LAYTON v. PENNSYLVANIA DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS et al
Plaintiff: MAURICE A. LAYTON
Defendant: WILLIAM NICHOLSON, DR. LANE C. DEFRANCISO, PENNSYLVANIA DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS, CORRECT CARE SOLUTIONS, STEPHANIE WOOD, ALTOONA HOSPITAL and DR. DENISE SMYTH
Case Number: 2:2019cv00822
Filed: July 11, 2019
Court: US District Court for the Western District of Pennsylvania
Presiding Judge: Cynthia Reed Eddy
Nature of Suit: Prisoner Civil Rights (Prison Condition)
Cause of Action: 42 U.S.C. § 1983 pr
Jury Demanded By: None
Docket Report

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Date Filed Document Text
September 3, 2019 Filing 29 TEXT ORDER re #28 Notice of Voluntary Dismissal. As the attached Order 22 reflects, this case was closed on 8/22/2019, upon Plaintiff's filing of a Notice of Voluntary Dismissal #20 . Signed by Chief Magistrate Judge Cynthia Reed Eddy on 9/3/2019. Text-only entry; no PDF document will issue. This text-only entry constitutes the Order of the Court or Notice on the matter. (bsc)
August 29, 2019 Filing 28 NOTICE of Voluntary Dismissal by MAURICE A. LAYTON. (Attachments: #1 Envelope) (sdp)
August 23, 2019 Filing 27 TEXT ORDER denying as moot #24 Motion to Dismiss for Failure to State a Claim / Motion to Dismiss for Lack of Jurisdiction based on Plaintiff's Notice of Voluntary Dismissal #20 . Signed by Chief Magistrate Judge Cynthia Reed Eddy on 8/23/2019. Text-only entry; no PDF document will issue. This text-only entry constitutes the Order of the Court or Notice on the matter. (bsc)
August 23, 2019 Filing 26 US Marshal's Return as to Stephanie Wood. Order, Complaint Notice and Waiver mailed on 8-22-19 (sdp)
August 23, 2019 Filing 25 BRIEF in Support re #24 Motion to Dismiss for Failure to State a Claim, Motion to Dismiss/Lack of Jurisdiction filed by STEPHANIE WOOD. (Donahoe, Thomas)
August 23, 2019 Filing 24 MOTION TO DISMISS FOR FAILURE TO STATE A CLAIM , MOTION to Dismiss for Lack of Jurisdiction by STEPHANIE WOOD. (Attachments: #1 Proposed Order) (Donahoe, Thomas)
August 23, 2019 Filing 23 NOTICE of Appearance by Thomas L. Donahoe on behalf of STEPHANIE WOOD. (Donahoe, Thomas)
August 22, 2019 Filing 22 TEXT ORDER re #20 Notice of Voluntary Dismissal filed by MAURICE A. LAYTON. Pursuant to FRCP 41(a)(1)(A), the Clerk is to mark CASE CLOSED. Signed by Chief Magistrate Judge Cynthia Reed Eddy on 8/22/2019. Text-only entry; no PDF document will issue. This text-only entry constitutes the Order of the Court or Notice on the matter. (bsc)
August 21, 2019 Filing 21 MOTION to Extend Time to To File Certificate of Merit by MAURICE A. LAYTON. (Attachments: #1 Envelope) (sdp)
August 21, 2019 Filing 20 NOTICE of Voluntary Dismissal by MAURICE A. LAYTON. (sdp)
August 20, 2019 Opinion or Order Filing 19 ORDER: IT IS ORDERED that the United States Marshal is directed to mail a copy of the Complaint, notice of lawsuit and request for waiver of service of summons, and waiver, and this order to Defendant STEPHANIE WOOD, costs to be advanced by the United States of America. Defendant STEPHANIE WOOD is requested to waive service pursuant to Rule 4(d). Signed by Chief Magistrate Judge Cynthia Reed Eddy on 8/20/2019. (sms)
August 20, 2019 Filing 18 TEXT ORDER deferring briefing schedule re #16 MOTION to Dismiss Pursuant to FRCP 12(b) )1) and (6) by WILLIAM NICHOLSON, PENNSYLVANIA DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS until all defendants in this case have filed an answer or other responsive pleading to the Complaint. The Court will issue one omnibus response order at the appropriate time. Plaintiff is reminded that Defendant ALTOONA HOSPITAL has until 9/9/2019 to file an answer or other responsive pleading. Signed by Chief Magistrate Judge Cynthia Reed Eddy on 8/20/2019. Text-only entry; no PDF document will issue. This text-only entry constitutes the Order of the Court or Notice on the matter. (sms)
August 15, 2019 Filing 17 BRIEF in Support re #16 Motion to Dismiss filed by WILLIAM NICHOLSON, PENNSYLVANIA DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS. (Donahoe, Thomas)
August 15, 2019 Filing 16 MOTION to Dismiss Pursuant to FRCP 12(b) )1) and (6) by WILLIAM NICHOLSON, PENNSYLVANIA DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS. (Attachments: #1 Proposed Order) (Donahoe, Thomas)
