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Timestamp: 2019-04-21 04:42:28+00:00

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MAXWELL WIEGARD, et al, Defendants.
2. In addition to the instant action, Hurst has filed the following lawsuits in this court and other federal courts all related to matters that stem from State Farm's denial of an insurance claim made by Hurst for the April 3, 2001 theft of his customized van, as follows: Hurst v. State Farm Mut. Auto. Ins. Co., Civ. No. 04-1350-TSE-BRP (E.D. Va.) (dismissed Nov. 15, 2004); Hurst v. State Farm Mut. Auto. Ins. Co., Civ. No. 05-776-GEC (W.D. Va.) (summary judgment granted in favor of defendants Sept. 26, 2008), aff'd as modified, No. 08-2223 (4th Cir. Apr. 29, 2009); Hurst v. State Farm Mut. Auto. Ins. Co., Civ. No. 08-2907-WMN (D. Md.) (dismissed Nov. 19, 2008), aff'd, No. 08-2372 (4th Cir. Apr. 29, 2009); Hurst v. City of Salisbury, Civ. No. 10-2516-WDG (D. Md.) (dismissed Oct. 10, 2010), aff'd, No. 10-2774 (4th Cir. May 31, 2011); Hurst v. State Farm Mut. Auto. Ins. Co., Civ. No. 10-1001-GMS (D. Del. (dismissed Feb. 9, 2012), aff'd, No. 12-1654 (3d Cir. Oct. 24, 2012); Hurst v. Harbert, Civ. No. 13-558-GBL-JFA (E.D. Va.) (dismissed Sept. 30, 2013), appeal dismissed, No. 13-2524 (4th Cir. June 20, 2014); and Hurst v. Harbert, Civ. No.l5-033-GEC (W.D. Va.) (dismissed June 3, 2015), aff'd, No. 16-1242 (4th Cir. Aug. 22, 2016).
3. As a result of the numerous filing, on June 27, 2017, Hurst was ordered to show cause, in writing, why he should not be enjoined from filing any complaint, lawsuit, or petition for writ of mandamus, relating to matters that stem from State Farm's denial of an insurance claim made by Hurst for the April 3, 2001 theft of his customized van, including, but not limited to actions against Skiles, Shalk, Wiegard, Harbert, Harbin, State Farm, Rehoboth Beach, Speakman, Banks, Connors, United National Insurance, Harleysville Mutual Insurance, Jones, Major, McGavin, Salisbury, Webster, Wiley, and Smullen or their counsel who represents or represented them.
4. A district court has the power to enjoin vexatious litigants from filing meritless pleadings where the pleadings raise issues identical or similar to those that have already been adjudicated. 28 U.S.C. § 1651; See Matter of Packer Ave. Assoc, 884 F.2d 745, 747 (3d Cir. 1989); Yadav v. Surtees, 87 F.App'x 271 (3d Cir. 2004) (unpublished). The Court, in seeking to enjoin Hurst as a vexatious litigant from future joint litigation, provided him sufficient notice and an opportunity to be heard in the form of a show cause order entered June 27, 2017; See Brow v. Farrelly, 994 F.2d 1027, 1038 (3d Cir. 1993).
5. Hurst filed a response to the show cause order. His response, however, does not address the issue of his vexatious filings and/or whether he should be enjoined from future filings. Instead, Hurst argues that the show cause order was unconstitutional. He also discusses that portion of the June 27, 2017 memorandum and order that granted the defendants' motions to dismiss, discusses his position that the court failed to apply the proper law, and argues in favor of reconsideration of dismissal.
6. Having thorough reviewed Hurst's response to the show cause order, the court finds that he has failed to show cause show cause why he should not be enjoined from filing any complaint, lawsuit, or petition for writ of mandamus, relating to matters that stem from State Farm's denial of an insurance claim made by Hurst for the April 3, 2001 theft of his customized van, including, but not limited to actions against Skiles, Shalk, Wiegard, Harbert, Harbin, State Farm, Rehoboth Beach, Speakman, Banks, Connors, United National Insurance, Harleysville Mutual Insurance, Jones, Major, McGavin, Salisbury, Webster, Wiley, and Smullen or their counsel who represents or represented them.
1. The plaintiff is hereby enjoined from filing, without prior authorization of the Court, any filing any complaint, lawsuit, or petition for writ of mandamus, relating to matters that stem from State Farm's denial of an insurance claim made by Hurst for the April 3, 2001 theft of his customized van, including, but not limited to actions against Skiles, Shalk, Wiegard, Harbert, Harbin, State Farm, Rehoboth Beach, Speakman, Banks, Connors, United National Insurance, Harleysville Mutual Insurance, Jones, Major, McGavin, Salisbury, Webster, Wiley, and Smullen or their counsel who represents or represented them.
2. The plaintiff must file a motion for leave to file with any new complaint, lawsuit, or petition for writ of mandamus, that he proposes to file and must attach a copy of this memorandum order to it. The motion shall be filed as a miscellaneous case.
3. As an exhibit to any motion seeking such leave, there must be attached a declaration prepared pursuant to 28 U.S.C. § 1746 or a sworn affidavit certifying that (a) the document raises a new issue that has never been previously raised by the filer in this or any other court, (b) the claim or issue is not frivolous, (c) the document is not filed in bad faith, and (d) a statement as to the basis for jurisdiction and venue in the District of Delaware.
4. The court shall deny any motion for leave to file if the proposed document is frivolous, vexatious, or harassing. If the motion is denied, the document shall not be filed. The failure to comply with this memorandum order shall be sufficient grounds for this court to deny any motion for leave to file.
5. If the motion for leave to file is granted, the plaintiff shall submit the order as evidence that he has obtained the permission of the court for the filing.

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