DONDIEGO et al v. LEHIGH COUNTY BOARD OF ELECTIONS et al
| MARCIA DAY DONDIEGO, RUTHANN BAUSCH, JUDITH REED, RHODA EMEFA AMEDEKU, DANIEL STROHLER, SHARON STROHLER, BERNARD BOAKYE BOATENG, LORI RIEKER and LISA DANNER |
| LEHIGH COUNTY BOARD OF ELECTIONS, NORTHAMPTON COUNTY BOARD OF ELECTIONS and LEIGH M. CHAPMAN |
| NICK MILLER |
| REPUBLICAN PARTY OF PENNSYLVANIA, REPUBLICAN NATIONAL COMMITTEE and JARRETT COLEMAN |
| 5:2022cv02111 |
| May 31, 2022 |
| US District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania |
| JOHN M GALLAGHER |
| JEFFREY L SCHMEHL |
| Civil Rights: Voting |
| 42 U.S.C. § 1983 Civil Rights Act |
| None |
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Filing 49
ORDER THAT THIS MATTER IS DISMISSED WITH PREJUDICE PURSUANT TO RULE 41(A)(2) OF THE FEDERAL RULES OF CIVIL PROCEDURE. THE HEARING SCHEDULED FOR JUNE 21, 2022 IS CANCELED. SIGNED BY HONORABLE JEFFREY L. SCHMEHL ON 6/16/22. 6/16/22 ENTERED AND COPIES E-MAILED.(mas)
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| Filing 48 Letter dated 06/16/2022 by NORTHAMPTON COUNTY BOARD OF ELECTIONS. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit Exhibit A, #2 Exhibit Exhibit B)(SANTEE, RICHARD) |
| Filing 47 Letter dated June 16, 2022 by MARCIA DAY DONDIEGO. (MOBILIO, MATTHEW) |
| Filing 46 Letter dated June 15, 2022 by REPUBLICAN NATIONAL COMMITTEE, REPUBLICAN PARTY OF PENNSYLVANIA. (KING, THOMAS) |
| Filing 45 Letter dated June 15, 2022 by MARCIA DAY DONDIEGO. (MOBILIO, MATTHEW) |
| Filing 44 STIPULATION OF SETTLEMENT by MARCIA DAY DONDIEGO. (MOBILIO, MATTHEW) |
| Filing 43 STIPULATION OF SETTLEMENT by MARCIA DAY DONDIEGO. (MOBILIO, MATTHEW) |
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Filing 42
ORDER THAT AN IN-PERSON EVIDENTIARY HEARING SHALL BE HELD ON TUESDAY, JUNE 21, 2022, AT 10:00 A.M., AT THE READING STATION, THE GATEWAY BUILDING, 201 PENN STREET, 5TH FLOOR, READING, PA. SIGNED BY HONORABLE JEFFREY L. SCHMEHL ON 6/14/22. 6/14/22 ENTERED AND COPIES E-MAILED.(mas)
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| Filing 41 Minute Entry for proceedings held before HONORABLE JEFFREY L. SCHMEHL. Telephone Conference held on 6/14/22. (mas) |
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Filing 40
ORDER THAT THE UNITED STATES MAGISTRATE JUDGE ASSIGNED TO THE ABOVE CAPTIONED CASE IS MAGISTRATE JUDGE PAMELA A. CARLOS. SIGNED BY CLERK OF COURT GEORGE V WYLESOL, CLERK OF COURT ON 6/13/22. 6/13/22 ENTERED AND COPIES E-MAILED.(mas)
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Filing 39
ORDER THAT A TELEPHONE CONFERENCE SHALL BE HELD ON TUESDAY, JUNE 14, 2022 AT 11:00 A.M. COUNSEL SHALL USE DIAL IN NUMBER 888-204-5984 ACCESS CODE 3221457. COUNSEL SHALL FOLLOW JUDGE SCHMEHLS POLICIES AND PROCEDURES WHICH CAN BE FOUND AT WWW.PAED.USCOURTS.GOV. SIGNED BY HONORABLE JEFFREY L. SCHMEHL ON 6/9/22. 6/9/22 ENTERED AND COPIES E-MAILED.(mas)
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Filing 38
ORDER THAT THE ABOVE CAPTIONED IS REASSIGNED FROM THE CALENDAR OF THE HONORABLE JOHN M. GALLAGHER TO THE CALENDAR OF THE HONORABLE JEFFREY L. SCHMEHL FOR FURTHER PROCEEDINGS. SIGNED BY CLERK OF COURT GEORGE V WYLESOL, CLERK OF COURT ON 6/9/22. 6/9/22 ENTERED AND COPIES E-MAILED.(mas)
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| Filing 37 Minute Entry for proceedings held before HONORABLE JOHN M. GALLAGHER. Evidentiary Hearing held on 6/8/22. (mas) |
