Bentivegna et al v. Hampton Township School District et al
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| Judge: | J Nicholas Ranjan |
| Case #: | 2:25-cv-00089 |
| Nature of Suit | 440 Civil Rights - Other Civil Rights |
| Cause | 28:1343 Violation of Civil Rights |
| Case Filed: | Jan 20, 2025 |
| Last checked: Thursday Mar 06, 2025 7:08 AM EST |
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Defendant
Allegheny County Board of Property Assessment, Appeals, and Review
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Defendant
Bryant Wesley
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Defendant
Trisha Marie Webb
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Defendant
Larry J Vasko
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Defendant
Gregory A Stein
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Defendant
Robert J Shages
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Defendant
Maureen Farrell Perkins
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Defendant
Joy S Midgley
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Defendant
Jenny L Kennedy
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Defendant
Matthew A Jarrell
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Defendant
Hampton Township School District
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Defendant
Hampton Township
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Defendant
Jill Hamlin
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Defendant
Denise Balason
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Defendant
Allegheny County
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Represented By
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Plaintiff
Teresa Bentivegna
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Represented By
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Plaintiff
Nicholas Bentivegna
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Represented By
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| Docket last updated: 3 hours ago |
| Thursday, May 01, 2025 | ||
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order
Order
Thu 05/01 10:23 AM
ORDER approving33 Stipulation for Extension of Time to Answer. Defendants shall respond to Plaintiffs'30 amended complaint on or before 6/16/2025. Plaintiffs shall file a second amended complaint or omnibus brief in opposition to any motions to dismiss by 7/31/2025. Signed by Judge J. Nicholas Ranjan on 5/1/2025. Text-only entry; no PDF document will issue. This text-only entry constitutes the Order of the Court or Notice on the matter. (pak) |
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| Wednesday, April 30, 2025 | ||
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Stipulation for Extension of Time to Answer
Wed 04/30 9:41 AM
Stipulation for Extension of Time to Answer by Hampton Township Answer due from All Parties by 6/15/2025. (Cromer, Michele) Modified text to add answer due date on 4/30/2025. (keh) |
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| Monday, April 21, 2025 | ||
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notice
Notice of Appearance
Mon 04/21 10:46 AM
NOTICE of Appearance by CharLee Rosini on behalf of Hampton Township. (Rosini, CharLee) |
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| Friday, April 18, 2025 | ||
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order
Order on Motion to Dismiss
Fri 04/18 1:09 PM
ORDER. Being mindful of that fact that Plaintiffs'30 amended complaint has been filed four days late, the Court sees no prejudice in this brief delay, and essentially grants leave to allow it. In light of Plaintiffs' amendment, Defendants'24 ,26 motions to dismiss are DENIED AS MOOT. Signed by Judge J. Nicholas Ranjan on 4/18/2025. Text-only entry; no PDF document will issue. This text-only entry constitutes the Order of the Court or Notice on the matter. (pak) |
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| Thursday, April 17, 2025 | ||
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Amended Complaint
Thu 04/17 4:38 PM
AMENDED COMPLAINT IN CIVIL ACTION AND FOR DECLARATORY RELIEF against Allegheny County, Denise Balason, Jill Hamlin, Hampton Township, Hampton Township School District, Matthew A Jarrell, Jenny L Kennedy, Joy S Midgley, Maureen Farrell Perkins, Robert J Shages, Gregory A Stein, Larry J Vasko, Trisha Marie Webb, Bryant Wesley Allegheny County answer due 5/1/2025; Denise Balason answer due 5/1/2025; Jill Hamlin answer due 5/1/2025; Hampton Township School District answer due 5/1/2025; Matthew A Jarrell answer due 5/1/2025; Jenny L Kennedy answer due 5/1/2025; Joy S Midgley answer due 5/1/2025; Maureen Farrell Perkins answer due 5/1/2025; Robert J Shages answer due 5/1/2025; Gregory A Stein answer due 5/1/2025; Larry J Vasko answer due 5/1/2025; Trisha Marie Webb answer due 5/1/2025; Bryant Wesley answer due 5/1/2025, filed by Nicholas Bentivegna; Teresa Bentivegna. (Miller, Nicholas) |
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| Friday, March 28, 2025 | ||
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notice
Notice of Appearance
