Jodie Bullock v. Philip Morris USA Inc.
Plaintiff: Jodie Bullock
Defendant: Philip Morris USA Inc. and Does 1-100 inclusive
Not Classified By Court: Marc Goldstein
Case Number: 2:2014cv01258
Filed: February 19, 2014
Court: US District Court for the Central District of California
Presiding Judge: Jacqueline Chooljian
Referring Judge: Dale S Fischer
Nature of Suit: Personal Inj. Prod. Liability
Cause of Action: 28 U.S.C. § 1441 Notice of Removal - Product Liability
Jury Demanded By: Plaintiff
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Date Filed Document Text
April 24, 2018 Filing 197 SATISFACTION OF JUDGMENT entered In favor of Jodie Bullock Against Philip Morris USA Inc. filed by Plaintiff Jodie Bullock. (Mazur, Janice)
March 20, 2018 Filing 196 NOTICE OF LIEN filed by plaintiff Jodie Bullock. (Mazur, Janice)
January 15, 2018 Filing 195 AMENDED DOCUMENT filed by Plaintiff Jodie Bullock. Amendment to Notice of Lien #186 (Piuze, Michael)
January 11, 2018 Filing 194 MANDATE of Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals filed re: Notice of Appeal to 9th Circuit Court of Appeals, #182 and Notice of Appeal to 9th Circuit Court of Appeals, #173 CCA # 16-55355. The judgment of the 9th Circuit Court, entered December 20, 2017, takes effect this date. This constitutes the formal mandate of the 9th CCA issued pursuant to Rule 41(a) of the Federal Rules of Appellate Procedure. [See USCA Memorandum #193 AFFIRMED.] (mat)
December 20, 2017 Filing 193 MEMORANDUM from Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals filed re: Notice of Appeal to 9th Circuit Court of Appeals, #182 & #173 . CCA # 16-55355. The judgment is AFFIRMED. (yl) Modified on 12/21/2017 (yl).
July 6, 2016 Filing 192 DESIGNATION of Record on Appeal by Defendant Philip Morris USA Inc. re #173 (Goldman, Lauren)
May 5, 2016 Filing 191 REFUND OF $505.00 made payable on 05/05/2016 to Janice Mazur for payment made on 03/16/2016 Re: APPLICATION for Refund of Fees Paid #184 . (rdj)
April 14, 2016 Filing 190 DESIGNATION of Record on Appeal by plaintiff Jodie Bullock re #182 (Mazur, Janice)
March 31, 2016 Filing 189 TRANSCRIPT ORDER Philip Morris USA Inc. for Court Reporter. Court will contact Rory Schneider at rschneider@mayerbrown.com with any questions regarding this order. Transcript preparation will not begin until payment has been satisfied with the court reporter. (Goldman, Lauren)
March 31, 2016 Filing 188 TRANSCRIPT ORDER Philip Morris USA Inc. for Court Reporter. Court will contact Rory Schneider at rschneider@mayerbrown.com with any questions regarding this order. Transcript preparation will not begin until payment has been satisfied with the court reporter. (Goldman, Lauren)
March 28, 2016 Filing 187 BILL OF COSTS. Costs Taxed in the amount of $7,268.97 in favor of Plaintiff Jodie Bullock and against Defendant Philip Morris USA Inc.. RE: REQUEST to the Clerk to Tax Costs against defendant Philip Morris USA Inc. #160 (nl)
March 18, 2016 Filing 186 NOTICE OF LIEN filed by plaintiff Jodie Bullock. (Piuze, Michael)
March 17, 2016 Filing 185 NOTIFICATION by Circuit Court of Appellate Docket Number 16-55407, 9th CCA regarding Notice of Appeal to 9th Circuit Court of Appeals, #182 as to plaintiff Jodie Bullock. (car)
March 16, 2016 Filing 184 APPLICATION for Refund of Fees Paid filed by plaintiff Jodie Bullock. (Mazur, Janice)
March 16, 2016 Filing 183 Notice of Appearance or Withdrawal of Counsel: for attorney Janice R Mazur counsel for Plaintiff Jodie Bullock. Adding Janice R. Mazur as counsel of record for Jodie Bullock for the reason indicated in the G-123 Notice. Filed by plaintiff Jodie Bullock. (Attorney Janice R Mazur added to party Jodie Bullock(pty:pla))(Mazur, Janice)
March 16, 2016 Filing 182 NOTICE OF APPEAL to the 9th Circuit Court of Appeals filed by plaintiff Jodie Bullock. Appeal of Order on Motion for New Trial #172 , Judgment, #157 . (Appeal Fee - $505.00 Previously Paid on 03/16/2016, Receipt No. 0973-17473828.) (Attachments: #1 Attachment)(Mazur, Janice)
March 11, 2016 Filing 181 NOTICE OF FILING TRANSCRIPT filed for proceedings December 8, 2015 at 8:33 a.m.; December 9, 2015 at 7:45 a.m.; and December 10, 2015 at 8:00 a.m. re Transcript #179 , #180 , #178 THERE IS NO PDF DOCUMENT ASSOCIATED WITH THIS ENTRY. (Cuneo, Patricia) TEXT ONLY ENTRY
March 11, 2016 Filing 180 TRANSCRIPT for proceedings held on December 10, 2015 at 8:00 a.m. Court Reporter: PAT CUNEO CSR 1600, OFFICIAL REPORTER, website www.patcuneo.com. Transcript may be viewed at the court public terminal or purchased through the Court Reporter before the deadline for Release of Transcript Restriction. After that date it may be obtained through PACER. Notice of Intent to Redact due within 7 days of this date. Redaction Request due 4/1/2016. Redacted Transcript Deadline set for 4/11/2016. Release of Transcript Restriction set for 6/9/2016. (Cuneo, Patricia)
March 11, 2016 Filing 179 TRANSCRIPT for proceedings held on December 9, 2015 at 7:45 a.m. Court Reporter: PAT CUNEO CSR 1600, OFFICIAL REPORTER, website www.patcuneo.com. Transcript may be viewed at the court public terminal or purchased through the Court Reporter before the deadline for Release of Transcript Restriction. After that date it may be obtained through PACER. Notice of Intent to Redact due within 7 days of this date. Redaction Request due 4/1/2016. Redacted Transcript Deadline set for 4/11/2016. Release of Transcript Restriction set for 6/9/2016. (Cuneo, Patricia)
March 11, 2016 Filing 178 TRANSCRIPT for proceedings held on December 8, 2015 at 8:33 a.m. Court Reporter: PAT CUNEO CSR 1600, OFFICIAL REPORTER, website www.patcuneo.com. Transcript may be viewed at the court public terminal or purchased through the Court Reporter before the deadline for Release of Transcript Restriction. After that date it may be obtained through PACER. Notice of Intent to Redact due within 7 days of this date. Redaction Request due 4/1/2016. Redacted Transcript Deadline set for 4/11/2016. Release of Transcript Restriction set for 6/9/2016. (Cuneo, Patricia)
March 10, 2016 Filing 177 NOTICE OF FILING TRANSCRIPT filed for proceedings TUESDAY, DECEMBER 8, 2015, 1:30 P.M. DAY 1 OF JURY TRIAL, and WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 9, 2015, 11:07 A.M. DAY 2 OF JURY TRIAL re Transcript #175 , #176 THERE IS NO PDF DOCUMENT ASSOCIATED WITH THIS ENTRY. (Nirenberg, C) TEXT ONLY ENTRY
March 10, 2016 Filing 176 TRANSCRIPT for proceedings held on WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 9, 2015, 11:07 A.M. DAY 2 OF JURY TRIAL, PAGES 344 THROUGH 384. Official Court Reporter: C. NIRENBERG, CONTACT: www.msfedreporter.com. Transcript may be viewed at the court public terminal or purchased through the Court Reporter before the deadline for Release of Transcript Restriction. After that date it may be obtained through Official Court Reporter: C. NIRENBERG, CONTACT: www.msfedreporter.com, or PACER. Notice of Intent to Redact due within 7 days of this date. Redaction Request due 3/31/2016. Redacted Transcript Deadline set for 4/11/2016. Release of Transcript Restriction set for 6/8/2016. (Nirenberg, C)
