BLACK et al v. JAMES et al
Plaintiff: SAMUEL P. BLACK, III, SAMUEL P. BLACK & ASSOCIATES D/B/A BLACK INSURANCE GROUP doing business as BLACK INSURANCE GROUP, ERIE MANAGEMENT GROUP, LLC, BLACK INTERESTS LIMITED PARTNERSHIP, HERO BX MANAGEMENT & CONSULTING, LLC, SB3, LLC, SB ERIE PROPERTIES, LLC, S.P. BLACK FAMILY HOLDINGS, LP and LAKE ERIE BIOFUELS, LLC D/B/A HERO BX doing business as HERO BX
Defendant: SOOMI JAMES, SUMI JAMES-BLACK, SUMI JAMES BLACK, SOOMI H JAMES, SOOMI HAM, SOOMI NHEI, SUMI JAMES, SOOMI MI, NICOLE BUZZARD, THE SUMI JAMES-BLACK 2022 IRREVOCABLE TRUST, THE JAMES BLACK 2020 IRREVOCABLE TRUST, THE SILVERTHORN 2021 IRREVOCABLE TRUST, THE SJB 2020 INHERITANCE TRUST, THE SPB III (HDAI) 2020 IRREVOCABLE TRUST, LOT 289, LLC, LOT 298, LLC, TOP ROAD, LLC, PRISM GLASS RECYCLING, LLC, SJB INVESTMENT ENTERPRISES, LLC, REABAH, INC., NETWORKING TECHNOLOGIES, LLC, KNOX MCLAUGHLIN GORNALL & SENNETT, P.C. and LOT 298
Case Number: 1:2024cv00128
Filed: May 12, 2024
Court: US District Court for the Western District of Pennsylvania
Presiding Judge: Susan Paradise Baxter
Nature of Suit: Racketeer/Corrupt Organization
Cause of Action: 28 U.S.C. § 1441 Petition for Removal- Racketeering (RICO)
Jury Demanded By: None
Docket Report

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Date Filed Document Text
July 9, 2024 Filing 19 REPLY BRIEF re #8 Motion to Dismiss for Failure to State a Claim filed by KNOX MCLAUGHLIN GORNALL & SENNETT, P.C.. (Whalen, Holly)
July 2, 2024 Opinion or Order Filing 18 TEXT ORDER granting #17 Consent MOTION for Extension of Time to File Response/Reply in Support of Motion to Dismiss, #8 MOTION TO DISMISS FOR FAILURE TO STATE A CLAIM. Defendant Knox McLaughlin Gornall & Sennett, P.C. shall file a Reply Brief in Support of Motion to Dismiss on or before July 9, 2024. Signed by Judge Susan Paradise Baxter on 7/2/2024. Text-only entry; no PDF document will issue. This text-only entry constitutes the Order of the Court or Notice on the matter. (snc)
July 1, 2024 Filing 17 Consent MOTION for Extension of Time to File Response/Reply in Support of Motion to Dismiss by KNOX MCLAUGHLIN GORNALL & SENNETT, P.C.. (Attachments: #1 Proposed Order) (Whalen, Holly)
June 27, 2024 Filing 16 BRIEF in Opposition re #8 Motion to Dismiss for Failure to State a Claim filed by SAMUEL P. BLACK, III. (Attachments: #1 Certificate of Service) (Segel, Elliot)
June 24, 2024 Filing 15 MOTION to Withdraw #6 MOTION for Recusal by SAMUEL P. BLACK, III. (Attachments: #1 Proposed Order, #2 Certificate of Service) (Segel, Elliot)
June 11, 2024 Filing 13 RESPONSE IN OPPOSITION to #4 Motion for Recusal filed by NICOLE BUZZARD. (cel)
June 11, 2024 Filing 12 RESPONSE IN OPPOSITION re #4 MOTION for Recusal filed by SOOMI JAMES. (cel) Modified text on 6/12/2024. (cel)
June 11, 2024 Filing 11 RESPONSE IN OPPOSITION to #4 Motion for Recusal, filed by KNOX MCLAUGHLIN GORNALL & SENNETT, P.C. (Maczuzak, Tara)
June 10, 2024 Filing 10 NOTICE of updated Defendants' addresses by Anthony Angelone (Attachments: #1 Certificate of Service) (Angelone, Anthony) Modified text on 6/11/2024. (cel)
June 10, 2024 Filing 9 BRIEF in Support re #8 Motion to Dismiss for Failure to State a Claim filed by KNOX MCLAUGHLIN GORNALL & SENNETT, P.C.. (Whalen, Holly)
June 10, 2024 Filing 8 MOTION TO DISMISS FOR FAILURE TO STATE A CLAIM by KNOX MCLAUGHLIN GORNALL & SENNETT, P.C.. (Attachments: #1 Certificate to Meet and Confer, #2 Proposed Order) (Whalen, Holly)