Fri 03/28 8:04 AM
NOTICE of Appearance by Vincent A. Tucceri on behalf of Hampton Township. (Tucceri, Vincent) |
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notice
Notice of Appearance
Fri 03/28 8:02 AM
NOTICE of Appearance by Michele McPeak Cromer on behalf of Hampton Township. (Cromer, Michele) |
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| Thursday, March 27, 2025 | ||
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order
Order ~Util - Set Deadlines
Thu 03/27 1:29 PM
ORDER re24 ,26 Motions to Dismiss. Plaintiffs shall file an omnibus brief in response to Defendants'24 ,26 motions on or before 4/17/2025; Defendants' respective reply briefs due by 5/1/2025. No brief shall exceed 20 pages in length. Signed by Judge J. Nicholas Ranjan on 3/27/2025. Text-only entry; no PDF document will issue. This text-only entry constitutes the Order of the Court or Notice on the matter. (pak) |
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| Monday, March 24, 2025 | ||
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motion
Dismiss
Mon 03/24 2:06 PM
MOTION to Dismiss re1 COMPLAINT, by Allegheny County, Allegheny County Board of Property Assessment, Appeals, and Review. (Daley, John) Modified text on 3/24/2025 to link to correct document. (jd) |
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Brief / Memorandum of Law in Support of Motion
Mon 03/24 1:38 PM
BRIEF in Support re24 Motion to Dismiss, Pursuant to FED.R.CIV.P. 12(B)(1) and 12(B)(6) filed by Denise Balason, Jill Hamlin, Hampton Township School District, Matthew A Jarrell, Jenny L Kennedy, Joy S Midgley, Maureen Farrell Perkins, Robert J Shages, Gregory A Stein, Larry J Vasko, Trisha Marie Webb, Bryant Wesley. (Vogel, John) |
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motion
Dismiss
Mon 03/24 1:37 PM
MOTION to Dismiss Pursuant to FED.R.CIV.P. 12(B)(1) and 12(B)(6) re1 COMPLAINT,, by Denise Balason, Jill Hamlin, Hampton Township School District, Matthew A Jarrell, Jenny L Kennedy, Joy S Midgley, Maureen Farrell Perkins, Robert J Shages, Gregory A Stein, Larry J Vasko, Trisha Marie Webb, Bryant Wesley. (Vogel, John) |
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Att: 1
Proposed Order
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QC - Document incorrectly linked
Mon 03/24 3:38 PM
CLERK'S OFFICE QUALITY CONTROL MESSAGE re26 Motion to Dismiss. ERROR: Document incorrectly linked. CORRECTION: Linked to appropriate document. This message is for informational purposes only. (jd) |
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| Tuesday, March 11, 2025 | ||
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notice
Notice of Appearance
Tue 03/11 10:23 AM
NOTICE of Appearance by Matthew M. Hoffman on behalf of Denise Balason, Jill Hamlin, Hampton Township School District, Matthew A Jarrell, Jenny L Kennedy, Joy S Midgley, Maureen Farrell Perkins, Robert J Shages, Gregory A Stein, Larry J Vasko, Trisha Marie Webb, Bryant Wesley. (Hoffman, Matthew) |
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Notice of Appearance
Tue 03/11 10:20 AM
NOTICE of Appearance by John T. Vogel on behalf of Denise Balason, Jill Hamlin, Hampton Township School District, Matthew A Jarrell, Jenny L Kennedy, Joy S Midgley, Maureen Farrell Perkins, Robert J Shages, Gregory A Stein, Larry J Vasko, Trisha Marie Webb, Bryant Wesley. (Vogel, John) |
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| Wednesday, February 05, 2025 | ||
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notice
Notice of Appearance
Wed 02/05 8:54 AM
NOTICE of Appearance by John M. Daley, I on behalf of Allegheny County. (Daley, John) |
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| Tuesday, February 04, 2025 | ||
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service
Waiver of Service Executed
Tue 02/04 9:03 AM
WAIVER OF SERVICE Returned Executed by Nicholas Bentivegna. Allegheny County waiver sent on 1/24/2025, answer due 3/25/2025. (Farneth, George) |
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| Monday, February 03, 2025 | ||
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notice
Notice of Appearance
Mon 02/03 2:50 PM
NOTICE of Appearance by H. William White on behalf of Allegheny County. (White, H.) |
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| Wednesday, January 29, 2025 | ||
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order
Order of Recusal
Wed 01/29 11:38 AM
ORDER OF RECUSAL. In accordance with the provisions of 28 U.S.C. § 455, IT IS HEREBY ORDERED that Judge W. Scott Hardy recuses himself from the above-captioned matter. The Clerk of Court is directed to reassign this case to another member of the Court. Signed by Judge W. Scott Hardy on 1/29/2025. (kas) |
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Add and Terminate Judges
Wed 01/29 1:03 PM
Judge J. Nicholas Ranjan added. (rjr) |
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| Tuesday, January 28, 2025 | ||
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order
Order Reassigning Case
Tue 01/28 2:49 PM
