Humphreys v. New York City health and Hospitals Corporation
- Vernon Broderick
- 1:16-cv-09707
- U.S. District Court · Southern District of New York
- 3
Humphreys v. New York City Health and Hospitals Corporation: Judge Broderick granted the defendant’s request for a two-business-day filing extension.
The defendant received additional time to file its summary-judgment motion; the plaintiff, who was identified as representing herself, was affected by the extended deadline.
What happened
In Humphreys v. New York City Health and Hospitals Corporation, the defendant asked for a two-business-day extension, until June 10, 2025, to file its motion for summary judgment. The defendant said technical problems, an internet outage, required reviews, and religious observance prevented timely filing. This was the defendant’s sixth extension request, and the plaintiff did not agree.
The defendant argued that the delay was caused by unforeseen problems despite diligent work and would not prejudice the plaintiff. It also offered to agree to any corresponding extension the plaintiff might request.
Judge Vernon S. Broderick granted the application. The opinion does not decide the summary-judgment motion itself.
The detailed version
- Humphreys v. New York City health and Hospitals Corporation · No. 1:16-cv-09707
- Vernon Broderick
- June 6, 2025
Background
The defendant requested a two-business-day extension, from June 6 until Tuesday, June 10, 2025, to file its motion for summary judgment. This was the defendant’s sixth request for an extension, and the plaintiff did not consent.
Reasons for the Request
The defendant’s attorney stated that technical problems prevented the timely delivery of a draft memorandum from the attorney’s supervisor. The attorney also reported an internet outage that caused additional lost work time. The attorney said the motion papers still required review by the supervisor and a liaison attorney, as well as preparation of tables of contents and authorities. The attorney also stated that religious observance prevented work after approximately 8:00 p.m. that evening.
The request relied on Federal Rule of Civil Procedure 6(b)(1), which allows a court to extend a deadline before it expires when there is good cause.
Ruling
Judge Vernon S. Broderick granted the application. The ruling extended the defendant’s deadline to file its motion for summary judgment until June 10, 2025. The opinion does not decide whether the defendant is entitled to summary judgment or address the merits of the underlying case.
Read the full 3-page opinion on CourtListener, the free public archive maintained by the Free Law Project.