New Jersey District Court
Judge:Karen M Williams
Referred: Matthew J Skahill
Case #: 1:24-cv-07098
Nature of Suit950 Other Statutes - Constitutionality of State Statutes
Cause28:1331 Fed. Question
Case Filed:Jun 18, 2024
Last checked: Saturday Aug 03, 2024 6:48 AM EDT
Defendant
CHIEF PHIL OLIVO
Represented By
MICHAEL JOSEPH MILES
Brown & Connery LLP
contact info
ARLETTE LEYBA
Brown And Connery, LLP
contact info
Defendant
MATTHEW PLATKIN
in his official capacity as the Attorney General of New Jersey OFFICE OF THE NEW JERSEY ATTORNEY GENERAL 25 MARKET STREET
TRENTON, NJ 08611
Represented By
DANIEL MICHAEL VANNELLA
Office Of Attorney General Of New Jersey
contact info
Plaintiff
CHRISTIAN BENTON
Represented By
STEVEN JAY HARFENIST
Harfenist Kraut & Perlstein, LLP
contact info
Plaintiff
COALITION OF NEW JERSEY FIREARM OWNERS
PO BOX 768
SEWELL, NJ 08080
Represented By
STEVEN JAY HARFENIST
Harfenist Kraut & Perlstein, LLP
contact info
Plaintiff
GUN OWNERS FOUNDATION
Represented By
STEVEN JAY HARFENIST
Harfenist Kraut & Perlstein, LLP
contact info
Plaintiff
GUN OWNERS OF AMERICA, INC.
Represented By
STEVEN JAY HARFENIST
Harfenist Kraut & Perlstein, LLP
contact info


Docket last updated: 09/15/2024 11:59 PM EDT
Tuesday, August 27, 2024
qc QC - Fillable PDF Tue 08/27 10:29 AM
CLERK'S QUALITY CONTROL MESSAGE - The Notice of Appearance18 filed by Liza B. Fleming on 8/26/2024 was uploaded prior to being flattened. Before uploading fillable forms to ECF you must flatten the file to prevent other users from manipulating or editing the information. The easiest way to flatten a PDF form is by selecting Print to PDF and saving the flattened form, other PDF software may differ. Please visit our[LINK:website] under Flattening PDF Forms for guidance. Your document has been corrected. This message is for informational purposes only. (dmr)
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utility Set/Reset Motion and R&R Deadlines/Hearings Tue 08/27 10:36 AM
Set Deadlines as to19 First MOTION to Dismiss Defendant Phil Olivio ,20 MOTION to Dismiss for Lack of Jurisdiction . Motion set for 10/7/2024 before Judge Karen M. Williams. Unless otherwise directed by the Court, this motion will be decided on the papers and no appearances are required. Note that this is an automatically generated message from the Clerk`s Office and does not supersede any previous or subsequent orders from the Court. (dmr)
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Monday, August 26, 2024
20 20 motion Dismiss/Lack of Jurisdiction Mon 08/26 7:24 PM
MOTION to Dismiss for Lack of Jurisdiction by MATTHEW PLATKIN. Responses due by 9/23/2024.(FLEMING, LIZA)
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Att: 1 Brief in Support of Motion,
Att: 2 Declaration of Liza B. Fleming,
Att: 3 Exhibit A to Declaration,
Att: 4 Text of Proposed Order,
Att: 5 Certificate of Service
19 19 motion Dismiss Mon 08/26 6:18 PM
First MOTION to Dismiss Defendant Phil Olivio by PHIL OLIVO. Responses due by 10/7/2024.(MILES, MICHAEL)
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Att: 1 Memorandum In Support of Motion,
Att: 2 Certification of Phil Olivio,
Att: 3 Exhibit Exhibit A,
Att: 4 Exhibit Exhibit B,
Att: 5 Certificate of Service Certification of Service
18 18 notice Notice of Appearance Mon 08/26 1:43 PM
NOTICE of Appearance by LIZA FLEMING on behalf of MATTHEW PLATKIN (FLEMING, LIZA)
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Tuesday, August 20, 2024
17 17 notice Notice of Pro Hac Vice to Receive NEF Tue 08/20 2:13 PM
