UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT SOUTHERN DISTRICT OF NEW YORK

BRAULIO THORNE, on behalf of himself and all other persons similarly situated, Plaintiff, 1:23-cv-00990 (JLR) -against- ORDER UNIVERSITY OF DETROIT MERCY, Defendant.

JENNIFER L. ROCHON, United States District Judge: This case has been assigned to me for all purposes. IT IS HEREBY ORDERED that, within thirty (30) days of service of the summons and complaint, the parties must meet and confer for at least one hour in a good-faith attempt to settle this action. In their discussions, the parties should consider whether Plaintiff has satisfied the threshold requirement of standing. See, e.g., Calcano v. Swarovski N. Am. Ltd.,

(2d Cir. 2022); Harty v. W. Point Realty, Inc.,

(2d Cir. 2022). To the extent the parties are unable to settle the case themselves, they must also discuss whether further settlement discussions through the district’s court-annexed mediation program or before a magistrate judge would be productive at this time. IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that within fifteen (15) additional days (i.e., within forty-five (45) days of service of the summons and complaint), the parties must submit a joint letter informing the Court whether the parties have settled. Ifthe parties do not reach a settlement, the parties shall in the joint letter request that the Court (1) refer the case to mediation or a magistrate judge for a settlement conference (and indicate a preference between the two options), or (2) proceed with an initial status conference. Dated: February 8, 2023 SO ORDERED. New York, New York x FER TL. ROCHON nited States District Judge