Posted on April 28, 2025
Dear Supporters,
Thank you for standing with me in my fight for justice against judicial misconduct in Queens, New York. I’m Lidia Orrego, a PRO SE litigant battling a miscarriage of justice in my case (Orrego v. Morgovsky et al., Index No. 702511/2023). Judge Kevin J. Kerrigan’s actions and Judge Tracy Catapano-Fox violated my CONSTITUTIONAL RIGHTS to DUE PROCESS and EQUAL PROTECTION. I need your continued support to hold them accountable.
Since my last update, I’ve uncovered further evidence of misconduct filed in the Appeal. Judge Catapano-Fox falsely claimed DEFENDANT Democleia P. Gottesman filed an answer on October 23, 2023, despite no response until March 18, 2024, after filing the THIRD DEFAULT, as proven by court documents (Exhibit 2: NYSCEF Doc. 39; Exhibit 3: NYSCEF Doc. 161). As owner of Star Medical Offices P.C., Gottesman knew of the lawsuit since February 2023, yet colluded with lawyers like Charles Kutner to evade accountability. Judge Kerrigan’s rulings, including those in related cases (Exhibit 11: NYSCEF Doc. 159), show a pattern of bias that protects DEFENDANTS and undermines justice. See NYSCEF doc. [10] Appeal Docket Help 2024-07753 - Appellate Division - 2nd Dept.
On February 23, 2025, I filed a criminal complaint with the Queens DA, Melinda Katz, alleging judicial misconduct and collusion, and refiled today. Email to DA Melinda Katz supported by Exhibits. Despite follow-up letters, the DA has ignored my plea, raising concerns of further collusion. This inaction shields corrupt practices and denies me EQUAL PROTECTION under the law.
I’ve escalated my fight to federal authorities, reporting these violations to the FBI and DOJ, alleging federal crimes like deprivation of rights (18 U.S.C. § 242). My appeal in the Appellate Division (Docket No. 2024-07753) continues, with motions to waive fees, submit new evidence, and stay the lower court’s order, all to protect my CONSTITUTIONAL RIGHTS.
We need your help now more than ever!
Please:
Sign and share this petition to demand Judge Kerrigan’s removal and an investigation into judicial misconduct in Queens.
Call the New York State Commission on Judicial Conduct (646-386-4800) to report Judge Kerrigan’s and Judge Catapano-Fox’s bias.
Contact the Queens DA (718-286-6000) to urge action on my February 26, 2025, complaint.
Together, we can stop judicial corruption and ensure justice for all.
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Thank you for your support!
Lidia Orrego, PRO SE
Rego Park, NY
[Contact: lidia.orrego@justiceforlidia]