New York Eastern District Court
Judge:James R Cho
Case #: 1:25-cv-01555
Nature of Suit110 Contract - Insurance
Cause28:1332 Diversity-Insurance Contract
Case Filed:Mar 20, 2025
Last checked: Sunday May 04, 2025 5:25 AM EDT
Defendant
Talcott Resolution Life Insurance Company
Represented By
Justine Margolis
Dentons Us LLP
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Plaintiff
Pramela Surujpaul
Represented By
Eric Dinnocenzo
Law Offices Of Eric Dinnocenzo
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Docket last updated: 05/18/2025 11:59 PM EDT
Wednesday, April 30, 2025
8 8 order Scheduling Order Wed 04/30 11:51 AM
SCHEDULING ORDER: An in-person initial conference will be held on 5/27/2025 at 11:30 a.m. in Courtroom 11D South before Magistrate Judge James R. Cho. Counsel for all parties must attend. Counsel for defendant is directed to immediately confirm this conference date and time with plaintiff's counsel. Counsel is directed to complete the attached Proposed Scheduling Order and electronically file same with the Court no later than 5/23/2025 . Adjournment requests will not be considered unless made in accordance with this Court's Individual Rules. Ordered by Magistrate Judge James R. Cho on 4/30/2025. (SGC)
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Friday, April 25, 2025
7 7 answer Answer to Complaint Fri 04/25 4:55 PM
ANSWER to Complaint by Talcott Resolution Life Insurance Company. (Margolis, Justine)
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Thursday, April 17, 2025
order Order on Motion for Extension of Time to Answer Thu 04/17 9:28 AM
ORDER granting6 Motion for Extension of Time to Answer. Defendant Talcott Resolution Life Insurance Company shall answer, move, or otherwise respond to the complaint by 4/25/2025. The parties are encouraged to consent to the Magistrate Judge to conduct all proceedings in this action.[LINK:MJ Consent Form] . Any party may withhold its consent without adverse substantive consequences. See Dkt. 2. Absent consent of all the parties to proceed before the Magistrate Judge, if defendant anticipates filing a dispositive motion in response to the complaint, by 4/25/2025, defendant must file a letter no longer than one page expressing its intent to file such a Motion. Ordered by Magistrate Judge James R. Cho on 4/17/2025. (SGC)
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Wednesday, April 16, 2025
6 6 motion Extension of Time to File Answer Wed 04/16 4:50 PM
Consent MOTION for Extension of Time to File Answer re1 Notice of Removal, from April 21, 2025 to April 25, 2025 by Talcott Resolution Life Insurance Company. (Margolis, Justine)
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Monday, March 24, 2025
5 5 motion Extension of Time to File Answer Mon 03/24 2:12 PM
Consent MOTION for Extension of Time to File Answer re1 Notice of Removal, until April 21, 2025 by Talcott Resolution Life Insurance Company. (Margolis, Justine)
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order Order on Motion for Extension of Time to Answer Mon 03/24 3:41 PM
ORDER: The Court grants the motion for an extension of time to answer the complaint5 . Defendant shall answer, move, or otherwise respond to the complaint by 4/21/2025. The parties are encouraged to consent to the Magistrate Judge to conduct all proceedings in this action.[LINK:MJ Consent Form] . Any party may withhold its consent without adverse substantive consequences. See Dkt. 2. Absent consent of all the parties to proceed before the Magistrate Judge, if defendant anticipates filing a dispositive motion in response to the complaint, by 4/21/2025, defendant must file a letter no longer than one page expressing its intent to file such a Motion. Ordered by Magistrate Judge James R. Cho on 3/24/2025. (SGC)
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Friday, March 21, 2025
4 4 misc Jury Demand Fri 03/21 10:36 AM
DEMAND for Trial by Jury by Pramela Surujpaul (Dinnocenzo, Eric)
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3 3 misc Quality Control Check - Attorney Case Opening Fri 03/21 9:43 AM
This attorney case opening filing has been checked for quality control. See the attachment for corrections that were made, if any. (SDM)
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utility Case Assigned/Reassigned Fri 03/21 9:42 AM
Case Assigned to Magistrate Judge James R. Cho. Please download and review the Individual Practices of the assigned Judges, located on our[LINK:website] . Attorneys are responsible for providing courtesy copies to judges where their Individual Practices require such. (SDM)
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misc ECF Admission and Registration Notification - Removal Fri 03/21 9:43 AM
This case has been opened in the Eastern District of New York. If you plan to continue representing your client(s), you must be admitted to practice before this court. You must do so by applying for Pro Hac Vice or permanent admission. To apply for Pro Hac Vice admission, you must first register for an ECF login and password. Please visit the Court's website at www.nyed.uscourts.gov/attorney-admissions for guidance. Once registered, you must electronically file a Motion to Appear Pro Hac Vice. You must pay the required pro hac vice fee online. (SDM)
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Thursday, March 20, 2025
2 2 misc Proposed Summons/Civil Cover Sheet Thu 03/20 4:27 PM
Clerks Notice Re: Consent. A magistrate judge has been assigned as the presiding judge in this case as part of a Pilot Program, governed by EDNY Administrative Order 2023-23. In accordance with Rule 73 of the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure, Local Rule 73.1, the parties are notified that if all parties consent, the assigned Magistrate Judge is available to conduct all proceedings in this action including a (jury or nonjury) trial and to order the entry of a final judgment. Attached to this Notice is a blank copy of the consent form that should be filled out, signed and filed electronically only if all parties wish to consent. The form is also available here:[LINK:https://www.nyed.uscourts.gov/edny-direct-assignment-pilot-program.] Any party may withhold its consent without adverse substantive consequences. Do NOT return or file the consent unless all parties have signed the consent. Unless all parties consent to the Magistrate Judge jurisdiction by the deadline set forth in the Administrative Order 2023-23, a District Judge will be assigned to the case. The parties are directed to review the terms of Administrative Order 2023-23 and other materials related to the Pilot Program on the Courts website:[LINK:https://www.nyed.uscourts.gov/edny-direct-assignment-pilot-program.] (SDM)
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1 1 notice Notice of Removal Thu 03/20 4:23 PM
NOTICE OF REMOVAL by Talcott Resolution Life Insurance Company from Supreme Court State of New York, Queens County, case number 704143/2025. ( Filing fee $ 405 receipt number ANYEDC-18874736) (Margolis, Justine)
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Att: 1 Exhibit -A to Notice of Removal,
Att: 2 Exhibit -B to Notice of Removal