Opinion
22 Civ. 224 (LGS)
06-30-2022
ABUBALCARR GALBALBEH, Plaintiff, v. CITY OF NEW YORK, et al., Defendants
ORDER
LORNA G. SCHOFIELD, District Judge:
WHEREAS, the initial pretrial conference in this matter is scheduled for July 6, 2022. (Dkt. No. 12.)
WHEREAS, no significant issues were raised in the parties' joint letter or proposed case management plan. (See Dkt. No. 17.) It is hereby
ORDERED that the July 6, 2022, initial pretrial conference is CANCELLED. If the parties believe that a conference would nevertheless be useful, they should inform the Court immediately so the conference can be reinstated. The case management plan and scheduling order will issue in a separate order. The parties' attention is particularly directed to the provisions for periodic status letters, and the need for a pre-motion letter to avoid cancellation of the final conference and setting of a trial date. It is further
ORDERED that if Plaintiff seeks to file a motion to compel discovery, Plaintiff shall file a pre-motion letter pursuant to Individual Rules III.A.1 and III.C.3. Any motion to compel must be made promptly so as not to necessitate any extension of the discovery deadlines. It is further
ORDERED, regarding settlement discussions, if and when the parties are ready to proceed with a settlement conference with the assigned Magistrate Judge or mediation in the Court's mediation program, they shall file a joint letter on ECF requesting a referral.
The parties should be aware that the Court does not extend the deadlines for fact and expert discovery absent compelling circumstances.