SHAHEN v. UNITED STATES OF AMERICA et al
| Pennsylvania Eastern District Court | |
| Judge: | Wendy Beetlestone |
| Case #: | 2:21-cv-01397 |
| Nature of Suit | 440 Civil Rights - Other Civil Rights |
| Cause | 42:1983 Civil Rights Act |
| Case Filed: | Mar 24, 2021 |
| Terminated: | Mar 09, 2022 |
| Last checked: Monday Sep 20, 2021 6:15 AM EDT |
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Defendant
JOHN DOE
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Defendant
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
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Represented By
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Defendant
WILLIAM BRANDT
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Represented By
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Defendant
TROY DANIELS
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Represented By
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Defendant
MICHAEL PLISAK
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Represented By
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Plaintiff
VACHO SHAHEN
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Represented By
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Defendant
WARDEN SEAN MARLER
Terminated: 06/29/2021
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Represented By
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Defendant
ASSOCIATE WARDEN PETE LAWRIE
Terminated: 06/29/2021
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Represented By
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GPO
Mar 09 2022
MEMORANDUM OPINION; ETC.. SIGNED BY HONORABLE WENDY BEETLESTONE ON 3/8/22. 3/9/22 ENTERED AND E-MAILED.(JL) |
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GPO
Mar 09 2022
ORDER THAT DEFENDANTS' MOTION FOR SUMMARY JUDGMENT AND ALTERNATIVELY TO DISMISS THE AMENDED COMPLAINT IS GRANTED. THE CLERK OF COURT IS DIRECTED TO CLOSE THIS CASE; ETC.. SIGNED BY HONORABLE WENDY BEETLESTONE ON 3/8/22. 3/9/22 ENTERED AND E-MAILED.(JL) |
| Docket last updated: 2 hours ago |
| Friday, March 25, 2022 | ||
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notice
Notice of Withdrawal of Appearance
Fri 03/25 10:50 AM
NOTICE of Withdrawal of Appearance by VAZKEN ZEROUNIAN on behalf of VACHO SHAHEN(ZEROUNIAN, VAZKEN) |
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| Wednesday, March 09, 2022 | ||
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Memorandum and/or Opinion Order
Wed 03/09 2:50 PM
ORDER THAT DEFENDANTS' MOTION FOR SUMMARY JUDGMENT AND ALTERNATIVELY TO DISMISS THE AMENDED COMPLAINT IS GRANTED. THE CLERK OF COURT IS DIRECTED TO CLOSE THIS CASE; ETC.. SIGNED BY HONORABLE WENDY BEETLESTONE ON 3/8/22. 3/9/22 ENTERED AND E-MAILED.(JL) |
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Memorandum and/or Opinion
Wed 03/09 2:48 PM
MEMORANDUM OPINION; ETC.. SIGNED BY HONORABLE WENDY BEETLESTONE ON 3/8/22. 3/9/22 ENTERED AND E-MAILED.(JL) |
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| Monday, January 24, 2022 | ||
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Reply to Response to Motion
Mon 01/24 1:51 PM
REPLY to Response to Motion re22 MOTION for Summary Judgment and Alternatively to Dismiss the Amended Complaint filed by WILLIAM BRANDT, TROY DANIELS, MICHAEL PLISAK. (SWEET, JOEL) |
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| Thursday, January 20, 2022 | ||
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Order on Motion to Stay
Thu 01/20 1:35 PM
ORDER DENIED35 MOTION TO STAY BY HONORABLE WENDY BEETLESTONE ON 01/20/2022.01/20/2022 ENTERED AND COPIES E-MAILED.(amw) |
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Order on Motion to Stay
Thu 01/20 1:38 PM
ORDER DENIED36 MOTION TO STAY BY HONORABLE WENDY BEETLESTONE ON 01/20/2022.01/20/2022 ENTERED AND COPIES E-MAILED.(amw) |
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| Wednesday, January 19, 2022 | ||
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Response to Motion
Wed 01/19 4:24 PM
RESPONSE to Motion re35 First MOTION to Stay filed by WILLIAM BRANDT, TROY DANIELS, MICHAEL PLISAK.(SWEET, JOEL) |
