Pennsylvania Eastern District Court
Judge:John M Gallagher
Case #: 5:23-cv-04278
Nature of Suit375 Other Statutes - False Claims Act
Cause31:3730 Qui Tam False Claims Act
Case Filed:Nov 03, 2023
Re-opened:Apr 26, 2024
Terminated:May 30, 2024
Last checked: Friday May 03, 2024 6:19 AM EDT
Defendant
LUTHERAN MANOR OF THE LEHIGH VALLEY, INC.
2085 Westgate Dr.
Bethlehem, PA 18017
Represented By
CHRISTOPHER M. CURCI
Ward Law, LLC
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Plaintiff
ZENIA BROWNE
1072 5th Street
Catasauqua, PA 18032
Represented By
STEVEN E. HOFFMAN
Hoffman Hlavac & Easterly
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Shanna R. Fegely
Hoffman & Hlavac
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Docket last updated: 05/26/2025 11:59 PM EDT
Thursday, May 30, 2024
24 24 1 pgs order Order Dismissing Case - 41(b) Thu 05/30 5:56 PM
ORDER DISMISSING ACTION WITH PREJUDICE PURSUANT TO LOCAL RULE 41.1(b), PURSUANT TO AGREEMENT OF COUNSEL, WITHOUT COSTS. SIGNED BY JUDGE: JOHN M. GALLAGHER ON 5/30/24. 5/30/24 ENTERED AND COPIES E-MAILED.(DT)
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Monday, May 06, 2024
23 23 1 pgs order Order Setting Answer Deadline Mon 05/06 9:27 AM
STIPULATION AND ORDER OF 5/6/24 THAT DEFENDANT'S ZENIA BROWNE, LUTHERAN MANOR OF LEHIGH VALLEY'S TIME TO ANSWER MOVE AGAINST, OR OTHERWISE RESPOND TO PLAINTIFF'S SECOND AMENDED COMPLAINT SHALL BE EXTENDED TWENTY-EIGHT (28) DAYS TO BE ON OR BEFORE JUNE 7, 2024. ETC. SIGNED BY JUDGE: JOHN M. GALLAGHER ON 5/6/24. 5/6/24 ENTERED AND COPIES E-MAILED. (DT)
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Friday, May 03, 2024
22 22 misc Stipulation Fri 05/03 12:18 PM
STIPULATION re21 Amended Complaint by LUTHERAN MANOR OF THE LEHIGH VALLEY, INC.. (CURCI, CHRISTOPHER)
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Friday, April 26, 2024
21 21 cmp Amended Complaint Fri 04/26 9:31 AM
AMENDED COMPLAINT Second Amended Complaint against LUTHERAN MANOR OF THE LEHIGH VALLEY, INC., filed by ZENIA BROWNE.(HOFFMAN, STEVEN)
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Tuesday, April 23, 2024
20 20 notice Notice re: Cancellation of Hearing Tue 04/23 3:47 PM
NOTICE re: Cancellation of Hearing - Rule 16 Conference, scheduled for 4/25/24(dt)
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Thursday, April 18, 2024
19 19 order Order on Motion to Dismiss for Failure to State a Claim Thu 04/18 12:08 PM
ORDER OF 4/18/24 THAT DEFENDANT'S MOTION TO DISMISS THE COMPLAINT (ECF NO. 10) IS DENIED AS MOOT. FURTHER ORDERED THAT DEFENDANT'S MOTION TO DISMISS THE AMENDED COMPLAINT (ECF NO. 12) IS GRANTED. THE AMENDED COMPLAINT IS DISMISSED WITH LEAVE TO AMEND. THE SECOND AMENDED COMPLAINT MUST BE FILED BY APRIL 26, 2024. SIGNED BY JUDGE: JOHN M. GALLAGHER ON 4/18/24. 4/18/24 ENTERED AND COPIES E-MAILED. (DT) (dt)
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Monday, April 15, 2024
18 18 misc Report Of Mon 04/15 9:33 AM
Report Of Joint Rule 26(f) Report by ZENIA BROWNE. (HOFFMAN, STEVEN)
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Thursday, March 14, 2024