June 10, 2024 Filing 7 CERTIFICATE of Merit Pursuant to PA RCP 1042.10 as to Knox McLaughlin Gornall & Sennett, PC by Anthony Angelone on behalf of All Plaintiffs (Attachments: #1 Certificate of Service) (Angelone, Anthony)
June 7, 2024 Filing 6 MOTION for Recusal by SAMUEL P. BLACK, III. (Attachments: #1 Proposed Order, #2 Exhibit) (Segel, Elliot)
May 28, 2024 Opinion or Order Filing 5 TEXT ORDER Response/Briefing Schedule re #4 MOTION for Recusal by SAMUEL P. BLACK, III. IT IS ORDERED that Defendants shall file a response to motion on or before June 11, 2024. Signed by Judge Susan Paradise Baxter on 5/28/2024. Text-only entry; no PDF document will issue. This text-only entry constitutes the Order of the Court or Notice on the matter. (snc)
May 28, 2024 CLERK'S OFFICE QUALITY CONTROL MESSAGE re #4 Motion for Recusal. ERROR: Document should have been filed as two separate documents. CORRECTION: Attorney is advised that, in the future, documents of that nature are to be filed as separate documents. Clerk of Court docketed Memorandum / Brief in Support. This message is for informational purposes only. (cel)
May 28, 2024 CLERK'S OFFICE QUALITY CONTROL MESSAGE re #4 Motion for Recusal. ERROR: Signature on document and filer do not match. CORRECTION: Attorney advised of signature requirements. Attorney to resubmit the document using the Errata event., CLERK'S OFFICE QUALITY CONTROL MESSAGE. ERROR: Proposed Order, which is required for all motions in civil cases per Local Rule LCvR7, was not attached. CORRECTION: Attorney is advised to file a proposed order by using the Proposed Order event and linking it to the document in question. (cel)
May 28, 2024 BRIEF in Support re #4 Motion for Recusal filed by SAMUEL P. BLACK, III, BLACK INTERESTS LIMITED PARTNERSHIP, ERIE MANAGEMENT GROUP, LLC, HERO BX MANAGEMENT & CONSULTING, LLC, LAKE ERIE BIOFUELS, LLC, S.P. BLACK FAMILY HOLDINGS, LP, SAMUEL P. BLACK & ASSOCIATES, SB ERIE PROPERTIES, LLC, SB3, LLC. w/ #4 Motion for Recusal. (cel)
May 24, 2024 Filing 4 MOTION for Recusal by SAMUEL P. BLACK, III, BLACK INTERESTS LIMITED PARTNERSHIP, ERIE MANAGEMENT GROUP, LLC, HERO BX MANAGEMENT & CONSULTING, LLC, LAKE ERIE BIOFUELS, LLC, S.P. BLACK FAMILY HOLDINGS, LP, SAMUEL P. BLACK & ASSOCIATES, SB ERIE PROPERTIES, LLC, SB3, LLC. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit) (Nietupski, Gery) Modified text on 5/28/2024. (cel)
May 17, 2024 Filing 3 STIPULATION for Pleading Extension by KNOX MCLAUGHLIN GORNALL & SENNETT, P.C.. (Attachments: #1 Proposed Order) (Whalen, Holly)
May 13, 2024 Filing 2 Disclosure Statement identifying none as corporate parent or other affiliate by KNOX MCLAUGHLIN GORNALL & SENNETT, P.C. (Whalen, Holly) Modified text on 5/13/2024. (cel)
May 13, 2024 Judge Susan Paradise Baxter added. (cel)
May 12, 2024 Filing 1 NOTICE OF REMOVAL from Erie County, case number No. 2023-11750. (Filing fee, including Administrative fee, $405, receipt number APAWDC-8261311), filed by KNOX MCLAUGHLIN GORNALL & SENNETT, P.C.(Attachments: #1 Civil Cover Sheet, #2 Exhibit A, #3 Exhibit B, #4 Exhibit C, #5 Exhibit C-1, #6 Exhibit C-2) (Whalen, Holly) Modified text on 5/13/2024. (cel)

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Defendant: KNOX MCLAUGHLIN GORNALL & SENNETT, P.C.
Represented By: Holly M. Whalen
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Plaintiff: SAMUEL P. BLACK, III
Represented By: Anthony Angelone
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Plaintiff: SAMUEL P. BLACK & ASSOCIATES D/B/A BLACK INSURANCE GROUP doing business as BLACK INSURANCE GROUP
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