March 10, 2016 Filing 175 TRANSCRIPT for proceedings held on TUESDAY, DECEMBER 8, 2015, 1:30 P.M. DAY 1 OF JURY TRIAL PAGE 125 THROUGH 231. Official Court Reporter: C. NIRENBERG, CONTACT: www.msfedreporter.com. Transcript may be viewed at the court public terminal or purchased through the Court Reporter before the deadline for Release of Transcript Restriction. After that date it may be obtained through Official Court Reporter: C. NIRENBERG, CONTACT: www.msfedreporter.com, or PACER. Notice of Intent to Redact due within 7 days of this date. Redaction Request due 3/31/2016. Redacted Transcript Deadline set for 4/11/2016. Release of Transcript Restriction set for 6/8/2016. (Nirenberg, C)
March 9, 2016 Filing 174 NOTIFICATION by Circuit Court of Appellate Docket Number 16-55355, 9th CCA regarding Notice of Appeal to 9th Circuit Court of Appeals, #173 as to Defendant Philip Morris USA Inc. (car)
March 8, 2016 Filing 173 NOTICE OF APPEAL to the 9th Circuit Court of Appeals filed by Defendant Philip Morris USA Inc.. Appeal of Order on Motion for Pretrial Conference #42 , Judgment, #157 . (Appeal Fee - $505 Fee Paid, Receipt No. 0973-17426011.) (Attachments: #1 Representation Statement, #2 Order (Dkt. 42), #3 Judgment (Dkt. 157))(Goldman, Lauren)
February 8, 2016 Opinion or Order Filing 172 MEMORANDUM (IN CHAMBERS) Order DENYING Plaintiff's Motion for New Trial by Judge Dale S. Fischer #163 . Refer to the Court's order for details. (pso)
February 1, 2016 Filing 171 TEXT ONLY ENTRY (IN CHAMBERS) ORDER TAKING MOTION OFF CALENDAR AND UNDER SUBMISSION. The Court, on its own motion, takes the Motion for New Trial off calendar and under submission. A written order will follow. THERE IS NO PDF DOCUMENT ASSOCIATED WITH THIS ENTRY. (dp) TEXT ONLY ENTRY
February 1, 2016 Filing 170 REPLY supporting NOTICE OF MOTION AND MOTION for New Trial #163 filed by Plaintiff Jodie Bullock. (Attachments: #1 Declaration, #2 Exhibit, #3 Objection to Evidence)(Piuze, Michael)
January 27, 2016 Filing 169 NOTICE of Change of Attorney Business or Contact Information: for attorney Jeremy Scott Barber counsel for Defendant Philip Morris USA Inc.. Changing Firm Name and Address to Wilkinson Walsh + Eskovitz - 33 West 60th Street, 4th Floor, New York, NY 10023. Changing email to jbarber@wilkinsonwalsh.com. Filed by Defendant Philip Morris USA Inc.. (Barber, Jeremy)
January 22, 2016 Filing 168 OPPOSITION to NOTICE OF MOTION AND MOTION for New Trial #163 filed by Defendant Philip Morris USA Inc.. (Attachments: #1 Proposed Order)(Gregory, Patrick)
January 22, 2016 Filing 167 NOTICE of Change of Attorney Business or Contact Information: for attorney Beth A Wilkinson counsel for Defendant Philip Morris USA Inc.. Changing Firm Name and Address to Wilkinson Walsh + Eskovitz - 1900 M Street NW, Suite 800, Washington D.C. 20036. Changing email to bwilkinson@wilkinsonwalsh.com. Filed by Defendant Philip Morris USA Inc.. (Wilkinson, Beth)
January 21, 2016 Filing 166 Notice of Appearance or Withdrawal of Counsel: for attorney Matthew J Vanis counsel for Defendant Philip Morris USA Inc.. Craig A. Benson is no longer counsel of record for the aforementioned party in this case for the reason indicated in the G-123 Notice. Filed by Defendant Philip Morris USA Inc.. (Vanis, Matthew)
January 14, 2016 Opinion or Order Filing 165 ORDER GRANTING STIPULATION REGARDING BRIEFING SCHEDULE FOR PLAINTIFF'S MOTION FOR NEW TRIAL by Judge Dale S. Fischer, re Stipulation for Extension of Time to File Response/Reply #164 . IT IS HEREBY ORDERED, ADJUDGED AND DECREED that the parties' stipulation is GRANTED. Defendant's opposition is due on January 22, 2016; Plaintiff's reply brief is due on February 1, 2016. The hearing date on Plaintiff's Motion for New Trial remains on February 8, 2016. (bp)
January 12, 2016 Filing 164 STIPULATION for Extension of Time to File Opposition and Reply as to NOTICE OF MOTION AND MOTION for New Trial #163 filed by Defendant Philip Morris USA Inc.. (Attachments: #1 Proposed Order)(Vanis, Matthew)
January 8, 2016 Filing 163 NOTICE OF MOTION AND MOTION for New Trial filed by Plaintiff Jodie Bullock. Motion set for hearing on 2/8/2016 at 01:30 PM before Judge Dale S. Fischer. (Attachments: #1 Memorandum, #2 Declaration, #3 Exhibit, #4 Proposed Order) (Piuze, Michael)
January 3, 2016 Filing 162 REPLY Cost Motion REQUEST to the Clerk to Tax Costs against defendant Philip Morris USA Inc. #160 filed by Plaintiff Jodie Bullock. (Weiss, Geraldine)
December 31, 2015 Filing 161 Defendant's Written Objections to Plaintiff's Application to the Clerk to Tax Costs opposition re: REQUEST to the Clerk to Tax Costs against defendant Philip Morris USA Inc. #160 filed by Defendant Philip Morris USA Inc.. (Vanis, Matthew)
December 24, 2015 Filing 160 REQUEST to the Clerk to Tax Costs against defendant Philip Morris USA Inc. filed by plaintiff Jodie Bullock. (Attachments: #1 Supplement, #2 Declaration, #3 Exhibit, #4 Exhibit, #5 Exhibit, #6 Exhibit, #7 Exhibit) (Weiss, Geraldine)
December 18, 2015 Opinion or Order Filing 159 ORDER GRANTING STIPULATION REGARDING STAY OF ENFORCEMENT OF JUDGMENT #158 by Judge Dale S. Fischer. IT IS HEREBY ORDERED, ADJUDGED AND DECREED that the parties' stipulation is GRANTED. IT IS SO ORDERED. (lom)
December 17, 2015 Filing 158 STIPULATION for Order Regarding Stay of Enforcement of Judgment filed by Defendant Philip Morris USA Inc.. (Attachments: #1 Proposed Order)(Vanis, Matthew)
December 11, 2015 Filing 157 JUDGMENT ON THE VERDICT FOR PLAINTIFF by Judge Dale S. Fischer. The jury having found in favor of Plaintiff Jodie Bullock. IT IS ORDERED that: Judgment is entered in favor of Plaintiff in the amount of $900,000.00, with interest at the rate provided by law. Plaintiff shall also recover her costs pursuant to a bill of costs filed in accordance with 28 U.S.C. 1920, and Local Rule 54. (MD JS-6, Case Terminated). (bp)
December 10, 2015 Filing 156 REDACTED VERDICT FORM. (bp)
December 10, 2015 Filing 155 NFPV VERDICT FORM. (bp)
December 10, 2015 Filing 154 REDACTED Jury Note #4 filed. (bp)
December 10, 2015 Filing 153 NFPV Jury Note #4 filed. (bp)
December 10, 2015 Filing 152 ANSWER to Jury Note #3 #150 (bp)
December 10, 2015 Filing 151 REDACTED Jury Note #3 filed. (bp)
December 10, 2015 Filing 150 NFPV Jury Notes # 3 filed. (bp)
December 10, 2015 Filing 148 RECEIPT FOR RELEASE OF EXHIBITS to Counsel Upon Verdict/Judgment at Trial; Pursuant to stip of counsel and/or by Order of the Court, all exhibits listed on Joint exhibits list are returned to counsel for respective party(ies). (pso)
December 10, 2015 Filing 147 LIST OF EXHIBITS AND WITNESSES at trial. (pso)
December 10, 2015 Filing 146 JURY INSTRUCTIONS (Given) by Judge Dale S. Fischer. (pso)
December 10, 2015 Filing 145 AMENDED JOINT Exhibit List used in Trial. (pso)
December 10, 2015 Filing 144 REDACTED Jury Note # 2 filed. (bp)
December 10, 2015 Filing 143 MINUTES OF Jury Trial - 3rd Day held and completed before Judge Dale S. Fischer: Verdict reached. Jury FINDS: in favor of Plaintiff. Jury polled.Court Reporter: Pat Cuneo. (pso)
December 10, 2015 Filing 142 NFPV Jury Note # 2 filed. (bp)
December 10, 2015 Filing 139 NFPV Jury Notes # 1 filed. (bp)
December 9, 2015 Filing 149 ANSWER to Jury Note 2 #142 (bp)
December 9, 2015 Filing 141 ANSWER to Jury Note 1 #139 (bp).
