Arabatzis v. United Van Lines, Inc.
- Rearden
- 1:22-cv-10378
- U.S. District Court · Southern District of New York
- 20
In Arabatzis v. United Van Lines, Judge Rearden issued a reassignment notice keeping existing orders and deadlines in effect.
Constance Elaine Arabatzis, United Van Lines, Inc., Manning Claims Svcs LLC, and their counsel are affected by the reassignment and the continuing deadlines and procedural requirements. The order specifically directs the Clerk to mail materials to the pro se plaintiff.
What happened
Arabatzis v. United Van Lines, Inc. concerns a case reassigned to a different district judge. The notice does not discuss the underlying dispute or legal claims.
The court stated that prior orders, dates, and deadlines remain effective unless it orders otherwise. Previously scheduled appearances or conferences before the district judge were postponed until further notice, while conferences before a magistrate judge will proceed as previously ordered. The Clerk was directed to mail the order and the judge’s rules to the pro se plaintiff.
Judge Jennifer H. Rearden issued the notice on January 25, 2023. The order also directs the parties to follow her individual rules and explains procedures for filings, communications, discovery, motions, and case management.
The detailed version
- Arabatzis v. United Van Lines, Inc. · No. 1:22-cv-10378
- Rearden
- Jan. 25, 2023
Nature of the Order
The court issued a Notice of Reassignment stating that the case had been reassigned to Judge Rearden. This order is administrative and procedural; it does not resolve the parties’ underlying claims or defenses.
Effect of Reassignment
Unless the court orders otherwise, all prior orders, dates, and deadlines remain in effect despite the reassignment. Any conference or oral argument before, or directed by, a magistrate judge will proceed as previously ordered. Previously scheduled appearances or conferences before the district judge were adjourned pending further notice.
Instructions to the Parties
The order directs counsel and any unrepresented parties to review Judge Rearden’s Individual Rules and Practices, including the rules for civil cases involving an unrepresented party. Those rules address communications with the court, maintaining a current mailing address, filing papers, service, discovery disputes, motions, conferences, trial preparation, and requests to seal or redact filings. They also provide procedures for seeking default judgment.
The order states that requests to extend deadlines or adjourn dates not affected by the reassignment must comply with Judge Rearden’s rules. If the case has already settled or otherwise ended, counsel must file an appropriate document showing that the case has terminated. The Clerk of Court was directed to mail the order and the judge’s rules to Constance Elaine Arabatzis, whom the order identifies as proceeding without a lawyer.
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