August 7, 2019 Filing 15 TEXT ORDER granting #14 Motion for Extension of Time to Answer. ALTOONA HOSPITAL shall answer or otherwise respond to the Complaint by 9/9/2019. Signed by Chief Magistrate Judge Cynthia Reed Eddy on 8/7/2019. Text-only entry; no PDF document will issue. This text-only entry constitutes the Order of the Court or Notice on the matter. (sms)
August 6, 2019 Filing 14 MOTION for Extension of Time to File Answer by ALTOONA HOSPITAL. (Hartye, Frank)
August 6, 2019 Filing 13 NOTICE of Appearance by Frank J. Hartye on behalf of ALTOONA HOSPITAL. (Hartye, Frank)
July 24, 2019 Filing 12 NOTICE of Intention to Enter Judgment of Non Pros on Professional Liability Claim by CORRECT CARE SOLUTIONS, DENISE SMYTH (Malloy, Devon)
July 24, 2019 Filing 11 NOTICE of Intention to Enter Judgment of Non Pros on Professional Liability Claim by LANE C. DEFRANCISO (Neal, Cassidy)
July 22, 2019 Filing 10 NOTICE of Appearance by Devon A. Malloy on behalf of CORRECT CARE SOLUTIONS, DENISE SMYTH. (Malloy, Devon)
July 19, 2019 Filing 9 TEXT ORDER granting #8 Motion for Extension of Time to File response to Plaintiff's complaint filed by LANE C. DeFRANCISCO. Defendant shall file a response to Plaintiff's complaint by 9/9/2019. Signed by Chief Magistrate Judge Cynthia Reed Eddy on 7/19/2019. Text-only entry; no PDF document will issue. This text-only entry constitutes the Order of the Court or Notice on the matter. (bsc)
July 19, 2019 Filing 8 MOTION for Extension of Time to File Response/Reply to Plaintiff's Complaint by LANE C. DEFRANCISO. (Neal, Cassidy)
July 19, 2019 Filing 7 NOTICE of Appearance by Cassidy L. Neal on behalf of LANE C. DEFRANCISO. (Neal, Cassidy)
July 19, 2019 Update Answer Deadline: Answer due from LANE C. DEFRANCISO on 9/9/2019 (bsc)
July 18, 2019 Opinion or Order Filing 6 TEXT ORDER granting #5 Motion for Extension of Time to respond to complaint. Defendants William Nicholson and Pennsylvania Department of Corrections shall respond to Plaintiff's complaint on or before September 9, 2019. Signed by Magistrate Judge Cynthia Reed Eddy on 7/18/2019. Text-only entry; no PDF document will issue. This text-only entry constitutes the Order of the Court or Notice on the matter. (bsc)
July 18, 2019 Filing 5 MOTION for Extension of Time to File Response/Reply to complaint by WILLIAM NICHOLSON, PENNSYLVANIA DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS. (Attachments: #1 Proposed Order, #2 Exhibit) (Donahoe, Thomas)
July 18, 2019 Filing 4 NOTICE of Appearance by Thomas L. Donahoe on behalf of WILLIAM NICHOLSON, PENNSYLVANIA DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS. (Donahoe, Thomas)
July 18, 2019 Filing 3 TEXT ORDER granting #2 Motion to Extend Time to respond to complaint. Defendants Correct Care Solutions and Dr. Smyth shall respond to Plaintiff's complaint on or before September 9, 2019. Signed by Chief Magistrate Judge Cynthia Reed Eddy on 7/18/2019. Text-only entry; no PDF document will issue. This text-only entry constitutes the Order of the Court or Notice on the matter. (bsc)
July 18, 2019 Filing 2 MOTION to Extend Time to Respond to Complaint by CORRECT CARE SOLUTIONS, DENISE SMYTH. (Attachments: #1 Proposed Order) (Foreman, Samuel)
July 18, 2019 Update Answer Deadline: Answer due from CORRECT CARE SOLUTIONS on 9/9/2019; DENISE SMYTH on 9/9/2019 (bsc)
July 18, 2019 Update Answer Deadline: Answer due from WILLIAM NICHOLSON on 9/9/2019; PENNSYLVANIA DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS on 9/9/2019 (bsc)
July 10, 2019 Filing 1 NOTICE OF REMOVAL from Greene County, case number 402 AD 2019 Copies attached: complaint and exhibits (Filing fee, including Administrative fee, $400, receipt number 315-5205262), filed by DENISE SMYTH, CORRECT CARE SOLUTIONS. (Attachments: #1 Civil Cover Sheet, #2 Exhibit A, #3 Exhibit B, #4 Exhibit C) (sdp)

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Defendant: WILLIAM NICHOLSON
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Defendant: DR. LANE C. DEFRANCISO
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Defendant: STEPHANIE WOOD
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