GEORGE et al v. STANLEY BLACK & DECKER, INC. et al
| Pennsylvania Eastern District Court | |
| Judge: | Craig M Straw |
| Case #: | 2:24-cv-02035 |
| Nature of Suit | 365 Torts - Personal Injury - Product Liability |
| Cause | 28:1332 Diversity-Product Liability |
| Case Filed: | May 13, 2024 |
| Case in other court: | Philadelphia Court of Common Pleas, 240401796 |
| Last checked: Saturday Nov 09, 2024 5:31 AM EST |
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Defendant
MTD PRODUCTS, INC
5903 Grafton Road
Valley City, OH 44280 |
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Defendant
STANLEY BLACK & DECKER, INC.
1000 Stanley Drive
New Britain, CT 06053 |
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Plaintiff
JARON GEORGE
120 East Saint Marys Road
Hanover Township, PA 18706 |
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Plaintiff
RACHEL E. GEORGE
120 East Saint Marys Road
Hanover Township, PA 18076 |
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| Docket last updated: 05/09/2025 11:59 PM EDT |
| Thursday, April 24, 2025 | ||
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order
Scheduling Order
Thu 04/24 2:50 PM
SCHEDULING ORDER. ORDER THAT A FINAL PRETRIAL CONFERENCE IS SET FOR 12/16/25 AT 10:00 AM IN ROOM 3029 BEFORE MAGISTRATE JUDGE CRAIG M. STRAW. ALL EXPERT DISCOVERY IS DUE BY 6/20/25. JURY SELECTION SET FOR 1/9/26 AT 9:30 AM IN COURTROOM 3G BEFORE MAGISTRATE JUDGE CRAIG M. STRAW. ALL DISPOSITIVE MOTIONS ARE DUE BY 8/4/25. MOTIONS IN LIMINE ARE DUE BY 10/17/25. PLAINTIFF PRETRIAL MEMO DUE BY 11/21/25. DEFENDANT PRETRIAL MEMO DUE BY 11/21/25. TRIAL DATE SET FOR 1/12/26 AT 9:30 AM IN COURTROOM 3G BEFORE MAGISTRATE JUDGE CRAIG M. STRAW. SIGNED BY MAGISTRATE JUDGE CRAIG M. STRAW ON 4/24/25. 4/24/25 ENTERED AND COPIES MAILED AND E-MAILED.(fdc) |
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Pretrial Conference - Interim
Thu 04/24 2:42 PM
Minute Entry for proceedings held before MAGISTRATE JUDGE CRAIG M. STRAW. Re: A Pretrial Conference was held on 4/22/25. (fdc) |
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utility
Set/Reset Scheduling Order Deadlines
Fri 04/25 12:53 PM
Set/Reset Scheduling Order Deadlines: TRIAL DATE SET FOR 1/12/2026 09:30 AM IN Courtroom 3G BEFORE MAGISTRATE JUDGE CRAIG M. STRAW. TRIAL DATE SET FOR 1/13/2026 09:30 AM IN Courtroom 3G BEFORE MAGISTRATE JUDGE CRAIG M. STRAW. TRIAL DATE SET FOR 1/14/2026 09:30 AM IN Courtroom 3G BEFORE MAGISTRATE JUDGE CRAIG M. STRAW. (tjd) |
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| Wednesday, March 26, 2025 | ||
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Settlement Conference
Wed 03/26 1:32 PM
Minute Entry for proceedings held before MAGISTRATE JUDGE CAROL SANDRA MOORE WELLS Settlement Conference held on 3/26/25. (JL) |
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| Thursday, February 13, 2025 | ||
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order
Scheduling Order
Thu 02/13 10:11 AM
SECOND AMENDED SCHEDULING ORDER. DEFENDANTS' MOTION FOR EXTENSION OF SCHEDULING ORDER DEADLINES23 IS GRANTED. A STATUS TELECONFERENCE IS SET FOR 4/22/25 AT 1:00 PM BEFORE MAGISTRATE JUDGE CRAIG M. STRAW. ALL FACT DISCOVERY IS DUE BY 4/3/25. SIGNED BY MAGISTRATE JUDGE CRAIG M. STRAW ON 2/12/25. 2/13/24 ENTERED & E-MAILED.(fdc) |
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| Wednesday, February 12, 2025 | ||
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motion
Extension of Time to Complete Discovery
Wed 02/12 12:12 PM
MOTION for Extension of Time to Complete Discovery filed by MTD PRODUCTS, INC, STANLEY BLACK & DECKER, INC..Ceritifcate of Service.(Coyne, Richard) |
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| Monday, January 27, 2025 | ||
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Order ~Util - Set Hearings
Mon 01/27 2:07 PM
ORDER THAT A SETTLEMENT CONFERENCE IS SET FOR 3/26/25 AT 10:00 AM BEFORE MAGISTRATE JUDGE CAROL SANDRA MOORE WELLS. SIGNED BY MAGISTRATE JUDGE CAROL SANDRA MOORE WELLS ON 1/27/25. 1/27/25 ENTERED & E-MAILED.(fdc) |
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| Tuesday, January 21, 2025 | ||
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order
Order Referring Case to Magistrate Judge-Settlement ~Util - Set/Clear Flags
Tue 01/21 3:41 PM
ORDER THAT THE ABOVE-CAPTIONED MATTER IS REFERRED TO U.S. MAGISTRATE JUDGE CAROL SANDRA MOORE WELLS FOR THE PURPOSE OF SCHEDULING AND CONDUCTING A SETTLEMENT CONFERENCE. SIGNED BY MAGISTRATE JUDGE CRAIG M. STRAW ON 1/21/25. 1/21/25 ENTERED & E-MAILED.(fdc) |
