Case: Benjamin v. Pennsylvania Department of Public Welfare

Benjamin v. Department of Welfare of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania

Benjamin v. Department of Public Welfare of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania

Benjamin v. Department of Public Welfare of the Commonwealth of Virginia

Benjamin v. Department of Public Welfare of the Commonwealth of Virginia

Benjamin v. Department of Public Welfare of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania

Benjamin v. Department of Public Welfare of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania

Benjamin v. Department of Public Welfare of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania

Benjamin v. Department of Public Welfare of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania

Benjamin v. Department of Public Welfare of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania

COMPLAINT - N/C to cnsl.; no jury trial demanded. (Filing fee $350, Receipt Number 1605595) (Attachments: # 1 Civil Cover Sheet)(jc) (Entered: 06/23/2009)

SUMMONS ISSUED as to Department of Public Welfare of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, Estelle B. Richman and provided to Attorney for service on Defendant(s). (jc)

SPECIAL ADMISSION FORM SENT to Mark J. Murphy. (jc)

SPECIAL ADMISSION FORM SENT to Stephen F. Gold. (jc)

PETITION FOR SPECIAL ADMISSION (PRO HAC VICE) by Stephen F. Gold on behalf of all plaintiffs Attorney Stephen Gold is seeking special admission. Filing fee $ 25, receipt number 03140000000001610365.. (Gold, Stephen) (Entered: 06/26/2009)

SPECIAL ADMISSIONS FORM APPROVED as to Stephen F. Gold (eo, ) (Entered: 06/26/2009)

SCHEDULING ORDER: Case Management Conference set for 8/31/2009 (eo, ) (Entered: 07/01/2009)

SCHEDULING ORDER: Case Management Conference set for 8/31/2009 11:30 AM before Honorable John E. Jones III. (eo, ) (Entered: 07/02/2009)

SUMMONS Returned Executed by Wilson Sheppard, Sylvia Baldwin, Franklin Benjamin, Anthony Beard, Richard Grogg, Frank Edgett. Department of Public Welfare of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania served on 7/1/2009, answer due 7/21/2009; Estelle B. Richman served on 7/1/2009, answer due 7/21/2009. (Meek, Robert) (Entered: 07/02/2009)

MOTION for Extension of Time to to Respond to Complaint by Department of Public Welfare of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, Estelle B. Richman. (Attachments: # 1 Certificate of Concurrence, # 2 Proposed Order)(Ulan, Howard) (Entered: 07/10/2009)

ORDER granting 7 Motion to Extend Time (eo, ) (Entered: 07/10/2009)

AMENDED COMPLAINT against all defendants, filed by Sylvia Baldwin, Franklin Benjamin, Anthony Beard, Richard Grogg, Frank Edgett.(Meek, Robert) (Entered: 07/14/2009)

MOTION for Extension of Time to respond to amended complaint by Department of Public Welfare of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, Estelle B. Richman. (Attachments: # 1 Certificate of Concurrence, # 2 Proposed Order)(Ulan, Howard) (Entered: 08/10/2009)

First MOTION to Continue case management conference by Department of Public Welfare of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, Estelle B. Richman. (Attachments: # 1 Certificate of Concurrence, # 2 Proposed Order)(Ulan, Howard) (Entered: 08/10/2009)

ORDER granting 10 Motion to Extend Time to 9/28/09 to respond to amended complaint (eo, ) (Entered: 08/10/2009)

ORDER granting 11 Motion to Continue CMC. Case Management Conference reset for 9/30/2009 04:00 PM before Honorable John E. Jones III. (eo, ) (Entered: 08/10/2009)

NOTICE of Appearance by Allen C. Warshaw on behalf of all defendants (Warshaw, Allen) (Entered: 08/26/2009)

Unopposed MOTION to Certify Class by Sylvia Baldwin, Franklin Benjamin, Anthony Beard, Richard Grogg, Frank Edgett. (Attachments: # 1 Brief in Support of Plaintiffs' Unopposed Motion for Class Certification, # 2 Exhibits A & B, # 3 Exhibits C through F, # 4 Exhibits G through J, # 5 Proposed Order)(Meek, Robert) (Entered: 08/31/2009)

