Frank Mason v. Thomas P. Schmalzried et al
Plaintiff: Frank Mason
Defendant: Medical Device Business Services, Incorporated, Thomas P Schmalzried, M.D., Thomas P. Schmalzried, M.D. A Professional Corporation, Yancey & Associates, Gib Yancey, DePuy, Inc., DePuy Orthopedics, Inc., DePuy Orthopaedics, Inc., DePuy Synthes Sales, Inc., Johnson & Johnson Services, Inc., Johnson & Johnson, Thomas P. Schmalzried M.D. A Professional Corporation and Does 1 through 20, inclusive
Case Number: 2:2022cv03308
Filed: May 16, 2022
Court: US District Court for the Central District of California
Presiding Judge: Jacqueline Chooljian
Referring Judge: George H Wu
Nature of Suit: Personal Inj. Prod. Liability
Cause of Action: 28 U.S.C. § 1446 pl Notice of Removal - Product Liability
Jury Demanded By: Both
Docket Report

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Date Filed Document Text
September 6, 2022 Filing 53 Receipt of LETTER OF TRANSMITTAL - REMAND TO SUPERIOR COURT. (aco)
August 24, 2022 Filing 52 TRANSMITTAL of documents to Superior Court of California, County of Los Angeles. A certified copy of the order of remand and a copy of the docket sheet from this court was sent to Superior Court of California, County of Los Angeles. (aco)
August 24, 2022 Filing 51 MINUTES IN CHAMBERS - RULING ON PLAINTIFF MASON'S MOTION TO REMAND ACTION TO STATE COURT #15 by Judge George H. Wu. Attached hereto is the Court's Ruling on Plaintiffs Motion to Remand #15 . The Court grants Plaintiff's motion to remand, but denies his request for attorneys fees. Oral argument set for the motion is vacated.; granting in part and denying in part #15 MOTION to Remand Case to State Court. MD JS-6. Case Terminated. (aco)
August 23, 2022 Filing 50 TEXT-ONLY ENTRY - IN CHAMBERS: by Judge George H. Wu: Counsel are to appear telephonically for Thursday's 08/25/2022 Motion Hearing #15 at 8:30 a.m. by contacting the court clerk at javier_gonzalez@cacd.uscourts.gov for dial-in information. THERE IS NO PDF DOCUMENT ASSOCIATED WITH THIS ENTRY. (jag) TEXT ONLY ENTRY
August 11, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 49 ORDER RE DEFENDANTS' THIRD EX PARTE APPLICATION TO EXTEND TIME TO FILE RESPONSIVE PLEADING, ALONG WITH ALL RELATED DATES AND DEADLINES, PENDING RESOLUTION OF PLAINTIFF'S MOTION TO REMAND by Judge George H. Wu. The Application is GRANTED under the following terms: The deadline for all defendants to respond to the First Amended Complaint is extended to September 22, 2022, along with all related dates and deadlines.; granting #48 EX PARTE APPLICATION for Extension of Time to File. (aco)
August 10, 2022 Filing 48 Third EX PARTE APPLICATION for Extension of Time to File Responsive Pleading, Along with All Related Dates and Deadlines, Pending Resolution of Plaintiff's Motion to Remand filed by Defendants DePuy Synthes Sales, Inc., Johnson & Johnson, Johnson & Johnson Services, Inc., Medical Device Business Services, Incorporated, Gib Yancey, Yancey & Associates. (Attachments: #1 Declaration of William Choi, #2 Proposed Order) (Choi, William)
July 26, 2022 Filing 47 Notice of Supplemental Authority in Support of Mtn for Remand filed by Plaintiff Frank Mason. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit)(Cowgill, Michael)
July 25, 2022 Filing 46 MINUTES OF TELEPHONIC CONFERENCE held before Judge George H. Wu. Court and counsel confer. For reasons stated on the record, Plaintiff's Unopposed Motion for Reconsideration of Order Granting Stay, Denying Plaintiff's Motion for Remand Without Prejudice and Vacating Hearing #40 , set for hearing on August 4, 2022, is granted in part and denied in part. The stay is set aside. Plaintiffs Motion to Remand Case #15 filed on May 23, 2022, is placed back on calendar for August 25, 2022 at 8:30 a.m. Defendants will have until August 18, 2022 to respond to the complaint per Order filed on July 21, 2022 #44 .; granting in part and denying in part #40 NOTICE OF MOTION AND MOTION for Reconsideration re Order on Motion to Remand Case to State Court, Order on Motion to Stay Case, #27 . Court Reporter: Terri A. Hourigan. (aco)
July 25, 2022 Filing 45 Notice of Supplemental Authority filed by Plaintiff Frank Mason. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit)(Cowgill, Michael)
