James Couri Found to be a Vexatious Litigant in New York, Enjoined From Mentioning or Using His [Alleged] Medical Condition(s) As An Excuse.

In January 2016, James Couri was "continued to be deemed" a vexatious litigator by New York State Supreme Court Justice, the Honorable Paul Wooton. In addition, Judge Wooten enjoined James Couri from asserting his medical or physical condition or medical treatment thereof and enjoined him from asserting his unavailability being out of state as a reason for non-appearance or non participation in court procedures. Finally, Judge Wooten ordered the Clerk of the Court and the County Clerk of New York County are prohibited from accepting further papers from Couri in connection with the litigation without prior leave of the Administrative Judge.

Specifically, the Honorable Paul Wooten, J.S.C. wrote in his decision:

ORDERED that plaintiff is continued to be deemed a vexatious litigator and is enjoined from: (1) asserting his medical or physical condition, or medical treatment thereof, or (2) asserting his unavailability being out of state as a reason for non-appearance or nonparticipation in court procedure before this Court or Special Referee or any Court-appointee thereof; and it is further,

ORDERED that the Clerk of the Court and the County Clerk of New York County are ordered not to accept any further papers in connection with this matter, including any motions, nor is plaintiff allowed to commence any new actions without prior leave of the Administrative Justice of this Court.