Schoolcraft v. The City Of New York et al

Filing 672

RESPONSE in Opposition to Motion re: 641 MOTION for Reconsideration re; 638 Memorandum & Opinion,,,, THE COURTS ORDER ON ATTORNEYS FEES. Surreply in Support of City's Opposition to Motion for Reconsideration. Document filed by The City Of New York. (Attachments: # 1 Affidavit Declaration of Judith Bronsther, # 2 Exhibit Exhibit A to Brosnther Dec., # 3 Exhibit Exhibit B to Bronsther Dec., # 4 Exhibit Exhibit C to Bronsther Dec., # 5 Exhibit Exhibit D to Bronsther Dec., # 6 Exhibit Exhibit E to Bronsther Dec.)(Scheiner, Alan)

Exhibit B: Known Deposition Time
Date

Timekeeper

3984
877

08/06/12
08/08/12

GMC
JLN

3986

08/08/12

GMC

2838

08/08/12

JPF

887
889

08/10/12
08/10/12

JLN
JLN

3993

08/10/12

GMC

3294
3370

08/10/12
08/10/12

JPF
JPF

3996

08/13/12

GMC

898
899
3295
4000

08/14/12
08/14/12
08/14/12
08/15/12

JLN
JLN
JPF
GMC

906
907
905

08/16/12
08/16/12
08/16/12

JLN
JLN
JLN

4002

08/16/12

GMC

3242
3296
2954

08/16/12
08/16/12
08/16/12

JPF
JPF
JPF

909
3050
916
917
4012
4013

08/20/12
08/20/12
08/22/12
08/22/12
08/22/12
08/22/12

JLN
JPF
JLN
JLN
GMC
GMC

Journal Entry

Schoolcraft Deposition
Email re: meeting with Schoolcrafts
Meeting w/ JF & GC re: upcoming
meeting w/ AS in Albany for prep
Meeting w/ JN & JF re meeting w/ AS
in Albany for prep
Meeting w/ JN & GC re meeting w/ AS
in Albany for prep
E-mail to JF re plaintiff's dep
Response E-mail regarding deposition
from Greg R.
Email correspondence re: Schoolcraft
deposition
Email from JN re plaintiff's dep
Response email re deposition from
Greg R.
Review of email from SP re:
scheduling AS depo
E-mail from JF re plaintiff's dep
E-mail to JF re plaintiff's dep
Email from JN re plaintiff's dep
Email correspondence re: Schoolcraft
deposition
E-mail from City re plaintiff's dep
E-mail to JF re plaintiff's dep
Discussion w/ JF & GC re City's
suggestion on multiple deps of AS &
best way to oppose same.
Email correspondence re: Schoolcraft
deposition
Email from City re plaintiff's dep
Email from JN re plaintiff's dep
Discussion w/ JN & GC re City's
suggestion on multiple dates for deps
Discussion w/ JF re AS dep prep
Discussion w/ JN re AS dep prep
E-mail from City re AS dep date
E-mail from GC re dep dates
Email from City re AS dep date
Email from Greg Rad re AS dep

Allocated
Hours
Aggregate
Hours
0.10
1.30

0.10
1.30

1.30

1.30

1.30

1.30

0.10
0.10

0.10
0.10

0.25

0.25

0.10
0.10

0.10
0.10

0.10

0.10

0.10
0.10
0.10
0.10

0.10
0.10
0.10
0.10

0.10
0.10
0.70

0.10
0.10
0.70

0.10

0.10

0.10
0.10
0.75

0.10
0.10
0.75

0.40
0.40
0.10
0.10
0.10
0.10

0.40
0.40
0.10
0.10
0.10
0.10

Date

Timekeeper

Journal Entry

3237
3274
3287
3303
3069

08/22/12
08/22/12
08/22/12
08/22/12
08/22/12

JPF
JPF
JPF
JPF
JPF

2791

09/24/12

JPF

2749
950
949
4048
4047
3040

09/24/12
09/25/12
09/25/12
09/25/12
09/25/12
09/25/12

JPF
JLN
JLN
GMC
GMC
JPF

2713
969
4061

09/25/12
10/11/12
10/11/12

JPF
JLN
GMC

970

10/11/12

JLN

973
3293

10/12/12
10/12/12

JLN
JPF

1843

10/12/12

NB

4817
2037

8/7/2013
8/15/2013

HS
NBS

2038

8/16/2013

NBS

4451

09/10/13

JL

2062

9/25/2013

NBS

4453

09/25/13

JL

Email from City re AS dep date
Email from Greg Rad re AS dep
Email from JN re dep dates
Email from Kretz re AS dep date
Meeting w/ GC & JN re Kretz's request
to have an additional day to depose
plaintiff
Meeting w/JN and GC to discuss City
deficiency letter and AS dep prep
Prep AS fro his dep
Meeting w/ AS & GC & JF re dep prep
Prep AS for his dep
Meeting w/ AS & JF & JN re dep prep
Prep AS for his dep
Phone call with Larry Schoolcraft re
AS dep
Meeting w/ AS & GC & JN re dep prep
Defended AS at his deposition
Attended AS deposition and meeting
afterwards
Mtg. w/client to discuss his
performance at today's deposition, and
next steps for moving forward
E-mail to JF re photos used at AS dep
Email from JN re photos used @ AS
dep
Drafted and sent letter to City
requesting color copies of photographs
shown at plaintiff's deposition
read Plaintiff's depo
Meeting with client re: examination
before trial preparation
Meeting with client to discuss case and
deposition (7.5); travel back to NY
(4.5).
Review of documents in preparation for
client's examination before trial
Appearance in court on motions (2.0);
meeting with team re: case and
examination before trial (2.0); prepare
for examinations before trial of plaintiff
Prepare for hearing on discovery (1.0);

Allocated
Hours
Aggregate
Hours
0.10
0.10
0.10
0.10
0.10
0.10
0.10
0.10
0.40
0.40

