GAGE v. SOMERSET COUNTY et al
| THOMAS I GAGE |
| GEOFFREY SORIANO, CHRISTOPHER S. PORRINO, SOMERSET COUNTY JAIL, MICHAEL C. SCHUTTA, Attorney Jay B. Bohn, CITY OF WATCHUNG and SOMERSET COUNTY |
| 3:2019cv09097 |
| March 29, 2019 |
| US District Court for the District of New Jersey |
| Trenton Office |
| Lois H Goodman |
| Brian R Martinotti |
| Michael A Shipp |
| Racketeer/Corrupt Organization |
| 18 U.S.C. § 1961 |
| Plaintiff |
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Filing 32
TEXT ORDER REASSIGNING CASE. Case reassigned to Judge Michael A. Shipp for all further proceedings. Judge Brian R. Martinotti no longer assigned to case. So Ordered by Chief Judge Jose L. Linares on 4/1/2019. (jjc)
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Filing 31
Certified Copy of Transfer Order and docket received, Case transferred in from District of District of Columbia; Case Number 1:18-cv-00272. Original file certified copy of transfer order and docket sheet received.
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Judge Brian R. Martinotti and Magistrate Judge Lois H. Goodman added. (jmh)
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Case transferred to the USDC for the New Jersey, pursuant to the Court Order entered 3/28/19. Sent to Court via Extraction. (ztd)
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Filing 30
MEMORANDUM OPINION. Signed by Judge Colleen Kollar-Kotelly on March 28, 2019. (lcckk1)
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Filing 29
ORDER denying #13 Motion for Default Judgment Against Defendants; granting #18 [18-1] Motion to Vacate Default; granting as to venue and denying without prejudice #18 [18-1] Motion to Dismiss raising additional arguments. The Clerk of Court shall effect the transfer of this case to the U.S. District Court for the District of New Jersey forthwith. See Order for further details. Signed by Judge Colleen Kollar-Kotelly on March 28, 2019. (lcckk1)
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Filing 28
Memorandum in opposition to re #13 MOTION for Default Judgment as to filed by SOMERSET COUNTY, SOMERSET COUNTY JAIL. ("Let this be filed exclusive of attached Opinion. The Court considers this an Opposition to a default involving "Somerset County" and "Somerset County Jail" signed 2/15/19 by Judge C. Kollar-Kotelly) (ztd).
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Filing 27
ORDER. The Court DENIES Plaintiff's #20 Motion for Writ of Mandamus. A copy of the Order shall be mailed to Plaintiff at his address of record. Signed by Judge Colleen Kollar-Kotelly on October 19, 2018. (lcckk1)
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Filing 26
REPLY to opposition to motion re #18 First MOTION to Set Aside Default First MOTION to Dismiss with prejudice filed by CHRISTOPHER S. PORRINO, MICHAEL C. SCHUTTA, GEOFFREY SORIANO. (Attachments: #1 Certificate of Service, #2 Cover Letter)(Costello, Ashley)
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Filing 25
Memorandum in opposition to re #18 First MOTION to Set Aside Default First MOTION to Dismiss with prejudice filed by THOMAS I. GAGE. (See docket entry no. #24 to view document.) (ztd)
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Filing 24
RESPONSE TO ORDER OF THE COURT re Minute Order,,,,, filed 8/21/81 filed by THOMAS I. GAGE; ("Let this be filed as Response to Minute Order of August 21, 2018, and as Opposition to #18 Motion to Set Aside Default and to Dismiss filed by Defendants Soriano, Porrino and Schutta" signed by Judge C. Kollar-Kotelly on 9/14/18) (ztd)
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Filing 23
Memorandum in opposition to re #20 MOTION for Writ of Mandamus Corrected Opposition to Plaintiff's Motion for Writ of Mandamus on behalf of State Defendants filed by CHRISTOPHER S. PORRINO, MICHAEL C. SCHUTTA, GEOFFREY SORIANO. (Attachments: #1 Certificate of Service, #2 Letter )(Costello, Ashley) (Main Document 23 replaced on 9/12/2018) (ztd). (Attachment 1 replaced on 9/12/2018) (ztd). (Attachment 2 replaced on 9/12/2018) (ztd). Modified on 9/12/2018 (ztd).
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NOTICE OF ERROR re #22 Memorandum in Opposition; emailed to ashley.costello@law.njoag.gov, cc'd 2 associated attorneys -- The PDF file you docketed contained errors: 1. Please refile document, 2. Your filing should not be on letterhead. The first page of all filings should always have the caption, case number with the judges initials, title and then the body (ztd, )
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Filing 22
ENTERED IN ERROR. . . . .Memorandum in opposition to re #20 MOTION for Writ of Mandamus Corrected Letter Brief in Opposition to Plaintiff's Motion for Writ of Mandamus on Behalf of State Defendants filed by CHRISTOPHER S. PORRINO, MICHAEL C. SCHUTTA, GEOFFREY SORIANO. (Costello, Ashley) Modified on 9/7/2018 (ztd).