ORDER REASSIGNING CASE. The Clerk of Court is directed to reassign this case to another member of the court for all further proceedings. Judge Joy Flowers Conti no longer assigned to case. Signed by Judge Joy Flowers Conti on 1/28/2025. Text-only entry; no PDF document will issue. This text-only entry constitutes the Order of the Court or Notice on the matter. (lyk) |
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utility
Add and Terminate Judges
Tue 01/28 4:25 PM
Judge W. Scott Hardy added. (ert) |
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| Monday, January 27, 2025 | ||
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service
Waiver of Service Executed
Mon 01/27 8:45 AM
WAIVER OF SERVICE Returned Executed by Nicholas Bentivegna. Trisha Marie Webb waiver sent on 1/23/2025, answer due 3/24/2025. (Farneth, George) |
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Waiver of Service Executed
Mon 01/27 8:44 AM
WAIVER OF SERVICE Returned Executed by Nicholas Bentivegna. Robert J Shages waiver sent on 1/23/2025, answer due 3/24/2025. (Farneth, George) |
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Waiver of Service Executed
Mon 01/27 8:43 AM
WAIVER OF SERVICE Returned Executed by Nicholas Bentivegna. Maureen Farrell Perkins waiver sent on 1/23/2025, answer due 3/24/2025. (Farneth, George) |
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Waiver of Service Executed
Mon 01/27 8:42 AM
WAIVER OF SERVICE Returned Executed by Nicholas Bentivegna. Matthew A Jarrell waiver sent on 1/23/2025, answer due 3/24/2025. (Farneth, George) |
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Waiver of Service Executed
Mon 01/27 8:41 AM
WAIVER OF SERVICE Returned Executed by Nicholas Bentivegna. Larry J Vasko waiver sent on 1/23/2025, answer due 3/24/2025. (Farneth, George) |
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Waiver of Service Executed
Mon 01/27 8:40 AM
WAIVER OF SERVICE Returned Executed by Nicholas Bentivegna. Joy S Midgley waiver sent on 1/23/2025, answer due 3/24/2025. (Farneth, George) |
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Waiver of Service Executed
Mon 01/27 8:39 AM
WAIVER OF SERVICE Returned Executed by Nicholas Bentivegna. Jill Hamlin waiver sent on 1/23/2025, answer due 3/24/2025. (Farneth, George) |
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Waiver of Service Executed
Mon 01/27 8:38 AM
WAIVER OF SERVICE Returned Executed by Jenny L Kennedy. Jenny L Kennedy waiver sent on 1/23/2025, answer due 3/24/2025. (Farneth, George) |
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Waiver of Service Executed
Mon 01/27 8:37 AM
WAIVER OF SERVICE Returned Executed by Nicholas Bentivegna. Hampton Township School District waiver sent on 1/23/2025, answer due 3/24/2025. (Farneth, George) |
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Waiver of Service Executed
Mon 01/27 8:36 AM
WAIVER OF SERVICE Returned Executed by Nicholas Bentivegna. Gregory A Stein waiver sent on 1/23/2025, answer due 3/24/2025. (Farneth, George) |
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Waiver of Service Executed
Mon 01/27 8:35 AM
WAIVER OF SERVICE Returned Executed by Nicholas Bentivegna. Denise Balason waiver sent on 1/23/2025, answer due 3/24/2025. (Farneth, George) |
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Waiver of Service Executed
Mon 01/27 8:34 AM
WAIVER OF SERVICE Returned Executed by Nicholas Bentivegna. Bryant Wesley waiver sent on 1/23/2025, answer due 3/24/2025. (Farneth, George) |
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utility
Add and Terminate Judges
Wed 01/22 8:43 AM
Judge Joy Flowers Conti added. (bjr) |
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order
Order Reassigning Case
Tue 01/21 9:34 PM
ORDER REASSIGNING CASE, the Clerk of Court shall reassign this matter to another Judge on this Court. Judge Nora Barry Fischer no longer assigned to case. Signed by Judge Nora Barry Fischer on 1/21/2025. Text-only entry; no PDF document will issue. This text-only entry constitutes the Order of the Court or Notice on the matter. (bdk) |
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Summons Issued
Tue 01/21 12:36 PM
Summons Issued as to HAMPTON TOWNSHIP SCHOOL DISTRICT; HAMPTON TOWNSHIP; ALLEGHENY COUNTY; ALLEGHENY COUNTY BOARD OF PROPERTY ASSESSMENT APPEALS AND REVIEW; DENISE BALASON; JILL HAMLIN; MATTHEW A. JARRELL; JOY S. MIDGLEY; ROBERT J. SHAGES; GREGORY A. STEIN; LARRY J. VASKO; TRISHA MARIE WEBB; BRYANT WESLEY; JENNY L. KENNEDY; MAUREEN FARRELL PERKINS; (jd) |
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Praecipe to Issue Summons
Mon 01/20 1:59 PM
PRAECIPE to Issue Summons by Nicholas Bentivegna (Farneth, George) |
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ATTORNEY Complaint (Credit Card Required)
Mon 01/20 1:48 PM
COMPLAINT against All Defendants (Filing fee, including Administrative fee, $405, receipt number APAWDC-8655850), filed by Nicholas Bentivegna. (Farneth, George) |
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Att: 1
Civil Cover Sheet
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utility
Add and Terminate Judges
Tue 01/21 11:36 AM
Judge Nora Barry Fischer added. (jd) |
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