Thompson v. Quilty

Opinion

UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT SOUTHERN DISTRICT OF NEW YORK KWAINE THOMPSON, Plaintiff, 23-CV-7222 (LTS) -against- ORDER OFFICER BERNIER, et al., Defendants. LAURA TAYLOR SWAIN, Chief United States District Judge: By order dated April 12, 2023, the Court granted Plaintiff leave to file a second amended complaint to assert claims that he asserted in his original complaint, that is, claims that arose at the George R. Vierno Center on Rikers Island, from October 8, 2021, to December 2, 2022, including claims that correctional staff sexually assaulted him from October 2021 until August 2022, and then retaliated against him after he allegedly refused to participate in any sexual conduct. The Court cautioned Plaintiff not to reassert claims raised in his other pending cases, Thompson v. City of New York, No. 21-CV-10371 (S.D.N.Y.), Thompson v. City of New York, No. 22-CV-1458 (S.D.N.Y.), and Thompson v. Lemon, No. 23-CV-2102 (S.D.N.Y.). That order specified that failure to comply with the order would result in dismissal of the amended complaint. Following the issuance of the April 12, 2023, order, the Court learned that Plaintiff was transferred from Elmira Correctional Facility to Mid-State Correctional Facility; it is therefore unclear whether he ever received the Court’s order. CONCLUSION Accordingly, the Court grants Plaintiff an additional 30 days from the date of this order to file a second amended complaint. In the alternative, should Plaintiff intend to withdraw this action, because he previously asserted the claims here in one of his other pending actions, he must notify the Court in writing, within 30 days of the date of this order, that he seeks a

voluntary dismissal under Rule 41 of the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure. A voluntary dismissal would be without prejudice to Plaintiff continuing to pursue those claims in his other actions. The Clerk of Court is directed to attach to this order (1) a copy of the April 12, 2023, order; (2) a second amended complaint form; and (3) a retainer and intake form provided by the New York Legal Assistance Group. The Court certifies under 28 U.S.C. § 1915(a)(3) that any appeal from this order would not be taken in good faith, and therefore IFP status is denied for the purpose of an appeal. See Coppedge v. United States, 369 U.S. 438, 444-45 (1962). SO ORDERED. Dated: July 11, 2023 New York, New York

/s/ Laura Taylor Swain LAURA TAYLOR SWAIN Chief United States District Judge UNITEDSTATES DISTRICTCOURT SOUTHERNDISTRICTOF NEWYORK KWAINETHOMPSON, Plaintiff, 22-CV-7222(LTS) -against- ORDERTOAMEND DETECTIVEJAMESQUILTY,etal., Defendants. LAURATAYLORSWAIN,ChiefUnitedStatesDistrict Judge: Plaintiff,whocurrentlyisinpretrial detention on RikersIsland,bringsthispro seaction under42U.S.C.§1983,assertingclaimsarisingoutofhisarrestand currentdetention.Byorder datedAugust25,2022,the CourtgrantedPlaintiff’srequesttoproceedinformapauperis (“IFP”),that is,withoutprepaymentof fees.1 OnSeptember26,2022,Plaintiffinformedthe courtthathewishedtofileanamendedcomplaint(ECF5),andonDecember8,2022,he submittedanamendedpleading,whichassertedseveralnew claims(ECF6).The Courthas reviewedthis amended complaint, and forthereasons setforthbelow,grantsPlaintiff60days to fileasecond amended complaint. STANDARDOFREVIEW TheCourt must dismiss acomplaint, orportion thereof,thatisfrivolousor malicious, failstostate aclaimuponwhichreliefmaybegranted,orseeksmonetary relieffromadefendant whoisimmunefromsuchrelief.28U.S.C.§§1915(e)(2)(B),1915A(b);seeAbbasv.Dixon,480 F.3d636,639(2dCir.2007).TheCourtmustalso dismissa complaintwhentheCourtlacks subjectmatterjurisdiction.SeeFed.R.Civ.P.12(h)(3).Whilethelaw mandatesdismissal on any

1 Prisonersarenot exemptfrompayingthefull filingfeeevenwhentheyhavebeen grantedpermissionto proceedIFP.See28 U.S.C.§1915(b)(1). ofthesegrounds,theCourtisobligedtoconstrueprosepleadings liberally,Harris v.Mills, 572 F.3d66,72(2dCir. 2009),andinterpretthemtoraisethe“strongest[claims]thattheysuggest,” Triestmanv.Fed.Bureau ofPrisons,470F.3d471,474(2dCir.2006)(internalquotationmarks and citations omitted)(emphasis in original). BACKGROUND

Plaintiffhasfiledfour actionsinthiscourtthatarepending.Someoftheallegationsin thefouractionsoverlap. Below,theCourtbrieflydescribeseachproceeding. A. CurrentAction (“Thompson III”) Plaintifffiledtheinstantaction,assertingclaimsarisingoutofhisarrestanddetention. Hethenfiledan amended complaint, primarily asserting new claims.Thefollowing facts are drawnfrombothpleadings. ArrestClaims Plaintiffbrings claims arising out ofhisMarch1, 2019,arrest.Henames as defendants: GinaRansdell,hisex-girlfriend;Detectives QuiltyandJohnDoes#1-#2;Assistant District Attorney(“ADA”)Jaile Caitlyn,aManhattanADAwhoprosecutedPlaintiff; andthe Cityof NewYork. Inhis original complaint, Plaintiffdescribestheincidentthatled to his arrest. In

March2019,Ransdellliedwhen shetoldthecopsthatIhadassaultedher androbbedheronthe6thOctober/2018. Shetold theDetectiveJamesQuilty,which in turnJamesQuilty told herthat he knowsshe’slyingbuthecanhe[l]pherseekrevengebyhelp[ing]fabricate the chain ofevents and help get rid ofevidencethatwill help thedefendant,and also JamesQuilty told GinaRansdell that hegot people insidetheManhattanDistrict AttorneyOfficewho will help steerthegrand jury to indictKwaineThompson.2 2TheCourtquotesfrom Plaintiff’spleadings.Allspelling, punctuation,andgrammarare asintheoriginal,unlessnotedotherwise. (ECF2,at 8.)Sixmonths afterreportingPlaintiff’salleged conduct tothepolice,Ransdell confessedtoPlaintiffthat she hadliedandthen agreedtoparticipatein “avideoconfession.” (Id.)InAugust2021,Plaintiffprovidedthisvideo toDefendantADACaitlyn,butPlaintiffwas notreleased. (Id.) According to publiclyavailablerecords maintained by theNewYorkState Unified Court

