KORENFELD v. SCHWARTZ

New Jersey District Court
Judge:	Michael A Shipp
Referred:	Tonianne J Bongiovanni
Case #:	3:21-cv-12919
Nature of Suit	350 Torts - Personal Injury - Motor Vehicle
Cause	28:1332 Diversity-Tort/Motor Vehicle (P.I.)

Case Filed:	Jun 23, 2021
Terminated:	Jan 23, 2023

Docket
Parties (2)

Last checked: Monday Dec 20, 2021 4:18 AM EST

Defendant YAAKOV SCHWARTZ
Plaintiff ELIYAHU KORENFELD	Represented By ELLEN RELKIN Weitz & Luxenberg contact info

Docket last updated: 09/20/2026 11:59 PM EDT

Wednesday, August 19, 2026
39		39 order Text Order Wed 08/19 3:32 PM TEXT ORDER: After discussing settlement with the parties, the Court finds that further settlement discussions would not be fruitful at this time. Accordingly, SHU is relieved from appearing further in this matter. The Clerk's Office is directed to terminate SHU's appearance. Defendant is, once more, proceeding pro se in this matter. Dispositive motions shall be filed by 10/09/2026, returnable 11/02/2026. So Ordered by Magistrate Judge Tonianne J. Bongiovanni on 8/19/2026. (jem) Related: [-]
Tuesday, July 14, 2026
		minutes Telephone Conference Mon 08/03 3:52 PM Text Minute Entry for proceedings held before Magistrate Judge Tonianne J. Bongiovanni: Telephone Conference held on 7/14/2026. (jem) Related: [-]
Wednesday, July 01, 2026
38		38 order Text Order ~Util - Set Hearings Wed 07/01 11:29 AM TEXT ORDER: Status Conference via telephone set for 7/13/2026 at 10:30 AM before Magistrate Judge Tonianne J. Bongiovanni. Dial-in information for the conference shall be circulated at a later date. So Ordered by Magistrate Judge Tonianne J. Bongiovanni on 7/01/2026. (jem) Related: [-]
Wednesday, June 10, 2026
37		37 misc Letter Wed 06/10 4:34 PM Letter from Lawrence Goldhirsch. (GREENES, CODY) Related: [-]
36		36 misc Letter Wed 06/10 12:55 PM Letter from Lawrence Goldhirsch. (GREENES, CODY) Related: [-]
		qc QC - Document Not Signed by Attorney Wed 06/10 2:36 PM CLERK'S QUALITY CONTROL MESSAGE - The36 LETTER submitted by CODY GREENS on 6/10/2026 did not contain a proper electronic signature (s/). PLEASE RESUBMIT THE DOCUMENT WITH THE PROPER ELECTRONIC SIGNATURE (s/ Attorney's Name.) This submission will remain on the docket unless otherwise ordered by the court. (arm) Related: [-]
Monday, April 13, 2026
		minutes Telephone Conference Wed 04/15 9:02 AM Text Minute Entry for proceedings held before Magistrate Judge Tonianne J. Bongiovanni: Telephone Conference held on 4/13/2026. Settlement discussions in 21-12919 will continue. The related matters, 20-7676 and 25-2329 are administratively terminated pending the outcome of the settlement discussions. (jem) Related: [-]
Tuesday, March 31, 2026
35		35 misc Letter Tue 03/31 4:01 PM Letter re33 Letter. (GREENES, CODY) Related: [-]
Friday, March 27, 2026
34		34 order Text Order ~Util - Set Hearings Fri 03/27 11:22 AM TEXT ORDER: Status Conference via telephone set for 4/13/2026 at 3:30 PM before Magistrate Judge Tonianne J. Bongiovanni. Dial-in information for the conference shall be circulated at a later date. So Ordered by Magistrate Judge Tonianne J. Bongiovanni on 3/27/2026. (jem) Related: [-]
Wednesday, March 25, 2026
33		33 misc Letter Wed 03/25 4:00 PM Letter from Lawrence Goldhirsch. (GREENES, CODY) Related: [-]
Monday, July 28, 2025
		minutes Telephone Conference Sat 08/02 12:30 PM Text Minute Entry for proceedings held before Magistrate Judge Tonianne J. Bongiovanni: Telephone Conference held on 7/28/2025. Hearing in the related matters of 20-7676 21-12919 and 25-2329 was conducted via TEAMS on 7/28/2025. As discussed, Plaintiff's motion to consolidate 20-7676 (Docket Entry No. 48) with 25-2329 for all purposes is denied without prejudice. However, all matters will be consolidated for discovery purposes. Discovery in all matters is stayed pending a decision in 25-2329 on Defendant's anticipated motion to dismiss. (jem) Related: [-]
Monday, June 30, 2025