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Att: 1
Exhibit A
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| Sunday, January 16, 2022 | ||
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Exhibit
Tue 01/18 9:36 AM
EXHIBIT, re:37 by VACHO SHAHEN. (FILED UNDER SEAL). (fb) (fb) |
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Statement
Sun 01/16 4:47 PM
Statement of Disputed Facts by VACHO SHAHEN.(ZEROUNIAN, VAZKEN) |
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Att: 1
Appendix,
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Att: 2
Certificate of Service
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motion
Stay
Sun 01/16 3:04 PM
MOTION to Stay re35 First MOTION to Stay filed by VACHO SHAHEN..(ZEROUNIAN, VAZKEN) |
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motion
Stay
Sun 01/16 2:55 PM
First MOTION to Stay filed by VACHO SHAHEN.memorandum, Certificate of Service.(ZEROUNIAN, VAZKEN) |
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Att: 1
Memorandum,
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Certificate of Service
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| Tuesday, January 11, 2022 | ||
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Statement
Tue 01/11 1:19 PM
Statement of Undisputed Facts in Support of their motion for summary judgment by WILLIAM BRANDT, TROY DANIELS, MICHAEL PLISAK. (SWEET, JOEL) |
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Order
Tue 01/11 11:22 AM
ORDER THAT PLAINTIFF'S MOTION TO STRIKE DEFENDANTS' MOTION FOR SUMMARY JUDGMENT FOR FAILURE TO FOLLOW COURT'S PROCEDURES IS DENIED. DEFENDANTS MAY FILE A REPLY IN SUPPORT OF THE MOTION FOR SUMMARY JUDGMENT BY 1/26/22; ETC.. SIGNED BY HONORABLE WENDY BEETLESTONE ON 1/11/22. 1/11/22 ENTERED AND E-MAILED.(JL) |
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| Monday, January 10, 2022 | ||
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Response in Opposition to Motion
Mon 01/10 2:19 PM
RESPONSE in Opposition re30 MOTION to Strike and Request for Leave to File a Statement of Undsiputed Facts filed by WILLIAM BRANDT, TROY DANIELS, MICHAEL PLISAK.(SWEET, JOEL) |
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Att: 1
Exhibit A - Statement of Undisputed Facts
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| Friday, January 07, 2022 | ||
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service
Certificate of Service
Fri 01/07 12:19 AM
CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE by VACHO SHAHEN re29 Response to Motion (ZEROUNIAN, VAZKEN) |
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motion
Strike
Fri 01/07 12:17 AM
MOTION to Strike filed by VACHO SHAHEN..(ZEROUNIAN, VAZKEN) |
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Att: 1
Certificate of Service
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| Thursday, January 06, 2022 | ||
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Response to Motion
Thu 01/06 11:57 PM
RESPONSE to Motion re22 MOTION for Summary Judgment and Alternatively to Dismiss the Amended Complaint filed by VACHO SHAHEN. (ZEROUNIAN, VAZKEN) |
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| Thursday, December 23, 2021 | ||
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Order ~Util - Set Motion and R&R Deadlines/Hearings
Thu 12/23 2:51 PM
ORDER THAT PLAINTIFF SHALL FILE A RESPONSE TO DEFENDANTS' MOTION FOR SUMMARY JUDGMENT AND ALTERNATIVELY TO DISMISS THE AMENDED COMPLAINT BY 1/6/22; ETC.. SIGNED BY HONORABLE WENDY BEETLESTONE ON 12/23/21. 12/23/21 ENTERED AND E-MAILED.(JL ) |
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| Monday, December 20, 2021 | ||
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Order on Motion for Reconsideration
Mon 12/20 2:09 PM
ORDER DENIED26 MOTION FOR RECONSIDERATION RE26 MOTION for Reconsideration re25 Order filed by VACHO SHAHEN BY HONORABLE WENDY BEETLESTONE ON 12/20/2021.12/20/2021 ENTERED AND COPIES E-MAILED.(amw, ) |
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| Friday, December 17, 2021 | ||
