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I, Mary E. D'Andrea Clerk of this United- StaM 1 trict Court,
keeper of the records and seal, certify that the attached documents:
Docket Sheet for case 1:09-CV-2469, Shafik et al v. Curran and Judgment dated August 16, 2011, document seventy six
(76) on the docket sheet.
are true copies of records of this Court.
In testimony whereof
Harrisburg, Pennsylvania
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certify that
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Mary E. D'Andrea
, named above, is and was on the date noted,
Clerk of this Court, duly appointed and sworn, and keeper of the records and seal, and that this certificate, and
the attestation of the record, are in accordance with the laws of the United States.
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Judge
named above, is and was on the date noted a Judicial Officer of this Court, duly appointed, sworn and qualified,
and that I am well acquainted with the Judge's official signature and know and certify the above signature
to be that of the Judge.
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AO 450 (Rev. 01/09) Judgment in a Civil Action
UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT
for the
Middle District of Pennsylvania
RYAN SHARK, et al. )
Plaintiff )
V. ) Civil Action No. 1:09-CV-2469
JOHN F. CURRAN, III )
Defendant )
JUDGMENT IN A CIVIL ACTION
The court has ordered that (check one):
? the plaintiff (name)
defendant (name)
interest at the rate of
dollars ($
plus postjudgment interest at the rate of
recover from the
the amount of
which includes prejudgment
along with costs.
0 the plaintiff recover nothing, the action be dismissed on the merits, and the defendant (name)
recover costs from the plaintiff (name)
9( other: The Clerk of Court is directed to enter judgment in favor of the plaintiff Rockwood Strategies, LP and
against the defendant John F. Curran, III, on Count I, in the amount of $28,000.00.
The Clerk of Court is directed to enter judgment in favor of the defendant John F. Curran, III and against the
plaintiff Ryan Shafik on Counts II and III.
This action was (check one):
? tried by a jury with Judge presiding, and the jury has
rendered a verdict.
® tried by Judge J. Andrew Smyser, U.S. Magistrate without a jury and the above decision
was reached.
0 decided by Judge
Date: 08/16/2011
CLERK OF COURT
on a motion for
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CLOSED, CONMAG, HBG, STANDARD
United States District Court
Middle District of Pennsylvania (Harrisburg)
CIVIL DOCKET FOR CASE #: 1:09-cv-02469-JAS
Internal Use Only
Shafik et al v. Curran Date Filed: 12/15/2009
Assigned to: Magistrate Judge J. Andrew Smyser Date Terminated: 08/16/2011
Cause: 28:1332 Diversity-Breach of Contract Jury Demand: None
Nature of Suit: 190 Contract: Other
Jurisdiction: Diversity
Plaintiff
Ryan Shark
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Plaintiff
Rockwood Strategies, LP
represented by Lowell R. Gates
Gates, Halbruner, Hatch & Gulse, PC
1013 Mumma Road
Suite 100
Lemoyne, PA 17043
717-731-9600
Email: l.r.gates@gateslawfirm.com
LEAD ATTORNEY
ATTORNEY TO BE NOTICED
Sarah McCarroll
Gates, Halbruner & Hatch, PC
1013 Mumma Road
Suite 100
Lemoyne, PA 17043
717-721-9600
Fax: 717-731-9627
Email: s.mccarroll@gateslawfirm.com
ATTORNEY TO BE NOTICED
represented by Lowell R. Gates
(See above for address)
LEAD ATTORNEY
ATTORNEY TO BE NOTICED
Sarah McCarroll
(See above for address)
ATTORNEY TO BE NOTICED
Plaintiff
Andrew Emerick
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represented by Lowell R. Gates
(See above for address)
LEAD ATTORNEY
ATTORNEY TO BE NOTICED
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Defendant
John F. Curran
represented by John F. Curran
1802 Boog Road
Hampstead, MD 21074
PRO SE
James P. DeAngelo
McNees Wallace & Nurick
100 Pine St.
PO Box 1166
Harrisburg, PA 17108-1166
717-232-8000
Email: jdeangelo@mwn.com
TERMINATED: 0113112011
ATTORNEY TO BE NOTICED
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James J. Franklin
McNees Wallace & Nurick LLC
100 Pine Street
P.O. Box 1166
Harrisburg, PA 17108-1166
717-237-5375
Email: jfranklin@mwn.com
TERMINATED: 0113112011
ATTORNEY TO BE NOTICED
Kimberly A. Selemba
McNees Wallace & Nurick LLC
100 Pine Street
P.O. Box 1166
Harrisburg, PA 17108-1166
717-232-8000
Email: kselemba@mwn.com
TERMINATED: 0113112011
ATTORNEY TO BE NOTICED
Paul M. Flannery
Rosenberg Martin Greenberg, LLP
25 S. Charles Street
Suite 2115
Baltimore, MD 21201
410.727.6600
Email: pflannery@rosenbergmartin.com
ATTORNEY TO BE NOTICED
William L. Hallam
Rosenberg, Martin & Greenberg LLP
25 South Charles Street
Suite 2115
Baltimore, MD 21202
410-727-8545
Fax: 410-727-1115
Email: whallam@tandllaw.com
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Date Filed # Docket Text
12/15/2009 1 COMPLAINT against John F. Curran ( Filing fee $350, Receipt Number
1748311), filed by Ryan Shafik, Rockwood Strategies, LP, Andrew Emerick.