System,Plaintiff’scriminalcasehasbeenongoingsinceMarch 1,2019,whenhewas arrested. SeePeoplev.Thompson, No.00794-2019(N.Y.Sup.Ct.,N.Y.Cnty.).Plaintiffhasbeen charged withfirst-degreerape,second-degree coercion,second-degreestrangulation,second-degree coercion, andtwocounts offorciblesexualacts.Id. Hisnext appearanceisApril18,2023.Id. Detention Claims Inhis original complaint, Plaintiffalso asserted claimsthataroseduringhisdetentionat theGeorgeR.ViernoCenter(“GRVC”)onRikers Island.Healleges: Iwaspulledinbya sex cultthat’sbeenrampantat G.R.V.C.andIhavebeenon court-orderstatus,which meansI’mlock[ed]inmycellfor23/hoursout[of]the day/365.IwastoldbyC.O.Piercethathelike togetflashwithpenisandhe like sex talk everyoncein a while,hetold [me]ifI can obligedhim Iwill beletout of mycellatleast12hours out[of]theday,nomatterwhatsupervisorisaround,and hethentoldmeaboutthe otherthreesteadyofficers,wholiketofondledickand getflashandwillkeepmeoutinmycellforatleast 12/hoursout[of]theday. (Id.at8.)PlaintiffcontendsthatDefendants(1)CorrectionOfficersKenol, Mason,Bernier, Russell,Walker,Leitch;(2)CaptainJones;(3) NurseMs.Blount;and(4)DoctorsPalamand Askari “regularly and routinely sexuallyabused, victimized, and harassed”Plaintiff. (Id.at9.) Forexample, onoraboutOctober8,2021,DefendantsC.O.Pierceintroduce[d]metothe housingunit2/Aprogramand aslongasIcooperate[d]I willnothavetospend 23/hoursinmycell, butImustalsotakecareofC.O.Bernier,and C.O.Mason C.O. Kenol. Hetold methat it Ifollow theprogram Icouldgetdrugs,law library, cigarettes, extratimeonthevisitfloor,extrafood, butImustpleasesexuallythe saidofficerdesires. (Id.at9.)Afteragreeing tothisarrangementfornine months,Plaintiff thenstoppedparticipating intheagreementonAugust10,2022(id.at 10),at which time theycamedownhardon me.Iwaslockedinmycell,Ihadnumeroussuicide attempts, my job was taken away, my visits was takenawaytotally,and my medicalappointmentsdenied....Theychanged mypinnumbersoIcan’t make a311 complaint call to alert theCity ofwhat’s going on insidethisjail.They madesureI can’t call the P.R.E.A. hotlineto report thesexualabusethat’s rampantinsidethenotoriousRiker’sIsland. (Id.) PlaintiffassertsthatbecausehefiledanotheractionagainstGRVCWarden ReneeDunbar andCaptainCarter,seeThompsonv.Cityof NewYork,ECF21-CV-10371, 53(S.D.N.Y.) (“Thompson I”), correctional staffhaveretaliated against him.Forexample,Plaintiff wastoldbyC.O.PierceandC.O.Mason,thataslongasIgotalawsuitpending againstWardenRenee,andCaptainCarter,they willnotmovemetoheat sensitivehousing,butifI cancontinueto havesex withthesteadyofficersthey canguaranteethatIgetletoutsidemycell daily....Forthepast3months CaptainJoneshasbeen comingtohousingarea2/A,Justtotrytogetmetodrop thelawsuitsoIcangetmyvisitsback,andIkeeptellingherthatIwon’tdropthe lawsuit, and shekeepsaying .. .thatshewill makesureI will neverget another visitaslongasIstayhere. (Id.at11.) Plaintiffalsobringsmedicalclaimsagainstcorrectionalstaff.OnJuly23,2022,Plaintiff informedDefendantDr. Balamthathebelievedhehadcontractedthemonkeypoxvirusbecause hehad“bigblistersthat hurtonmyfeet” and“constantheadaches,”butBalamrefusedtotest Plaintiffforthevirus.(Id.at12.)Balam“thenmadea sexualgesturetowardsme.”(Id.at13.) Afterreturningtothemedicalclinic,DefendantNurseBlountrefusedtotest Plaintiffand Defendant Dr.Askari alsorefused,informingPlaintiffthat hewas refusing totest him because Plaintiffwas“suinggood correctionofficers,and hedon’tlikeit.”(Id.)Inletters writtenin July 2022,totheHonorableNeilRoss,thestatecourtjudge whowaspresidingoverPlaintiff’s criminalcase,Plaintiffinformedthejudgethat correctionalstaffrefusedto testPlaintiffforthe monkeypoxvirus;inresponse,JudgeRossorderedthatPlaintiffbetested. (Id.) Amended Complaint Plaintifffiledanamended complaint, in which he namesthesamedefendantsas in his originalcomplaint,althoughhedoesnotreassert hisoriginalclaimswiththe samedetailasinhis

original complaint. Heinsteaddetailsnew claims that appearto overlap with his litigation in Thompson I.Asdiscussedbelow,thoseclaims include: (1)aFirstAmendment claim, alleging denial ofvisitationandrestrictionofhistelephone andlawlibrary access;(2)violations ofhis righttoexercisehisreligion,asrecognizedundertheReligiousLandUseInstitutionalized Persons(“RLUIPA”)Act;(3)excessive searchandseizuresofhis cell,inviolation oftheFourth Amendment;(4)violation ofprivacyofmedicalinformationandexamination,asrecognized undertheFourteenthAmendment;(5)denialofdue processduringdisciplinaryhearings,as recognizedundertheFifthAmendment;3 (6)discriminationclaims,basedonhisreligion,race, andgender,inviolationoftheFourteenthAmendment’s Equal Protection Clause; (7)discriminationclaims based on Plaintiff’s mental illness, deafness, and vision problems; and

(8)denialof accesstothecourtsandlegalassistance, inviolationoftheSixthAmendment. (ECF 6,at6.) Plaintiffalso asserts claims that aroseafterhe filed his original complaint, including: (1)aretaliation claim arising from his asserting“PREAallegationsonafewofficers,” (id.at14); (2)aclaimconcerningstaff’srefusaltotreatPlaintiffforthemonkeypoxvirus untilhe“dropped all theselawsuits,”(id.); (3)aclaimarisingfromthefailuretoprovideprivacyduringphone

