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Cluster 783535

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green Pompa v. St. Luke's Hospital (2023)
Quote Authority · M.D. Penn.
The 2 (Doc 23 at 6) (citing Worldcom, Inc. v. Graphnet, Inc., 343 F.3d 651, 657 (3d Cir. 2003) (“The facts necessary to establish an affirmative defense [such as statute of limitations] must generally come from matters outside of the complaint.”)).
“The facts necessary to establish an affirmative defense [such as statute of limitations] must generally come from matters outside of the complaint.”
green CERBONE v. Allied Van Lines, Inc. (2021)
Quote Authority · E.D. Pa. · signal: cf.
Corp., 570 F.2d 1168 , 1174 n.10 (3d Cir. 1978) (emphasis in original)); cf. Worldcom, Inc. v. Graphnet, Inc., 343 F.3d 651, 657 (3d Cir. 2003) (“[W]ith some exceptions, affirmative defenses should be raised in responsive pleadings, not in pre-answer motions brought under Rule 12(b)” because “[t]he facts necessary to establish an affirmative defense must generally come from matters outside of the complaint.”).
“[W]ith some exceptions, affirmative defenses should be raised in responsive pleadings, not in pre-answer motions brought under Rule 12(b)” because “[t]he facts necessary to establish an affirmative defense must generally come from matters outside of the complaint.”
green PUTT v. TRIPADVISOR INC. (2021)
Quote Authority · E.D. Pa. · signal: cf.
Corp., 570 F.2d 1168 , 1174 n.10 (3d Cir. 1978) (emphasis in original)); cf. Worldcom, Inc. v. Graphnet, Inc., 343 F.3d 651, 657 (3d Cir. 2003) (“[W]ith some exceptions, affirmative defenses should be raised in responsive pleadings, not in pre-answer motions brought under Rule 12(b)” because “[t]he facts necessary to establish an affirmative defense must generally come from matters outside of the complaint.”).
“[W]ith some exceptions, affirmative defenses should be raised in responsive pleadings, not in pre-answer motions brought under Rule 12(b)” because “[t]he facts necessary to establish an affirmative defense must generally come from matters outside of the complaint.”
green Joseph v. Bureau of Corrections (2011)
Quote Authority · virginislands · signal: see
See Worldcom, Inc. v. Graphnet, Inc., 343 F.3d 651, 657 (3d Cir. 2003) (“The facts necessary to establish an affirmative defense must generally come from matters outside of the complaint.
“The facts necessary to establish an affirmative defense must generally come from matters outside of the complaint. Thus, with some exceptions, affirmative defenses should be raised in responsive pleadings, not in pre-answer motions brought under Rule 12(b).”
green Dolgencorp, LLC v. Merion Station Partners, LLC (2025)
Rule Authority · M.D. Penn.
With the important caveat that this issue has largely gone without briefing, it appears that it is entirely possible that the breach of contract claim is plausible.13 Further, the 9 Smith v. NCAA, 139 F.3d 180, 190 (3d Cir. 1998). 10 Worldcom, Inc. v. Graphnet, Inc., 343 F.3d 651, 653 (3d Cir. 2003)) 11 Warren Gen.
green MYERS v. PRESTON MANAGEMENT, INC. (2025)
Rule Authority · W.D. Pa.
In deciding a Rule 12(b)(6) motion to dismiss, the court must accept as true all factual allegations of the complaint and views them in a light most favorable to the plaintiff See Phillips v. Cnty. of Allegheny, 515 F.3d 224, 228 (3d Cir. 2008) (citing Worldcom, Inc. v. Graphnet, Inc., 343 F.3d 651, 653 (3d Cir.2003).
green CORBETT v. ORELLANA (2025)
Rule Authority · D.N.J.
“The legal standard for dismissing a complaint for failure to state a claim pursuant to 28 U.S.C. § 1915 (e)(2)(B)(ii) is the same as that for dismissing a complaint pursuant to Federal Rule of Civil Procedure 12(b)(6).” Schreane v. Seana, 506 F. App’x 120, 122 (3d Cir. Dec. 13, 2012) (citing Allah v. Seiverling, 229 F.3d 220, 223 (3d Cir. 2000)); and WHEREAS in deciding a motion to dismiss pursuant to Rule 12(b)(6), a district court is “required to accept as true all factua…
green GUTIERREZ v. LORENZO FOOD GROUP, INC. (2025)
Rule Authority · D.N.J.
