Bowden v. Schenker

Filing 17

ORDER: In accord with the accompanying Memorandum 16 ; 1) Dfts mtn to dismiss the complaint 6 is GRANTED, and Pltfs complaint is DISMISSED WITH PREJUDICE; 2) Dfts mtn to transfer venue 4 is MOOT; and 3) Dfts mtn for sanctions against Alphonso Ar nold, Jr. Esq. 9 ) is GRANTED for cause shown under FRCP 11(c)(1). Sanctions, which shall include all of Dfts reasonable attys fees and costs to defend this action, are awarded against Pltfs cnsl, Alphonso Arnold Jr., Esq., for filing frivolous and duplicative litigation. Within (14) days of the date of this order, Dft shall submit its reasonable fees and costs to the Court.Signed by Honorable Sylvia H. Rambo on 3/8/18. (ma)

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IN THE UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT FOR THE MIDDLE DISTRICT OF PENNSYLVANIA JERRA V. BOWDEN Plaintiff, v. DB SCHENKER Defendant. : : : : : : : : : Civil No. 1:17-CV-01999 Judge Sylvia H. Rambo ORDER In accordance with the accompanying memorandum of law, IT IS HEREBY ORDERED as follows: 1) Defendant’s motion to dismiss the complaint (Doc. 6) is GRANTED, and Plaintiff’s complaint is DISMISSED WITH PREJUDICE; 2) Defendant’s motion to transfer venue (Doc. 4) is MOOT; and 3) Defendant’s motion for sanctions against Alphonso Arnold, Jr. Esq. (Doc. 9) is GRANTED for cause shown under Federal Rule of Civil Procedure 11(c)(1). Sanctions, which shall include all of Defendant’s reasonable attorneys’ fees and costs to defend this action, are awarded against Plaintiff’s counsel, Alphonso Arnold Jr., Esq., for filing frivolous and duplicative litigation. Within fourteen (14) days of the date of this order, Defendant shall submit its reasonable fees and costs to the Court. Dated: March 8, 2018 s/Sylvia H. Rambo SYLVIA H. RAMBO United States District Judge

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