July 21, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 44 ORDER RE DEFENDANTS' SECOND EX PARTE APPLICATION TO EXTEND TIME TO FILE RESPONSIVE PLEADING, ALONG WITH ALL RELATED DATES AND DEADLINES, PENDING RESOLUTION OF PLAINTIFF'S MOTION FOR RECONSIDERATION by Judge George H. Wu. Based on a review of Defendants Second Ex Parte Application to Extend Time to File Responsive Pleading, sufficient good cause has been shown for the requested relief. Therefore, the Application is GRANTED under the following terms: The deadline for all defendants to respond to the First Amended Complaint is extended to August 18, 2022, along with all related dates and deadlines.; granting #42 EX PARTE APPLICATION for Extension of Time to File. (aco)
July 21, 2022 Filing 43 TEXT-ONLY ENTRY - IN CHAMBERS: by Judge George H. Wu: Counsel are to appear telephonically for Monday's 07/25/2022 status conference at 8:30 a.m. by contacting the court clerk at javier_gonzalez@cacd.uscourts.gov for dial-in information. THERE IS NO PDF DOCUMENT ASSOCIATED WITH THIS ENTRY. (jag) TEXT ONLY ENTRY
July 19, 2022 Filing 42 Second EX PARTE APPLICATION for Extension of Time to File Responsive Pleading, Along with All Related Dates and Deadlines, Pending Resolution of Plaintiff's Motion for Reconsideration filed by Defendants DePuy Synthes Sales, Inc., Johnson & Johnson, Johnson & Johnson Services, Inc., Medical Device Business Services, Incorporated, Gib Yancey, Yancey & Associates. (Attachments: #1 Declaration of William Choi, #2 Proposed Order) (Choi, William)
July 6, 2022 Filing 41 NOTICE OF MOTION re NOTICE OF MOTION AND MOTION for Reconsideration re Order on Motion to Remand Case to State Court,,, Order on Motion to Stay Case,, #27 #40 filed by Plaintiff Frank Mason. Motion set for hearing on 8/4/2022 at 08:30 AM before Judge George H. Wu. (Cowgill, Michael)
July 6, 2022 Filing 40 NOTICE OF MOTION AND MOTION for Reconsideration re Order on Motion to Remand Case to State Court,,, Order on Motion to Stay Case,, #27 filed by Plaintiff Frank Mason. Motion set for hearing on 8/4/2022 at 08:30 AM before Judge George H. Wu. (Attachments: #1 Memorandum, #2 Declaration, #3 Proposed Order) (Cowgill, Michael)
July 5, 2022 Filing 39 RESPONSE BY THE COURT TO NOTICE TO FILER OF DEFICIENCIES IN ELECTRONICALLY FILED DOCUMENTS by Judge George H. Wu. Docket Numbers 36 and 37 are stricken for the reason(s) stated in the Notice #38 filed on July 5, 2022. File these documents as a Motion using the Motion for Reconsideration event, attach the document captioned Motion as the main document, and then have the Memorandum, Declaration and Proposed Order as attachments to that same docket entry. RE: NOTICE OF MOTION AND MOTION for Reconsideration re Order on Motion to Remand Case to State Court, Order on Motion to Stay Case, #27 #36 , Notice of Motion, #37 (aco)
July 5, 2022 Filing 38 NOTICE TO FILER OF DEFICIENCIES in Electronically Filed Documents RE: NOTICE OF MOTION AND MOTION for Reconsideration re Order on Motion to Remand Case to State Court, Order on Motion to Stay Case, #27 #36 , Notice of Motion, #37 . The following error(s) was/were found: Incorrect document is attached to the docket entry. Incorrect event selected. Correct event to be used is: Motion for Reconsideration. Proposed Document was not submitted as separate attachment. Other: File these documents as a Motion using the Motion for Reconsideration event, attach the document captioned Motion as the main document, and then have the Memorandum, Declaration and Proposed Order as attachments to that same docket entry.. In response to this notice, the Court may: (1) order an amended or correct document to be filed; (2) order 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. (aco)
July 1, 2022 Filing 37 [DOCUMENT STRICKEN PER ORDER ON 07/05/2022. SEE DOCKET NO. 39] NOTICE OF MOTION re NOTICE OF MOTION AND MOTION for Reconsideration re Order on Motion to Remand Case to State Court,,, Order on Motion to Stay Case,, #27 #36 filed by Plaintiff Frank Mason. Motion set for hearing on 8/1/2022 at 08:30 AM before Judge George H. Wu. (Cowgill, Michael) Modified on 7/5/2022 (aco).
