Case Assigned to Federal Judge

The FNRP fraud lawsuit has been officially assigned to a U.S. District Judge in the District of New Jersey for case management and all subsequent proceedings.

Assignment Details

Court: U.S. District Court for the District of New Jersey
Docket Number: 2:25-cv-13714
Assignment Date: August 15, 2025
Status: Active

What This Means

The case assignment is a routine procedural step that allows the court to begin managing the litigation process. The assigned judge will oversee:

Case scheduling and deadlines
Discovery proceedings
Motion hearings
Trial proceedings (if the case proceeds to trial)

Next Steps

With the case now assigned, the court will establish a scheduling order that will include:

Deadlines for discovery
Motion filing deadlines
Potential settlement conference dates
Trial date (if necessary)

Timeline Expectations

Federal civil cases typically follow this general timeline:

Initial Response Period: 21 days for defendants to respond to complaint
Discovery Phase: 6-12 months for evidence gathering
Motion Practice: 3-6 months for summary judgment and other motions
Trial Preparation: 2-3 months if case proceeds to trial

Stay Informed

We will continue to provide updates as the case progresses through the federal court system. All major developments will be posted on this website and linked to relevant court filings.

This update is based on publicly available court records and is provided for informational purposes only.