United States District Court
Eastern District of Pennsylvania (Philadelphia)
CIVIL DOCKET FOR CASE #: 2:03-cv-05273-ER

MARIANI v. THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA et al
Assigned to: HONORABLE EDUARDO C. ROBRENO
Referred to:
Demand: $
Lead Docket: None
Related Cases: None
Case in other court: None
Cause: 28:1332 Diversity-Wrongful Death

Date Filed: 09/12/03
Jury Demand: Plaintiff
Nature of Suit: 360 P.I.: Other
Jurisdiction: U.S. Government Defendant

Plaintiff
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ELLEN MARIANI, INDIVIDUALLY AND AS PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE OF THE ESTATE OF LOUIS NEIL MARIANI, DECEASED represented by PHILIP J. BERG
LAW OFFICES OF PHILIP J. BERG
706 RIDGE PIKE
LAFAYETTE HILL, PA 19444
610-825-3134
Fax : 610-834-7659
LEAD ATTORNEY
ATTORNEY TO BE NOTICED

V.

Defendant
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THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA represented by VIVECA D PARKER
US ATTORNEY'S OFFICE
615 CHESTNUT STREET
SUITE 1250
PHILADELPHIA, PA 19106
215-861-8443
Email: VIVECA.PARKER@USDOJ.GOV
ATTORNEY TO BE NOTICED
GEORGE W. BUSH, THE PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES, OFFICIALLY AND INDIVIDUALLY represented by VIVECA D PARKER
(See above for address)
ATTORNEY TO BE NOTICED
RICHARD CHENEY, VICE PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES, OFFICIALLY AND INDIVIDUALLY represented by VIVECA D PARKER
(See above for address)
ATTORNEY TO BE NOTICED
JOHN ASHCROFT, ATTORNEY GENERAL OF THE UNITED STATES, OFFICIALLY AND INDIVIDUALLY represented by VIVECA D PARKER
(See above for address)
ATTORNEY TO BE NOTICED
DONALD H. RUMSFELD, SECRETARY OF DEFENSE, OFFICIALLY AND INDIVIDUALLY represented by VIVECA D PARKER
(See above for address)
ATTORNEY TO BE NOTICED
UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE (DOD)
TERMINATED: 11/26/2003
represented by VIVECA D PARKER
(See above for address)
CENTRAL INTELLIGENCE AGENCY
TERMINATED: 11/26/2003
represented by VIVECA D PARKER
(See above for address)
NATIONAL SECURITY AGENCY
TERMINATED: 11/26/2003
represented by VIVECA D PARKER
(See above for address)
DEFENSE INTELLIGENCE AGENCY
TERMINATED: 11/26/2003
represented by VIVECA D PARKER
(See above for address)
COUNCIL ON FOREIGN RELATIONS, AND NAMED AND UNNAMED OFFICIALS, AGENTS, REPRESENTATIVES OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
TERMINATED: 11/26/2003
represented by VIVECA D PARKER
(See above for address)
KENNETH R. FEINBERG, SPECIAL MASTER, "SEPTEMBER 11 VICTIM COMPENSATION FUND OF 2001" OFFICIALLY AND INDIVIDUALLY
GEORGE H. BUSH, FORMER DIRECTOR, CENTRAL INTELLIGENCE AGENCY, (CIA), VICE-PRESIDENT AND PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, OFFICIALLY AND INDIVIDUALLY
CONDOLEEZZA RICE, NATIONAL SECURITY ADVISOR, TO DEFENDANT BUSH, OFFICIALLY AND INDIVIDUALLY
PETER G. PETERSON, CHAIRMAN OF THE BOARD, COUNCIL ON FOREIGN RELATIONS (CFR), OFFICIALLY AND INDIVIDUALLY
NORMAN Y. MINETA, SECRETARY, DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION (DOT), OFFICIALLY AND INDIVIDUALLY
GEORGE J. TENET, DIRECTOR, CENTRAL INTELLIGENCE AGENCY (CIA), OFFICIALLY AND INDIVIDUALLY