32		32 order Text Order ~Util - Set Hearings Mon 06/30 2:31 PM TEXT ORDER: The Court shall conduct a conference via MS TEAMS on 07/28/2025 at 2:00 p.m. to discuss the following Civil Actions: 20-7676 21-12919 and 25-2329 The Court shall circulate a link for the conference at a later date. Kindly mark your calendars accordingly. So Ordered by Magistrate Judge Tonianne J. Bongiovanni on 6/30/2025. (jem) Related: [-]
Thursday, April 24, 2025
31		31 order Text Order Thu 04/24 1:12 PM TEXT ORDER: Given the related complaint recently filed by Plaintiff in Civ. Action No. 25-2329 discovery in Civ. Action Nos. 20-7676 & 21-12919 remains stayed. Once the Defendant(s) in Civ Action No. 25-2329 have filed a responsive pleading, the Court will assess how best to proceed in the related matters. So Ordered by Magistrate Judge Tonianne J. Bongiovanni on 4/24/2025. (eh, ) Related: [-]
Monday, April 14, 2025
		minutes Telephone Conference Fri 05/02 8:31 AM Text Minute Entry for proceedings held before Magistrate Judge Tonianne J. Bongiovanni: Telephone Conference held on 4/14/2025. (jem) Related: [-]
Monday, April 07, 2025
30		30 order Text Order ~Util - Set Hearings Mon 04/07 2:15 PM TEXT ORDER: A Status Conference via telephone is set for 4/14/2025 at 12:30 p.m. before Magistrate Judge Tonianne J. Bongiovanni. The parties are directed to confer, coordinate, and initiate the joint conference call. Once initiated, the parties shall conference in the Court by calling 609-989-2040. So Ordered by Magistrate Judge Tonianne J. Bongiovanni on 4/07/2025. (jem) Related: [-]
Wednesday, March 26, 2025
29		29 order Text Order ~Util - Set Hearings Wed 03/26 4:38 PM TEXT ORDER: A Status Conference via telephone is set for 4/09/2025 at 10:30 a.m. before Magistrate Judge Tonianne J. Bongiovanni. Kindly mark your calendars accordingly. The parties are directed to confer, coordinate, and initiate the joint conference call. Once initiated, the parties shall conference in the Court by calling 609-989-2040 So Ordered by Magistrate Judge Tonianne J. Bongiovanni on 3/26/2025. (jem) Related: [-]
Friday, March 14, 2025
28		28 order Text Order Fri 03/14 1:43 PM TEXT ORDER: In light of the correspondence submitted on 3/13/2025, the deadline for the parties' submission of an update regarding settlement discussions is extended. The parties shall confer and submit a joint update to the Court by 3/26/2025. So Ordered by Magistrate Judge Tonianne J. Bongiovanni on 3/14/2025. (jem) Related: [-]
		qc QC - Electronic Signature Does Not Match E-filer Fri 03/14 9:12 AM CLERK'S QUALITY CONTROL MESSAGE - The Letter25 submitted by CODY GREENES on 1/15/2025 contains an improper signature. Only the filing user is permitted to sign electronically filed documents with an s/. The signature of Lawrence Goldhirsch is invalid because he is not admitted to our Court, or been admitted pro hac vice in this matter. This submission will remain on the docket unless otherwise ordered by the court. (jal, ) Related: [-]
Saturday, March 08, 2025
27		27 notice Notice of Appearance Sat 03/08 2:56 PM NOTICE of Appearance by DAVID MICHAEL WHITE on behalf of YAAKOV SCHWARTZ (WHITE, DAVID) Related: [-]
Thursday, February 13, 2025
		minutes Telephone Conference Thu 02/27 10:02 AM Text Minute Entry for proceedings held before Magistrate Judge Tonianne J. Bongiovanni: Telephone Conference held on 2/13/2025. An update regarding settlement discussions will be submitted by 3/13/2025. Pro se Defendant Schwartz, who did not join the conference, is advised that, upon his request, the Court will appoint counsel to represent him for settlement purposes only. Pro se Defendant Schwartz may submit an informal request via e-mail to the Court. (jem) Related: [-]
Friday, January 17, 2025
26		26 order Text Order ~Util - Set Hearings Fri 01/17 12:53 PM TEXT ORDER: A telephone conference is hereby set to take place on 2/13/2025 at 10:00 a.m. The parties are directed to confer, coordinate, and initiate the joint conference call. Once initiated, the parties shall conference in the Court by calling (609-989-2040). So Ordered by Magistrate Judge Tonianne J. Bongiovanni on 1/17/2025. (jem) Related: [-]