| Filing 36 Intervenor COMPLAINT, filed by NICK MILLER.(er) |
| Filing 35 ANSWER TO COMPLAINT FOR DECLARATORY RELIEFAND EMERGENCY INJUNCTIVE RELIEF by JARRETT COLEMAN.(er) Modified on 6/8/2022 (er). |
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Filing 34
ORDER THAT THE MOTION TO INTERVENE FILED BY JARRETT COLEMAN (ECF NO. 30), IS GRANTED. JARRETT COLEMAN IS HEREBY GRANTED INTERVENOR STATUS AS A DEFENDANT IN THIS CASE. THE CLERK IS DIRECTED TO FILE THE ANSWER TO COMPLAINT ATTACHED AS EXHIBIT 1 TO THE MOTION (ECF NO. 30-1). SIGNED BY HONORABLE JOHN M. GALLAGHER ON 6/7/22. 6/8/22 ENTERED AND COPIES E-MAILED.(er)
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Filing 33
ORDER THAT MOTION TO INTERVENE FILED BY NICK MILLER (ECF NO. 25), IS GRANTED. NICK MILLER IS HEREBY GRANTED INTERVENOR STATUS AS A PLAINTIFF IN THIS CASE. THE CLERK IS DIRECTED TO FILE THE PROPOSED JOINDER IN PLAINTIFFS' COMPLAINT (ECF NO. 25-2). SIGNED BY HONORABLE JOHN M. GALLAGHER ON 6/7/22.6/8/22 ENTERED AND COPIES E-MAILED.(er)
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| Filing 32 ANSWER AND AFFIRMATIVE DEFENSES by REPUBLICAN NATIONAL COMMITTEE, REPUBLICAN PARTY OF PENNSYLVANIA.(er) |
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Filing 31
ORDER THAT THE MOTION TO INTERVENE FILED BY THE REPUBLICAN PARTY OF PENNSYLVANIA AND THE REPUBLICAN NATIONAL COMMITTEE (COLLECTIVELY, THE "REPUBLICAN COMMITTEES") (ECF NO. 17), IS GRANTED. THE REPUBLICAN COMMITTEES ARE HEREBY GRANTED INTERVENOR STATUS AS DEFENDANTS IN THIS CASE. THE CLERK IS DIRECTED TO FILE THE REPUBLICAN COMMITTEES' ANSWER AND AFFIRMATIVE DEFENSES (ECF NO. 17-1). SIGNED BY HONORABLE JOHN M. GALLAGHER ON 6/7/22.6/8/22 ENTERED AND COPIES E-MAILED.(er)
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| Filing 30 PETITION TO INTERVENE, EXHIBTS, BRIEF by JARRETT COLEMAN. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit, #2 Brief, #3 Text of Proposed Order)(rf, ) |
| Filing 29 NOTICE of Appearance by LUCAS JOHN REPKA on behalf of LEHIGH COUNTY BOARD OF ELECTIONS (REPKA, LUCAS) |
| Filing 28 NOTICE of Appearance by JOSHUA S. MAZIN on behalf of LEHIGH COUNTY BOARD OF ELECTIONS (MAZIN, JOSHUA) |
| Filing 27 STIPULATION Joint Stipulation of Facts by LEHIGH COUNTY BOARD OF ELECTIONS. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit Exhibit A, #2 Exhibit Exhibit B, #3 Exhibit Exhibit C, #4 Exhibit Exhibit D, #5 Exhibit Exhibit E, #6 Exhibit Exhibit F)(MURRAY, SARAH) |
| Filing 26 NOTICE of Appearance by RICHARD EUGENE SANTEE on behalf of NORTHAMPTON COUNTY BOARD OF ELECTIONS, NORTHAMPTON COUNTY BOARD OF ELECTIONS (SANTEE, RICHARD) |
| Filing 25 MOTION to Intervene filed by NICK MILLER.. (Attachments: #1 Brief, #2 Exhibit A: Proposed Pleading, #3 Text of Proposed Order, #4 Certificate of Service)(FORD, TIMOTHY) |
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Filing 24
ORDER THAT THE APPLICATION FOR ATTORNEY SPENCER G. SCHARFF IS GRANTED. SIGNED BY HONORABLE JOHN M. GALLAGHER ON 6/6/22. 6/6/22 ENTERED AND COPIES MAILED TO UNREPS AND E-MAILED.(mas)
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Filing 23
ORDER THAT THE APPLICATION FOR ATTORNEY MARINA EISNER IS GRANTED. SIGNED BY HONORABLE JOHN M. GALLAGHER ON 6/6/22. 6/6/22 ENTERED AND COPIES MAILED TO UNREPS AND E-MAILED.(mas)
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Filing 22
