Case #1:24-cv-05090 · United States District Court, Southern District of New York
English v. Combs et al
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Sean Combs
Bad Boy Entertainment Holdings, Inc.
Sean John Clothing LLC, Inc.
Combs Global Enterprises
Tamiko Thomas
Jacob Arabov
Vibe Magazine
Penske Media Corporation
John and Jane Does 1-10
Organizational Does 1-10
Parties
Adria English Plaintiff
Sean Combs U.S. citizen, currently resides in Florida and California, formerly a New York resident, rapper and founder of Bad Boy Entertainment, Sean John Clothing, and Combs Global.
Bad Boy Entertainment Holdings, Inc. New York-based music and entertainment corporation, headquartered at 1440 Broadway, Third Floor, New York, NY 10018, founded by Sean Combs.
Sean John Clothing LLC, Inc. New York-licensed clothing company, founded by Sean Combs in 1998, with him as CEO and president.
Combs Global Enterprises New York-based business conglomerate in music, fashion, and media, founded by Sean Combs.
Tamiko Thomas New York citizen, employee of Bad Boy Entertainment, coordinated trafficking activities for Combs.
Jacob Arabov New York citizen and resident, jeweler who benefited from and participated in Combs’ trafficking enterprise.
Vibe Magazine New York-licensed magazine, headquartered at 475 5th Ave, New York, NY 10022, partnered with Combs’ enterprises.
Penske Media Corporation Delaware corporation headquartered in California, parent company of Vibe Magazine, conducts business in New York.
John and Jane Does 1-10 Unknown individuals who participated in or aided the alleged trafficking, believed to be New York or Florida citizens.
Organizational Does 1-10 Unknown entities involved in the trafficking enterprise, licensed or doing business in New York or Florida.
Factual Allegations
Disclaimer: allegations as pled by the plaintiff, summarized by Grok.
Adria English alleges that from 2004-2009, she was sex trafficked by Sean Combs and his associates during his 'White Parties' in the Hamptons, NY, and Miami, FL. Initially hired as a go-go dancer in 2004 via her boyfriend’s Sean John modeling audition, she was transported by Tamiko Thomas, given uniforms, and forced to consume laced alcohol and narcotics. By her third event, Combs and Thomas coerced her into vaginal sex with guests like Jacob Arabov, paying her extra for compliance. She was trafficked across state lines, filmed without consent, and threatened with career ruin if she resisted. Vibe Magazine and Penske Media Corporation published her likeness without consent in 2006 to promote the parties, concealing their trafficking nature. English escaped in 2009, suffering lasting emotional and career damage.
Prayer for Relief
Declaratory judgment that defendants violated federal and state laws; compensatory damages for economic (lost income, wages) and non-economic (emotional distress, pain) harm; punitive damages; injunctive relief to stop use of plaintiff’s likeness; profits from Vibe’s November 2006 issue; exemplary damages; prejudgment and post-judgment interest; attorneys’ fees and costs; other relief as deemed proper.
Causes of Action
FIRST CAUSE OF ACTION Conduct and Participate in a RICO Enterprise Through a Pattern of Racketeering Activity
18 U.S.C. § 1962(a), (c)-(d) (All Defendants)
SECOND CAUSE OF ACTION Violation of New York City Victims of Gender-Motivated Violence Protection Act
N.Y.C. Admin. Code §§ 10-1101, et seq. (Defendants Combs, Thomas, Jacob)
THIRD CAUSE OF ACTION Sexual Assault/Battery
New York Penal Law Article 130 (Defendants Combs, Jacob)
FOURTH CAUSE OF ACTION Sexual Assault/Battery
New York Penal Law Article 130 (Defendant Thomas)
FIFTH CAUSE OF ACTION False Imprisonment
New York Common Law (Defendants Combs, Thomas, Jacob)
SIXTH CAUSE OF ACTION False Imprisonment
New York Common Law (Defendant BBE)
SEVENTH CAUSE OF ACTION False Imprisonment
New York Common Law (Defendant SJC)
EIGHTH CAUSE OF ACTION False Imprisonment
New York Common Law (Defendant CGE)
NINTH CAUSE OF ACTION NIED - Sex Trafficking
New York Common Law (Defendant Combs)
TENTH CAUSE OF ACTION NIED - Sex Trafficking
New York Common Law (Defendant Jacob)
ELEVENTH CAUSE OF ACTION NIED - Sex Trafficking
New York Common Law (Defendant Thomas)
TWELFTH CAUSE OF ACTION NIED - Sex Trafficking
New York Common Law (Defendant BBE)
THIRTEENTH CAUSE OF ACTION NIED - Sex Trafficking
New York Common Law (Defendant SJC)
FOURTEENTH CAUSE OF ACTION NIED - Sex Trafficking
New York Common Law (Defendant CGE)
FIFTEENTH CAUSE OF ACTION NIED - Sex Trafficking
New York Common Law (Defendant VIBE)
SIXTEENTH CAUSE OF ACTION NIED - Sex Trafficking
New York Common Law (Defendant PMC)
SEVENTEENTH CAUSE OF ACTION NIED - Sex Trafficking
New York Common Law (Defendant Does)
EIGHTEENTH CAUSE OF ACTION NIED - Sex Trafficking
New York Common Law (Defendant Organizational Does)
NINETEENTH CAUSE OF ACTION IIED - Sex Trafficking
New York Common Law (Defendant Combs)
TWENTIETH CAUSE OF ACTION IIED - Sex Trafficking
New York Common Law (Defendant Jacob)
TWENTY-FIRST CAUSE OF ACTION IIED - Sex Trafficking
New York Common Law (Defendant Thomas)
TWENTY-SECOND CAUSE OF ACTION IIED - Sex Trafficking
New York Common Law (Defendant BBE)
TWENTY-THIRD CAUSE OF ACTION IIED - Sex Trafficking
New York Common Law (Defendant SJC)
TWENTY-FOURTH CAUSE OF ACTION IIED - Sex Trafficking
New York Common Law (Defendant CGE)
TWENTY-FIFTH CAUSE OF ACTION IIED - Sex Trafficking
New York Common Law (Defendant VIBE)
TWENTY-SIXTH CAUSE OF ACTION IIED - Sex Trafficking
New York Common Law (Defendant PMC)
TWENTY-SEVENTH CAUSE OF ACTION IIED - Sex Trafficking
New York Common Law (Defendant Does)
TWENTY-EIGHTH CAUSE OF ACTION IIED - Sex Trafficking
New York Common Law (Defendant Organizational Does)
TWENTY-NINTH CAUSE OF ACTION Knowing Beneficiary in a Sex-Trafficking Enterprise
18 U.S.C. §§ 1591(a)(2), 1595 (All Defendants)
THIRTIETH CAUSE OF ACTION Obstruction of the Enforcement of the Trafficking Victim Protection Act
18 U.S.C. § 1591(d) (All Defendants)
THIRTY-FIRST CAUSE OF ACTION Violation of New York Civil Rights Law §§ 50 and 51
N.Y. Civ. Rights Law §§ 50, 51 (Defendants VIBE, PMC)
THIRTY-SECOND CAUSE OF ACTION Violation of Section 43(a) of the Lanham Act
15 U.S.C. § 1125(a) (Defendants VIBE, PMC)
THIRTY-THIRD CAUSE OF ACTION Violation of Common Law Unfair Competition
New York Common Law (Defendants VIBE, PMC)
Docket
| Date | No. | Description | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 3, 2024 | 1 | FILING ERROR - DEFICIENT PLEADING - FILED AGAINST PARTY ERROR COMPLAINT against All Defendants. (Filing Fee $ 405.00, Receipt Number ANYSDC-29567893)Document filed by Adria English..(Metcalf, Steven) Modified on 7/8/2024 (jgo). (Entered: 07/03/2024) | View PDF |
