| Court: | nyed |
| Docket #: | 1:05-cv-01785 |
| Case Name: | New York Life Insurance Company v. Singh et al |
| PACER case #: | 242777 |
| Date filed: | 2005-04-11 |
| Date terminated: | 2006-05-24 |
| Assigned to: | Judge Frederic Block |
| Referred to: | Magistrate Judge Roanne L. Mann |
| Case Cause: | 28:1335 Interpleader Action |
| Nature of Suit: | 890 Other Statutory Actions |
| Jury Demand: | None |
| Jurisdiction: | Federal Question |
| Represented Party | Attorney & Contact Info |
| New York Life Insurance Company Plaintiff |
Christopher S. Rooney |
| Gurdev Kaur Singh Defendant as Mother and Guardian of Rajvinder Singh |
Gurdev Kaur Singh Robert F. Brodegaard |
| Rachpal Singh Defendant |
Rachpal Singh |
| Balbir Singh Defendant |
Balbir Singh |
| Singh, Rajvinder Kaur Defendant |
Robert F. Brodegaard |
| Date Filed | Document # | Attachment # | Short Description | Long Description | Upload date | SHA1 hash |
| 2005-04-08 | 1 | 0 | COMPLAINT against Gurdev Kaur Singh, Rachpal Singh, Balbir Singh filing fee $ 250, receipt number 308359, filed by New York Life Insurance Company. (Attachments: # 1 Civil Cover Sheet)(Bowens, Priscilla) (Entered: 04/11/2005) | |||
| 2005-05-17 | 2 | 0 | AFFIDAVIT re Summons Issued, 1 Complaint Affidavit of Service for Summons in a Civil Action, Complaint for Interpleader by New York Life Insurance Company. (Rooney, Christopher) (Entered: 05/17/2005) | |||
| 2005-06-23 | 3 | 0 | REPLY to the Complaint for Interpleader by Balbir Singh. (Permaul, Jenny) (Entered: 06/28/2005) | |||
| 2005-06-23 | 4 | 0 | REPLY to the Complaint for Interpleader by Rachpal Singh. (Permaul, Jenny) (Entered: 06/28/2005) | |||
| 2005-07-19 | 5 | 0 | ORDER Gurdev Singh, who is named as the mother and guardian of Rajvinder Singh, has not responded to the complaint. She is directed to respond to the complaint, in writing (with copies mailed to the Court, counsel for New York Life, and Rachpal and Balbir Singh), no later than August 3, 2005. If Gurdev Singh fails to comply with this Order, the Court will recommend either that a default judgment be entered against her, extinguishing any claim that she or Rajvinder may have to the proceeds of the policy, or that a guardian ad litem be appointed to represent and protect the interests of Ravinder Singh. Ordered by Judge Roanne L. Mann on 07/19/05. (Maynard, Pat) (Entered: 07/19/2005) | |||
| 2005-08-05 | 6 | 0 | Letter from Gurdev K. Singh, pro se defendant, dated 8/1/05 in answer to the Court's order dated 7/19/05. (Maynard, Pat) (Entered: 08/05/2005) | |||
| 2005-08-05 | 7 | 0 | SCHEDULING ORDER: Initial Conference set for 9/15/2005 12:00 PM in Courtroom B before Magistrate-Judge Roanne L. Mann.. Ordered by Judge Roanne L. Mann on 08/05/05. (Maynard, Pat) (Entered: 08/05/2005) | |||
| 2005-08-10 | 8 | 0 | Letter dated 8/4/05 from Christopher Roony,Esq. to Judge Mann, requesting that the court schedule a conference to discuss pro se defendant/claimants proper procedures for presenting their claims.. (Williams-Jackson, Sandy) (Entered: 08/10/2005) | |||
| 2005-09-09 | 9 | 0 | Letter from pro se defendant Balbir Singh to Mag. Judge Mann Regarding request to appear by telephone for the 9/15/05 conference and change of address of Rachpal Singh. (Maynard, Pat) Modified on 9/9/2005 (Glenn, Marilyn). (Entered: 09/09/2005) | |||
| 2005-09-09 | 10 | 0 | ORDER re 9 Letter. Pro se defendant Balbir Singh has advised the Court that he is handicapped and unable to appear for the conference on September 15, 2005. Balbir Singh will be permitted to participate by phone. Balbir Singh has also advised that his brother, pro se defendant Rachpal Singh, is now residing in England. Rachpal Singh will also be permitted to participate in the conference by phone. Ordered by Judge Roanne L. Mann on 09/09/05. (Maynard, Pat) (Entered: 09/09/2005) | |||