Filing Date

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Docket Text

09/12/20031COMPLAINT against JOHN ASHCROFT, GEORGE W. BUSH, CENTRAL INTELLIGENCE AGENCY, RICHARD CHENEY, COUNCIL ON FOREIGN RELATIONS, DEFENSE INTELLIGENCE AGENCY, NATIONAL SECURITY AGENCY, DONALD H. RUMSFELD, THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE (DOD) ( Filing fee $ 150 receipt number 897600.), filed by ELLEN MARIANI.(tj, ) (Entered: 09/22/2003)
09/12/2003 Summons 11 Issued; 10 Mailed to counsel and 1 Forwarded to the U.S. Attorney's Office 9/22/03 as to JOHN ASHCROFT, GEORGE W. BUSH, CENTRAL INTELLIGENCE AGENCY, RICHARD CHENEY, COUNCIL ON FOREIGN RELATIONS, DEFENSE INTELLIGENCE AGENCY, NATIONAL SECURITY AGENCY, DONALD H. RUMSFELD, THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE (DOD). (tj, ) (Entered: 09/22/2003)
09/12/2003 DEMAND for Trial by Jury by ELLEN MARIANI. (tj, ) (Entered: 09/22/2003)
09/23/20032Acceptance of Service by U.S. Attorney Re: accepted summons and complaint for JOHN ASHCROFT, GEORGE W. BUSH, CENTRAL INTELLIGENCE AGENCY, RICHARD CHENEY, COUNCIL ON FOREIGN RELATIONS, DEFENSE INTELLIGENCE AGENCY, NATIONAL SECURITY AGENCY, DONALD H. RUMSFELD, THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE (DOD) on 9/23/2003, answer due 11/24/2003. (ar, ) (Entered: 09/24/2003)
11/21/20033 MOTION to Dismiss Complaint with Prejudice filed by JOHN ASHCROFT, GEORGE W. BUSH, CENTRAL INTELLIGENCE AGENCY, RICHARD CHENEY, COUNCIL ON FOREIGN RELATIONS, DEFENSE INTELLIGENCE AGENCY, NATIONAL SECURITY AGENCY, DONALD H. RUMSFELD, THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE (DOD).Memorandum of Law, Certificate of Service and Proposed Order. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A - I)(PARKER, VIVECA) (Entered: 11/21/2003)
11/26/20034AMENDED COMPLAINT against KENNETH R. FEINBERG, GEORGE H. BUSH, CONDOLEEZZA RICE, PETER G. PETERSON, NORMAN Y. MINETA, GEORGE J. TENET, GEORGE W. BUSH, RICHARD CHENEY, JOHN ASHCROFT, DONALD RUMSFELD, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, filed by ELLEN MARIANI.(md, ) (Entered: 11/28/2003)
11/26/2003 7 Original Summonses Issued on Amended Complaint as to GEORGE H. BUSH, KENNETH R. FEINBERG, NORMAN Y. MINETA, PETER G. PETERSON, CONDOLEEZZA RICE, GEORGE J. TENET, and US Atty's Office. Forwarded To: Case Opening Clerk on 11/28/03 (md, ) (Entered: 11/28/2003)
12/01/20035Acceptance of Service by U.S. Attorney Re: accepted summons and complaint for KENNETH R. FEINBERG on 12/1/2003, answer due 1/30/2004. (jpd, ) (Entered: 12/01/2003)
12/08/20036RESPONSE by ELLEN MARIANI in Opposition to FEDERAL DEFTS' MOTION TO DISMISS, Memorandum, Certificate of Service. (md, ) (Entered: 12/09/2003)
12/10/2003 7 ORDER THAT A HEARING ON FEDERAL DEFENDANTS' MOTION TO DISMISS COMPLAINT IS SET FOR 1/14/2004 AT 9:00 A.M. IN COURTROOM 11-A BEFORE HONORABLE EDUARDO C. ROBRENO. SIGNED BY JUDGE EDUARDO C. ROBRENO ON 12/10/03. 12/10/03 ENTERED AND COPIES MAILED AND FAXED BY CAHMBERS ON 12/9/03. (jpd, ) (Entered: 12/10/2003)
12/23/2003 8 ORDER THAT THE HEARING ON THE FEDERAL DEFENDANTS' MOTION TO DISMISS COMPLAINT SCHEDULED FOR 1/14/04 AT 9:00 A.M. IS CANCELLED. SIGNED BY JUDGE EDUARDO C. ROBRENO ON 12/23/03. 12/23/03 ENTERED AND COPIES MAILED AND FAXED BY CHAMBERS ON 12/23/03.(jpd). (Entered: 12/23/2003)
01/20/20049Amicua Curiae Brief and Exhibits by ROBERT COTNER. (stb, ) (Entered: 01/21/2004)
01/29/2004 10 MOTION to Dismiss the Amended Complaint, or in the Alternative, to Transfer this Case to the Southern District of New York filed by JOHN ASHCROFT, GEORGE H. BUSH, GEORGE W. BUSH, CENTRAL INTELLIGENCE AGENCY, RICHARD CHENEY, DEFENSE INTELLIGENCE AGENCY, KENNETH R. FEINBERG, NORMAN Y. MINETA, PETER G. PETERSON, CONDOLEEZZA RICE, DONALD H. RUMSFELD, GEORGE J. TENET, THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE (DOD).Memorandum of Law, Proposed Orders and Certificate of Service.(PARKER, VIVECA) (Entered: 01/29/2004)
02/04/200411Notice of Intent to Lodge Verified Criminal Complaint by PAUL ANDREW MITCHELL. (jpd). (Entered: 02/04/2004)
02/06/200412NOTICE of Appearance by MATHIEU SHAPIRO on behalf of PETER G. PETERSON with Certificate of Service. (mar, ) (Entered: 02/09/2004)
02/17/2004 13 DEFENDNAT PETER G. PETERSON'S MOTION TO DISMISS THE AMENDED COMPLAINT AS AGAINST HIM, MEMORNADUM, CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE.(jpd) (Entered: 02/18/2004)
03/02/200414STIPULATION AND ORDER THAT PLAINTIFFS RESPONSE TO DEFENDANTS MOTION TO DISMISS IS DUE BY 3/2/2004. SIGNED BY JUDGE EDUARDO C. ROBRENO ON 3/2/04. 3/3/04 ENTERED AND COPIES MAILED AND FAXED.(jpd) (Entered: 03/03/2004)
03/05/200415STIPULATION AND ORDER THAT EXTENDS TIME TO RESPOND TO DEFENDANTS' MOTION TO DISMISS UNTIL 4/7/04 SIGNED BY JUDGE EDUARDO C. ROBRENO ON 3/4/04. 3/5/04 ENTERED AND COPIES MAILED AND FAXED.(stb, ) (Entered: 03/05/2004)
03/08/200416STIPULATION AND ORDER THAT PLAINTIFF HAS UNTIL 4/7/2004 TO RESPOND TO THE DEFENDANTS' MOTION TO DIMSISS. SIGNED BY JUDGE EDUARDO C. ROBRENO ON 3/8/04. 3/9/04 ENTERED AND COPIES MAILED AND FAXED. (jpd) (Entered: 03/09/2004)