Pennsylvania Western District Court
Judge:William S Stickman
Case #: 2:24-cv-00124
Nature of Suit140 Contract - Negotiable Instrument
Cause28:1332 Diversity-Other
Case Filed:Jan 29, 2024
Terminated:Jul 10, 2024
Last checked: Saturday Jul 27, 2024 4:43 AM EDT
Defendant
APOSTOLATE FOR FAMILY CONSECRATION, INC.
Represented By
Daniel P. Taylor
Taylor & Makricostas
contact info
Bradley Powell
Droder & Miller Co., L.P.A.
contact info
Interested Party
Joseph E Hudak
P.O. Box 11242
Pittsburgh, PA 15238
Represented By
Joseph E. Hudak
Law Office Of Joseph E. Hudak
contact info
Plaintiff
MICHAEL J. CONIKER
Represented By
Joseph E. Hudak
Law Office Of Joseph E. Hudak
contact info
TERMINATED PARTIES
Mediator
TINA O. MILLER
Terminated: 06/14/2024
Represented By
Tina Miller
Comber Miller LLC
contact info


Docket last updated: 5 hours ago
Saturday, August 10, 2024
42 42 motion Miscellaneous Relief (Use ONLY if no other relief applies) Sat 08/10 3:11 AM
MOTION Equitable Charging Lien by Joseph E Hudak. (Hudak, Joseph)
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Att: 1 Exhibit A - Distribution Agreement,
Att: 2 Exhibit B - Motion for Summary Affirmance,
Att: 3 Exhibit C - Email from Counsel for Defendant,
Att: 4 Exhibit D - Email from Counsel for Defendant,
Att: 5 Proposed Order
Monday, July 29, 2024
41 41 order Order on Motion for Leave to Appeal In Forma Pauperis Mon 07/29 9:15 AM
ORDER OF COURT.37 Motion for Leave to Appeal in forma pauperis is GRANTED. Signed by Judge William S. Stickman on 07/29/24. Text-only entry; no PDF document will issue. This text-only entry constitutes the Order of the Court or Notice on the matter. (eca)
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appeal Notification to Third Circuit Court of Appeals (Event should be used to e-mail USCA) Mon 07/29 11:17 AM
NOTIFICATION TO THIRD CIRCUIT COURT OF APPEALS re 41 Order on Motion for Leave to Appeal in forma pauperis. (kss)
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Saturday, July 27, 2024
40 40 motion Enforce Settlement Agreement Sat 07/27 1:26 AM
MOTION to Enforce Settlement Agreement and Compel Distribution by Joseph E Hudak. (Hudak, Joseph)
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Att: 1 Proposed Order,
Att: 2 Exhibit A,
Att: 3 Exhibit B,
Att: 4 Exhibit C,
Att: 5 Exhibit D
Monday, July 22, 2024
39 39 motion Miscellaneous Relief (Use ONLY if no other relief applies) Mon 07/22 3:51 PM
MOTION to Discipline by MICHAEL J. CONIKER. (kss)
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38 38 appeal USCA Notice of Docketing (Case Number & Case Manager Assigned) Mon 07/22 11:01 AM
USCA Case Number 24-2310 for36 Notice of Appeal, filed by MICHAEL J. CONIKER. USCA Case Manager Laurie (DOCUMENT IS RESTRICTED AND CAN ONLY BE VIEWED BY COURT STAFF) (lr)
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Monday, July 15, 2024
37 37 motion Appeal In Forma Pauperis Wed 07/17 10:17 AM
MOTION for Leave to Appeal in forma pauperis by MICHAEL J. CONIKER. (kss)
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36 36 appeal Notice of Appeal (Credit Card Required) Wed 07/17 10:15 AM
NOTICE OF APPEAL as to33 Order, Terminate Civil Case, by MICHAEL J. CONIKER. 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. The Transcript Purchase Order form will NOT be mailed to the parties. The form is available on the Court's internet site. (kss)
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Friday, July 12, 2024
35 35 motion Miscellaneous Relief (Use ONLY if no other relief applies) Miscellaneous Relief 2 (Use ONLY if no other relief applies) Withdraw as Attorney Wed 07/17 9:51 AM
MOTION to Force Attorney Hudak to Withdraw his Representation, MOTION to Allow Michael Coniker to be 1st Chair Plaintiff and Enlist a Top 5 Law Firm to Serve as 2nd Chair, MOTION to Prepare for Trial and Allow Michael Coniker to Subpoena Evidence, MOTION to Formally Address Ethics Violations, by MICHAEL J. CONIKER. (kss)
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Wednesday, July 10, 2024
33 33 1 pgs order Order ~Util - Terminate Civil Case Wed 07/10 1:51 PM
ORDER APPROVING32 Stipulation of Dismissal filed by MICHAEL J. CONIKER. Clerk is to mark CASE CLOSED. All deadlines, hearings, and motions are terminated as MOOT. Signed by Judge William S. Stickman on 07/10/24. (eca)