July 1, 2022 Filing 36 [DOCUMENT STRICKEN PER ORDER ON 07/05/2022. SEE DOCKET NO. 39] NOTICE OF MOTION AND MOTION for Reconsideration re Order on Motion to Remand Case to State Court,,, Order on Motion to Stay Case,, #27 filed by Plaintiff Frank Mason. Motion set for hearing on 8/1/2022 at 08:30 AM before Judge George H. Wu. (Attachments: #1 Declaration, #2 Proposed Order) (Cowgill, Michael) Modified on 7/5/2022 (aco).
July 1, 2022 Filing 35 RESPONSE BY THE COURT TO NOTICE TO FILER OF DEFICIENCIES IN ELECTRONICALLY FILED DOCUMENTS by Judge George H. Wu. Docket Numbers 31 and 32 are stricken for the reason(s) stated in the Notices [33 and 34] filed on June 30, 2022. Hearing date does not comply with Local Rule 6. RE: NOTICE OF MOTION AND MOTION for Reconsideration re Order on Motion to Remand Case to State Court, Order on Motion to Stay Case, #27 #31 , Notice of Motion, #32 . (aco)
June 30, 2022 Filing 34 NOTICE TO FILER OF DEFICIENCIES in Electronically Filed Documents RE: Notice of Motion, #32 . The following error(s) was/were found: Incorrect event selected. Correct event to be used is: Motion for Reconsideration. Proposed Document was not submitted as separate attachment. In response to this notice, the Court may: (1) order an amended or correct document to be filed; (2) order 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. (aco)
June 30, 2022 Filing 33 NOTICE TO FILER OF DEFICIENCIES in Electronically Filed Documents RE: NOTICE OF MOTION AND MOTION for Reconsideration re Order on Motion to Remand Case to State Court, Order on Motion to Stay Case, #27 #31 . The following error(s) was/were found: Incorrect document is attached to the docket entry. In response to this notice, the Court may: (1) order an amended or correct document to be filed; (2) order 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. (aco)
June 30, 2022 Filing 32 [DOCUMENT STRICKEN PER ORDER ON 07/01/2022, SEE DOCKET NO. 35] NOTICE OF MOTION re NOTICE OF MOTION AND MOTION for Reconsideration re Order on Motion to Remand Case to State Court,,, Order on Motion to Stay Case,, #27 #31 filed by Plaintiff Frank Mason. Motion set for hearing on 7/25/2022 at 08:30 AM before Judge George H. Wu. (Cowgill, Michael) Modified on 7/1/2022 (aco).
June 30, 2022 Filing 31 [DOCUMENT STRICKEN PER ORDER ON 07/01/2022, SEE DOCKET NO. 35] NOTICE OF MOTION AND MOTION for Reconsideration re Order on Motion to Remand Case to State Court,,, Order on Motion to Stay Case,, #27 filed by Plaintiff Frank Mason. Motion set for hearing on 7/25/2022 at 08:30 AM before Judge George H. Wu. (Attachments: #1 Declaration, #2 Proposed Order) (Cowgill, Michael) Modified on 7/1/2022 (aco).
