Pennsylvania Eastern District Court
Judge:C Darnell Jones, II
Case #: 2:18-cv-01912
Nature of Suit440 Civil Rights - Other Civil Rights
Cause42:1983 Civil Rights Act
Case Filed:May 07, 2018
Last checked: Saturday Nov 03, 2018 6:08 AM EDT
Defendant
FRANCES BECKLEY
Represented By
JOSEPH J. SANTARONE, JR.
Marshall Dennehey Warner Coleman & Goggin
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MICHAEL L. TURNER
Marshall Dennehey Warner Coleman & Goggin,pc
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JOHN P. GONZALES
Marshall Dennehey Warner Coleman And Goggin, P.C.
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Defendant
FRANK BRESLIN
Represented By
JOSEPH J. SANTARONE, JR.
Marshall Dennehey Warner Coleman & Goggin
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MICHAEL L. TURNER
Marshall Dennehey Warner Coleman & Goggin,pc
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JOHN P. GONZALES
Marshall Dennehey Warner Coleman And Goggin, P.C.
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Defendant
CITY OF PHILADELPHIA
Represented By
JOSEPH J. SANTARONE, JR.
Marshall Dennehey Warner Coleman & Goggin
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MICHAEL L. TURNER
Marshall Dennehey Warner Coleman & Goggin,pc
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JOHN P. GONZALES
Marshall Dennehey Warner Coleman And Goggin, P.C.
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Defendant
IOLA HARPER
Represented By
JOSEPH J. SANTARONE, JR.
Marshall Dennehey Warner Coleman & Goggin
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MICHAEL L. TURNER
Marshall Dennehey Warner Coleman & Goggin,pc
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JOHN P. GONZALES
Marshall Dennehey Warner Coleman And Goggin, P.C.
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Defendant
ARNIE HARRIS
Represented By
STEVEN K. LUDWIG
Fox Rothschild LLP
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SCOTT L. VERNICK
Fox Rothschild O'Brien & Frankel LLP
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Defendant
HARRIS & HARRIS
Represented By
STEVEN K. LUDWIG
Fox Rothschild LLP
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SCOTT L. VERNICK
Fox Rothschild O'Brien & Frankel LLP
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Plaintiff
TINA LAWSON
Represented By
S. PHILIP STEINBERG
Schatz & Steinberg PC
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ANDRES JALON
Jalon & Associates
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STEVEN SCHATZ
Schatz & Steinberg, P.C.
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GPO Feb 25 2019
MEMORANDUM SIGNED BY HONORABLE C. DARNELL JONES, II ON 2/22/19. 2/25/19 ENTERED AND COPIES E-MAILED. (va, )
GPO Feb 25 2019
ND HARPERS MOTION TO STAY THE PROCEEDINGS PENDING ARBITRATION (ECF NO. 26) IS DENIED AS MOOT. SIGNED BY HONORABLE C. DARNELL JONES, II ON 2/22/19. 2/25/19 ENTERED AND COPIES E-MAILED. (va, )ORDER THAT DEFENDANTS ARNIE HARRIS AND HARRIS & HARRIS MOTION TO COMPEL ARBITRATION (ECF NO. 18) MOTION IS DENIED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THIS COURTS ACCOMPANYING MEMORANDUM. IT IS FURTHER ORDERED THAT DEFENDANTS BECKLEY, BRESLIN, CITY OF PHILADELPHIA A
GPO Mar 02 2020
MEMORANDUM SIGNED BY HONORABLE C. DARNELL JONES, II ON 3/2/20. 3/3/20 ENTERED AND COPIES E-MAILED. (va, ) (Main Document 45 replaced on 3/3/2020) (md, ). (Main Document 45 replaced on 3/3/2020) (md, ).