December 9, 2015 Filing 140 REDACTED Jury Note # 1 filed. (bp)
December 9, 2015 Filing 138 MINUTES OF Jury Trial - 2nd Day held before Judge Dale S. Fischer: Witnesses called, sworn and testified. Exhibits identified and admitted. Plaintiff and Defendant rest. Closing Arguments made. Court instructs jury. Bailiff sworn. Jury retires to deliberate. Clerk reviewed admitted exhibits with counsel to be submitted to the Jury/Court for deliberation/findings. Jury Notes 1 and 2 received; answers provided. Jury Trial set for 12/10/2015 at 08:00 AM before Judge Dale S. Fischer. Court Reporter: Pat Cuneo/Cindy Nirenberg. (pso)
December 8, 2015 Filing 137 MINUTES OF Jury Trial - 1st Day held before Judge Dale S. Fischer: Jury empanelled and sworn. Opening statements made. Witnesses called, sworn and testified. Exhibits identified and admitted. Case continued to 12/8/2015 07:45 AM.Court Reporter: Pat Cuneo/Cindy Nirenberg. (bp)
December 7, 2015 Filing 136 NOTICE OF MOTION AND MOTION for Reconsideration of Order (Dkt. 132) Overruling PM USA's Objections to Voir Dire Questions filed by Defendant Philip Morris USA Inc.. (Attachments: #1 Declaration of Matthew J. Vanis, #2 Exhibit A, #3 Exhibit B, #4 Exhibit C, #5 Exhibit D, #6 Proposed Order) (Vanis, Matthew)
December 7, 2015 Filing 135 NOTICE OF LODGING filed Deposition Transcripts re Order,, Set/Reset Deadlines/Hearings, #115 (Attachments: #1 Jodie Bullock - 4/3/15 deposition transcript, #2 Judge Lisa Hart Cole - 2/11/15 deposition transcript, #3 Stephen Forkel - 10/14/14 deposition transcript, #4 Leanne Haifley - 9/23/14 deposition transcript, #5 Kathy Robinson - 9/17/14 deposition transcript, #6 Jacqueline Johnson - 9/3/14 deposition transcript, #7 Frederick Scalzo - 10/7/14 deposition transcript, #8 Leanne Haifley - 12/21/01 deposition transcript, #9 Jodie Bullock - 10/9/01 deposition transcript)(Vanis, Matthew)
December 7, 2015 Filing 134 Index of Designations from Bobbi Jean Austin's Deposition filed by Defendant Philip Morris USA Inc. re: Notice of Lodging, #133 (Vanis, Matthew)
December 7, 2015 Filing 133 NOTICE OF LODGING filed Deposition Testimony of Bobbi Jean Austin re Minutes of In Chambers Order/Directive - no proceeding held #131 (Attachments: #1 Highlighted Deposition of Bobbi Jean Austin - part 1, #2 Highlighted Deposition of Bobbi Jean Austin - part 2, #3 Highlighted Deposition of Bobbi Jean Austin - part 3)(Vanis, Matthew)
December 7, 2015 Opinion or Order Filing 132 TEXT ONLY ENTRY (IN CHAMBERS): ORDER by Judge Dale S. Fischer. Philip Morriss untimely objections to the voir dire questions are overruled. THERE IS NO PDF DOCUMENT ASSOCIATED WITH THIS ENTRY. (dp) TEXT ONLY ENTRY
December 2, 2015 Opinion or Order Filing 131 MINUTE ORDER IN CHAMBERS by Judge Dale S. Fischer re Trial Issues. See Minute Order for specifics. (dp)
December 1, 2015 Filing 128 OBJECTIONS to Trial Exhibits filed by Defendant Philip Morris USA Inc.. (Vanis, Matthew)
December 1, 2015 Filing 127 Amended Joint Exhibit List filed by Defendant Philip Morris USA Inc... (Vanis, Matthew)
November 30, 2015 Opinion or Order Filing 130 MINUTES (IN CHAMBERS) Order re Defendant's Motions in Limine (Dkt. Nos. 84, 85, 86 by Judge Dale S. Fischer: See Memorandum For Specifics. (bp)
November 30, 2015 Opinion or Order Filing 129 MINUTES (IN CHAMBERS) Order re Plaintiff's Motions in Limine (Dkt. Nos. 75, 76, 77, 78, 79) by Judge Dale S. Fischer: See Memorandum For Specifics. (bp)
November 30, 2015 Filing 126 TRIAL BRIEF filed by Plaintiff Jodie Bullock.. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit)(Weiss, Geraldine)
November 30, 2015 Filing 125 WITNESS TESTIMONY SUMMARIES filed by Plaintiff Jodie Bullock. (Weiss, Geraldine)
November 28, 2015 Filing 124 PROPOSED Objection to Special JURY VERDICT filed by plaintiff Jodie Bullock. (Weiss, Geraldine)
November 28, 2015 Filing 123 Proposed Voir Dire Questions filed by plaintiff Jodie Bullock.. (Weiss, Geraldine)
November 25, 2015 Filing 122 STATEMENT - Defendant's Amended Statement of Disputed Jury Instructions and Special Verdict Form filed by Defendant Philip Morris USA Inc. (Vanis, Matthew)
November 25, 2015 Filing 121 PROPOSED JURY INSTRUCTIONS (Amended Agreed Jury Instructions set) filed by defendant Philip Morris USA Inc... (Vanis, Matthew)
November 19, 2015 Filing 120 TRANSCRIPT ORDER as to Defendant Philip Morris USA Inc. for Court Reporter. Court will contact Pat Cuneo Transcript preparation will not begin until payment has been satisfied with the court reporter. (Gregory, Patrick)
November 19, 2015 Filing 119 TRANSCRIPT ORDER as to Defendant Philip Morris USA Inc. for Court Reporter. Transcript preparation will not begin until payment has been satisfied with the court reporter. (Gregory, Patrick)
October 26, 2015 Filing 118 RESPONSE filed by Defendant Philip Morris USA Inc.to Brief (non-motion non-appeal) #117 (Attachments: #1 Declaration of Matthew J. Vanis, #2 Exhibit 1)(Vanis, Matthew)
October 18, 2015 Filing 117 BRIEF filed by Plaintiff Jodie Bullock. re Statement Regarding California Law Governing Wrongful Death Issues (Attachments: #1 Declaration, #2 Exhibit, #3 Exhibit)(Weiss, Geraldine)
October 18, 2015 Filing 116 WITNESS TESTIMONY SUMMARIES filed by Plaintiff Jodie Bullock. (Weiss, Geraldine)
October 14, 2015 Opinion or Order Filing 115 ORDER GRANTING PARTIES' JOINT STIPULATION REGARDING TRIAL DATE by Judge Dale S. Fischer, re Stipulation for Trial #114 . IT IS HEREBY ORDERED, ADJUDGED AND DECREED that the parties' Joint Stipulation is GRANTED. The trial date in the above-captioned matter is rescheduled to December 8, 2015. (bp)
October 9, 2015 Filing 114 Joint STIPULATION for Jury Trial on December 8, 2015 filed by Defendant Philip Morris USA Inc.. (Attachments: #1 Proposed Order)(Vanis, Matthew)
October 8, 2015 Filing 113 NOTICE OF FILING TRANSCRIPT filed for proceedings October 5, 2015 at 11:17 a.m. re Transcript #112 THERE IS NO PDF DOCUMENT ASSOCIATED WITH THIS ENTRY. (Cuneo, Patricia) TEXT ONLY ENTRY
October 8, 2015 Filing 112 TRANSCRIPT for proceedings held on October 5, 2015 at 11:17 a.m. Court Reporter: PAT CUNEO CSR 1600, OFFICIAL REPORTER, website www.patcuneo.com. Transcript may be viewed at the court public terminal or purchased through the Court Reporter before the deadline for Release of Transcript Restriction. After that date it may be obtained through PACER. Notice of Intent to Redact due within 7 days of this date. Redaction Request due 10/29/2015. Redacted Transcript Deadline set for 11/9/2015. Release of Transcript Restriction set for 1/6/2016. (Cuneo, Patricia)
October 6, 2015 Filing 111 TRANSCRIPT ORDER as to Plaintiff Jodie Bullock Court Reporter. Court will contact Gerladine Weiss at dweiss@mjplaw.net with any questions regarding this order. Transcript portion requested: Pre-Trial Proceeding: 10/5/15. Transcript preparation will not begin until payment has been satisfied with the court reporter/recorder. (Weiss, Geraldine)