(Attachments: # 1 Civil Cover Sheet, # 2 Exhibit(s))(aaa ) (Entered: 12/16/2009)
12/16/2009 Summons Issued as to John F. Curran and provided to Attorney for service on
Defendant. (aaa) (Entered: 12/16/2009)
12/16/2009 2 LETTER addressed to counsel Re: Case Assignment and Procedures. Signed by
Chief Judge Yvette Kane on 12/16/09. (sc) (Entered: 12/16/2009)
01/11/2010 3. NOTICE of Appearance by Kimberly A. Selemba on behalf of John F. Curran.
(Selemba, Kimberly) (Entered: 01/11/2010)
01/11/2010 4 NOTICE of Appearance by James P. DeAngelo on behalf of John F. Curran.
(DeAngelo, James) (Entered: 01/11/2010)
01/15/2010 5. WAIVER OF SERVICE Returned by Ryan Shafik, Rockwood Strategies, LP,
Andrew Emerick. John F. Curran waiver sent on 12/18/2009, answer due
2/16/2010. (Gates, Lowell) (Entered: 01/15/2010)
02/16/2010 6 MOTION to Dismiss for Lack of Jurisdiction and Improper Venue by John F.
Curran. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit(s) Exhibit A, # 2 Proposed Order Proposed
Order)(Selemba, Kimberly) (Entered: 02/16/2010)
02/16/2010 7 CERTIFICATE of Counsel re 6 MOTION to Dismiss for Lack of Jurisdiction
and Improper Venue re: Local Rule 7.1 (non-concurrence) by Kimberly A.
Selemba on behalf of John F. Curran (Selemba, Kimberly) (Entered:
02/16/2010)
02/23/2010 8 SCHEDULING ORDER: IT IS HEREBY ORDERED that the Case
Management Conference is set for 4/15/2010 at 11:00 AM. Pltfs cnsl shall
initiate the call. The Joint Case Mgmt Plan is due by 4/9/10. Signed by Chief
Judge Yvette Kane on 2/23/10. (sc) (Entered: 02/23/2010)
03/02/2010 9 BRIEF IN SUPPORT re 6 MOTION to Dismiss for Lack of Jurisdiction and
Improper Venue filed by John F. Curran.(Selemba, Kimberly) (Entered:
03/02/2010)
03/11/2010 1.0 BRIEF IN OPPOSITION re 6 MOTION to Dismiss for Lack of Jurisdiction and
Improper Venue Affidavit and Certificate of Service filed by Ryan Shafik,
Rockwood Strategies, LP, Andrew Emerick.(Gates, Lowell) (Entered:
03/11/2010)
03/25/2010 1.1 REPLY BRIEF re 6 MOTION to Dismiss for Lack of Jurisdiction and Improper
Venue filed by John F. Curran. (Attachments: # 1 Affidavit of John F. Curran,
III)(Selemba, Kimberly) (Entered: 03/25/2010)
04108/2010 12 CASE MANAGEMENT PLAN Joint by Ryan Shafik, Rockwood Strategies,
LP, Andrew Emerick. (Gates, Lowell) (Entered: 04/08/2010)
04/14/2010 13 NOTICE of Hearing on Motion - IT IS HEREBY ORDERED that a hearing on
the 6 MOTION to Dismiss for Lack of Jurisdiction and Improper Venue is set
for 5/18/2010 at 01:30 PM in Harrisburg - Courtroom 4 before Chief Judge
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Yvette Kane.The Case Mgmt Conf set for 4/15/10 is cancelled. Signed by Chief
Judge Yvette Kane on April 14, 2010. (sc) (Entered: 04/14/2010)
04/20/2010 14 SCHEDULING ORDER: Motion Hearing 6 is rescheduled for 5/26/2010 at
02:00 PM in Harrisburg - Courtroom 4 before Chief Judge Yvette Kane.Signed
by Chief Judge Yvette Kane on 4/20/10. (pw, ) (Entered: 04/20/2010)
05/26/2010 1.5 (Court only) Minute Sheet for proceedings held before Chief Judge Yvette
Kane: Motion Hearing held on 5/26/2010 re 6 MOTION to Dismiss for Lack of
Jurisdiction and Improper Venue filed by John F. Curran. Rmks: Witness
presented by plaintiff. Court takes matter under advisement. (Court Reporter
Lori A. Shuey.)Total Time in Court [:40] (Attachments: # 1 Witness Activity
List) (sc) (Entered: 05/27/2010)
05/27/2010 16 COURT REPORTER NOTES OF PROCEEDINGS filed by L. Shuey of
hearing before Judge Kane on 5/26/10. 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 Kane on 5/26/10. By s/ L. Shuey. (Court Reporter Notes are
viewable by court staff only). (ctrepl, ) (Entered: 05/27/2010)
06/17/2010 1_7 MEMORANDUM AND ORDER - IT IS HEREBY ORDERED that the 6
MOTION to Dismiss for Lack of Jurisdiction and Improper Venue filed by John
F. Curran is GRANTED IN PART AND DENIED IN PART as follows: 1)Dfts
mtn to dismiss for lack of personal jurisdiction is granted as to all clms brought
against him by pltf Emerick; 2)Dfts mtn to dismiss for lack of personal
jurisdiction is granted as to the defamation claim brought by Pltf Shafik; 3)In all
other respects the motion is denied. Signed by Chief Judge Yvette Kane on June
16, 2010. SEE MEMORANDUM FOR DETAILS. (sc) (Entered: 06/17/2010)
06/17/2010 18 SCHEDULING ORDER: IT IS HEREBY ORDERED that a Case Management
Conference is set for 7/30/2010 at 01:30 PM. Pltfs cnsl shall initiate the call.