Notice of Request by Pro Hac Vice Stephen Stamboulieh to receive Notices of Electronic Filings. (HARFENIST, STEVEN)
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notice Notice of Pro Hac Vice counsel added Wed 08/21 9:50 AM
Pro Hac Vice counsel, STEPHEN D. STAMBOULIEH, has been added to receive Notices of Electronic Filing. Pursuant to L.Civ.R. 101.1, only local counsel are entitled to sign and file papers, enter appearances and receive payments on judgments, decrees or orders. (js)
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Monday, August 19, 2024
misc Pro Hac Vice Fee Received Mon 08/19 4:17 PM
Pro Hac Vice fee: Stephen D. Stamboulieh $ 250, receipt number TRE139991. (mlh)
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Friday, August 09, 2024
16 16 3 pgs order Order on Motion for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice Fri 08/09 3:52 PM
ORDER granting3 Motion for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice as to Stephen D. Stamboulieh, Esquire. Signed by Magistrate Judge Matthew J. Skahill on 8/9/2024. (tf, )
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Wednesday, July 31, 2024
15 15 order Order Wed 07/31 4:37 PM
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Tuesday, July 30, 2024
14 14 misc Application/Petition Tue 07/30 8:25 PM
APPLICATION/PETITION for Extension of Time to File Answer or Otherwise Respond to Plaintiffs' Complaint by Phil Olivo for by PHIL OLIVO. (LEYBA, ARLETTE)
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Thursday, July 18, 2024
13 13 order Order Reassigning Case Thu 07/18 11:32 AM
TEXT ORDER REASSIGNING CASE. Case reassigned to Judge Karen M. Williams for all further proceedings. Judge Christine P. O'Hearn no longer assigned to case. So Ordered by Chief Judge Renee Marie Bumb on 7/18/2024. (mmb )
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utility Update Answer Due Deadline Thu 07/18 9:05 AM
CLERK'S TEXT ORDER - The Application for a Clerk's Order Extending Time to Answer - Document12 submitted by CHIEF PHIL OLIVO on 7/17/2024 has been GRANTED. The answer due date has been set for 7/31/2024. (sms2)
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Wednesday, July 17, 2024
12 12 misc Application for Clerk Order to Ext Answer/Proposed Order Wed 07/17 4:26 PM
Application and Proposed Order for Clerk's Order to extend time to answer as to Chief Phil Olivo.. (MILES, MICHAEL)
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11 11 notice Notice of Appearance Wed 07/17 4:18 PM
NOTICE of Appearance by ARLETTE LEYBA on behalf of PHIL OLIVO (LEYBA, ARLETTE)
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10 10 notice Notice of Appearance Wed 07/17 4:12 PM
NOTICE of Appearance by MICHAEL JOSEPH MILES on behalf of PHIL OLIVO (MILES, MICHAEL)
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Tuesday, July 16, 2024
9 9 1 pgs order Order Tue 07/16 3:48 PM
LETTER ORDER Granting Defendant's request to extend the time to answer, move, or otherwise respond to Plaintiffs' complaint to August 26, 2024. Signed by Judge Christine P. O'Hearn on 7/16/2024. (sms2)
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8 8 misc Letter Tue 07/16 12:43 PM
Letter from Defendant Platkin requesting (consented to) 30-day extension of time to answer, move, or respond re1 Complaint,. (VANNELLA, DANIEL)
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Tuesday, July 09, 2024
7 7 service Summons Returned Executed Tue 07/09 11:40 AM
