.A Notice of Appearance must be entered on the docket by the newly admitted attorney. (FGD) (Entered: 04/21/2026)

District Judge Leo T. Sorokin: ELECTRONIC ORDER entered granting 18 Motion for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice Added Baher Azmy. Attorneys admitted Pro Hac Vice must have an individual PACER account, not a shared firm account, to electronically file in the District of Massachusetts. To register for a PACER account, go the Pacer website at https://pacer.uscourts.gov/register-account. You must put the docket number under ADDITIONAL FILER INFORMATION on your form when registering or it will be rejected.Pro Hac Vice Admission Request Instructions https://www.mad.uscourts.gov/caseinfo/nextgen-pro-hac-vice.htm.A Notice of Appearance must be entered on the docket by the newly admitted attorney. (FGD) (Entered: 04/21/2026)

District Judge Leo T. Sorokin: ELECTRONIC ORDER entered granting 19 Motion for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice Added Ben Wizner. Attorneys admitted Pro Hac Vice must have an individual PACER account, not a shared firm account, to electronically file in the District of Massachusetts. To register for a PACER account, go the Pacer website at https://pacer.uscourts.gov/register-account. You must put the docket number under ADDITIONAL FILER INFORMATION on your form when registering or it will be rejected.Pro Hac Vice Admission Request Instructions https://www.mad.uscourts.gov/caseinfo/nextgen-pro-hac-vice.htm.A Notice of Appearance must be entered on the docket by the newly admitted attorney. (FGD) (Entered: 04/21/2026)

District Judge Leo T. Sorokin: ELECTRONIC ORDER entered granting 20 Motion for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice Added Angelo Guisado. Attorneys admitted Pro Hac Vice must have an individual PACER account, not a shared firm account, to electronically file in the District of Massachusetts. To register for a PACER account, go the Pacer website at https://pacer.uscourts.gov/register-account. You must put the docket number under ADDITIONAL FILER INFORMATION on your form when registering or it will be rejected.Pro Hac Vice Admission Request Instructions https://www.mad.uscourts.gov/caseinfo/nextgen-pro-hac-vice.htm.A Notice of Appearance must be entered on the docket by the newly admitted attorney. (FGD) (Entered: 04/21/2026)

District Judge Leo T. Sorokin: ELECTRONIC ORDER entered granting 21 Motion for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice Added Hina Shamsi. Attorneys admitted Pro Hac Vice must have an individual PACER account, not a shared firm account, to electronically file in the District of Massachusetts. To register for a PACER account, go the Pacer website at https://pacer.uscourts.gov/register-account. You must put the docket number under ADDITIONAL FILER INFORMATION on your form when registering or it will be rejected.Pro Hac Vice Admission Request Instructions https://www.mad.uscourts.gov/caseinfo/nextgen-pro-hac-vice.htm.A Notice of Appearance must be entered on the docket by the newly admitted attorney. (FGD) (Entered: 04/21/2026)

Order on Motion for Leave to Appear

NOTICE of Appearance by Maria LaHood on behalf of Lenore Burnley, Sallycar Korasingh (LaHood, Maria) (Entered: 04/22/2026)

NOTICE of Appearance by Brett Max Kaufman on behalf of Lenore Burnley, Sallycar Korasingh (Kaufman, Brett) (Entered: 04/22/2026)

NOTICE of Appearance by Hina Shamsi on behalf of Lenore Burnley, Sallycar Korasingh (Shamsi, Hina) (Entered: 04/22/2026)

NOTICE of Appearance by Jeffrey Stein on behalf of Lenore Burnley, Sallycar Korasingh (Stein, Jeffrey) (Entered: 04/22/2026)

NOTICE of Appearance by Ben Wizner on behalf of Lenore Burnley, Sallycar Korasingh (Wizner, Ben) (Entered: 04/22/2026)

NOTICE of Appearance by Steven Macpherson Watt on behalf of Lenore Burnley, Sallycar Korasingh (Watt, Steven) (Entered: 04/22/2026)