1.75

1.75

2.30
2.90
3.50
2.90
3.50
0.50

2.30
2.90
3.50
2.90
3.50
0.50

2.90
7.10
8.90

2.90
7.10
8.90

1.80

1.80

0.10
0.10

0.10
0.10

0.30

0.30

1.50
6.50

1.50
6.50

9.75

9.75

4.50

4.50

5.50

7.50

4.75

6.50

Date

Timekeeper

4886
2063

09/25/13
9/26/2013

MB
NBS

4454

09/26/13

JL

4824
4472

10/7/2013
11/17/13

HS
JL

4476

11/24/13

JL

4610

07/02/14

JL

2245

9/5/2014

NBS

2484
2485
2486
2487
4102
4104
1859

9/7/2014
9/8/2014
9/9/2014
9/10/2014
02/05/15
02/08/15
02/13/15

JLL
JLL
JLL
JLL
GMC
GMC
NB

1122

02/19/15

JLN

4131

02/19/15

GMC

4129

02/19/15

GMC

1176

03/01/15

JLN

Journal Entry

Oral Argument re: discovery - USDC
SDNY Sweet, J (.75).; consultation
with client and Smith in preparation for
depositions (4.75)
Oral Argument; team meeting
Appearance for client; examination
before trial and prepare for same.
Representation of client along with cocounsel Smith in examination before
trial by defendant Mauriello and NYC Walter Kretz law office 444 Madison
Avenue, NY.
read Kretz transcript
Review of client Schoolcraft
examination before trial.
Review of Plaintiff's depositions
(1.00); review defendant Mauriello and
Lauterborn depositions and produce
videos (2.25); prepare status report
(.75).
Telephone conference with client re:
deposition review and trial preparation;
Adrian departs NYC via Amtrak
Review of time limitation issues for
examination before trials.
Read Schoolcraft deposition.
Read Schoolcraft deposition
Read Schoolcraft deposition
Read Schoolcraft deposition.
Read and reviewed AS deposition
Read and reviewed AS deposition
Printed various exhibits from Plaintiff's
deposition
E-mailed GC summary of deposition
section and noted it for prep of AS at
trial
Emailed JN summary of deposition
section and noted it for prep of AS at
trial
Retrieved a portion of AS deposition
for JN
Reviewed AS dep transcript Vol. I,

Allocated
Hours
Aggregate
Hours

2.00
9.00

4.00
9.00

9.00

9.00

0.50
2.25

0.50
2.25

1.00

4.00

1.00

1.00

1.50

1.50

2.00
2.00
2.00
2.00
2.25
3.25
0.20

2.00
2.00
2.00
2.00
2.25
3.25
0.20

0.30

0.30

0.30

0.30

1.25

1.25

2.90

2.90

Date

Timekeeper

1179

03/02/15

JLN

1181

03/03/15

JLN

2611

03/08/15

JPF

1260

03/23/15

JLN

4217

03/23/15

GMC

Journal Entry

took notes re: same
Reviewed AS dep Vol. II, took notes
and prepared summary of most
important issues raised
Reviewed final volume of AS
transcript; notes and bullet point
summary of same
Review of Deposition of AS with
Exhibits
Locate and send portions of AS
deposition testimony to help with GC
crosses
Locate and send AS deposition
testimony to help with JN crosses

Allocated
Hours
Aggregate
Hours

4890

10/03/13

MB

4457

10/04/13

JL

4891
2069

10/04/13
10/4/2013

MB
NBS

2070

10/7/2013

NBS

4892

10/07/13

MB

4458

10/07/13

JL

2071

10/8/2013

NBS

4459

10/08/13

JL

3.40

2.80

2.80

6.25

6.25

0.20

0.20

0.25

0.25

137.75
Marino Deposition
Prepare Marino examination before
trial; compile relevant discovery docs
into searchable PDF; review record and
prepare questions
Preparing docs and audio recordings
for Marino deposition; Tel Conf with
Smith
Prepare Marino exination before trial.
Preparing for Marino and Mauriello
examination before trial (5.0);
telephone conference with co-counsel;
emails with opposing counsel re:
adjournment for Mauriello; review of
PG & Floyd trial transcripts.
Prepared for examination before trial;
conference call with co-counsel;
conference with client.
Prepare Marino examination before
trial.
Meeting with client and Smith re
depositions of Mauriello and Marino
Preparing for and taking Marino's
examination before trial; calls to Court
on status of various motions.
co-counsel w/Smith in deposition of
Marino; post depo confer /Smith and

3.40

146.50

5.00

5.00

2.75

2.75

5.00
5.00

5.00
5.50

1.50

5.50

5.00

5.00

3.50

3.50

9.00

9.50

9.00

9.00

Date

Timekeeper

4893

10/08/13

MB

2073

10/9/2013

NBS

2099

11/20/2013

NBS

2100

11/21/2013

NBS

4479

11/29/13

JL

2342

1/15/2015

NBS

2633

02/18/15

JPF

Journal Entry

client
Deposition of Deputy Chief Michael
Marino.
Meeting with co-counsel; review and
revise status report; review of motions
and filing on case re: discovery;
telephone conference with G. Raymond
re: Mauriello counterclaims (will
comment in opposing papers).
Prepare for Marino examination before
trial.
Prepare for Marino examination before
trial.
Review of Marino and Lauterborn
depositions re response City's Refusal
to Allow Witness to Respond and
otherwise interferes with
the examination before trial.
Review of Hanlon examination before
trial; review of Marino examination
before trial; review of cases in
summary judgment motion discussion
re: Compstat videos.
Review of deposition exhibits &
depositions - Marino

Allocated
Hours
Aggregate
Hours

951
3273
955
958
3304
4465

09/25/12
09/25/12
09/26/12
09/26/12
09/26/12
10/16/13

JLN
JPF
JLN
JLN
JPF
JL

4468

11/01/13

JL

4910

11/01/13

MB

0.00

1.12

4.50

2.50

2.50

2.50

2.50

2.00

2.00

1.30

4.50

4.50

4.50

59.67
Lauterborn deposition
E-mail from Greg R re Lauterborn dep
Email from Greg R re Lauderborn dep
E-mail from Kretz re Lauterborn dep
Response from Kretz re: adj.
Email from Kretz re Launderborn dep
Prepare deposition of defendant
Lauterborn (1.25). Hearing re:
Discovery and Defendant Mauriello
counterclaim - USDC, SDNY, Judge
Sweet (.75). Review of hearing results
(.50); prepare report for client (2.75)
Review docs and audio for Lauterborn
deposition
Prepare Lauterborn examination before
trial; review record; listen to audios;