October 6, 2015 Filing 110 TRANSCRIPT ORDER Philip Morris USA Inc. Court Reporter. Court will contact sharon Teater at steater@shb.com with any questions regarding this order. Transcript portion requested: Other: 10/5/15. Transcript preparation will not begin until payment has been satisfied with the court reporter/recorder. (Vanis, Matthew)
October 5, 2015 Filing 109 MINUTES OF Final Pretrial Conference held before Judge Dale S. Fischer. Refer to the Minutes for details. Court Reporter: Pat Cuneo. (pso)
October 5, 2015 Opinion or Order Filing 108 ORDER ON APPLICATION OF NON-RESIDENT ATTORNEY TO APPEAR IN A SPECIFIC CASE PRO HAC VICE by Judge Dale S. Fischer: granting #107 APPLICATION to Appear Pro Hac Vice by Attorney Jeremy S. Barber on behalf of Defendant, designating Naoki S. Kaneko as local counsel. (lt)
October 2, 2015 Filing 107 APPLICATION for attorney Jeremy S. Barber to Appear Pro Hac Vice (PHV Fee of $325 receipt number 0973-16553690 paid.) filed by Defendant Philip Morris USA Inc.. (Attachments: #1 Proposed Order) (Kaneko, Naoki)
September 29, 2015 Opinion or Order Filing 106 ORDER GRANTING DEFENDANT PM USA INC.'S REQUEST TO CHANGE TIME OF FINAL PRETRIAL CONFERENCE by Judge Dale S. Fischer #105 . Refer to the Court's order for details. (pso)
September 26, 2015 Filing 105 REQUEST to Reschedule Final Pretrial Conference from 3:00 p.m. to 11:00 a.m on October 5, 2015 filed by Defendant Philip Morris USA Inc.. (Attachments: #1 Proposed Order) (Vanis, Matthew)
September 24, 2015 Filing 104 DECLARATION of Matthew J. Vanis re Statement, #100 in Support of Defendant's Proposed Statement of the Case to Be Read Before Voir Dire filed by Defendant Philip Morris USA Inc.. (Vanis, Matthew)
September 23, 2015 Filing 103 STATEMENT of Disputed Jury Instructions filed by Defendant Philip Morris USA Inc. (Attachments: #1 Declaration of Matthew J. Vanis, #2 Exhibit A - Plaintiff's Objections to PM USA's Proposed Jury Instructions)(Vanis, Matthew)
September 23, 2015 Filing 102 PROPOSED JURY INSTRUCTIONS (Joint Agreed Jury Instructions and Verdict Form set) filed by Defendant Philip Morris USA Inc... (Vanis, Matthew)
September 23, 2015 Filing 101 Proposed Voir Dire Questions filed by Defendant Philip Morris USA Inc... (Vanis, Matthew)
September 23, 2015 Filing 100 STATEMENT of the Case to be Read Before Voir Dire - [Proposed] filed by Defendant Philip Morris USA Inc. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit A - proposed statement of the case, #2 Exhibit B - July 28, 2011 transcript of proceedings)(Vanis, Matthew)
September 23, 2015 Filing 99 NOTICE OF LODGING filed Bullock's [proposed] Statements of the Case re Notice of Lodging Proposed Pretrial Order #95 (Attachments: #1 Supplement)(Weiss, Geraldine)
September 23, 2015 Filing 98 PROPOSED JURY INSTRUCTIONS (Annotated set) filed by Plaintiff Jodie Bullock.. (Weiss, Geraldine)
September 23, 2015 Filing 97 Notice of Appearance or Withdrawal of Counsel: for attorney Matthew J Vanis counsel for Defendant Philip Morris USA Inc.. Robert A. McCarter, III is no longer counsel of record for the aforementioned party in this case for the reason indicated in the G-123 Notice. Filed by Defendant Philip Morris USA Inc.. (Vanis, Matthew)
September 23, 2015 Filing 96 Proposed Voir Dire Questions filed by Plaintiff Jodie Bullock.. (Weiss, Geraldine)
September 23, 2015 Filing 95 NOTICE OF LODGING Proposed Pretrial Conference Order Plaintiff Jodie Bullock. (Attachments: #1 Proposed Order, #2 Exhibit, #3 Exhibit)(Weiss, Geraldine)
September 21, 2015 Filing 94 OPPOSITION OPPOSITION re: MOTION IN LIMINE (#3) to Exclude Irrelevant and Unfairly Prejudicial Pictures and Videos #86 filed by Plaintiff Jodie Bullock. (Attachments: #1 Declaration, #2 Exhibit, #3 Exhibit)(Weiss, Geraldine)
September 21, 2015 Filing 93 OPPOSITION OPPOSITION re: MOTION IN LIMINE (#2) to Preclude Any Request to Place a Value on Betty Bullock's Life #85 filed by Plaintiff Jodie Bullock. (Weiss, Geraldine)
September 21, 2015 Filing 92 NOTICE OF NON-OPPOSITION to MOTION IN LIMINE (#1) to Exclude Evidence and Argument Regarding PM USA's Conduct, Values, Or Liability #84 filed by Plaintiff Jodie Bullock. (Weiss, Geraldine)
September 21, 2015 Filing 91 OPPOSITION to MOTION IN LIMINE (5) to Exclude Reference to Irrelevant Matters #79 filed by Defendant Philip Morris USA Inc.. (Attachments: #1 Proposed Order)(Vanis, Matthew)
September 21, 2015 Filing 90 OPPOSITION to MOTION IN LIMINE (4) to Exclude Reference to Other Lawsuits involving Betty Bullock, Jodie Bullock and Marc Goldstein #78 filed by Defendant Philip Morris USA Inc.. (Attachments: #1 Declaration of Matthew J. Vanis, #2 Exhibit A, #3 Proposed Order)(Vanis, Matthew)
September 21, 2015 Filing 89 OPPOSITION to MOTION IN LIMINE (3) to Exclude Reference to Jodie Bullock's Disagreements with her Mother Regarding Smoking #77 filed by Defendant Philip Morris USA Inc.. (Attachments: #1 Proposed Order)(Vanis, Matthew)
September 21, 2015 Filing 88 OPPOSITION to MOTION IN LIMINE (2) to Exclude Evidence/ Inference of Wealth or Financial Assets of Jodie Bullock #76 filed by Defendant Philip Morris USA Inc.. (Attachments: #1 Declaration of Matthew J. Vanis, #2 Exhibit A, #3 Proposed Order)(Vanis, Matthew)
September 21, 2015 Filing 87 OPPOSITION to MOTION IN LIMINE (1) to Exclude Mention of Prior Judgments and / or Payments #75 filed by Defendant Philip Morris USA Inc.. (Attachments: #1 Declaration of Matthew J. Vanis, #2 Exhibit A, #3 Proposed Order)(Vanis, Matthew)
September 14, 2015 Filing 86 NOTICE OF MOTION AND MOTION IN LIMINE (#3) to Exclude Irrelevant and Unfairly Prejudicial Pictures and Videos filed by Defendant Philip Morris USA Inc.. Motion set for hearing on 10/5/2015 at 03:00 PM before Judge Dale S. Fischer. (Attachments: #1 Declaration of Matthew J. Vanis, #2 Exhibit A, #3 Exhibit B, #4 Exhibit C, #5 Proposed Order)(Vanis, Matthew)
September 14, 2015 Filing 85 NOTICE OF MOTION AND MOTION IN LIMINE (#2) to Preclude Any Request to Place a Value on Betty Bullock's Life filed by Defendant Philip Morris USA Inc.. Motion set for hearing on 10/5/2015 at 03:00 PM before Judge Dale S. Fischer. (Attachments: #1 Declaration of Matthew J. Vanis, #2 Exhibit A, #3 Proposed Order)(Vanis, Matthew)
September 14, 2015 Filing 84 NOTICE OF MOTION AND MOTION IN LIMINE (#1) to Exclude Evidence and Argument Regarding PM USA's Conduct, Values, Or Liability filed by Defendant Philip Morris USA Inc.. Motion set for hearing on 10/5/2015 at 03:00 PM before Judge Dale S. Fischer. (Attachments: #1 Declaration of Matthew J. Vanis, #2 Exhibit A, #3 Exhibit B, #4 Proposed Order)(Vanis, Matthew)
September 14, 2015 Filing 83 MEMORANDUM of CONTENTIONS of FACT and LAW filed by Defendant Philip Morris USA Inc.. (Vanis, Matthew)
September 14, 2015 Filing 82 MEDIATION REPORT Filed by Defendant Philip Morris USA Inc.: Mediation held on May 20, 2015. The parties are unable to reach an agreement at this time.(Vanis, Matthew)