| Jul 3, 2024 | 2 | FILING ERROR - DEFICIENT DOCKET ENTRY - FIRST MOTION for Ariel Mitchell-Kidd to Appear Pro Hac Vice for Plaintiff as Lead Counsel. Filing fee $ 200.00, receipt number ANYSDC-29567975. Motion and supporting papers to be reviewed by Clerk's Office staff. Document filed by Adria English. Return Date set for 7/8/2024 at 09:00 AM. (Attachments: # 1 Affidavit Motion for Pro Hac Vice and Proposed Order).(Metcalf, Steven) Modified on 7/3/2024 (rju). (Entered: 07/03/2024) | No document |
| Jul 9, 2024 | 3 | SECOND MOTION for ARIEL E. MITCHELL-KIDD to Appear Pro Hac Vice . Motion and supporting papers to be reviewed by Clerk's Office staff. Document filed by Adria English. Return Date set for 7/11/2024 at 01:00 PM. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit Attorney Mitchell's Motion (Exhibit A), Declaration (Exhibit B) FL Certficate (Exhibit C), and Federal Certificate (Exhibit D), # 2 Exhibit Proposed Order (Exhibit E)).(Metcalf, Steven) (Entered: 07/09/2024) | No document |
| Jul 9, 2024 | 4 | ORDER: To conserve resources, to promote judicial efficiency, and in an effort to achieve a faster disposition of this matter, it is hereby ORDERED that the parties discuss whether they are willing to consent, under 28 U.S.C. § 636(c), to conducting all further proceedings before the assigned Magistrate Judge. If all parties consent to proceed before the Magistrate Judge, counsel for Defendants shall, by September 9, 2024, file a fully executed Notice, Consent, and Reference of a Civil Action to a Magistrate Judge fo1m, available at https://nysd.uscomis.gov/node/754 and attached to this order, on the docket. If the Court approves that form, all further proceedings will then be conducted before the assigned Magistrate Judge rather than before me. An information sheet on proceedings before magistrate judges is also attached to this order. Any appeal would be taken directly to the United States Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit, as it would be if the consent form were not signed and so ordered. If any party does not consent to conducting all further proceedings before the assigned Magistrate Judge, the parties must file a joint letter, by September 9, 2024, advising the Court that the parties do not consent, but without disclosing the identity of the party or parties who do not consent. The parties are free to withhold consent without negative consequences. (Signed by Judge Analisa Torres on 7/9/2024) (tro) (Entered: 07/09/2024) | View PDF |
| Jul 9, 2024 | 5 | ORDER: To protect the public health, while promoting the "just, speedy, and inexpensive determination of eve1y action and proceeding," Fed. R. Civ. P. 1, it is ORDERED pursuant to Rules 30(b)(3) and 30(b)(4) of the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure that all depositions in this action may be taken via telephone, videoconference, or other remote means. It is further ORDERED pursuant to Rule 30(b)(5) that a deposition will be deemed to have taken place " before an officer appointed or designated under Rule 28" if such officer attends the deposition using the same remote means used to connect all other participants, so long as all participants (including the officer) can clearly hear and be heard by all other participants. The parties are encouraged to engage in discovery through remote means at every available opportunity. (Signed by Judge Analisa Torres on 7/9/2024) (tro) (Entered: 07/09/2024) | View PDF |
| Jul 9, 2024 | 6 | INITIAL PRETRIAL SCHEDULING ORDER: Counsel for all parties are directed to submit a joint letter and a jointly proposed Case Management Plan and Scheduling Order by September 9, 2024, in accordance with Rule 16 of the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure and the instructions set forth below. (Signed by Judge Analisa Torres on 7/9/2024) (tro) (Entered: 07/09/2024) | No document |
| Jul 15, 2024 | 7 | ORDER granting 3 Motion for ARIEL E. MITCHELL-KIDD to Appear Pro Hac Vice (HEREBY ORDERED by Judge Analisa Torres)(Text Only Order)(JSS) (Entered: 07/15/2024) | No document |
| Jul 18, 2024 | 8 | NOTICE OF APPEARANCE by Ariel Mitchell on behalf of Adria English..(Mitchell, Ariel) (Entered: 07/18/2024) | View PDF |
| Aug 5, 2024 | 9 | REQUEST FOR ISSUANCE OF SUMMONS as to SEAN COMBS, re: 1 Complaint,. Document filed by Adria English..(Mitchell, Ariel) (Entered: 08/05/2024) | No document |
| Aug 5, 2024 | 10 | REQUEST FOR ISSUANCE OF SUMMONS as to BAD BOY ENTERTAINMENT HOLDINGS, INC., re: 1 Complaint,. Document filed by Adria English..(Mitchell, Ariel) (Entered: 08/05/2024) | No document |
| Aug 5, 2024 | 11 | REQUEST FOR ISSUANCE OF SUMMONS as to Sean John CLOTHING LLC, re: 1 Complaint,. Document filed by Adria English..(Mitchell, Ariel) (Entered: 08/05/2024) | No document |
| Aug 5, 2024 | 12 | REQUEST FOR ISSUANCE OF SUMMONS as to COMBS GLOBAL ENTERPRISES, re: 1 Complaint,. Document filed by Adria English..(Mitchell, Ariel) (Entered: 08/05/2024) | No document |
| Aug 5, 2024 | 13 | REQUEST FOR ISSUANCE OF SUMMONS as to JACOB ARABOV, re: 1 Complaint,. Document filed by Adria English..(Mitchell, Ariel) (Entered: 08/05/2024) | No document |
| Aug 5, 2024 | 14 | REQUEST FOR ISSUANCE OF SUMMONS as to VIBE MAGAZINE, re: 1 Complaint,. Document filed by Adria English..(Mitchell, Ariel) (Entered: 08/05/2024) | No document |
| Aug 5, 2024 | 15 | REQUEST FOR ISSUANCE OF SUMMONS as to PENSKE MEDIA CORPORATION, re: 1 Complaint,. Document filed by Adria English..(Mitchell, Ariel) (Entered: 08/05/2024) | No document |
| Aug 5, 2024 | 16 | FILING ERROR - WRONG EVENT TYPE SELECTED FROM MENU - FIRST AMENDED COMPLAINT amending 1 Complaint, against Jacob Arabov, Bad Boy Entertainment Holdings, Inc., Sean Combs, Combs Global Enterprises, John and Jane Does 1-10, Organizational Does 1-10, Penske Media Corporation, Sean John Clothing LLC, Inc., Tamiko Thomas, Vibe Magazine with JURY DEMAND.Document filed by Adria English. Related document: 1 Complaint,..(Mitchell, Ariel) Modified on 8/6/2024 (pc). (Entered: 08/05/2024) | View PDF |
| Aug 5, 2024 | 17 | FILING ERROR - PDF ERROR - CIVIL COVER SHEET filed..(Mitchell, Ariel) Modified on 8/6/2024 (pc). (Entered: 08/05/2024) | No document |
| Aug 6, 2024 | 18 | ELECTRONIC SUMMONS ISSUED as to Bad Boy Entertainment Holdings, Inc...(pc) (Entered: 08/06/2024) | No document |
| Aug 6, 2024 | 19 | ELECTRONIC SUMMONS ISSUED as to Sean John Clothing LLC, Inc...(pc) (Entered: 08/06/2024) | No document |
| Aug 6, 2024 | 20 | ELECTRONIC SUMMONS ISSUED as to Sean Combs..(pc) (Entered: 08/06/2024) | No document |
| Aug 6, 2024 | 21 | ELECTRONIC SUMMONS ISSUED as to Vibe Magazine..(pc) (Entered: 08/06/2024) | No document |
| Aug 6, 2024 | 22 | ELECTRONIC SUMMONS ISSUED as to Combs Global Enterprises..(pc) (Entered: 08/06/2024) | No document |
| Aug 6, 2024 | 23 | ELECTRONIC SUMMONS ISSUED as to Jacob Arabov..(pc) (Entered: 08/06/2024) | No document |
| Aug 6, 2024 | 24 | ELECTRONIC SUMMONS ISSUED as to Penske Media Corporation..(pc) (Entered: 08/06/2024) | No document |