0.00

67.75

0.10
0.10
0.10
0.10
0.10
1.25

0.10
0.10
0.10
0.10
0.10
5.25

2.75

2.75

5.00

5.00

Date

Timekeeper

2091

11/3/2013

NBS

4911

11/04/13

MB

2093

11/5/2013

NBS

4912

11/05/13

MB

4913

11/06/13

MB

2094

11/7/2013

NBS

4469

11/07/13

JL

4914
2301

11/07/13
11/19/2014

MB
NBS

2336

1/8/2015

NBS

2618

02/19/15

JPF

Journal Entry

compile discovery docs into searchable
PDF; draft deposition questions.
Review of Lauterborn recordings and
preparation for his examination before
trial.
Prepare Lauterborn examination before
trial.
Review of record; prepare for
Lauterborn examination before trial
Prepare Lauterborn examination before
trial
Prepare Lauterborn examination before
trial
Prepare for and take examination
before trial of Lauterborn; conference
with team; telephone call with client re:
status.
Prepare and take w/Smith examination
before trial of defendant Lauterborn.
Review documents and audio
recordings; prepare exhibits.
Lauterborn deposition.
Review of examination before trial of
Lauterborn and Mauriello on questions
about evaluations; email client re:
same.
Telephone conference with Howard
Suckle (.3); meeting with Mag (.1.5);
telephone call to Ryan Shaffer; Paul
Callan; Gregory Radmosili re:
summary judgment schedule; review of
Lauterborn examination before trial
(4:5)
Review of deposition exhibits &
depositions - Lauderborn

Allocated
Hours
Aggregate
Hours

11/26/13

JL

4478

11/27/13

JL

Caughey Deposition
Review of depositions; prepare
challenge to City Defendant
obstructions; prepare for Lt. Caughey
examination before trial.
Review of examination before trial
transcripts with video; prepare for

4.20

5.00

5.00

4.50

4.50

5.00

5.00

5.00

5.00

9.50

9.50

9.50

9.50

0.00
0.80

0.00
0.80

4.50

7.80

5.25

5.25

62.75
4477

4.20

68.05

2.75

5.50

2.75

2.75

Date

Timekeeper

2103

12/1/2013

NBS

2107

12/7/2013

NBS

2108

12/8/2013

NBS

2109

12/9/2013

NBS

4484

12/09/13

JL

1120

02/19/15

JLN

2614

02/21/15

JPF

Journal Entry

Defendant Caughey examination.
Review of Caughey, Weiss and Hanlon
recordings; prepare for Caughey
examination before trial; telephone
conference, re: status (left message).
Telephone conference with client and
John Lenoir; prepare for Caughey
examination before trial; prepare for
opposition to Mauriello
reconsideration.
Prepare for Caughey examination
before trial.
Take examination before trial of
Caughey.
Prepare and 2d seat with Smith
examination before trial for dfnt
Caughey; meeting with Peter Kelley re
potential assistance in trial prep.
Reviewed Lt. Caughey's Dept
Advocate testimony; took notes
regarding same
Review of Schoolcraft discovery/deps Caughey

Allocated
Hours
Aggregate
Hours

4839

11/18/2013

HS

2098

11/19/2013

NBS

4936

12/10/13

MB

4486

12/11/13

JL

4485

12/11/13

JL

4937

12/11/13

MB

1082

02/09/15

JLN

2.80

0.93

2.80

2.50

2.50

7.50

7.50

7.75

7.75

1.40

1.40

5.60

5.60

32.58
Larry Schoolcraft Deposition
telephone call with John Lenoir and
emails re: Larry Schoolcraft deposition
Telephone conference with B. Shaffer
re: Larry Schoolcraft examination
before trial re: examination before trial
of Larry Schoolcraft; prep for ebts of
polce defendants
Prepare Larry Schoolcraft examination
before trial.
Amtrak NYC - Albany - NYC for
Larry Schoolcraft deposition (w/Bauza)
Represent client (w/Bauza) at depo of
Larry Schoolcraft--Albany [8:30 travel
time]
Larry Schoolcraft deposition in Albany,
NY. (travel 6.5 hours).
T/c GC re: issues that came up in

1.40

36.73

1.25

1.25

2.20

2.20

5.00

5.00

4.25

4.25

6.50

6.50

12.75

15.00

0.40

0.40

Date

Timekeeper

4107

02/09/15

GMC

4106

02/09/15

GMC

2657

02/23/15

JPF

1217

03/10/15

JLN

Journal Entry

Adrian's Dep and Larry's Dep and
possible motions in limine
Phone call JN re: issues that came up in
Adrian's Dep and Larry's Dep and
possible Miotions in Limine
Read and reviewed Larry Schoolcraft
Deposition
Review of Schoolcraft discovery/deps Larry Schoolcraft
T/c LS follow up on call and issues that
arose in Larry's deposition

Allocated
Hours
Aggregate
Hours

4456

09/30/13

JL

2088

10/29/2013

NBS

2089

10/30/2013

NBS

4471

11/14/13

JL

4920

11/14/13

MB

2097
4921

11/15/2013
11/15/13

NBS
MB

4924

11/21/13

MB

2101

11/22/2013

NBS

0.40

2.75

2.75

3.80

3.80

0.40

0.40

39.70
Mauriello Deposition
Review of Mauriello examination
before trial notes.
Preparation for examination before trial
of Mauriello; review of research on
video use conference with 10-10.
Telephone conference with client (1.0);
email opposing counsel re:
adjournment on Mauriello; review of
ernails; review of Mauriello
testimony in Floyd case; review of AS
personnel file records for examination
before trial (2.0)
Review of hospital and NYPD files and
audio recordings in preparation for
examination before trial of Bernier and
Mauriello.
Prepare Mauriello exination before
trial; review record; listen to
audios;compile discovery docs into
searchable PDF; draft deposition
questions.
Prepare for Mauriello.
Prepare Mauriello exination before
trial.
Prepare Mauriello examination before
trial
Prepare for and appear at Mauriello
examination before trial (busted by
defendant).