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32 32 misc Stipulation of Dismissal (Atty) Wed 07/10 1:37 PM
STIPULATION of Dismissal with Prejudice by MICHAEL J. CONIKER. (Hudak, Joseph)
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Tuesday, July 09, 2024
34 34 motion Miscellaneous Relief (Use ONLY if no other relief applies) Wed 07/10 3:29 PM
MOTION to Require a Review of the Unethical Behaviors of Attorney Joseph Hudak and The Equity Trust Company by MICHAEL J. CONIKER. (kss)
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Monday, July 08, 2024
30 30 motion Appoint Counsel Tue 07/09 8:57 AM
MOTION to Appoint Special Prosecutor by MICHAEL J. CONIKER. (kss)
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Friday, July 05, 2024
31 31 motion Miscellaneous Relief (Use ONLY if no other relief applies) Miscellaneous Relief 2 (Use ONLY if no other relief applies) Tue 07/09 9:32 AM
MOTION to Request a Jury Trial, MOTION to Require the USA FBI to Answer Questions Stated Live by Michael Coniker by MICHAEL J. CONIKER. (kss)
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Wednesday, July 03, 2024
29 29 1 pgs order Order Response/Briefing Schedule ~Util - Set Hearings Wed 07/03 3:03 PM
ORDER OF COURT. Any response to28 Verified Motion to Enforce Settlement due by 7/12/2024. In-Person Motions Hearing set for 7/15/2024 at 10:30 AM in Courtroom 8B before Judge William S. Stickman. Counsel, Mr. Michael Conker, and Ms. Tina Miller are directed to attend. Signed by Judge William S. Stickman on 07/03/24. (eca)
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28 28 motion Enforce Settlement Agreement Wed 07/03 12:03 PM
MOTION to Enforce Settlement Agreement (Verified) by APOSTOLATE FOR FAMILY CONSECRATION, INC. (Taylor, Daniel)
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Att: 1 Exhibit 1,
Att: 2 Exhibit 2,
Att: 3 Exhibit 3,
Att: 4 Exhibit 4,
Att: 5 Exhibit 5
Thursday, June 27, 2024
27 27 motion Miscellaneous Relief (Use ONLY if no other relief applies) Fri 06/28 8:47 AM
MOTION to Depose Attorney Joseph Hudak by MICHAEL J. CONIKER. (kss)
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Monday, June 17, 2024
26 26 motion Miscellaneous Relief (Use ONLY if no other relief applies) Tue 06/18 1:30 PM
MOTION to Abort the Settlement Agreement and All Agreements Michael Coniker Made, Regarding This Case on Friday, June 14, 2024 by MICHAEL J. CONIKER. (kss)
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25 25 order Order 1 - Terminate Deadlines and Hearings Mon 06/17 8:30 AM
ORDER OF COURT. Upon review of24 Report of Mediation, all deadlines in this matter are TERMINATED. The Court will await the filing of a stipulation of dismissal to close this case. Signed by Judge William S. Stickman on 06/17/24. Text-only entry; no PDF document will issue. This text-only entry constitutes the Order of the Court or Notice on the matter. (eca)
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Friday, June 14, 2024
24 24 adr Report of Mediation Fri 06/14 4:36 PM
REPORT of Mediation: Mediation held on 6/14/2024. Case has been resolved. The parties are reminded of their obligation to complete the ADR questionnaire and return same to the Clerk of Court within 5 days of the conclusion of the ADR process. The questionnaire can be accessed at www.pawd.uscourts.gov. Click on the ADR icon. (Miller, Tina)
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Tuesday, May 14, 2024
23 23 1 pgs order Order Referring Case to Mediation Tue 05/14 7:01 AM
ORDER REFERRING CASE to Mediation. Tina Miller is appointed as mediator. Signed by Judge William S. Stickman on 05/14/24. (eca)
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Monday, May 13, 2024
22 22 adr Stipulation Selecting ADR process Mon 05/13 4:05 PM
STIPULATION selecting ADR process by APOSTOLATE FOR FAMILY CONSECRATION, INC.. (Taylor, Daniel)
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Tuesday, May 07, 2024
21 21 order Order Tue 05/07 1:16 PM
SCHEDULING ORDER. An amended stipulation selecting ADR process that sets forth both the date and time of a scheduled mediation session is due on or before 05/21/24. Signed by Judge William S. Stickman on 05/07/24. Text-only entry; no PDF document will issue. This text-only entry constitutes the Order of the Court or Notice on the matter. (eca)