| Sep 10, 2024 | 25 | ORDER: Accordingly, by September 17, 2024, Plaintiff shall re-file the civil cover sheet and complaint as directed. By October 1, 2024, the parties shall submit their joint letter and proposed case management plan. See ECF No. 6. SO ORDERED. (Signed by Judge Analisa Torres on 9/10/2024) (vfr) (Entered: 09/10/2024) | View PDF |
| Sep 17, 2024 | 26 | CIVIL COVER SHEET filed..(Mitchell, Ariel) (Entered: 09/17/2024) | No document |
| Sep 17, 2024 | 27 | COMPLAINT against Jacob Arabov, Bad Boy Entertainment Holdings, Inc., Sean Combs, Combs Global Enterprises, John and Jane Does 1-10, Organizational Does 1-10, Penske Media Corporation, Sean John Clothing LLC, Inc., Tamiko Thomas, Vibe Magazine. Document filed by Adria English..(Mitchell, Ariel) (Entered: 09/17/2024) | View PDF |
| Oct 2, 2024 | 28 | FIRST MOTION for Extension of Time . Document filed by Adria English..(Mitchell, Ariel) (Entered: 10/02/2024) | No document |
| Oct 2, 2024 | 29 | FIRST MOTION for Ariel Mitchell- Kidd and Steven Metcalf to Withdraw as Attorney . Document filed by Adria English. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit Notice, # 2 Proposed Order Proposed Order).(Mitchell, Ariel) (Entered: 10/02/2024) | View PDF Exhibit Notice Proposed Order Proposed Order).(Mitchell, Ariel |
| Oct 3, 2024 | 30 | ORDER: Counsels request for an ex parte in camera hearing, see id. at 7, is DENIED. By October 8, 2024, counsel for Plaintiff shall submit to the Court an ex parte letter and any accompanying materials necessary to provide additional detail related to counsels motion to withdraw. See Weinberger v. Provident Life Cas. Ins. Co., No. 97 Civ. 9262, 1998 WL 898309, at *1 (S.D.N.Y. Dec. 23, 1998) ([I]t is appropriate for a Court considering a counsels motion to withdraw to consider in camera submissions to prevent a party from being prejudiced by the application of counsel to withdraw.). Counsels letter shall be submitted via email to the Court for in camera review. See Individual Practices § I.B (listing the chambers email address). SO ORDERED. (Signed by Judge Analisa Torres on 10/03/2024) (ar) Modified on 10/4/2024 (ar). (Entered: 10/03/2024) | View PDF |
| Oct 11, 2024 | 31 | ORDER terminating 28 Letter Motion for Extension of Time; granting 29 Motion to Withdraw as Attorney. Accordingly, counsel's motion to withdraw as counsel is GRANTED. All deadlines in this matter shall be STAYED until new counsel for Plaintiff makes an appearance on the docket or until November 11, 2024, whichever is sooner. If new counsel does not make an appearance by November 11, 2024, the Court shall lift the stay and set new deadlines with the understanding that Plaintiff will be proceeding pro se. If new counsel does make an appearance by November 11, 2024, the Court will set new deadlines. The Clerk of Court is respectfully directed to terminate the appearance of attorneys Ariel Mitchell-Kidd and Steven A. Metcalf, II, on the docket. The Clerk is also directed to terminate the motions at ECF Nos. 28 and 29. SO ORDERED. Attorney Steven Alan Metcalf, II and Ariel Mitchell terminated. (Signed by Judge Analisa Torres on 10/10/2024) (mml) (Entered: 10/11/2024) | View PDF |
| Nov 12, 2024 | 32 | ORDER: Accordingly, the Court LIFTS the stay. Federal Rule of Civil Procedure 4(m) provides that "[i]f a defendant is not served within 90 days after the complaint is filed, the court-on motion or its own after notice to the plaintiff-must dismiss the action without prejudice against that defendant or order that service be made within a specified time." More than 90 days have passed since Plaintiff filed her complaint, see ECF No. 1, and no proof of service or waiver of service has been filed on the docket, nor has any Defendant appeared in this action. Accordingly, by December 10, 2024, Plaintiff shall cause a copy of the summons and complaint to be served on each Defendant and file proof of such service with the Court pursuant to Federal Rule of Civil Procedure 4. If Plaintiff is unable to timely serve Defendants and file proof of such service with the Court, Plaintiff shall, by the same date, file a letter explaining why there is "good cause for the failure" or otherwise state her intentions with respect to the prosecution of this matter. Fed. R. Civ. P. 4(m). The Clerk of Court is respectfully directed to mail a copy of this order and the Court's Individual Practices in Civil Pro Se Cases to Plaintiff pro se. The Individual Practices are available on the Court's website: https://www.nysd.uscourts.gov/hon-analisa-torres. The parties are directed to review the Individual Practices in Civil Pro Se Cases and strictly adhere to them. SO ORDERED. ( Service due by 12/10/2024.) (Signed by Judge Analisa Torres on 11/12/2024) (vfr) (Entered: 11/12/2024) | View PDF |
| Dec 9, 2024 | 33 | NOTICE OF APPEARANCE by Joel Malen Taylor on behalf of Adria English..(Taylor, Joel) (Entered: 12/09/2024) | View PDF |
| Dec 9, 2024 | 34 | LETTER MOTION for Extension of Time to Serve Complaint addressed to Judge Analisa Torres from Joel Taylor dated 12/9/2024. Document filed by Adria English..(Taylor, Joel) (Entered: 12/09/2024) | View PDF |
| Dec 10, 2024 | 35 | ORDER granting 34 Letter Motion for Extension of Time. Plaintiff's request for an extension of the deadline to effect service is GRANTED. By January 9, 2025, Plaintiff shall cause a copy of the summons and complaint to be served on each Defendant and file proof of such service on the docket. SO ORDERED. Service due by 1/9/2025. (Signed by Judge Analisa Torres on 12/10/2024) (vfr) (Entered: 12/10/2024) | No document |
| Dec 30, 2024 | 36 | FILING ERROR - DEFICIENT DOCKET ENTRY - MOTION for Anne Andrews to Appear Pro Hac Vice . Filing fee $ 200.00, receipt number ANYSDC-30392408. Motion and supporting papers to be reviewed by Clerk's Office staff. Document filed by Adria English. (Attachments: # 1 Affidavit Affidavit in Support of Motion to Admit Counsel Pro Hac Vice, # 2 Supplement Certificate of Good Standing, # 3 Proposed Order Proposed Order).(Taylor, Joel) Modified on 1/2/2025 (rju). (Entered: 12/30/2024) | No document Affidavit Affidavit in Support of Motion to Admit Counsel Pro Hac Vice |
| Dec 30, 2024 | 37 | FILING ERROR - DEFICIENT DOCKET ENTRY - MOTION for Kimberly DeGonia to Appear Pro Hac Vice . Filing fee $ 200.00, receipt number ANYSDC-30392454. Motion and supporting papers to be reviewed by Clerk's Office staff. Document filed by Adria English. (Attachments: # 1 Affidavit Affidavit in Support of Motion to Admit Counsel Pro Hac Vice, # 2 Supplement Certificate of Good Standing, # 3 Proposed Order Proposed Order).(Taylor, Joel) Modified on 1/2/2025 (rju). (Entered: 12/30/2024) | No document |