0.40

42.45

0.75

0.75

2.90

5.80

2.00

4.50

2.75

5.50

5.00

5.00

2.50
5.00

2.50
5.00

5.00

5.00

3.50

3.50

Date

Timekeeper

Journal Entry

4475

11/22/13

JL

4925

11/22/13

MB

4476

11/24/13

JL

4940

12/16/13

MB

2110

12/17/2013

NBS

4941

12/17/13

MB

2111

12/18/2013

NBS

4942

12/18/13

MB

4487

12/18/13

JL

2112
4488

12/19/2013
12/19/13

NBS
JL

4943

12/19/13

MB

2113

12/20/2013

NBS

4489

12/20/13

JL

4944
5022

12/20/13
06/27/14

MB
MB

Mauriello terminated examination
before trial preparation; review of
Court's decision and additional City
discovery documents provided.
Mauriello deposition cancelled; begin
Prof Rule 4.2 no contact research.
Review of Plaintiff's depositions
(1.00); review defendant Mauriello and
Lauterborn depositions and produce
videos (2.25); prepare status report
(.75).
Prepare Mauriello examination before
trial; review documents; create
searchable PDF; review depositions
and record; listen to audio.
Prepare for examination before trial of
Mauriello; review of recent
correspondence.
Prepare Mauriello examination before
trial.
Prepare for Mauriello; conference with
co-counsel, telephone call to client re:
status.
Prepare Mauriello examination before
trial.
Prepare for defendant Mauriello
examination before trial; review of
motion for reconsideration.
Prepare for Mauriello.
Prepare for Mauriello examination
before trial.
Prepare Mauriello examination before
trial.
Take examination before trial of
Mauriello.
Represent client with Smith at
Mauriello examination before trial at
Scoppetta Seiff Kretz & Abercrombie.
Mauriello deposition.
Prep for Mauriello's deposition; review
prior deposition; review City
defendants depo summaries.

Allocated
Hours
Aggregate
Hours
2.75
2.75

4.50

4.50

2.25

4.00

5.00

5.00

3.50

3.50

5.00

5.00

4.50

4.50

5.00

5.00

1.62

3.25

3.50
2.75

3.50
2.75

5.00

5.00

8.50

8.50

9.50

9.50

0.00
4.00

0.00
4.00

Date

Timekeeper

Journal Entry

2214

6/27/2014

NBS

2215

6/28/2014

NBS

2216

6/29/2014

NBS

2217

7/1/2014

NBS

4609

07/01/14

JL

5023
2661

07/01/14
02/17/15

MB
JPF

1175

03/01/15

JLN

Review of Mauriello examination
before trial; telephone call to Dr. Roy
Lubit; and prepare for Mauriello
examination before trial.
Review of Mauriello examination
before trial; review of Lubit affirmation
in Monaco.
Review of Mauriello examination
before trial; prepare for continued
examination before trial of Mauriello
(4.5); conference with client re: status;
email Dr. Lubit; email John Lenoir.
Prepare and take Mauriello
examination before trial.
Prepare and conduct w/Smith
examination before trial for Mauriello.
Review w/client and Smith.
Mauriello Deposition.
Review of deposition exhibits &
depositions - Mauriello
Reviewed and highlighted Mauriello
EBT Volume I; took notes re: same

Allocated
Hours
Aggregate
Hours
3.50
3.50

4495

01/03/14

JL

2120

1/3/2014

NBS

4951

01/03/14

MB

2121

1/5/2014

NBS

4952

01/05/14

MB

2122

1/6/2014

NBS

4496

01/06/14

JL

4.50

4.50

7.50

9.50

9.50

8.50

8.50

0.00
3.75

0.00
3.75

2.90

2.90

131.67
Boston Deposition
Preparing docs and audio for Sgt
Huffman and PAA Boston depositions
Prepare for Boston and Huffman
examination before trial
Prepare for Huffman and Boston
Deposition; review discovery docs;
draft questions.
Prepare for Boston and Huffman
examination before trial.
Prepare for Boston and Huffman
Deposition.
Prepare for and take examination
before trial of Boston and Huffman;
meeting with team re: status and going
forward
co-counsel w/Smith depositions of
Huffman and Boston; post EBT review
w/Smith and Bauza

2.25

148.45

1.25

2.50

2.25

4.50

2.25

4.50

1.85

3.70

3.02

6.02

5.25

10.50

4.75

9.50

Date

Timekeeper

Journal Entry

4125

02/18/15

GMC

2663

02/28/15

JPF

1406

04/15/15

JLN

4299

04/15/15

GMC

4303

04/15/15

GMC

Read, reviewed and took notes of PAA
Boston deposition
Review of Schoolcraft discovery/deps Boston
Reviewed E-mail and letter regarding
PAA Boston's medical condition
Reviewed and revised Boston outline
for deposition read ins
Review of correspondence re: PAA
Boston

Allocated
Hours
Aggregate
Hours
2.25
2.25

4495

01/03/14

JL

2120

1/3/2014

NBS

4951

01/03/14

MB

2121

1/5/2014

NBS

4952

01/05/14

MB

4955

01/06/14

MB

2122

1/6/2014

NBS

4496

01/06/14

JL

1121

02/19/15

JLN

4130

02/19/15

GMC

3.75

0.10

0.10

2.25

2.25

0.10

0.10

29.07
Huffman Deposition
Preparing docs and audio for Sgt
Huffman and PAA Boston depositions
Prepare for Boston and Huffman
examination before trial
Prepare for Huffman and Boston
Deposition; review discovery docs;
draft questions.
Prepare for Boston and Huffman
examination before trial.
Prepare for Boston and Huffman
Deposition.
Team meeting re review of Boston and
Huffman depositions.
Prepare for and take examination
before trial of Boston and Huffman;
meeting with team re: status and going
forward
co-counsel w/Smith depositions of
Huffman and Boston; post EBT review
w/Smith and Bauza
T/c GC regarding best and worst pts
from Huffman, Adrian's handling of
downgrading issue at his deposition, fit
for duty reports, and general issues that
might come up at tomorrow's meeting
Phone call JN regarding best and worst
PTS from Huffman, Adrian's handling
of downgrading issue at his deposition,
fit for duty reports, and general issues
that might come up at tomorrows