September 14, 2015 Filing 81 JOINT Exhibit List filed by Defendant Philip Morris USA Inc... (Vanis, Matthew)
September 14, 2015 Filing 80 Witness List filed by Defendant Philip Morris USA Inc... (Vanis, Matthew)
September 14, 2015 Filing 79 NOTICE OF MOTION AND MOTION IN LIMINE (5) to Exclude Reference to Irrelevant Matters filed by Plaintiff Jodie Bullock. Motion set for hearing on 10/5/2015 at 03:00 PM before Judge Dale S. Fischer. (Attachments: #1 Declaration, #2 Exhibit, #3 Proposed Order)(Weiss, Geraldine)
September 14, 2015 Filing 78 NOTICE OF MOTION AND MOTION IN LIMINE (4) to Exclude Reference to Other Lawsuits involving Betty Bullock, Jodie Bullock and Marc Goldstein filed by Plaintiff Jodie Bullock. Motion set for hearing on 10/5/2015 at 03:00 PM before Judge Dale S. Fischer. (Attachments: #1 Declaration, #2 Exhibit, #3 Proposed Order)(Weiss, Geraldine)
September 14, 2015 Filing 77 NOTICE OF MOTION AND MOTION IN LIMINE (3) to Exclude Reference to Jodie Bullock's Disagreements with her Mother Regarding Smoking filed by Plaintiff Jodie Bullock. Motion set for hearing on 10/5/2015 at 03:00 PM before Judge Dale S. Fischer. (Attachments: #1 Declaration, #2 Exhibit, #3 Proposed Order)(Weiss, Geraldine)
September 14, 2015 Filing 76 NOTICE OF MOTION AND MOTION IN LIMINE (2) to Exclude Evidence/ Inference of Wealth or Financial Assets of Jodie Bullock filed by Plaintiff Jodie Bullock. Motion set for hearing on 10/5/2015 at 03:00 PM before Judge Dale S. Fischer. (Attachments: #1 Declaration, #2 Exhibit, #3 Proposed Order)(Weiss, Geraldine)
September 14, 2015 Filing 75 NOTICE OF MOTION AND MOTION IN LIMINE (1) to Exclude Mention of Prior Judgments and / or Payments filed by Plaintiff Jodie Bullock. Motion set for hearing on 10/5/2015 at 03:00 PM before Judge Dale S. Fischer. (Attachments: #1 Declaration, #2 Proposed Order)(Weiss, Geraldine)
September 14, 2015 Filing 74 MEDIATION REPORT Filed by Plaintiff Jodie Bullock: Mediation held on May 20, 2015. The parties are unable to reach an agreement at this time.(Weiss, Geraldine)
September 14, 2015 Filing 73 MEMORANDUM of CONTENTIONS of FACT and LAW filed by Plaintiff Jodie Bullock. (Weiss, Geraldine)
September 14, 2015 Filing 72 Witness List filed by Plaintiff Jodie Bullock.. (Weiss, Geraldine)
June 18, 2015 Opinion or Order Filing 71 ORDER GRANTING DEFENDANT PM USA INC.'S UNOPPOSED EX PARTE APPLICATION TO CONTINUE TRIAL by Judge Dale S. Fischer: See Order for specifics. (cr)
June 17, 2015 Filing 70 EX PARTE APPLICATION to Continue Pre-Trial Conference Date and Enter Case Deadlines from October 19, 2015 to October 5, 2015 or October 8, 2015 Unopposed filed by Defendant Philip Morris USA Inc.. (Attachments: #1 Declaration of Matthew J. Vanis In Support Philip Morris USA Inc.'s Unopposed Ex Parte Application To Continue Pretrial Conference Date And Enter Case Deadlines, #2 Proposed Order Granting Defendant PM USA Inc.'s Unopposed Ex Parte Application To Continue Trial)(Vanis, Matthew)
June 17, 2015 Filing 69 TEXT ONLY ENTRY: (IN CHAMBERS) ORDER STRIKING DOCUMENT: Document No. 68 filed on 6/17/15 is stricken for failure to comply with L.R. 5-4.3.1 - which requires that the PDF image for a document filed with the Court must be created by using word processing software and published to PDF. PDF images created by scanning paper documents are prohibited. THERE IS NO PDF DOCUMENT ASSOCIATED WITH THIS ENTRY. (dp) TEXT ONLY ENTRY
June 17, 2015 Filing 68 ** DOCUMENT STRICKEN ** EX PARTE APPLICATION to Continue Pre-Trial Conference Date and Enter Case Deadlines from October 19, 2015 to October 5, 2015 or October 8, 2015 Unopposed filed by Defendant Philip Morris USA Inc.. (Attachments: #1 Declaration of Matthew J. Vanis In Support Philip Morris USA Inc.'s Unopposed Ex Parte Application To Continue Pretrial Conference Date And Enter Case Deadlines, #2 Proposed Order Granting Defendant PM USA Inc.'s Unopposed Ex Parte Application To Continue Trial)(Vanis, Matthew) Modified on 6/17/2015 (dp).
June 16, 2015 Opinion or Order Filing 67 ORDER by Judge Dale S. Fischer: granting #65 Application to Appear Pro Hac Vice by Attorney Craig A. Benson on behalf of Defendant Philip Morris USA, Inc., designating Naoki S. Kaneko as local counsel. (pso)
June 15, 2015 Filing 66 NOTICE TO FILER OF DEFICIENCIES in Electronically Filed Documents RE: APPLICATION for attorney Craig A. Benson to Appear Pro Hac Vice(PHV Fee of $325 receipt number 0973-15900736 paid.) #65 . The following error(s) was found: Other error(s) with document(s) are specified below: Applicant failed to supply Good Standing Certificates for each of the state bar for each of the states that the attorney is admitted of that particular state bar. See LR 83-2.1.3.3 (MD). In response to this notice the court may order (1) an amended or correct document to be filed (2) the document stricken or (3) take other action as the court deems appropriate. You need not take any action in response to this notice unless and until the court directs you to do so. (lt)
June 12, 2015 Filing 65 APPLICATION for attorney Craig A. Benson to Appear Pro Hac Vice(PHV Fee of $325 receipt number 0973-15900736 paid.) filed by Defendant Philip Morris USA Inc.. (Attachments: #1 Proposed Order)(Kaneko, Naoki)
June 1, 2015 Opinion or Order Filing 64 ORDER ON APPLICATION OF NON-RESIDENT ATTORNEY TO APPEAR IN A SPECIFIC CASE PRO HAC VICE by Judge Dale S. Fischer: granting #62 Application to Appear Pro Hac Vice by Attorney Beth A. Wilkinson on behalf of Defendant, designating Naoki S. Kaneko as local counsel. (lt)
June 1, 2015 Opinion or Order Filing 63 ORDER GRANTING DEFENDANT PM USA INC.'S UNOPPOSED EX PARTE APPLICATION TO CONTINUE TRIAL by Judge Dale S. Fischer: Please see Order for full details. (cr)
May 29, 2015 Filing 62 APPLICATION for attorney Beth A. Wilkinson to Appear Pro Hac Vice(PHV Fee of $325 receipt number 0973-15812186 paid.) filed by Defendant Philip Morris USA Inc. Philip Morris USA Inc.. (Attachments: #1 Proposed Order)(Kaneko, Naoki)
May 28, 2015 Filing 61 EX PARTE APPLICATION to Continue Trial Date from August 18, 2015 to November 17, 2015 (Unopposed) filed by Defendant Philip Morris USA Inc. Philip Morris USA Inc.. (Attachments: #1 Declaration of Matthew J. Vanis, #2 Proposed Order)(Vanis, Matthew)
May 22, 2015 Filing 60 TRANSCRIPT ORDER re: Transcript Designation and Ordering Form (G-120), #58 , as to plaintiff Jodie Bullock Court Smart (CS). Court will contact geraldine weiss at geraldine weiss with any questions regarding this order. Transcript portion requested: Voir Dire on court smart. Testimony of: 5-12-15. Pre-Trial Proceeding: 5/12/2015. Transcript preparation will not begin until payment has been satisfied with the court reporter/recorder. (Weiss, Geraldine)
