ORDER: Dkt. 20 Status Report is hereby granted. Defendant Det. Michael Simmonds shall answer, move or otherwise respond to the complaint by 10/28/2024. Any party wishing to file a dispositive motion should consult District Judge Ramon E. Reyes, Jr.'s Individual Rules. Counsel for The City of New York is directed to serve a copy of this Order on Det. Michael Simmonds and file proof of service on ECF. Ordered by Magistrate Judge James R. Cho on 9/26/2024. (SGC)

Magistrate Judge James R. Cho granted a status report request on September 26, 2024, setting a deadline for Defendant Detective Michael Simmonds to respond to the complaint by October 28, 2024. The order requires Simmonds to answer, move, or otherwise respond to the allegations.

Counsel for The City of New York must serve a copy of this order on Simmonds and file proof of service on the electronic case filing system. The case is assigned to District Judge Ramon E. Reyes Jr., who has specific individual rules that parties must follow when filing dispositive motions.

This procedural step follows the initial complaint and moves the case toward the next phase of litigation. The court’s directive ensures that the defendant addresses the complaint promptly, setting the stage for potential motions or discovery. The docket does not yet reflect any dispositive motions or further substantive filings.

The case remains active but in early stages, with the focus on the defendant’s formal response. The City of New York’s involvement indicates municipal liability or related claims tied to Detective Simmonds’ conduct. The order’s timing and instructions suggest the court is managing the schedule tightly to avoid delay.

Parties will likely consider motions to dismiss or other procedural challenges once the answer is filed. The next steps will clarify the scope of the dispute and whether the case will proceed to discovery or settlement discussions.