Gil v. 605 West 42nd Owner LLC

Background

Aida R. Gil, who is representing herself, brought claims against 605 West 42nd Owner LLC, the Moinian Group, and Julio Del Orbe. The opinion identifies 605 West 42nd Owner LLC as Gil’s landlord, the Moinian Group as the landlord’s parent company, and Del Orbe as an employee and the building’s Senior Residential Manager. Gil alleges discrimination and retaliation under the Federal Housing Act and asserts at least one state-law claim.

The court had previously allowed Gil to proceed without paying court fees in advance. That status permits a plaintiff to receive assistance from the court and the United States Marshals Service in serving the defendants.

Court’s order

The court directed the Clerk of Court to issue a summons for each defendant, complete a USMS-285 process receipt and return form for each defendant, and deliver the necessary documents to the Marshals Service. The Marshals Service is to serve each defendant with the summons and complaint.

The court extended the service deadline to 90 days after the date the summonses are issued. If service is not completed by then, the opinion says Gil should request an extension of time. Gil must also notify the court in writing if her address changes; the opinion states that the action may be dismissed if she fails to do so.

Judge Mary Kay Vyskocil also directed the Clerk to mail Gil an information package. This order addresses service of the lawsuit and does not decide the merits of Gil’s discrimination, retaliation, or state-law claims.