The U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania reported the following activity in the suit brought by
State Farm Fire & Casualty Company against
LG Electronics USA, Inc. on Aug. 2: 'Sborder That Counsel Contemplating Filing A Motion Under Fed. R. Civ. P. 12(b)(6), (e), Or (f), Shall First Contact Opposing Counsel To Discuss The Substance Of The Contemplated Motion And To Provide An Opportunity To Cure Any Alleged Pleading Deficiencies Or Strike Certain Matter. This Conference Shall Take Place At Least Seven (7) Days Before The Filing Of The Motion1. The Parties Shall Conduct Substantive Verbal Communications. Exchanges Of Letters Or Emails Are Insufficient. A Report That Opposing Counsel Was Not Available Or That The Parties Made Reasonable Efforts Is Likewise Insufficient. If The Parties Cannot Reach A Resolution That Eliminates The Need For Any Of The Above-mentioned Motions, Counsel For The Moving Party Shall Include, Along With The Motion, A Certification That The Parties Met And Conferred Regarding The Alleged Pleading Deficiencies Or Matter Sought To Be Stricken. The Court Will Deny Any 12(b)(6), (e) Or (f) Motion That Fails To Conform With These Requirements. All Counsel Must Copy And Review Judge Kenneys Most Recent Guidelines Which Are Published On The Districts Website. Signed By Honorable Chad F. Kenney On 8/1/23. 8/2/23 Entered And Copies Mailed To Unrep And E-mailed.(jaa, ) (main Document 4 Replaced On 8/4/2023) (jaa, ). (entered: 08/02/2023)'.
Case number 2:23-cv-02943-CFK was filed in the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania on Aug. 1.