Rodriguez-Vallejo v. Florisun LLC

Background

Krystina Rodriguez-Vallejo sued Florisun LLC, which allegedly does business as “Dazed” and “Dazed Cannabis.” She alleges retaliation and sex-based employment discrimination under Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, the New York State Human Rights Law, and the New York City Human Rights Law. The opinion states that Rodriguez-Vallejo is proceeding without a lawyer.

The court had previously granted her permission to proceed without paying court fees upfront. Because she was proceeding under that permission, the court stated that she was entitled to assistance from the court and the United States Marshals Service in serving the defendant.

Service Order

The court directed the Clerk of Court to issue a summons for Florisun LLC, complete a United States Marshals Service receipt-and-return form with Florisun’s service address, and deliver the necessary documents to the Marshals Service so it could serve the summons and complaint.

The court extended the time for service until 90 days after the summons for Florisun is issued. If the complaint is not served within that period, Rodriguez-Vallejo should request an extension of time. The court also directed her to notify the court in writing if her address changes and stated that the case may be dismissed if she fails to do so.

Disposition

Judge Margaret M. Garnett ordered the Clerk of Court to mail Rodriguez-Vallejo an information package and to take the steps necessary for service on Florisun. The opinion does not decide whether Rodriguez-Vallejo’s discrimination or retaliation claims are legally or factually valid.