| Dec 30, 2024 | 38 | FILING ERROR - DEFICIENT DOCKET ENTRY - MOTION for Ryan McIntosh to Appear Pro Hac Vice . Filing fee $ 200.00, receipt number ANYSDC-30392481. Motion and supporting papers to be reviewed by Clerk's Office staff. Document filed by Adria English. (Attachments: # 1 Affidavit Affidavit in Support of Motion to Admit Counsel Pro Hac Vice, # 2 Supplement Certificate of Good Standing, # 3 Proposed Order Proposed Order).(Taylor, Joel) Modified on 1/2/2025 (rju). (Entered: 12/30/2024) | No document |
| Jan 8, 2025 | 39 | FILING ERROR - DEFICIENT PLEADING - FILED AGAINST PARTY ERROR FIRST AMENDED COMPLAINT amending 27 Complaint, against Bad Boy Entertainment Holdings, Inc., Sean Combs, Combs Global Enterprises, John and Jane Does 1-10, Sean John Clothing LLC, Inc. with JURY DEMAND.Document filed by Adria English. Related document: 27 Complaint,..(Taylor, Joel) Modified on 1/10/2025 (jgo). (Entered: 01/08/2025) | View PDF |
| Jan 9, 2025 | 40 | MOTION for Anne Andrews to Appear Pro Hac Vice . Motion and supporting papers to be reviewed by Clerk's Office staff. Document filed by Adria English. (Attachments: # 1 Affidavit Affidavit in Support of Motion to Admit Counsel Pro Hac Vice, # 2 Supplement Certificate of Good Standing, # 3 Proposed Order Proposed Order).(Taylor, Joel) (Entered: 01/09/2025) | No document |
| Jan 9, 2025 | 41 | MOTION for Kimberly DeGonia to Appear Pro Hac Vice . Motion and supporting papers to be reviewed by Clerk's Office staff. Document filed by Adria English. (Attachments: # 1 Affidavit Affidavit in Support of Motion to Admit Counsel Pro Hac Vice, # 2 Supplement Certificate of Good Standing, # 3 Proposed Order Proposed Order).(Taylor, Joel) (Entered: 01/09/2025) | No document |
| Jan 9, 2025 | 42 | MOTION for Ryan McIntosh to Appear Pro Hac Vice . Motion and supporting papers to be reviewed by Clerk's Office staff. Document filed by Adria English. (Attachments: # 1 Affidavit Affidavit in Support of Motion to Admit Counsel Pro Hac Vice, # 2 Supplement Certificate of Good Standing, # 3 Proposed Order Proposed Order).(Taylor, Joel) (Entered: 01/09/2025) | No document |
| Jan 10, 2025 | 43 | WAIVER OF SERVICE RETURNED EXECUTED. Bad Boy Entertainment Holdings, Inc. waiver sent on 1/9/2025, answer due 3/10/2025. Document filed by Adria English..(Taylor, Joel) (Entered: 01/10/2025) | View PDF |
| Jan 10, 2025 | 44 | WAIVER OF SERVICE RETURNED EXECUTED. Combs Global Enterprises waiver sent on 1/9/2025, answer due 3/10/2025. Document filed by Adria English..(Taylor, Joel) (Entered: 01/10/2025) | No document |
| Jan 10, 2025 | 45 | WAIVER OF SERVICE RETURNED EXECUTED. Sean Combs waiver sent on 1/9/2025, answer due 3/10/2025. Document filed by Adria English..(Taylor, Joel) (Entered: 01/10/2025) | No document |
| Jan 10, 2025 | 46 | WAIVER OF SERVICE RETURNED EXECUTED. Sean John Clothing LLC, Inc. waiver sent on 1/9/2025, answer due 3/10/2025. Document filed by Adria English..(Taylor, Joel) (Entered: 01/10/2025) | No document |
| Jan 10, 2025 | 47 | FIRST AMENDED COMPLAINT amending 27 Complaint, against Bad Boy Entertainment Holdings, Inc., Sean Combs, Combs Global Enterprises, John and Jane Does 1-10, Organizational Does 1-10, Sean John Clothing LLC, Inc. with JURY DEMAND.Document filed by Adria English. Related document: 27 Complaint,..(Taylor, Joel) (Entered: 01/10/2025) | View PDF |
| Jan 13, 2025 | 48 | ORDER granting 40 Motion for Anne Andrews to Appear Pro Hac Vice. Attorney Must file a Notice of Appearance. (HEREBY ORDERED by Judge Analisa Torres)(Text Only Order) (ab) (Entered: 01/13/2025) | No document |
| Jan 13, 2025 | 49 | ORDER granting 41 Motion for Kimberly DeGonia to Appear Pro Hac Vice. Attorney must file a Notice of Appearance. (HEREBY ORDERED by Judge Analisa Torres)(Text Only Order) (ab) (Entered: 01/13/2025) | No document |
| Jan 13, 2025 | 50 | ORDER granting 42 Motion for Ryan McIntosh to Appear Pro Hac Vice. Attorney must file a notice of appearance. (HEREBY ORDERED by Judge Analisa Torres)(Text Only Order) (ab) (Entered: 01/13/2025) | No document |
| Jan 13, 2025 | 51 | ORDER denying as moot 37 Motion for Kimberly DeGonia to Appear Pro Hac Vice (HEREBY ORDERED by Judge Analisa Torres)(Text Only Order) (ab) (Entered: 01/13/2025) | No document |
| Jan 13, 2025 | 52 | ORDER: Accordingly, by January 15, 2025, English shall either file proof of service or a fully executed waiver of service with respect to Sean John Clothing LLC, Inc. By March 13, 2025, the parties shall file their joint letter and proposed case management plan. See ECF No. 6. SO ORDERED. (Signed by Judge Analisa Torres on 1/13/2025) (vfr) (Entered: 01/13/2025) | View PDF |
| Jan 15, 2025 | 53 | WAIVER OF SERVICE RETURNED EXECUTED. Document filed by Adria English..(Taylor, Joel) (Entered: 01/15/2025) | No document |
| Jan 31, 2025 | 54 | NOTICE OF APPEARANCE by Mark Elliot Cuccaro on behalf of Sean Combs, Bad Boy Entertainment Holdings, Inc., Sean John Clothing LLC, Inc., Combs Global Enterprises..(Cuccaro, Mark) (Entered: 01/31/2025) | No document |
| Jan 31, 2025 | 55 | NOTICE OF APPEARANCE by Katie Elizabeth Renzler on behalf of Sean Combs, Bad Boy Entertainment Holdings, Inc., Sean John Clothing LLC, Inc., Combs Global Enterprises..(Renzler, Katie) (Entered: 01/31/2025) | No document |
| Jan 31, 2025 | 56 | NOTICE OF APPEARANCE by Michael Tremonte on behalf of Sean Combs, Bad Boy Entertainment Holdings, Inc., Sean John Clothing LLC, Inc., Combs Global Enterprises..(Tremonte, Michael) (Entered: 01/31/2025) | No document |
| Jan 31, 2025 | 57 | NOTICE OF APPEARANCE by Erica Ashley Wolff on behalf of Sean Combs, Bad Boy Entertainment Holdings, Inc., Sean John Clothing LLC, Inc., Combs Global Enterprises..(Wolff, Erica) (Entered: 01/31/2025) | No document |
| Jan 31, 2025 | 58 | FILING ERROR - DEFICIENT DOCKET ENTRY - MISSING DIVERSITY INFORMATION - RULE 7.1 CORPORATE DISCLOSURE STATEMENT. No Corporate Parent. Document filed by Bad Boy Entertainment Holdings, Inc...(Wolff, Erica) Modified on 2/5/2025 (lb). (Entered: 01/31/2025) | No document |
| Jan 31, 2025 | 59 | FILING ERROR - DEFICIENT DOCKET ENTRY - MISSING DIVERSITY INFORMATION - RULE 7.1 CORPORATE DISCLOSURE STATEMENT. Identifying Corporate Parent 1169 Group Holdings LLC, Other Affiliate 1169 Corp. for Combs Global Enterprises. Document filed by Combs Global Enterprises..(Wolff, Erica) Modified on 2/5/2025 (lb). (Entered: 01/31/2025) | No document |
| Jan 31, 2025 | 60 | FILING ERROR - DEFICIENT DOCKET ENTRY - MISSING DIVERSITY INFORMATION - RULE 7.1 CORPORATE DISCLOSURE STATEMENT. Identifying Corporate Parent 1169 Group Holdings LLC, Other Affiliate 1169 Corp. for Sean John Clothing LLC, Inc.. Document filed by Sean John Clothing LLC, Inc...(Wolff, Erica) Modified on 2/5/2025 (lb). (Entered: 01/31/2025) | No document |
| Feb 5, 2025 | 61 | RULE 7.1 CORPORATE DISCLOSURE STATEMENT. No Corporate Parent. Document filed by Bad Boy Entertainment Holdings, Inc...(Wolff, Erica) (Entered: 02/05/2025) | No document |
| Feb 5, 2025 | 62 | RULE 7.1 CORPORATE DISCLOSURE STATEMENT. Identifying Corporate Parent 1169 Group Holdings LLC, Other Affiliate 1169 Corp. for Combs Global Enterprises. Document filed by Combs Global Enterprises..(Wolff, Erica) (Entered: 02/05/2025) | No document |
