Sangiuolo v. WDF Inc.

Background

Nancy A. Sangiuolo appears without a lawyer and asserts claims under Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964. She sued WDF Inc., identified as her former employer, and Thomas Liccione, identified as WDF’s Safety Director. The court also understood the complaint to assert claims under the New York State Human Rights Law.

The court had previously granted Sangiuolo permission to proceed under the fee-waiver process. The order explains that, in such cases, the court must direct the U.S. Marshals Service to serve the summons and complaint.

Service of the Complaint

The court directed service on WDF and Liccione. It explained that Sangiuolo could not have served the defendants before the court reviewed the complaint and ordered summonses issued. The court therefore extended the service deadline until 90 days after summonses are issued for WDF and Liccione.

The Clerk of Court was instructed to issue summonses, complete U.S. Marshals Service Process Receipt and Return forms with the defendants’ service addresses, and deliver the paperwork needed for the Marshals Service to serve the summonses and complaint. The order states that, if service is not completed within that period, Sangiuolo should request additional time.

Other Requirement and Disposition

Sangiuolo must notify the court in writing if her address changes. The order states that the court may dismiss the action if she fails to do so.

Judge Kenneth M. Karas entered an order directing the Clerk to mail Sangiuolo a copy of the order and an information package and to arrange service through the U.S. Marshals Service. The order addressed service and case administration; it did not decide the merits of Sangiuolo’s Title VII or New York State Human Rights Law claims.