Johnson v. Graphite Solutions, Inc.

Background

Danielle Johnson submitted this civil action to the Southern District of New York by email. The court assigned it docket number 25-CV-3184 (LTS). The order does not describe the underlying claims against Graphite Solutions, Inc.

Filing fee or application to proceed without prepayment

The court explained that a plaintiff starting a civil action must either pay the required fees or submit a signed application to proceed without prepaying them. The court identified the required amount as $405, consisting of a $350 filing fee and a $55 administrative fee, while noting that the fee schedule could change.

Within 30 days of the order, Johnson was required to pay the fees or complete, sign, and submit the court’s application to proceed without prepayment. Until payment was made or a completed and signed application was received, the court would take no further action, issue no summons, and require no answer. If the court granted the application, Johnson could proceed without prepaying the fees.

Ruling and effect

Judge Laura Taylor Swain ordered Johnson to complete one of those two steps within the 30-day period. If Johnson failed to comply or failed to request an extension, the action would be dismissed without prejudice to refiling. The court also certified that an appeal from the order would not be taken in good faith and denied permission to proceed without prepaying fees for an appeal. The order did not resolve the merits of Johnson’s claims.