l matter to be resolved in the first instance may result in a narrowing of the factual and legal issues before this Court. See Volmar Dist, Inc. v. New York Post Co., 152 F.R.D. 36, 40 (S.D.N.Y. 1993). Accordingly, the interests of judicial economy are better served by the stay the Government seeks. Additionall

n be- tween the conduct and the injury; and (4) severe emotional distress." Stuto v. Fle- ishman, 164 F.3d 820, 827 (2d Cir.1999) (citing Howell v. New York Post Co., 81 N.Y.2d 115, 121, 596 N.Y.S.2d 350, 612 N.E.2d 699 (1993)). "'Liability has been found only where the conduct has been so outrageous in charac