3TheFourteenthAmendment appliesincaseswhereanindividual detainedin a municipal facility,like RikersIsland,assertsdue processviolations. calls with his attorney(id.at15);(4)more retaliationclaims, for hisprior litigation, involving spittingonhisfoodandplacementofgarbageinit(id.); and(5) claimsalleging thedenialofsick call requests and refusal to send Plaintiffto thehospitalfollowinghishavinga“heartattackor stroke.”(id.at18). Thefollowing defendants, who arenamedin the original complaint, arealso namedin the

amendedcomplaint:(1) DetectiveJamesQuilty,DetectiveJohnDoe#1,andDetectiveJohnDoe #2,(2)GinaRansdell,(3)AssistantD.A.JaileCaitlyn,(4)OfficersBernier, Pierce,Kenol;4 (5)CaptainJones;(6) DoctorsBalamandAskari; and(7)NurseBlount. Plaintiffaddedthefollowing Defendants in the amendedcomplaint: (1)City Health and Hospitals; (2)OfficerLeitch,Walker(Law Library Officer),Russell, Branche,Orellana, Finely, Hickson,Crowell,(3)ADABreen;(4)WardenDunbar;(5)ImanHassan, SpiritualAdvisor; (6)Dr.Jean GilesFritze; (7)CommissionerLouisMolina;(8)CaptainsPringle,Peters,and Lemon;(9)MartaFairandMarte;(9)BellevueDoctorsHonore,MarieSampuer,andCarole Comas;(10)DeputyWardenSteveofOperations;(11)DeputyWardenFleming;and(12)

AssistantDeputyWarden Henry. B. Thompson I, ECF1:21-CV-10371(VEC) InThompson I,PlaintiffassertsclaimsagainstWardenDunbar—whoisnamedinthe amendedcomplaintinthisaction—andCaptainCarter, allegingthatduringaDecember6,2021, lockdown,Plaintiffwas deniedaccesstoreligiousservicesandthemedical clinic. ECF 1:21-CV- 10371,2.OnApril8,2022,the defendantsmovedtodismissthecomplaint,id. (Doc.No.19), but withdrew themotion following Plaintiff’sApril20,2022,filingofanamended complaint,id. (DocNo.25). Intheamendedcomplaint,Plaintiffreassertedhisreligiousandmedicalclaims,

4 PlaintiffdidnotnameOfficer Mason in theamended complaint. butdescribedeventsthatoccurredaftertheDecember6,2021,lockdown.Followingthe defendants’July 14, 2022, motion to dismiss,id. (Doc.No.41),Plaintiff filed severalletters raising claims that had not beenraisedin his original complaint,id.(Doc. No.46-49.).OnJuly 28,2022,MagistrateJudgeBarbaraMoses,towhomthecasehadbeen referred, construed Plaintiff’s lettersasrequesting leaveto fileanamendedcomplaintanddeniedthatrequest.Id.

(Doc.No.50). OnAugust10,2022,Plaintiffsubmittedanotheramendedcomplaint, id. (Doc. No.53),andonOctober 5,2022,anoppositiontothedefendants’motiontodismiss,id.(Doc. No.61). OnFebruary10,2023,MagistrateJudgeMosesdirectedthedefendantstofilecopiesof thelockdownordersreferencedintheir motiontodismiss. Id.(Doc.No.62.)Counselfor defendantsfiled copiesoffourlockdownorders,issuedinPlaintiff’scriminalcase,onNovember 19,2019,August31,2021,October12,2021, and November15,2022.The November19,2019, orderaddressedPlaintiff custody,andstatedthatDOC shallpreventthe defendantfrommakingtelephonecallsexcepttothedefendant’s attorney...whileinthe custodyoftheDepartmentofCorrectionsbyany means necessary,including23hourlockdown;andtheDepartmentofCorrections staff memberwilldialthephoneandafterdeterminingthatdefendant’s attorney ison the receiving end, will hand thetelephonetothedefendant. Id.(Doc.No.63-1,at2.)ThesubsequentordersmodifiedtheNovember19,2019,orderto reflectPlaintiff’snewcounsel.Id.(Doc. Nos.63-2,63-3,63-4.) OnMarch17,2023,JudgeCapronipartiallygrantedthedefendants’motion to dismiss, “except astoPlaintiffsdeliberateindifference claim premisedonthefailuretoprovide constitutionally-adequate medicaltreatmentforhisallegedmpoxinfection, hisreligious liberty claimspremisedonthedenialofaccesstoreligiouscongregations,andhis equalprotection claimpremisedonthedenialofaccesstotheQuran.”Id.(Doc.No.64,at17.) C. Thompson v.City of NewYork,ECF1:22-CV-1458,45(“Thompson II”) InThompsonII,in which Plaintifforiginally wasrepresentedbycounsel,Plaintiffalleges thatcorrectionalstaffsexuallyassaultedhim,from September2020,throughDecember18, 2021.5 Id.at 5.Plaintiffnamesasdefendants the CityofNewYork,CorrectionOfficersKatrese Brumfield,JessicaSimmons,DebbiePalmer-Campbell,Tiffany Francis,ChandraDavis,and

CaptainTonyMontague.Thisactionisongoinganddoesnotoverlapwiththeallegationsalleged in theotherthree actions, exceptto theextentthat Plaintiffassertsthat correctional staffare retaliatingagainsthimforhispriorlitigation. D. Thompson v.Lemon,ECF1:23-CV-2102,2(“Thompson IV”) InThompsonIV, Plaintiffasserts claims thatarose atWest Facility and GRVC, afterthe filingofhisamendedcomplaint in this action,ThompsonIII.Herefersto neweventsthat occurredin2023,andclaimsthatthedefendantsinthatactionare retaliatingagainsthimforhis priorlitigation,includingthisaction. Forexample, heallegesthatwhilebeingtransferredfrom GRVC to theWest Facility, Security OfficerMcNeil andADWHenrytold me sinceIlikefiling lawsuits againstusandourstaffwearemovingyoutoWest Facilitytomakesureyour torturedmore,youwillnotbeable toget nocontactvisits with yourfamily,for nowonyouandyourfamily willhaveboothvisitsandotherjails will have contactvisitsexceptyou. Id.(Doc.No.1, at5.)SomeofthedefendantsnamedinThompsonIV are also named in this action.