May 12, 2015 Filing 59 MINUTES OF HEARING ON DEFENDANT'S MOTION TO COMPEL DEPOSITION OF MARC GOLDSTEIN ("DEFENDANTS MOTION"); ORDER DENYING DEFENDANT'S MOTION (DOCKET NO. 54) held before Magistrate Judge Jacqueline Chooljian; denying #54 Motion to Compel Deposition. Case called. Counsel made their appearances. The Court advised counsel of its tentative ruling denying Defendant's Motion and its rationale therefor. The Court heard argument from counsel. The Court adopted its tentative ruling and denied Defendant's Motion for the reasons stated on the record.Court Recorder: C/S 05/12/2015. (dml)
May 12, 2015 Filing 58 TRANSCRIPT ORDER re: Motion to Compel Deposition, #54 , as to Hearing on Motion to Compel Philip Morris USA Inc. Court Smart (CS). Transcript portion requested: Transcript preparation will not begin until payment has been satisfied with the court reporter/recorder. (Gregory, Patrick)
April 28, 2015 Filing 57 MEMORANDUM in Opposition filed by Objector Marc Goldstein. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit Ex. 1, #2 Exhibit Ex. 2, #3 Exhibit Ex. 3, #4 Exhibit Ex. 4, #5 Exhibit Ex. 5, #6 Exhibit Ex. 6, #7 Exhibit Ex. 7, #8 Exhibit Ex. 8, #9 Exhibit Ex. 9, #10 Exhibit Ex. 10, #11 Exhibit Ex. 11, #12 Exhibit Ex. 12, #13 Exhibit Ex. 13, #14 Exhibit Ex. 14, #15 Exhibit Ex. 15, #16 Exhibit Ex. 16)(Attorney Dana Michael Cole added to party Marc Goldstein(pty:obj))(Cole, Dana)
April 28, 2015 Filing 56 MEMORANDUM in Support of MOTION to Compel Deposition of Marc Goldstein #54 filed by Defendant Philip Morris USA Inc.. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit 1)(Vanis, Matthew)
April 8, 2015 Filing 55 JOINT STIPULATION to MOTION to Compel Deposition of Marc Goldstein #54 filed by Defendant Philip Morris USA Inc.. (Attachments: #1 Declaration of Matthew J. Vanis in support of PM USA Inc.'s Motion to Compel Attendance at Deposition, #2 Exhibit A to Vanis Declaration, #3 Exhibit B to Vanis Declaration, #4 Exhibit C to Vanis Declaration, #5 Exhibit D to Vanis Declaration, #6 Exhibit E to Vanis Declaration, #7 Exhibit F to Vanis Declaration, #8 Exhibit G to Vanis Declaration, #9 Exhibit H to Vanis Declaration, #10 Declaration of Geraldine Weiss in support of Plaintiff's Opposition to PM USA Inc.'s Motion to Compel Goldstein's Attendance at Deposition, #11 Exhibit 1 to Weiss Declaration, #12 Exhibit 2 to Weiss Declaration, #13 Exhibit 3 to Weiss Declaration)(Vanis, Matthew)
April 8, 2015 Filing 54 NOTICE OF MOTION AND MOTION to Compel Deposition of Marc Goldstein filed by Defendant Philip Morris USA Inc.. Motion set for hearing on 5/12/2015 at 09:30 AM before Magistrate Judge Jacqueline Chooljian. (Attachments: #1 Proposed Order)(Vanis, Matthew)
March 25, 2015 Opinion or Order Filing 53 MINUTES (IN CHAMBERS): ORDER by Judge Dale S. Fischer: granting in part and denying in part #51 Ex Parte Application. See Minute Order for specifics. (dp)
March 23, 2015 Filing 52 Opposition Opposition re: EX PARTE APPLICATION for Relief from Limited Relief From the Discovery Cut-Off #51 filed by Plaintiff Jodie Bullock. (Attachments: #1 Declaration Declaration of Geraldine Weiss, #2 Exhibit Exhibit One)(Weiss, Geraldine)
March 20, 2015 Filing 51 EX PARTE APPLICATION for Relief from Limited Relief From the Discovery Cut-Off filed by Defendant Philip Morris USA Inc.. (Attachments: #1 Declaration of Matthew J. Vanis, #2 Exhibit A, #3 Exhibit B, #4 Exhibit C, #5 Exhibit D, #6 Exhibit E, #7 Exhibit F, #8 Exhibit G, #9 Exhibit H, #10 Exhibit I, #11 Exhibit J, #12 Exhibit K, #13 Exhibit L, #14 Proposed Order)(Vanis, Matthew)
March 11, 2015 Opinion or Order Filing 50 ORDER GRANTING STIPULATION TO TAKE THE DEPOSITION OF PLAINTIFF'S EXPERT DAVID BURNS AND DEFENDANT'S EXPERT SCOTT KUSH ON DATES AFTER THE DISCOVERY CUT-OFF by Judge Dale S. Fischer, re Stipulation for Leave, #49 . See order for specifics (bp)
March 10, 2015 Filing 49 Joint STIPULATION for Leave to to Take Deposition of Plaintiff's Expert, David M. Burns, M.D., and Defendant's Expert, Scott Kush, M.D. on Dates After the Discovery Cut-Off filed by Defendant Philip Morris USA Inc.. (Attachments: #1 Proposed Order)(Gregory, Patrick)
March 10, 2015 Filing 48 TEXT ONLY ENTRY: (IN CHAMBERS) ORDER STRIKING DOCUMENT: Document No. 47 filed on 3/9/15 is stricken for failure to comply with L.R. 5-4.3.1 - which requires that the PDF image for a document filed with the Court must be created by using word processing software and published to PDF. PDF images created by scanning paper documents are prohibited. THERE IS NO PDF DOCUMENT ASSOCIATED WITH THIS ENTRY. (dp) TEXT ONLY ENTRY
March 9, 2015 Filing 47 Joint STIPULATION for Leave to Take the Depositions of Plaintiff's Expert, David M. Burns, M.D., and Defendant's Expert, Scott Kush, M.D., on Dates After the Discovery Cut-Off filed by Defendant Philip Morris USA Inc.. (Attachments: #1 Proposed Order)(Gregory, Patrick)
February 13, 2015 Opinion or Order Filing 46 TEXT ONLY ENTRY: (IN CHAMBERS) ORDER ON JOINT STIPULATION by Judge Dale S. Fischer. The Court grants the stipulation of the parties filed on 2/12/15. THERE IS NO PDF DOCUMENT ASSOCIATED WITH THIS ENTRY. (dp) TEXT ONLY ENTRY
February 12, 2015 Filing 45 Joint STIPULATION for Leave to to Take Plaintiff's Deposition on a Date After the Discovery Cut-Off filed by Defendant Philip Morris USA Inc.. (Attachments: #1 Proposed Order)(Gregory, Patrick)
January 15, 2015 Opinion or Order Filing 44 ORDER by Judge Dale S. Fischer: granting #43 Application to Appear Pro Hac Vice by Attorney Robert A. McCarter III on behalf of efendant Philip Morris USA Inc., designating Naoki Kaneko as local counsel. (lom)
January 12, 2015 Filing 43 APPLICATION for attorney Robert A. McCarter, III to Appear Pro Hac Vice(PHV Fee of $325 receipt number 0973-15034933 paid.) filed by Defendant Philip Morris USA Inc.. (Attachments: #1 Proposed Order)(Kaneko, Naoki)
October 15, 2014 Opinion or Order Filing 42 MEMORANDUM (IN CHAMBERS): ORDER by Judge Dale S. Fischer: granting in part and denying in part #22 Motion for a Determination of the Issues to be Tried. (See order for details). (shb)
October 14, 2014 Filing 41 SUPPLEMENT to MOTION for Pretrial Conference Rule 16(c)(2) Motion for a Determination of Issues to Be Tried #22 filed by Plaintiff Jodie Bullock. (Piuze, Michael)
October 9, 2014 Filing 40 NOTICE OF SUPPLEMENTAL AUTHORITY IN SUPPORT OF DEFENDANT'S MOTION TO DETERMINE ISSUES TO BE TRIED re MOTION for Pretrial Conference Rule 16(c)(2) Motion for a Determination of Issues to Be Tried #22 filed by Defendant Philip Morris USA Inc.. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit A)(Goldman, Lauren)
October 8, 2014 Filing 39 REPLY Opposition MOTION for Pretrial Conference Rule 16(c)(2) Motion for a Determination of Issues to Be Tried #22 Plaintiff's Reply to Defendant's Response Regarding Unpublished State Court Opinions filed by Plaintiff Jodie Bullock. (Piuze, Michael)
