Heilmann v. Yeshiva University
- Analisa Torres
- 1:25-cv-02431
- U.S. District Court · Southern District of New York
- 2
In Heilmann v. Yeshiva University, Judge Lehrburger directed Marshals to serve Norma Silbermintz with the lawsuit.
Yisrael Z. Heilmann, Norma Silbermintz, the Clerk of Court, and the U.S. Marshals Service.
What happened
In Yisrael Z. Heilmann v. Yeshiva University, et al., the court addressed service of the lawsuit on defendant Norma Silbermintz. Heilmann was representing himself.
The court directed the Clerk to prepare a service form, issue a summons, and give the necessary papers to the U.S. Marshals Service. The Marshals Service was instructed to serve Silbermintz with the summons and the current Second Amended Complaint.
Judge Robert W. Lehrburger stated that Heilmann must ensure service occurs within 90 days after the summons is issued and request more time if needed. Heilmann also must notify the court in writing of any address change. The order addressed service only and did not decide the lawsuit’s underlying claims.
The detailed version
- Heilmann v. Yeshiva University · No. 1:25-cv-02431
- Analisa Torres
- Nov. 18, 2025
Background Yisrael Z. Heilmann, who was proceeding without a lawyer, needed to serve defendant Norma Silbermintz. The order concerns service of the summons and the currently operative Second Amended Complaint, identified as Docket Entry 92.
Court’s Action The court instructed the Clerk of Court to complete a U.S. Marshals Service Process Receipt and Return Form for Silbermintz at the address listed in the order. The Clerk was also instructed to issue a summons and deliver the paperwork needed for the Marshals Service to serve Silbermintz. The Marshals Service was then directed to make service.
Deadlines and Responsibilities The order stated that Heilmann is responsible for ensuring service within 90 days after the summons is issued. If necessary, he must request an extension of time. He must also notify the court in writing if his address changes, and the court stated that the action may be dismissed if he fails to do so.
Disposition This was an order concerning service of process, not a decision on the underlying claims. The order was signed by United States Magistrate Judge Robert W. Lehrburger.
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