Ewideh et al v. Homesite Insurance Company of The Midwest et al
Plaintiff: Omar Ewideh and Nivertiti Geaith
Defendant: Homesite Insurance Company of The Midwest, American Family Insurance Company, AFICS INC, Suzanne R. Fisher, James Walsh and Ciprani and Werner P.C.
Case Number: 1:2023cv00812
Filed: May 17, 2023
Court: US District Court for the Middle District of Pennsylvania
Presiding Judge: Martin C Carlson
Referring Judge: Jennifer P Wilson
Nature of Suit: Insurance
Cause of Action: 28 U.S.C. § 1331 Fed. Question: Insurance Contract
Jury Demanded By: Plaintiff
Docket Report

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Date Filed Document Text
July 14, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 46 EXHIBIT constitution of the United States for the honorable judge Carlson by Omar Ewideh, Nivertiti Geaith re #45 Letter. (Ewideh, Omar)
July 14, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 45 Letter from Plaintiffs . (Ewideh, Omar)
July 14, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 44 MEMORANDUM OPINION AND ORDER - The plaintiffs motions (Docs. #41 , #42 , #43 ), which seek our recusal are DENIED. Signed by Magistrate Judge Martin C. Carlson on July 14, 2023. (kjn)
July 13, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 43 MOTION for Recusal by Omar Ewideh, Nivertiti Geaith.(Ewideh, Omar)
July 13, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 42 MOTION for Recusal by Omar Ewideh, Nivertiti Geaith.(Ewideh, Omar)
July 13, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 41 MOTION for Recusal by Omar Ewideh, Nivertiti Geaith.(Ewideh, Omar)
July 13, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 40 ORDER - IT IS ORDERED that on or before July 14, 2023, the plaintiffs shall either submit a written explanation to the court for their apparent, material misstatement in their filings, or seek leave of court to withdraw these documents. Signed by Magistrate Judge Martin C. Carlson on July 13, 2023. (kjn)
July 13, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 39 APPENDIX by Omar Ewideh, Nivertiti Geaith. to #22 Order,,, Set Motion and R&R Dealines/Hearings,,, Terminate Motions,, Evidence that the defendants have failed to cooperate in discovery in a previous case. (Ewideh, Omar)
July 12, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 38 APPENDIX by Omar Ewideh, Nivertiti Geaith. to #29 MOTION to Vacate #28 Notice of Voluntary Dismissal MOTION to Strike #28 Notice of Voluntary Dismissal , #31 Order,,,, Terminate Motions,,,, Set Motion and R&R Dealines/Hearings,,, #30 Brief in Support, #37 Order,, #28 Notice of Voluntary Dismissal, #34 Appendix, #35 MOTION Voluntary dismissal without prejudice re #29 MOTION to Vacate #28 Notice of Voluntary Dismissal MOTION to Strike #28 Notice of Voluntary Dismissal , #31 Order,,,, Terminate Motions,,,, Set Motion and R&R Dealin, #32 MOTION to Enforce , #36 MOTION Voluntary dismissal without prejudice re #29 MOTION to Vacate #28 Notice of Voluntary Dismissal MOTION to Strike #28 Notice of Voluntary Dismissal , #31 Order,,,, Terminate Motions,,,, Set Motion and R&R Dealin . (Ewideh, Omar)
July 12, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 37 ORDER vacating brief #31 Order. In light of the multiple fulsome filings submitted by the pltfs, (Docs. 32-36), the question of whether the pltfs can voluntarily dismiss this action by notice is deemed ripe for resolution. Finally, acting out of an abundance of caution we put all parties on notice that, if they wish to submit any further legal memoranda to the court on this issue, they should notify the court in writing no later than July 14, 2023, and must submit their supplemental memoranda no later than July 18, 2023. We will then promptly address this issue. Signed by Magistrate Judge Martin C. Carlson on July 12, 2023. (kjn)
