Jon Lewis v. Synchrony Bank

Summary

The document contains findings and recommendations by a United States magistrate judge regarding plaintiff Jon Lewis’s motion to alter or amend a judgment dismissing his claims against Synchrony Bank. The magistrate judge recommends denying the motion because plaintiff identified no newly discovered evidence, clear error, intervening change in law, or other basis for reconsideration.

Holdings

1. A motion to alter or amend judgment should be denied where the movant identifies no newly discovered evidence, clear error, intervening change in controlling law, or other valid basis for reconsideration.
2. An attorney admitted to practice before the court is not required to provide a letter of authority, power of attorney, corporate resolution, or similar instrument verifying authorization to represent a client.

Questions Presented

1. Whether plaintiff established a basis under Federal Rule of Civil Procedure 59(e) or 60(b) to alter or amend the judgment.
2. Whether defense counsel was required to verify authority to represent Synchrony Bank through a letter of authority, power of attorney, corporate resolution, or similar instrument.

Disposition

other