Mayahua Cuahua v. Living Thai Corp
- Katharine Parker
- 1:20-cv-03713
- U.S. District Court · Southern District of New York
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In Mayahua Cuahua v. Living Thail Corp., Magistrate Judge Parker ordered service and required Antonio Guzman to report his counsel status and contact information.
Antonio Guzman must report his representation status and contact information; Catalina Sojo must serve him with the specified orders and file proof of service.
What happened
In Mayahua Cuahua v. Living Thail Corp., the court had granted plaintiffs’ counsel’s request to stop representing Antonio Guzman. The order identifies Guzman as representing himself.
The court ordered Catalina Sojo to serve Guzman with the earlier order and this order by August 23, 2024, and file proof of service. By September 12, Guzman must tell the court whether he has hired new counsel or will continue representing himself, and must provide his address and contact information.
Magistrate Judge Katharine H. Parker warned that failing to comply could lead to sanctions, including dismissal for failure to prosecute. The order did not decide the underlying claims.
The detailed version
- Mayahua Cuahua v. Living Thai Corp · No. 1:20-cv-03713
- Katharine Parker
- Aug. 13, 2024
Background
On August 12, 2024, the court granted plaintiffs’ counsel’s request to withdraw from representing Plaintiff Antonio Guzman. The August 13 order states that Guzman was proceeding without a lawyer.
Requirements imposed
The court ordered Catalina Sojo to serve Guzman with the August 12 order and the August 13 order by August 23, 2024. Sojo must then file an affidavit of service, meaning a written sworn statement confirming that service occurred.
By September 12, 2024, Guzman must file a status letter stating whether he has retained substitute counsel or will continue representing himself. By the same date, he must provide the court with his address and contact information.
Warning and disposition
The court warned that Guzman’s failure to comply may result in sanctions, including dismissal from the action for failure to prosecute. Magistrate Judge Katharine H. Parker issued this procedural order; the order did not address the merits of the plaintiffs’ claims.
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