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| Friday, November 22, 2024 | ||
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Scheduling Order
Fri 11/22 12:25 PM
FIRST AMENDED SCHEDULING ORDER. ORDER THAT PLAINTIFF'S MOTION TO EXTEND DISCOVERY DEADLINES19 IS GRANTED. THE FOLLOWING DEADLINES SHALL APPLY: 1. On January 7, 2025, counsel shall advise the Court of the status of settlement discussions and if a settlement conference would be productive. 2. A status teleconference is scheduled for March 5, 2025, at 1:00 PM. The call-in information will be emailed to counsel by chambers. 3. By February 18, 2025, all fact discovery will be served, noticed, and completed. 4. By February 18, 2025, Plaintiffs counsel shall serve on defense counsel any expert reports as required by Federal Rule of Civil Procedure 26(a)(2)(B). 5. By March 20, 2025, defense counsel shall serve on Plaintiffs counsel any rebuttal expert reports. 6. The Courts August 22, 2024 Scheduling Order (Doc. 18) is hereby VACATED. SIGNED BY MAGISTRATE JUDGE CRAIG M. STRAW ON 11/22/24. 11/22/24 ENTERED & E-MAILED.(fdc) |
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| Wednesday, November 20, 2024 | ||
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motion
Extension of Time to Complete Discovery
Wed 11/20 11:12 AM
MOTION for Extension of Time to Complete Discovery filed by JARON GEORGE, RACHEL E. GEORGE.Certification,certificate of service.(PAYNE, STEVEN) |
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| Thursday, August 22, 2024 | ||
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Order ~Util - Set Scheduling Order Deadlines
Thu 08/22 3:38 PM
ORDER THAT A STATUS TELECONFERENCE IS SET FOR 1/9/25 AT 1:00 PM BEFORE MAGISTRATE JUDGE CRAIG M. STRAW. ALL FACT DISCOVERY IS DUE BY 12/20/24. SIGNED BY MAGISTRATE JUDGE CRAIG M. STRAW ON 8/22/24. 8/22/24 ENTERED & E-MAILED.(fdc) |
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Pretrial Conference - Interim
Thu 08/22 3:30 PM
Minute Entry for proceedings held before MAGISTRATE JUDGE CRAIG M. STRAW. Re: A Pretrial Conference was held on 8/22/24. (fdc) |
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| Thursday, August 08, 2024 | ||
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Order ~Util - Set Hearings
Thu 08/08 3:16 PM
ORDER THAT A TELECONFERENCE IS SET FOR 8/22/24 AT 2:00 PM BEFORE MAGISTRATE JUDGE CRAIG M. STRAW. SIGNED BY MAGISTRATE JUDGE CRAIG M. STRAW ON 8/8/24. 8/8/24 ENTERED & E-MAILED.(fdc) |
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| Wednesday, August 07, 2024 | ||
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order
Consent and Order to Jurisdiction by US Magistrate Judge
Wed 08/07 3:48 PM
CONSENT AND ORDER TO JURISDICTION BY US MAGISTRATE JUDGE CRAIG M. STRAW. SIGNED BY DISTRICT JUDGE KAI N. SCOTT ON 8/7/24 8/7/24. 8/7/24 ENTERED & E-MAILED.(fdc) |
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Att: 1
Assignment Sheet
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Consent to Jurisdiction by US Magistrate Judge (Not Social Security)
Wed 08/07 10:46 AM
CONSENT to Jurisdiction by US Magistrate Judge by MTD PRODUCTS, INC, STANLEY BLACK & DECKER, INC... (MUHA, MICHAEL) |
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notice
Notice re: Cancellation of Hearing
Wed 08/07 10:49 AM
NOTICE re: Cancellation of Hearing - Rule 16 Conference, scheduled for 8/8/2024 at 1:30pm(sfl) |
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| Tuesday, August 06, 2024 | ||
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notice
Notice of Appearance
Tue 08/06 1:40 PM
NOTICE of Appearance by Richard T. Coyne on behalf of MTD PRODUCTS, INC, STANLEY BLACK & DECKER, INC. (Coyne, Richard) |
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| Thursday, August 01, 2024 | ||
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Report Of
Thu 08/01 3:59 PM
Report Of 26(f) Meeting by MTD PRODUCTS, INC, STANLEY BLACK & DECKER, INC.. (MUHA, MICHAEL) |
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| Wednesday, July 31, 2024 | ||
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notice
Notice of Hearing
Wed 07/31 1:03 PM
NOTICE of Hearing: PRETRIAL CONFERENCE SET FOR 8/8/2024 01:30 PM IN Telephone Conference BEFORE DISTRICT JUDGE KAI N. SCOTT. Counsel will receive call-in information via email. (sfl) |
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| Tuesday, July 30, 2024 | ||
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Letter
Tue 07/30 10:31 AM
