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Contract: Other | New York Eastern
Initial Conference Hearing ~Util - Set Deadlines
Minute Entry and Order: A second Initial Conference was held via video on 6/23/2026 before Magistrate Judge Taryn A. Merkl. Appearances by Gerald Grunsfeld for Plaintiffs; Haskell Rosenfeld for Defendants. The parties confirmed that they have held their Rule 26(f) conference and that initial disclosures have been exchanged. The Court also reminded the parties of their obligations to preserve and, if appropriate, produce electronically stored information during discovery. As stated on the record, the parties' discovery plan is adopted, in part, as follows. First requests for documents and interrogatories shall be exchanged by 7/8/2026. Phase I discovery shall be completed by 8/10/2026. The deadline for joining additional parties and amending the pleadings as of right is 9/10/2026. Fact discovery shall be completed on or before 10/26/2026. The parties are directed to file a joint status report certifying the close of fact discovery by 11/2/2026. In their joint status report certifying the close of fact discovery, the parties are directed to include an update as to whether they need an expert discovery schedule, and if so, to propose an agreed-upon expert discovery schedule. In the absence of an expert discovery schedule being set, the last date to take the first step in dispositive motion practice is 12/2/2026, and must be done in accordance with the Individual Rules of the assigned District Judge.
The parties are directed to file a joint status report by 8/25/2026, including an update as to their progress on discovery, any settlement discussions, and whether the case should be referred for mediation or a settlement conference before the Court.
Additionally, as discussed on the record, to the extent there is a miscommunication between the parties regarding any discovery requests exchanged, the parties are directed to meet and confer to resolve the issue. The Court also encourages the parties to meet and confer in an attempt to resolve the case amicably and reminds the parties that they may request a referral to mediation or a settlement conference at any time. Ordered by Magistrate Judge Taryn A. Merkl on 6/23/2026. (Zoom Log #1:38-2:03.) (DT)
In Limine
MOTION in Limine re: Spoliation by Parts Authority, LLC. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit Crane Order, # 2 Exhibit 1st Dept Spoilation Decision, # 3 Exhibit APA, # 4 Exhibit Beyda Employment Agt, # 5 Exhibit Buller Aff 9.22.23, # 6 Exhibit 12.7.23 hearing transcript, # 7 Exhibit 5.29.26 Court Hearing Transcript, # 8 Exhibit 5.29.2026 Minute Entry, # 9 Exhibit 12.4.23 hearing transcript) (Gimmel, Daniel)
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