Letter,Correspondence: Teameia Prunty v. Ashesh Dinesh Mehta M.D., Northwell Health Neuroscience Institute, Northwell Health Partners Llc., North Shore University Hospital
On July 13, 2017 a
Letter,Correspondence
was filed
involving a dispute between
Teameia Prunty,
and
Ashesh Dinesh Mehta M.D.,
North Shore University Hospital,
Northwell Health Neuroscience Institute,
Northwell Health Partners Llc.,
for Torts - Medical, Dental, or Podiatrist Malpractice
in the District Court of Nassau County.
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FILED: NASSAU COUNTY CLERK 11/14/2021 10:12 PM INDEX NO. 001548/2017
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STATE OF NEW YORK
UNIFIED COURT SYSTEM
OFFICE OF THE DISTRICT ADMINISTRATIVE JUDGE
10TH JUDICIAL DISTRICT- NASSAU COUNTY
100 SUPREME COURT DRIVE
MINEOLA, NEW YORK 11501
(516) 493-3330
HON. LAWRENCE K. MARKS HON. VITO M. DESTEFANO
Chief Administrative Judge Administrative Judge, Acting
HON. NORMAN ST. GEORGE PAUL LAMANNA, Esq.
Deputy Chief Administrative Judge District Executive
Courts Outside New York City
November 8, 2021
Re: Alternative Dispute Resolution of Medical/Dental/Podiatric Cases on Trial Calendar
Dear Medical Malpractice Bar,
On October 19, 2021, Acting Administrative Judge of the 10th JD Nassau Judge Vito M.
DeStefano, Judge R. Bruce Cozzens and myself met with members of the Nassau County
Bar Association Medical-Legal Committee. The purpose of such meeting was to discuss
how we can together address the 400+ medical malpractice cases currently awaiting trial
in this District. In addition to the medical malpractice cases awaiting trial, there are more
than 1700 other civil cases also awaiting trial. At this time, the Supreme Court is
permitted to have no more than 4 trials proceeding on any day. In view of these safety
restrictions, it is clear that Alternative Dispute Resolution is a vital and practical tool you
must consider, if you wish to have your cases resolved during these unprecedented times.
The Court is cognizant of the fact that not all cases are suitable for ADR, for this reason
the Court is asking you, the party with knowledge and expertise over your case, to
identify all cases you believe a dedicated Judicial Settlement Conference may lead to
resolution.
For instance, we ask you to identify cases in which there are not multiple defendants
involved or where an institutional defendant is involved. Then, consider whether
settlement of these cases is possible currently. We would also encourage you to
determine whether there are extraneous/unnecessary parties named in the case that may
be removed to facilitate settlement discussions with the remaining parties. Finally, cases
that are being tried for a second time or where trial is limited in scope, may be particularly
suitable for settlement discussions at this time.
Once you have identified any medical malpractice case that would benefit from a
Judicial Settlement Conference, please provide the case name, index number and
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counsel contact information to the undersigned (in Excel format). The Court will
initiate the discussion and assign an In-house Mediator once you provide the above
information. The Court will also be identifying appropriate cases for settlement
conferences and calendaring such cases. You may of course attempt to resolve your case
with co-counsel on your own, or with the assistance of a private mediator or arbitrator.
To locate a qualified private mediator, you may search the NYS Mediator Directory
(nycourts.gov) (http://ww2.nycourts.gov/ip/adr/MedDirectory.shtml). A few local
ADR providers who may facilitate settlement are included below for your convenience
only. The Court does not favor the following providers over any other private ADR Neutral or
Provider and you are free choose any private entity:
JAMS
(212) 751-2700; https://www.jamsadr.com/
Nassau County Bar Association ADR Panels
(516) 747-4070;
https://www.nassaubar.org/alternative-dispute-resolution-2/
NAM (National Arbitration and Mediation)
(800) 358-2550; (516) 794-8518; https://www.namadr.com/
Resolute Systems, LLC
(800) 776-2060; (516) 222-0688; https://resolutesystems.com/
If you have any questions, contact the undersigned. I look forward to hearing from you.
