Pagan v. City of New York

UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT SOUTHERN DISTRICT OF NEW YORK ERICA PAGAN, as mother and natural guardian of J.M., Plaintiff, — against — ORDER CITY OF NEW YORK, Police Officer Thomas Collazo 23-cv-9436 (ER) Shield No. 20910, Police Officer Justin Lopez Shield No. 20398, NYPD Officers JOHN and JANE DOE 1 through 10, and all defendants individually and in their official capacities, Defendants.

Ramos, D.J.: On September 26, 2024, the Court directed Erica Pagan to obtain new counsel by October 26, 2024. Doc. 24. On October 30, 2024, the Defendants filed a motion to dismiss because there is no indication on the docket that Ms. Pagan has obtained new counsel.'! Doc. 25. Ms. Pagan is again directed to have counsel enter an appearance by November 29, 2024 or the case will be dismissed. The Irwin Law Firm is directed to provide her a copy of this order and provide proof of service on the docket.

It is SO ORDERED. ye Dated: October 31, 2024 a (/ .

New York, New York \ Edgardo Ramos, U.S.D.J.

Because a non-attorney parent cannot bring a pro se action on behalf of a minor child, Ms. Pagan cannot proceed as a pro se litigant. See Cheung v. Youth Orchestra Foundation of Buffalo, Inc., 906 F.2d 59 (2d Cir. 1990).