Cir. 2008) (citing Worldcom, Inc. v. Graphnet, Inc., 343 F.3d 651, 653 (3d.
green AVENTISUB LLC v. ENG SALES LLC (2024)
Rule Authority · D.N.J.
Del. 2011) (quoting Worldcom, Inc. v. Graphnet, Inc., 343 F.3d 651, 657 (3d Cir. 2003)) (denying the defendants’ motion to dismiss that was “based on their defense of the first sale doctrine”).
green ALPINE COUNTRY CLUB v. SOMPO AMERICA INSURANCE COMPANY (2024)
Rule Authority · D.N.J.
Cir. 2008) (citing Worldcom, Inc. v. Graphnet, Inc., 343 F.3d 651, 653 (3d.
green Polenik v. Yellen (2024)
Rule Authority · M.D. Penn.
Here, facts and matters outside the complaint are necessary to apply the Faragher-Ellerth defense and to establish whether reasonable care was used by both parties in their handling of Moser’s alleged sexual harassment.4 See Worldcom, Inc. v. Graphnet, Inc., 343 F.3d 651, 657 (3d Cir. 4 At this juncture in this case, there are factual disputes between the parties regarding both prongs of the Faragher-Ellerth defense.
green SWAROVSKI OPTIK NORTH AMERICA LIMITED v. IBUY GROUP LLC (2024)
Rule Authority · D.N.J.
Del. 2011) (quoting Worldcom, Inc. v. Graphnet, Inc., 343 F.3d 651, 657 (3d Cir.2003)) (denying the defendants’ motion to dismiss that was “based on their defense of the first sale doctrine”).
green Ephoca Inc. v. Olimpia Splendid USA, Inc. (2024)
Rule Authority · Del. Super. Ct.
Holdings LLC, 27 A.3d 531, 535 (Del. 2011). 7 Ramunno v. Cawley, 705 A.2d 1029, 1034 (Del. 1998). 8 Kofron v. Amoco Chemicals, Corp., 441 A.2d 226, 227 (Del. 1982). 9 Malpiede v. Townson, 780 A.2d 1075, 1082 (Del. 2001). 10 See Worldcom, Inc. v. Graphnet, Inc., 343 F.3d 651, 657 (3d Cir. 2003) (Except in cases where Complaint reveals existence of affirmative defense that mandates dismissal, “affirmative defenses should be raised in responsive pleadings, not in pre- answer mo…
Except in cases where Complaint reveals existence of affirmative defense that mandates dismissal, “affirmative defenses should be raised in responsive pleadings, not in pre- answer motions brought under Rule 12(b).”
green JENTIS v. STATE OF NEW JERSEY (2023)
Rule Authority · D.N.J. · 2 citations in this opinion
BACKGROUND AND PROCEDURAL HISTORY For the purposes of this Motion to Dismiss, the Court "accept[s] as true all factual allegations in the [Second Amended Complaint and Third Amended Complaint] and draw[s] all inferences from the facts alleged in the light most favorable to [Plaintiff]." Phillips v. Cty. of Allegheny, 515 F.3d 224, 228 (3d Cir. 2008) (citing Worldcom, Inc. v. Graphnet, Inc., 343 F.3d 651, 653 (3d Cir. 2003)).
green FILIPPATOS v. United States (2023)
Rule Authority · D.N.J.
BACKGROUND For the purposes of this Motion to Dismiss, the Court “accept[s] as true all factual allegations in the [C]omplaint and draw[s] all inferences from the facts alleged in the light most favorable to [Filippatos].” Phillips v. Cnty. of Allegheny, 515 F.3d 224, 228 (3d Cir. 2008) (citing Worldcom, Inc. v. Graphnet, Inc., 343 F.3d 651, 653 (3d Cir. 2003)).
green D'URSO v. BAMCO, INC. (2023)
Rule Authority · D.N.J.
The Funds reserve the right to reject any purchase or exchange request for any reason. [Defendant], in its sole discretion, may waive its policies regarding frequent purchases and redemptions of Fund shares for purchases, redemptions and exchanges that are part of a rebalancing or asset allocation program administered by an approved financial intermediary. 1 For the purposes of this Motion to Dismiss, the Court “accept[s] as true all factual allegations in the complaint and …
green KAPLAN v. GENERAL ELECTRIC COMPANY (2023)
Rule Authority · D.N.J.