Signed by Chief Judge Yvette Kane on June 17, 2010. (sc) (Entered:
06/17/2010)
06/24/2010 19 ANSWER to 1 Complaint with Affirmative Defenses by John F. Curran.
(Selemba, Kimberly) (Entered: 06/24/2010)
07/22/2010 2.0 SCHEDULING ORDER: IT IS HEREBY ORDERED that the Case
Management Conference is RESCHEDULED to 8/5/2010 at 11:00 AM. Pltf s
cnsl shall initiate the call. The Joint Case Mgmt Plan is duey by 7/30/2010.
Signed by Chief Judge Yvette Kane on July 22, 2010. (sc) (Entered:
07/22/2010)
07/30/2010 21 NOTICE of Appearance by James J. Franklin on behalf of John F. Curran
(Franklin, James) (Entered: 07/30/2010)
07/30/2010 22 AMENDED DOCUMENT by John F. Curran. Amendment to 12 Case
Management Plan Joint. (Selemba, Kimberly) (Entered: 07/30/2010)
08/02/2010 23 CONSENT to Proceed Before a US Magistrate Judge Approved. Signed by
Chief Judge Yvette Kane on August 2, 2010. (sc) (Entered: 08/02/2010)
08/02/2010 (Court only) ***Deadlines terminated. (sc) (Entered: 08/02/2010)
08/05/2010 24, SCHEDULING ORDER: Case Management Conference set for 8/20/2010 at
09:30 AM in chambers before Magistrate Judge J. Andrew Smyser.Signed by
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Magistrate Judge J. Andrew Smyser on 8/5/10. (pw, ) (Entered: 08/05/2010)
08/20/2010 25, (Court only) Minute Sheet for Case Management Conference held on 8/20/2010
before Magistrate Judge J. Andrew Smyser. Total Time in Court [:15] (rc)
(Entered: 08/20/2010)
08/20/2010 2.6 CASE MANAGEMENT ORDER - STANDARD TRACK Discovery due by
1/31/2011. Plaintiff Expert Report is due by 3/4/2011. Defendant Expert Report
is due by 1/31/2011. Jury Selection & Trial set for 7/5/2011 at 9:30 AM in
Harrisburg - Courtroom 5 before Magistrate Judge J. Andrew Smyser. Motions
due by 3/1/2011. Pretrial Memos due by 6/10/2011. Pretrial Conference &
Settlement Conference set for 6/16/2011 at 9:00 AM before Magistrate Judge J.
Andrew Smyser. Signed by Magistrate Judge J. Andrew Smyser on 8/20/10. (rc)
(Entered: 08/20/2010)
01/05/2011 27 MOTION to Withdraw as Attorney by John F. Curran. (Attachments: # 1_
Proposed Order)(Selemba, Kimberly) (Entered: 01/05/2011)
01/06/2011 28
_ ORDER - IT IS ORDERED that the defendant, John F. Curran, III, shall file, on
or before January 24, 2011, a response to his counsels motion for leave to
withdraw as counsel. The defendant shall indicate whether or not he concurs
with the motion for leave to withdraw. The Clerk of Court shall serve a copy of
this Order on the defendant at the address listed for the defendant in the
certificate of service attached to Document 27. IT IS ALSO ORDERED that the
plaintiffs may file, on or before January 24, 2011, a response to the motion for
leave to withdraw as counsel. Signed by Magistrate Judge J. Andrew Smyser on
1/6/11. (rc) A COPY OF THIS ORDER WAS SENT TO DEFENDANT John F.
Curran, III, ON 1/6/11, by Deputy Clerk Rashelle Coleman. (Entered:
01/06/2011)
01/19/2011 29 BRIEF IN SUPPORT re 27 MOTION to Withdraw as Attorney filed by John F.
Curran.(Selemba, Kimberly) (Entered: 01/19/2011)
01/24/2011 3.0 BRIEF IN OPPOSITION re 27 MOTION to Withdraw as Attorney Response to
Motion for Leave to Withdraw filed by Rockwood Strategies, LP, Ryan Shafik.
(McCarroll, Sarah) (Entered: 01/24/2011)
01/29/2011 3.1_ MOTION to Compel Discovery Deposition of Defendant John Curran by
Rockwood Strategies, LP. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit(s) Exhibit A, # 2 Exhibit(s)
Exhibit B, # 3_ Exhibit(s) Exhibit C)(Gates, Lowell) (Entered: 01/29/2011)
01/30/2011 3.2 MOTION for Sanctions by Rockwood Strategies, LP, Ryan Shafik.
