Attorney at Law 1324 E Gun Hill Rd. Bronx, Telephone: (929) 389-8504 Facsimile: NY, 10469 (718) 363-4339 February 17 , 2022 BY ECF Hon. John P. Cronan United States District Judge United States Courthouse 500 Pearl Street New York, New York 10007 Re: Soto Nunez et al v. DKJJ Deli Food Corp. et al 1:20-cv-01634-JPC-KNF Dear Judge Cronan: I represent the defendant in the above-referenced action. We write in response to Your Honor’s Order dated January 19, 2022, to submit settlement and any other necessary information to the Court for this case by February 17, 2022. This is the first request for an extension on the part of the defendant. With the plaintiff's consent confirmed by their attorney, I would like to request an extension of one week to submit settlement documents to the Court on behalf of the defendant by February 24, 2022. The defendant is currently in the Dominican Republic attending a exigent family matter and will not return until next week. We thank the Court for its attention to this matter. Respectfully submitted, Defendant's unopposed request is granted. The parties shall submit any settlement requiring Court approval under Cheeks v. /s/ George A Ortiz Freeport Pancake House,

(2d Cir. 2015), and any George A Ortiz Esq. other necessary information, by February 24, 2022. SO ORDERED. Date: February 17, 2022 Vhs Lt Z New York, New York JOHN P. CRONON United States District Judge