BACKGROUND For the purposes of this Motion to Dismiss, the Court “accept[s] as true all factual allegations in the [C]omplaint and draw[s] all inferences from the facts alleged in the light most favorable to [Plaintiffs].” Phillips v. Cnty. of Allegheny, 515 F.3d 224, 228 (3d Cir. 2008) (citing Worldcom, Inc. v. Graphnet, Inc., 343 F.3d 651, 653 (3d Cir. 2003)).
green MILLER v. GOLDCREST PROPERTIES, LLC (2023)
Rule Authority · D.N.J.
(Id. ¶¶ 25, 28.) For instance, Plaintiff alleges she observed that Defendants’ management “had a pattern of hiring and then quickly firing Black employees at Plaintiff’s location, consistently insinuating that Black employees were not truthful 1 For the purposes of this Motion to Dismiss, the Court “accept[s] as true all factual allegations in the complaint and draw[s] all inferences from the facts alleged in the light most favorable to [Plaintiff].” Phillips v. Cnty. of All…
green WINTER v. RESURGENT CAPITAL SERVICES L.P. (2023)
Rule Authority · D.N.J.
BACKGROUND AND PROCEDURAL HISTORY For the purposes of this Motion to Dismiss, the Court “accept[s] as true all factual allegations in the complaint and draw[s] all inferences from the facts alleged in the light most favorable to [Plaintiff].” Phillips v. Cty. of Allegheny, 515 F.3d 224, 228 (3d Cir. 2008) (citing Worldcom, Inc. v. Graphnet, Inc., 343 F.3d 651, 653 (3d Cir. 2003)).
green MEJIA v. CMC STEEL US LLC (2023)
Rule Authority · D.N.J.
(ECF No. 8.) 2 For the purposes of this Motion to Dismiss, the Court “accept[s] as true all factual allegations in the [First Amended Complaint] and draw[s] all inferences from the facts alleged in the light most favorable to [Plaintiff].” Phillips v. Cty. of Allegheny, 515 F.3d 224, 228 (3d Cir. 2008) (citing Worldcom, Inc. v. Graphnet, Inc., 343 F.3d 651, 653 (3d Cir. On or about February 25, 2020, Plaintiff injured his left hand in a workplace accident.
green MOSKOWITZ v. THE STATE OF NEW JERSEY (2023)
Rule Authority · D.N.J.
Cmpl. ¶¶ 14, 27, 80–87.) Specifically, however, Plaintiff alleges that 1 For the purposes of this Motion to Dismiss, the Court “accept[s] as true all factual allegations in the [Amended Complaint] and draw[s] all inferences from the facts alleged in the light most favorable to [Plaintiff].” Phillips v. Cnty. of Allegheny, 515 F.3d 224, 228 (3d Cir. 2008) (citing Worldcom, Inc. v. Graphnet, Inc., 343 F.3d 651, 653 (3d Cir. 2003)). . it was not the thorium in the ETCs that cau…
green RAGSDALE v. LORA (2022)
Rule Authority · D.N.J.
BACKGROUND1 For the purposes of this Motion to Dismiss, the Court “accept[s] as true all factual allegations in the complaint and draw all inferences from the facts alleged in the light most 1 The factual and procedural backgrounds of this matter are well-known to the parties and were previously recounted by the Court in its Opinion dismissing Ragsdale’s Amended Complaint. favorable to [the plaintiff].” Phillips v. Cnty. of Allegheny, 515 F.3d 224, 228 (3d Cir. 2008) (citing…
green SCATTAGLIA v. MERCEDES-BENZ USA, LLC (2021)
Rule Authority · D.N.J.
Phillips v. Cty. of Allegheny, 515 F.3d 224, 228 (3d Cir. 2008) (citing Worldcom, Inc. v. Graphnet, Inc., 343 F.3d 651, 653 (3d Cir. 2003)).
green WOLF v. WOLF (2021)
Rule Authority · D.N.J.
For the purposes of the motion to dismiss, the Court “accept[s] as true all factual allegations in the complaint and draw[s] all inferences from the facts alleged in the light most favorable to [the plaintiff].” Phillips v. Cty. of Allegheny, 515 F.3d 224, 228 (3d Cir. 2008) (citing Worldcom, Inc. v. Graphnet, Inc., 343 F.3d 651, 653 (3d Cir. 2003)).
green WIERZBICKI v. CITY OF JERSEY CITY (2021)
Rule Authority · D.N.J.
Phillips v. Cty. of Allegheny, 515 F.3d 224, 228 (3d Cir. 2008) (citing Worldcom, Inc. v. Graphnet, Inc., 343 F.3d 651, 653 (3d Cir. 2003)).
green RAGSDALE v. LORA (2021)
Rule Authority · D.N.J.
