Johnson v. The City of New York
- Katherine Failla
- 1:22-cv-06127
- U.S. District Court · Southern District of New York
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In Johnson v. The City of New York, Judge Failla ordered steps to help serve the amended complaint; the case’s merits were not decided.
Kamar Johnson, the defendants named in the amended complaint, the Clerk of Court, and the U.S. Marshals Service.
What happened
In Johnson v. The City of New York, Kamar Johnson filed an amended complaint, and the court addressed how the defendants should receive it. The opinion does not decide the claims.
The court directed the Clerk of Court to complete service forms with the address for Dr. Renrick Benn and send the necessary documents to the U.S. Marshals Service. It also said Johnson should request more time if the complaint is not served within 90 days after the summons is issued.
Judge Katherine Polk Failla issued the order on December 28, 2022. The order concerns service of the complaint and does not resolve the underlying dispute.
The detailed version
- Johnson v. The City of New York · No. 1:22-cv-06127
- Katherine Failla
- Dec. 28, 2022
Background
The court received Kamar Johnson’s amended complaint, filed December 12, 2022. The caption identifies The City of New York and Dentist John Doe as defendants. The opinion also refers to Dr. Renrick Benn in connection with service.
Court’s Action
The court directed the Clerk of Court to complete the USM-285 forms with Dr. Renrick Benn’s address and deliver all documents needed to effect service to the U.S. Marshals Service. The court stated that, if the complaint is not served within 90 days after the summons is issued, Johnson should request an extension of time for service. The Clerk was also directed to mail a copy of the order to Johnson at his address of record.
Disposition and Significance
This is an order concerning service of process, meaning the formal delivery of the lawsuit documents to the defendants. It does not decide the merits of Johnson’s claims or state whether any defendant is liable. Judge Katherine Polk Failla signed the order.
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