Sincerely,
Yvonne Marin
Yvonne R. Marin, Esq.
ADR Coordinator, 10th JD Nassau County
(516) 493-3330
ymarin@nycourts.gov
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FILED: NASSAU COUNTY CLERK 11/14/2021 10:12 PM INDEX NO. 001548/2017 NYSCEF DOC. NO. 4 RECEIVED NYSCEF: 11/14/2021 STATE OF NEW YORK UNIFIED COURT SYSTEM OFFICE OF THE DISTRICT ADMINISTRATIVE JUDGE 10TH JUDICIAL DISTRICT- NASSAU COUNTY 100 SUPREME COURT DRIVE MINEOLA, NEW YORK 11501 (516) 493-3330 HON. LAWRENCE K. MARKS HON. VITO M. DESTEFANO Chief Administrative Judge Administrative Judge, Acting HON. NORMAN ST. GEORGE PAUL LAMANNA, Esq. Deputy Chief Administrative Judge District Executive Courts Outside New York City November 8, 2021 Re: Alternative Dispute Resolution of Medical/Dental/Podiatric Cases on Trial Calendar Dear Medical Malpractice Bar, On October 19, 2021, Acting Administrative Judge of the 10th JD Nassau Judge Vito M. DeStefano, Judge R. Bruce Cozzens and myself met with members of the Nassau County Bar Association Medical-Legal Committee. The purpose of such meeting was to discuss how we can together address the 400+ medical malpractice cases currently awaiting trial in this District. In addition to the medical malpractice cases awaiting trial, there are more than 1700 other civil cases also awaiting trial. At this time, the Supreme Court is permitted to have no more than 4 trials proceeding on any day. In view of these safety restrictions, it is clear that Alternative Dispute Resolution is a vital and practical tool you must consider, if you wish to have your cases resolved during these unprecedented times. The Court is cognizant of the fact that not all cases are suitable for ADR, for this reason the Court is asking you, the party with knowledge and expertise over your case, to identify all cases you believe a dedicated Judicial Settlement Conference may lead to resolution. For instance, we ask you to identify cases in which there are not multiple defendants involved or where an institutional defendant is involved. Then, consider whether settlement of these cases is possible currently. We would also encourage you to determine whether there are extraneous/unnecessary parties named in the case that may be removed to facilitate settlement discussions with the remaining parties. Finally, cases that are being tried for a second time or where trial is limited in scope, may be particularly suitable for settlement discussions at this time. Once you have identified any medical malpractice case that would benefit from a Judicial Settlement Conference, please provide the case name, index number and 1 1 of 2 FILED: NASSAU COUNTY CLERK 11/14/2021 10:12 PM INDEX NO. 001548/2017 NYSCEF DOC. NO. 4 RECEIVED NYSCEF: 11/14/2021 counsel contact information to the undersigned (in Excel format). The Court will initiate the discussion and assign an In-house Mediator once you provide the above information. The Court will also be identifying appropriate cases for settlement conferences and calendaring such cases. You may of course attempt to resolve your case with co-counsel on your own, or with the assistance of a private mediator or arbitrator. To locate a qualified private mediator, you may search the NYS Mediator Directory (nycourts.gov) (http://ww2.nycourts.gov/ip/adr/MedDirectory.shtml). A few local ADR providers who may facilitate settlement are included below for your convenience only. The Court does not favor the following providers over any other private ADR Neutral or Provider and you are free choose any private entity: JAMS (212) 751-2700; https://www.jamsadr.com/ Nassau County Bar Association ADR Panels (516) 747-4070; https://www.nassaubar.org/alternative-dispute-resolution-2/ NAM (National Arbitration and Mediation) (800) 358-2550; (516) 794-8518; https://www.namadr.com/ Resolute Systems, LLC (800) 776-2060; (516) 222-0688; https://resolutesystems.com/ If you have any questions, contact the undersigned. I look forward to hearing from you. Sincerely, Yvonne Marin Yvonne R. Marin, Esq. ADR Coordinator, 10th JD Nassau County (516) 493-3330 ymarin@nycourts.gov 2 of 2