| Feb 5, 2025 | 63 | RULE 7.1 CORPORATE DISCLOSURE STATEMENT. Identifying Corporate Parent 1169 Group Holdings LLC, Other Affiliate 1169 Corp. for Sean John Clothing LLC, Inc.. Document filed by Sean John Clothing LLC, Inc...(Wolff, Erica) (Entered: 02/05/2025) | No document |
| Mar 10, 2025 | 64 | MOTION for Anne Andrews, Sean Thomas Higgins, Kimberly DeGonia, Ryan McIntosh, and Joel Taylor to Withdraw as Attorney for Plaintiff. Document filed by Adria English. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order Proposed Order, # 2 Affidavit Declaration of Kimberly DeGonia, # 3 Affidavit Declaration of Joel Taylor).(Taylor, Joel) (Entered: 03/10/2025) | View PDF Proposed Order Proposed Order Affidavit Declaration of Kimberly DeGonia |
| Mar 10, 2025 | 65 | MEMORANDUM OF LAW in Support re: 64 MOTION for Anne Andrews, Sean Thomas Higgins, Kimberly DeGonia, Ryan McIntosh, and Joel Taylor to Withdraw as Attorney for Plaintiff. . Document filed by Adria English..(Taylor, Joel) (Entered: 03/10/2025) | View PDF |
| Mar 10, 2025 | 66 | CONSENT LETTER MOTION for Extension of Time to File Joint Letter and Case Management Plan addressed to Judge Analisa Torres from Anne Andrews and Joel Taylor dated 3/10/25. Document filed by Adria English..(Taylor, Joel) (Entered: 03/10/2025) | No document |
| Mar 10, 2025 | 67 | LETTER MOTION for Conference (Pre-Motion Letter) addressed to Judge Analisa Torres from Erica A. Wolff dated March 10, 2025. Document filed by Sean Combs, Bad Boy Entertainment Holdings, Inc., Sean John Clothing LLC, Inc., Combs Global Enterprises..(Wolff, Erica) (Entered: 03/10/2025) | View PDF |
| Mar 11, 2025 | 68 | ORDER. By March 18, 2025, counsel for Plaintiff and Plaintiff shall confer to determine whether they have a mutual understanding as to the appropriate next steps. By that same date, counsel shall email the Court a declaration or declarations setting forth the outcome of the conferral for in camera review. See Weinberger v. Provident Life & Cas. Ins. Co., No. 97 Civ. 9262, 1998 WL 898309, at *1 (S.D.N.Y. Dec. 23, 1998) ("[I]t is appropriate for a Court considering a counsel's motion to withdraw to consider in camera submissions to prevent a party from being prejudiced by the application of counsel to withdraw. (italics added)). If counsel continues to seek leave to withdraw, the declarations shall describe in detail the breakdown in communication, including a timeline of the breakdown and the steps, if any, counsel has taken to repair the relationship. The Court has considered the parties' filings at ECF Nos. 66 and 67. All hearings and deadlines in this matter, including Plaintiff's deadline to respond to Defendants' pre-motion letter at ECF No. 67, are STAYED pending further order of the Court. SO ORDERED. (Signed by Judge Analisa Torres on 3/11/25) (yv) (Entered: 03/11/2025) | View PDF |
| Mar 13, 2025 | 69 | AFFIDAVIT OF SERVICE of CLIENT LETTER MOTION FOR EXTENSION OF TIME; MEMORANDUM OF LAW IN SUPPORT OF MOTION TO WITHDRAW AS COUNSEL; AND NOTICE OF MOTION served on Adria English on 3/11/25. Service was accepted by Adria English. Document filed by Adria English..(Taylor, Joel) (Entered: 03/13/2025) | No document |
| Mar 19, 2025 | 70 | ORDER granting 64 Motion to Withdraw as Attorney. Accordingly, the Withdrawing Attorneys' motion to withdraw, ECF No. 64, is GRANTED. The Clerk of Court is respectfully directed to terminate the appearance of attorney Joel Malen Taylor. The stay ordered at ECF No. 68 is CONTINUED for seven days. If, by March 26, 2025, no counsel has entered an appearance for Plaintiff, the Court shall lift the stay and the action shall proceed in accordance with this Court's Individual Practices in Pro Se Cases. By March 20, 2025, the Withdrawing Attorneys shall provide Plaintiff with a copy of this order, as well as a copy of the Court's Individual Practices in Pro Se Cases. SO ORDERED. Attorney Joel Malen Taylor terminated. (Signed by Judge Analisa Torres on 3/19/2025) (vfr) (Entered: 03/19/2025) | View PDF |
| Mar 25, 2025 | 71 | LETTER addressed to Judge Analisa Torres from Adria Sheri English dated 3/25/2025 re: Request for Extension of Time to Secure Counsel. Document filed by Adria English.(rro) (Entered: 03/26/2025) | View PDF |
| Mar 25, 2025 | 72 | LETTER addressed to Judge Analisa Torres from Adria Sheri English dated 3/25/2025 re: I, Adria Sheri English, respectfully submit this letter to formally request a 60-day extension of the Courts March 26, 2025 deadline to secure substitute counsel in the above-referenced matter. This is my first request for an extension, and I have been actively seeking legal representation. I have identified an attorney in Virginia who is in the process of securing local New York counsel to appear on my behalf in this Court.. Document filed by Adria English..(nd) (Entered: 03/26/2025) | View PDF |
| Mar 27, 2025 | 73 | ORDER: The Court is in receipt of the motion filed by Plaintiff pro se, Adria English, to continue the stay ordered by the Court on March 11, 2025, for an additional sixty days. ECF Nos. 71-72; see ECF No. 68. By April 1, 2025, Defendants shall file their response to English's motion. English may file an optional reply by April 4, 2025. SO ORDERED. ( Replies due by 4/4/2025., Responses due by 4/1/2025) (Signed by Judge Analisa Torres on 3/27/2025) (vfr) (Entered: 03/27/2025) | View PDF |
| Apr 1, 2025 | 74 | LETTER addressed to Judge Analisa Torres from Erica A. Wolff dated April 1, 2025 re: Plaintiff's Request for Extension of Time to Secure Counsel (ECF Nos. 71, 72). Document filed by Bad Boy Entertainment Holdings, Inc., Sean Combs, Combs Global Enterprises, Sean John Clothing LLC, Inc...(Wolff, Erica) (Entered: 04/01/2025) | View PDF |
| Apr 1, 2025 | 75 | CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE. Document filed by Bad Boy Entertainment Holdings, Inc., Sean Combs, Combs Global Enterprises, Sean John Clothing LLC, Inc...(Wolff, Erica) (Entered: 04/01/2025) | View PDF |
| Apr 8, 2025 | 76 | MEMO ENDORSEMENT on re: 72 Letter,, filed by Adria English. ENDORSEMENT: GRANTED IN PART. The stay ordered at ECF No. 68 is CONTINUED for fourteen days. If, by April 22, 2025, no counsel has entered an appearance on behalf of Plaintiff, this action shall proceed in accordance with this Court's Individual Practices in Pro Se Cases. No further extensions of the stay shall be granted absent exceptionally good cause shown. The Clerk of Court is respectfully directed to mail a copy of this order to Plaintiff pro se. SO ORDERED. (Signed by Judge Analisa Torres on 4/8/2025) (vfr) Transmission to Docket Assistant Clerk for processing. (Entered: 04/08/2025) | View PDF |