SUMMONS Returned Executed by GUN OWNERS FOUNDATION, CHRISTIAN BENTON, GUN OWNERS OF AMERICA, INC., COALITION OF NEW JERSEY FIREARM OWNERS. MATTHEW PLATKIN served on 6/27/2024, answer due 7/26/2024. (HARFENIST, STEVEN)
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6 6 service Summons Returned Executed Tue 07/09 11:38 AM
SUMMONS Returned Executed by GUN OWNERS FOUNDATION, CHRISTIAN BENTON, GUN OWNERS OF AMERICA, INC., COALITION OF NEW JERSEY FIREARM OWNERS. PHIL OLIVO served on 6/26/2024, answer due 7/17/2024. (HARFENIST, STEVEN)
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Monday, July 08, 2024
utility Update Answer Due Deadline Mon 07/08 9:14 AM
CLERK'S TEXT ORDER - The Application for a Clerk's Order Extending Time to Answer - Document5 submitted by MATTHEW PLATKIN on 7/5/2024 has been GRANTED. The answer due date has been set for 7/26/2024. (sms2)
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Friday, July 05, 2024
5 5 misc Application for Clerk Order to Ext Answer/Proposed Order Fri 07/05 12:17 PM
Application and Proposed Order for Clerk's Order to extend time to answer as to Defendant Attorney General of New Jersey. Attorney DANIEL MICHAEL VANNELLA for MATTHEW PLATKIN added. (VANNELLA, DANIEL)
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4 4 notice Notice of Appearance Fri 07/05 12:09 PM
NOTICE of Appearance by DANIEL MICHAEL VANNELLA on behalf of MATTHEW PLATKIN (VANNELLA, DANIEL)
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Thursday, June 27, 2024
3 3 motion Appear Pro Hac Vice Thu 06/27 11:07 AM
MOTION for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice by CHRISTIAN BENTON, COALITION OF NEW JERSEY FIREARM OWNERS, GUN OWNERS FOUNDATION, GUN OWNERS OF AMERICA, INC..(HARFENIST, STEVEN)
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Att: 1 Exhibit A- Declaration of Stephen D. Stamboulieh,
Att: 2 Exhibit B- Letter of Good Standing
utility Set/Reset Motion and R&R Deadlines/Hearings Thu 06/27 4:04 PM
Set Deadlines as to3 MOTION for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice . Motion set for 8/5/2024 before Magistrate Judge Matthew J. Skahill. Unless otherwise directed by the Court, this motion will be decided on the papers and no appearances are required. Note that this is an automatically generated message from the Clerk`s Office and does not supersede any previous or subsequent orders from the Court. (sms2)
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Friday, June 21, 2024
2 2 service Summons Issued Fri 06/21 8:42 AM
SUMMONS ISSUED as to PHIL OLIVO, MATTHEW PLATKIN. Attached is the official court Summons, please fill out Defendant and Plaintiffs attorney information and serve. (aji, )
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Thursday, June 20, 2024
utility Add and Terminate Judges Thu 06/20 2:54 PM
Judge Christine P. O'Hearn and Magistrate Judge Matthew J. Skahill added. (mmb, )
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Tuesday, June 18, 2024
1 1 cmp Complaint Tue 06/18 5:46 PM
COMPLAINT against PHIL OLIVO, MATTHEW PLATKIN ( Filing and Admin fee $ 405 receipt number ANJDC-15456511), filed by GUN OWNERS FOUNDATION, CHRISTIAN BENTON, GUN OWNERS OF AMERICA, INC., COALITION OF NEW JERSEY FIREARM OWNERS.(HARFENIST, STEVEN)
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Att: 1 Exhibit A- Declaration of John C. Pyle,
Att: 2 Exhibit B- Declaration of Erich M. Pratt,
Att: 3 Exhibit C- Declaration of Christian Benton,
Att: 4 Civil Cover Sheet,
Att: 5 Summons Phil Olivo,
Att: 6 Summons Matthew Platkin