17 17 1 pgs order Order on Motion for Leave to File Thu 03/14 9:35 AM
ORDER OF 3/13/24 THAT THE DEFENDANT LUTHERAN MANOR OF THE LEHIGH VALLEY INC'S MOTION FOR LEAVE TO FILE A REPLY BRIEF IN SUPPORT OF ITS MOTION TO DISMISS (ECF NO. 16), IS GRANTED. DEFENDANT'S REPLY BRIEF ATTACHED AS EXHIBIT A IS DEEMED FILED. SIGNED BY JUDGE JOHN M. GALLAGHER ON 3/13/24. 3/14/24 ENTERED AND COPIES E-MAILED. (DT)
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Tuesday, March 12, 2024
16 16 motion Leave to File Document Tue 03/12 4:22 PM
MOTION for Leave to File Reply Brief in Support of Its Motion to Dismiss Plaintiff's Amended Complaint filed by LUTHERAN MANOR OF THE LEHIGH VALLEY, INC..Brief in Support, Certificate of Service.(CURCI, CHRISTOPHER)
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Att: 1 Brief Brief in Support,
Att: 2 Exhibit Exhibit A to Brief in Support,
Att: 3 Text of Proposed Order Proposed Order,
Att: 4 Certificate of Service Certificate of Service
15 15 notice Notice of Appearance Tue 03/12 3:29 PM
NOTICE of Appearance by Shanna R. Fegely on behalf of ZENIA BROWNE with Certificate of Service(Fegely, Shanna)
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Monday, March 11, 2024
14 14 notice Notice of Hearing Mon 03/11 10:00 AM
NOTICE of Hearing: SCHEDULING CONFERENCE SET FOR 4/25/2024 02:00 PM IN Judge's Chambers BEFORE DISTRICT JUDGE JOHN M. GALLAGHER.(dt)
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Wednesday, March 06, 2024
13 13 respm Response in Opposition to Motion Wed 03/06 4:31 PM
RESPONSE in Opposition re12 MOTION TO DISMISS FOR FAILURE TO STATE A CLAIM Plaintiff's Brief in Opposition filed by ZENIA BROWNE.(HOFFMAN, STEVEN)
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Att: 1 Text of Proposed Order,
Att: 2 Certificate of Service
Friday, February 23, 2024
12 12 motion Dismiss for Failure to State a Claim Fri 02/23 1:36 PM
MOTION TO DISMISS FOR FAILURE TO STATE A CLAIM filed by LUTHERAN MANOR OF THE LEHIGH VALLEY, INC..Brief in Support, Certification of Counsel, Certificate of Service.(CURCI, CHRISTOPHER)
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Att: 1 Brief Brief in Support,
Att: 2 Text of Proposed Order Proposed Order,
Att: 3 Certification of Counsel,
Att: 4 Certificate of Service Certificate of Service,
Att: 5 Exhibit Exhibit A to Brief in Support,
Att: 6 Exhibit Exhibit B to Brief in Support
Friday, February 09, 2024
11 11 cmp Amended Complaint Fri 02/09 1:16 PM
AMENDED COMPLAINT against LUTHERAN MANOR OF THE LEHIGH VALLEY, INC., filed by ZENIA BROWNE.(HOFFMAN, STEVEN)
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Att: 1 Certificate of Service
Monday, January 29, 2024
10 10 motion Dismiss for Failure to State a Claim Mon 01/29 2:26 PM
MOTION TO DISMISS FOR FAILURE TO STATE A CLAIM filed by LUTHERAN MANOR OF THE LEHIGH VALLEY, INC..Brief, Certification of Counsel, Certificate of Service.(CURCI, CHRISTOPHER)
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Att: 1 Text of Proposed Order Proposed Order,
Att: 2 Brief Brief in Support,