3.75

49.67

1.25

2.50

2.25

4.50

2.25

4.50

1.85

3.70

3.00

6.02

1.75

1.75

5.25

10.50

4.75

9.50

0.50

0.50

0.50

0.50

Date

Timekeeper

4137

02/23/15

GMC

2642

02/24/15

JPF

Journal Entry

meeting
Read, reviewed and took notes on
Huffman deposition
Review of Schoolcraft discovery/deps Huffman

Allocated
Hours
Aggregate
Hours

1/12/2014

NBS

4498

01/12/14

JL

4958

01/12/14

MB

2125

1/13/2014

NBS

4499

01/13/14

JL

2342

1/15/2015

NBS

2343

1/16/2015

NBS

1065

02/02/15

JLN

2132
4961

1/28/2014
01/28/14

NBS
MB

2133
4501
4962

1/29/2014
01/29/14
01/29/14

NBS
JL
MB

2134

1/30/2014

NBS

Lamstein Deposition
Prepare for Dr. Lamstein
Prepare for Lamstein deposition;
review handwritten notes in discovery
docs; draft questions.
Prepare for Dr. Lamstein
Preparing for Lamstein deposition
Meeting Nat's Office re: review and
prep for Lamstein EBT.
Prep for and take Dr. Lamstein
examination before trial

4.25

4.25
51.22

3.50

3.50

1.75

1.75

4.13

4.13

8.50

8.50

8.50

8.50

1.30

4.50

2.50

7.50

0.90

0.90

31.08

2124

3.00

30.60
Hanlon Deposition
Prepare for Hanlon examination before
trial
Prepare for Hanlon deposition; review
docs and audio files
Prepare for Hanlon's deposition; review
EMT emergency procedure and
discovery documents.
Prepare for and take Hanlon
examination before trial; conference
with team re: examination before trial
and case
co-counsel w/Smith at Hanlon
deposition
Review of Hanlon examination before
trial; review of Marino examination
before trial; review of cases in
summary judgment motion discussion
re: Compstat videos.
Review of Hanlon examination before
trial; review of cases; review of
Compstat video.
Reviewed Dep. of Lt. Hanlon; crossreferecenced PX 67 (lAB interview)

3.00

39.28

3.50
3.75

3.50
3.75

2.30
2.00
4.00

2.30
2.00
4.00

9.50

9.50

Date

Timekeeper

Journal Entry

4502

01/30/14

JL

4963
1109

01/30/14
02/15/15

MB
JLN

1108

02/15/15

JLN

4181

03/09/15

GMC

conduct as co-counsel w/Smith
Lamstein deposition
Lamstein Deposition.
Reviewed handwritten notes of Dr.
Lamstein; took notes re: same
Reviewed and highlight Dr. Lamstein
Dep; took notes re: same
Review of Lamstein depostion errata
sheet

Allocated
Hours
Aggregate
Hours
8.50
8.50

10/16/13

JL

4828
4829

10/18/2013
10/21/2013

HS
HS

4831

10/24/2013

HS

2084

10/24/2013

NBS

4832

10/25/2013

HS

2085

10/25/2013

NBS

4467

10/25/13

JL

4905

10/25/13

MB

4471

11/14/13

JL

4841

2/9/2014

HS

4843
4507

2/10/2014
02/10/14

HS
JL

2138

2/10/2014

NBS

Aldana-Bernier Deposition
co-counsel at deposition Dfnt Bernier 111 Broadway- by H. Suckle
prep for Aldana-Bernier depo
reviewed Aldana-Bernier
interrogatories and further prep for
depo
prep deposition binder for AldanaBernier depo
Prepared for examination before trial of
Dr. Bernier
appeared for Aldana-Bernier depo and
strategized with John Meg and Nat
Smit
Appearance for Bernier examination
before trial; wait for response from
Court on video objection; meeting with
team.
Appearance in court re attorney video
of deposition--Bernier
Dr. Aldana-Berner; deposition was
cancelled.
Review of hospital and NYPD files and
audio recordings in preparation for
examination before trial of Bernier and
Mauriello.
call and email re: Deposition of
hospital with deft counsel
deposition preparation
Preparing depositions of Bernier and
Isakof; review NYS 9.39
Telephone conference with the court

10.00
2.90

3.10

3.10

0.30

0.30

49.85
4464

10.00
2.90

49.85

1.75

1.75

4.00
3.25

4.00
3.25

10.00

10.00

5.50

5.50

5.00

5.00

3.20

3.20

0.75

0.75

2.50

2.50

2.75

5.50

0.20

0.20

2.60
1.25

5.20
2.50

1.40

3.80

Date

Timekeeper

4842
4844
2139

2/11/2014
2/11/2014
2/11/2014

HS
HS
NBS

4508

02/11/14

JL

4970
4847
4848
4849

02/11/14
4/20/2014
4/22/2014
4/23/2014

MB
HS
HS
HS

2174

4/23/2014

NBS

Journal Entry

clerk reference submission on February
10, 2014; letter to court; prepare for
doctor's examination before trial (2.8)
reviewed client's deposition questions
prep Isakov deposition
Prepare for and attend Dr. Bernier
examination before trial.
Deposition of defendant Dr.
Bernier.111 B'Way--co-counsel with
Smith and Suckel
Bernier Deposition
preparation Aldana-Bernier deposition
preparation Aldana-Bernier deposition
prep and conducted Aldana-Bernier
deposition
Drafting opposition to Jamaica
Hospital motion for protective order;
prepare for and attend examination
before trial of Bernier