GPO Mar 02 2020
ORDER THAT DEFENDANTS CITY OF PHILADELPHIA, FRANK BRESLIN, FRANCES BECKLEY, AND IOLA HARPERS MOTION TO DISMISS COUNTS I THROUGH III IS GRANTED; PLAINTIFF SHALL NOT BE AFFORDED LEAVE TO AMEND COUNTS I THROUGH III; THE COURT DECLINES TO EXERCISE SUPPLEMENTAL JURISDICTION OVER THE REMAINING STATE LAW CLAIMS (COUNTS IV THROUGH XVII)1WITHOUT PREJUDICE TO PLAINTIFFS RIGHT TO RAISE SAME IN STATE COURT; DEFENDANT HARRIS MOTION TO DISMISS (ECF NO. 39) IS DENIED AS MOOT; AND, THE CLERK OF COURT SHALL MARK THIS MATTER CLOSED. SIGNED BY HONORABLE C. DARNELL JONES, II ON 3/2/20. 3/3/20 ENTERED AND COPIES E-MAILED. (va, )

Docket last updated: 04/17/2024 11:59 PM EDT
Monday, March 02, 2020
46 46 2 pgs order Memorandum and/or Opinion Order Order Dismissing Case Tue 03/03 12:34 PM
ORDER THAT DEFENDANTS CITY OF PHILADELPHIA, FRANK BRESLIN, FRANCES BECKLEY, AND IOLA HARPERS MOTION TO DISMISS COUNTS I THROUGH III IS GRANTED; PLAINTIFF SHALL NOT BE AFFORDED LEAVE TO AMEND COUNTS I THROUGH III; THE COURT DECLINES TO EXERCISE SUPPLEMENTAL JURISDICTION OVER THE REMAINING STATE LAW CLAIMS (COUNTS IV THROUGH XVII)1WITHOUT PREJUDICE TO PLAINTIFFS RIGHT TO RAISE SAME IN STATE COURT; DEFENDANT HARRIS MOTION TO DISMISS (ECF NO.39 ) IS DENIED AS MOOT; AND, THE CLERK OF COURT SHALL MARK THIS MATTER CLOSED. SIGNED BY HONORABLE C. DARNELL JONES, II ON 3/2/20. 3/3/20 ENTERED AND COPIES E-MAILED. (va, )
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45 45 14 pgs order Memorandum and/or Opinion Tue 03/03 12:21 PM
MEMORANDUM SIGNED BY HONORABLE C. DARNELL JONES, II ON 3/2/20. 3/3/20 ENTERED AND COPIES E-MAILED. (va, ) (Main Document 45 replaced on 3/3/2020) (md, ). (Main Document 45 replaced on 3/3/2020) (md, )
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Tuesday, August 20, 2019
44 44 respm Reply to Response to Motion Tue 08/20 12:04 PM
REPLY to Response to Motion re37 MOTION TO DISMISS FOR FAILURE TO STATE A CLAIM filed by FRANCES BECKLEY, FRANK BRESLIN, CITY OF PHILADELPHIA, IOLA HARPER. (GONZALES, JOHN)
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Friday, June 21, 2019
43 43 respm Response to Motion Fri 06/21 11:33 PM
RESPONSE to Motion re37 MOTION TO DISMISS FOR FAILURE TO STATE A CLAIM Pursuant to Rule 12 (b)(6) filed by TINA LAWSON.(JALON, ANDRES)
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Att: 1 Exhibit Exhibit 1-Judge's Order,
Att: 2 Exhibit Exhibit 2-Amended Complaint,
Att: 3 Text of Proposed Order Text of Proposed Order
Wednesday, June 19, 2019
42 42 respm Response to Motion Wed 06/19 12:34 AM
RESPONSE to Motion re39 MOTION TO DISMISS FOR FAILURE TO STATE A CLAIM Pursuant to Rule 12 (b)(6) filed by TINA LAWSON. (JALON, ANDRES)
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Tuesday, June 18, 2019
41 41 respm Response to Motion Wed 06/19 12:26 AM
RESPONSE to Motion re39 MOTION TO DISMISS FOR FAILURE TO STATE A CLAIM Pursuant to Rule 12 (b)(6) filed by TINA LAWSON.(JALON, ANDRES)
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Att: 1 Text of Proposed Order Order,
Att: 2 Exhibit Exhibit 1-Order,
Att: 3 Exhibit Exhibit 2-Amended Complaint,
Att: 4 Exhibit Exhibit 3-Signed Joint Venture
Monday, June 17, 2019
40 40 notice Notice (Other) Mon 06/17 3:22 PM