Att: 3 Certification of Counsel,
Att: 4 Certificate of Service Certificate of Service,
Att: 5 Exhibit Exhibit A to Brief in Support,
Att: 6 Exhibit Exhibit B to Brief in Support
Friday, January 26, 2024
9 9 1 pgs order Order on Motion for Leave to File Excess Pages Fri 01/26 9:15 AM
ORDER OF 1/25/24 THAT DEFENDANT LUTHERAN MANOR OF LEHIGH VALLEY, INC.'S MOTION TO EXCEED PAGE LIMITATIONS (ECF NO. 8) IS GRANTED. ETC. SIGNED BY JUDGE: JOHN M. GALLAGHER ON 1/25/24. 1/26/24 ENTERED AND COPIES E-MAILED. (DT)
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Tuesday, January 23, 2024
8 8 motion File Excess Pages Tue 01/23 5:10 PM
MOTION for Leave to File Excess Pages filed by LUTHERAN MANOR OF THE LEHIGH VALLEY, INC..Certificate of Service.(CURCI, CHRISTOPHER)
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Att: 1 Text of Proposed Order Proposed Order,
Att: 2 Certificate of Service Certificate of Service
Saturday, December 16, 2023
7 7 service Summons Returned Executed Sat 12/16 11:24 AM
SUMMONS Returned Executed by ZENIA BROWNE re: Robert Wagoer served Summons and Complaint upon LUTHERAN MANOR OF THE LEHIGH VALLEY, INC. by Personal Service. LUTHERAN MANOR OF THE LEHIGH VALLEY, INC. served on 12/7/2023, answer due 1/28/2024. (HOFFMAN, STEVEN)
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Thursday, December 14, 2023
6 6 discov Disclosure Statement Form 7.1 Thu 12/14 2:16 PM
Disclosure Statement Form pursuant to FRCP 7.1 by LUTHERAN MANOR OF THE LEHIGH VALLEY, INC..(CURCI, CHRISTOPHER)
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5 5 1 pgs order Order Thu 12/14 9:30 AM
ORDER OF 12/14/23 THAT DEFENDANT LUTHERAN MANOR OF THE LEHIGH VALLEY SHALL FILE ITS DISCLOSURE STATEMENT WITHIN 10 DAYS OF THE DATE OF THIS ORDER. ETC. SIGNED BY JUDGE: HONORABLE JOHN M. GALLAGHER ON 12/14/23. 12/14/23 ENTERED AND COPIES E-MAILED.(DT)
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4 4 1 pgs order Order Setting Answer Deadline Thu 12/14 8:40 AM
STIPULATION AND ORDER OF 12/13/23 THAT THE DEFENDANT'S TIME TO RESPOND TO THE PLAINTIFF'S COMPLAINT SHALL BE EXTENDED UNTIL JANUARY 28, 2024. SIGNED BY JUDGE: JOHN M. GALLAGHER ON 12/13/23. 12/14/23 ENTERED AND COPIES E-MAILED.(DT)
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Wednesday, December 13, 2023
3 3 notice Notice of Appearance Wed 12/13 3:31 PM
NOTICE of Appearance by CHRISTOPHER M. CURCI on behalf of LUTHERAN MANOR OF THE LEHIGH VALLEY, INC. with Certificate of Service(CURCI, CHRISTOPHER)
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Att: 1 Certificate of Service
Friday, November 03, 2023
2 2 service Summons Issued Fri 11/03 5:43 PM
Summons Issued as to LUTHERAN MANOR OF THE LEHIGH VALLEY, INC.. Forwarded To: Counsel on 11/3/23 (mas)
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1 1 cmp Complaint (Attorney) Fri 11/03 10:23 AM
COMPLAINT against LUTHERAN MANOR OF THE LEHIGH VALLEY, INC. ( Filing fee $ 402 receipt number BPAEDC-17050192.), filed by ZENIA BROWNE.(HOFFMAN, STEVEN)
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Att: 1 Civil Cover Sheet,
Att: 2 Designation Form