October 8, 2014 Filing 38 RESPONSE TO COURT INQUIRY REGARDING UNPUBLISHED STATE COURT OPINIONS re MOTION for Pretrial Conference Rule 16(c)(2) Motion for a Determination of Issues to Be Tried #22 filed by Defendant Philip Morris USA Inc.. (Goldman, Lauren)
October 8, 2014 Filing 36 TEXT ONLY ENTRY: (IN CHAMBERS) ORDER STRIKING DOCUMENT: Document No. 33 filed on 10/7/14 is stricken for failure to comply with Local Rule 83-2.5. All matters shall be called to a judges attention by appropriate application or motion filed in compliance with these Local Rules. THERE IS NO PDF DOCUMENT ASSOCIATED WITH THIS ENTRY. (dp) TEXT ONLY ENTRY
October 8, 2014 Filing 35 NOTICE OF FILING TRANSCRIPT filed for proceedings 10/06/14; 1:33 p.m. re Transcript #34 THERE IS NO PDF DOCUMENT ASSOCIATED WITH THIS ENTRY. (Seijas, Pamela) TEXT ONLY ENTRY
October 8, 2014 Filing 34 TRANSCRIPT for proceedings held on 10/06/14; 1:33 p.m.. Court Reporter/Electronic Court Recorder: Pamela A. Batalo, phone number www.pamelabatalo.com. Transcript may be viewed at the court public terminal or purchased through the Court Reporter/Electronic Court Recorder before the deadline for Release of Transcript Restriction. After that date it may be obtained through PACER. Notice of Intent to Redact due within 7 days of this date. Redaction Request due 10/29/2014. Redacted Transcript Deadline set for 11/8/2014. Release of Transcript Restriction set for 1/6/2015. (Seijas, Pamela)
October 7, 2014 Filing 33 ** DOCUMENT STRICKEN ** Letter Regarding Unpublished Decisions in support of Defendant's Motion for a Determination of Issues To Be Tried re MOTION for Pretrial Conference Rule 16(c)(2) Motion for a Determination of Issues to Be Tried #22 filed by Defendant Philip Morris USA Inc.. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit A, #2 Exhibit B, #3 Exhibit C, #4 Exhibit D, #5 Exhibit E, #6 Exhibit F, #7 Exhibit G, #8 Exhibit H, #9 Exhibit I, #10 Exhibit J)(Goldman, Lauren) Modified on 10/8/2014 (dp).
October 6, 2014 Filing 37 MINUTES OF HEARING RE MOTION FOR DETERMINATION OF ISSUES TO BE TRIED: taking under advisement #22 MOTION for Pretrial Conference Rule 16(c)(2) Motion for a Determination of Issues to Be Tried held before Judge Dale S. Fischer: The matter is under submission and a written will issue.Court Reporter: Pamela Batalo. (shb)
September 15, 2014 Filing 32 REPLY in support of MOTION for Pretrial Conference Rule 16(c)(2) Motion for a Determination of Issues to Be Tried #22 filed by Defendant Philip Morris USA Inc.. (Attachments: #1 Declaration of M. Kevin Underhill, #2 Exhibit A - excerpts of September 19, 2002 Trial Transcript)(Underhill, M)
September 12, 2014 Opinion or Order Filing 31 TEXT ONLY ENTRY: (IN CHAMBERS) ORDER CONTINUING HEARING by Judge Dale S. Fischer. The Court, on its own motion, continues the hearing on the MOTION for Pretrial Conference Rule 16(c)(2) Motion for a Determination of Issues to Be Tried #22 from 9/29/14 to 10/6/14 at 1:30 p.m. THERE IS NO PDF DOCUMENT ASSOCIATED WITH THIS ENTRY. (pso) TEXT ONLY ENTRY
September 8, 2014 Opinion or Order Filing 30 ORDER by Judge Dale S. Fischer Granting #29 by Lauren R. Goldman to appear on behalf of Defendant Philip Morris USA Inc. Naoki S. Kaneko is designated as local counsel. Fee PAID. (lt)
September 4, 2014 Filing 29 Amendment to APPLICATION for attorney Lauren R. Goldman to Appear Pro Hac Vice(PHV Fee of $325 receipt number 0973-14356317 paid.) #27 AMENDED APPLICATION OF NON-RESIDENT ATTORNEY TO APPEAR IN A SPECIFIC CASE PRO HAC VICE filed by Defendant Philip Morris USA Inc.. (Attachments: #1 Proposed Order)(Attorney Naoki S Kaneko added to party Philip Morris USA Inc.(pty:dft))(Kaneko, Naoki)
August 28, 2014 Filing 28 NOTICE TO FILER OF DEFICIENCIES in Electronically Filed Documents RE: APPLICATION for attorney Lauren R. Goldman to Appear Pro Hac Vice(PHV Fee of $325 receipt number 0973-14356317 paid.) #27 . The following error(s) was found: Other error(s) with document(s) are specified below. Other error(s) with document(s): Local counsel does not maintain an office within the District. See LR 83-2.1.3.4. In response to this notice the court may order (1) an amended or correct document to be filed (2) the document stricken or (3) take other action as the court deems appropriate. You need not take any action in response to this notice unless and until the court directs you to do so. (lt)
August 27, 2014 Filing 27 APPLICATION for attorney Lauren R. Goldman to Appear Pro Hac Vice(PHV Fee of $325 receipt number 0973-14356317 paid.) filed by Defendant Philip Morris USA Inc.. (Attachments: #1 Proposed Order)(Vanis, Matthew)
August 15, 2014 Filing 26 MEMORANDUM in Opposition to MOTION for Pretrial Conference Rule 16(c)(2) Motion for a Determination of Issues to Be Tried #22 filed by Plaintiff Jodie Bullock. (Attachments: #1 Declaration Piuze Declaration, #2 Exhibit, #3 Exhibit, #4 Exhibit)(Piuze, Michael)
August 15, 2014 Filing 25 TEXT ONLY ENTRY: (IN CHAMBERS) ORDER STRIKING DOCUMENT: Document No.24 filed on 8/14/14 is stricken for failure to comply with L.R. 5-4.3.1 - which requires that the PDF image for a document filed with the Court must be created by using word processing software and published to PDF. PDF images created by scanning paper documents are prohibited. THERE IS NO PDF DOCUMENT ASSOCIATED WITH THIS ENTRY. (dp) TEXT ONLY ENTRY
August 14, 2014 Filing 24 ** DOCUMENT STRICKEN ** MEMORANDUM in Opposition to MOTION for Pretrial Conference Rule 16(c)(2) Motion for a Determination of Issues to Be Tried #22 filed by Plaintiff Jodie Bullock. (Attachments: #1 Declaration, #2 Exhibit, #3 Exhibit)(Piuze, Michael) Modified on 8/15/2014 (dp).
August 14, 2014 Filing 23 NOTICE OF MOTION re MOTION for Pretrial Conference Rule 16(c)(2) Motion for a Determination of Issues to Be Tried #22 Amended Notice of Motion and Rule 16(c)(2) Motion for a Determination of Issues to be Tried filed by Defendant Philip Morris USA Inc.. Motion set for hearing on 10/6/2014 at 01:30 PM before Judge Dale S. Fischer. (Attorney Matthew J Vanis added to party Philip Morris USA Inc.(pty:dft))(Vanis, Matthew)
July 15, 2014 Filing 22 NOTICE OF MOTION AND MOTION for Pretrial Conference Rule 16(c)(2) Motion for a Determination of Issues to Be Tried filed by Defendant Philip Morris USA Inc.. Motion set for hearing on 9/29/2014 at 01:30 PM before Judge Dale S. Fischer. (Attachments: #1 Memorandum of Points and Authorities, #2 Declaration of M. Kevin Underhill, #3 Exhibit A - 9/10/02 Hammar trial testimony, #4 Exhibit B - 9/3/02 Farone trial testimony, #5 Exhibit C - 9/20/02 TR, #6 Exhibit D - 9/19/02 TR, #7 Exhibit E - 10/2/02 TR, #8 Exhibit F - Wrongful Death Complaint, #9 Exhibit G - 9/4/12 Nichols Order, #10 Exhibit H - Bullock I verdict form, #11 Exhibit I - Lucier, Coolidge and Reller verdicts, #12 Exhibit J - 4/3/08 Hammar testimony in Nichols, #13 Exhibit K - 3/23/07 Farone testimony in Whiteley, #14 Proposed Order)(Underhill, M.)