| Apr 22, 2025 | 77 | FILING ERROR - DEFICIENT DOCKET ENTRY - FILER ERROR - NOTICE OF APPEARANCE by Daniel Romeo Smalls on behalf of DANIEL ROMEO SMALLS. (Attachments: # 1 Supplement Signed Retainer of New Counselors).(Smalls, Daniel) Modified on 4/24/2025 (lb). (Entered: 04/22/2025) | View PDF Supplement Signed Retainer of New Counselors).(Smalls, Daniel) Modified on 4/24/2025 (lb). (Entered: 04/22/2025 |
| Apr 23, 2025 | 78 | ORDER: Attorney Daniel Romeo Smalls is directed to refile his notice of appearance, selecting Plaintiff, Adria English, as the filer. For questions, contact the Court's CM/ECF support. The Clerk of Court is respectfully directed to delete "Mr. Daniel Romeo Smalls" as a party to this action. SO ORDERED. DANIEL ROMEO SMALLS terminated. (Signed by Judge Analisa Torres on 4/23/2025) (vfr) (Entered: 04/23/2025) | View PDF |
| Apr 23, 2025 | 79 | ORDER granting 66 Letter Motion for Extension of Time to File. The stay ordered by the Court on March 11, 2025, is lifted. ECF No. 68; see also ECF Nos. 70, 76. By April 29, 2025, Plaintiff shall respond to Defendants' pre-motion letter. See ECF No. 67. By May 7, 2025, the parties shall file their joint letter and jointly proposed case management plan. See ECF No. 6. The Clerk of Court is respectfully directed to terminate the motion at ECF No. 66. SO ORDERED.. (Signed by Judge Analisa Torres on 4/23/2025) (vfr) (Entered: 04/23/2025) | View PDF |
| Apr 23, 2025 | 80 | FILING ERROR - DEFICIENT DOCKET ENTRY - NOTICE OF APPEARANCE by Daniel Romeo Smalls on behalf of Adria English. (Attachments: # 1 Civil Cover Sheet Signed Retainer of New Counselors).(Smalls, Daniel) Modified on 4/24/2025 (lb). (Entered: 04/23/2025) | No document |
| Apr 24, 2025 | 81 | NOTICE OF APPEARANCE by Daniel Romeo Smalls on behalf of Adria English..(Smalls, Daniel) (Entered: 04/24/2025) | No document |
| Apr 24, 2025 | 82 | FILING ERROR - DEFICIENT DOCKET ENTRY - WRONG ATTORNEY LOGIN ERROR - NOTICE OF APPEARANCE by Daniel Romeo Smalls on behalf of Adria English..(Smalls, Daniel) Modified on 4/24/2025 (lb). (Entered: 04/24/2025) | No document |
| Apr 24, 2025 | 83 | FILING ERROR - DEFICIENT DOCKET ENTRY - WRONG ATTORNEY LOGIN ERROR - NOTICE OF APPEARANCE by Daniel Romeo Smalls on behalf of Adria English..(Smalls, Daniel) Modified on 4/24/2025 (lb). (Entered: 04/24/2025) | No document |
| Apr 25, 2025 | 84 | NOTICE OF APPEARANCE by Jeffrey Steven Shelly on behalf of Adria English..(Shelly, Jeffrey) (Entered: 04/25/2025) | No document |
| Apr 25, 2025 | 85 | FILING ERROR - PDF ERROR - MOTION for Jasper L. Mills III to Appear Pro Hac Vice . Filing fee $ 200.00, receipt number ANYSDC-30990061. Motion and supporting papers to be reviewed by Clerk's Office staff. Document filed by Adria English. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order Proposed Order).(Smalls, Daniel) Modified on 4/28/2025 (bc). (Entered: 04/25/2025) | View PDF |
| Apr 25, 2025 | 86 | FILING ERROR - WRONG EVENT TYPE SELECTED FROM MENU - PROPOSED ORDER. Document filed by Adria English..(Smalls, Daniel) Proposed Order to be reviewed by Clerk's Office staff. Modified on 4/28/2025 (tp). (Entered: 04/25/2025) | No document |
| Apr 28, 2025 | 87 | ORDER re: 86 Proposed Order, filed by Adria English. The Clerk of Court is respectfully directed to restrict access to ECF Nos. 77-1 and 80-1 to Plaintiff, Adria English. See ECF No. 86. SO ORDERED. (Signed by Judge Analisa Torres on 4/28/2025) (ar) (Entered: 04/28/2025) | View PDF |
| Apr 29, 2025 | 88 | LETTER RESPONSE to Motion addressed to Judge Analisa Torres from Jeffrey S. Shelly, Esq. dated 04/29/2025 re: 67 LETTER MOTION for Conference (Pre-Motion Letter) addressed to Judge Analisa Torres from Erica A. Wolff dated March 10, 2025. . Document filed by Adria English..(Shelly, Jeffrey) (Entered: 04/29/2025) | No document |
| Apr 30, 2025 | 89 | FILING ERROR - DEFICIENT DOCKET ENTRY - MOTION for Attorney Jasper L. Mills to Appear Pro Hac Vice . Motion and supporting papers to be reviewed by Clerk's Office staff. Document filed by Adria English..(Smalls, Daniel) Modified on 4/30/2025 (rju). (Entered: 04/30/2025) | View PDF |
| Apr 30, 2025 | 90 | MEMO ENDORSEMENT on re: 88 Response to Motion, filed by Adria English. ENDORSEMENT: GRANTED. By May 16, 2025, Plaintiff shall file a response to Defendants' pre-motion letter, ECF No. 67, or otherwise seek leave to amend the complaint. SO ORDERED. ( Responses due by 5/16/2025) (Signed by Judge Analisa Torres on 4/30/2025) (vfr) (Entered: 04/30/2025) | View PDF |
| Apr 30, 2025 | 91 | MOTION for Attorney Jasper L. Mills to Appear Pro Hac Vice . Motion and supporting papers to be reviewed by Clerk's Office staff. Document filed by Adria English..(Smalls, Daniel) (Entered: 04/30/2025) | No document |
| May 5, 2025 | 92 | LETTER MOTION for Extension of Time to file joint letter and joint case management plan addressed to Judge Analisa Torres from Erica A. Wolff dated May 5, 2025. Document filed by Bad Boy Entertainment Holdings, Inc., Sean Combs, Combs Global Enterprises, Sean John Clothing LLC, Inc...(Wolff, Erica) (Entered: 05/05/2025) | No document |
| May 6, 2025 | 93 | ORDER granting 91 Motion for Jasper L. Mills to Appear Pro Hac Vice. Attorney Mills shall file a notice of appearance. (HEREBY ORDERED by Judge Analisa Torres)(Text Only Order) (ab) (Entered: 05/06/2025) | No document |
| May 6, 2025 | 94 | ORDER granting in part and denying in part 92 Letter Motion for Extension of Time. GRANTED IN PART. By May 27, 2025, the parties shall file their jointly proposed case management plan and joint letter. SO ORDERED. (Signed by Judge Analisa Torres on 5/6/2025) (ar) (Entered: 05/06/2025) | No document |
| May 6, 2025 | 95 | NOTICE OF APPEARANCE by Alexandra Conlon on behalf of Bad Boy Entertainment Holdings, Inc., Sean Combs, Combs Global Enterprises, Sean John Clothing LLC, Inc...(Conlon, Alexandra) (Entered: 05/06/2025) | No document |
| May 9, 2025 | 96 | LETTER MOTION for Leave to File Amended Complaint addressed to Judge Analisa Torres from Jeffrey S. Shelly dated 05/09/2025. Document filed by Adria English..(Shelly, Jeffrey) (Entered: 05/09/2025) | View PDF |
| May 19, 2025 | 97 | ORDER with respect to 96 Letter Motion for Leave to File Document. By May 27, 2025, the parties shall meet and confer and file a joint letter indicating (1) Defendants' position, if any, with respect to Plaintiff's request, and (2) each side's position on a stay pending the resolution of the Black and Parker appeals. SO ORDERED. (Signed by Judge Analisa Torres on 5/19/2025) (vfr) (Entered: 05/19/2025) | No document |
| May 27, 2025 | 98 | JOINT LETTER addressed to Judge Analisa Torres from Counsel for All Parties dated May 27, 2025 re: Joint Letter. Document filed by Bad Boy Entertainment Holdings, Inc., Sean Combs, Combs Global Enterprises, Sean John Clothing LLC, Inc...(Wolff, Erica) (Entered: 05/27/2025) | View PDF |
| May 27, 2025 | 99 | PROPOSED CASE MANAGEMENT PLAN. Document filed by Bad Boy Entertainment Holdings, Inc., Sean Combs, Combs Global Enterprises, Sean John Clothing LLC, Inc...(Wolff, Erica) (Entered: 05/27/2025) | View PDF |