Allocated
Hours
Aggregate
Hours

4843
4968

2/10/2014
02/08/14

HS
MB

4969

02/10/14

MB

4507

02/10/14

JL

4842
4845
2140

2/11/2014
2/12/2014
2/12/2014

HS
HS
NBS

4509

02/12/14

JL

4971
4510

02/12/14
02/13/14

MB
JL

4973

02/20/14

MB

0.50
9.00
8.50

8.50

8.50

0.00
4.50
3.00
8.00

0.00
4.50
3.00
8.00

4.25

8.50

90.15
Isakov Deposition.
deposition preparation
Prepare for Medical Defendant's EBTs;
review medical chart,record, and
deposition summaries; review Beiner's
prior litigation testimony.
Conference with Howard Suckle re
deposition prep; prep for Medical
Defendants depositions.
Preparing depositions of Bernier and
Isakof; review NYS 9.39
reviewed client's deposition questions
prep and conducted Isakov deposition
Prepare for and attend Dr. Isakov
examination before trial.
co-counsel with Smith and Suckle at
deposition of Defendant Dr. Isakov.
Isakov Deposition.
Review with Smith notes and exhibits
of depositions of Bernier and Isakov.
Draft memo to counsel re: Dr. Isakov.

0.25
9.00
8.50

103.65

2.60
2.88

5.20
5.75

3.13

6.25

1.25

2.50

0.25
7.25
9.50

0.50
7.25
9.50

7.50

7.50

0.00
1.00

0.00
1.00

2.00
37.36

2.00
47.45

Date

Timekeeper

4524

03/05/14

JL

2161

4/4/2014

NBS

2163

4/8/2014

NBS

4552

04/10/14

JL

2165

4/10/2014

NBS

1177

03/01/15

JLN

Journal Entry

Trainor Deposition
Prepare examination before trial
materials for Timothy Trainor.
Review of medical expert decisions and
affidavit; prepare for Trainor
examination before trial.
Prepare for Trainor examination before
trial.
Prepare/conduct w co-counsel Smith
examination before trial of Trainor.
Prepare for and take deposition of
Trainor; prepare for Gough
examination before trial.
Reviewed and highlighted EBT of
Captain Trainor; Cross referenced Emails refered to in deposition

Allocated
Hours
Aggregate
Hours

4515

02/24/14

JL

2164

4/9/2014

NBS

2165

4/10/2014

NBS

2166

4/11/2014

NBS

4553

04/11/14

JL

2624

02/22/15

JPF

1375

04/09/15

JLN

4363

08/03/15

GMC

2176

4/25/2014

NBS

4560

04/25/14

JL

Sawyer Deposition
Prepare for and take deposition of
Sawyer.
Prepare/conduct w/Smith examination

0.50

1.25

2.50

2.80

2.80

8.25

8.25

4.45

8.90

2.20

2.20

19.45
Gough Deposition
Review file to prepare examination
before trial material for Gough.
Preparing for hearing on Raymond
motion to compel; appearance in court
on motion (2.2); prepare for Trainor
and Gough examination before trial.
Prepare for and take deposition of
Trainor; prepare for Gough
examination before trial.
Prepare for and take Gough
examination before trial
Prepare/conduct as co-counsel w/
Smith examination before trial of
Gough.
Review of Schoolcraft discovery/deps Gough
Reviewed Dep. of William Gough;
notes on same
Email w/NS re Gough deposition

0.50

23.90

1.50

1.50

0.60

2.80

4.45

8.90

7.80

7.80

7.50

7.50

4.80

4.80

2.10

2.10

0.10
28.85

0.10
35.50

6.50

6.50

6.25

6.25

Date

Timekeeper

2175

4/24/2014

NBS

1063

02/02/15

JLN

2615

03/01/15

JPF

Journal Entry

before trial for Sawyer.
Prepare for Sawyer examination before
trial (3.0); revise opposition to Jamaica
Hospital protective order motion.
Reviewed Dep. of Sgt. Sawyer; notes
on same
Review of Schoolcraft discovery/deps Broschart/Sawyer

Allocated
Hours
Aggregate
Hours

4517

02/26/14

JL

4563

04/28/14

JL

2178

4/28/2014

NBS

2210

6/19/2014

NBS

2211

6/20/2014

NBS

2212

6/23/2014

NBS

4603

06/23/14

JL

2308

12/5/2014

NBS

2664

03/02/15

JPF

2628

03/04/15

JPF

1366

04/08/15

JLN

3.50

1.70

1.70

5.50

5.50

21.70
Duncan Deposition
Prepare examination before trial
materials for Duncan.
Prepare/conduct w/Smith examination
before trial: Duncan.
Prepare for and take Duncan
examination before trial and conference
with all counsel and MJ Freeman re:
settlement discussion.
Review of scheduling order; email with
team re: schedule; email Dr Lubit;
review of Patrol Guide; prepare for
Duncan examination before trial (3.0)
Draft opposition to reconsider; review
of Duncan examination before trial;
prepare for Duncan.
Telephone conference with client (log)
re: status; prepare for and take
examination of Duncan; emails with
opposing counsel re: schedule;
telephone call to'Dr, Patel.
Prepare for, and conduct with Smith
dfnt Duncan examination before trial;
review Duncan examination before
trial.
Review of letters; review of Duncan
transcripts, emails with team re: status.
Review of Schoolcraft discovery/deps Sawyer/Duncan
Review of Schoolcraft discovery/deps Duncan
T/c GC regarding points from Duncan
deposition regarding ESU, meat cleaver

1.75

23.45

0.50

0.50

7.50

7.50

7.80

7.80

3.00

4.50

2.25

4.50

7.50

7.50

7.50

7.50

1.80

1.80

3.75

3.75

4.75

4.75

0.20

0.20

Date

GMC

Journal Entry

and travelling to Johnstown
Phone call JN regarding points from
Duncan deposition regarding ESU,
meat cleaver and travelling to
Johnstown

