Pennsylvania Middle District Court
Judge:Christopher C Conner
Case #: 1:13-cv-00712
Nature of Suit320 Torts - Personal Injury - Assault, Libel, & Slander
Cause28:1332 Diversity-Libel,Assault,Slander
Case Filed:Mar 18, 2013
Terminated:Jun 19, 2014
Last checked: Friday Jan 09, 2015 2:23 AM EST
Defendant
Kevin Clash
Represented By
Christopher S. Lucas
Christopher S. Lucas & Associates
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Michael G. Berger
Law Offices Of Michael G. Berger
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Plaintiff
Sheldon Stephens
Represented By
Adam D. Horowitz
Herman Law
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Daniel J. Tann
Law Offices Of Daniel J. Tann
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Stuart S Mermelstein
Herman Law
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GPO Nov 18 2013
MEMORANDUM (Order to follow as separate docket entry) re: motion to transfer, stay or dismiss action 11 filed by deft Kevin Clash. (See memo for complete details.) Signed by Chief Judge Christopher C. Conner on 11/18/13. (ki)
GPO Nov 18 2013
ORDER (memorandum filed previously as separate docket entry) re: memo 26 - It is hereby ORDERED that: 1. Motion to transfer or stay action 11 deemed voluntarily WITHDRAWN.; 2. Deft's MTD 11 GRANTED w/ prejudice as to Counts II & III.; 3. Pltf shall file br re: issue of subject-matter jurisdiction over Count I by close of business on 12/2/13 w/ deft to file br in response by 12/9/13 & pltf permitted to file br in reply by 12/11/13. (See order for complete details.) Signed by Chief Judge Christopher C. Conner on 11/18/13. (ki)
GPO Jun 19 2014
MEMORANDUM (Order to follow as separate docket entry) re: Motion to Dismiss 31 filed by deft Kevin Clash. (See memo for complete details.) Signed by Chief Judge Christopher C. Conner on 6/19/14. (ki)
GPO Jun 19 2014
ORDER (Memorandum 41 filed previously as separate docket entry) - GRANTING motion to dismiss 31, DISMISSING action with prejudice & w/out costs, & directing Clrk of Ct to CLOSE case. (See order for complete details.) Signed by Chief Judge Christopher C. Conner on 6/19/14. (ki)

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Submitted Thu 08/06/2015
Docket last updated: 12 hours ago
Thursday, August 27, 2015
46 46 appeal USCA Mandate (Terminates Appeal) Thu 08/27 9:18 AM
MANDATE of USCA as to43 Notice of Appeal filed by Sheldon Stephens (ca3kr)
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Att: 1 Clerk's Letter to District Court,
Att: 2 Opinion
Wednesday, August 05, 2015
45 45 appeal USCA Judgment (Use this if Mandate Will Follow) Wed 08/05 9:39 AM
JUDGMENT of USCA as to43 Notice of Appeal, filed by Sheldon Stephens (King, James)
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Friday, August 08, 2014
44 44 USCA Case Number 14-3337 for43 Notice of Appeal, filed by Sheldon Stephens. USCA Case Manager Stephanie/smw (DOCUMENT IS RESTRICTED AND CAN ONLY BE VIEWED BY COURT STAFF). (W., Stephanie)
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Wednesday, July 16, 2014
43 43 NOTICE OF APPEAL in Non-Prisoner Case by Sheldon Stephens. Filing Fee and Docket Fee paid. Filing fee $ 505, receipt number 0314-3161475. The Clerk's Office hereby certifies the record and the docket sheet available through ECF to be the certified list in lieu of the record and/or the certified copy of the docket entries. (Mermelstein, Stuart)
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Thursday, June 19, 2014
42 42 ORDER (Memorandum41 filed previously as separate docket entry) - GRANTING motion to dismiss31 , DISMISSING action with prejudice & w/out costs, & directing Clrk of Ct to CLOSE case. (See order for complete details.) Signed by Chief Judge Christopher C. Conner on 6/19/14. (ki)
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41 41 12 pgs MEMORANDUM (Order to follow as separate docket entry) re: Motion to Dismiss31 filed by deft Kevin Clash. (See memo for complete details.) Signed by Chief Judge Christopher C. Conner on 6/19/14. (ki)
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Thursday, April 24, 2014
40 40 NOTICE by Sheldon Stephens Notice of Withdrawal of Counsel (Mermelstein, Stuart)
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Monday, April 14, 2014
39 39 Judgment Mandate filed by Michael Berger. (pjr)
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Tuesday, March 04, 2014
38 38 REPLY BRIEF re31 MOTION TO DISMISS FOR FAILURE TO STATE A CLAIM filed by Kevin Clash.(Berger, Michael)
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Monday, February 24, 2014
37 37 SPECIAL ADMISSIONS FORM APPROVED as to Stuart S. Mermelstein, Esquire. (Original: SCR Registry)Signed by Chief Judge Christopher C. Conner on 2/24/14. (ki)