(Attachments: # _1 Proposed Order Proposed Order)(Gates, Lowell) (Entered:
01/30/2011)
01/30/2011 33 MOTION for Extension of Time to Complete Discovery by Rockwood
Strategies, LP, Ryan Shafik. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order Proposed Order)
(Gates, Lowell) (Entered: 01/30/2011)
01/31/2011 34 ORDER - IT IS ORDERED that the Uncontested Motion 27 for Leave to
Withdrawas Counsel filed by Defendants counsel, McNees Wallace & Nurick
LLC, the Motion is GRANTED. McNees Wallace & Nurick LLC is afforded
leave to withdraw its appearance as counsel for Defendant John F. Curran III.
Signed by Magistrate Judge J. Andrew Smyser on 1/31/1 1 (rc) (Entered:
01/31/2011)
01/31/2011 (Court only) * * * Attorney Kimberly A. Selemba; James P. DeAngelo and
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James J. Franklin terminated. (rc) (Entered: 01/31/2011)
01/31/2011 35 BRIEF IN OPPOSITION re 31. MOTION to Compel Discovery Deposition of
Defendant John Curran, 32 MOTION for Sanctions, 33 MOTION for Extension
of Time to Complete Discovery filed by John F. Curran. (Attachments: # 1,
Exhibit(s))(Selemba, Kimberly) (Entered: 01/31/2011)
02/16/2011 36 ORDER: - IT IS ORDERED that a hearing will be held on March 15,2011, at
1:30 p.m. in Courtroom No. 5, Eleventh Floor, Ronald Reagan Federal
Building, Third and Walnut Streets, Harrisburg, Pennsylvania. The hearing will
be held to permit the plaintiffs and John F. Curran, III, the pro se defendant, to
presentevidence and argument in support of and in opposition to the plaintiffs
motions 31 , 32 and 33 to compel discovery, to impose sanctions against the pro
se defendant for failing to appear for a deposition, and to extend the discovery
deadline. IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that John F. Curran, 111, the prose
defendant, shall inform the Clerk of Court on or before March 4, 2011 of his
address. IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that Kimberly Selemba, Esquire the
defendants former attorney, shall ascertain that the pro se defendant receives a
copy of this Order and, if she shall not have ascertained that the defendant has
received a copy of this Order, shall inform Deputy Clerk ofCourt Rashelle
Coleman and the plaintiffs attorney that former counsel could not ascertain that
the defendant had received a copy of this Order. Signed by Magistrate Judge J.
Andrew Smyser on 2/16/11. (rc) (Entered: 02/16/2011)
02/16/2011 37 STANDING PRACTICE ORDER issued to all parties.(rc) (Entered:
02/16/2011)
03/07/2011 38 RESPONSE to 36 Scheduling Order by John F. Curran. (aaa ) (Entered:
03/07/2011)
03/14/2011 39 BRIEF IN SUPPORT re 31 MOTION to Compel Discovery Deposition of
Defendant John Curran, 32 MOTION for Sanctions, 33 MOTION for Extension
of Time to Complete Discovery filed by Rockwood Strategies, LP, Ryan Shafik.
(Attachments: # 1 Exhibit(s) Exhibit A, # 2 Exhibit(s) Exhibit B, # 3 Exhibit(s)
Exhibit C)(Gates, Lowell) (Entered: 03/14/2011)
03/15/2011 40, MOTION for Sanctions filed by John F. Curran.(aaa ) (Entered: 03/15/2011)
03/15/2011 41 (Court only) Minute Sheet for Motion Hearing held on 3/15/2011 before
Magistrate Judge J. Andrew Smyser. (Court Reporter Lori Fausnaught.jotal
Time in Court [:50] (rc) (Entered: 03/15/2011)
03/15/2011 4.2 Exhibit List filed by Plaintiff by Ryan Shafik.. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibits 1 thru
5)(rc) (Entered: 03/15/2011)
03/15/2011 43 ORDER - After a hearing held on March 15, 2011, IT IS ORDEREDthat the
plaintiffs motion 31 to compel the depositionof the defendant is GRANTED and
the deposition of the defendantshall take place on March 28, 2011 at 9:00 a.m.
at the office ofthe plaintiffs counsel in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania.IT IS
FURTHER ORDERED that the plaintiffs motion 33 for an extension of the
discovery deadline is GRANTED and that the discovery deadline is extended
until April 15, 2011 for the sole purpose of allowing the defendants deposition
to be taken. Signed by Magistrate Judge J. Andrew Smyser on 3/15/11 (rc)
(Entered: 03/15/2011)
03/16/2011 44 COURT REPORTER NOTES OF PROCEEDINGS filed by Lori A.
Fausnaught, RMR/CRR of motions hearing before Magistrate Judge J. Andrew
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Smyser on March 15, 2011. 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
Magistrate Judge J. Andrew Smyser on March 15, 2011. By s/ Lori A.
Fausnaught, RMR/CRR. (Court Reporter Notes are viewable by court staff
only). (cr6, ) (Entered: 03/16/2011)
03/21/2011 4.5 (Court only) Minute Sheet for proceedings held before Magistrate Judge J.
