Minutes | Filed: September 30, 2026
| Entered: September 30, 2026
H.B. et al v. The County Of Suffolk et al
Civil Rights: Other | New York Eastern
Motion Hearing Order on Motion for Disclosure Order on Motion to Dismiss Order on Motion for Sanctions 1 - Terminate Deadlines and Hearings
Electronic Minute Order for a Motion Hearing/Oral Argument held on September 30, 2026, before Magistrate Judge James M. Wicks.
APPEARANCES:
- Peter Sverd, Esq., on behalf of the Plaintiffs.
- Michael Freudenberg, Esq., on behalf of the "Suffolk County" defendants.
- Steven Dalton, Esq., on behalf of the "Nassau County" defendants.
THE FOLLOWING RULINGS WERE MADE:
The parties' arguments were heard regarding the Plaintiffs' motion at ECF No. 98 . Counsel for the Suffolk County defendants is directed to serve a Jackson Affidavit on Plaintiffs' counsel on or before October 9, 2026. For the reasons stated on the record, Plaintiffs' motion is DENIED, without prejudice and leave to renew pending the filing of the Jackson Affidavit.
The parties are directed to meet and confer and agree upon a date by which the IME of Plaintiff shall take place, but by no later than January 22, 2027, and by what means (i.e. in-person or remotely). The parties shall file a letter on ECF advising the Court of the date of the IME by October 9, 2026.
For the reasons stated on the record, the close of fact discovery is extended to January 22, 2027. The parties are advised that this is the final extension of this discovery deadline, and that no further extensions of this amended discovery schedule will be granted. See In re Harris, 228 B.R. 740, 745 (Bankr. D. Ariz. 1998) ("The plain meaning of the word 'final' means final."). The parties are directed to meet and confer and file a joint letter on or before November 13, 2026, advising the undersigned if they wish to proceed with expert discovery. If so, the undersigned will set an expert discovery schedule accordingly.
The parties are reminded to consult the Individual Practices for Civil and Criminal Cases of the Hon. Sanket J. Bulsara regarding timing and requirements for Summary Judgment motion practice and/or the filing of the Joint Proposed Pre-Trial Order ("JPTO"). Judge Bulsara requires the parties to participate in a Settlement Conference prior to the filing of any Summary Judgment motion. In the event the parties want to schedule a Settlement Conference, the parties are directed to contact the undersigned's Courtroom Deputy, via e-mail at Eric_Russo@nyed.uscourts.gov, with mutually convenient dates that the parties are available.
SO ORDERED by Magistrate Judge James M. Wicks on September 30, 2026. (Time Log # 1:31 - 1:52, In-Person - FTR) (ELR)