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36 36 PETITION FOR SPECIAL ADMISSION (PRO HAC VICE) by Stuart S Mermelstein on behalf of Sheldon Stephens Attorney Stuart Mermelstein is seeking special admission. Filing fee $ 50, receipt number 0314-3022370.. (Mermelstein, Stuart)
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DOCKET ANNOTATION: Search of the Florida Bar Directory shows atty. Mermelstein as "ELIGIBLE TO PRACTICE". (pjr)
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Friday, February 07, 2014
35 35 BRIEF IN OPPOSITION re31 MOTION TO DISMISS FOR FAILURE TO STATE A CLAIM filed by Sheldon Stephens.(Horowitz, Adam)
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Wednesday, January 29, 2014
34 34 ORDER granting pltf's unopposed motion for enlargement of time33 to respond to deft's MTD amended complaint - pltf shall respond by 2/7/14 & deft may serve reply by 3/4/14. (See order for complete details.) Signed by Chief Judge Christopher C. Conner on 1/29/14. (ki)
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Tuesday, January 28, 2014
33 33 MOTION for Extension of Time to Unopposed Motion for Enlargement of Time to Respond to Defendant's Motion to Dismiss Amended Complaint by Sheldon Stephens.(Horowitz, Adam)
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Att: 1 Proposed Order Agreed Order
Monday, December 30, 2013
32 32 BRIEF IN SUPPORT re31 MOTION TO DISMISS FOR FAILURE TO STATE A CLAIM filed by Kevin Clash.(Berger, Michael)
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31 31 MOTION TO DISMISS FOR FAILURE TO STATE A CLAIM by Kevin Clash.(Berger, Michael)
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Att: 1 Certificate of Nonconcurrence,
Att: 2 Proposed Order
Monday, December 02, 2013
30 30 AMENDED COMPLAINT against All Defendants, filed by Sheldon Stephens.(Horowitz, Adam)
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Wednesday, November 27, 2013
29 29 STIPULATION AND ORDER re: subject matter jurisdiction, permitting pltf to serve & file amended complaint by 12/2/13, permitting deft to serve & file MTD w/ br in supp by 12/30/13 & setting br'ng schedule re: same. (See stip & order for complete details.)Signed by Chief Judge Christopher C. Conner on 11/27/13. (ki)
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Monday, November 18, 2013
27 27 ORDER (memorandum filed previously as separate docket entry) re: memo26 - It is hereby ORDERED that: 1. Motion to transfer or stay action11 deemed voluntarily WITHDRAWN.; 2. Deft's MTD11 GRANTED w/ prejudice as to Counts II & III.; 3. Pltf shall file br re: issue of subject-matter jurisdiction over Count I by close of business on 12/2/13 w/ deft to file br in response by 12/9/13 & pltf permitted to file br in reply by 12/11/13. (See order for complete details.) Signed by Chief Judge Christopher C. Conner on 11/18/13. (ki)
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26 26 19 pgs MEMORANDUM (Order to follow as separate docket entry) re: motion to transfer, stay or dismiss action11 filed by deft Kevin Clash. (See memo for complete details.) Signed by Chief Judge Christopher C. Conner on 11/18/13. (ki)
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Thursday, November 07, 2013
25 25 ORDER granting motion to stay discovery22 , staying proceedings pending resolution of MTD11 , & noting revised pretrial & trial schedule to issue, if necessary, upon resolution of MTD. (See order for complete details.) Signed by Chief Judge Christopher C. Conner on 11/7/13. (ki)
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Monday, October 28, 2013
23 23 Letter from Adam D. Horowitz, Esq. dated October 28, 2013 . (Horowitz, Adam)
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Friday, October 25, 2013
22 22 Letter from Plaintiff's Counsel to the Court re: discovery dispute. (ki)
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Thursday, July 18, 2013
21 21 REPLY BRIEF re11 MOTION to Transfer Case 1:13-cv-00712-CCC filed by Kevin Clash.(Berger, Michael)
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Wednesday, July 10, 2013
20 20 ORDER granting pltf's motion for enlargement of length of brief18 . (See order for complete details.) Signed by Honorable Christopher C. Conner on 7/10/13. (ki)
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Tuesday, July 02, 2013
19 19 BRIEF IN OPPOSITION re11 MOTION to Transfer Case 1:13-cv-00712-CCC filed by Sheldon Stephens.(Horowitz, Adam)
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18 18 Unopposed MOTION to Exceed Page Limitation by Sheldon Stephens.(Horowitz, Adam)
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Att: 1 Proposed Order
Thursday, June 06, 2013