Wednesday, January 15, 2025
25		25 misc Letter Wed 01/15 2:35 PM Letter from Lawrence Goldhirsch, Esq.. (GREENES, CODY) Related: [-]
Wednesday, December 18, 2024
		minutes Telephone Conference Fri 01/03 12:26 PM Text Minute Entry for proceedings held before Magistrate Judge Tonianne J. Bongiovanni: Telephone Conference held on 12/18/2024. The decision of the State Appellate Court having been rendered, discovery in this matter will commence. The parties will confer and submit a proposed schedule by 1/15/2025. Discovery between 20-7676 and 21-12919 shall be coordinated. (jem) Related: [-]
Tuesday, November 26, 2024
24		24 order Text Order ~Util - Set Hearings Tue 11/26 4:32 PM TEXT ORDER: A Status Conference via telephone is set for 12/18/2024 at 10:00 a.m. before Magistrate Judge Tonianne J. Bongiovanni. Kindly mark your calendars accordingly. The Court shall circulate dial-in information for the telephone conference on a later date. So Ordered by Magistrate Judge Tonianne J. Bongiovanni on 11/26/2024. (jem) Related: [-]
Thursday, October 24, 2024
23		23 order Text Order Thu 10/24 8:48 AM TEXT ORDER: In light of the update submitted on 10/23/2024, it appears that oral argument occurred as scheduled in the related state court matter. Accordingly, the Court directs Plaintiff to submit an additional update regarding the status of the related matter currently pending in the Appellate Division of the New Jersey Superior Court by 11/22/2024. So Ordered by Magistrate Judge Tonianne J. Bongiovanni on 10/24/2024. (jem) Related: [-]
Monday, October 07, 2024
22		22 order Text Order Mon 10/07 11:17 AM TEXT ORDER: In light of the update submitted on 10/02/2024, it appears that an oral argument date has been set in the related state court matter. The Court directs Plaintiff to submit an additional update regarding the status of the related matter currently pending in the Appellate Division of the New Jersey Superior Court by 10/22/2024. So Ordered by Magistrate Judge Tonianne J. Bongiovanni on 10/07/2024. (jem) Related: [-]
Thursday, August 01, 2024
21		21 order Text Order Thu 08/01 1:30 PM TEXT ORDER: In light of the update submitted on 07/30/2024, it appears that there has been no change in status concerning the related state court proceeding. Accordingly, the Court directs Plaintiff to submit an additional update regarding the status of the related matter currently pending in the Appellate Division of the New Jersey Superior Court no later than 10/04/2024. So Ordered by Magistrate Judge Tonianne J. Bongiovanni on 8/01/2024. (jem) Related: [-]
Friday, June 07, 2024
20		20 order Order Fri 06/07 10:17 AM TEXT ORDER: In light of the update submitted on 05/31/2024, it appears that there has been no change in status concerning the related state court proceeding. Accordingly, the Court directs Plaintiff to submit an additional update regarding the status of the related matter currently pending in the Appellate Division of the New Jersey Superior Court no later than 07/31/2024. So Ordered by Magistrate Judge Tonianne J. Bongiovanni on 6/07/2024. (jem) Related: [-]
Thursday, April 18, 2024
19		19 order Order Thu 04/18 10:06 AM TEXT ORDER: In light of the update submitted on 04/17/2024, it appears that there has been no change in status concerning the related state court proceeding. Accordingly, the Court directs Plaintiff to submit an additional update regarding the status of the related matter currently pending in the Appellate Division of the New Jersey Superior Court no later than 06/06/2024. So Ordered by Magistrate Judge Tonianne J. Bongiovanni on 4/18/2024. (jem) Related: [-]
Friday, March 01, 2024
18		18 order Order Fri 03/01 9:21 PM TEXT ORDER: In light of the update submitted on 02/22/2024, no later than 04/17/2024, Plaintiff is directed to submit an additional update regarding the status of the related matter currently pending in the Appellate Division of the New Jersey Superior Court. So Ordered by Magistrate Judge Tonianne J. Bongiovanni on 3/1/2024. (eh, ) Related: [-]