5 CounselforPlaintiffwasrelievedonFebruary21,2023,andPlaintiffisproceedingpro se.ECF 1:22-CV-1458, 56. DISCUSSION A. Prosecutorial Immunity Prosecutors areimmunefrom civil suits fordamagesforacts committedwithin thescope oftheirofficial dutieswherethe challenged activities arenot investigativeinnaturebut, rather, are“‘intimately associated with thejudicial phase ofthecriminal process.’” Giraldov.Kessler, 694F.3d161,165(2dCir.2012)(quotingImbler v.Pachtman,424U.S.409,430(1976));see

alsoBuckleyv.Fitzsimmons,509U.S.259,269(1993)(absolute immunityisanalyzedundera “functionalapproach”that“lookstothenatureof thefunctionperformed,nottheidentityofthe actorwhoperformedit”) (internalquotationmarks andcitationsomitted). Inaddition, prosecutors areabsolutelyimmunefrom suit for acts that maybeadministrativeobligations but are“directlyconnected withtheconductofatrial.”VandeKampv.Goldstein,555U.S.335,344 (2009);seealsoOgunkoyav.Monaghan,913F.3d64,70-72(2dCir.2019)(holdingthatADAs’ direction asto wherecriminal defendant would bearraignedwas in preparation foracourt proceedinginwhichthe prosecutorswere actingasadvocates, andADAs werethereforeshielded by absolute immunity (citing,interalia,VandeKamp). Here,Plaintiff’sclaimsagainst DefendantsADAJaileCaitlynandADABreenarebased

onactionswithinthescopeoftheirofficialduties andassociated withtheconductofa trial. Therefore,theseclaims aredismissedbecausetheyseekmonetary relief against adefendant who isimmunefromsuchrelief,28U.S.C.§ 1915(e)(2)(b)(iii),and, consequently,asfrivolous,28 U.S.C.§1915(e)(2)(B)(i).SeeCollazov.Pagano, 656F.3d131,134(2dCir.2011)(holdingthat claim against prosecutor is frivolous ifit arisesfrom conduct that is “intimatelyassociatedwith thejudicialphaseofthe criminal process”). B. TheCourtSeversthe ClaimsArisingOutof Plaintiff’sArrest andOngoing Prosecution Plaintiffbringsclaimsarising outof hisMarch1, 2019,arrest.Theseclaimsarebrought againstDetective Quilty,twoJohnDoeDetectives,hisex-girlfriend,Gina Ransdell,whohe allegesreportedtothepolicethatPlaintiffassaultedherin2018,andtheCityofNewYork.The claimsagainstthesefive defendantsmaybeconstruedasassertingfalsearrest,fabricationof evidence, andmalicious prosecutionclaims.6 Becausetheseclaimsareunrelatedto theclaims thataroseatGRVC,the Courtseversthese claimsfromthisaction. Rule20(a)(2) permits aplaintiffto join multipledefendants in one action if: (A)any right to reliefis assertedagainst them jointly,severally, orin thealternative arising out ofthesame transaction,occurrence, orseriesoftransactions...;and(B)anyquestion oflaworfact

commontoalldefendantswillariseintheaction.Althoughcourts haveinterpretedRule20(a) liberallytoallowrelated claimstobetriedwithinasingleproceeding,BarrRubberProductsCo. v.SunRubber Co.,425F.2d1114,1126-27 (2dCir.1970),“themereallegation thatPlaintiffwas injuredbyalldefendantsisnotsufficient to join unrelatedparties as defendants in thesame lawsuitpursuanttoRule20(a),” Deskovicv.City ofPeekskill,673F.Supp. 2d154, 167 (S.D.N.Y.2009). Rule21oftheFederalRulesofCivilProcedureprovidesthat,“[o]nmotionoronitsown, thecourt may at any time, on just terms, add ordrop aparty.Thecourt may also severany claim againstaparty.”Fed.R. Civ.P.21.Indeterminingwhethertosevera claim,thecourtconsiders

6Acivilian witnessmaybeliableformalicious prosecution “iftheinformation they falselygavetheprosecutorinducedtheprosecutor toactoriftheyconspire[d]witha complaining witness to manufactureevidencethat is likely to influencetheprosecutor’s decision to commenceproceedings.”Watsonv.Grady,No. 09–CV–3055(KMK),U.S.Dist.LEXIS 103473,*17–18(S.D.N.Y.Sept.30,2010)(internalquotationsomitted). “thetwo requirementsof Rule20 and additional factors,including (1)whetherseverancewill servejudicialeconomy;(2)whetherprejudicetotheparties wouldbe causedbyseverance;and (3)whetherthe claims involvedifferent witnesses andevidence.”Kehr v. YamahaMotor Corp., 596F.Supp.2d821,826(S.D.N.Y.2008)(relying onLaureano v.Goord, No.06-CV-7845,2007 WL2826649,at*8(SD.N.Y.Aug.31,2007)).Putanotherway,courts“looktothelogical

relationship betweenthe claims and determine ‘whethertheessential facts ofthevarious claims aresologicallyconnectedthatconsiderationsofjudicialeconomyandfairnessdictatethatallthe issuesberesolvedinone lawsuit.’”Kalie v.Bank ofAm.Corp.,No.12-CV-9192(PAE),2013 WL4044951,at*3(S.D.N.Y.Aug.9,2013)(quoting UnitedStatesv.Aquavella,615F.2d12,22 (2dCir.1979)). Here, Plaintiff’s claims arising from his arrestand prosecutionare whollyseparatefrom hisclaimsarisingatGRVCandinvolvedifferent defendants.Theclaimsneitherariseoutofthe sametransactionnorraiseanycommonquestions oflaworfact. Plaintiff’s allegations that multipledefendants harmedhim in separateincidents areinsufficient to join them in asingle

action.Deskovic,673F.Supp.2dat167.Joinderofthese unrelatedmattersthusdoesnot comport with Rule20(a). Moreover,severance will not prejudicePlaintiffbecausethe claims from his arrest and prosecutionwillbeopenedasaseparateactionandhewillhaveanopportunitytolitigate those claims.7 See,e.g.,WyndhamAssoc. v.Bintliff,398F.2d614,618(2dCir.1968)(“Where certain claims areproperly severed, theresult is that there arethentwo ormoreseparate ‘actions.’”)