Andrew Smyser: Telephone Discovery Hearing held on 3/21/2011. Total Time
in Court [:20] (pw, ) (Entered: 03/21/2011)
03/28/2011 46 (Court only) Minute Sheet for Telephone Conference (Discovery)held on
3/28/2011 before Magistrate Judge J. Andrew Smyser. Total Time in Court [:5]
(rc) (Entered: 03/28/2011)
03/29/2011 47 ORDER - IT IS ORDERED that the plaintiffs motion 32 for sanctionsis
GRANTED to the extent that the defendant is ordered to pay, within thirty days
of the date of this Order, the sum of $1893.54 to the plaintiffs counsel.Signed by
Magistrate Judge J. Andrew Smyser on 3/29/11 (rc) (Entered: 03/29/2011)
05/05/2011 48 ORDER - IT IS ORDERED that the defendants motion 40 for sanctions is
deemed WITHDRAWN. Signed by Magistrate Judge J. Andrew Smyser on
515111. (rc) (Entered: 05/05/2011)
06/13/2011 49 REPLY by Rockwood Strategies, LP, Ryan Shafik. to 19 Answer to Complaint
with Affirmative Defenses. (Gates, Lowell) STRICKEN FROM THE RECORD,
per document 50 (rc). (Entered: 06/13/2011)
06/14/2011 50 ORDER - IT IS ORDERED that the plaintiffs reply 49 is STRICKEN FROM
THE RECORD. Signed by Magistrate Judge J. Andrew Smyser on 6/14/11. (re)
(Entered: 06/14/2011)
06/14/2011 51 Second MOTION to Compel Discovery and Deposition by Rockwood
Strategies, LP, Ryan Shafik. (Attachments: # 1_ Exhibit(s) Exhibit A, # 2 Exhibit
(s) Exhibit B, # 3 Exhibit(s) Exhibit C-1, # 4 Exhibit(s) Exhibit C-2, # 5 Exhibit
(s) Exhibit C-3, # 6 Exhibit(s) Exhibit D, # 7 Exhibit(s) Exhibit E, # 8, Exhibit(s)
Exhibit F, # 9 Exhibit(s) Exhibit G, # 10 Exhibit(s) Exhibit H, # 11 Proposed
Order Proposed Order)(Gates, Lowell) (Entered: 06/14/2011)
06/16/2011 52 (Court only) Minute Sheet for proceedings held before Magistrate Judge J.
Andrew Smyser: Pretrial Conference not held. Defendant failed to appear. Order
will issue. Total Time in Court [:15] (rc) (Entered: 06/16/2011)
06/16/2011 53 ORDER - IT IS ORDERED that the non jury trial will begin at 9:30 a.m, on
July 5, 2011 in Courtroom No. 5, Eleventh Floor, Ronald Reagan Federal
Building, Third and Walnut Streets, Harrisburg, Pennsylvania. The plaintiffs
will be allotted 2 1 /2 hours for the presentation of their evidence and cross-
examination. The defendant will be allotted 2 1/2 hours for the presentation of
his evidence and cross-examination. IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that the
parties shall file proposed findings of fact and proposed conclusions of law on
orbefore June 29, 2011. Supplemental post-trial proposed findings of fact and
conclusion of law may be ordered by the court at the conclusion of trial.Signed
by Magistrate Judge J. Andrew Smyser on 6/15/11. (re) (Main Document 53
replaced on 6/16/2011) (rc). (Entered: 06/16/2011)
06/21/2011 54 BRIEF IN SUPPORT re 51 Second MOTION to Compel Discovery and
Deposition filed by Rockwood Strategies, LP, Ryan Shafik. (Attachments: # 1
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Exhibit(s) A, # 2 Exhibit(s) B, # 3 Proposed Order)(Gates, Lowell) (Entered:
06/21/2011)
06/22/2011 55 ORDER - IT IS ORDERED that the plaintiffs second motion 51 to compel
discovery is DENIED in all regards except as to the request to hold the
defendant in contempt based on his failure to pay the monetary sanctions
previously ordered. IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that the defendant shall file,
on or before June 29, 2011, a brief in opposition to the motion to the extent
thatthe motion requests that he be held in contempt. IT IS FURTHER
ORDERED that any reply brief shall be filed on or before July 5,2011. Signed
by Magistrate Judge J. Andrew Smyser on 6/22/11 (rc) (Entered: 06/22/2011)
06/22/2011 (Court only) Set/Reset Deadlines as to Brief in Opposition due by 6/29/2011
and any Reply Brief shall be filed on or before 7/5/2011. (rc) (Entered:
06/22/2011)
06/29/2011 5.6 PETITION FOR SPECIAL ADMISSION (PRO HAC VICE) by Paul M.
Flannery, William L. Hallam on behalf of John F. Curran. Attorney Paul M.
Flannery is seeking special admission. Filing Fee: 50.00 Receipt Number: 111
009910. (aaa ) (Entered: 06/29/2011)
06/29/2011 57 MOTION for Leave to Attend Trial as Advisory Counsel Only filed by John F.
Curran. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order)(aaa) (Entered: 06/29/2011)
06/29/2011 58 Proposed Findings of Fact and Conclusions of Law filed by John F. Curran.