Tuesday, January 16, 2024
17		17 order Order Tue 01/16 2:31 PM TEXT ORDER: In light of the update submitted on 01/11/2024, no later than 02/23/2024, Plaintiff is directed to submit an additional update regarding the status of the related matter currently pending in the Appellate Division of the New Jersey Superior Court. So Ordered by Magistrate Judge Tonianne J. Bongiovanni on 1/16/2024. (jem) Related: [-]
Wednesday, October 18, 2023
16		16 order Order Wed 10/18 2:56 PM TEXT ORDER: In light of the update submitted on 10/9/2023, no later than 01/11/2024, Plaintiff is directed to submit an additional update regarding the status of the related matter currently pending in the Appellate Division of the New Jersey Superior Court. So Ordered by Magistrate Judge Tonianne J. Bongiovanni on 10/18/2023. (jem) Related: [-]
Tuesday, September 05, 2023
15		15 order Order Tue 09/05 3:19 PM TEXT ORDER: In light of the update submitted on 8/28/2023, no later than 10/13/2023, Plaintiff is directed to submit an additional update regarding the status of the related matter currently pending in the Appellate Division of the New Jersey Superior Court. So Ordered by Magistrate Judge Tonianne J. Bongiovanni on 9/05/2023. (jem) Related: [-]
Thursday, June 22, 2023
		minutes Telephone Conference Fri 06/23 11:06 AM Text Minute Entry for proceedings held before Magistrate Judge Tonianne J. Bongiovanni: Telephone Conference held on 6/22/2023. This matter is stayed pending a ruling by the Appellate Division of the New Jersey Superior Court in a related matter. Once rendered, the discovery and/or the dispositive motion schedules will be addressed. By 8/22/2023, the Plaintiff shall provide a status update regarding the state court proceeding. (jem) Related: [-]
Friday, June 16, 2023
14		14 order Order ~Util - Set Hearings Fri 06/16 11:03 AM TEXT ORDER: Status Conference via telephone set for 6/22/2023 at 1:30 p.m. before Magistrate Judge Tonianne J. Bongiovanni. Kindly mark your calendars accordingly. The Court shall circulate dial-in information for the telephone conference at a later date. So Ordered by Magistrate Judge Tonianne J. Bongiovanni on 6/16/2023. (jem) Related: [-]
Wednesday, May 24, 2023
13		13 2 pgs order Order ~Util - Add and Terminate Attorneys Wed 05/24 2:15 PM LETTER ORDER permitting O'Toole Scrivo to withdraw as counsel. Schwartz is given 30 days to retain counsel. Attorney CRAIG JOSEPH COMPOLI, JR terminated. Signed by Magistrate Judge Tonianne J. Bongiovanni on 5/24/2023. (mg) Related: [-]
Monday, January 23, 2023
		minutes Telephone Conference Mon 01/23 1:54 PM Text Minute Entry for proceedings held before Magistrate Judge Tonianne J. Bongiovanni: Telephone Conference held on 1/23/2023. On 1/23/2023, a status update in 20-7676 was submitted during which Plaintiff expressed an intention to seek leave to appeal the state court's denial of coverage. A status update and impact on 20-7676 as well as this matter is to be submitted by 2/28/2023. In the meantime, this matter is administratively terminated. (jem) Related: [-]
		utility Terminate Civil Case Mon 01/23 1:56 PM ***Civil Case Administratively Terminated. (jem) Related: [-]
Monday, October 03, 2022
		order Order ~Util - Set Hearings Mon 10/03 4:18 PM TEXT ORDER: In light of the continuation to 10/11/2022 of the summary judgment motion filed in state court in a related matter, further update is to be submitted by 12/1/2022. So Ordered by Magistrate Judge Tonianne J. Bongiovanni on 10/03/2022. (jem) Related: [-]
Tuesday, July 12, 2022
		order Order Tue 07/12 11:35 AM TEXT ORDER: The parties are to report back to the Court electronically to tjb_orders@njd.uscourts.gov no later than 8/22/2022, with a joint written status update regarding the underlying state court action. So Ordered by Magistrate Judge Tonianne J. Bongiovanni on 7/12/2022. (jem) Related: [-]
Tuesday, May 10, 2022
