Pennsylvania Western District Court
Judge:Lisa Pupo Lenihan
Case #: 2:17-cv-00928
Nature of Suit190 Contract - Other Contract
Cause28:1441 Notice of Removal-Contract Dispute
Case Filed:Jul 13, 2017
Terminated:Sep 04, 2018
Last checked: Tuesday Jan 09, 2018 3:56 AM EST
Defendant
RANGE RESOURCES-APPALACHIA, LLC.
Represented By
Kenneth J. Witzel
Frost Brown Todd, LLC
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Plaintiff
JESMAR ENERGY, INC.
Represented By
Brendan A. O'Donnell
Houston Harbaugh, P.C.
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Robert J. Burnett
Houston Harbaugh
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Brandon K. Meyer
Meyer Law Office, P.C.
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GPO Oct 13 2017
MEMORANDUM OPINION on the 10 MOTION to Remand to State Court Pursuant to 28 U.S.C. Section 1447(c) filed by JESMAR ENERGY, INC. Signed by Magistrate Judge Lisa Pupo Lenihan on 10/13/2017. (jmb)
GPO Mar 26 2018
MEMORANDUM OPINION denying Motion to Dismiss or Stay Pending Arbitration filed by Defendant Range Resources--Appalachia, LLC. [ECF No. 4.] An appropriate Order will follow. Signed by Magistrate Judge Lisa Pupo Lenihan on 3/26/2018. (vad)

Docket last updated: 04/18/2024 11:59 PM EDT
Tuesday, September 04, 2018
37 37 order Order ~Util - Terminate Civil Case Tue 09/04 5:43 PM
ORDER GRANTING the36 Stipulation of Dismissal. The Clerk of Court is directed to mark this case closed Signed by Magistrate Judge Lisa Pupo Lenihan on 09/04/2018. Text-only entry; no PDF document will issue. This text-only entry constitutes the Order of the Court or Notice on the matter. (jmb)
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Friday, August 31, 2018
36 36 misc Stipulation of Dismissal Fri 08/31 12:09 PM
STIPULATION of Dismissal by JESMAR ENERGY, INC.. (O'Donnell, Brendan)
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Friday, August 17, 2018
35 35 order Order on Motion to Continue Fri 08/17 1:54 PM
ORDER GRANTING the (ECF No.34 ) Joint Motion to Continue Initial Scheduling Conference. The conference, originally set for August 20, 2018 has been rescheduled for September 12, 2018 at 10:00 AM. It will be held in Courtroom 7B before Magistrate Judge Lisa Pupo Lenihan. IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that the parties are not required to file a Stipulation Selecting ADR Process until two days before the new date for the conference. Signed by Magistrate Judge Lisa Pupo Lenihan on 08/17/2018. Text-only entry; no PDF document will issue. This text-only entry constitutes the Order of the Court or Notice on the matter. (jmb)
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Thursday, August 16, 2018
34 34 motion Continue Thu 08/16 11:54 AM
Joint MOTION to Continue Initial Scheduling Conference by RANGE RESOURCES-APPALACHIA, LLC.. (Witzel, Kenneth)
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Att: 1 Proposed Order
Tuesday, July 17, 2018
misc QC - Proposed Order part of main document Tue 07/17 2:28 PM
CLERK'S OFFICE QUALITY CONTROL MESSAGE re32 Motion to Continue. ERROR: Proposed Order was made part of main document. CORRECTION: Attorney Witzel advised that in future proposed orders are to be made separate PDF documents and filed as an attachment to the main document. This message is for informational purposes only. (ksa)
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Monday, July 16, 2018
33 33 order Order on Motion to Continue Mon 07/16 6:29 PM
ORDER GRANTING the32 Joint Motion to Continue Initial Scheduling Conference. The conference, originally set for August 18, 2018 has been rescheduled for August 20, 2018 at 11:00 AM. It will be held in Courtroom 7B before Magistrate Judge Lisa Pupo Lenihan. IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that the parties are not required to file a Stipulation Selecting ADR Process until two days before the new date for the conference. Signed by Magistrate Judge Lisa Pupo Lenihan on 07/16/2018. Text-only entry; no PDF document will issue. This text-only entry constitutes the Order of the Court or Notice on the matter. (jmb)
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Friday, July 13, 2018
32 32 motion Continue Fri 07/13 3:24 PM
Joint MOTION to Continue Initial Scheduling Conference by RANGE RESOURCES-APPALACHIA, LLC.. (Witzel, Kenneth)
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Thursday, June 28, 2018