July 11, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 36 MOTION Voluntary dismissal without prejudice re #29 MOTION to Vacate #28 Notice of Voluntary Dismissal MOTION to Strike #28 Notice of Voluntary Dismissal , #31 Order,,,, Terminate Motions,,,, Set Motion and R&R Dealines/Hearings,,, #30 Brief in Support, #28 Notice of Voluntary Dismissal, #32 MOTION to Enforce by Omar Ewideh, Nivertiti Geaith.(Ewideh, Omar)
July 11, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 35 MOTION Voluntary dismissal without prejudice re #29 MOTION to Vacate #28 Notice of Voluntary Dismissal MOTION to Strike #28 Notice of Voluntary Dismissal , #31 Order,,,, Terminate Motions,,,, Set Motion and R&R Dealines/Hearings,,, #30 Brief in Support, #28 Notice of Voluntary Dismissal, #32 MOTION to Enforce by Omar Ewideh, Nivertiti Geaith.(Ewideh, Omar)
July 10, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 34 APPENDIX by Omar Ewideh, Nivertiti Geaith. to #31 Order,,,, Terminate Motions,,,, Set Motion and R&R Dealines/Hearings,,, #28 Notice of Voluntary Dismissal, #32 MOTION to Enforce . (Ewideh, Omar)
July 10, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 33 APPENDIX by Omar Ewideh, Nivertiti Geaith. to #31 Order,,,, Terminate Motions,,,, Set Motion and R&R Dealines/Hearings,,, #28 Notice of Voluntary Dismissal, #32 MOTION to Enforce . (Ewideh, Omar)
July 10, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 32 MOTION to Enforce by Omar Ewideh, Nivertiti Geaith.(Ewideh, Omar)
July 10, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 31 ORDER - Since the pltfs prior complaint is now a legal nullity, these motions (Docs. #9 , #25 , #26 ), are DISMISSED as moot. However, this order is entered without prejudice to the assertion of any defenses or dispositive motions that the defendants may believe are appropriate with respect to the pltfs amended complaint. With respect to the dfts motion to vacate the pltfs voluntary dismissal, (Doc. #29 ), given the grave allegations of litigation misconductset forth in this pleading, IT IS ORDERED that the pltfs are directed to respond to this motion on or before July 21, 2023. Pursuant to Local Rule 7.7 the movants may then file a reply brief on or before August 4, 2023. Signed by Magistrate Judge Martin C. Carlson on July 10, 2023. (kjn)
July 7, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 30 BRIEF IN SUPPORT re #29 MOTION to Vacate #28 Notice of Voluntary Dismissal MOTION to Strike #28 Notice of Voluntary Dismissal filed by Ciprani and Werner P.C., Suzanne R. Fisher, James Walsh. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit(s), #2 Exhibit(s))(Walsh, James)
July 7, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 29 MOTION to Vacate #28 Notice of Voluntary Dismissal , MOTION to Strike #28 Notice of Voluntary Dismissal by Ciprani and Werner P.C., Suzanne R. Fisher, James Walsh. (Attachments: #1 Certificate of Service, #2 Proposed Order)(Walsh, James)
July 3, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 28 NOTICE of Voluntary Dismissal by Omar Ewideh, Nivertiti Geaith (Ewideh, Omar)
July 3, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 27 AMENDED COMPLAINT against Homesite Insurance Company of The Midwest, filed by Nivertiti Geaith, Omar Ewideh.(Ewideh, Omar)
July 3, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 26 MOTION Temp Stay Briefing re #9 MOTION to Dismiss for Failure to State a Claim , #10 Brief in Support by Omar Ewideh, Nivertiti Geaith.(Ewideh, Omar)
June 30, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 25 MOTION to Strike #9 MOTION to Dismiss for Failure to State a Claim , #10 Brief in Support by Omar Ewideh, Nivertiti Geaith.(Ewideh, Omar)
June 30, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 24 BRIEF IN OPPOSITION re #9 MOTION to Dismiss for Failure to State a Claim filed by Omar Ewideh, Nivertiti Geaith.(Ewideh, Omar)
June 29, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 23 ANSWER to #1 Complaint by James Walsh.(Walsh, James)