BRIEF IN SUPPORT re 15 Unopposed MOTION to Certify Class filed by Sylvia Baldwin, Franklin Benjamin, Anthony Beard, Richard Grogg, Frank Edgett.(Meek, Robert) (Entered: 09/01/2009)

DOCKET ANNOTATION: COUNSEL is adsvised that the Brief in Support contained in Document 15 filed 8/31/09 is to be REDOCKETED using the event BRIEF IN SUPPORT located under RESPONSES/REPLIES (BRIEFS). (jc)

(VACATED PER ORDER 6/12/14)ORDER granting 15 Motion to Certify Class. See order for details. (eo, ) Modified on 6/12/2014 (eo). (Entered: 09/02/2009)

CASE MANAGEMENT PLAN by Sylvia Baldwin, Franklin Benjamin, Anthony Beard, Department of Public Welfare of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, Estelle B. Richman, Richard Grogg, Frank Edgett. (Meek, Robert) (Entered: 09/23/2009)

SCHEDULING ORDER: Case Management Conference reset for 9/30/2009 02:30 PM before Honorable John E. Jones III (time change only). (eo, ) (Entered: 09/24/2009)

MOTION to Dismiss Amended Complaint by Department of Public Welfare of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, Estelle B. Richman. (Attachments: # 1 Certificate of Nonconcurrence, # 2 Proposed Order, # 3 Brief in Support of Motion to Dismiss)(Ulan, Howard) (Entered: 09/24/2009)

DOCKET ANNOTATION: COUNSEL is advised that the Brief contained in Document 20 filed 9/24/09 is to be REDOCKETED as a separate document using the event BRIEF IN SUPPORT located under RESPONSES/REPLES (BRIEFS). (jc)

BRIEF IN SUPPORT re 20 MOTION to Dismiss Amended Complaint filed by Department of Public Welfare of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, Estelle B. Richman.(Ulan, Howard) (Entered: 09/25/2009)

BRIEF IN OPPOSITION re 20 MOTION to Dismiss Amended Complaint filed by Sylvia Baldwin, Franklin Benjamin, Anthony Beard, Richard Grogg, Frank Edgett. (Attachments: # 1 Attachment A, # 2 Attachment B, # 3 Attachment C, # 4 Attachment D, # 5 Attachment E, # 6 Proposed Order)(Meek, Robert) (Entered: 09/30/2009)

ORDER #1- STANDARD CASE MANAGEMENT TRACK Discovery due by 6/15/2010. Jury Selection set for 10/4/2010 09:30AM before Honorable John E. Jones III. Motions due by 7/1/2010. Pretrial Conference set for 9/1/2010 (eo, ) (Entered: 09/30/2009)

ORDER #2- Practice Order. (eo, ) (Entered: 09/30/2009)

REPLY BRIEF re 20 MOTION to Dismiss Amended Complaint filed by Department of Public Welfare of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, Estelle B. Richman.(Ulan, Howard) (Entered: 10/15/2009)

Proposed MOTION to Intervene Pursuant to Fed.R.Civ.P.24 by Daniel Bastek, Maria Meo, Craig Springstead, Michael Storm, Beth Ann Lambo, Richard Clarke, Richard Kohler, Wilson Sheppard. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order, # 2 Memorandum of Law with Ex.s A and B, # 3 Certificate of Concurrence)(Murray, William) (Entered: 11/10/2009)

Proposed Intervenors' ANSWER to 9 Amended Complaint by Maria Meo, Craig Springstead, Daniel Bastek, Michael Storm, Beth Ann Lambo, Richard Clarke, Richard Kohler, Wilson Sheppard.(Murray, William) (Entered: 11/10/2009)

BRIEF IN SUPPORT re 27 Proposed MOTION to Intervene Pursuant to Fed.R.Civ.P.24 filed by Maria Meo, Craig Springstead, Daniel Bastek, Michael Storm, Beth Ann Lambo, Richard Clarke, Richard Kohler, Wilson Sheppard.(Murray, William) (Entered: 11/12/2009)

DOCKET ANNOTATION: Counsel is advised that the 'Brief in Support' to Document 27 is to be refiled as a seperate document. This event can be located under 'Responses and Replies'. (aaa )