(aaa ) (Entered: 06/29/2011)
06/29/2011 59 BRIEF IN OPPOSITION re 5.1_ Second MOTION to Compel Discovery and
Deposition filed by John F. Curran. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order)(aaa )
(Entered: 06/29/2011)
06/29/2011 60 Proposed Findings of Fact by Rockwood Strategies, LP, Ryan Shafik. (Gates,
Lowell) (Entered: 06/29/2011)
06/30/2011 6.1_ ORDER - IT IS ORDERED that the motion 57 of William L. Hallam and Paul
M. Flannery to attend the trial as advisory counsel only is GRANTED. The
Petition of Paul M. Flannery for special admission 56 is DENIED. Signed by
Magistrate Judge J. Andrew Smyser on 6/30/11 (rc) (Entered: 06/30/2011)
07/06/2011 62 ORDER IT IS ORDERED that the remainder of the pltfs' second mtn 51 to
compel discovery is DENIED AS MOOT.Signed by Magistrate Judge J.
Andrew Smyser on 7/6/11. Oc) (Entered: 07/06/2011)
07/06/2011 63 (Court only) Minute Sheet for proceedings held before Magistrate Judge J.
Andrew Smyser: Bench Trial held on 7/6/2011. (Court Reporter Wendy
Yinger.) Total Time in Court [6:20] (aaa ) (Entered: 07/06/2011)
07/06/2011 64 Plaintiffs Exhibit List. (aaa ) (Main Document 64 replaced on 7/13/2011) (rc, ).
(Entered: 07/06/2011)
07/06/2011 65 Defendants Exhibit List. (aaa ) (Entered: 07/06/2011)
07/19/2011 66 Supplemental Proposed Findings of Fact and Conclusions of Law filed by John
F. Curran. (aaa. ) (Entered: 07/19/2011)
07/19/2011 67 Proposed Findings of Fact by Rockwood Strategies, LP, Ryan Shafik. (Gates,
Lowell) (Entered: 07/19/2011)
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07/19/2011 68, MOTION for Leave to File Memorandum of Law by Rockwood Strategies, LP,
Ryan Shafik. (Attachments: # 1 Memorandum of Law, # 2 Proposed Order)
(Gates, Lowell) (Entered: 07/19/2011)
07/20/2011 DOCKET ANNOTATION: The initial Docket Annotation dated 7/20/11
instructing counsel to refile the Memorandum of Law as a separate document is
deleted. Document 69 filed 7/20/11, Memorandum of Law, which counsel was
instructed to file as a separate document per the initial docket annotation is
deleted and will be addressed by a Court Order. Oc) (Entered: 07/20/2011)
07/20/2011 69 ORDER - IT IS ORDERED that the Plaintiffs Motion for Leave of Court to File
Post-Trial Memorandum of Law 68 is GRANTED. The plaintiffs Post-Trial
Memorandum of Law attached to the motion shall be detached and docketed
separately by the Clerk of Court. The defendant may file a memorandum of law
in response on or before August 5, 2011. Signed by Magistrate Judge J. Andrew
Smyser on 7/20/11 (re) (Entered: 07/20/2011)
07/20/2011 70 Plaintiffs Post-Trial Memorandum of Law. (rc) (Main Document 70 replaced on
7/20/2011) (rc, ). (Entered: 07/20/2011)
07/27/2011 71 NOTICE OF FILING OF OFFICIAL TRANSCRIPT of Bench Trial
proceedings held on 7/5/2011 before Magistrate Judge Smyser. Court Reporter
Wendy Yinger, Telephone number 717-440-1535. Transcript may be viewed at
the court public terminal or purchased through the Court Reporter before the
deadline for Release of Transcript Restriction. After that date it may be obtained
through PACER. Redaction Request due 8/17/2011. Redacted Transcript
Deadline set for 8/29/2011. Release of Transcript Restriction set for 10/25/2011.
(ctrep7) (Entered: 07/27/2011)
07/27/2011 72 NOTICE TO UNREGISTERED ECF ATTORNEYS/PRO SE PARTIES
regarding the filing of 71 transcript. Copy of notice mailed to John F. Curran on
07/27/2011. (mep, ) (Entered: 07/27/2011)
08/05/2011 7 MEMORANDUM OF LAW filed by John F. Curran. (aaa) (Entered:
08/05/2011)
08/16/2011 74 MEMORANDUM AND ORDER - It will be ordered that the Clerk enter
judgment infavor of the plaintiff Rockwood Strategies, LP, and against
thedefendant, on Count I, in the amount of $28,000 and in favor of the
defendant and against plaintiff Shafik on Counts II and 111. An appropriate order
follows. Signed by Magistrate Judge J. Andrew Smyser on 8/16/11. (rc)
(Entered: 08/16/2011)
08/16/2011 75 ORDER - IT IS ORDERED that the Clerk of Court is directed to enter judgment
infavor of the plaintiff Rockwood Strategies, LP and against the defendant John
F. Curran, 111, on Count I, in the amount of $28,000.00. The Clerk of Court is
directed to enter judgment in favor of the defendant John F. Curran, III and
against the plaintiff Ryan Shafik on Counts II and III. The Clerk of Court is
directed to mark this action closed. Signed by Magistrate Judge J. Andrew
Smyser on 8/16/11. (rc) (Entered: 08/16/2011)
08/16/2011 76 JUDGMENT - IT IS ORDERED AND ADJUDGED that Judgment be and is
hereby entered infavor of the Plaintiff Rockwood Strategies, LP and against the
Defendant John F. Curran, III, on Count I, in the amount of $28,000.00. IT IS
FURTHER ORDERED AND ADJUDGED that Judgment be and is hereby
entered in favor of the Defendant John F. Curran, III and against the Plaintiff
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SHERIFF'S OFFICE OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY
Ronny R Anderson
Sheriff
Jody S Smith
Chief Deputy
Richard W Stewart
Solicitor
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Ryan Shafik (et al.)
