KNOUSE v. DOLLAR GENERAL et al
Plaintiff: ANN KNOUSE
Defendant: DOLLAR GENERAL, DOLGENCORP, INC., DOLGENCORP, LLC, DOLGEN, LLC, STILLWATER DG, LLC, DGB BUYER (PA), LLC, JOHN DOE(S) I-V, JOHN DOE(S) VI-X and JOHN DOE(S) XI-XV
Case Number: 2:2026cv03348
Filed: May 15, 2026
Court: U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania
Presiding Judge: CHAD F KENNEY
Nature of Suit: P.I.: Other
Cause of Action: 28 U.S.C. § 1332 Diversity-Personal Injury
Jury Demanded By: Both
Docket Report

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Date Filed Document Text
June 9, 2026 Filing 25 Disclosure of Citizenship in Diversity Cases by ANN KNOUSE . (Sacchetta, Thomas)
June 3, 2026 Filing 24 Arbitration Procedural Order. 6/3/2026 Entered and copies e-mailed.(rv)
June 3, 2026 Filing 23 NOTICE of Hearing: VIRTUAL ARBITRATION HEARING SET FOR 9/29/2026 at 10:00 AM before a Single Arbitrator.(rv)
May 29, 2026 Filing 22 Notice Re: Arbitration Consent of Video Conference(HANNON, SEAN)
May 29, 2026 Filing 21 Notice Re: Arbitration Consent of Video Conference(Sacchetta, Thomas)
May 28, 2026 Filing 20 Notice Re: Arbitration Video Conference. (Attachments: #1 consent)(rv)
May 28, 2026 Filing 19 ANSWER to Complaint together with Affirmative Defenses by DGB BUYER (PA), LLC, DOLGEN, LLC, DOLGENCORP, INC., DOLGENCORP, LLC, DOLLAR GENERAL, STILLWATER DG, LLC.(HANNON, SEAN)
May 22, 2026 Filing 18 Disclosure Statement Form pursuant to FRCP 7.1 by STILLWATER DG, LLC.(HANNON, SEAN)
May 22, 2026 Filing 17 Disclosure Statement Form pursuant to FRCP 7.1 by DGB BUYER (PA), LLC.(HANNON, SEAN)
May 22, 2026 Filing 16 Disclosure Statement Form pursuant to FRCP 7.1 including Dollar General Corporation by DOLGENCORP, LLC.(HANNON, SEAN)
May 22, 2026 Filing 15 Disclosure of Citizenship in Diversity Cases by STILLWATER DG, LLC . (HANNON, SEAN)
May 22, 2026 Filing 14 Disclosure of Citizenship in Diversity Cases by DGB BUYER (PA), LLC . (HANNON, SEAN)
May 22, 2026 Filing 13 Disclosure of Citizenship in Diversity Cases by DOLGENCORP, LLC . (HANNON, SEAN)
May 19, 2026 Opinion or Order Filing 12 ORDER THAT PLAINTIFF AND DEFENDANTS ARE REQUIRED TO FILE OF RECORD THEIR DISCLOSURE OF CITIZENSHIP IN DIVERSITY JURISDICTION CASES (FORM ATTACHED), AT THE TIME OF FILING THEIR FIRST APPEARANCE OR BY 12:00 P.M. ON OR BEFORE MAY 27, 2026. SIGNED BY DISTRICT JUDGE CHAD F. KENNEY ON 5/19/26. 5/19/26 ENTERED AND COPIES E-MAILED.(amas)
May 19, 2026 Opinion or Order Filing 11 ORDER THAT, PURSUANT TO FEDERAL RULE OF CIVIL PROCEDURE 7.1,1 DEFENDANTS SHALL FILE THEIR CORPORATE DISCLOSURE STATEMENTS AT THE TIME OF FILING THEIR FIRST APPEARANCE OR BY 12:00 P.M. ON OR BEFORE MAY 27, 2026 (FORM ATTACHED). THIS ORDER ALSO SERVES AS A REMINDER TO DEFENDANTS OF THEIR CONTINUING OBLIGATION PURSUANT TO FEDERAL RULE OF CIVIL PROCEDURE 7.1(B)(2) TO PROMPTLY FILE A SUPPLEMENTAL STATEMENT OF ANY CHANGES TO THE INFORMATION REQUIRED BY FEDERAL RULE OF CIVIL PROCEDURE 7.1(A). SIGNED BY DISTRICT JUDGE CHAD F. KENNEY ON 5/19/26. 5/19/26 ENTERED AND COPIES E-MAILED.(amas)
