Case Transferred to Judge Schopler and Magistrate Pettit for Further Proceedings

The case originally assigned to District Judge Janis L. Sammartino and Magistrate Judge Allison H. Goddard has been transferred.

The transfer took effect on April 21, 2026. The new presiding judges are District Judge Andrew G. Schopler and Magistrate Judge Michelle M.

Pettit. The case received a new docket number: 26cv2398-AGS-MMP. No substantive filings or orders explaining the reason for the transfer have been made public.

The court has not disclosed the underlying claims or parties involved. The reassignment signals a fresh judicial team will handle all further proceedings. This move typically occurs for administrative reasons or to balance caseloads, but without more information, the motive remains unclear.

The case remains active, but the lack of attached documents or a public docket limits insight into its posture or subject matter. The prior judge, Sammartino, issued an order on May 11, 2026, after the transfer, suggesting some overlap or delay in processing the reassignment. The new judges will now set the schedule and manage motions going forward.

Practitioners monitoring this docket should watch for initial case management orders or status reports that clarify the case's nature and timeline.