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NOTICE OF ERROR re #21 Memorandum in Opposition; emailed to ashley.costello@law.njoag.gov, cc'd 2 associated attorneys -- The PDF file you docketed contained errors: 1. Please refile document, 2. Please refer to LCvR 5.1(a) regarding correspondence. (ztd, )
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Filing 21
ENTERED IN ERROR. . . . .Memorandum in opposition to re #20 MOTION for Writ of Mandamus filed by CHRISTOPHER S. PORRINO, MICHAEL C. SCHUTTA, GEOFFREY SORIANO. (Costello, Ashley) Modified on 8/31/2018 (ztd).
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Filing 19
ORDER. The Court shall VACATE the portion of the Court's second Minute Order of August 21, 2018, requiring Plaintiff to show cause as to why Plaintiff's claims against Defendants Christopher S. Porrino, Geoffrey D. Soriano, and Michael C. Schutta should not be dismissed for improper venue. Plaintiff must respond to the #18 Motion filed by Defendants Porrino, Soriano, and Schutta by no later than SEPTEMBER 11, 2018. Defendants Porrino, Soriano, and Schutta shall respond by SEPTEMBER 25, 2018. See Order for further details. Signed by Judge Colleen Kollar-Kotelly on August 22, 2018. (lcckk1)
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Filing 18
First MOTION to Set Aside Default , First MOTION to Dismiss with prejudice, by CHRISTOPHER S. PORRINO, MICHAEL C. SCHUTTA, GEOFFREY SORIANO (Attachments: #1 Cover Letter, #2 Memorandum in Support Brief, #3 Certificate of Service, #4 Text of Proposed Order)(Costello, Ashley)
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MINUTE ORDER: Defendants Christopher S. Porrino, Geoffrey D. Soriano, and Michael C. Schutta appear to request a hearing on their #18 motion on September 17, 2018, "or as soon thereafter as counsel may be heard." In light of the briefing schedule set forth in the Court's #19 Order, the Court shall not hold a hearing on the date requested by these defendants. If the Court finds that a hearing would be of assistance in the resolution of their motion, the Court shall schedule such hearing upon the conclusion of briefing. A copy of this Minute Order shall be mailed to Plaintiff at his address of record. Signed by Judge Colleen Kollar-Kotelly on August 22, 2018. (lcckk1)
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Filing 20
MOTION for Writ of Mandamus by THOMAS I. GAGE; "Leave to file Granted" signed 8/21/18 by Judge C. Kollar-Kotelly (ztd)
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Filing 17
MEMORANDUM OPINION. Signed by Judge Colleen Kollar-Kotelly on August 21, 2018. (lcckk1)
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Filing 16
ORDER. The Court GRANTS Defendant Jay B. Bohn's #5 Motion to Dismiss Complaint Pursuant to Fed. R. Civ. P. 12(b) (2), (3) and (6), and, in an exercise of its discretion, shall DISMISS all claims against Defendant Bohn. See Order for further detail. Signed by Judge Colleen Kollar-Kotelly on August 21, 2018. (lcckk1)
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Filing 15
ORDER. The Court DENIES Plaintiff's #6 Motion for CM/ECF WITHOUT PREJUDICE. See Order for further details. The Clerk of the Court shall mail a copy of the Order to Plaintiff at his address of record. Signed by Judge Colleen Kollar-Kotelly on August 21, 2018. (lcckk1)
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MINUTE ORDER: In light of the Court's #16 Order and #17 Memorandum Opinion dismissing Defendant Jay B. Bohn for improper venue, and recognizing Plaintiff's apparent attempt to shop for a favorable forum, the Court hereby instructs Plaintiff to show cause by SEPTEMBER 11, 2018, as to why his claims against Defendants Somerset County, Christopher S. Porrino, City of Watchung, Geoffrey D. Soriano, Michael C. Schutta, and Somerset County Jail should not be dismissed as well for improper venue. See 28 U.S.C. 1406(a).....(VACATED IN PART PURSUANT TO ORDER FILED 8/22/2018) Furthermore, in light of Defendant Watchung's #14 Memorandum in Opposition to Plaintiff's #13 Motion for Default Judgment Against Defendants, Plaintiff shall, by SEPTEMBER 11, 2018, 1) show cause as to whether he has properly served Defendant Watchung, or 2) cause process to be properly served upon Defendant Watchung and proof of service to be filed with the Court, or establish good cause for the failure to do so. A copy of this Minute Order and, if it has not been already, Defendant Watchung's #14 Memorandum, shall be mailed to Plaintiff at his address of record.Signed by Judge Colleen Kollar-Kotelly on August 21, 2018. (lcckk1) Modified on 8/23/2018 (ztd). Modified on 8/30/2018 (znmw).