June 30, 2022 Filing 30 RESPONSE BY THE COURT TO NOTICE TO FILER OF DEFICIENCIES IN ELECTRONICALLY FILED DOCUMENTS by Judge George H. Wu. Docket No. 28 is stricken for the reason(s) stated in the Notice #29 filed on June 29, 2022. Pursuant to L.R. 5-4.4.2, email the proposed order in either Word or WordPerfect to Judge Wu's email address at GW_chambers@cacd.uscourts.gov. RE: Notice (Other) #28 . (aco)
June 29, 2022 Filing 29 NOTICE TO FILER OF DEFICIENCIES in Electronically Filed Documents RE: Notice (Other) #28 . The following error(s) was/were found: Incorrect event selected. Correct event to be used is: Motion for Reconsideration. In response to this notice, the Court may: (1) order an amended or correct document to be filed; (2) order 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. (aco)
June 29, 2022 Filing 28 [DOCUMENT STRICKEN PER ORDER ON 06/30/2022. SEE DOCKET NO. 30] NOTICE of Motion for Reconsideration filed by Plaintiff Frank Mason. (Attachments: #1 Memorandum, #2 Declaration, #3 Proposed Order)(Cowgill, Michael) Modified on 6/30/2022 (aco).
June 21, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 27 ORDER GRANTING MOTION TO STAY; DENYING MOTION TO REMAND WITHOUT PREJUDICE; VACATING HEARING by Judge George H. Wu. For the same reasons as addressed in cases such as Timms v. DePuy Orthopaedics, Inc., No. 15- 5253 GW (JCx), the Court grants the defendants motion to stay and denies, without prejudice, Plaintiff Frank Masons motion to remand in this action. See Timms, Docket No. 30 (C.D. Cal. Sept. 4, 2015). Oral argument on the motions, set for June 23, 2022, is vacated. See C.D. Cal. L.R. 7-15. The status conference set for June 23, 2022 is continued to July 25, 2022 at 8:30 a.m. It is so ordered. (rolm)
June 17, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 26 ORDER RE DEFENDANTS EX PARTE APPLICATION TO EXTEND TIME TO FILE RESPONSIVE PLEADING, ALONG WITH ALL RELATED DATES AND DEADLINES, PENDING RESOLUTION OF PLAINTIFFS MOTION TO REMAND by Judge George H. Wu. Based on a review of Defendants Ex Parte Application to Extend Time to File Responsive Pleading, sufficient good cause has been shown for the requested relief. Therefore, the Application is GRANTED under the following terms: The deadline for all defendants to respond to the First Amended Complaint is extended to July 22, 2022, along with all related dates and deadlines. IT IS SO ORDERED. granting #25 EX PARTE APPLICATION for Extension of Time to File (rolm)
June 13, 2022 Filing 25 EX PARTE APPLICATION for Extension of Time to File Responsive Pleading, Along with All Related Dates and Deadlines, Pending Resolution of Plaintiff's Motion to Remand filed by Defendants DePuy Synthes Sales, Inc., Johnson & Johnson, Johnson & Johnson Services, Inc., Medical Device Business Services, Incorporated, Gib Yancey, Yancey & Associates. (Attachments: #1 Declaration of William Choi, #2 Proposed Order) (Attorney William Choi added to party Gib Yancey(pty:dft), Attorney William Choi added to party Yancey & Associates(pty:dft)) (Choi, William)
June 9, 2022 Filing 24 REPLY In Support NOTICE OF MOTION AND MOTION to Remand Case to Los Angeles Superior Court #15 filed by Plaintiff Frank Mason. (Attachments: #1 Declaration In Support of Mtn for Remand)(Cowgill, Michael)
June 2, 2022 Filing 23 MEMORANDUM in Opposition to NOTICE OF MOTION AND MOTION to Remand Case to Los Angeles Superior Court #15 filed by Defendants DePuy Synthes Sales, Inc., Johnson & Johnson, Johnson & Johnson Services, Inc., Medical Device Business Services, Incorporated. (Attachments: #1 Declaration of Kelley S. Olah, #2 Proposed Order)(Olah, Kelley)
June 2, 2022 Filing 22 Opposition Opposition re: NOTICE OF MOTION AND MOTION to Stay Case pending Transfer to MDL 2244 #16 filed by Plaintiff Frank Mason. (Attachments: #1 Declaration of Michael Cowgill, #2 Proposed Order)(Cowgill, Michael)
