Cuddy Law Firm, P.L.L.C. v. New York City Department of Education

Background

Cuddy Law Firm, P.L.L.C. brought an action seeking attorneys’ fees and costs under the fee-shifting provision of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act. The matter was referred to Magistrate Judge Ricardo, who issued a Report and Recommendation on July 2, 2026.

Recommendation and Review

The Report and Recommendation recommended that Cuddy Law Firm’s motion for attorneys’ fees be granted and denied in part. The magistrate judge gave the parties fourteen days to object and warned that failing to object on time would waive the right to object. The report also referred the parties to the applicable federal rule and statute.

No objections or requests for an extension were filed. Judge Furman therefore held that the parties waived their right to object to the recommendation or obtain appellate review. Even so, he reviewed the petition and the Report and Recommendation and found it well reasoned and supported by the facts and law.

Ruling

Judge Jesse M. Furman adopted the Report and Recommendation in its entirety. The clerk was directed to terminate the listed docket entry and close the case.

Scope of the Order

The opinion states that the fee motion was recommended to be “granted and denied in part,” but it does not identify in this order which portions were granted or denied.