31 31 3 pgs order Order ~Util - Set Hearings Thu 06/28 10:01 PM
ORDER that the initial scheduling conference will be held on July 18, 2018, at 11:00 AM, in Courtroom 7B, U.S. Post Office and Courthouse Building, 700 Grant Street, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Trial counsel shall attend. IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that the parties file a Rule 26(f) Report no later than two days before the scheduled conference. IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that the parties file the Stipulation Selecting ADR Process no later than two days before the scheduled conference. Signed by Magistrate Judge Lisa Pupo Lenihan on 06/28/2018. (jmb)
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Att: 1 Exhibit ADR Form
Monday, May 07, 2018
30 30 misc Report of Rule 26(f) Planning Meeting Mon 05/07 2:49 PM
REPORT of Rule 26(f) Planning Meeting. (O'Donnell, Brendan)
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Att: 1 Proposed Order
Monday, April 09, 2018
29 29 answer Answer to Complaint Mon 04/09 3:57 PM
ANSWER to Complaint by RANGE RESOURCES-APPALACHIA, LLC.. (Witzel, Kenneth)
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Monday, March 26, 2018
28 28 1 pgs order Order on Motion to Dismiss for Failure to State a Claim Order on Motion to Compel Order on Motion to Dismiss/Lack of Jurisdiction Order on Motion to Stay Mon 03/26 3:55 PM
ORDER denying4 Motion to Dismiss for Failure to State a Claim; denying4 Motion to Compel ; denying4 Motion to Dismiss for Lack of Jurisdiction; denying4 Motion to Stay. Signed by Magistrate Judge Lisa Pupo Lenihan on 3/26/2018. (vad)
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27 27 14 pgs order Memorandum Opinion & Order Mon 03/26 3:48 PM
MEMORANDUM OPINION denying Motion to Dismiss or Stay Pending Arbitration filed by Defendant Range Resources--Appalachia, LLC. [ECF No. 4.] An appropriate Order will follow. Signed by Magistrate Judge Lisa Pupo Lenihan on 3/26/2018. (vad)
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Monday, November 27, 2017
26 26 order Order on Motion to Withdraw as Attorney Mon 11/27 6:20 PM
ORDER that the (ECF No.25 ) Motion to Withdraw as Attorney is DENIED AS MOOT. Attorney Donald T. Dulac is not listed as counsel of record, so withdrawing his appearance is moot. Signed by Magistrate Judge Lisa Pupo Lenihan on 11/27/2017. Text-only entry; no PDF document will issue. This text-only entry constitutes the Order of the Court or Notice on the matter. (jmb)
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Monday, November 20, 2017
25 25 motion Withdraw as Attorney Mon 11/20 5:13 PM
MOTION to Withdraw as Attorney by RANGE RESOURCES-APPALACHIA, LLC.. (Dulac, Donald)
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Att: 1 Proposed Order
Friday, November 17, 2017
misc QC - Document incorrectly linked Fri 11/17 4:21 PM
CLERK'S OFFICE QUALITY CONTROL MESSAGE re24 Reply to Response to Motion. ERROR: Document incorrectly linked. CORRECTION: Linked to appropriate document. This message is for informational purposes only. (ksa)
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Thursday, November 16, 2017
24 24 respm Reply to Response to Motion Thu 11/16 2:15 PM
REPLY to Response to Motion re5 Brief in Support of Motion,4 Motion to Dismiss for Failure to State a Claim,, Motion to Compel, filed by RANGE RESOURCES-APPALACHIA, LLC.. (Witzel, Kenneth)
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Tuesday, November 07, 2017
23 23 notice Notice of Appearance Tue 11/07 2:34 PM
NOTICE of Appearance by Brendan A. O'Donnell on behalf of JESMAR ENERGY, INC.. (O'Donnell, Brendan)
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Monday, November 06, 2017
22 22 respoth Response in Opposition Mon 11/06 4:04 PM
RESPONSE IN OPPOSITION to4 Motion to Dismiss for Failure to State a Claim,, Motion to Compel,, filed by JESMAR ENERGY, INC.. (Burnett, Robert)
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Monday, October 16, 2017
21 21 order Order Lifting Stay Order Response/Briefing Schedule ~Util - Set/Clear Flags Mon 10/16 12:56 PM
ORDER that the stay in this case is lifted and that a response to the (ECF No.4 ) Motion to Dismiss shall be filed no later than November 6, 2017. Signed by Magistrate Judge Lisa Pupo Lenihan on 10/16/2017. Text-only entry; no PDF document will issue. This text-only entry constitutes the Order of the Court or Notice on the matter. (jmb)
