New York Eastern District Court
Judge:Ann M Donnelly
Referred: Vera M Scanlon
Case #: 1:25-cv-01762
Nature of Suit440 Civil Rights - Other Civil Rights
Cause42:1983 Civil Rights Act
Case Filed:Mar 31, 2025
Case in other court:New York Southern, 1:25-cv-02177
Last checked: Monday Mar 31, 2025 4:10 PM EDT
Defendant
City of New York
Defendant
John Doe
Defendant
New York City Police Department
Defendant
Deputy Inspector Thomas P. Smith
Plaintiff
LeNiece Bruney
Represented By
Andrew J. Campanelli
Campanelli & Associates, P.C.
contact info


Docket last updated: 04/03/2025 11:59 PM EDT
Thursday, April 03, 2025
18 18 order Scheduling Order Thu 04/03 3:38 PM
SCHEDULING ORDER: An initial conference is scheduled for 6/18/2025 at 12:00 PM before Magistrate Judge Vera M. Scanlon via ZoomGov. To gain access to the ZoomGov audio conferencing system, counsel and/or any pro se parties are to dial 1-646-828-7666; enter meeting ID 16121901090 and press the pound key; when asked for a participant ID, press the pound key; and enter passcode 091622 and press the pound key. Please note that your microphone will be automatically muted when you enter the virtual conference room. If another conference is underway, please remain on mute until the case is called. At that time, you may unmute your microphone by pressing *6 on your keypad. The parties must complete the attached Joint Proposed Case Management Plan (CMP) and file it on ECF no later than 6/9/2025. Ordered by Magistrate Judge Vera M. Scanlon on 4/3/2025. (SH)
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Wednesday, April 02, 2025
17 17 service Summons Returned Executed Wed 04/02 12:46 PM
SUMMONS Returned Executed by LeNiece Bruney. Thomas P. Smith served on 4/1/2025, answer due 4/22/2025. (Campanelli, Andrew)
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Monday, March 31, 2025
16 16 misc Clerks Notice of Rule 73 Mon 03/31 3:35 PM
Clerk's Notice Re: Consent. A United States Magistrate Judge has been assigned to this case and is available to conduct all proceedings. 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. Any party may withhold its consent without adverse substantive consequences. Do NOT return or file the consent unless all parties have signed the consent.The form may also be accessed at the following link:[LINK:https://img.nyed.uscourts.gov/files/forms/MJConsentForm.pdf] (CV)
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15 15 transfer Case Transferred In - District Transfer (DEACTIVATED EVENT - DO NOT USE) Mon 03/31 3:27 PM
Case transferred in from District of New York Southern; Case Number 1:25-cv-02177. Original file certified copy of transfer order and docket sheet received.
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misc ECF Admission and Registration Notification - Transfer Mon 03/31 3:29 PM
The case of Bruney v. City of New York et al , has been transferred from Southern District of New York to the Eastern District of New York. The new case number is 1:25-cv-01762 . PLEASE NOTE: 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. (CV)
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Wednesday, March 26, 2025
14 14 SUMMONS RETURNED EXECUTED Summons and Complaint, served. New York City Police Department served on 3/21/2025, answer due 4/11/2025. Service was accepted by PAA Craig/PAA. Document filed by LeNiece Bruney..(Campanelli, Andrew) [Transferred from New York Southern on 3/31/2025.]
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13 13 SUMMONS RETURNED EXECUTED Summons and Complaint, served. City Of New York served on 3/20/2025, answer due 4/10/2025. Service was accepted by A. Goebler/Clerk. Document filed by LeNiece Bruney..(Campanelli, Andrew) [Transferred from New York Southern on 3/31/2025.]
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Thursday, March 20, 2025
12 12 ORDER The Clerk of Court is respectfully directed to transfer this action to the United States District Court for the Eastern District of New York. (And as further set forth herein.) SO ORDERED. (Signed by Judge Jennifer L. Rochon on 3/20/2025) (jca) Transmission to Office of the Clerk of Court for processing. [Transferred from New York Southern on 3/31/2025.]
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CASE TRANSFERRED OUT ELECTRONICALLY from the U.S.D.C. Southern District of New York to the United States District Court - District of Eastern District of New York.(sgz) [Transferred from New York Southern on 3/31/2025.]
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Wednesday, March 19, 2025
11 11 RESPONSE TO ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE re:10 Order to Show Cause,. Document filed by LeNiece Bruney..(Campanelli, Andrew) [Transferred from New York Southern on 3/31/2025.]
