Opinion
09 Civ. 0722 (LAK) (JCF).
July 2, 2010
ORDER
Defendants Leonard Ross and Ross Matza (the "Ross defendants"), Eve Rachel Markewich, Blank Rome LLP, and Markewich and Rosenstock LLP (the "Blank Rome defendants"); and McCarthy Fingar LLP, Frank Streng, and Joel Arnou (the "McCarthy Fingar defendants") having moved to dismiss the complaint or, alternatively, for a more definite statement, it is hereby ORDERED as follows:
1. Defendants' motion for a more definite statement pursuant to Rule 12(e) of the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure is granted. By July 16, 2010, plaintiff shall submit a document clarifying her claims as follows:
a. Separately for each defendant, identify each claim asserted against that defendant.
b. For each claim identified pursuant to paragraph 1(a) above, set forth any fact supporting the plausibility of the claim.
c. For any fact identified pursuant to paragraph 1(b) above that refers to conduct by any defendant, set forth the date on which that conduct occurred.
d. For any alleged conduct by any defendant, set forth how that conduct caused injury to plaintiff.
2. Plaintiff is reminded of the obligations set forth in Rule 11 of the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure and of the sanctions for violation of those obligations.
3. Defendants' motions to dismiss (Docket Nos. 10, 16, and 28) are denied without prejudice to renewal following plaintiff's compliance with paragraph 1 above. Within 14 days of plaintiff's submission pursuant to paragraph 1 above, defendants' counsel shall advise the court whether they wish to supplement their motions to dismiss. If they do not, the motions will be deemed renewed based on the papers previously filed.
SO ORDERED.