t the timeline below demonstrates the belatedness of his request: 12/7/09 Epstain's Complaint N 8/16/12 Edwards Dismissed 12/21/09 Edwards' CouMerdaim / 1/1/18 Edwards Asked tor Severance so He Can Go First and be Plaintiff 3/13/18 Trial / lae=====1 V1/10 1/1/II 1/1/12 W/I3 1/1/14