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motion
Reconsideration
Fri 12/17 5:06 PM
MOTION for Reconsideration re25 Order filed by VACHO SHAHEN..(ZEROUNIAN, VAZKEN) |
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Att: 1
Memorandum,
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Att: 2
Certificate of Service,
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Att: 3
Text of Proposed Order
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| Thursday, December 16, 2021 | ||
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Order
Thu 12/16 4:15 PM
ORDERED THAT PLAINTIFFS SECOND AMENDED COMPLAINT IS STRICKEN. SIGNED BY HONORABLE WENDY BEETLESTONE ON 12/14/2021. 12/16/2021 ENTERED AND COPIES E-MAILED.(sg, ) |
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| Tuesday, December 14, 2021 | ||
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Summons Issued
Tue 12/14 11:11 AM
Summons as to second amended complaint Issued as to WILLIAM BRANDT, TROY DANIELS, TIMOTHY G FRONTINO, MICHAEL PLISAK. E-MAILED To: COUNSEL on 12/14/21 (bw, ) |
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| Monday, December 13, 2021 | ||
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Exhibit
Tue 12/14 8:51 AM
EXHIBITS Filed Under Seal to23 Second Amended Complaint by VACHO SHAHEN. **(FILED UNDER SEAL)**(tjd) (tjd, ) |
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Amended Complaint
Mon 12/13 4:41 PM
AMENDED COMPLAINT SECOND AMENDED COMPLAINT against WILLIAM BRANDT, TROY DANIELS, JOHN DOE(FEDERAL BUREAU OF PRISON EMPLOYEES 1 - 96), JOHN DOE(CORRECTIONAL OFFICERS 1 - 96), MICHAEL PLISAK, TIMOTHY G FRONTINO, filed by VACHO SHAHEN.(ZEROUNIAN, VAZKEN) |
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Att: 1
Exhibit Plaintiff's Response to Defendant's IROGs
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| Tuesday, November 23, 2021 | ||
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motion
Summary Judgment
Tue 11/23 3:01 PM
MOTION for Summary Judgment and Alternatively to Dismiss the Amended Complaint filed by WILLIAM BRANDT, TROY DANIELS, MICHAEL PLISAK.Memorandum, Certificate of Service.(SWEET, JOEL) |
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Att: 1
Memorandum,
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Att: 2
Exhibit Joint Appendix,
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Att: 3
Text of Proposed Order,
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Att: 4
Text of Proposed Order,
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Att: 5
Certificate of Service
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| Monday, October 25, 2021 | ||
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Affidavit of Service
Mon 10/25 1:24 PM
AFFIDAVIT of Service by Mubashshir re: served Summons upon AUSA Joel Sweet by personal on 9/09/2021 (DENENBERG, ALAN) |
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| Thursday, October 14, 2021 | ||
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Order on Motion to Strike
Thu 10/14 3:44 PM
ORDER THAT DEFENDANTS' MOTION TO STRIKE PLAINTIFF'S REQUEST TO CLERK TO ENTER DEFAULT IS GRANTED. PLAINTIFF'S NOTICE OF DEFAULT IS STRICKEN; AND DEFENDANTS SHALL RESPOND TO THE AMENDED COMPLAINT NO LATER THAN 45 DAYS FROM THE DATE OF THIS ORDER; ETC.. SIGNED BY HONORABLE WENDY BEETLESTONE ON 10/14/21.10/14/21 ENTERED AND E-MAILED.(JL ) |
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| Friday, October 08, 2021 | ||
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motion
Strike
Fri 10/08 4:34 PM
MOTION to Strike18 MOTION for Entry of Default & Set Date for Defendants to Respond to Amended Complaint filed by WILLIAM BRANDT, TROY DANIELS, MICHAEL PLISAK.Memorandum, Certificate of Service.(SWEET, JOEL) |
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Att: 1
Memorandum,
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Att: 2
Exhibit A,
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Att: 3
Exhibit B,
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Att: 4
Exhibit C,
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Att: 5