NOTICE by ARNIE HARRIS OF STIPULATION OF VOLUNTARY DISMISSAL BY ALL PARTIES WITH RESPECT TO ARNIE HARRIS (LUDWIG, STEVEN)
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Tuesday, May 28, 2019
39 39 motion Dismiss for Failure to State a Claim Tue 05/28 8:01 PM
MOTION TO DISMISS FOR FAILURE TO STATE A CLAIM filed by ARNIE HARRIS, HARRIS & HARRIS.Memorandum.(LUDWIG, STEVEN)
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Att: 1 Memorandum,
Att: 2 Text of Proposed Order
38 38 notice Notice of Appearance Tue 05/28 7:57 PM
NOTICE of Appearance by ANDREW M. MACDONALD on behalf of ARNIE HARRIS, HARRIS & HARRIS with Certificate of Service(MACDONALD, ANDREW)
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37 37 motion Dismiss for Failure to State a Claim Tue 05/28 2:08 PM
MOTION TO DISMISS FOR FAILURE TO STATE A CLAIM filed by FRANCES BECKLEY, FRANK BRESLIN, CITY OF PHILADELPHIA, IOLA HARPER.Memorandum of Law and Certificate of Service.(GONZALES, JOHN)
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Att: 1 Exhibit Exhibit A-B,
Att: 2 Exhibit Exhibit C Part 1,
Att: 3 Exhibit Exhibit C Part 2,
Att: 4 Exhibit Exhibit C Part 3
Monday, May 13, 2019
36 36 cmp Amended Complaint Tue 05/14 4:46 PM
AMENDED COMPLAINT against FRANCES BECKLEY, FRANK BRESLIN, CITY OF PHILADELPHIA, IOLA HARPER, ARNIE HARRIS, HARRIS & HARRIS, filed by TINA LAWSON. Jury Demand. Exhibits.(va, )
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Att: 1 Exhibit
Saturday, May 11, 2019
35 35 motion Amend/Correct Sat 05/11 10:45 PM
Second MOTION to Amend/Correct Complaint filed by TINA LAWSON.Second Amended Complaint.(JALON, ANDRES)
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Att: 1 Exhibit Exhibits
Tuesday, April 16, 2019
34 34 1 pgs order Order ~Util - Set Scheduling Order Deadlines Tue 04/16 5:19 PM
ORDER GRANTING REQUEST FOR PLAINTIFF TO FILE AMENDED COMPLAINT BY 5/13/2019. SIGNED BY HONORABLE C. DARNELL JONES, II ON 4/12/19. 4/16/19 ENTERED AND COPIES E-MAILED. (va, )
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Friday, April 12, 2019
33 33 2 pgs order Order on Motion for Reconsideration Mon 04/15 11:50 AM
ORDER DENYING32 MOTION FOR RECONSIDERATION. SIGNED BY HONORABLE C. DARNELL JONES, II ON 4/11/19. 4/15/19 ENTERED AND COPIES E-MAILED. (va, )
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Friday, March 15, 2019
32 32 motion Reconsideration Fri 03/15 2:55 PM
MOTION for Reconsideration re28 Memorandum and/or Opinion,29 Order (Memorandum and/or Opinion), filed by ARNIE HARRIS, HARRIS & HARRIS.Memorandum of Law in Support, Certificate of Service.(LUDWIG, STEVEN)
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Att: 1 Text of Proposed Order,
Att: 2 Memorandum of Law,
Att: 3 Exhibit A - Joint Venture Agreement,
Att: 4 Exhibit B - July, 2016 email from t. Lawson with Joint Venture Agreement draft
Thursday, March 14, 2019
31 31 4 pgs order Order on Motion to Dismiss for Failure to State a Claim Fri 03/15 11:26 AM
ORDER THAT DEFENDANTS' MOTION IS GRANTED AND PLAINTIFF IS GRANTED LEAVE TO AMEND WITHIN 30 DAYS OF THE DATE OF THIS ORDER, IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE FOLLOWING, OUTLINED HEREIN. SIGNED BY HONORABLE C. DARNELL JONES, II ON 3/13/2019.3/15/2019 ENTERED AND COPIES E-MAILED.(amas)
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Wednesday, March 13, 2019