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John F Curran, III
Case Number
2011-6907
SHERIFF'S RETURN OF SERVICE
11/10/2011 04:10 PM - Tim Black, Deputy, who being duly sworn according to law, attached as herein commanded all
goods, chattels, rights, debts, credits, and monies of the Defendant, in the hands, possession, or control
of the within named garnishee, Wells Fargo Bank at 604 East High Street, Carlisle Borough, Carlisle, PA
17013, Cumberland County, by handing to Chris Moultan, personally three copies of interrogatories
together with three true and attested copies of the Writ of Execution and made the contents there of
known to him.
The writ of execution and notice to defendant was mailed on November 15, 2011 to John F. Curran, III at
1802 Bogg Road, Hampstead, MD 21074.
11/10/2011 04:10 PM - Tim Black, Deputy, who being duly sworn according to law, attached as herein commanded all
goods, chattels, rights, debts, credits, and monies of the Defendant, in the hands, possession, or control
of the within named garnishee, Wachovia Bank c/o Wells Fargo Bank at 604 E. High Street, Carlisle
Borough, Carlisle, PA 17013, Cumberland County, by handing to Chris Moulton, personally three copies o-
interrogatories together with three true and attested copies of the Writ of Execution and made the content
there of known to him.
The writ of execution and notice to defendant was mailed on November 15, 2011 to John F. Curran, III at
1802 Bogg Road, Hampstead, MD 21074.
SHERIFF COST: $695.38
November 15, 2011
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RON R ANDERSON, SHERIFF
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SIRLIN GALLOGLY & LESSER, P.C.
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Identification No.: 17498
123 South Broad Street
Suite 2100
Philadelphia, PA 19109
(215) 864-9700
Attorney for Garnishee
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PENNSYLVANIA
RYAN SHAFIK AND COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
ROCKWOOD STRATEGIES COUNTY OF CUMBERLAND
vs. ;
JOHN F. CURRAN, III NO. 11-6907
and
WELLS FARGO BANK N.A.. GARNISHEE
PRAECIPE
TO THE PROTHONOTARY:
Kindly enter a Rule upon Plaintiff to either seek judgment against Garnishee, Wells Fargo
Bank, N.A., under Rule 3143(g) or to place the issue between Plaintiff and Garnishee upon the list
for trial, or in the alternative, to suffer judgment of non pros against Plaintiff and in favor of
Garnishee, Wells Fargo Bank, N.A.
Date: -\??
SIRLIN GALLOGLY & LESSER, P.C.
By: Jon C. Sirlin, Esquire
Identification No.: 17498
123 South Broad Street
Suite 2100
Philadelphia, PA 19109
(215) 864-9700
Attorney for Garnishee
RYAN SHAFIK AND
ROCKWOOD STRATEGIES
vs.
JOHN F. CURRAN, III
and
COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
COUNTY OF CUMBERLAND
NO. 11-6907
WELLS FARGO BANK N.A., GARNISHEE
RULE
TO THE PROTHONOTARY:
AND NOW, this Lay of , 2012, a Rule is hereby granted upon Plaintiff
to seek judgment against Garnishee, Wells Fargo Bank, N.A., under Rule 3143(g) or to place the
issue between Plaintiff, Defendant and Garnishee upon the list for trial within twenty (20) days after
the service hereof or to suffer Judgment of Non Pros against Plaintiff.
PROTHONOTARY
SIRLIN GALLOGLY & LESSER, P.C.
By: Jon C. Sirlin, Esquire
Identification No.: 17498
123 S. Broad Street, Suite 2100
Philadelphia, PA 19109
(215) 864-9700
Attorney for Garnishee
RYAN SHAFIK AND ROCKWOOD
STRATEGIES
vs.
JOHN F. CURRAN, III
and
WELLS FAR.GO BANK N.A., GARNISHEE
COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
COUNTY OF CUMBERLAND
NO. 11-6907
PRAECIPE TO ENTER JUDGMENT OF NON PROS
TO THE PROTHONOTARY:
Kindly enter a Judgment of Non Pros in favor of Wells Fargo Bank, N.A., Garnishee and
against Plaintiff, RYAN SHAFIK AND ROCKWOOD STRATEGIES. for failure to enter
judgment against the Garnishee within twenty days after service of a Rule to seek judgment against
Garnishee under Rule 3143(8) or to place the issue between Plaintiff, Defendant, and Garnishee
upon the list for trial.
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By: Jon C. Sirlin, Esquire
Identification No.: 17498
123 S. Broad Street, Suite 2100
Philadelphia, PA 19109
(215) 864-9700
Attorney for Garnishee
RYAN SHAFIK AND ROCKWOOD
STRATEGIES
vs.
COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
COUNTY OF CUMBERLAND
JOHN F. CURRAN, III
and
WELLS FARGO BANK N.A., GARNISHEE
NO. 11-6907
CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
JON C. SIRLIN, being duly sworn according to law, deposes and says that he is counsel for
the Garnishee, Wells Fargo Bank, N.A., that he is authorized to and does take this affidavit on its
behalf and that he served a Praecipe and Rule pursuant to Pa.R.C.P. 3143(g) to Enter Judgment or
suffer judgment of Non Pros, upon Lowell R. Gates, Esquire, counsel for Plaintiff, by letter dated
March 15, 2012, which was sent via certified mail and that Exhibits "A" and "B" attached hereto
are true and correct copies of the transmittal letter addressed to Plaintiffs counsel and the certified
mail return receipt.
Date: -. - t?-
EXHIBIT "A"
SIRLIN GALLOGLY & LESSER
A PROFESSIONAL CORPORATION
ATTORNEYS AT LAW
JON C. SIRLIN
TIMOTHY A. GALLOGLY
PETER A. LESSER*
JOHN D. BENSON*
SUSAN J. KUPERSMITH*t
STEPHEN R. KURENS*t
DANA S. PLON*
DOROTHY A. HAMILL*
LISA M. RUTENBERG***
JERRY L DREW**
KIERSTIN M. LANGE*
ADAM NACHMANI*
*COUNSEL
• PA & NJ BAR March 15, 2012
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Lowell R. Gates, Esquire
1013 Mumma Road
Lemoyne, PA. 17043
PENNSYLVANIA OFFICE
123 S. BROAD STREET
SUITE 2100
PHILADELPHIA, PA 19109
(215) 864-9700
FAX (215) 864-9669
NEW JERSEY OFFICE
102 BROWNING LANE
BUILDING C
CHERRY HILL, NJ 08003
(856) 616-1900
FAX (856) 216-7459
Re: Ryan Shafik and Rockwood Strategies vs. John F. Curran, III
and Wells Fargo Bank, N.A., Garnishee
Dear Mr. Gates:
I enclose a copy of the Praecipe to Enter Rule against Plaintiff pursuant to Pa.R.C.P.
3143(g) to either seek judgment against Garnishee or to place the issue between Plaintiff and
Garnishee upon the trial list, which Rule was recently filed with the Court.
The purpose of this proceeding is merely to enable my client and I to close our files in this
old attachment. Under the circumstances, I would appreciate your signing the enclosed Order to
Discontinue Attachment Execution. If this is agreeable with you, please sign the enclosed Order
and return tome for fi However, if you do not respond promptly and
os against Plaintiff at the earliest opportunity.
and cooperation.
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SIRLIN GALLOGLY & LESSER, P.C.
By: Jon C. Sirlin, Esquire
Identification No.: 17498
123 S. Broad Street, Suite 2100
Philadelphia, PA 19109
(215) 864-9700
Attorney for Garnishee
RYAN SHAFIK AND ROCKWOOD
STRATEGIES
vs.
COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
COUNTY OF CUMBERLAND
JOHN F. CURRAN, III
and
WELLS FARGO BANK N.A.., GARNISHEE
To: Lowell R. Gates, Esquire
1013 Mumma Road
Lemoyne, PA 17043
NOTICE
NO. 11-6907
Pursuant to Rule 236 of the Supreme Court of Pennsylvania, you are hereby notified that a
Judgment has been entered against you in the above proceeding as indicated below.
X JUDGMENT OF NON PROS
JUDGMENT BY DEFAULT
MONEY JUDGMENT
JUDGMENT IN REPLEVIN
JUDGMENT FOR POSSESSION
JUDGMENT ON AWARD OF ARBITRATION
JUDGMENT ON VERDICT
JUDGMENT ON COURT FINDINGJ.- 44
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Sheriff
Jody S Smith
Chief Deputy
Richard W Stewart
Solicitor
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Ryan Shafik (et al.)
vs.
John F Curran, III
Case Number
2011-6907
SHERIFF'S RETURN OF SERVICE
11/10/2011 04:10 PM - Tim Black, Deputy, who being duly sworn according to law, attached as herein commanded all
goods, chattels, rights, debts, credits, and monies of the Defendant, in the hands, possession, or control
of the within named garnishee, Wells Fargo Bank at 604 East High Street, Carlisle Borough, Carlisle, PA
17013, Cumberland County, by handing to Chris Moultan, personally three copies of interrogatories
together with three true and attested copies of the Writ of Execution and made the contents there of
known to him.
The writ of execution and notice to defendant was mailed on November 15, 2011 to John F. Curran, III at
1802 Bogg Road, Hampstead, MD 21074.
11/10/2011 04:10 PM - Tim Black, Deputy, who being duly sworn according to law, attached as herein commanded all
goods, chattels, rights, debts, credits, and monies of the Defendant, in the hands, possession, or control
of the within named garnishee, Wachovia Bank c/o Wells Fargo Bank at 604 E. High Street, Carlisle
Borough, Carlisle, PA 17013, Cumberland County, by handing to Chris Moulton, personally three copies o'
interrogatories together with three true and attested copies of the Writ of Execution and made the contentE
there of known to him.
The writ of execution and notice to defendant was mailed on November 15, 2011 to John F. Curran, III at
1802 Bogg Road, Hampstead, MD 21074.
05/17/2012 Ronny R. Anderson, Sheriff, who being duly sworn according to law, states this writ of execution is
returned as ABANDONED. No action on writ in over 6 months.
SHERIFF COST: $139.01 SO ANSWERS.
May 17, 2012 RON R ANDERSON, SHERIFF
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