| 2005-09-06 | 11 | 0 | Reply to the Complaint for Interpleader.(Williams-Jackson, Sandy) (Entered: 09/12/2005) | |||
| 2005-09-16 | 12 | 0 | Minute Entry for proceedings held before Roanne L. Mann : Initial/Telephone Conference Hearing held on 9/15/2005. Plaintiff's counsel shall mail each defenant and the Court copies of all documents pertaining to the insurance policy at issue and the designation of beneficiaries. Rachpal Singh shall, by 9/29/05, mail each other party and the Court, copies of his documents pertaining to the insurance policy. Any defendant wishing to apply for appointment of counsel should promptly submit an application, which can be obtained from the Pro Se Clerk's Office. (Maynard, Pat) (Entered: 09/16/2005) | |||
| 2005-09-27 | 13 | 0 | Letter dated 9/19/2005 from Christopher S. Rooney, Esq. to Judge Mann furnishing copies of all non-priveleged documents in New York Life's files pertaining to the defendants. (with attachments) (Lee, Tiffeny) (Entered: 09/28/2005) | |||
| 2005-10-13 | 14 | 0 | Letter dated 9/27/2005 from Christopher S. Rooney to USDJ Block, requesting a pre-motion conference. (Barrett, C.) (Entered: 10/13/2005) | |||
| 2005-10-17 | 15 | 0 | MEMORANDUM AND ORDER. Defendant Gurdev Singh shall either retain counsel or apply for appointment of counsel by 10/31/05. Defendant Rachpal Singh shall serve and file documents pertaining to the insurance policy by 10/26/05. Ordered by Judge Roanne L. Mann on 10/17/05. (Maynard, Pat) (Entered: 10/17/2005) | |||
| 2005-10-17 | 16 | 0 | Letter from Gurdev K. Singh to Mag. Judge Mann Regarding continuance of her claim and not being able to obtain the services of an attorney to represent her. (Maynard, Pat) (Entered: 10/17/2005) | |||
| 2005-10-17 | 17 | 0 | Letter from Christipher Rooney, attorney for NY Life to RLM: in accordance with the court's direction copies of non-privilged docudments have been sent to each deft/claimaint with a copy of Simonds vs. Simonds also attached.NOTE: the attachments to this letter have not been scanned and have been placed in the vault. (Glenn, Marilyn) (Entered: 10/17/2005) | |||
| 2005-10-24 | 18 | 0 | ORDER directing Clerk to file attached discovery document.. Ordered by Judge Roanne L. Mann on 10/17/05. (Attachments: # 1 fax transmission from London)(Glenn, Marilyn) Additional attachment(s) added on 10/28/2005 (Glenn, Marilyn). (Entered: 10/24/2005) | |||
| 2005-11-07 | 19 | 0 | AFFIDAVIT of G. Singh, R. Singh and B. Singh, Defendants by New York Life Insurance Company. (Rooney, Christopher) (Entered: 11/07/2005) | |||
| 2005-12-14 | 20 | 0 | ORDER: That Robert Brodegaard,Esq. is appointed pro bono as a guardian ad litem to represent Rajvinder Kaur Singh, and infant, in this matter. Ordered by Judge Frederic Block on 12/13/05. (Williams-Jackson, Sandy) (Entered: 12/14/2005) | |||
| 2005-12-20 | 21 | 0 | ORDER Mr. Brodegaard shall advise the Court, via ECF, by January 27, 2006, whether the parties have agreed to resolve the case or whether he wishes the Court to schedule a conference and/or other proceedings. Ordered by Judge Roanne L. Mann on 12/20/05. (Maynard, Pat) (Entered: 12/20/2005) | |||
| 2006-01-24 | 22 | 0 | NOTICE of Appearance by Robert F. Brodegaard on behalf of Singh, Rajvinder Kaur (Brodegaard, Robert) (Entered: 01/24/2006) | |||