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Tuesday, March 18, 2025
10 10 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE Accordingly, it is hereby ORDERED that Plaintiff is to show cause in writing no later than April 1, 2025, why this case should not be transferred to the Eastern District of New York. If Plaintiff does not respond to this Order by that deadline, the Court will transfer the case to the Eastern District of New York without further notice. SO ORDERED. (Signed by Judge Jennifer L. Rochon on 3/18/2025) (jca) [Transferred from New York Southern on 3/31/2025.]
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9 9 ELECTRONIC SUMMONS ISSUED as to New York City Police Department..(pc) [Transferred from New York Southern on 3/31/2025.]
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8 8 ELECTRONIC SUMMONS ISSUED as to Thomas P. Smith..(pc) [Transferred from New York Southern on 3/31/2025.]
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7 7 ELECTRONIC SUMMONS ISSUED as to City Of New York..(pc) [Transferred from New York Southern on 3/31/2025.]
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CASE OPENING INITIAL ASSIGNMENT NOTICE: The above-entitled action is assigned to Judge Jennifer L. Rochon. Please download and review the Individual Practices of the assigned District Judge, located at[LINK:https://nysd.uscourts.gov/judges/district-judges] . Attorneys are responsible for providing courtesy copies to judges where their Individual Practices require such. Please download and review the ECF Rules and Instructions, located at[LINK:https://nysd.uscourts.gov/rules/ecf-related-instructions] ..(pc) [Transferred from New York Southern on 3/31/2025.]
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Magistrate Judge Barbara C. Moses is designated to handle matters that may be referred in this case. Pursuant to 28 U.S.C. Section 636(c) and Fed. R. Civ. P. 73(b)(1) parties are notified that they may consent to proceed before a United States Magistrate Judge. Parties who wish to consent may access the necessary form at the following link:[LINK:https://nysd.uscourts.gov/sites/default/files/2018-06/AO-3.pdf] . (pc) [Transferred from New York Southern on 3/31/2025.]
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Case Designated ECF. (pc) [Transferred from New York Southern on 3/31/2025.]
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***NOTICE TO ATTORNEY REGARDING PARTY MODIFICATION. Notice to attorney Andrew J. Campanelli. The party information for the following party/parties has been modified: CITY OF NEW YORK, JOHN DOE. The information for the party/parties has been modified for the following reason/reasons: party name was entered in all caps;. (pc) [Transferred from New York Southern on 3/31/2025.]
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***NOTICE TO ATTORNEY REGARDING DEFICIENT REQUEST FOR ISSUANCE OF SUMMONS. Notice to Attorney Andrew J. Campanelli to Document No. 6 Request for Issuance of Summons,. The filing is deficient for the following reason(s): the PDF attached to the docket entry for the issuance of summons is not correct; The Request for Issuance of Summons cannot be issued for the party requested because it does not identify the party subject to service. Pursuant to FRCP Rule 4(a)(1)(A) and FRCP Rule 4(a)(1)(B) : a summons must name the parties and be directed to the defendant. Once the party has been identified, the filing party may request a summons at that time. (pc) [Transferred from New York Southern on 3/31/2025.]
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Monday, March 17, 2025
6 6 FILING ERROR - DEFICIENT PLEADING - SUMMONS REQUEST PDF ERROR - REQUEST FOR ISSUANCE OF SUMMONS as to Officer John Doe, re:1 Complaint,. Document filed by LeNiece Bruney..(Campanelli, Andrew) Modified on 3/18/2025 (pc). [Transferred from New York Southern on 3/31/2025.]
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5 5 REQUEST FOR ISSUANCE OF SUMMONS as to Thomas P. Smith, re:1 Complaint,. Document filed by LeNiece Bruney..(Campanelli, Andrew) [Transferred from New York Southern on 3/31/2025.]
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4 4 REQUEST FOR ISSUANCE OF SUMMONS as to The New York City Police Department, re:1 Complaint,. Document filed by LeNiece Bruney..(Campanelli, Andrew) [Transferred from New York Southern on 3/31/2025.]
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3 3 REQUEST FOR ISSUANCE OF SUMMONS as to City of New York, re:1 Complaint,. Document filed by LeNiece Bruney..(Campanelli, Andrew) [Transferred from New York Southern on 3/31/2025.]
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2 2 CIVIL COVER SHEET filed..(Campanelli, Andrew) [Transferred from New York Southern on 3/31/2025.]
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1 1 COMPLAINT against CITY OF NEW YORK, JOHN DOE, New York City Police Department, Thomas P. Smith. (Filing Fee $ 405.00, Receipt Number ANYSDC-30777098)Document filed by LeNiece Bruney..(Campanelli, Andrew) [Transferred from New York Southern on 3/31/2025.]
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Att: 1 Exhibit Exhibit A,
Att: 2 Exhibit Exhibit B