7 Plaintiffwillberesponsibleforpayinganew filingfee,astheclaimsarisingoutofhis arrestandprosecutionwillberaisedinanewcivilaction.Plaintiff’sresponsibilityforasecond feemay beapractical burdenforhim, but this circumstancewill not prejudicehim becausehe still may litigatetheseclaims in aseparate action. (citation omitted).There is also no prejudiceto defendants in having these unrelatedclaims proceedseparately.The Court thereforedirectstheClerkofCourt to open theseveredclaims asa separateactionnamingDetectiveJames Quilty,JohnDoeDetective#1,JohnDoeDetective#2, GinaRansdell,andtheCityofNewYorkasdefendants. C. LeavetoAmend ClaimsthatAroseatGRVC

TheCourtgrantsPlaintiffleavetofile a second amendedcomplainttoasserttheclaims thatheassertedin his original complaint, thatis, theclaims that arose at GRVC from October8, 2021,toDecember 2,2022,includingtheclaimsthatcorrectionalstaffsexually assaulted him fromOctober 2021untilAugust2022,andthenretaliatedagainsthimafter heallegedlyrefused toparticipateinanysexualconduct. Plaintiffmustnot reassert anyclaimsthathecurrentlyis litigating in Thompson I,ThompsonII,andThompsonIV. Inthe“Statement ofClaim”section oftheamended complaint form, Plaintiffmust provideashortandplain statementoftherelevant factssupportingeach claim against each defendant. IfPlaintiffhas anaddress foranynameddefendant,Plaintiffmust provide it. Plaintiff shouldincludealloftheinformationintheamendedcomplaint that Plaintiffwants the Court to

considerin deciding whethertheamended complaint states aclaim forrelief.That information should include: a) thenamesand titlesofall relevantpeople; b) adescriptionofallrelevantevents,includingwhateachdefendantdidorfailed todo, the approximatedateand timeofeach event, andthegeneral locationwhereeach event occurred; c) adescription oftheinjuries Plaintiffsuffered; and d) the reliefPlaintiffseeks, suchasmoneydamages, injunctiverelief,ordeclaratory relief. Essentially,Plaintiff’s amendedcomplaint should tell theCourt: who violated his federallyprotected rightsandhow;whenand wheresuchviolationsoccurred;andwhyPlaintiff is entitled to relief. BecausePlaintiff’ssecondamendedcomplaintwill completelyreplace,not supplement, theamended complaint, any factsor claims that Plaintiffwants to includefrom the

original complaint mustberepeatedin theamended complaint. TheCourt alsostronglyencourages Plaintiffto limitthepagecountof hissecond amended complainttounder30pages. Plaintiffis not required to submit exhibits at this time. D. NewYorkLegalAssistanceGroup Plaintiffmay consult thelegal clinicin this District that assists peoplewho arepartiesin civilcasesanddonothavelawyers.The ClinicisrunbyaprivateorganizationcalledtheNew YorkLegalAssistance Group(“NYLAG”);itisnotpartof,orrunby,thecourt(and,among otherthings,thereforecannotacceptfilingsonbehalfofthecourt,which must still be made by anyprose partythrough theProSe IntakeUnit). Toreceivelimited-scope assistancefrom theClinic, Plaintiffmaymail asigned retainer

andintakeformtotheNYLAGProSe Clinicat40FoleySquare,LL22,NY,NY10007.Once thepaperwork is received, theClinicwill coordinatecontact with thelitigant. Oncethe paperwork is received, it maytakeup to two weeks fortheClinicto contact thelitigant. Copies oftheClinic’sflyerretainer, and intake formareattachedtothisorder. E. RequestforPreliminaryInjunctiveRelief Plaintiffhasfiledasubmission seekinginjunctivereliefregarding the restrictions that havebeenputinplace asaresultofthelockdown ordersissuedinhiscriminalcase.These restrictions are at issuein Plaintiff’s litigation in ThompsonI.Forthis reason, this Court declines toruleonPlaintiff’srequestforinjunctivereliefandtherequestisdenied withoutprejudiceto seeking specificinjunctivereliefin the future. CONCLUSION Plaintiffisgrantedleave tofileasecond amended complaintthatcomplieswiththe standards set forth above. Plaintiffmust submitthesecond amendedcomplaint tothis Court’s

ProSe Intake Unitwithin sixtydaysofthedateof thisorder,captionthe document asan “SecondAmendedComplaint,”andlabelthedocument withdocketnumber22-CV-7222(LTS). ASecondAmended Civil Rights Complaint form isattached tothis order.Nosummons will issueatthistime. IfPlaintifffailstocomply withinthetimeallowed,andhecannotshowgood causetoexcusesuch failure,thecomplaintwillbedismissedforfailureto stateaclaimupon whichreliefmaybegranted. TheCourtdirectstheClerkofCourttoopenanewcivilactionandincludeasthe defendants:DetectiveJamesQuilty,JohnDoeDetective#1,JohnDoeDetective#2,Gina Ransdell,andtheCityofNewYork.TheCourt alsodirectstheClerkofCourtto filetheoriginal complaintfromthisaction,andacopyofthisorder,inthenewcivilaction.

TheCourtdismissesallclaimsbroughtagainst DefendantsCaitlynandBreenbecause theyseekmonetaryrelief againsta defendantwho isimmunefromsuchrelief,28U.S.C. §1915(e)(2)(b)(iii),and, consequently,asfrivolous,28U.S.C.§1915(e)(2)(B)(i). Plaintiff’s request forpreliminary injunctiverelief (ECF 8)is denied. TheCourtcertifiesunder 28U.S.C.§1915(a)(3)thatanyappealfromthisorder would notbetakeningoodfaith,andtherefore IFPstatusisdeniedforthepurposeofanappeal.Cf. Coppedgev.UnitedStates,369U.S.438,444-45(1962) (holdingthatanappellantdemonstrates goodfaithwhenheseeks reviewof anonfrivolous issue). SOORDERED.