Allocated
Hours
Aggregate
Hours

02/28/14

JL

4573

05/10/14

JL

2184

5/11/2014

NBS

2185

5/12/2014

NBS

4575

05/12/14

JL

1059
2677

02/01/15
02/26/15

JLN
JPF

4518

02/27/14

JL

2187

5/14/2014

NBS

4578

05/14/14

JL

5004

05/14/14

MB

4519
4579

02/27/14
05/15/14

JL
JL

2188

5/15/2014

NBS

Marquez Deposition
Prepare examination before trial
Marquez.
Prepare and take examination before
trial of Marquez.
EBT (w/Smith) of Marquez,
EMT/JHC; prepare status report.
EMT Jessica Marquez Deposition.
Sangianetti Deposition
Prepare for Sangianetti.
Preparation/conduct w/Smith EBT of
Sangetti; EMT/JHC; preparation conduct post depo-review with Smith.
Prepare for and take examination
before trial of Sangetti (4.5); emails

0.20

50.5

0.75

0.75

1.25

2.50

3.50

3.50

6.80

6.80

3.50

7.00

1.90
3.40

1.90
3.40

21.10

4520

Sergeant James Deposition
Prepare examination before trial docs
for Sergeant James.
Consultation and correspondence with
Nat Smith re: City defendants'
discovery production re: 081 lockers;
prepare EBT of Sgt James.
Prepare for James examination before
trial.
Prepare for and take James examination
before trial.
Preparation/conduct w/Smith EBT of
Sgt Shantel James; EBT Sgt James
10am-3:30pm; review of EBT; follow
up with Dr. Halpern-Ruder; EMT/ER
expert.
Reviewed Dep. of Sgt. James
Review of Schoolcraft discovery/deps James

0.20

46.75

4284

04/08/15

Timekeeper

25.85

0.50

0.50

8.40

8.40

7.50

7.50

0.00
16.40

0.00
16.40

0.50
5.25

0.50
5.25

4.50

5.00

Date

Timekeeper

Journal Entry

Allocated
Hours
Aggregate
Hours

with client re: status and settlement
(0.5).
10.25
02/25/14

JL

5013

05/28/14

MB

4586

05/28/14

JL

2194

5/29/2014

NBS

5015

05/29/14

MB

2648

03/11/15

JPF

2173
4577

4/22/2014
05/13/14

NBS
JL

4576

05/13/14

JL

2186

5/13/2014

NBS

2198

6/4/2014

NBS

4591

06/04/14

JL

Weiss Deposition
Prepare examination before trial
materials for Weiss.
Prepare Weiss deposition; team
conference call re Weiss deposition.
Preparation for hearing (1.50); hearing
re: EBT City 30(b)(6) issues (.75);
review court holdings (.75); prepare
Weiss EBT (4.50).
Prepare for Weiss; take Weiss
examination before trial; prepare for
JHMC.
Draft summary of Weiss deposition
send to counsel; prepare for JHMC
30(b)6 depositions on policy; review
Beiner's depo transcript; draft
questions.
Review of Discovery and Dpeositions Weiss
Ferrara Deposition
Telephone conference with Joe Ferrero.
Drive (Lenoir's POV) from 111
Broadway, NY, NY to Long Island to
meet with Lt Ferrara (ret)
meet (w/Smith) with potential witness
for plaintiff; NYPD Lt (Ret) Joseph
Ferrara; telephone conference with
Chris Dunne re: possible settlement
issues; prepare EBTs of the EMTs.
[POV travel to-from Holbrook NY-3:00]
Travel to Holbrook and meet with
Ferrara and his wife.
Prepare for Ferrara examination before
trial; telephone conference with cocounsel re: same.
Meeting with Smith and Ferrara to
prepare for examination before trial;

0.75

0.75

4.10

4.10

4.50

7.50

4.75

9.50

3.35

6.70

4.10

4.10

21.55

4516

10.75

27.90

0.50
1.50

0.50
1.50

4.50

4.50

5.50

5.50

3.20

3.20

3.50

3.50

Date

Timekeeper

4590

06/04/14

JL

5017
2199

06/04/14
6/5/2014

MB
NBS

5019

06/06/14

MB

1377

04/09/15

JLN

Journal Entry

review EBT materials: dcuments and
audio.
Represent (with Smith) Ferrara at City
deposition, 100 Church St
Prepare for Ferrara Deposition.
Meeting with team and J. Ferrara;
attend deposition of J. Ferrara at Law
Department; drafting discovery
demands for Mauriello.
Draft summary of notes from Ferrara
deposition send to counsel; team
conference call with police practices
experts, Eterno and Silverman re:
expert report and testimony.
Reviewed Dep. of Joe Ferrara; crossreferenced w/e mail exchanges b/w
JLN and JF.

Allocated
Hours
Aggregate
Hours

03/03/14

JL

4581

05/16/14

JL

2208
2209

6/17/2014
6/18/2014

NBS
NBS

4599

06/18/14

JL

1060

02/01/15

JLN

5024

07/02/14

MB

2218

7/3/2014

NBS

4611

07/03/14

JL

2232

7/28/2014

NBS

Lwin Deposition
Prep for Lwin deposition; review
Beiner deposition notes and hospital
chart.
Prepare and take Dr. Lwin examination
before trial; meeting with team re:
expert report; lunch with team.
Prepare and review w/Smith re: Dr.
Lwin's examination before trial.
Review of Dr. Lwin examination

3.00
4.75

3.00
9.50

1.25

2.50

0.90

0.90

39.1

0.75

0.75

1.25

2.50

3.50
7.80

3.50
7.80

7.50

7.50

1.20

1.20

22.00

4521

4.50

33.10
Broschart Deposition
Prepare examination before trial
materials for Broschart.
Prepare EBT for Broschart - review
City motion to strike 30(b)(6) issues.
Prepare for Broschart.
Prepare for and take Broschart re:
examination before trial.
Prepare for and conduct (with Smith)
Broschart examination before trial;
review notes.
Reviewed Dep. of Lt. Broschart.; notes
on same

4.50

23.25

1.50

1.50

3.80

3.80

3.50

3.50

0.60

1.20

Date

Journal Entry

JLN

before trial; review letter from Jamaica
Hospital.
Reviewed transcripts of Dr. Dhar and
Dr. Lwin;
took notes re: same

JL

Whaler Deposition
Conduct two City 30(b)(6)
examinations before trial.