Worldcom, Inc. v. Graphnet, Inc., 343 F.3d 651, 653 (3d Cir. 2003)).
green WILLIAMS v. NEW JERSEY TRANSIT RAIL OPERATION (2021)
Rule Authority · D.N.J.
BACKGROUND For the purposes of this Motion to Dismiss, the Court “accept[s] as true all factual allegations in the complaint and draw all inferences from the facts alleged in the light most favorable to [the plaintiff].” Phillips v. Cty. of Allegheny, 515 F.3d 224, 228 (3d Cir. 2008) (citing Worldcom, Inc. v. Graphnet, Inc., 343 F.3d 651, 653 (3d Cir. 2003)).
green TOBII TECHNOLOGY, INC. v. LEE S. WEINBLATT (2021)
Rule Authority · D.N.J.
Phillips v. Cnty. of Allegheny, 515 F.3d 224, 228 (3d Cir. 2008) (citing Worldcom, Inc. v. Graphnet, Inc., 343 F.3d 651, 653 (3d Cir. 2003)).
green Soo Hyun Kim v. Coupang, LLC f/k/a Forward Ventures, LLC (2021)
Rule Authority · Del. Ch.
Sept. 10, 2008) (noting that the defendant maintains the burden of proof where it asserts estoppel, unclean hands, laches and waiver). 46 Worldcom, Inc. v. Graphnet, Inc., 343 F.3d 651, 657 (3d Cir. 2003). 47 Winston v. Mandor, 710 A.2d 831, 832 (Del.
green NEW JERSEY COALITION OF AUTOMOTIVE RETAILERS, INC. v. MAZDA MOTOR OF AMERICA, INC. (2021)
Rule Authority · D.N.J.
Phillips v. Cnty. of Allegheny, 515 F.3d 224, 228 (3d Cir. 2008) (citing Worldcom, Inc. v. Graphnet, Inc., 343 F.3d 651, 653 (3d Cir. 2003)).
green KATZ v. AMBIT NORTHEAST, LLC. (2021)
Rule Authority · D.N.J.
Phillips v. Cty. of Allegheny, 515 F.3d 224, 228 (3d Cir. 2008) (citing Worldcom, Inc. v. Graphnet, Inc., 343 F.3d 651, 653 (3d Cir. 2003)).
green SZALOCZY v. KONE INC. (2021)
Rule Authority · D.N.J.
Phillips v. Cty. of Allegheny, 515 F.3d 224, 228 (3d Cir. 2008) (citing Worldcom, Inc. v. Graphnet, Inc., 343 F.3d 651, 653 (3d Cir. 2003)).
green ADVANCED ORTHOPEDICS AND SPORTS MEDICINE INSTITUTE v. BLUE CROSS BLUE SHIELD OF ALABAMA (2021)
Rule Authority · D.N.J.
Phillips v. Cty. of Allegheny, 515 F.3d 224, 228 (3d Cir. 2008) (citing Worldcom, Inc. v. Graphnet, Inc., 343 F.3d 651, 653 (3d Cir. 2003)).
green Finkel ex rel. Estate of Atomica Design Group, Inc. v. WeVeel LLC (In re Atomica Design Group, Inc.) (2016)
Rule Authority · Bankr. E.D. Pa.
“When facts or matters outside of the complaint are necessary to establish the affirmative defense ... raising it under Rule 12(b)(6) is usually not permitted.” Id. (citing WorldCom, Inc. v. Graphnet, Inc., 343 F.3d 651, 657 (3d Cir. 2003)).
green Maya Swimwear, Corp. v. Maya Swimwear, LLC (2011)
Rule Authority · D. Del.
Thus, with some exceptions, affirmative defenses should be raised in responsive pleadings, not in pre-answer motions brought under Rule 12(b).” Worldcom, Inc. v. Graphnet, Inc., 343 F.3d 651, 657 (3d Cir.2003) (citations omitted).
green Keurig, Inc. v. Strum Foods, Inc. (2011)
Rule Authority · D. Del.
Thus, with some exceptions, affirmative defenses should be raised in responsive pleadings, not in pre-answer motions brought under Rule 12(b).” Worldcom, Inc. v. Graphnet, Inc., 343 F.3d 651, 657 (3d Cir.2003) (citations omitted).
green Tiare International Inc. v. United Fixtures Co. (In Re Interlake Material Handling, Inc.) (2011)
Rule Authority · Bankr. D. Del.
