The Plumbing Supply, LLC v. ExxonMobil Oil Corporation et al

Filing 524

ORDER: On September 6, 2019, former counsel for plaintiff, Zarin & Steinmetz, filed on the Court's Electronic Case Filing ("ECF") system a redacted Notice of Petition to Enforce Charging Lien and a Petition to Enforce Charging Lien. (Doc. #508). In its notice, Zarin & Steinmetz requested the Court adjudge that Zarin & Steinmetz has a charging lien against the settlement proceeds in The Plumbing Supply, LLC v. ExxonMobil Corporation, et al., 14 CV 3674. (See Sealed Doc. #423, Ex . B). On February 21, 2020, all parties to the lawsuit-Faucet Works, Groundwater and Environmental Services, Inc. ("GES"), CPD NY Energy Corp. ("CPD"), Cumberland Farms, Inc. ("CPI"), ExxonMobil Oil Corporation, ExxonMo bil Corporation, and ConocoPhillips Company-filed a stipulation of voluntary dismissal terminating this action. (Doc. #523). Although Faucet Works, CPD, CPI and GES have previously stated that they do not intend to contest the petition (Doc. #513), t he Court directs counsel for these parties to submit a joint letter with Zarin & Steinmetz by March 10, 2020, confirming their position with respect to the petition, at which time the Court will issue the proposed order. (Doc. #509). If the parties seek to contest the petition for the charging lien, they shall submit a proposed briefing schedule in their joint letter. SO ORDERED. (Signed by Judge Vincent L. Briccetti on 2/25/2020) (mml)