PETITION FOR SPECIAL ADMISSION (PRO HAC VICE) by John E. Riley on behalf of Maria Meo, Craig Springstead, Daniel Bastek, Michael Storm, Beth Ann Lambo, Richard Clarke, Richard Kohler, Wilson Sheppard Attorney Michael Rato is seeking special admission. Filing fee $ 25, receipt number 03140000000001723841., filed by on behalf of Maria Meo, Craig Springstead, Daniel Bastek, Michael Storm, Beth Ann Lambo, Richard Clarke, Richard Kohler, Wilson Sheppard.(Riley, John) (Entered: 11/16/2009)

PETITION FOR SPECIAL ADMISSION (PRO HAC VICE) by John E. Riley on behalf of Maria Meo, Craig Springstead, Daniel Bastek, Michael Storm, Beth Ann Lambo, Richard Clarke, Richard Kohler, Wilson Sheppard Attorney Sarah Goldstein is seeking special admission. Filing fee $ 25, receipt number 03140000000001723916., filed by on behalf of Maria Meo, Craig Springstead, Daniel Bastek, Michael Storm, Beth Ann Lambo, Richard Clarke, Richard Kohler, Wilson Sheppard.(Riley, John) (Entered: 11/16/2009)

DOCKET ANNOTATION: New York State Bar Record verified for Michael Rato and Sarah M. Goldstein. PA State Bar Record verified for John E. Riley. (jc)

SPECIAL ADMISSIONS FORM APPROVED as to Michael Rato (eo, ) (Entered: 11/18/2009)

SPECIAL ADMISSIONS FORM APPROVED as to Sarah Goldstein (eo, ) (Entered: 11/18/2009)

BRIEF IN OPPOSITION re 27 Proposed MOTION to Intervene Pursuant to Fed.R.Civ.P.24 filed by Sylvia Baldwin, Franklin Benjamin, Anthony Beard, Richard Grogg, Frank Edgett. (Attachments: # 1 Attachment A, # 2 Attachment B, # 3 Attachment C, # 4 Proposed Order)(Meek, Robert) (Entered: 11/23/2009)

STIPULATION AND ORDER by Wilson Sheppard, Sylvia Baldwin, Franklin Benjamin, Anthony Beard, Department of Public Welfare of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, Estelle B. Richman, Richard Grogg, Frank Edgett, Daniel Bastek, filed by Wilson Sheppard, Sylvia Baldwin, Franklin Benjamin, Anthony Beard, Department of Public Welfare of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, Estelle B. Richman, Richard Grogg, Frank Edgett, Daniel Bastek.(Warshaw, Allen) (Entered: 12/01/2009)

ORDER approving stipulation. (eo, ) (Entered: 12/01/2009)

DOCKET ANNOTATION: Doc. #35 deleted. Counsel instructed to refile documents with signatures or s/. (eo, )

REPLY BRIEF re 27 Proposed MOTION to Intervene Pursuant to Fed.R.Civ.P.24 filed by Maria Meo, Craig Springstead, Daniel Bastek, Michael Storm, Beth Ann Lambo, Richard Clarke, Richard Kohler, Wilson Sheppard.(Murray, William) (Entered: 12/07/2009)

ORDER denying 20 Motion to Dismiss the Amended Complaint. See order for details. (eo, ) (Entered: 01/25/2010)

ANSWER to 9 Amended Complaint by Department of Public Welfare of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, Estelle B. Richman.(Warshaw, Allen) (Entered: 02/24/2010)

Letter from Proposed Intervenors concerning intervention motion and status of discovery & settlement discussions. (Rato, Michael) (Entered: 02/25/2010)

MEMORANDUM AND ORDER: The Applicant's Motion to Intervene 27 has been DENIED. Signed by Honorable John E. Jones, III on 3/10/10. (pw, ) (Entered: 03/10/2010)

MEMORANDUM AND ORDER: The Applicant's Motion to Intervene 27 has been DENIED. Signed by Honorable John E. Jones, III on 3/10/10. (pw, )