Text of Proposed Order,
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Att: 6
Certificate of Service
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| Friday, September 17, 2021 | ||
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motion
Entry of Default
Fri 09/17 1:36 PM
MOTION for Entry of Default filed by VACHO SHAHEN..(ZEROUNIAN, VAZKEN) |
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Att: 1
Declaration,
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Att: 2
Text of Proposed Order,
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Att: 3
Certificate of Service
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| Tuesday, August 24, 2021 | ||
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notice
Notice of Appearance
Tue 08/24 1:28 PM
NOTICE of Appearance by JOEL M. SWEET on behalf of WILLIAM BRANDT, TROY DANIELS, MICHAEL PLISAK with Certificate of Service(SWEET, JOEL) |
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| Tuesday, July 27, 2021 | ||
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Affidavit of Service
Tue 07/27 6:58 PM
AFFIDAVIT of Service by United States Postal Service re: served Amended Complaint upon Honorable Merrick B. Garland by Certified Mail on 07/09/2021 (ZEROUNIAN, VAZKEN) |
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| Thursday, July 01, 2021 | ||
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Summons Issued
Thu 07/01 9:43 AM
AMENDED Summons Issued as to WILLIAM BRANDT, TROY DANIELS, MICHAEL PLISAK. Forwarded To: EMAILED TO PLAINTIFF'S COUNSEL on 7/1/21 (JL ) |
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| Wednesday, June 30, 2021 | ||
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Amended Complaint
Wed 06/30 2:39 PM
AMENDED COMPLAINT against JOHN DOE(FEDERAL BUREAU OF PRISON EMPLOYEES 1 - 99), JOHN DOE(CORRECTIONAL OFFICERS 1 - 99), UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, WILLIAM BRANDT, TROY DANIELS, MICHAEL PLISAK, filed by VACHO SHAHEN.(ZEROUNIAN, VAZKEN) |
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| Tuesday, June 29, 2021 | ||
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Order ~Util - Set Scheduling Order Deadlines
Tue 06/29 4:51 PM
STIPUALTION AND ORDER THAT PLAINTIFF SHALL FILE AN AMENDED COMPLAINT BY 7/2/21. DEFENDANTS SHALL RESPOND TO THE AMENDED COMPLAINT BY 7/27/21. PLAINTIFF HEREBY DISMISSES DEFENDANTS SEAN MARLER AND PETE LAWRIE FROM THE ABOVE CAPTIONED ACTION WITH PREJUDICE; ETC.. SIGNED BY HONORABLE WENDY BEETLESTONE ON 6/29/21. 6/29/21 ENTERED AND E-MAILED.(JL ) |
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| Friday, June 25, 2021 | ||
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Protective Order
Fri 06/25 1:36 PM
STIPULATED PROTECTIVE ORDER WITH COURT APPROVAL RE: CERTAIN STATEMENTS; ETC.. SIGNED BY HONORABLE WENDY BEETLESTONE ON 6/25/21. 6/25/21 ENTERED AND E-MAILED.(JL ) (Main Document 13 replaced on 6/25/2021) (jl, ) |
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| Tuesday, June 22, 2021 | ||
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service
Summons Returned Executed
Tue 06/22 10:56 AM
SUMMONS Returned Executed by VACHO SHAHEN re: Stuart Doctorovitz served Summons and Complaint upon PETE LAWRIE, SEAN MARLER by Personal Service upon person authorized to accept. (ZEROUNIAN, VAZKEN) |
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| Wednesday, June 09, 2021 | ||
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motion
Appear
Wed 06/09 5:50 PM
MOTION for Leave to Appear filed by VACHO SHAHEN..(DENENBERG, ALAN) |
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| Thursday, May 27, 2021 | ||
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Summons Returned Executed
Thu 05/27 3:17 PM
SUMMONS Returned Executed by VACHO SHAHEN re: Vazken Zerounian, Esquire served Summons and Complaint upon UNITED STATES OF AMERICA by CERTIFIED MAIL. UNITED STATES OF AMERICA served on 5/18/2021, answer due 6/8/2021. (ZEROUNIAN, VAZKEN) |
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Summons Returned Executed
Thu 05/27 2:22 PM
