Lee v. Proland Management

Background

The court received a pro se action purportedly brought by Kum Nam Lee. Court records showed that Young Yil Jo had filed the submission. The opinion referred to earlier filings in which Jo had filed multiple lawsuits in Lee’s name. It also stated that a prior order barred Jo from filing a new civil action or proceeding in the Southern District of New York without first obtaining the court’s permission.

Ruling

Because the court found that Jo filed this action, it dismissed the action without prejudice to any civil action Kum Nam Lee may wish to bring in the future. The court stated that Jo remains enjoined from filing any new civil action or proceeding in the court without first obtaining leave, and remains barred from filing any document in the court in another person’s name. The court said it would continue to dismiss cases filed by Jo in another person’s name without prejudice to that person’s possible future action. It also warned that continued filings could result in additional restrictions and sanctions.

Appeal and case administration

Judge Laura Taylor Swain certified that any appeal from the order would not be taken in good faith and denied permission to appeal without paying the required fees. The clerk was directed to mail the order to Young Yil Jo and Kum Nam Lee at the addresses listed in the court’s records.