NOTICE OF APPEAL in NON-PRISONER Case as to 41 Memorandum & Order by Maria Meo, Craig Springstead, Daniel Bastek, Michael Storm, Beth Ann Lambo, Richard Clarke, Richard Kohler, Wilson Sheppard. Filing Fee and Docket Fee PAID. Filing fee $ 455, receipt number 03140000000001838212. The Clerk's Office hereby certifies the record and the docket sheet available through ECF to be the certified list in lieu of the record and/or the certified copy of the docket entries. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit(s) March 10, 2010 Memorandum & Order)(Rato, Michael) (Entered: 03/30/2010)

USCA Case Number 10-1908 for 42 Notice of Appeal,, filed by Michael Storm, Daniel Bastek, Craig Springstead, Wilson Sheppard, Maria Meo, Richard Clarke, Richard Kohler, Beth Ann Lambo. USCA Case Manager Tina Koperna (DOCUMENT IS RESTRICTED AND CAN ONLY BE VIEWED BY COURT STAFF). (Koperna, Tina) (Entered: 03/31/2010)

AFFIDAVIT of Service for Notice of Appeal served on Counsel for Plaintiffs and Defendant on March 30, 2010, filed by Maria Meo, Craig Springstead, Daniel Bastek, Michael Storm, Beth Ann Lambo, Richard Clarke, Richard Kohler, Wilson Sheppard, Maria Kashatus. (Rato, Michael) (Entered: 04/05/2010)

TRANSCRIPT PURCHASE ORDER REQUEST by Maria Meo, Craig Springstead, Daniel Bastek, Michael Storm, Beth Ann Lambo, Richard Clarke, Richard Kohler, Wilson Sheppard, Maria Kashatus (Rato, Michael) (Entered: 04/05/2010)

SUPPLEMENTAL RECORD on Appeal transmitted to US Court of Appeals re 45 TPO (Transcript Purchase Order Request)Filed, 44 Affidavit of Service,. Documents and Docket Sheet available through ECF. The Clerk's Office hereby certifies the record and the docket sheet available through ECF to be the certified list in lieu of the record and/or the certified copy of the docket entries. (jc)

MOTION to Exceed Page Limitation for Brief in Support of Plaintiffs' Motion for Summary Judgment by Sylvia Baldwin, Franklin Benjamin, Anthony Beard, Richard Grogg, Frank Edgett. (Attachments: # 1 Certificate of Concurrence, # 2 Proposed Order)(Meek, Robert) (Entered: 06/11/2010)

ORDER granting 46 Motion for Leave to File Excess Pages. Plaintiffs have leave to file an overlength brief in support of their Motion for Summary Judgment that does not exceed 10,000 words. Signed by Honorable John E. Jones, III on 6/11/10 (pw, ) (Entered: 06/11/2010)

MOTION for Summary Judgment by Sylvia Baldwin, Franklin Benjamin, Anthony Beard, Richard Grogg, Frank Edgett. (Attachments: # 1 Table of Exhibits in Support of Plaintiffs' Motion for Summary Judgment, # 2 Exhibit 1, # 3 Exhibit 2, # 4 Exhibit 3, # 5 Exhibit 4, # 6 Exhibit 5, # 7 Exhibit 6, # 8 Exhibit 7, # 9 Exhibit 8, # 10 Exhibit 9, # 11 Exhibit 10, # 12 Exhibit 11, # 13 Exhibit 12, # 14 Exhibit 13, # 15 Exhibit 14, # 16 Exhibit 15, # 17 Exhibit 16, # 18 Exhibit 17, # 19 Exhibit 18, # 20 Exhibit 19, # 21 Exhibit 20, # 22 Exhibit 21, # 23 Exhibit 22, # 24 Exhibit 23, # 25 Exhibit 24, # 26 Exhibit 25, # 27 Exhibit 26, # 28 Certificate of Nonconcurrence)(Meek, Robert) (Entered: 06/23/2010)

BRIEF IN SUPPORT re 48 MOTION for Summary Judgment filed by Sylvia Baldwin, Franklin Benjamin, Anthony Beard, Richard Grogg, Frank Edgett. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order, # 2 Statement of Undisputed Facts in Support of Plaintiffs' Motion for Summary Judgment)(Meek, Robert) (Entered: 06/23/2010)