June 29, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 22 ORDER - Pltfs' mtn for omnibus relief #20 us DENIED as follows: The dfts mtn to stay discovery, #14 which is deemed unopposed is GRANTED, pending resolution of any dispositive mtns. The dfts mtn to quash improper service #12 , which is deemed unopposed is GRANTED without prejudice to the pltfs attempting to properly make service upon the dfts.The pltfs requests for filing oversized briefs and expediting case mgmnt ddls are DENIED until such time, if any, as the pltfs commence complying with this courts orders.The pltfs are DIRECTED to file a response to the outstanding mtn to dismiss, #9 , on or before 6/30/23, or this mtn will also be deemed unopposed. Signed by Magistrate Judge Martin C. Carlson on 6/29/23. (ma)
June 29, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 21 APPENDIX by Omar Ewideh, Nivertiti Geaith. to #20 First MOTION to Exceed Page Limitation MOTION for Extension of Time to File Brief to #6 Letter, #9 MOTION to Dismiss for Failure to State a Claim , #15 Brief in Support, #14 MOTION to Stay Discovery, #12 MOTION to Quash Service of Process, #17 Order MOTION for Hearing . (Ewideh, Omar)
June 28, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 20 First MOTION to Exceed Page Limitation , MOTION for Extension of Time to File Brief to #6 Letter, #9 MOTION to Dismiss for Failure to State a Claim , #15 Brief in Support, #14 MOTION to Stay Discovery, #12 MOTION to Quash Service of Process, #17 Order, #10 Brief in Support, #13 Brief in Support filed, MOTION for Hearing by Omar Ewideh, Nivertiti Geaith.(Ewideh, Omar)
June 26, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 19 SPECIAL ADMISSIONS FORM APPROVED as to Suzanne R. Fisher, Esquire. Signed by Honorable Jennifer P. Wilson on 6/26/2023. (ve)
June 26, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 18 PETITION FOR SPECIAL ADMISSION (PRO HAC VICE) by James J. Walsh on behalf of AFICS INC, American Family Insurance Company, Ciprani and Werner P.C., Suzanne R. Fisher, Homesite Insurance Company of The Midwest, James Walsh Attorney Suzanne Fisher is seeking special admission. Filing fee $ 50, receipt number APAMDC-6324049.. (Walsh, James)
June 26, 2023 Opinion or Order DOCKET ANNOTATION: Attorney Fisher's bar status verified. Attorney is in good standing. (sh)
June 20, 2023 Opinion or Order VERBAL ORDER REASSIGNING CASE - Case reassigned to Honorable Jennifer P. Wilson and Magistrate Judge Martin C. Carlson for all further proceedings. (jw)
June 16, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 17 ORDER - There is a motion to dismiss, a motion to quash service, and a motion to stay discovery pending in this case. (Docs. #9 , #12 , #14 ). With respect to these motions, the plaintiffs are ordered to respond to the motions no later than the dates set forth below: Motion to Dismiss: June 26, 2023. Motion to quash service: June 27, 2023. Motion to stay discovery: June 28, 2023. Signed by Magistrate Judge Martin C. Carlson on June 16, 2023. (kjn)
June 16, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 16 CONSENT FORM SENT (For Direct Assignment Cases to Magistrate Judges) to AFICS INC, American Family Insurance Company, Ciprani and Werner P.C., Omar Ewideh, Suzanne R. Fisher, Nivertiti Geaith, Homesite Insurance Company of The Midwest, James Walsh YOU MUST SAVE THIS FORM TO YOUR DESKTOP. THEN OPEN THE SAVED FORM AND COMPLETE THE REQUIRED SECTIONS. DO NOT FILE THIS FORM IN THE CLERKS OFFICE. THE COMPLETED FORM MUST BE E-MAILED TO consents@pamd.uscourts.gov OR IF YOU DO NOT HAVE AN E-MAIL ACCOUNT YOU MAY MAIL THE FORM TO Clerks Administrative Assistant, Clerks Office, P.O. Box 1148, Scranton, PA 18501-1148. Consent Form due by 7/17/2023 (kjn)
June 14, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 15 BRIEF IN SUPPORT re #14 MOTION to Stay Discovery filed by Ciprani and Werner P.C., Suzanne R. Fisher, James Walsh.(Walsh, James)