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Friday, October 13, 2017
20 20 1 pgs order Order on Motion to Remand to State Court Fri 10/13 10:59 AM
ORDER DENYING the10 Motion to Remand to State Court for the reasons set forth in the Court's Opinion filed this same date. Signed by Magistrate Judge Lisa Pupo Lenihan on 10/13/2017. (jmb)
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19 19 14 pgs order Memorandum Opinion & Order Fri 10/13 10:57 AM
MEMORANDUM OPINION on the10 MOTION to Remand to State Court Pursuant to 28 U.S.C. Section 1447(c) filed by JESMAR ENERGY, INC. Signed by Magistrate Judge Lisa Pupo Lenihan on 10/13/2017. (jmb)
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Thursday, August 17, 2017
18 18 respm Response to Motion Thu 08/17 2:59 PM
RESPONSE to Motion re10 MOTION to Remand to State Court Pursuant to 28 U.S.C. Section 1447(c) filed by RANGE RESOURCES-APPALACHIA, LLC.. (Witzel, Kenneth)
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Att: 1 Affidavit
Monday, August 07, 2017
17 17 misc Consent to Trial by Mag. Judge OR District Judge Option Mon 08/07 5:20 PM
CONSENT to Trial/Jurisdiction by US Magistrate Judge OR District Judge Option, by JESMAR ENERGY, INC.. (Burnett, Robert)
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Att: 1 Certificate of Service
16 16 order Order Response/Briefing Schedule Mon 08/07 4:15 PM
ORDER that a Response to the10 Motion to Remand to State Court shall be filed no later than August 17, 2017. Signed by Magistrate Judge Lisa Pupo Lenihan on 08/07/2017. Text-only entry; no PDF document will issue. This text-only entry constitutes the Order of the Court or Notice on the matter. (jmb)
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15 15 order Order on Motion to Stay Mon 08/07 4:14 PM
ORDER that the Motion to Stay (ECF No.14 ) is GRANTED and that all matters in this case are stayed with the exception of the Motion to Remand (ECF No.10 ) and the requirement that counsel file either a consent to proceed before the Magistrate Judge or request a District Judge be assigned. Signed by Magistrate Judge Lisa Pupo Lenihan on 08/07/2017. Text-only entry; no PDF document will issue. This text-only entry constitutes the Order of the Court or Notice on the matter. (jmb)
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Friday, August 04, 2017
misc QC - Document incorrectly linked Fri 08/04 4:56 PM
CLERK'S OFFICE QUALITY CONTROL MESSAGE re14 Motion to Stay. ERROR: Document incorrectly linked. CORRECTION: Linked to appropriate document. This message is for informational purposes only. (ksa)
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Thursday, August 03, 2017
14 14 motion Stay Thu 08/03 1:58 PM
MOTION to Stay re4 MOTION TO DISMISS FOR FAILURE TO STATE A CLAIM MOTION to Compel Arbitration by JESMAR ENERGY, INC.. (Burnett, Robert)
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Att: 1 Proposed Order
13 13 misc Consent to Trial by Mag. Judge OR District Judge Option Thu 08/03 1:29 PM
CONSENT to Trial/Jurisdiction by US Magistrate Judge OR District Judge Option, by RANGE RESOURCES-APPALACHIA, LLC.. (Witzel, Kenneth)
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12 12 misc Disclosure Statement (LR 7.1.1) Thu 08/03 12:40 PM
Disclosure Statement identifying None as corporate parent or other affiliate, by JESMAR ENERGY, INC.. (Burnett, Robert)
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11 11 respm Brief / Memorandum of Law in Support of Motion Thu 08/03 12:38 PM
BRIEF in Support re10 Motion to Remand to State Court Pursuant to 28 U.S.C. Section 1447(c) filed by JESMAR ENERGY, INC.. (Burnett, Robert)
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10 10 motion Remand to State Court Thu 08/03 12:36 PM
MOTION to Remand to State Court Pursuant to 28 U.S.C. Section 1447(c) by JESMAR ENERGY, INC.. (Burnett, Robert)
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Att: 1 Proposed Order
Thursday, July 27, 2017
9 9 notice Notice of Appearance Thu 07/27 10:29 AM
NOTICE of Appearance by Robert J. Burnett on behalf of JESMAR ENERGY, INC.. (Burnett, Robert)
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8 8 order Order on Motion to Appear Pro Hac Vice Thu 07/27 9:44 AM
ORDER GRANTING the7 Motion for Brandon K. Meyer to Appear Pro Hac Vice. Signed by Magistrate Judge Lisa Pupo Lenihan on 07/27/2017. Text-only entry; no PDF document will issue. This text-only entry constitutes the Order of the Court or Notice on the matter. (jmb)
