New Jersey 430 Mountain Avenue Suite 303 Murray Hill, NJ 07974 (908) 516-1050 Tel (908) 516-1051 Fax fisherphillips.com Writer's Direct Dial: 908 516 1062 Writer's E-mail: August 9, 2024 [email protected] ViA ECF Jordan El-Hag, Esq. El-Hag & Associates, P.C. 777 Westchester Ave., Suite 101 White Plains, NY 10604 Re: Karen Russell, Plaintiff, vs. BASF Corp., Defendant No. 7:23-ev-11176-KMK Pre-Motion Letter Dear Mr. El-Hag: As you know, this firm represents BASF Corporation (“BASF”) in the above-referenced matter. We are in receipt of the letter dated August 5, 2024, submitted by Defendant Sun Chemical Corporation (“Sun Chemical”). BASF again requests that Plaintiff voluntarily dismiss the First Amended Complaint to avoid unnecessary motion practice. Further, should you decline to do so, we likewise request that the Court stay the above-referenced matter pending disposition on the ongoing appellate proceedings in the matter Grant v. Global Aircraft Dispatch, 223, A.D.3¢ 712, 204 (NYS 3"

" Dept. 2024) as has been ordered and remains in effect in other matters pending in this District Court as explained Sun Chemical’s correspondence. Absent dismissal of BASF or the issuance of a stay during the pendency of appellate proceedings in Grant, BASF will move to dismiss the Amended Complaint with prejudice. Thank you for your attention and anticipated cooperation. The case will be stayed pending the resolution of the Grant case. Respectfully submitted, /s/ Kathleen M. Caminiti o Ordered. Kathleen McLeod Caminiti For FISHER & PHILLIPS LLP 8/9/24 oe: Honorable Kenneth M. Karas, U.S.D.J. (via ECF)

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