| May 29, 2025 | 100 | ORDER denying without prejudice to renewal 96 Letter Motion for Leave to File Document. The parties' joint request for a stay pending the Second Circuit's resolution of the appeals in Parker v. Alexander, No. 25-487 (2d Cir.), and Doe v. Black, No. 25-564 (2d Cir.), is, therefore, GRANTED. The Clerk of Court is respectfully directed to STAY all hearings, deadlines, and motions in this matter pending further order of the Court. In light of the stay, Plaintiff's motion for leave to amend the complaint, ECF No. 96, is DENIED as moot, without prejudice to renewal within 30 days of the Second Circuit's decision in Parker and Black. Within 60 days of the Second Circuit's decision in those matters, the parties shall file a joint letter and jointly proposed, revised case management plan, in accordance with Para. 4-5 of ECF No. 6. SO ORDERED. (Signed by Judge Analisa Torres on 5/29/2025) (vfr) (Entered: 05/29/2025) | View PDF |
| Aug 28, 2025 | 101 | NOTICE OF APPEARANCE by Jeffrey Steven Shelly on behalf of Adria English..(Shelly, Jeffrey) (Entered: 08/28/2025) | No document |
| May 29, 2025 | 100.1 | Case Stayed (vfr) | No document |
| Jul 3, 2024 | 2.1 | >>>NOTICE REGARDING DEFICIENT MOTION TO APPEAR PRO HAC VICE. Notice to RE-FILE Document No. 2 FIRST MOTION for Ariel Mitchell-Kidd to Appear Pro Hac Vice for Plaintiff as Lead Counsel Filing fee $ 200.00, receipt number ANYSDC-29567975 Motion and supporting papers to be reviewed by Clerk's Office staff The filing is deficient for the following reason(s): missing Certificate of Good Standing from Supreme Court of Florida; No case number on any of the documentation; must have a wet signature on the documentation if using someone else's Pacer account; Re-file the motion as a Motion to Appear Pro Hac Vice - attach the correct signed PDF - select the correct named filer/filers - attach valid Certificates of Good Standing issued within the past 30 days - attach Proposed Order. (rju) | No document |
| Jul 8, 2024 | 2.2 | ***NOTICE TO ATTORNEY REGARDING PARTY MODIFICATION. Notice to attorney Steven Alan Metcalf. The party information for the following party/parties has been modified: Sean P. Diddy Combs; Sean John Clothing LLC; COMBS GLOBAL ENTERPRISES; Vibe Magazine; Penske Media Corporation; Penske Media Corporation; JOHN AND JANE DOE #1-#10; Organizational Does. The information for the party/parties has been modified for the following reason/reasons: party name contained a typographical error; party name was entered in all caps; alias party name was omitted;. (jgo) | No document |
| Jul 8, 2024 | 2.3 | ***NOTICE TO ATTORNEY REGARDING DEFICIENT PLEADING. Notice to Attorney Steven Alan Metcalf to RE-FILE Document No. 1 Complaint. The filing is deficient for the following reason(s): the All Defendant radio button was selected. Re-file the pleading using the event type Complaint found under the event list Complaints and Other Initiating Documents - attach the correct signed PDF - select the individually named filer/filers - select the individually named party/parties the pleading is against. (jgo) | No document |
| Jul 8, 2024 | 2.4 | ***NOTICE TO ATTORNEY TO ELECTRONICALLY FILE CIVIL COVER SHEET. Notice to Attorney Attorney must electronically file the Civil Cover Sheet. Use the event type Civil Cover Sheet found under the event list Other Documents. (jgo) | No document |
| Jul 8, 2024 | 2.5 | CASE OPENING INITIAL ASSIGNMENT NOTICE: The above-entitled action is assigned to Judge Analisa Torres. Please download and review the Individual Practices of the assigned District Judge, located at 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 https://nysd.uscourts.gov/rules/ecf-related-instructions..(jgo) | No document |
| Jul 8, 2024 | 2.6 | Magistrate Judge Sarah Netburn 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: https://nysd.uscourts.gov/sites/default/files/2018-06/AO-3.pdf. (jgo) | No document |
| Jul 8, 2024 | 2.7 | Case Designated ECF. (jgo) | No document |
| Aug 6, 2024 | 24.1 | ***NOTICE TO ATTORNEY REGARDING DEFICIENT PLEADING. Notice to Attorney Ariel Mitchell to RE-FILE Document No. 16 Amended Complaint,,. The filing is deficient for the following reason(s): the wrong event type was used to file the pleading;. Re-file the pleading using the event type Complaint found under the event list Complaints and Other Initiating Documents - attach the correct signed PDF - select the individually named filer/filers - select the individually named party/parties the pleading is against. (pc) | No document |
| Aug 6, 2024 | 24.2 | ***NOTICE TO ATTORNEY REGARDING CIVIL. CASE OPENING STATISTICAL ERROR CORRECTION: Notice to attorney Ariel Mitchell. The following case opening statistical information was erroneously selected/entered: Dollar Demand $5,000,000; County code Albany;. The following correction(s) have been made to your case entry: the Dollar Demand has been modified to $9,999,000; the County code has been modified to New York;. (pc) | No document |
| Aug 6, 2024 | 24.3 | ***NOTICE TO ATTORNEY REGARDING DEFICIENT CIVIL COVER SHEET. Notice to attorney Ariel Mitchell to RE-FILE Document No. 17 Civil Cover Sheet. The filing is deficient for the following reason(s): multiple citizenships for the defendant were selected. Choose one for the first listed defendant. Re-file the document using the event type Civil Cover Sheet found under the event list Other Documents and attach the correct PDF. (pc) | No document |
| Jan 2, 2025 | 38.1 | >>>NOTICE REGARDING DEFICIENT MOTION TO APPEAR PRO HAC VICE. Notice to RE-FILE Document No. 37 MOTION for Kimberly DeGonia to Appear Pro Hac Vice . Filing fee $ 200.00, receipt number ANYSDC-30392454. Motion and supporting papers to be reviewed by Clerk's Office staff... The filing is deficient for the following reason(s): missing Certificate of Good Standing from Supreme Court of California;. Re-file the motion as a Motion to Appear Pro Hac Vice - attach the correct signed PDF - select the correct named filer/filers - attach valid Certificates of Good Standing issued within the past 30 days - attach Proposed Order.. (rju) | No document |
| Jan 2, 2025 | 38.2 | >>>NOTICE REGARDING DEFICIENT MOTION TO APPEAR PRO HAC VICE. Notice to RE-FILE Document No. 38 MOTION for Ryan McIntosh to Appear Pro Hac Vice . Filing fee $ 200.00, receipt number ANYSDC-30392481. Motion and supporting papers to be reviewed by Clerk's Office staff... The filing is deficient for the following reason(s): missing Certificate of Good Standing from Supreme Court of California;. Re-file the motion as a Motion to Appear Pro Hac Vice - attach the correct signed PDF - select the correct named filer/filers - attach valid Certificates of Good Standing issued within the past 30 days - attach Proposed Order.. (rju) | No document |
