Maria Tolentino et, al v. City of Yonkers et, al.

Filing 187

ORDER: Accordingly, by April 15, 2020, Ms. Zelman shall explain in writing why she has not complied with the Court's March 3 Order and has not disbursed the funds to Ms. Kelly or written to the Court to seek an extension of time to do so. SO ORDERED. (Signed by Judge Vincent L. Briccetti on 4/8/2020) (mml)

UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT
SOUTHERN DISTRICT OF NEW YORK
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MARIA TOLENTINO, et al..,
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Plaintiffs,
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v.
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CITY OF YONKERS, et al.,
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Defendants.
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ORDER
15 CV 5894 (VB)

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By Order dated July 23, 2018, the Court determined the value of Paula Johnson Kelly,
Esq.’s charging lien in this case. (Doc. #165).
By letter dated December 15, 2019, Ms. Kelly’s co-counsel, Bonita E. Zelman, Esq.,
informed the Court that the Surrogate’s Court had approved the terms of the settlement. (Doc.
#180).
On March 3, 2020, the parties filed a Stipulation of Settlement and Order of Dismissal
signed by counsel for all parties. (Doc. #184). That same day, the Court Ordered Ms. Zelman to
disburse the attorneys’ fees in this case in accordance with the Court’s July 23, 2018, Order by
April 2, 2020, and confirm same by letter to the Court. (Doc. #185).
On April 7, 2020, Ms. Kelly notified the Court she had “not received any communication
from Ms. Zelman.” (Doc. #186).
Accordingly, by April 15, 2020, Ms. Zelman shall explain in writing why she has not
complied with the Court’s March 3 Order and has not disbursed the funds to Ms. Kelly or written
to the Court to seek an extension of time to do so.
Dated: April 8, 2020
White Plains, NY

SO ORDERED:
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Vincent L. Briccetti
United States District Judge