Allocated
Hours
Aggregate
Hours

2224

7/16/2014

NBS

5041

08/14/14

MB

2253

9/17/2014

NBS

4661

09/18/14

JL

4662

09/19/14

JL

2224

7/16/2014

NBS

1156

02/25/15

JLN

4148
2698

02/25/15
02/25/15

GMC
JPF

2878

02/26/15

JPF

Purpi Deposition
Take deposition 30(b)(6) witnesses of
City in the morning and afternoon;
prepare for same; conference with cocounsel; conference with court clerk;
prepare for examination before trial
next day.
Draft response addressing 8.5.14 Letter
re: Purpi's 30(b)(6) issues.
Prepare for and take Purpi examination
before trial.
Prepare for City 30(b)(6) examination
before trial on Friday; prepare for
motion for summary judgment;
defendants expert disclosure due.
With Smith: City 30(b)(6) deposition
with Sgt Purpi; and City 30(b)(6)
witness on gun amnesty program.
Valenti Deposition
Take deposition 30(b)(6) witnesses of
City in the morning and afternoon;
prepare for same; conference with cocounsel; conference with court clerk;
prepare for examination before trial
next day.
E-mail exchange with GC regarding
highlights from Valenti dep
Review of Valenti deposition
Review of Schoolcraft discovery/deps Valenti
Review of Valenti exmanination

11.90

3.75

7.50
7.50

4.75

9.50

4.90

4.90

3.50

3.50

0.83

2.50

1.37

2.75

15.35

07/15/14

1.90

3.75

4619

0.80

10.20

1207

03/08/15

Timekeeper

23.15

4.75

9.50

0.10

0.10

1.50
3.25

1.50
3.25

1.25

1.25

Date

4403

Timekeeper

Journal Entry

09/09/15

GMC

Review and update Valenti deposition

JLN

MB

2230

7/24/2014

NBS

5033
2231

07/24/14
7/25/2014

MB
NBS

5034
2288

07/25/14
10/30/2014

MB
NBS

2289

10/31/2014

NBS

1187

03/04/15

JLN

2255
4662

9/19/2014
09/19/14

NBS
JL

5019

06/06/14

MB

Patel Deposition.
Prep for Patel deposition.
Prepare and take examination of trial of
Dr. Patel; draft letter to Court on
application re: Dr. Patel.
Patel deposition.
Prepare for Patel examination before
trial; research warrantless entry and
search.
Prepare for and take 2nd examination
before trial of Dr. Patel (3.2); research
on causes of action for motions to
amend and summary judgment.
Reviewed dep. of Dr. Patel

Carrasco Deposition
Prepare for and attaend Carrasco ebt
With Smith: City 30(b)(6) deposition
with Sgt Purpi; and City 30(b)(6)
witness on gun amnesty program.
Eterno Deposition
Draft summary of notes from Ferrara
deposition send to counsel; team
conference call with police practices

2.40

0.00

0.00

7.50

7.50

7.50

1.00
3.50

1.00
3.50

0.00
3.50

0.00
3.50

3.20

5.50

0.90
12.10

0.90
14.40

5.50
1.38

5.50
2.75

6.88

07/24/14

2.40

7.50

5032

Cooper Deposition
City 30(b)(6) witness deposition,
Cooper.
Prepare for and attend City 30(b)(6)
(cooper); prepare for examination
before trial for Dr. Patel; conference
with client.

2.40

2.40

1489

07/15/15

Finnegan Deposition
Reviewed Dep of K. Finnegan
(30(b)(6) --Topic C and reviewed
primary dep exhibit (old performance
guide); took notes re same

Allocated
Hours
Aggregate
Hours
1.25
1.25
12.10
16.85

8.25

1.25

2.50

Date

Timekeeper

2270

10/9/2014

NBS

2275

10/17/2014

NBS

4679

10/17/14

JL

1076

02/06/15

JLN

1142

02/24/15

JLN

4140
5117

02/24/15
03/09/15

GMC
MB

Journal Entry

experts, Eterno and Silverman re:
expert report and testimony.
Telephone conference with client;
review of Eterno production; email re:
same; review of Floyd trial.
Appear for and defend Eterno
examination before trial; revise and file
letter with court re: outstanding
discovery issues.
Examination before trial of Dr. Eterno
(with Smith).
Reviewed Eterno's deposition; took
notes re: same
Review of Eterno's dep; took notes
regarding same
Review of John Eterno Deposition
Draft Eterno Deposition Summary;
team conference call.

Allocated
Hours
Aggregate
Hours

4650

09/07/14

JL

2280

10/22/2014

NBS

2281

10/23/2014

NBS

4682

10/23/14

JL

2282

10/24/2014

NBS

4683

10/24/14

JL

1080

02/08/15

JLN

4.50

9.50

9.50

8.50

8.50

2.80

2.80

1.60

1.60

1.90
6.90

1.90
6.90

34.70
Silverman Deposition
Review PD expert Silverman prior
research.
Meeting with Eli Silverman to prepare
for examination before trial.
Prepare for Silverman; telephone call to
Silverman (2 times); review of report;
draft letter rejecting Rule 68 offer.
Prepare and review summaries of
deposition transcripts; schedule
remaining depositions with counsel;
prepare Silverman for deposition.
Defend Silverman's examination before
trial.
Defend with Smith City's examination
before trial of Silverman.
Reviewed Silvennan's deposition; took
notes re same

2.25

38.2

1.50

1.50

3.50

3.50

3.25

6.50

1.50

3.50

7.50

7.50

7.50

7.50

3.20

3.20

27.95

33.2