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misc QC - No Proposed Order Attached Thu 07/27 2:14 PM
CLERK'S OFFICE QUALITY CONTROL MESSAGE re7 Motion to Appear Pro Hac Vice. ERROR: Proposed Order was not attached. CORRECTION: Attorney Meyer is advised to file a proposed order as a separate PDF document and filed as an attachment to any Motion filed in a civil case. No further action is required as this motion has been ruled on by the Court. This message is for informational purposes only. (ksa)
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Wednesday, July 26, 2017
7 7 motion Appear Pro Hac Vice (for Attorney filers only, Credit Card required) Wed 07/26 3:17 PM
MOTION for attorney Brandon K. Meyer to Appear Pro Hac Vice, (Filing fee $70, Receipt # 0315-4409821) by JESMAR ENERGY, INC.. (Meyer, Brandon)
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Att: 1 Affidavit,
Att: 2 Exhibit A
Tuesday, July 25, 2017
misc QC - Multiple Relief Motion Filed as One Relief Tue 07/25 3:02 PM
CLERK'S OFFICE QUALITY CONTROL MESSAGE re4 Motion to Dismiss for Failure to State a Claim,, Motion to Compel. ERROR: MULTIPLE Relief Motion Filed Incorrectly. CORRECTION: Attorney Witzel advised in future that Motions of this nature are to be filed using the Motion Event and clicking on all the reliefs sought in said motion. Clerk of Court added/docketed Motion to Dismiss for Lack of Jurisdiction and Motion to Stay. This message is for informational purposes only. (ksa)
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Tuesday, July 18, 2017
5 5 respm Brief / Memorandum of Law in Support of Motion Tue 07/18 9:59 AM
BRIEF in Support re4 Motion to Dismiss, Motion to Compel Arbitration filed by RANGE RESOURCES-APPALACHIA, LLC.. (Witzel, Kenneth)
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4 4 motion Dismiss Compel Tue 07/18 9:56 AM
MOTION to Dismiss or Stay , MOTION to Compel Arbitration by RANGE RESOURCES-APPALACHIA, LLC.. (Witzel, Kenneth)
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Att: 1 Proposed Order
motion Dismiss/Lack of Jurisdiction Stay Tue 07/25 3:00 PM
MOTION to Dismiss for Lack of Jurisdiction, MOTION to Stay by RANGE RESOURCES-APPALACHIA, LLC. (Filed with document4 ) (ksa)
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Friday, July 14, 2017
3 3 misc Disclosure Statement (LR 7.1.1) Fri 07/14 10:25 AM
Disclosure Statement identifying Range Resources Corporation as corporate parent or other affiliate, by RANGE RESOURCES-APPALACHIA, LLC.. (Witzel, Kenneth)
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Thursday, July 13, 2017
2 2 order Order ~Util - Set Deadlines Thu 07/13 8:34 PM
ORDER that since this case has been assigned to a Magistrate Judge, each party must execute and file the form consenting to the jurisdiction of the Magistrate Judge or selecting the option to have the case randomly assigned to a District Judge no later than August 3, 2017. The applicable form is available on the Courts website at www.pawd.uscourts.gov in the forms section. If the parties elect to have the case assigned to a Magistrate Judge, Magistrate Judge Lisa Pupo Lenihan will continue to manage the case as provided for in Local Rule 72G. Signed by Magistrate Judge Lisa Pupo Lenihan on 07/13/2017. (jmb)
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Att: 1 Exhibit Consent Form
1 1 cmp Notice of Removal (for Clerk of Court personnel only) Thu 07/13 5:19 PM
NOTICE OF REMOVAL from Greene County, case number AD 439 of 2017 Copies attached: State Court Complaint and Docket Entries, Affidavit of Brian C. Root and Affidavit of Sarah Black (Filing fee, including Administrative fee, $400, receipt number 0315-4394790), filed by RANGE RESOURCES-APPALACHIA, LLC. (ksa)
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Att: 1 Civil Cover Sheet,
Att: 2 Exhibit A State Court Complaint,
Att: 3 Exhibit B State Court Docket Entries,
Att: 4 Exhibit C Affidavit of Brian C. Root,
Att: 5 Exhibit D Affidavit of Sarah Black
misc QC - Party did not file Disclosure Statement Thu 07/13 5:20 PM
CLERK'S OFFICE QUALITY CONTROL MESSAGE re1 Notice of Removal. ERROR: Party did not file disclosure statement as required pursuant L.R. 7.1.1. CORRECTION: Attorney Witzel advised to file statement within 7 days. This message is for informational purposes only. Disclosure Statement due by 7/20/2017. (ksa)
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