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20 20 order Case Management Order Tue 05/07 1:13 PM
CASE MANAGEMENT ORDER. Amended Pleadings due by 07/15/24; Joinder of Parties due 07/15/24; Plaintiff's Expert Reports by 08/15/24; Defendant's Reports by 09/16/24; Discovery ends 09/30/24; Telephonic Post-Discovery Status Conference set for 10/02/24 at 10:30 AM; Call parameters outlined herein; Summary Judgment due by 10/15/24; Response to Summary Judgment due by 11/15/24; Reply brief due by 11/27/24; Page limitations outlined herein. Signed by Judge William S. Stickman on 05/07/24. (eca)
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19 19 minutes Initial Case Management Conference Tue 05/07 1:03 PM
Minute Entry for proceedings held before Judge William S. Stickman: Telephonic Initial Case Management Conference held on 5/7/2024. (Court Reporter: None) (eca)
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Thursday, April 18, 2024
18 18 misc Report of Rule 26(f) Planning Meeting Thu 04/18 3:27 PM
REPORT of Rule 26(f) Planning Meeting. (Taylor, Daniel)
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17 17 adr Stipulation Selecting ADR process Thu 04/18 12:21 PM
STIPULATION selecting ADR process by APOSTOLATE FOR FAMILY CONSECRATION, INC. (Taylor, Daniel)
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16 16 misc Report of Rule 26(f) Planning Meeting Thu 04/18 12:20 PM
REPORT of Rule 26(f) Planning Meeting. (Taylor, Daniel)
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misc QC - No signature s/ QC - Attorney Signature Deficient Thu 04/18 3:03 PM
CLERK'S OFFICE QUALITY CONTROL MESSAGE re16 Report of Rule 26(f) Planning Meeting. ERRORS: Typed name omitted by s/. Attorney signature missing required information (Pennsylvania or other state bar identification number). CORRECTION: Attorney advised of signature requirements. Attorney to resubmit with signature, using Errata event. Attorney directed to comply with requirements of LCvR 5.2(B) in all future filings. (kss)
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Wednesday, April 03, 2024
15 15 service Certificate of Service Wed 04/03 3:19 PM
CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE of Rule 26(a)(1) Disclosure by APOSTOLATE FOR FAMILY CONSECRATION, INC. (Taylor, Daniel)
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14 14 2 pgs order Order ~Util - Set Deadlines/Hearings Wed 04/03 3:14 PM
ORDER SCHEDULING INITIAL CASE MANAGEMENT CONFERENCE. Rule 26 Meeting to be conducted on or before 4/25/2024. Rule 26 Meeting Report and Stipulation Selecting ADR Process due by 5/2/2024. Telephonic Initial Case Management Conference set for 5/7/2024 at 10:00 AM before Judge William S. Stickman. Signed by Judge William S. Stickman on 04/03/24. (eca)
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13 13 answer Answer to Complaint Wed 04/03 2:42 PM
ANSWER to1 Complaint, by APOSTOLATE FOR FAMILY CONSECRATION, INC. (Taylor, Daniel)
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Tuesday, February 27, 2024
12 12 misc Disclosure Statement (LR 7.1.A and/or FRCvP 7.1(a)(2)) Tue 02/27 3:16 PM
Disclosure Statement, declaring citizenship by APOSTOLATE FOR FAMILY CONSECRATION, INC.. (Taylor, Daniel)
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11 11 notice Notice of Appearance Tue 02/27 1:56 PM
NOTICE of Appearance by Bradley Powell on behalf of APOSTOLATE FOR FAMILY CONSECRATION, INC. (Powell, Bradley)
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10 10 order Order ~Util - Set Deadlines Tue 02/27 8:27 AM
ORDER APPROVING8 Stipulation for Extension of Time to Answer. Defendant shall answer on or before 04/08/24. Signed by Judge William S. Stickman on 02/27/24. Text-only entry; no PDF document will issue. This text-only entry constitutes the Order of the Court or Notice on the matter. (eca)
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misc QC - Party did not file Disclosure Statement pursuant to FRCvP 7.1(a)(2) Tue 02/27 7:58 AM
