Failure to effect proper serviceJune 30, 2026
Court adopted the report and recommendation and dismissed the case without prejudice for failure to effect proper service; the Clerk was directed to close the case.
Court source ↗Tufano v. TikTok et al
3:25-cv-01175 · U.S. District Court, Middle District of Pennsylvania
ClosedDismissedPennsylvania
CourtU.S. District Court, Middle District of Pennsylvania
FiledJune 27, 2025
StatusClosed
OutcomeDismissed
Final dispositionWithout prejudice
JurisdictionPennsylvania
Pro seYes
Current / transferee court—
Transferred case—
Defendants
Source record
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Outcome and research status
Outcome reason: Case dismissed without prejudice for failure to effect proper service. A pro se notice of appeal followed; the Third Circuit certified order terminated the appeal on August 5, 2026.
Research status: Source-backed
Research notes: Federal removal docket for Lackawanna County 25-CV-4277. Same action as C014.
Related litigation
- Same underlying action / other docket: 2025-04277 — Tufano v. TikTok
- Dispute group: Taban / eye-surgery-related litigation
Court findings
Pennsylvania cross-forum relationships
Confirmed removalHigh
Federal removal record identifies Lackawanna 25-CV-4277.
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