STATEMENT OF FACTS re 48 MOTION for Summary Judgment, 49 Brief in Support, by Sylvia Baldwin, Franklin Benjamin, Anthony Beard, Richard Grogg, Frank Edgett. (Meek, Robert) (Entered: 06/24/2010)

DOCKET ANNOTATION: COUNSEL is advised that the Statement of Undisputed Facts contained in Document 49 filed 6/23/10 are to be REDOCKETED using the event STATEMENT OF FACTS located under OTHER ANSWERS/RESPONSE TO HABEAS PETITION. (jc )

MOTION for Summary Judgment by Estelle B. Richman. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order, # 2 Defendants' Statement of Undisputed Facts in Support of Defendants' Motion for Summary Judgment, # 3 Exhibit(s) Exh. 1, # 4 Exhibit(s) Exh. 2, # 5 Exhibit(s) Exh. 3, # 6 Exhibit(s) Exh. 4, # 7 Memorandum of Law in Support of Defendants' Motion for Summary Judgment)(Warshaw, Allen) (Entered: 06/29/2010)

STATEMENT OF FACTS filed by Estelle B. Richman.(Warshaw, Allen) (Entered: 06/30/2010)

BRIEF IN SUPPORT re 51 MOTION for Summary Judgment filed by Estelle B. Richman.(Warshaw, Allen) (Entered: 06/30/2010)

DOCKET ANNOTATION: Counsel is advised that they are to refile their 'Statement of Facts' and their 'Brief in Support' to Document 51 as seperate events. These events can be located under Responses and Replies. (aaa )

MOTION for Order by Estelle B. Richman. (Attachments: # 1 Motion for Enlargement)(Warshaw, Allen) (Entered: 07/01/2010)

ORDER granting 54 Motion for Extension until 7/12/10 to File Response (eo, ) (Entered: 07/06/2010)

STATEMENT OF FACTS Undisputed Facts in Support of Defendants' Motion for Summary Judgment filed by Department of Public Welfare of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, Estelle B. Richman.(Warshaw, Allen) (Entered: 07/06/2010)

EXHIBIT #5 filed by Department of Public Welfare of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania re 51 MOTION for Summary Judgment. (pjr) (Entered: 07/06/2010)

MAIL RETURNED (Doc. 37) as "Refused". Mail sent to Pasqual J. Depena-Rondon. (pjr) (Entered: 07/06/2010)

DOCKET ANNOTATION: COUNSEL is advised that Document 55 filed 7/6/10 is to be REDOCKETED. Document is a statement of undisputed facts NOT a motion to amend. (jc)

DOCKET ANNOTATION: At the request of counsel, doc. 55 deleted. Document has been refiled as a Statement of Undisputed Facts. (pjr)

MOTION for Leave to File A Limited Brief As Amicus Curiae by UNITED STATES OF AMERICA. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order, # 2 Certificate of Concurrence)(Trepel, Samantha) (Entered: 07/07/2010)

BRIEF IN SUPPORT re 60 MOTION for Leave to File A Limited Brief As Amicus Curiae filed by UNITED STATES OF AMERICA.(Trepel, Samantha) (Entered: 07/07/2010)

BRIEF IN SUPPORT re 48 MOTION for Summary Judgment, 60 MOTION for Leave to File A Limited Brief As Amicus Curiae filed by UNITED STATES OF AMERICA.(Trepel, Samantha) (Entered: 07/07/2010)

MOTION to Substitute Attorney Michael Rato by Maria Meo, Craig Springstead, Daniel Bastek, Michael Storm, Beth Ann Lambo, Richard Clarke, Richard Kohler, Wilson Sheppard, Maria Kashatus.(Rato, Michael) (Entered: 07/08/2010)

SPECIAL ADMISSION FORM AND ECF REGISTRATION FORM SENT to Owen H. Smith. (jc)

ORDER granting 60 Motion for Leave to File.Signed by Honorable John E. Jones, III on 07/09/2010 (pjr) (Entered: 07/09/2010)

