Moreno-Godoy v. Gallet Dreyer & Berkey, L.L.P. et al

Filing 216

ORDER: The settlement conference in this case will be held via Teams. Plaintiff's counsel is encouraged to join Plaintiff at his place of incarceration. The Court recognizes the advantages of conducting the settlement conference in person ra ther than remotely; indeed, the Court prefers to, and usually does, conduct settlement conferences in person. Unfortunately, several factors, taken together, weigh in favor of conducting the conference remotely. Those factors include, among other s, unnecessary exposure of persons to Covid-related risk; potential for escape; resources required for transferring the Plaintiff from and to Alabama; the amount at stake; and the prospects for resolution. Plaintiff's counsel shall make all necessary arrangements for Plaintiff to be able to participate by Teams and shall apprise the Court of any proposed orders needed to ensure the Plaintiff's availability and participation. A Teams link will be provided to the parties in the near future. SO ORDERED. (Signed by Magistrate Judge Robert W. Lehrburger on 9/27/2021) Copies Sent By Chambers. (vfr)

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UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT
SOUTHERN DISTRICT OF NEW YORK
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LUIS FELIPE MORENO-GODOY
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Plaintiff,
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GALLET DREYER & BERKEY, L.L.P. et al
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Defendants.
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9/27/2021
14-CV-7082 (PAE) (RWL)

ORDER

ROBERT W. LEHRBURGER, United States Magistrate Judge.
The settlement conference in this case will be held via Teams. Plaintiff’s counsel
is encouraged to join Plaintiff at his place of incarceration. The Court recognizes the
advantages of conducting the settlement conference in person rather than remotely;
indeed, the Court prefers to, and usually does, conduct settlement conferences in
person. Unfortunately, several factors, taken together, weigh in favor of conducting the
conference remotely. Those factors include, among others, unnecessary exposure of
persons to Covid-related risk; potential for escape; resources required for transferring the
Plaintiff from and to Alabama; the amount at stake; and the prospects for resolution.
Plaintiff’s counsel shall make all necessary arrangements for Plaintiff to be able
to participate by Teams and shall apprise the Court of any proposed orders needed to
ensure the Plaintiff’s availability and participation.
A Teams link will be provided to the parties in the near future.
SO ORDERED.

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ROBERT W. LEHRBURGER
UNITED STATES MAGISTRATE JUDGE
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Dated: September 27, 2021
New York, New York
Copies transmitted this date to all counsel of record.

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