CLERK'S OFFICE QUALITY CONTROL MESSAGE re7 Disclosure Statement. ERROR: Party did not file disclosure statement identifying CITIZENSHIP pursuant to FRCvP 7.1(a)(2), which took effect on December 1, 2022. CORRECTION: Attorney advised to file statement within 7 days under Civil > Other Filings > Other Documents > Disclosure Statement (LR 7.1.A and/or FRCvP 7.1(a)(2)). Disclosure Statement due by 3/5/2024. (kss)
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misc QC - Attorney Signature Deficient Tue 02/27 8:07 AM
CLERK'S OFFICE QUALITY CONTROL MESSAGE re8 Stipulation for Extension of Time to Answer. ERROR: Attorney signature missing required information (Pennsylvania or other state bar identification number). CORRECTION: Attorney directed to comply with requirements of LCvR 5.2(B) in all future filings. This message is for informational purposes only. (kss)
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Monday, February 26, 2024
9 9 misc Proposed Order Mon 02/26 2:37 PM
Proposed Order re8 Stipulation for Extension of Time to Answer Complaint by APOSTOLATE FOR FAMILY CONSECRATION, INC.. (Taylor, Daniel)
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8 8 misc Stipulation for Extension of Time to Answer Mon 02/26 2:36 PM
Stipulation for Extension of Time to Answer by APOSTOLATE FOR FAMILY CONSECRATION, INC. Answer due from APOSTOLATE FOR FAMILY CONSECRATION, INC.. (Taylor, Daniel)
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7 7 misc Disclosure Statement (LR 7.1.A and/or FRCvP 7.1(a)(2)) Mon 02/26 2:31 PM
Disclosure Statement identifying Apostolate For Family Consecration, Inc. as corporate parent or other affiliate by APOSTOLATE FOR FAMILY CONSECRATION, INC.. (Taylor, Daniel)
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6 6 notice Notice of Appearance Mon 02/26 2:29 PM
NOTICE of Appearance by Daniel P. Taylor on behalf of APOSTOLATE FOR FAMILY CONSECRATION, INC.. (Taylor, Daniel)
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Friday, February 09, 2024
5 5 service Waiver of Service Executed Fri 02/09 2:12 PM
WAIVER OF SERVICE Returned Executed by MICHAEL J. CONIKER. APOSTOLATE FOR FAMILY CONSECRATION, INC. waiver sent on 2/8/2024, answer due 4/8/2024. (Hudak, Joseph) Modified text on 2/9/2024 to correct dates. (kss)
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4 4 misc Disclosure Statement (LR 7.1.A and/or FRCvP 7.1(a)(2)) Fri 02/09 2:01 PM
Disclosure Statement identifying None as corporate parent or other affiliate, declaring citizenship by MICHAEL J. CONIKER. (Hudak, Joseph)
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misc QC - Attorney Signature Deficient Fri 02/09 3:55 PM
CLERK'S OFFICE QUALITY CONTROL MESSAGE re4 Disclosure Statement. ERROR: Attorney signature missing required information. CORRECTION: Attorney directed to comply with requirements of LCvR 5.2(B) in all future filings. This message is for informational purposes only. (kss)
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Thursday, February 01, 2024
3 3 service Summons Issued Thu 02/01 8:55 AM
Summons Issued as to APOSTOLATE FOR FAMILY CONSECRATION, INC. (kss)
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Wednesday, January 31, 2024
2 2 service Praecipe to Issue Summons Wed 01/31 3:40 PM
PRAECIPE to Issue Summons by MICHAEL J. CONIKER (Hudak, Joseph)
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Att: 1 Summons
Tuesday, January 30, 2024
misc QC - Party did not file Disclosure Statement pursuant to FRCvP 7.1(a)(2) Tue 01/30 11:01 AM
CLERK'S OFFICE QUALITY CONTROL MESSAGE re1 Complaint. ERROR: Party did not file disclosure statement identifying CITIZENSHIP pursuant to FRCvP 7.1(a)(2), which took effect on December 1, 2022. CORRECTION: Attorney advised to file statement within 7 days under Civil > Other Filings > Other Documents > Disclosure Statement (LR 7.1.A and/or FRCvP 7.1(a)(2)). Disclosure Statement due by 2/6/2024. (kss)
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Monday, January 29, 2024
1 1 cmp Complaint (for Clerk of Court personnel only) Tue 01/30 10:58 AM
COMPLAINT against APOSTOLATE FOR FAMILY CONSECRATION, INC. (Filing fee, including Administrative fee, $405, receipt number APAWDC-8090106), filed by MICHAEL J. CONIKER. (kss)
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Att: 1 Civil Cover Sheet,
Att: 2 Exhibit 1 - Promissory Note,
Att: 3 Exhibit 2 - Demand Letter,
Att: 4 Exhibit 3 - Purported Amendment