SUMMONS Returned Executed by VACHO SHAHEN re: Vazken Zerounian, Esquire served Summons and Complaint upon JOHN DOE(CORRECTIONAL OFFICERS 1 - 99) by Certified Mail. JOHN DOE(CORRECTIONAL OFFICERS 1 - 99) served on 5/24/2021, answer due 6/14/2021. (ZEROUNIAN, VAZKEN) |
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| Tuesday, May 25, 2021 | ||
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minutes
Pretrial Conference - Interim
Tue 05/25 3:13 PM
Minute Entry for proceedings held before HONORABLE WENDY BEETLESTONE Pretrial/RULE 16 Conference held on 5/11/21. (JL ) |
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| Thursday, May 13, 2021 | ||
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order
Scheduling Order Order Referring Case to Magistrate Judge-Settlement
Thu 05/13 11:22 AM
SCHEDULING ORDER THAT THIS CASE IS REFERRED TO MAGISTRATE JUDGE RICHARD LLORET FOR A SETTLEMENT CONFERENCE. ALL FACT DISCOVERY SHALL BE COMPLETED BY 11/8/21. ANY MOTIONS FOR SUMMARY JUDGMENT AND/OR DAUBERT MOTIONS SHALL BE FILED BY 2/3/22; ETC.. SIGNED BY HONORABLE WENDY BEETLESTONE ON 5/11/21. 5/13/21 ENTERED AND E-MAILED.(JL ) |
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| Wednesday, May 05, 2021 | ||
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notice
Notice of Appearance
Wed 05/05 8:50 AM
NOTICE of Appearance by JOEL M. SWEET on behalf of PETE LAWRIE, SEAN MARLER with Certificate of Service(SWEET, JOEL) |
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| Tuesday, May 04, 2021 | ||
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Report Of
Tue 05/04 9:37 PM
Report Of Joint Rule 26(f) by VACHO SHAHEN. (ZEROUNIAN, VAZKEN) |
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| Monday, April 26, 2021 | ||
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Notice of Hearing
Mon 04/26 1:16 PM
NOTICE OF VIDEO HEARING:PRETRIAL CONFERENCE SET FOR 5/11/2021 03:00 PM VIA ZOOM VIDEO, THE PARTIES SHALL CONFER AS TO WHO WILL SCHEDULE AND CIRCULATE ZOOM INFORMATION TO CHAMBERS AT chambers_of_judge_beetlestone@paed.uscourts.gov BEFORE HONORABLE WENDY BEETLESTONE.(amw, ) |
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Att: 1
ELECTRONIC DISCOVERY ORDER,
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JOINT REPORT OF RULE 26 F
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| Wednesday, April 21, 2021 | ||
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notice
Notice of Appearance
Wed 04/21 8:54 AM
NOTICE of Appearance by JOEL M. SWEET on behalf of PETE LAWRIE, SEAN MARLER, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA with Certificate of Service(SWEET, JOEL) |
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| Wednesday, March 31, 2021 | ||
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Acceptance of Service by U.S. Attorney
Thu 04/01 8:30 AM
Acceptance of Service by U.S. Attorney Re: accepted summons and complaint on behalf of the United States Attorney (only). (mbh, ) |
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| Wednesday, March 24, 2021 | ||
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Complaint (Attorney)
Wed 03/24 10:29 AM
COMPLAINT against SEAN MARLER, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, PETE LAWRIE, JOHN DOE, JOHN DOE ( Filing fee $ 402 receipt number 0313-15005164.), filed by VACHO SHAHEN.(ZEROUNIAN, VAZKEN) Modified on 3/24/2021 (fb) |
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Att: 1
Civil Cover Sheet,
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Designation Form,
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Att: 3
Case Management Track Form
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Jury Demand
Wed 03/24 11:30 AM
DEMAND for Trial by Jury by VACHO SHAHEN. (fb) |
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Summons Issued as to USA
Wed 03/24 12:05 PM
Summons Issued as to PETE LAWRIE, SEAN MARLER, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, U.S. Attorney and U.S. Attorney General E-MAILED To: COUNSEL on 3/24/21. SUMMONS E-MAILED TO AUSA ON 3/24/21. (bw, ) |
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