ORDER THAT THE APPLICTION OF ATTORNEY CHRISTINE P. SUN IS GRANTED. SIGNED BY HONORABLE JOHN M. GALLAGHER ON 6/6/22. 6/6/22 ENTERED AND COPIES MAILED TO UNREPS AND E-MAILED.(mas)
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| Filing 21 APPLICATION for Admission Pro Hac Vice of Spencer G. Scharff by LEIGH M. CHAPMAN. ( Filing fee $ 40 receipt number APAEDC-15964894.). (MULLEN, KATHLEEN) |
| Filing 20 APPLICATION for Admission Pro Hac Vice of Marina Eisner by LEIGH M. CHAPMAN. ( Filing fee $ 40 receipt number APAEDC-15964849.). (MULLEN, KATHLEEN) |
| Filing 19 APPLICATION for Admission Pro Hac Vice of Christine P. Sun by LEIGH M. CHAPMAN. ( Filing fee $ 40 receipt number APAEDC-15964192.). (MULLEN, KATHLEEN) |
| Filing 18 Memorandum in Support of Motion to Intervene re #17 MOTION to Intervene filed by REPUBLICAN NATIONAL COMMITTEE, REPUBLICAN PARTY OF PENNSYLVANIA. (KING, THOMAS) |
| Filing 17 MOTION to Intervene filed by REPUBLICAN PARTY OF PENNSYLVANIA, REPUBLICAN NATIONAL COMMITTEE.Brief. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit Exhibit 1, #2 Text of Proposed Order Proposed Order)(KING, THOMAS) |
| DOC. 15 AND 16 MAILED TO UNREP. (sg) |
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Filing 16
ORDER THAT AN IN-PERSON EVIDENTIARY HEARING IS SCHEDULED FOR WEDNESDAY, JUNE 8, 2022, AT 9:00 A.M., IN THE EDWARD N. CAHN FEDERAL BUILDING, IN COURTROOM 4B, UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT LOCATED AT 504 WEST HAMILTON STREET, ALLENTOWN, PENNSYLVANIA 18104. SIGNED BY HONORABLE JOHN M. GALLAGHER ON 6/3/22. 6/3/22 ENTERED AND COPIES (NOT MAILED TO UNREP) E-MAILED.(er)
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Filing 15
ORDER THAT PARAGRAPH 1 OF THIS COURTS ORDER OF JUNE 1, 2022 (ECF NO. 11) IS AMENDED AS FOLLOWS: 1. PER AGREEMENT OF THE PARTIES, DEFENDANTS LEHIGH COUNTY BOARD OF ELECTIONS AND NORTHAMPTON COUNTY BOARD OF ELECTIONS ARE SPECIFICALLY DIRECTED NOT TO FINALLY CERTIFY THE RETURNS IN THE 2022 DEMOCRATIC PRIMARY FOR STATE SENATE DISTRICT 14 AND ANY OTHER RACES FOR WHICH THE ISSUES RAISED IN THIS LITIGATION MAY BE OUTCOME-DETERMINATIVE DURING THE PENDENCY OF THIS LITIGATION. THE REMAINDER OF THE ORDER REMAINS IN FULL FORCE AND EFFECT. SIGNED BY HONORABLE JOHN M. GALLAGHER ON 6/3/22. 6/3/22 ENTERED AND COPIES MAILED (NOT MAILED TO UNREP) AND E-MAILED.(er)
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| Filing 14 Letter dated 06/03/2022 by LEIGH M. CHAPMAN. (MULLEN, KATHLEEN) |
| Filing 13 NOTICE of Appearance by SARAH M. MURRAY on behalf of LEHIGH COUNTY BOARD OF ELECTIONS with Certificate of Service(MURRAY, SARAH) |
| Filing 12 NOTICE of Appearance by KATHLEEN A. MULLEN on behalf of LEIGH M. CHAPMAN with COS(MULLEN, KATHLEEN) |
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Filing 11
ORDER THAT PER AGREEMENT OF THE PARTIES, DEFENDANTS LEHIGH COUNTY BOARD OF ELECTIONS AND NORTHAMPTON COUNTY BOARD OF ELECTIONS ARE SPECIFICALLY DIRECTED NOT TO FINALLY CERTIFY THE RETURNS OF THE 2022 PRIMARY ELECTION DURING THE PENDENCY OF THIS LITIGATION. THE COURT WILL STAY CONSIDERATION OF PLAINTIFFS REQUEST FOR TEMPORARY RESTRAINING ORDER IN LIGHT OF DEFENDANTS AGREEMENT NOT TO FINALLY CERTIFY THE ELECTION. DEFENDANTS SHALL FILE ANSWERS TO THE COMPLAINT ON OR BEFORE JUNE 10, 2022. PLAINTIFFS AND DEFENDANTS SHALL EACH FILE SIMULTANEOUS MOTIONS FOR SUMMARY JUDGMENT AND BRIEFS IN SUPPORT ON JUNE 10, 2022. MOTIONS FOR SUMMARY JUDGMENT SHALL BE FILED IN ACCORDANCE WITH JUDGE GALLAGHERS POLICIES AND PROCEDURES. THE PARTIES SHALL FILE RESPONSIVE BRIEFS TO THE MOTIONS FOR SUMMARY JUDGMENT ON OR BEFORE JUNE 17, 2022. SIGNED BY HONORABLE JOHN M. GALLAGHER ON 6/1/22. 6/1/22 ENTERED AND COPIES MAILED AND E-MAILED BY COURTROOM DEPUTY.(mas)