NOTICE of Appearance by Jonathan Hafetz on behalf of Lenore Burnley, Sallycar Korasingh (Hafetz, Jonathan) (Entered: 04/23/2026)

NOTICE of Appearance by Ayla Kadah on behalf of Lenore Burnley, Sallycar Korasingh (Kadah, Ayla) (Entered: 04/28/2026)

NOTICE of Appearance by Richard Gordon Winstead Ingebretsen on behalf of United States of America (Ingebretsen, Richard) (Entered: 06/03/2026)

MOTION to Dismiss for Lack of Jurisdiction, Improper Venue, and Failure to State a Claim by United States of America.(Ingebretsen, Richard) (Entered: 06/05/2026)

MEMORANDUM in Support re 41 MOTION to Dismiss for Lack of Jurisdiction, Improper Venue, and Failure to State a Claim filed by United States of America. (Ingebretsen, Richard) (Entered: 06/05/2026)

MOTION to Withdraw as Attorney by United States of America.(Brown, Thomas) (Entered: 06/10/2026)

District Judge Leo T. Sorokin: ELECTRONIC ORDER entered: re 43 MOTION to Withdraw as Attorney. ALLOWED. Attorney Thomas M. Brown terminated. (SED) (Entered: 06/12/2026)

Order on Motion to Withdraw as Attorney

AMENDED COMPLAINT against All Defendants, filed by Lenore Burnley, Sallycar Korasingh.(Rossman, Jessie) (Entered: 06/26/2026)

District Judge Leo T. Sorokin: ELECTRONIC ORDER entered:By July 1, 2026, the parties shall file a status report in which they state their joint or separate positions as to what, if any, effect the filing of the Amended Complaint (Doc. No. 45 ) has on the pending Motion to Dismiss (Doc. No. 41 ) and the parties' previously proposed briefing schedule (Doc. Nos. 10, 11 ).(FGD) (Entered: 06/29/2026)

Order

STATUS REPORT on the effect of the filing of the Amended Complaint (Doc. No. 45 ) by United States of America. (Ingebretsen, Richard) (Entered: 07/01/2026)

District Judge Leo T. Sorokin: ELECTRONIC ORDER entered: re 47 STATUS REPORT on the effect of the filing of the Amended Complaint (Doc. No. 45 ).In light of the parties' joint status report, the motion to dismiss now pending (Doc. No. 41 ), which challenged the original complaint, is TERMINATED. The parties shall submit a proposed schedule for the filing and briefing of a motion challenging the Amended Complaint by July 8, 2026. (FGD) (Entered: 07/02/2026)

Order on Motion to Dismiss/Lack of Jurisdiction

Joint MOTION for Entry of Stay and Scheduling Order and Joint Status Report by Lenore Burnley, Sallycar Korasingh.(Schlossberg, Suzanne) (Entered: 07/08/2026)

District Judge Leo T. Sorokin: ELECTRONIC ORDER entered: re 49 Joint MOTION for Entry of Stay and Scheduling Order and Joint Status Report.ALLOWED. This case is STAYED pending the completion of proceedings in Trinidad and Tobago regarding the estates of Mr. Joseph and Mr. Samaroo. Plaintiffs shall file with this Court a prompt notice (i.e., within 14 days of notice to counsel in this case) upon completion of the relevant proceedings in Trinidad and Tobago seeking to lift the stay of this case. Fourteen days after the filing of that notice, Plaintiffs shall file a Second Amended Complaint. Defendants have consented to the filing of this complaint. Fourteen days after the filing of the new pleading, the parties shall file a joint status report proposing a schedule for briefing of the anticipated motion to dismiss the Second Amended Complaint. (FGD) Modified on 7/9/2026: updated docket text. (FGD). (Entered: 07/09/2026)

Order AND ~Util - Case Stayed AND ~Util - Terminate Motions

Withdraw as Attorney