		order Order Tue 05/10 6:07 PM TEXT ORDER: The parties are to report back to the Court electronically to tjb_orders@njd.uscourts.gov no later than 7/11/2022, with a joint written status update regarding the underlying state court action. So Ordered by Magistrate Judge Tonianne J. Bongiovanni on 5/10/2022. (jem) Related: [-]
Monday, April 18, 2022
9		9 notice Notice of Appearance Mon 04/18 12:20 PM NOTICE of Appearance by CODY GREENES on behalf of ELIYAHU KORENFELD (GREENES, CODY) Related: [-]
Wednesday, February 23, 2022
		minutes Telephone Conference Thu 02/24 5:45 PM Text Minute Entry for proceedings held before Magistrate Judge Tonianne J. Bongiovanni: Telephone Conference held on 2/23/2022. The parties are to report back to the Court electronically to tjb_orders@njd.uscourts.gov no later than 4/29/2022, with a joint written status update regarding the underlying state court action. (mm) Related: [-]
Monday, February 07, 2022
		order Order Reassigning Case Mon 02/07 9:50 AM TEXT ORDER REASSIGNING CASE. Case reassigned to Judge Michael A. Shipp for all further proceedings. Chief Judge Freda L. Wolfson no longer assigned to case. So Ordered by Chief Judge Freda L. Wolfson on 2/7/2022. (jjc, ) Related: [-]
Friday, January 28, 2022
6		6 answer Answer to Complaint Fri 01/28 11:41 AM Defendant Yaakov Schwartz's ANSWER to Complaint with JURY DEMAND , Separate Defenses, Affirmative Defenses, Designation of Trial by YAAKOV SCHWARTZ.(COMPOLI, CRAIG) Related: [-]
5		5 answer Answer to Complaint Fri 01/28 11:08 AM Defendant Yaakov Schwartz's ANSWER to Complaint with JURY DEMAND , Separate Defenses, Affirmative Defenses, Designation of Trial by YAAKOV SCHWARTZ.(COMPOLI, CRAIG) Related: [-]
		qc QC - Electronic Signature Does Not Match E-filer Fri 01/28 11:14 AM CLERK'S QUALITY CONTROL MESSAGE - The Answer to Complaint5 submitted by Craig Compoli on 1/28/2022 contains an improper signature. Only the filing user is permitted to sign electronically filed documents with an s/. PLEASE RESUBMIT THE DOCUMENT WITH A PROPER ELECTRONIC SIGNATURE. This submission will remain on the docket unless otherwise ordered by the court. (jem) Related: [-]
		order Order Fri 01/28 12:20 PM TEXT ORDER: Status Conference via telephone set for 2/23/2022 at 12:00 p.m. before Magistrate Judge Tonianne J. Bongiovanni. Kindly mark your calendars accordingly. The Court shall circulate dial-in information for the telephone conference at a later date. So Ordered by Magistrate Judge Tonianne J. Bongiovanni on 1/28/2022. (mm) Related: [-]
Wednesday, November 10, 2021
		order Order Wed 11/10 2:42 PM TEXT ORDER: The parties are to report to the Court electronically to tjb_orders@njd.uscourts.gov no later than 11/19/2021, with a joint written status update. So Ordered by Magistrate Judge Tonianne J. Bongiovanni on 11/10/2021. (mm) Related: [-]
Tuesday, August 17, 2021
3		3 order Order on Oral Motion Tue 08/17 3:07 PM TEXT ORDER: 20-7676 and 21-12919 shall be consolidated for discovery purposes. The discovery schedule shall be addressed after an answer has been filed in 21-12919 So Ordered by Magistrate Judge Tonianne J. Bongiovanni. (mm) Related: [-]
		utility Add and Terminate Judges Tue 08/17 2:56 PM Magistrate Judge Tonianne J. Bongiovanni added. Magistrate Judge Lois H. Goodman no longer assigned to case. (jjc, ) Related: [-]
Thursday, June 24, 2021
2		2 service Summons Issued Thu 06/24 2:00 PM SUMMONS ISSUED as to YAAKOV SCHWARTZ. Attached is the official court Summons, please fill out Defendant and Plaintiffs attorney information and serve. (jal, ) Related: [-]
		utility Add and Terminate Judges Thu 06/24 1:59 PM Chief Judge Freda L. Wolfson and Magistrate Judge Lois H. Goodman added. (jal, ) Related: [-]
Wednesday, June 23, 2021
1		1 5 pgs cmp Complaint Wed 06/23 4:44 PM COMPLAINT against YAAKOV SCHWARTZ ( Filing and Admin fee $ 402 receipt number ANJDC-12572429) with JURY DEMAND, filed by ELIYAHU KORENFELD.(RELKIN, ELLEN) Related: [-]
		Att: 1 Civil Cover Sheet

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