30 30 order Stipulation and Order ~Util - Set Scheduling Order Deadlines Thu 03/14 12:19 PM
STIPULATION AND ORDER HAT THE HARRIS DEFENDANTS SHALL HAVE UNTIL MARCH 15, 2019 TO FILE A MOTION FOR RECONSIDERATION REGARDING THE COURT'S ORDER DENYING THE MOTION TO COMPEL ARBITRATION (DOCKET#28 ;29 ). SIGNED BY HONORABLE C. DARNELL JONES, II ON 3/13/19. 3/14/19 ENTERED AND COPIES E-MAILED. (va, )
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Monday, February 25, 2019
29 29 1 pgs order Memorandum and/or Opinion Order Mon 02/25 5:17 PM
ORDER THAT DEFENDANTS ARNIE HARRIS AND HARRIS & HARRIS MOTION TO COMPEL ARBITRATION (ECF NO.18 ) MOTION IS DENIED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THIS COURTS ACCOMPANYING MEMORANDUM. IT IS FURTHER ORDERED THAT DEFENDANTS BECKLEY, BRESLIN, CITY OF PHILADELPHIA AND HARPERS MOTION TO STAY THE PROCEEDINGS PENDING ARBITRATION (ECF NO.26 ) IS DENIED AS MOOT. SIGNED BY HONORABLE C. DARNELL JONES, II ON 2/22/19. 2/25/19 ENTERED AND COPIES E-MAILED. (va, )
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28 28 14 pgs order Memorandum and/or Opinion Mon 02/25 5:12 PM
MEMORANDUM SIGNED BY HONORABLE C. DARNELL JONES, II ON 2/22/19. 2/25/19 ENTERED AND COPIES E-MAILED. (va, )
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Monday, February 11, 2019
27 27 respm Response in Opposition to Motion Mon 02/11 1:08 PM
RESPONSE in Opposition re26 MOTION to Stay the Proceedings Pending Arbitration filed by TINA LAWSON.(JALON, ANDRES)
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Att: 1 Text of Proposed Order,
Att: 2 Memorandum,
Att: 3 Exhibit
Tuesday, September 04, 2018
26 26 motion Stay Tue 09/04 12:49 PM
MOTION to Stay the Proceedings Pending Arbitration filed by FRANCES BECKLEY, FRANK BRESLIN, CITY OF PHILADELPHIA, IOLA HARPER.Memorandum, Certificate of Service.(GONZALES, JOHN)
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Att: 1 Text of Proposed Order,
Att: 2 Memorandum,
Att: 3 Exhibit A,
Att: 4 Exhibit B
Friday, August 24, 2018
25 25 11 pgs respm Memorandum Mon 08/27 11:44 AM
REPLY BRIEF IN SUPPORT OF18 MOTION TO COMPEL ARBITRATION OF HARRIS & HARRIS, LTD. AND ARNOLD HARRIS, filed by ARNIE HARRIS, HARRIS & HARRIS. (va, )
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24 24 1 pgs order Order on Motion for Leave to File Mon 08/27 11:37 AM
ORDER GRANTING23 MOTION FOR LEAVE TO FILE REPLY BRIEF. SIGNED BY HONORABLE C. DARNELL JONES, II ON 8/24/18. 8/27/18 ENTERED AND COPIES E-MAILED. (va, )
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Friday, August 17, 2018
23 23 respm Reply to Response to Motion Fri 08/17 5:53 PM
REPLY to Response to Motion re18 MOTION to Compel Arbitration filed by ARNIE HARRIS, HARRIS & HARRIS.(LUDWIG, STEVEN)
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Att: 1 Memorandum Memorandum in Support,
Att: 2 Text of Proposed Order Proposed Order,
Att: 3 Brief Reply Brief
Friday, August 10, 2018
22 22 respm Response to Motion Fri 08/10 9:41 PM
RESPONSE to Motion re18 MOTION to Compel Arbitration filed by TINA LAWSON.(JALON, ANDRES)
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Att: 1 Text of Proposed Order Order Denying Motion to Compel Arbitration by Plaintiff Tina Lawson,
Att: 2 Exhibit Exhibits for Motion to Compel Arb_