May 19, 2026 Opinion or Order Filing 10 ORDER THAT THIS CASE HAS BEEN FLAGGED AS ELIGIBLE FOR MANDATORY ARBITRATION AND AN ARBITRATION HEARING WILL BE SCHEDULED WITHIN APPROXIMATELY 120 DAYS OF THE FILING OF AN ANSWER. NO INITIAL PRETRIAL CONFERENCE (RULE 16) WILL BE HELD, ETC. SIGNED BY DISTRICT JUDGE CHAD F. KENNEY ON 5/19/26. 5/19/26 ENTERED AND COPIES E-MAILED.(amas)
May 19, 2026 Opinion or Order Filing 9 ORDER THAT THE REMOVING DEFENDANTS SHALL, ON ECF, ANSWER OR OTHERWISE PLEAD TO THE COMPLAINT ON OR BEFORE JUNE 15, 2026. SIGNED BY DISTRICT JUDGE CHAD F. KENNEY ON 5/19/26. 5/19/26 ENTERED AND COPIES E-MAILED.(amas)
May 19, 2026 Opinion or Order Filing 8 ORDER THAT COUNSEL CONTEMPLATING FILING A MOTION UNDER FED. R. CIV. P. 12(B)(1), (B)(2), (B)(3), (B)(6), (E), OR (F), SHALL FIRST CONTACT OPPOSING COUNSEL TO DISCUSS THE SUBSTANCE OF THE CONTEMPLATED MOTION AND TO PROVIDE AN OPPORTUNITY TO CURE ANY ALLEGED PLEADING DEFICIENCIES OR STRIKE CERTAIN MATTERS. THIS CONFERENCE SHALL TAKE PLACE AT LEAST SEVEN (7) DAYS BEFORE THE FILING OF THE MOTION, ETC. SIGNED BY DISTRICT JUDGE CHAD F. KENNEY ON 5/19/26. 5/19/26 ENTERED AND COPIES E-MAILED.(amas)
May 18, 2026 Filing 7 NOTICE by DGB BUYER (PA), LLC, DOLGEN, LLC, DOLGENCORP, INC., DOLGENCORP, LLC, DOLLAR GENERAL, STILLWATER DG, LLC (HANNON, SEAN)
May 18, 2026 Filing 6 Opt In Notice of Procedure to Consent to Random Magistrate Judge Assignment (Attachments: #1 Consent)(sbt)
May 18, 2026 Filing 5 Letter re: Arbitration Certification (Attachments: #1 Arbitration Certification Form)(sbt)
May 18, 2026 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 DESIGNATION FORM in this case using the Notice (Other) docket event located in the Notices category. The statement certifying if the case is related was not answered. (sbt)
May 15, 2026 Filing 4 Disclosure Statement Form pursuant to FRCP 7.1 with Certificate of Service by STILLWATER DG, LLC.(HANNON, SEAN)
May 15, 2026 Filing 3 Disclosure Statement Form pursuant to FRCP 7.1 with Certificate of Service by DGB BUYER (PA), LLC.(HANNON, SEAN)
May 15, 2026 Filing 2 Disclosure Statement Form pursuant to FRCP 7.1 including Dollar General with Certificate of Service by DOLGENCORP, LLC.(HANNON, SEAN)
May 15, 2026 Filing 1 NOTICE OF REMOVAL by DGB BUYER (PA), LLC, DOLLAR GENERAL, STILLWATER DG, LLC, DOLGEN, LLC, DOLGENCORP, LLC, DOLGENCORP, INC. (Filing fee $ 405 receipt number APAEDC-19269695), filed by DGB BUYER (PA), LLC, DOLLAR GENERAL, STILLWATER DG, LLC, DOLGEN, LLC, DOLGENCORP, LLC, DOLGENCORP, INC.. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit A, #2 Exhibit B, #3 Exhibit C, #4 Exhibit D, #5 Exhibit E, #6 Exhibit F, #7 Exhibit G, #8 Exhibit H, #9 Exhibit I, #10 Exhibit J, #11 Civil Cover Sheet, #12 Designation Form)(HANNON, SEAN)

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