Dated: April12,2023 NewYork,NewYork /s/LauraTaylorSwain LAURATAYLOR SWAIN ChiefUnitedStatesDistrictJudge UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT SOUTHERN DISTRICT OF NEW YORK

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Institutional Address

County, City State Zip Code I. PRISONER STATUS Indicate below whether you are a prisoner or other confined person: L] Pretrial detainee L] Civilly committed detainee Immigration detainee L] Convicted and sentenced prisoner L] Other:

IV. DEFENDANT INFORMATION Tothebestofyourability,providethefollowinginformationforeachdefendant.Ifthecorrect informationisnotprovided,itcoulddelayorpreventserviceofthecomplaintonthedefendant. Makesurethatthedefendantslistedbelowareidenticaltothoselistedinthecaption.Attach additionalpagesasnecessary. Defendant1: FirstName LastName Shield# CurrentJobTitle(orotheridentifyinginformation) CurrentWorkAddress County,City State ZipCode Defendant2: FirstName LastName Shield# CurrentJobTitle(orotheridentifyinginformation) CurrentWorkAddress County,City State ZipCode Defendant3: FirstName LastName Shield# CurrentJobTitle(orotheridentifyinginformation) CurrentWorkAddress

County,City State ZipCode Defendant4: FirstName LastName Shield# CurrentJobTitle(orotheridentifyinginformation) CurrentWorkAddress County,City State ZipCode V. STATEMENT OF CLAIM Place(s)ofoccurrence:

Date(s)ofoccurrence: FACTS: StateherebrieflytheFACTSthatsupportyourcase.Describewhathappened,howyouwere harmed,andhoweachdefendantwaspersonallyinvolvedintheallegedwrongfulactions.Attach additionalpagesasnecessary. INJURIES: Ifyouwereinjuredasaresultoftheseactions,describeyourinjuriesandwhatmedicaltreatment, ifany,yourequiredandreceived.

VI. RELIEF Statebrieflywhatmoneydamagesorotherreliefyouwantthecourttoorder. VII. PLAINTIFF’SCERTIFICATIONANDWARNINGS Bysigningbelow,Icertifytothebestofmyknowledge,information,andbeliefthat:(1)the complaintisnotbeingpresentedforanimproperpurpose(suchastoharass,causeunnecessary delay,orneedlesslyincreasethecostoflitigation);(2)theclaimsaresupportedbyexistinglaw orbyanonfrivolousargumenttochangeexistinglaw;(3)thefactualcontentionshave evidentiarysupportor,ifspecificallysoidentified,willlikelyhaveevidentiarysupportaftera reasonableopportunityforfurtherinvestigationordiscovery;and(4)thecomplaintotherwise complieswiththerequirementsofFederalRuleofCivilProcedure11. IunderstandthatifIfilethreeormorecaseswhileIamaprisonerthataredismissedas frivolous,malicious,orforfailuretostateaclaim,Imaybedeniedinformapauperisstatusin futurecases. Ialsounderstandthatprisonersmustexhaustadministrativeproceduresbeforefilinganaction infederalcourtaboutprisonconditions,42U.S.C.§1997e(a),andthatmycasemaybe dismissedifIhavenotexhaustedadministrativeremediesasrequired. IagreetoprovidetheClerk'sOfficewithanychangestomyaddress.Iunderstandthatmy failuretokeepacurrentaddressonfilewiththeClerk'sOfficemayresultinthedismissalofmy case. EachPlaintiffmustsignanddatethecomplaint.Attachadditionalpagesifnecessary.Ifseekingto proceedwithoutprepaymentoffees,eachplaintiffmustalsosubmitanIFPapplication. Dated Plaintiff’sSignature FirstName MiddleInitial LastName PrisonAddress County,City State ZipCode DateonwhichIamdeliveringthiscomplainttoprisonauthoritiesformailing: Y | A GS Since 1990, NYLAG has provided free civil legal services to New Yorkers who cannot afford private attorneys. New York ME Legal Assistance Group Free Legal Assistance for Self-Represented Incarcerated Civil Litigants in Federal District Court

e NYLAG Legal Clinic for Pro Se Litigants in The Clinic Can: Southern District of New York is a free legal staffed by attorneys, law students, and « Assist with amending complaints and respondin: to assist those who are representing motions to dismiss; or planning to represent themselves, « Represent litigants for settlement purposes and, incarcerated litigants, in civil lawsuits in limited circumstances, for depositions; Southern District of New York federal court, = Assist with written discovery; habeas cases. The clinic is not part of or = Recruit pro bono counsel for depositions and tris by the court. and if a litigant has consulted with Clinic staff, - Assist with oppositions to summary judgment. they retain other counsel and that counsel . . Clinic staff cannot assist with habeas cases « a notice of appearance, they remain : criminal matters. are responsible for doing is necessary in connection with the case; NyT_AG may also be unable to assist if it determines must still submit all court papers to the Pro its professional legal judgement, that (i) you have Intake Unit, located in Room 105 of the Daniel . refused to cooperate with the Clinic’s counsel or foll Moynihan Courthouse, 40 Foley Square, . the Clinic’s advice; (ii) any assistance would be York, New York, or by following the court’s . a □ unreasonably difficult for NYLAG to carry out; or (ii for filing via email as a pro se litigant. . . . your case is or will become frivolous, unreasonable, groundless, or without merit. the Clinic: the clinic and request a copy of our retainer, please call (212) 659-6190 and leave a message or to us at the following address: NYLAG Legal Clinic for Pro Se Litigants Thurgood Marshall Federal Courthouse Room LL22 40 Foley Square New York, NY 10007 mail a signed retainer back to the clinic at the above address. Once the paperwork is received, clinic will contact you. It may take up to two weeks. Disclaimer: The information contained herein is for informational purposes only and is not legal advice or a substitute for legal counsel, nor does it constitute advertising or a solicitation.

New York MMi Legal Assistance Group LEGAL CLINIC FOR PRO SE LITIGANTS IN THE SOUTHERN DISTRICT OF NEW YORK LIMITED SCOPE LEGAL ASSISTANCE RETAINER AGREEMENT retain the New York Legal Assistance Group (NYLAG) to provide you with limited scope legal assistance its Legal Clinic for Pro Se Litigants in the Southern District of New York (Clinic) under the terms set forth below. I. LIMITS OF ASSISTANCE The Clinic agrees to provide only limited scope legal assistance in connection with your matter. This means that: @ remain a self-represented (pro se) litigant and are responsible for all aspects of your case. NYLAG is not your attorney of record in this matter. In the event that you are or become a party to a case in the Southern District of New York or any other forum, NYLAG will not enter an appearance or otherwise act on your behalf without expressly agreeing to do so and entering into a separate signed agreement with you. NYLAG has no obligation to enter into any such agreement. e NYLAG has sole discretion to determine the specific type of services provided. These services may include providing advice and counsel about your case, explaining court orders and procedures, reviewing and commenting on your drafts, assisting with drafting, and discussing strategy. e This retainer covers an initial consultation only. NYLAG can stop assisting you with this matter at any time for any reason consistent with the New York Rules of Professional Conduct. NYLAG has not agreed to represent or assist you on any other matter in the future. If NYLAG does agree to any representation on another matter, then a separate signed retainer agreement will be necessary. @ You may request but are not guaranteed subsequent appointments. NYLAG will only provide assistance on subsequent appointments if it provides you with confirmation to you of such assistance, via email or otherwise, with such additional assistance governed by the terms of this agreement, including that the assistance is for that consultation only and that NYLAG has sole discretion to decide whether it will provide any additional future consultations. You are responsible for and must meet all deadlines in your case, regardless of whether you are able to have an appointment with the Clinic. II. FREE ASSISTANCE, NON-ATTORNEY PROVIDERS, AND COMPETENCY does not charge for this assistance. You may be assisted by law students and/or paralegals under the supervision of an attorney consistent with the Rules of Professional Responsibility. NYLAG’s assistance does guarantee success or any particular outcome but that NYLAG will provide competent assistance.