June 14, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 14 MOTION to Stay Discovery by Ciprani and Werner P.C., Suzanne R. Fisher, James Walsh. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit(s), #2 Proposed Order, #3 Certificate of Service)(Walsh, James)
June 13, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 13 BRIEF IN SUPPORT re #12 MOTION to Quash Service of Process filed by AFICS INC, American Family Insurance Company, Homesite Insurance Company of The Midwest.(Walsh, James)
June 13, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 12 MOTION to Quash Service of Process by AFICS INC, American Family Insurance Company, Homesite Insurance Company of The Midwest. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit(s), #2 Proposed Order, #3 Certificate of Service)(Walsh, James)
June 13, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 11 NOTICE of Appearance by James J. Walsh on behalf of AFICS INC, American Family Insurance Company, Homesite Insurance Company of The Midwest (Walsh, James)
June 12, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 10 BRIEF IN SUPPORT re #9 MOTION to Dismiss for Failure to State a Claim filed by Ciprani and Werner P.C., Suzanne R. Fisher, James Walsh. (Attachments: #1 Affidavit)(Walsh, James)
June 12, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 9 MOTION to Dismiss for Failure to State a Claim by Ciprani and Werner P.C., Suzanne R. Fisher, James Walsh. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit(s), #2 Exhibit(s), #3 Proposed Order, #4 Certificate of Service)(Walsh, James)
June 12, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 8 NOTICE of Appearance by James J. Walsh on behalf of Ciprani and Werner P.C., Suzanne R. Fisher, James Walsh (Walsh, James)
June 9, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 7 SUMMONS Returned Executed by Nivertiti Geaith, Omar Ewideh. AFICS INC served on 5/23/2023, answer due 6/13/2023; American Family Insurance Company served on 5/23/2023, answer due 6/13/2023; Ciprani and Werner P.C. served on 5/23/2023, answer due 6/13/2023; Suzanne R. Fisher served on 5/23/2023, answer due 6/13/2023; Homesite Insurance Company of The Midwest served on 5/23/2023, answer due 6/13/2023; James Walsh served on 5/23/2023, answer due 6/13/2023. (Ewideh, Omar)
June 9, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 6 Letter from PLAINTIFFS TO HON. MARTIN C. CARLSON . (Ewideh, Omar)
May 19, 2023 Opinion or Order Receipt of payment from OMAR EWIDEH in the amount of $402.00 for Civil Filing Fee- Non-Prisoner. Transaction posted on 5/18/2023. Receipt number 111100894 processed by AA. (jjs)
May 18, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 5 Letter from Plaintiff . (Ewideh, Omar)
May 18, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 4 PRO SE LETTER ISSUED providing the case number to both plaintiffs. (Attachments: #1 Geaith Pro Se Letter) (ibr)
May 18, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 3 STANDING PRACTICE ORDER. (ibr)
May 18, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 2 Summons Issued as to All Defendants and provided TO PRO SE PLAINTIFF ELECTRONICALLY VIA ECF for service on Defendant(s)in the manner prescribed by Rule 4 of the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure. (NOTICE TO ATTORNEYS RECEIVING THE SUMMONS ELECTRONICALLY: You must print the summons and the attachment when you receive it in your e-mail and serve the complaint on all defendants in the manner prescribed by Rule 4 of the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure). (Attachments: #1 Summons Packet) (ibr)
May 18, 2023 Opinion or Order DOCKET ANNOTATION: Filing Fee accepted over the counter on 05/17/2023 in Harrisburg, will be processed on 05/18/2023. (ibr)
May 17, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 1 COMPLAINT and Complaint for Declaratory and TRO against All Defendants, filed by Nivertiti Geaith, Omar Ewideh. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit(s), #2 Civil Cover Sheet) (ibr)

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