Francesco Gargano MD PC v. Mapfe Life Insurance Company
- Garnett
- 1:25-cv-01576
- U.S. District Court · Southern District of New York
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In Francesco Gargano MD PC v. Mapfe Life Insurance Company, Judge Garnett ordered briefing and service for a complaint seeking confirmation of an arbitration award.
Francesco Gargano MD PC must provide supporting materials and serve the case papers by the ordered deadlines. Mapfe Life Insurance Company may file an opposition by April 10, 2025.
What happened
Francesco Gargano MD PC v. Mapfe Life Insurance Company concerns a complaint filed by Francesco Gargano MD PC to confirm an arbitration award. The opinion says the complaint was filed on February 25, 2025.
The court ordered the plaintiff to file and serve any additional supporting materials by March 27, 2025. Mapfe Life Insurance Company may oppose by April 10, and the plaintiff may reply by April 17.
Judge Margaret M. Garnett also ordered the plaintiff to serve the complaint, supporting papers, and the order under the federal service rules by March 27, then file proof of service by March 28. The order did not decide whether to confirm the arbitration award.
The detailed version
- Francesco Gargano MD PC v. Mapfe Life Insurance Company · No. 1:25-cv-01576
- Garnett
- Mar. 6, 2025
Background
On February 25, 2025, Francesco Gargano MD PC filed a complaint seeking confirmation of an arbitration award against Mapfe Life Insurance Company.
Court’s Procedure
The court explained that proceedings to confirm an arbitration award are treated similarly to a motion for summary judgment, which is a request for a decision based on the evidence and applicable law when there is no need for a trial on the relevant issues. The court ordered Francesco Gargano MD PC to file any additional materials it intends to use to support its complaint by March 27, 2025.
Mapfe Life Insurance Company’s opposition, if any, is due April 10, 2025. The plaintiff’s reply, if any, is due April 17, 2025.
Service Requirements and Disposition
The court also ordered the plaintiff to serve the complaint, all supporting papers, and the order on Mapfe Life Insurance Company under Rule 4 of the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure no later than March 27, 2025. The plaintiff must file an affidavit confirming service by March 28, 2025.
Judge Margaret M. Garnett issued procedural directions and did not rule on whether the arbitration award should be confirmed.
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