Opinion
22 Civ. 2419 (LGS)
05-25-2022
CRISTIAN SANCHEZ, Plaintiff, v. BTO AMERICA LIMITED, Defendant.
ORDER
LORNA G. SCHOFIELD, District Judge:
WHEREAS, an initial pretrial conference in this action was scheduled for May 25, 2022, at 4:30 p.m.
WHEREAS, Defendant has not appeared in this action.
WHEREAS, by Order dated May 18, 2022, the initial pretrial conference scheduled for May 25, 2022, was adjourned sine die, and Plaintiff was directed to move for default against Defendant by June 17, 2022.
WHEREAS, on May 23, 2022, the Court received an ex parte communication, which is attached to this Order, from Defendant's secretary, requesting an adjournment of the initial pretrial conference because Defendant's owner is currently overseas.
WHEREAS, a corporation, which is an artificial entity, may only appear in federal court through a licensed attorney. City of New York v. Mickalis Pawn Shop, LLC, 645 F.3d 114, 129 (2d Cir. 2011). It is hereby
ORDERED that by June 17, 2022, Defendant shall appear through counsel, or a default judgment may be entered against it. It is further
ORDERED that by May 27, 2022, Plaintiff shall serve a copy of this Order on Defendant via email.