Worldcom, Inc. v. Graphnet, Inc., 343 F.3d 651, 653 (3d Cir.2003).
green Winstar Holdings, LLC v. Blackstone Group, LP (In Re Winstar Communications, Inc.) (2010)
Rule Authority · Bankr. D. Del.
Worldcom, Inc. v. Graphnet, Inc., 343 F.3d 651, 653 (3d Cir.2003).
green Mervyn's LLC v. Lubert-Adler Group IV, LLC (In Re Mervyn's Holdings, LLC) (2010)
Rule Authority · Bankr. D. Del.
Worldcom, Inc. v. Graphnet, Inc., 343 F.3d 651, 653 (3d Cir.2003).
green Askew v. Trustees of the General Assembly of the Church of the Lord Jesus Christ of the Aposolic Faith, Inc. (2009)
Rule Authority · E.D. Pa.
In reviewing a motion to dismiss for failure to state a claim, "[w]e accept all well pleaded factual allegations as true and draw all reasonable inferences from such allegations in favor of the complainant.” Worldcom, Inc. v. Graphnet, Inc., 343 F.3d 651, 653 (3d Cir.2003).
green McCray v. FIDELITY NATIONAL TITLE INSURANCE COMPANY (2009)
Rule Authority · D. Del.
In reviewing a motion to dismiss for failure to state a claim, "[w]e accept all well pleaded factual allegations as true and draw all reasonable inferences from such allegations in favor of the complainant.” WorldCom, Inc. v. Graphnet, Inc., 343 F.3d 651, 653 (3d Cir.2003).
green Reid v. Spazio (2009)
Rule Authority · Del. · signal: cf.
Cf. Worldcom, Inc. v. Graphnet, Inc., 343 F.3d 651, 657-58 (3d Cir.2003) (Because facts necessary to establish affirmative defenses had to come from matters outside complaint and thus did not appear on face of complaint, neither affirmative defense could be adjudicated on Rule 12(b)(6) motion); Robinson v. Johnson, 313 F.3d 128, 135 (3d Cir.2002) (limitations defense may be raised on a motion under Rule 12(b)(6) "only if the time alleged in the statement of a claim shows tha…
green Kuhns v. City of Allentown (2009)
Rule Authority · E.D. Pa.
Worldcom, Inc. v. Graphnet, Inc., 343 F.3d 651, 653 (3d Cir.2003).
green Rodriguez v. Our Lady Lourdes Med (2009)
Rule Authority · 3rd Cir.
Worldcom, Inc. v. Graphnet, Inc., 343 F.3d 651, 653 (3d Cir. 2003). with As such, we “accept all factual allegations as true, construe the complaint in the light most favorable to the plaintiff, and determine whether, under any reasonable reading of the complaint, the plaintiff may be entitled to relief.” Id. at 233 (quoting Pinker v. Roche Holdings Ltd., 292 F.3d 361 , 374 n.7 (3d Cir. 2002)).
green Rodriguez v. Our Lady Lourdes Med (2008)
Rule Authority · 3rd Cir.
Worldcom, Inc. v. Graphnet, Inc., 343 F.3d 651, 653 (3d Cir. 2003).
green Gross v. German Foundation (2008)
Rule Authority · 3rd Cir.
Worldcom, Inc. v. Graphnet, Inc., 343 F.3d 651, 653 (3d Cir. 2003).
green Gross v. German Foundation Industrial Initiative (2008)
Rule Authority · 3rd Cir.
WorldCom, Inc. v. Graphnet, Inc., 343 F.3d 651, 653 (3d Cir.2003).
green Chrin v. Ibrix, Inc. (2008)
Rule Authority · 3rd Cir.
Worldcom, Inc. v. Graphnet, Inc., 343 F.3d 651, 653 (3d Cir.2003).
green Schroeder v. New Century Holdings, Inc. (In Re New Century Holdings, Inc.) (2008)
Rule Authority · Bankr. D. Del.
Worldcom, Inc. v. Graphnet, Inc., 343 F.3d 651, 653 (3d Cir.2003).
green Nolan v. DUFFY CONNORS LLP (2008)
Rule Authority · E.D. Pa.
In reviewing a motion to dismiss for failure to state a claim, "[w]e accept all well pleaded factual allegations as true and draw all reasonable inferences from such allegations in favor of the complainant.” Worldcom, Inc. v. Graphnet, Inc., 343 F.3d 651, 653 (3d Cir. 2003).