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| Filing 10 (DOCKETED IN ERROR, DUPLICATE OF DOC. #9 ) Minute Entry for proceedings held before HONORABLE JOHN M. GALLAGHER. Status Conference held on 6/1/22. (mas) Modified on 6/1/2022 (mas). (Main Document 10 replaced on 6/1/2022) (mas). Modified on 6/2/2022 (md). |
| Filing 9 Minute Entry for proceedings held before HONORABLE JOHN M. GALLAGHER: a Telephone Status Conference held on 6/1/22. Court Reporter: None. (er) |
| Filing 8 NOTICE OF STATUS CONFERENCE. TAKE NOTICE, that a Telephone Status Conference, in the above case has been set as follows: Lead counsel shall appear VIA TELEPHONE for a Status Conference in the above-captioned matter on Wednesday, June 1, 2022 at 10:00 AM, at the United States District Court located at 504 West Hamilton Street, Suite 4701, Allentown, Pennsylvania. (er) |
| Filing 7 Minute Entry for proceedings held before HONORABLE JOHN M. GALLAGHER: a Telephonic Status Conference held on 5/31/22. Court Reporter: None. (er) |
| Filing 6 NOTICE OF STATUS CONFERENCE. TAKE NOTICE, that a Telephone Status Conference, in the above case has been set as follows: Lead counsel shall appear VIA TELEPHONE for a Status Conference in the above-captioned matter on Tuesday, May 31, 2022 at 4:30 PM, at the United States District Court located at 504 West Hamilton Street, Suite 4701, Allentown, Pennsylvania. (er) |
| Filing 5 Summons Issued as to LEIGH M. CHAPMAN, LEHIGH COUNTY BOARD OF ELECTIONS, NORTHAMPTON COUNTY BOARD OF ELECTIONS. Forwarded To: Counsel on 5/31/22 (er) |
| Filing 4 EXHIBIT Designation Form by RHODA EMEFA AMEDEKU, RUTHANN BAUSCH, BERNARD BOAKYE BOATENG, LISA DANNER, MARCIA DAY DONDIEGO, JUDITH REED, LORI RIEKER, DANIEL STROHLER, SHARON STROHLER. (MOBILIO, MATTHEW) Modified on 5/31/2022 (md). |
| Filing 3 Proposed Pretrial Order by RHODA EMEFA AMEDEKU, RUTHANN BAUSCH, BERNARD BOAKYE BOATENG, LISA DANNER, MARCIA DAY DONDIEGO, JUDITH REED, LORI RIEKER, DANIEL STROHLER, SHARON STROHLER. (MOBILIO, MATTHEW) Modified on 5/31/2022 (md). |
| Filing 2 Emergency MOTION for Temporary Restraining Order filed by RHODA EMEFA AMEDEKU, RUTHANN BAUSCH, BERNARD BOAKYE BOATENG, LISA DANNER, MARCIA DAY DONDIEGO, JUDITH REED, LORI RIEKER, DANIEL STROHLER, SHARON STROHLER, Brief. (Attachments: #1 Brief)(MOBILIO, MATTHEW) Modified on 5/31/2022 (md). |
| Filing 1 COMPLAINT against All Defendants ( Filing fee $ 402 receipt number APAEDC-15951510.), filed by RHODA EMEFA AMEDEKU, RUTHANN BAUSCH, BERNARD BOAKYE BOATENG, LISA DANNER, MARCIA DAY DONDIEGO, JUDITH REED, LORI RIEKER, DANIEL STROHLER, SHARON STROHLER. (Attachments: #1 Civil Cover Sheet, #2 Designation Form, #3 Exhibit, #4 Exhibit, #5 Exhibit, #6 Exhibit, #7 Exhibit, #8 Exhibit, #9 Exhibit, #10 Exhibit, #11 Exhibit)(MOBILIO, MATTHEW) (Attachment 1 replaced on 5/31/2022) (sbt). (Attachment 2 replaced on 5/31/2022) (sbt). Modified on 5/31/2022 (md). |
| Attorneys are required by local rule to complete and file both a Civil Cover Sheet and a Designation Form. Plaintiff's counsel is directed to file COMPLETED designation form in this case using the Exhibit docket event. (sbt) |
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