BRIEF IN OPPOSITION re 51 MOTION for Summary Judgment filed by Sylvia Baldwin, Franklin Benjamin, Anthony Beard, Richard Grogg, Frank Edgett. (Attachments: # 1 Plaintiffs' Response to Defendants' Statement of Undisputed Facts, # 2 Table of Exhibits, # 3 Exhibit 27, # 4 Exhibit 28, # 5 Exhibit 29, # 6 Exhibit 30, # 7 Exhibit 31, # 8 Exhibit 32, # 9 Exhibit 33, # 10 Exhibit 34, # 11 Exhibit 35, # 12 Exhibit 36, # 13 Exhibit 37, # 14 Exhibit 38, # 15 Exhibit 39, # 16 Exhibit 40, # 17 Exhibit 41, # 18 Exhibit 42, # 19 Proposed Order)(Meek, Robert) (Entered: 07/12/2010)

BRIEF IN OPPOSITION re 48 MOTION for Summary Judgment of Plaintiffs' filed by Harriet Dichter, Department of Public Welfare of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit(s) Defendants' Response to Plaintiffs' Statement of Uncontested Facts, # 2 Exhibit(s) Defendants' Statement of Uncontested Facts in Opposition to Plaintiffs' Motion for Summary Judgment, # 3 Exhibit(s) Exhibit A to Defendants' Brief in Opposition to Plaintiffs' Motion for Summary Judgment, # 4 Exhibit(s) Exhibit B to Defendants' Brief in Opposition to Plaintiffs' Motion for Summary Judgment, # 5 Exhibit(s) Exhibit C to Defendants' Brief in Opposition to Plaintiffs' Motion for Summary Judgment, # 6 Exhibit(s) Exhibit D to Defendants' Brief in Opposition to Plaintiffs' Motion for Summary Judgment, # 7 Exhibit(s) Exhibit E to Defendants' Brief in Opposition to Plaintiffs' Motion for Summary Judgment, # 8 Exhibit(s) Exhibit F to Defendants' Brief in Opposition to Plaintiffs' Motion for Summary Judgment, # 9 Exhibit(s) Exhibit G to Defendants' Brief in Opposition to Plaintiffs' Motion for Summary Judgment, # 10 Exhibit(s) Exhibit H to Defendants' Brief in Opposition to Plaintiffs' Motion for Summary Judgment, # 11 Exhibit(s) Exhibit I to Defendants' Brief in Opposition to Plaintiffs' Motion for Summary Judgment, # 12 Exhibit(s) Exhibit J to Defendants' Brief in Opposition to Plaintiffs' Motion for Summary Judgment)(Warshaw, Allen) (Entered: 07/14/2010)

Unopposed MOTION to Continue pre-trial conference by Department of Public Welfare of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, Harriet Dichter. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit(s) Proposed order)(Warshaw, Allen) (Entered: 07/16/2010)

REPLY BRIEF re 48 MOTION for Summary Judgment filed by Sylvia Baldwin, Franklin Benjamin, Anthony Beard, Richard Grogg, Frank Edgett. (Attachments: # 1 Table of Exhibits, # 2 Exhibit 43, # 3 Exhibit 44, # 4 Exhibit 45, # 5 Exhibit 46, # 6 Exhibit 47, # 7 Exhibit 48, # 8 Exhibit 49, # 9 Exhibit 50, # 10 Exhibit 51)(Meek, Robert) (Entered: 07/26/2010)

ANSWER TO STATEMENT OF FACTS re 68 Reply Brief, 66 Brief in Opposition,,,,,, filed by Sylvia Baldwin, Franklin Benjamin, Anthony Beard, Richard Grogg, Frank Edgett.(Meek, Robert) (Entered: 07/26/2010)

REPLY BRIEF re 51 MOTION for Summary Judgment filed by Department of Public Welfare of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, Harriet Dichter.(Warshaw, Allen) (Entered: 07/26/2010)

SCHEDULING ORDER: Pretrial Conference set for 9/1/2010 01:30 PM in Harrisburg before Honorable John E. Jones III. (eo, ) (Entered: 08/04/2010)

ORDER - Case is sticken from the October 2010 trial term. PTC on 9/1/10 and JS on 10/4/10 are cancelled. Case will be placed on a term following a ruling on the dispositive motion. (eo, ) (Entered: 08/04/2010)

