Dan Aaron Polster
Signed rulings
A grounded sample of orders signed by this judge, with the verbatim dispositive language.
“For the reasons stated above, the Court DENIES Defendants Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc. and Johnson and Johnson's (‘J&J's’) Motion for Summary Judgment (Doc. #: 1919).”
“In light of the evidence with respect to shipments to Dr. Heim, the Court is unable to conclude that no reasonable jury could find that Schein's market activities were de minimis. ... Accordingly, the Motion is DENIED.”
“Before the Court is CVS's Motion for Summary Judgment (Doc. #: 1888). For the reasons set forth below, the Motion is DENIED.”
“Before the Court is Rite Aid's Motion for Summary Judgment (Doc. #: 1888). For the reasons set forth below, the Motion is DENIED.”
“Defendants' Motions to Dismiss are DENIED with respect to Counts I (RICO § 1962(c)); II (RICO § 1962(d)); III (FDUTPA); IV (Misleading Advertising); VI (Negligence); VII (Wanton Negligence); XI (Nuisance); and XII (Unjust Enrichment). Defendants' Motions to Dismiss are GRANTED with respect to Counts II (RICO § 1962(a)); V (Breach of Implied Warranty); VIII (Negligence Per Se); IX (Negligent Marketing); and X (Negligent Distribution).”
“The Pharmacy Defendants have not shown Plaintiffs failed to state a claim for which relief can be granted. Accordingly, Pharmacy Defendants' Motion to Dismiss (Doc. #: 3177) is DENIED.”
“The Court finds that Oliver failed to identify extraordinary and compelling reasons under 18 U.S.C. § 3582(c)(1)(A) to warrant compassionate release and the § 3553(a) factors weigh heavily against Oliver's requested relief. Accordingly, the Court DENIES Oliver's motion for compassionate release.”
“As there are no disputed material facts, see ECF 17, and based on the foregoing, the Court GRANTS summary judgment in favor of the Government on all claims.”
“Because there are no genuine disputes of material fact on Counts I and II of Pesta's amended complaint, the Court GRANTS summary judgment in favor of Defendants (ECF Doc. 47) and DENIES summary judgment in favor of Plaintiff on those claims.”
“the Court DENIES Plaintiff's motion for summary judgment (ECF Doc. 44) and GRANTS Defendants' motion for summary judgment on Counts I and II.”
“Based on the foregoing, the Court DENIES Bosch's motion for summary judgement without prejudice.”
“For the reasons stated herein, Defendant's motion to compel arbitration and dismiss is GRANTED. This matter is dismissed without prejudice. Plaintiffs may pursue arbitration as required by their employment agreements.”
“Defendant Sedgwick Claims Management's motion to dismiss is GRANTED. ECF Doc. 11. Plaintiff's FMLA interference claim (Count I) against Sedgwick is dismissed with prejudice; plaintiff's aiding and abetting discrimination claim (Count VI) is dismissed without prejudice.”
Caseload & timing
From public federal docket records for this judge.
Median case duration in the sampled dockets: 130 days (N = 6).
The sampled 2019-2022 docket includes opioid multidistrict litigation, federal criminal cases, wage claims, contract and trade-secret disputes, employment matters, habeas petitions, and suits involving federal agencies or officers. The multidistrict cases are prominent in the sample and should not be read as a complete picture of Judge Polster's senior-status docket.
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