Watters et al v. Board of School Directors of the City of Scranton et al
Plaintiff: Laurie Burdett, Molly Popish and Joshua Watters
Defendant: School District of the City of Scranton and Board of School Directors of the City of Scranton
Case Number: 3:2018cv02117
Filed: November 2, 2018
Court: US District Court for the Middle District of Pennsylvania
Presiding Judge: Robert D Mariani
Nature of Suit: Constitutional - State Statute
Cause of Action: 28 U.S.C. § 1441
Jury Demanded By: None
Docket Report

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Date Filed Document Text
December 21, 2018 Filing 18 BRIEF IN OPPOSITION re #4 MOTION TO DISMISS FOR FAILURE TO STATE A CLAIM filed by Laurie Burdett, Molly Popish, Joshua Watters. (Attachments: #1 Certificate of Service)(Gelman, Marc)
December 19, 2018 Filing 17 SPECIAL ADMISSIONS FORM APPROVED as to Ryan P. McCarthy, Esq.Signed by Honorable Robert D. Mariani on 12/19/18. (jam)
December 19, 2018 Filing 16 SPECIAL ADMISSIONS FORM APPROVED as to James E. Goodley, Esq.Signed by Honorable Robert D. Mariani on 12/19/18. (jam)
December 19, 2018 Filing 15 PETITION FOR SPECIAL ADMISSION (PRO HAC VICE) by Ryan P McCarthy on behalf of Joshua Watters, Laurie Burdett, Molly Popish Attorney Ryan P. McCarthy is seeking special admission. Filing fee $ 50, receipt number 0314-4628405., filed by on behalf of Joshua Watters, Laurie Burdett, Molly Popish.(McCarthy, Ryan)
December 18, 2018 Filing 14 PETITION FOR SPECIAL ADMISSION (PRO HAC VICE) by JAMES E GOODLEY on behalf of Joshua Watters, Laurie Burdett, Molly Popish Attorney James E. Goodley is seeking special admission. Filing fee $ 50, receipt number 0314-4628106., filed by on behalf of Joshua Watters, Laurie Burdett, Molly Popish.(GOODLEY, JAMES)
December 4, 2018 Filing 12 CASE MANAGEMENT ORDER - STANDARD CASE MANAGEMENT TRACK. ORDERED THAT: Plaintiffs shall file their Response to Defendants' Motion to Dismiss on or before 12/21/18, not to exceed 10,000 words. Fact discovery completed by 4/1/19. Dispositive motions filed by 5/25/19. See Order for additional details and deadlines. Signed by Honorable Robert D. Mariani on 12/4/18. (jam)
November 30, 2018 Filing 11 BRIEF IN SUPPORT re #4 MOTION TO DISMISS FOR FAILURE TO STATE A CLAIM filed by Board of School Directors of the City of Scranton, School District of the City of Scranton. (Attachments: #1 Unpublished Opinion(s) Compendium of Unpublished Opinions)(Menichini, Jennifer)
November 30, 2018 Filing 10 CASE MANAGEMENT PLAN (JOINT) by Laurie Burdett, Molly Popish, Joshua Watters. (Gelman, Marc)
November 28, 2018 Filing 9 Letter from Jennifer Menichini to Judge Mariani. (Menichini, Jennifer)
November 21, 2018 Opinion or Order Filing 7 ORDER granting Defts' #5 Motion to Exceed Word Count to Brief in Support to their Motion to Dismiss, not to exceed 10,000 words and filed by 11/30/18. Signed by Honorable Robert D. Mariani on 11/21/18 (ao)
November 21, 2018 Filing 6 COURT REPORTER NOTES OF PROCEEDINGS filed by K. Yeager of Teleconference before Judge Mariani on 11/21/18. In accordance with 28 U.S.C. Section 753(b), I certify that these original notes are a true and correct record of proceedings in the United States District Court for the Middle District of PA before Judge Mariani on 11/21/18. By s/ K. Yeager. (Court Reporter Notes are viewable by court staff only). (cr)
November 20, 2018 Filing 5 Unopposed MOTION to Exceed Page Limitation WORD COUNT and extend time to file brief by Board of School Directors of the City of Scranton, School District of the City of Scranton. (Attachments: #1 Certificate of Concurrence, #2 Proposed Order)(Menichini, Jennifer)
November 9, 2018 Filing 4 MOTION TO DISMISS FOR FAILURE TO STATE A CLAIM by Board of School Directors of the City of Scranton, School District of the City of Scranton. (Attachments: #1 Certificate of Nonconcurrence, #2 Proposed Order)(Menichini, Jennifer)
November 5, 2018 Opinion or Order Filing 3 SCHEDULING ORDER: Case Management Conference VIA TELEPHONE set for 12/4/2018 10:30 AM. The placement of the telephone conference call is the responsibility of the plaintiff. The completed Joint Case Management Plan must be filed at least 5 days prior to the Case Management Conference. See Order for additional details.Signed by Honorable Robert D. Mariani on 11/5/18. (jam) (Main Document 3 replaced on 11/5/2018) (jam).
November 5, 2018 Filing 2 LETTER ORDER Re: Case Assignment and Procedures.Signed by Honorable Robert D. Mariani on 11/5/18. (jam)
November 5, 2018 Receipt of payment from JOYCE CARMODY AND MORAN P.C. in the amount of $400.00 for CIVIL FILING FEE. Transaction posted on 11/2/2018. Receipt number 333062919 processed by gangeli. (jjs, )
November 2, 2018 Filing 1 NOTICE OF REMOVAL by School District of the City of Scranton, Board of School Directors of the City of Scranton from Lackawanna County, case number 18 cv 5192. (Filing fee $ 400 receipt number 333062919), filed by School District of the City of Scranton, Board of School Directors of the City of Scranton. (Attachments: #1 Part 2, #2 Part 3, #3 Civil Cover Sheet)(lh)

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Plaintiff: Laurie Burdett
Represented By: Marc L. Gelman
Represented By: Ryan P McCarthy
Represented By: JAMES E GOODLEY
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Plaintiff: Molly Popish
Represented By: Marc L. Gelman
Represented By: Ryan P McCarthy
Represented By: JAMES E GOODLEY
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Plaintiff: Joshua Watters
Represented By: Marc L. Gelman
Represented By: Ryan P McCarthy
Represented By: JAMES E GOODLEY
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Defendant: School District of the City of Scranton
Represented By: Joseph J. Joyce, III
Represented By: Matthew John Carmody
Represented By: Jennifer Menichini
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Defendant: Board of School Directors of the City of Scranton
Represented By: Joseph J. Joyce, III
Represented By: Matthew John Carmody
Represented By: Jennifer Menichini
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