Letter dated July 30, 2024 by MTD PRODUCTS, INC, STANLEY BLACK & DECKER, INC.. (MUHA, MICHAEL) |
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| Wednesday, July 10, 2024 | ||
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notice
Notice of Appearance
Wed 07/10 11:54 AM
NOTICE of Appearance by MICHAEL A. MUHA on behalf of MTD PRODUCTS, INC, STANLEY BLACK & DECKER, INC. (MUHA, MICHAEL) |
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notice
Notice of Hearing
Wed 07/10 10:41 AM
NOTICE OF HEARING. RE: A FRCP 16 PRETRIAL CONFERENCE IS SET FOR 8/8/24 AT 1:30 PM IN CHAMBERS (ROOM 5614) BEFORE DISTRICT JUDGE KAI N. SCOTT.(fdc) |
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Att: 1
Fillable form
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| Monday, July 08, 2024 | ||
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State Court Record - Attachment
Mon 07/08 4:13 PM
State Court record received from Court of Common Pleas of Philadelphia County. (CCP - Philadelphia County cv, ) |
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| Wednesday, May 22, 2024 | ||
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discov
Disclosure Statement Form 7.1
Wed 05/22 2:40 PM
Disclosure Statement Form pursuant to FRCP 7.1 including The Vanguard Group, Inc. and T. Rowe Price Associates, Inc. by STANLEY BLACK & DECKER, INC..(BODE, FREDERICK) |
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Disclosure Statement Form 7.1
Wed 05/22 2:39 PM
Disclosure Statement Form pursuant to FRCP 7.1 including Stanley Black & Decker, Inc. by MTD PRODUCTS, INC.(BODE, FREDERICK) |
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| Monday, May 20, 2024 | ||
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answer
Answer to Complaint
Mon 05/20 12:15 PM
ANSWER to Complaint by MTD PRODUCTS, INC, STANLEY BLACK & DECKER, INC..(BODE, FREDERICK) |
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| Friday, May 17, 2024 | ||
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Affidavit
Fri 05/17 12:38 PM
AFFIDAVIT Ratification Affidavit by JARON GEORGE, RACHEL E. GEORGE. (PAYNE, STEVEN) |
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| Wednesday, May 15, 2024 | ||
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Disclosure Statement Form 7.1
Wed 05/15 11:41 AM
Disclosure Statement Form pursuant to FRCP 7.1 including Allstate Insurance Company with Certificate of Service by JARON GEORGE, RACHEL E. GEORGE.(PAYNE, STEVEN) |
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| Monday, May 13, 2024 | ||
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notice
Notice (Other)
Mon 05/13 4:58 PM
NOTICE by MTD PRODUCTS, INC, STANLEY BLACK & DECKER, INC. Designation Form (BODE, FREDERICK) |
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Notice of Removal (Attorney)
Mon 05/13 1:18 PM
NOTICE OF REMOVAL by MTD PRODUCTS, INC, STANLEY BLACK & DECKER, INC. (Filing fee $ 405 receipt number APAEDC-17461917), filed by MTD PRODUCTS, INC, STANLEY BLACK & DECKER, INC..(BODE, FREDERICK) (Attachment 1 replaced on 5/13/2024) (sbt). NOTICE OF REMOVAL by MTD PRODUCTS, INC, STANLEY BLACK & DECKER, INC. (Filing fee $ 405 receipt number APAEDC-17461917), filed by MTD PRODUCTS, INC, STANLEY BLACK & DECKER, INC..(BODE, FREDERICK) (Attachment 1 replaced on 5/13/2024) (sbt) |
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Att: 1
Civil Cover Sheet,
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Att: 2
Designation Form,
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Att: 3
Exhibit State Court Complaint,
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Att: 4
Exhibit State Court Notice of Filing of Notice of Removal
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Att: 1
Civil Cover Sheet,
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Att: 2
Designation Form,
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Att: 3
Exhibit State Court Complaint,
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Att: 4
Exhibit State Court Notice of Filing of Notice of Removal
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Attorney Required Forms
Mon 05/13 1:37 PM
Attorneys are required by local rule to complete and file both a Civil Cover Sheet and a Designation Form. DEFENDANT's counsel is directed to file COMPLETED DESIGNATION FORM in this case using the Notice (Other) docket event located in the Notices category. The Certification Question asking if the case is/is not needs to be answered. (sbt) |
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