Your participation is entirely voluntary, and you are free to stop receiving NYLAG’s limited scope assistance at any time. NYLAG may stop providing limited assistance at its sole discretion consistent with the New York RulesofProfessionalConduct.IfNYLAG chooses tostopprovidinglimitedassistance,itwillprovidenoticeby email,mail,orphone. IV.CONFIDENTIALITY NYLAGwilltake allreasonablestepsto maintain anyinformationyouprovideasconfidential. V. REVIEW ANDCONSENT By signing and writing today's date below, you indicate that you: have read and understand this agreement; consentto thetermsofthisagreement;andunderstandthepossiblerisksandbenefitsof proceeding withlimited scopeassistance. Ifyouhavequestionsor concerns,pleaseindicate onthisformandsomeone willarrange tospeakwithyou.

________________________________ _________________ Signature Date

Once you have completed this form, please mail it and the completed demographic form to the New York Legal Assistance Group, Pro Se Clinic, 40 Foley Square, LL22, New York, NY 10007. lee Ow New York ME Legal Assistance Group Name Date of Birth

Facility

Identification # Email (if available)

How did you hear about our clinic? (Circle One) Pro Se Intake Office Order/Letter from the Judge Conference/Hearing with the Judge Pro Se Information Package Website Friend/Family Other

Ethnicity (Circle One) Asian/Pacific Islander Hispanic Caucasian African American Middle Eastern Decline to Answer African Caribbean Native American South Asian

Education Level (Circle One) 8 Grade or Less GED 2-4 years of College/Vocational School Some high school College graduate Decline to Answer High school graduate Graduate degree

Gender:

SDNY Case Number:

Once you have completed this form, please mail it and the completed retainer to the New York Legal Assistance Group, Pro Se Clinic, 40 Foley Square, LL22, New York, NY 10007.

UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT SOUTHERN DISTRICT OF NEW YORK

CV. Write the full name of each plaintiff. (Include case number if one has been assigned) SECOND AMENDED against: COMPLAINT (Prisoner) Do you want a jury trial? 0mNd—MN L1Yes LINo

Write the full name of each defendant. If you cannot fit the names of all of the defendants in the space provided, please write “see attached” in the space above and attach an additional sheet of paper with the full list of names. The names listed above must be identical to those contained in Section IV.

NOTICE The public can access electronic court files. For privacy and security reasons, papers filed with the court should therefore not contain: an individual’s full social security number or full birth date; the full name of a person known to be a minor; or a complete financial account number. A filing may include only: the last four digits of a social security number; the year of an individual’s birth; a minor’s initials; and the last four digits of a financial account number. See Federal Rule of Civil Procedure 5.2.

Rev. 5/20/16

I. LEGAL BASIS FOR CLAIM State below the federal legal basis for your claim, if known. This form is designed primarily for prisoners challenging the constitutionality of their conditions of confinement; those claims are often brought under 42 U.S.C. § 1983 (against state, county, or municipal defendants) or ina “Bivens” action (against federal defendants). L] Violation of my federal constitutional rights L] Other: Il. PLAINTIFF INFORMATION Each plaintiff must provide the following information. Attach additional pages if necessary.

First Name Middle Initial Last Name

State any other names (or different forms of your name) you have ever used, including any name you have used in previously filing a lawsuit.

Prisoner ID # (if you have previously been in another agency’s custody, please specify each agency and the ID number (such as your DIN or NYSID) under which you were held)

Current Place of Detention

Institutional Address

County, City State Zip Code II. PRISONER STATUS Indicate below whether you are a prisoner or other confined person: L] Pretrial detainee L] Civilly committed detainee L] Immigration detainee L] Convicted and sentenced prisoner L] Other:

IV. DEFENDANT INFORMATION To the best of your ability, provide the following information for each defendant. If the correct information is not provided, it could delay or prevent service of the complaint on the defendant. Make sure that the defendants listed below are identical to those listed in the caption. Attach additional pages as necessary. Defendant 1: First Name Last Name Shield #

Current Job Title (or other identifying information)

Current Work Address

County, City State Zip Code Defendant 2: First Name Last Name Shield #

Current Job Title (or other identifying information)

Current Work Address

County, City State Zip Code Defendant 3: First Name Last Name Shield #

Current Job Title (or other identifying information)

Current Work Address

County, City State Zip Code Defendant 4: First Name Last Name Shield #

Current Job Title (or other identifying information)

Current Work Address

County, City State Zip Code V. STATEMENT OF CLAIM Place(s) of occurrence:

Date(s) of occurrence: FACTS: State here briefly the FACTS that support your case. Describe what happened, how you were harmed, and how each defendant was personally involved in the alleged wrongful actions. Attach additional pages as necessary. INJURIES: If you were injured as a result of these actions, describe your injuries and what medical treatment, if any, you required and received.

VI. RELIEF State briefly what money damages or other relief you want the court to order. VII. PLAINTIFF’S CERTIFICATION AND WARNINGS By signing below, I certify to the best of my knowledge, information, and belief that: (1) the complaint is not being presented for an improper purpose (such as to harass, cause unnecessary delay, or needlessly increase the cost of litigation); (2) the claims are supported by existing law or by a nonfrivolous argument to change existing law; (3) the factual contentions have evidentiary support or, if specifically so identified, will likely have evidentiary support after a reasonable opportunity for further investigation or discovery; and (4) the complaint otherwise complies with the requirements of Federal Rule of Civil Procedure 11. I understand that if I file three or more cases while I am a prisoner that are dismissed as frivolous, malicious, or for failure to state a claim, I may be denied in forma pauperis status in future cases. I also understand that prisoners must exhaust administrative procedures before filing an action in federal court about prison conditions, 42 U.S.C. § 1997e(a), and that my case may be dismissed if I have not exhausted administrative remedies as required. I agree to provide the Clerk's Office with any changes to my address. I understand that my failure to keep a current address on file with the Clerk's Office may result in the dismissal of my case. Each Plaintiff must sign and date the complaint. Attach additional pages if necessary. If seeking to proceed without prepayment of fees, each plaintiff must also submit an IFP application.

