D'ANGIO v. Borough of Nescopeck

MEMORANDUM

MCCLURE, District Judge.

BACKGROUND:

On June 10, 1998, plaintiff D’Angio, individually and d/b/a Sammy’s Hide-a-way Lounge, commenced these two actions in the Court of Common Pleas of Luzerne County. Both actions were removed to this court on June 23,1998. 1

Although both actions recite a common set of facts and involve common questions of law, no party has filed a motion to consolidate. Instead, the parties have filed duplicative motions, briefs and affidavits in each case. The court finds consolidation clearly appropriate, and therefore, under and pursuant to Fed.R.Civ.P. 42(a), will…