| 2006-01-24 | 23 | 0 | AFFIDAVIT of Service for Notice of Appearance served on Balbir Singh, Gurdev Kaur Singh and Rachpal Singh on 1/24/2006, filed by Singh, Rajvinder Kaur. (Brodegaard, Robert) (Entered: 01/24/2006) | |||
| 2006-01-25 | 24 | 0 | Letter to Magistrate Judge Mann requesting a one-week adjournment to advise the Court whether the parties have agreed to resolve this case by Singh, Rajvinder Kaur. (Brodegaard, Robert) (Entered: 01/25/2006) | |||
| 2006-01-26 | 25 | 0 | ORDER re 24 Letter filed by Singh, Rajvinder Kaur. Application for an extension of time until 2/3/06 to advise the Court if the case is settling is granted. Ordered by Judge Roanne L. Mann on 01/25/06. (Maynard, Pat) (Entered: 01/26/2006) | |||
| 2006-02-03 | 26 | 0 | Letter / Report by guardian ad litem by Singh, Rajvinder Kaur. (Brodegaard, Robert) (Entered: 02/03/2006) | |||
| 2006-03-22 | 27 | 0 | SCHEDULING ORDER: The parties have reportedly agreed to settle this case, which includes an infant claimant. This Court will hold an infant compromise hearing on March 30, 2006, at 2:45 p.m., in Courtroom 13C-S. The hearing must be attended by the infant plaintiff, Ravinder Singh; her guardian ad litem, Robert Brodegaard, Esq.; and the infant's mother and natural guardian, Gurdev Kaur Singh. Mr. Brodegaard shall file via ECF, by March 29, 2006, a proposed infant compromise order. Ordered by Judge Roanne L. Mann on 03/22/06. (Maynard, Pat) (Entered: 03/22/2006) | |||
| 2006-03-28 | 28 | 0 | MOTION to Withdraw Motion For Discharge of Stakeholder by New York Life Insurance Company. (Attachments: # 1 Affidavit Affidavit of service)(Fraher, Stephen) (Entered: 03/28/2006) | |||
| 2006-03-31 | 29 | 0 | Minute Entry for proceedings held before Roanne L. Mann : Infant compromise hearing held on 3/30/2006. The guardian ad litem did not appear. The infant compromise hearing is adjourned to 4/19/06 at 3:30 p.m. (Maynard, Pat) (Entered: 03/31/2006) | |||
| 2006-04-07 | 30 | 0 | ORDER The infant compromise hearing previously scheduled for April 19, 2006 is adjourned to April 17, 2006 at 3:30 p.m. Ordered by Judge Roanne L. Mann on 04/07/06. (Maynard, Pat) (Entered: 04/07/2006) | |||
| 2006-04-14 | 31 | 0 | Letter to the Honorable Magistrate Judge Mann attaching proposed Infant's Compromise Order and supporting Declaration of Robert F. Brodegaard by Singh, Rajvinder Kaur. (Brodegaard, Robert) (Entered: 04/14/2006) | |||
| 2006-04-18 | 32 | 0 | Minute Entry for proceedings held before Roanne L. Mann : Settlement/Infant Compromise Hearing held on 4/17/2006. The Court conducts an infant compromise hearing and satisfies itself that the proposed settlement is in the best interst of the 16-year-old plaintiff, who, along with her mother and guardian ad litem, agree to the settlement. Plaintiff New York Life will submit a proposed order for discharge of stakeholder. Subject to my review of those propsoed orders, I recommend that Judge Block approve the settlement (Maynard, Pat) (Entered: 04/18/2006) | |||
| 2006-04-21 | 33 | 0 | Letter to the Honorable Magistrate Judge Roanne L. Mann Submitting Revised Proposed Infant's Compromise Order by Singh, Rajvinder Kaur. (Brodegaard, Robert) (Entered: 04/21/2006) | |||
| 2006-05-24 | 34 | 0 | INFANT COMPROMISE ORDER; Ordered by Judge Frederic Block on May 19, 2006. (c/m-chambers)(Lee, Tiffeny) (Entered: 05/24/2006) | |||
| 2006-05-24 | 35 | 0 | Order for Discharge and Discontinuance; Ordered by Judge Frederic Block on 5/19/2006. (c/m-chambers)(Lee, Tiffeny) (Entered: 05/24/2006) | |||
| 2007-03-13 | 36 | 0 | Letter to Judge Mann from New York Life Insurance Company furnishing copy of proposed order for discharge and discontinuance. (Lee, Tiffeny) (Entered: 03/13/2007) |