Momperousse v. Jetblue Airways Corporation

Filing 5

ORDER denying 4 Motion for Leave to Proceed in forma pauperis, pursuant to the annexed Order. Ordered by Magistrate Judge Peggy Kuo on 3/24/2017. (Feldman, Shira)

UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT
EASTERN DISTRICT OF NEW YORK
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CHARLENE MOMPEROUSSE,
Plaintiff,

ORDER
17-CV-1527 (FB)(PK)

-againstJETBLUE AIRWAYS CORPORATION,
Defendant.
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Peggy Kuo, United States Magistrate Judge:
Plaintiff Charlene Momperousse requests leave to proceed in forma pauperis in this
action, pursuant to 28 U.S.C. § 1915. (Dkt. 4.) Plaintiff’s request is denied.
The federal in forma pauperis statute provides that “any court in the United States
may authorize the commencement, prosecution or defense of any suit . . . without
prepayment of fees or security thereof, by a person who submits an affidavit that . . . the
person is unable to pay such fees or give security thereof.” 28 U.S.C. § 1915 (emphasis
added). However, when counsel commences a civil action on a plaintiff’s or plaintiffs’
behalf, that counsel generally assumes the costs of the litigation. Plaintiff has counsel in
this action and, moreover, some of her claims arise under statutes with fee-shifting
provisions. If the action is resolved in Plaintiff’s favor, counsel will recover the costs.
SO ORDERED:

Peggy Kuo

PEGGY KUO
United States Magistrate Judge
Dated:

Brooklyn, New York
March 24, 2017