Inovalon Provider, Inc. v. LabQ Clinical Diagnostics, LLC

Background

Inovalon Provider, Inc., identified in the caption as formerly known as Ability Network Inc., filed a petition on March 31, 2025, asking the court to confirm an arbitration award against LabQ Clinical Diagnostics, LLC. The order states that proceedings to confirm an arbitration award are treated as similar to a motion for summary judgment, which is a request for decision based on materials showing whether there is a genuine dispute requiring further proceedings.

Requirements and Deadlines

The court ordered Inovalon Provider to file and serve a statement under Local Civil Rule 56.1, along with any additional supporting materials, by April 25, 2025. The materials were to include the arbitration award, supporting documents, and affidavits or declarations stating that the exhibits are true and correct copies of what they claim to be.

LabQ was required to file its opposition by May 16, 2025. Inovalon Provider could file a reply by May 23, 2025.

The court also required Inovalon Provider to serve LabQ with the petition and order by April 9, 2025, through a person authorized under New York Civil Practice Law and Rules § 311. Inovalon Provider also had to serve the secretary of state under New York Business Corporation Law § 306 and file an affidavit proving service by April 11, 2025.

Disposition

Judge Analisa Torres issued an order setting briefing and service requirements. The order did not grant or deny the petition and did not decide whether the arbitration award should be confirmed.