21 21 respm Response to Motion Fri 08/10 8:51 PM
RESPONSE to Motion re18 MOTION to Compel Arbitration filed by TINA LAWSON.(JALON, ANDRES)
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Att: 1 Text of Proposed Order Order Motion to Compel Arbitration by Defense,
Att: 2 Exhibit Exhibits for Motion to Compel Arb_
Tuesday, July 31, 2018
20 20 order Stipulation and Order Wed 08/01 1:00 PM
STIPULATION AND ORDER THAT PLAINTIFF RESPOND TO MOTION TO COMPEL BY 8/10/18. SIGNED BY HONORABLE C. DARNELL JONES, II ON 7/24/18. 8/1/18 ENTERED AND COPIES E-MAILED. (va, )
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utility Set Motion and R&R Deadlines/Hearings Wed 08/01 3:06 PM
Set/Reset Deadlines as to18 MOTION to Compel Arbitration . RESPONSES DUE BY 8/10/2018. (va, )
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Sunday, July 29, 2018
19 19 respm Response to Motion Sun 07/29 12:16 AM
RESPONSE to Motion re16 MOTION TO DISMISS FOR FAILURE TO STATE A CLAIM filed by TINA LAWSON.(JALON, ANDRES)
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Att: 1 Exhibit Executive Order 3-12,
Att: 2 Exhibit Executive Order 9-17,
Att: 3 Exhibit Memo to Deputy Mayor Lazer
Monday, July 16, 2018
18 18 motion Compel Mon 07/16 12:44 PM
MOTION to Compel Arbitration filed by ARNIE HARRIS, HARRIS & HARRIS.Memorandum, Certificate of Service.(LUDWIG, STEVEN)
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Att: 1 Text of Proposed Order,
Att: 2 Memorandum,
Att: 3 Exhibit A
Friday, July 13, 2018
17 17 order Stipulation and Order ~Util - Set Motion and R&R Deadlines/Hearings Fri 07/13 4:08 PM
STIPULATION AND ORDER THAT ALL PARTIES, BY AND THROUGH THEIR UNDERSIGNED COUNSEL, THAT THE DEADLINE FOR PLAINTIFF'S RESPONSE TO MOTION TO DISMISS BY DEFENDANTS IS EXTENDED TO JULY 28, 2018. SIGNED BY HONORABLE C. DARNELL JONES, II ON 7/13/18. 7/13/18 ENTERED AND COPIES EMAILED TO COUNSEL.(jaa, )
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Friday, June 29, 2018
16 16 motion Dismiss for Failure to State a Claim Fri 06/29 2:24 PM
MOTION TO DISMISS FOR FAILURE TO STATE A CLAIM filed by FRANCES BECKLEY, FRANK BRESLIN, CITY OF PHILADELPHIA, IOLA HARPER.Memorandum, Certificate of Service.(GONZALES, JOHN)
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Att: 1 Exhibit A(1),
Att: 2 Exhibit A(2)
Wednesday, June 06, 2018
15 15 discov Disclosure Statement Form 7.1 Wed 06/06 3:46 PM
Disclosure Statement Form pursuant to FRCP 7.1 with Certificate of Service by HARRIS & HARRIS.(LUDWIG, STEVEN)
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14 14 notice Notice of Appearance Wed 06/06 3:45 PM
NOTICE of Appearance by STEVEN K. LUDWIG on behalf of ARNIE HARRIS, HARRIS & HARRIS with Certificate of Service(LUDWIG, STEVEN)
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13 13 notice Notice of Appearance Wed 06/06 3:43 PM
NOTICE of Appearance by SCOTT L. VERNICK on behalf of ARNIE HARRIS, HARRIS & HARRIS with Certificate of Service(VERNICK, SCOTT)
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Thursday, May 31, 2018
12 12 misc Affidavit Mon 06/04 11:25 AM
AFFIDAVIT by TINA LAWSON. (jaa, )
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Wednesday, May 30, 2018
11 11 notice Notice of Appearance Wed 05/30 2:59 PM