ORDER- By 10/8/10 stipulation as to willingness to mediate shall be filed (eo, ) (Entered: 10/05/2010)

STIPULATION re mediation by Department of Public Welfare of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. (Warshaw, Allen) (Entered: 10/05/2010)

ORDER REFERRING CASE for Settlement to Magistrate Judge Martin C. Carlson. (eo, ) (Entered: 10/06/2010)

MOTION Participate in Mediation re 74 Stipulation by UNITED STATES OF AMERICA. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order, # 2 Certificate of Concurrence and Non-Concurrence)(Mazor, Marina) (Entered: 10/08/2010)

BRIEF IN SUPPORT re 76 MOTION Participate in Mediation re 74 Stipulation filed by UNITED STATES OF AMERICA.(Mazor, Marina) (Entered: 10/12/2010)

DOCKET ANNOTATION: COUNSEL is advised that Document 77 filed 10/8/10 is to be REDOCKETED using the event BRIEF IN SUPPORT located under RESPONSES/REPLIES (BRIEFS). (jc)

DOCKET ANNOTATION: DOC # 77 deleted due to filing error; Counsel to re-file corrected document. (kn, )

ORDER - Given that there is no consensus among the parties regarding the value of the participation of the United States in settlement discussions, and taking into account the fact that the United States has provided a thorough and cogent expression of its views in its prior amicus filings, we will decline this request at the present time. Signed by Magistrate Judge Martin C. Carlson on October 13, 2010. (kjn ) (Entered: 10/13/2010)

SCHEDULING ORDER - Settlement Conference set for 11/19/2010 at 1:00 PM in Harrisburg before Magistrate Judge Martin C. Carlson. Confidential settlement memorandums due by 11/12/2010. SEE ORDER FOR COMPLETE DETAILS. Signed by Magistrate Judge Martin C. Carlson on October 13, 2010. (kjn ) (Entered: 10/13/2010)

MOTION for Leave to Participate in Mediation and Memorandum in Support of Springstead Intervenors' Motion for Leave to Participate in Mediation by Maria Meo, Craig Springstead, Daniel Bastek, Michael Storm, Beth Ann Lambo, Richard Clarke, Richard Kohler, Wilson Sheppard, Maria Kashatus. (Attachments: # 1 Certificate of Nonconcurrence Certificate of Concurrence and Non-Concurrence, # 2 Proposed Order Order Granting Springstead Intervenors' Motion for Leave to Participate in Mediation)(Riley, John) (Entered: 10/19/2010)

BRIEF IN SUPPORT of Springstead Intervenors' re 80 MOTION for Leave to Participate in Mediation and Memorandum in Support of Springstead Intervenors' Motion for Leave to Participate in Mediation filed by Maria Meo, Craig Springstead, Daniel Bastek, Michael Storm, Beth Ann Lambo, Richard Clarke, Richard Kohler, Wilson Sheppard, Maria Kashatus.(Riley, John) (Entered: 10/19/2010)

ORDER denying 80 Motion to Participate in settlement discussions. Signed by Magistrate Judge Martin C. Carlson on October 21, 2010. (kjn ) (Entered: 10/21/2010)

MOTION to Stay Formal Proceedings by Daniel Bastek, Richard Clarke, Maria Kashatus, Richard Kohler, Beth Ann Lambo, Maria Meo, Wilson Sheppard, Craig Springstead, Michael Storm.(Riley, John) (Entered: 11/19/2010)

ORDER - IT IS HEREBY ORDERED THAT the parties confer and consult, and notify the Court in writing on or before December 7, 2010, whether further settlement discussions would be helpful in resolving this matter. Status Report due by 12/7/2010. Signed by Magistrate Judge Martin C. Carlson on November 22, 2010. (kjn ) (Entered: 11/22/2010)

BRIEF IN OPPOSITION re 83 MOTION to Stay Formal Proceedings filed by Sylvia Baldwin, Anthony Beard, Franklin Benjamin, Frank Edgett, Richard Grogg. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order)(Meek, Robert) (Entered: 12/03/2010)