July 15, 2014 Filing 21 TEXT ONLY ENTRY: (IN CHAMBERS) ORDER STRIKING DOCUMENT : Document No. 20 filed on 7/14/14 are stricken for failure to comply with Local Rule 11-5.2 and 11-5.3 which requires that paper exhibits shall be filed as an attachment to the document to which it relates and numbered consecutively to the principal document. In addition, Counsel should file the Notice of Motion as the first document and the points and authorities as an attachment. THERE IS NO PDF DOCUMENT ASSOCIATED WITH THIS ENTRY. (dp) TEXT ONLY ENTRY
July 14, 2014 Filing 20 ** DOCUMENT STRICKEN ** NOTICE OF MOTION AND MOTION for Pretrial Conference Rule 16(c)(2) Motion for a Determination of Issues to Be Tried filed by Defendant Philip Morris USA Inc.. Motion set for hearing on 9/29/2014 at 01:30 PM before Judge Dale S. Fischer. (Attachments: #1 Notice of Motion and Motion to Determine Issues to Be Tried, #2 Declaration of M. Kevin Underhill, #3 Proposed Order)(Attorney M. Kevin Underhill added to party Philip Morris USA Inc.(pty:dft))(Underhill, M.) Modified on 7/15/2014 (dp).
July 1, 2014 Filing 19 NOTICE OF FILING TRANSCRIPT filed for proceedings 06/16/14; 11:44 a.m. re Transcript #18 THERE IS NO PDF DOCUMENT ASSOCIATED WITH THIS ENTRY. (Seijas, Pamela) TEXT ONLY ENTRY
July 1, 2014 Filing 18 TRANSCRIPT for proceedings held on 06/16/14; 11:44 a.m.. Court Reporter/Electronic Court Recorder: Pamela A. Batalo, phone number www.pamelabatalo.com. Transcript may be viewed at the court public terminal or purchased through the Court Reporter/Electronic Court Recorder before the deadline for Release of Transcript Restriction. After that date it may be obtained through PACER. Notice of Intent to Redact due within 7 days of this date. Redaction Request due 7/22/2014. Redacted Transcript Deadline set for 8/1/2014. Release of Transcript Restriction set for 9/29/2014. (Seijas, Pamela)
June 17, 2014 Opinion or Order Filing 17 ORDER RE JURY TRIAL by Judge Dale S. Fischer: These dates and requirements are firm. The Court is very unlikely to grant continuances unless the parties establish good cause through a concrete showing. Failure to complete discovery in a timely manner does not constitute good cause, nor does the fact that a settlement conference is pending. Each side is limited to five motions in limine, unless the Court orders otherwise. See Trial Order for specifics. Final Pretrial Conference set for 7/20/2015 03:00 PM before Judge Dale S. Fischer. Jury Trial set for 8/18/2015 08:30 AM before Judge Dale S. Fischer. (dp)
June 16, 2014 Opinion or Order Filing 16 ORDER/REFERRAL to ADR Procedure No 3 by Judge Dale S. Fischer. Case ordered to a private mediator based upon a stipulation of the parties or by the court order. ADR Proceeding to be held no later than 5/26/15. (dp)
June 16, 2014 Filing 15 MINUTES OF Scheduling Conference held before Judge Dale S. Fischer. See Minute Order for specifics. Court Reporter: Pamela Batalo. (dp)
June 9, 2014 Filing 14 JOINT REPORT Rule 26(f) Discovery Plan ; estimated length of trial 5 days, filed by Plaintiff Jodie Bullock.. (Attachments: #1 Appendix Schedule of Pre Trial and Trial Dates, #2 Appendix ADR Procedure Selection)(Piuze, Michael)
March 6, 2014 Filing 13 AMENDED DOCUMENT filed by Plaintiff Jodie Bullock. Amendment to Jury Demand #11 (Attachments: #1 Exhibit)(Weiss, Geraldine)
March 2, 2014 Filing 12 Notice of Interested Parties filed by Plaintiff Jodie Bullock, (Attachments: #1 Supplement proof of service)(Piuze, Michael)
March 2, 2014 Filing 11 DEMAND for Jury Trial filed by plaintiff Jodie Bullock.. (Piuze, Michael)
February 28, 2014 Filing 10 CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE filed by Defendant Philip Morris USA Inc., re Initial Order upon Filing of Complaint, #7 served on 02-28-2014. (Gregory, Patrick)
February 21, 2014 Opinion or Order Filing 9 ORDER SETTING SCHEDULING CONFERENCE by Judge Dale S. Fischer. The Joint Report must include the completed Schedule of Pretrial and Trial dates. Trial counsel are ordered to appear in person unless counsel have been excused by the Court. Scheduling Conference set for 6/16/2014 11:00 AM before Judge Dale S. Fischer. (dp)
February 21, 2014 Filing 8 TEXT ONLY ENTRY: (IN CHAMBERS) NOTICE: Judge Dale S. Fischer is participating in a pilot program regarding the submission of sealed documents. Effective July 8, 2013, all proposed documents related to under seal filings must be submitted via e-mail to the Judges Chambers e-mail at DSF_Chambers@cacd.uscourts.gov. Please refer to the judges pilot program procedures for detailed instructions for submission of sealed documents THERE IS NO PDF DOCUMENT ASSOCIATED WITH THIS ENTRY. (dp) TEXT ONLY ENTRY
February 21, 2014 Opinion or Order Filing 7 INITIAL STANDING ORDER upon filing of the complaint by Judge Dale S. Fischer. If a party would be entitled to attorneys fees, counsel are referred to the Order Re Fees found on Courts website under Judge Fischer's Procedures and Schedules contained in the Judges Requirements tab. Read all Orders carefully. They govern this case and differ in some respects from the Local Rules. (dp)
February 20, 2014 Filing 6 NOTICE TO PARTIES OF COURT-DIRECTED ADR PROGRAM filed. (esa)
February 20, 2014 Filing 5 NOTICE OF ASSIGNMENT to District Judge Dale S. Fischer and Magistrate Judge Jacqueline Chooljian. (esa)
February 20, 2014 Filing 4 NOTICE to Federal Court of Filing of Notice to State Court of Removal of Action to Federal Court filed by Defendant Philip Morris USA Inc.. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit A - Notice to State Court of Removal of Action to Federal Court, #2 Certificate of Service)(Gregory, Patrick)
February 19, 2014 Filing 3 Notice of Interested Parties filed by Defendant Philip Morris USA Inc., identifying Altria Group, Inc.. (Attachments: #1 Certificate of Service)(Gregory, Patrick)
February 19, 2014 Filing 2 ANSWER to Plaintiff's Complaint for Wrongful Death filed by Defendant Philip Morris USA Inc. (Attachments: #1 Certificate of Service)(Gregory, Patrick) Modified on 2/20/2014 (esa).
February 19, 2014 Filing 1 NOTICE OF REMOVAL from Los Angeles County Superior Court, case number BC535970 Receipt No: 0973-13393814 - Fee: $400, filed by Defendant Philip Morris USA Inc. Conformed copies of Summons and Complaint attached. (Attachments: #1 Civil Cover Sheet, #2 Notice to Plaintiff, #3 Certificate of Service)(Attorney Patrick J Gregory added to party Philip Morris USA Inc.(pty:dft))(Gregory, Patrick) Modified on 2/20/2014 (esa).

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Plaintiff: Jodie Bullock
Represented By: Geraldine Weiss
Represented By: Michael J Piuze
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Defendant: Philip Morris USA Inc.
Represented By: Frank P Kelly, III
Represented By: Beth A. Wilkinson
Represented By: Craig A Benson
Represented By: Matthew J Vanis
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Represented By: Lauren R. Goldman
Represented By: M Kevin Underhill
Represented By: Naoki S. Kaneko
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