17 17 ORDER granting pltf's motion for enlargement of time16 to fiel response to deft's motion to transfer, stay or dismiss until 7/2/13. (See order for complete details.) Signed by Honorable Christopher C. Conner on 6/6/13. (ki)
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Tuesday, June 04, 2013
16 16 First MOTION for Extension of Time to to Respond to Defendant's Motion to Transfer, Stay or Dismiss by Sheldon Stephens.(Horowitz, Adam)
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Att: 1 Affidavit Agreed Order
Monday, May 20, 2013
15 15 CASE MANAGEMENT ORDER (STANDARD TRACK) - Sets forth case management instructions, guidelines & pretrial/trial schedule, inc. - Discovery due by 12/2/2013; Jury Selection & Trial set for 6/2/2014 @ 09:30 AM in Harrisburg - Courtroom 2 before Honorable Christopher C. Conner; Dispositive Motions due by 1/6/2014; Pretrial Memos due by noon on 5/14/2014; Pretrial Conference set for 5/21/2014 @ 01:30 PM in Harrisburg - Jury Room 2. (See order for complete details.)Signed by Honorable Christopher C. Conner on 5/20/13. (ki)
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Wednesday, May 15, 2013
13 13 CASE MANAGEMENT PLAN by Kevin Clash. (Berger, Michael)
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12 12 BRIEF IN SUPPORT re11 MOTION to Transfer Case 1:13-cv-00712-CCC filed by Kevin Clash.(Berger, Michael)
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Att: 1 Exhibit(s) Exhibit A
11 11 WITHDRAWN (per 11/18/13 order27 ) - MOTION to Transfer Case 1:13-cv-00712-CCC by Kevin Clash.(Berger, Michael) Modified on 11/18/2013 (ki).
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Att: 1 Certificate of Nonconcurrence,
Att: 2 Proposed Order Proposed Order to Transfer,
Att: 3 Proposed Order Proposed Order to Stay,
Att: 4 Proposed Order Proposed Order to Dismiss
Friday, April 12, 2013
10 10 SPECIAL ADMISSIONS FORM APPROVED as to Michael G. Berger, Esquire. (Original: SCR Registry)Signed by Honorable Christopher C. Conner on 4/12/13. (ki)
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Thursday, April 11, 2013
9 9 PETITION FOR SPECIAL ADMISSION (PRO HAC VICE) by Michael G. Berger on behalf of Kevin Clash Attorney Michael Berger is seeking special admission. Filing fee $ 50, receipt number 0314-2750565.. (Berger, Michael)
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Wednesday, April 03, 2013
8 8 STIPULATION AND ORDER extending time to respond to complaint6 , approved by the court. (See stip&order for complete details.)Signed by Honorable Christopher C. Conner on 4/3/13. (ki)
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7 7 SCHEDULING ORDER: Initial Case Management Conference set for 5/20/2013 @ 09:45 AM - placement of the telephone conference call is the responsibility of the plaintiff. (See order for complete details.) Signed by Honorable Christopher C. Conner on 4/3/13. (ki)
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6 6 APPROVED (per 4/3/13 order8 of court) - STIPULATION AND ORDER EXTENDING TIME TO RESPOND TO COMPLAINT by Kevin Clash. (Lucas, Christopher) Modified on 4/3/2013 (ki).
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Thursday, March 28, 2013
5 5 SPECIAL ADMISSIONS FORM APPROVED as to Adam D. Horowitz, Esquire. (Original: SCR Registry)Signed by Honorable Christopher C. Conner on 3/28/13. (ki)
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Wednesday, March 27, 2013
4 4 Code of Professional Conduct by Sheldon Stephens.3 Petition for Special Admission - Pro Hac Vice . (Horowitz, Adam)
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3 3 PETITION FOR SPECIAL ADMISSION (PRO HAC VICE) by Adam D. Horowitz on behalf of Sheldon Stephens Attorney Adam Horowitz is seeking special admission. Filing fee $ 50, receipt number 0314-2736981.. (Horowitz, Adam)
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DOCKET ANNOTATION: Counsel is advised that Doc. 3 filed 3/27/13 is required to have the CODE OF PROFESSIONAL CONDUCT attached. The Code may be filed separately as a DOCUMENT FILED. (gls)
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Tuesday, March 19, 2013
2 2 SUMMONS ISSUED as to Kevin Clash and provided TO ATTORNEY ELECTRONICALLY VIA ECF for service on Defendant(s)in the manner prescribed by Rule 4 of the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure. (NOTICE TO ATTORNEYS RECEIVING THE SUMMONS ELECTRONICALLY: You must print the summons and the attachment when you receive it in your e-mail and serve them with the complaint on all defendants in the manner prescribed by Rule 4 of the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure). (jc)
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Monday, March 18, 2013
1 1 COMPLAINT - N/C to cnsl.; jury trial demanded. ( Filing fee $350, Receipt Number 2729091)(jc)
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Att: 1 Civil Cover Sheet