Dated Plaintiff’s Signature

First Name Middle Initial Last Name

Prison Address

County, City State Zip Code

Date on which I am delivering this complaint to prison authorities for mailing: New York HE Legal Assistance Group LEGAL CLINIC FOR PRO SE LITIGANTS IN THE SOUTHERN DISTRICT OF NEW YORK LIMITED SCOPE LEGAL ASSISTANCE RETAINER AGREEMENT retain the New York Legal Assistance Group (NYLAG) to provide you with limited scope legal assistance its Legal Clinic for Pro Se Litigants in the Southern District of New York (Clinic) under the terms set forth below. I. LIMITS OF ASSISTANCE The Clinic agrees to provide only limited scope legal assistance in connection with your matter. This means that: @ Youremain a self-represented (pro se) litigant and are responsible for all aspects of your case. NYLAG 1s not your attorney of record in this matter. In the event that you are or become a party to a case in the Southern District of New York or any other forum, NYLAG will not enter an appearance or otherwise act on your behalf without expressly agreeing to do so and entering into a separate signed agreement with you. NYLAG has no obligation to enter into any such agreement. NYLAG has sole discretion to determine the specific type of services provided. These services may include providing advice and counsel about your case, explaining court orders and procedures, reviewing and commenting on your drafts, assisting with drafting, and discussing strategy. e This retainer covers an initial consultation only. NYLAG can stop assisting you with this matter at any time for any reason consistent with the New York Rules of Professional Conduct. NYLAG has not agreed to represent or assist you on any other matter in the future. If NYLAG does agree to any representation on another matter, then a separate signed retainer agreement will be necessary. @ You may request but are not guaranteed subsequent appointments. NYLAG will only provide assistance on subsequent appointments if it provides you with confirmation to you of such assistance, via email or otherwise, with such additional assistance governed by the terms of this agreement, including that the assistance is for that consultation only and that NYLAG has sole discretion to decide whether it will provide any additional future consultations. You are responsible for and must meet all deadlines in your case, regardless of whether you are able to have an appointment with the Clinic. II. FREE ASSISTANCE, NON-ATTORNEY PROVIDERS, AND COMPETENCY does not charge for this assistance. You may be assisted by law students and/or paralegals under the supervision of an attorney consistent with the Rules of Professional Responsibility. NYLAG’s assistance does guarantee success or any particular outcome but that NYLAG will provide competent assistance.

Your participation is entirely voluntary, and you are free to stop receiving NYLAG’s limited scope assistance at any time. NYLAG may stop providing limited assistance at its sole discretion consistent with the New York Rules of Professional Conduct. If NYLAG chooses to stop providing limited assistance, it will provide notice by email, mail, or phone.

IV. CONFIDENTIALITY

NYLAG will take all reasonable steps to maintain any information you provide as confidential.

V. REVIEW AND CONSENT

By signing and writing today's date below, you indicate that you: have read and understand this agreement; consent to the terms of this agreement; and understand the possible risks and benefits of proceeding with limited scope assistance.

If you have questions or concerns, please indicate on this form and someone will arrange to speak with you.

________________________________ _________________ Signature Date

Once you have completed this form, please mail it and the completed demographic form to the New York Legal Assistance Group, Pro Se Clinic, 40 Foley Square, LL22, New York, NY 10007. ole 2 New York HEE Legal Assistance Group Name Date of Birth

Facility

Identification # Email (if available)

How did you hear about our clinic? (Circle One) Pro Se Intake Office Order/Letter from the Judge Conference/Hearing with the Judge Pro Se Information Package Website Friend/Family Other

Ethnicity (Circle One) Asian/Pacific Islander Hispanic Caucasian African American Middle Eastern Decline to Answer African Caribbean Native American South Asian

Education Level (Circle One) Grade or Less GED 2-4 years of College/Vocational School Some high school College graduate Decline to Answer High school graduate Graduate degree

Gender:

SDNY Case Number:

Once you have completed this form, please mail it and the completed retainer to the New York Legal Assistance Group, Pro Se Clinic, 40 Foley Square, LL22, New York, NY 10007.

Y A G Since 1990, NYLAG has provided free civil legal services to New Yorkers who cannot afford private attorneys. New York ME Legal Assistance Group Free Legal Assistance for Self-Represented Incarcerated Civil Litigants in Federal District Court

e NYLAG Legal Clinic for Pro Se Litigants in The Clinic Can: Southern District of New York is a free legal staffed by attorneys, law students, and « Assist with amending complaints and respondin; to assist those who are representing motions to dismiss; or planning to represent themselves, «= Represent litigants for settlement purposes and, incarcerated litigants, in civil lawsuits in limited circumstances, for depositions; Southern District of New York federal court, = Assist with written discovery; habeas cases. The clinic is not part of or « Recruit pro bono counsel for depositions and tris by the court. and en if a litigant has consulted with Clinic staff, - Assist with oppositions to summary judgment. they retain other counsel and that counsel . . . : Clinic staff cannot assist with habeas cases « a notice of appearance, they remain oe E criminal matters. are responsible for doing Is connection with the case; NYLAG may also be unable to assist if it determines must still submit all court papers to the a its professional legal judgement, that (i) you have Intake Unit, located in Room 105 of the Daniel . ss : refused to cooperate with the Clinic’s counsel or foll Moynihan Courthouse, 40 Foley Square, wes □□ . ' 5 the Clinic’s advice; (ii) any assistance would be York, New York, or by following the court’s . a unreasonably difficult for NYLAG to carry out; or (ii for filing via email as a pro se litigant. . . . your case is or will become frivolous, unreasonable, groundless, or without merit. the Clinic: the clinic and request a copy of our retainer, please call (212) 659-6190 and leave a message or to us at the following address: NYLAG Legal Clinic for Pro Se Litigants Thurgood Marshall Federal Courthouse Room LL22 40 Foley Square New York, NY 10007 mail a signed retainer back to the clinic at the above address. Once the paperwork is received, clinic will contact you. It may take up to two weeks. Disclaimer: The information contained herein is for informational purposes only and is not legal advice or a substitute for legal counsel, nor does it constitute advertising or a solicitation.