Opinion
21 Civ. 7664 (JPC)
11-11-2022
JAVIER MONGE, Plaintiff, v. JOHNNY B'S REALTY and RUGO LLC, Defendants.
ORDER
JOHN P. CRONAN, UNITED STATES DISTRICT JUDGE:
For the reasons discussed at the November 9, 2022 hearing, the Court grants Kevin Scott Johnson's motion to withdraw as counsel. The Clerk of Court is respectfully directed to terminate Mr. Johnson as counsel in this matter and close Docket Number 74.
Defendant Rugo LLC is further ordered to retain new counsel by December 11, 2022. See Grace v. Bank Leumi Tr. Co. of N.Y., 443 F.3d 180, 187 (2d Cir. 2006) (“[I]t is well-settled law that a corporation may appear in the federal courts only through licensed counsel ”). Failure to do so may result in a default judgment against Defendant. By December 15, 2022, the parties shall submit a joint status letter as to their settlement discussions and any remaining discovery. If there is any discovery left to be completed, the parties should also submit a revised case management plan. Finally, if Defendant Johnny B's Realty LLC is served and appears in this matter, it should also join the status letter.
SO ORDERED.