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MINUTE ORDER: The Court is in receipt of Defendant pro se Jay B. Bohn's #4 Motion for CM/ECF User Name and Password. Defendant Bohn has represented that he is an attorney in the State of New Jersey, "ha[s] been permitted to file documents electronically in both the United States District Court for the District of New Jersey and the United States Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit," and has otherwise complied with Local Civil Rule 5.4(b)(2). Accordingly, the Court GRANTS Defendant Bohn's #4 Motion. Signed by Judge Colleen Kollar-Kotelly on August 21, 2018. (lcckk1)
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Filing 14
Memorandum in opposition to re #11 , #13 MOTION for Default Judgment as to filed by CITY OF WATCHUNG. "Let this be filed as an Opposition to a default involving defendant "Watchung". signed by Judge C. Kollar-Kotelly (td)
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Filing 12
Clerk's ENTRY OF DEFAULT as to defendant: GEOFFREY SORIANO (td)
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Filing 11
Clerk's ENTRY OF DEFAULT as to defendants: CITY OF WATCHUNG, CHRISTOPHER S. PORRINO, MICHAEL C. SCHUTTA, SOMERSET COUNTY, SOMERSET COUNTY JAIL (td)
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Filing 13
MOTION for Default Judgment as to Defendants: CITY OF WATCHUNG, CHRISTOPHER S. PORRINO, MICHAEL C. SCHUTTA, SOMERSET COUNTY, SOMERSET COUNTY JAIL, GEOFFREY SORIANO by THOMAS I. GAGE (td)
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Filing 10
AFFIDAVIT FOR DEFAULT against defendants SOMERSET COUNTY,SOMERSET COUNTY JAIL,CHRISTOPHER S. PORRINO, CITY OF WATCHUNG,GEOFFREY SORIANO,MICHAEL C. SCHUTTA, by THOMAS I. GAGE. (td)
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Filing 9
REPLY to opposition to motion re #5 MOTION to Dismiss filed by JAY B. BOHN. (td)
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Filing 8
RETURN OF SERVICE/AFFIDAVIT of Summons and Complaint Executed. JAY B. BOHN served on 2/13/2018, answer due 3/6/2018; CITY OF WATCHUNG served on 2/13/2018, answer due 3/6/2018; CHRISTOPHER S. PORRINO served on 2/13/2018, answer due 3/6/2018; MICHAEL C. SCHUTTA served on 2/13/2018, answer due 3/6/2018; SOMERSET COUNTY served on 2/13/2018, answer due 3/6/2018; SOMERSET COUNTY JAIL served on 2/13/2018, answer due 3/6/2018; GEOFFREY SORIANO served on 2/16/2018, answer due 3/9/2018 (td)
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Filing 7
Memorandum in opposition to re #5 MOTION to Dismiss filed by THOMAS I. GAGE. (Attachments: #1 Exhibits)(td)
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Filing 6
MOTION for CM/ECF Password by THOMAS I. GAGE (td)
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Filing 5
MOTION to Dismiss Complaint #1 pursuant to Fed. R. Civ. P. 12(b)(2),(3)and(6) by JAY B. BOHN (td)
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Filing 4
MOTION for CM/ECF Password by JAY B. BOHN (td) Modified text on 2/23/2018 (td).
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Filing 3
ORDER ESTABLISHING PROCEDURES FOR CASES ASSIGNED TO JUDGE COLLEEN KOLLAR-KOTELLY. Signed by Judge Colleen Kollar-Kotelly on 02/13/18. (DM)
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Filing 2
Summons (7) Issued as to JAY B. BOHN, CITY OF WATCHUNG, CHRISTOPHER S. PORRINO, MICHAEL C. SCHUTTA, SOMERSET COUNTY, SOMERSET COUNTY JAIL, GEOFFREY SORIANO. (td)
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Filing 1
COMPLAINT against JAY B. BOHN, CITY OF WATCHUNG, CHRISTOPHER S. PORRINO, MICHAEL C. SCHUTTA, SOMERSET COUNTY, SOMERSET COUNTY JAIL, GEOFFREY SORIANO ( Filing fee $ 400, receipt number 461609326) with Jury Demand filed by THOMAS I. GAGE. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit 1, #2 Exhibit 2)(td)
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