NOTICE of Appearance by MICHAEL L. TURNER on behalf of FRANCES BECKLEY, FRANK BRESLIN, CITY OF PHILADELPHIA, IOLA HARPER with Certificate of Service(TURNER, MICHAEL)
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10 10 notice Notice of Appearance Wed 05/30 2:57 PM
NOTICE of Appearance by JOSEPH J. SANTARONE, JR on behalf of FRANCES BECKLEY, FRANK BRESLIN, CITY OF PHILADELPHIA, IOLA HARPER with Certificate of Service(SANTARONE, JOSEPH)
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9 9 notice Notice of Appearance Wed 05/30 2:54 PM
NOTICE of Appearance by JOHN P. GONZALES on behalf of FRANCES BECKLEY, FRANK BRESLIN, CITY OF PHILADELPHIA, IOLA HARPER with Certificate of Service(GONZALES, JOHN)
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Thursday, May 24, 2018
8 8 notice Notice of Appearance Thu 05/24 2:16 PM
NOTICE of Appearance by STEVEN SCHATZ on behalf of TINA LAWSON (SCHATZ, STEVEN)
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7 7 service Waiver of Service Executed Thu 05/24 9:46 AM
WAIVER OF SERVICE Returned Executed by TINA LAWSON. ARNIE HARRIS waiver sent on 5/21/2018, answer due 7/20/2018. (JALON, ANDRES)
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6 6 service Waiver of Service Executed Thu 05/24 9:45 AM
WAIVER OF SERVICE Returned Executed by TINA LAWSON. HARRIS & HARRIS waiver sent on 5/21/2018, answer due 7/20/2018. (JALON, ANDRES)
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5 5 service Summons Returned Unexecuted Thu 05/24 9:25 AM
Summons Returned Unexecuted by TINA LAWSON as to IOLA HARPER. (JALON, ANDRES)
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4 4 service Affidavit of Service Thu 05/24 9:22 AM
AFFIDAVIT of Service by Joseph Connelly re: served SUMMONS AND COMPLAINT, CIVIL COVER LETTER, DISCLOSURE STATEMENT, EXHIBIT A upon City of Philadelphia by Person in Charge on 05/22/18 (JALON, ANDRES)
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3 3 service Affidavit of Service Thu 05/24 9:21 AM
AFFIDAVIT of Service by Joseph Connelly re: served SUMMONS AND COMPLAINT, CIVIL COVER LETTER, DISCLOSURE STATEMENT, EXHIBIT A upon Frank Breslin by Person in Charge on 05-22-18 (JALON, ANDRES)
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2 2 service Affidavit of Service Thu 05/24 9:19 AM
AFFIDAVIT of Service by Joseph Connelly re: served SUMMONS AND COMPLAINT, CIVIL COVER LETTER, DISCLOSURE STATEMENT, EXHIBIT A upon Frances Beckley, Esquire by Person in Charge on 05-22-18 (JALON, ANDRES)
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Tuesday, May 08, 2018
service Summons Issued Tue 05/08 4:13 PM
Summons Issued as to FRANCES BECKLEY, FRANK BRESLIN, CITY OF PHILADELPHIA, IOLA HARPER, ARNIE HARRIS, HARRIS & HARRIS. Six (6) summons forwarded to counsel on 5/8/18 (mbh, )
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Monday, May 07, 2018
1 1 cmp Complaint Tue 05/08 4:05 PM
Complaint against TINA LAWSON, FRANK BRESLIN, FRANCES BECKLEY, CITY OF PHILADELPHIA, IOLA HARPER and ARNIE HARRIS ( Filing fee $ 400 receipt number PPE177993) filed by TINA LAWSON.(mbh, )
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Att: 1 Cover Sheet,
Att: 2 Case Managment Track form,
Att: 3 Designation form
misc Jury Demand Tue 05/08 4:16 PM
Demand for Trial by Jury. (mbh, )
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