| Jan 2, 2025 | 38.3 | >>>NOTICE REGARDING DEFICIENT MOTION TO APPEAR PRO HAC VICE. Notice to RE-FILE Document No. 36 MOTION for Anne Andrews to Appear Pro Hac Vice . Filing fee $ 200.00, receipt number ANYSDC-30392408. Motion and supporting papers to be reviewed by Clerk's Office staff... The filing is deficient for the following reason(s): missing Certificate of Good Standing from Supreme Court of California;. Re-file the motion as a Motion to Appear Pro Hac Vice - attach the correct signed PDF - select the correct named filer/filers - attach valid Certificates of Good Standing issued within the past 30 days - attach Proposed Order.. (rju) | No document |
| Jan 10, 2025 | 47.1 | ***NOTICE TO ATTORNEY REGARDING DEFICIENT PLEADING. Notice to Attorney Joel Malen Taylor to RE-FILE re: Document No. 39 Amended Complaint,. The filing is deficient for the following reason(s): all of the parties listed on the pleading were not entered on CM ECF; the wrong filer/filers were selected for the pleading; the wrong party/parties whom the pleading is against were selected. Docket the event type Add Party to Pleading found under the event list Complaints and Other Initiating Documents.. Re-file the pleading using the event type Amended Complaint found under the event list Complaints and Other Initiating Documents - attach the correct signed PDF - select the individually named filer/filers - select the individually named party/parties the pleading is against. (jgo) | No document |
| Jan 10, 2025 | 47.2 | >>>NOTICE REGARDING PRO HAC VICE MOTION. Regarding Document No. 41 MOTION for Kimberly DeGonia to Appear Pro Hac Vice . Motion and supporting papers to be reviewed by Clerk's Office staff.. The document has been reviewed and there are no deficiencies. (bc) | No document |
| Jan 10, 2025 | 47.3 | >>>NOTICE REGARDING PRO HAC VICE MOTION. Regarding Document No. 40 MOTION for Anne Andrews to Appear Pro Hac Vice . Motion and supporting papers to be reviewed by Clerk's Office staff.. The document has been reviewed and there are no deficiencies. (bc) | No document |
| Jan 10, 2025 | 47.4 | >>>NOTICE REGARDING PRO HAC VICE MOTION. Regarding Document No. 42 MOTION for Ryan McIntosh to Appear Pro Hac Vice . Motion and supporting papers to be reviewed by Clerk's Office staff.. The document has been reviewed and there are no deficiencies. (bc) | No document |
| Jul 9, 2024 | 6.1 | >>>NOTICE REGARDING PRO HAC VICE MOTION. Regarding Document No. 3 SECOND MOTION for ARIEL E. MITCHELL-KIDD to Appear Pro Hac Vice . Motion and supporting papers to be reviewed by Clerk's Office staff.. The document has been reviewed and there are no deficiencies. (bc) | No document |
| Feb 5, 2025 | 63.1 | ***NOTICE TO ATTORNEY REGARDING DEFICIENT RULE 7.1 CORPORATE DISCLOSURE STATEMENT. Notice to Attorney Erica Ashley Wolff to RE-FILE Document Nos. 60 Rule 7.1 Corporate Disclosure Statement, 58 Rule 7.1 Corporate Disclosure Statement and 59 Rule 7.1 Corporate Disclosure Statement,. These filings are deficient for the following reason(s): the jurisdiction of this action is based on diversity - the party/intervenor did not name and identify the citizenship of every individual or entity whose citizenship is attributed to that party or intervenor. Re-file these documents using the event type Rule 7.1 Corporate Disclosure Statement found under the event list Other Documents - select the correct filer/filers - attach the correct signed PDF - when prompted with the message "Are there any corporate parents or other affiliates?", select the Yes or No radio button - If Yes - enter the corporate parent/other affiliate, click the Search button - select the correct corporate parent/other affiliate name from the search results list or if no person found, create a new corporate parent/other affiliate - select the party to whom the corporate parent/other affiliate should be linked - add corporate parent/other affiliate names one at a time - name and identify the citizenship of every individual or entity whose citizenship is attributed to that party or intervenor. Please use the revised form found here NYSD form page (lb) | No document |
| Apr 8, 2025 | 76.1 | Mailed a copy of 76 Memo Endorsement, to Adria English at 500 NW 2nd Ave. 12864 Miami, FL 33101. (aqd) | No document |
| Apr 23, 2025 | 80.1 | Set/Reset Deadlines: Responses due by 4/29/2025 (vfr) | No document |
| Apr 24, 2025 | 83.1 | ***NOTICE TO ATTORNEY TO RE-FILE DOCUMENTS - DEFICIENT DOCKET ENTRY ERROR. Notice to Attorney Daniel Romeo Smalls to RE-FILE Documents 82 Notice of Appearance and 83 Notice of Appearance. ERROR(S): Wrong Attorney ECF Login. Please note the ECF system will not allow an attorney to file electronically a Notice of Appearance on behalf of another attorney. The Notice of Appearance and the ECF password must belong to the same attorney. (lb) | No document |
| Apr 28, 2025 | 87.1 | ***NOTICE TO ATTORNEY TO RE-FILE DOCUMENT - EVENT TYPE ERROR. Notice to Attorney Daniel Romeo Smalls to RE-FILE Document 86 Proposed Order. Use the event type Motion found under the event list Motions. (tp) | No document |
| Apr 28, 2025 | 87.2 | >>>NOTICE REGARDING DEFICIENT MOTION TO APPEAR PRO HAC VICE. Notice to RE-FILE Document No. 85 MOTION for Jasper L. Mills III to Appear Pro Hac Vice . Filing fee $ 200.00, receipt number ANYSDC-30990061. Motion and supporting papers to be reviewed by Clerk's Office staff... The filing is deficient for the following reason(s): expired Certificate of Good Standing from Supreme Court of New York; Order does not have a signature line for the Judge;. Re-file the motion as a Motion to Appear Pro Hac Vice - attach the correct signed PDF - select the correct named filer/filers - attach valid Certificates of Good Standing issued within the past 30 days - attach Proposed Order.. (bc) | No document |
| Apr 30, 2025 | 91.1 | >>>NOTICE REGARDING DEFICIENT MOTION TO APPEAR PRO HAC VICE. Notice to RE-FILE Document No. 89 MOTION for Attorney Jasper L. Mills to Appear Pro Hac Vice . Motion and supporting papers to be reviewed by Clerk's Office staff... The filing is deficient for the following reason(s): missing Certificate of Good Standing from SUPREME COURT of NY;. Re-file the motion as a Motion to Appear Pro Hac Vice - attach the correct signed PDF - select the correct named filer/filers - attach valid Certificates of Good Standing issued within the past 30 days - attach Proposed Order.. (rju) | No document |
| Apr 30, 2025 | 91.2 | >>>NOTICE REGARDING PRO HAC VICE MOTION. Regarding Document No. 91 MOTION for Attorney Jasper L. Mills to Appear Pro Hac Vice . Motion and supporting papers to be reviewed by Clerk's Office staff.. The document has been reviewed and there are no deficiencies. (rju) | No document |
Attorneys
Jasper L. Mills
The Mills Law Group, PLLC
Plaintiff
Daniel R. Smalls
Law Office of Daniel R. Smalls, PLLC
Plaintiff
Plaintiff
Erica A. Wolff
Sher Tremonte
Civil Defense