May 26, 2022 Filing 21 NOTICE of Appearance filed by attorney Michael J. Cowgill on behalf of Plaintiff Frank Mason (Cowgill, Michael)
May 26, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 20 ORDER ON APPLICATION OF NON-RESIDENT ATTORNEY TO APPEAR IN A SPECIFIC CASE PRO HAC VICE by Judge George H. Wu. APPLICATION of Attorney Michael J. Cowgill to Appear Pro Hac Vice on behalf of Plaintiff Frank Mason, designating Mickel M. Arias as local counsel; granting #19 Non-Resident Attorney Michael J. Cowgill. (aco)
May 26, 2022 Filing 19 Corrected APPLICATION of Non-Resident Attorney Michael J Cowgill to Appear Pro Hac Vice on behalf of Plaintiff Frank Mason (Pro Hac Vice Fee - $500.00 Previously Paid on 5/24/2022, Receipt No. ACACDC-33355530) filed by plaintiff Frank Mason. (Attachments: #1 Proposed Order) (Partain, Robert)
May 25, 2022 Filing 18 NOTICE of Deficiency in Electronically Filed Pro Hac Vice Application RE: APPLICATION of Non-Resident Attorney Michael J Cowgill to Appear Pro Hac Vice on behalf of Plaintiff Frank Mason (Pro Hac Vice Fee - $500 Fee Paid, Receipt No. ACACDC-33355530) #17 . The following error(s) was/were found: Case information is incomplete. DJ and MJ initials missing on application and proposed order. Please note DJ and MJ Assignment, dated 5/17/22, Dkt. #5 . (lt)
May 24, 2022 Filing 17 APPLICATION of Non-Resident Attorney Michael J Cowgill to Appear Pro Hac Vice on behalf of Plaintiff Frank Mason (Pro Hac Vice Fee - $500 Fee Paid, Receipt No. ACACDC-33355530) filed by plaintiff Frank Mason. (Attachments: #1 Proposed Order) (Arias, Mickel)
May 24, 2022 Filing 16 NOTICE OF MOTION AND MOTION to Stay Case pending Transfer to MDL 2244 filed by Defendants DePuy Synthes Sales, Inc., Johnson & Johnson, Johnson & Johnson Services, Inc., Medical Device Business Services, Incorporated. Motion set for hearing on 6/23/2022 at 08:30 AM before Judge George H. Wu. (Attachments: #1 Memorandum of Points and Authorities in Support of Motion to Stay Proceedings) (Olah, Kelley)
May 23, 2022 Filing 15 NOTICE OF MOTION AND MOTION to Remand Case to Los Angeles Superior Court filed by plaintiff Frank Mason. Motion set for hearing on 6/23/2022 at 08:30 AM before Judge George H. Wu. (Attachments: #1 Memorandum, #2 Declaration of Robert Partain, Esq.) (Partain, Robert)
May 23, 2022 Filing 14 STIPULATION Extending Time to Answer the complaint as to Medical Device Business Services, Incorporated answer now due 6/22/2022; Johnson & Johnson Services, Inc. answer now due 6/22/2022; Johnson & Johnson answer now due 6/22/2022; DePuy Synthes Sales, Inc. answer now due 6/22/2022, re Amended Complaint, filed by Defendants Medical Device Business Services, Incorporated; Johnson & Johnson Services, Inc.; Johnson & Johnson; DePuy Synthes Sales, Inc..(Choi, William)
May 19, 2022 Filing 13 STANDING ORDER RE FINAL PRE-TRIAL CONFERENCES FOR CIVIL JURY TRIALS BEFORE JUDGE GEORGE H. WU: 1. You are instructed to read and to follow (unless otherwise superseded herein) the Central District of California Local Rules (henceforth "Local Rules") 16-1 through 16-15 regarding pre-trial requirements. (see document for further details) (bm)
May 19, 2022 Filing 12 TEXT ONLY ENTRY - IN CHAMBERS by Judge George H Wu; The Court sets a STATUS CONFERENCE for 6/23/2022 at 08:30 AM before Judge George H. Wu. THERE IS NO PDF DOCUMENT ASSOCIATED WITH THIS ENTRY. (jag) TEXT ONLY ENTRY
May 18, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 11 ORDER RE TRANSFER PURSUANT TO Local Rule 83-1.3.1 and General Order 21-01 -Related Case- filed. Related Case No: 2:11-cv-02441 GW(JCx). Case referred from Magistrate Judge Gail J. Standish to Magistrate Judge Jacqueline Chooljian for Discovery. The case number will now read as follows: 2:22-cv-03308 GW(JCx). Signed by Magistrate Judge Jacqueline Chooljian. (rn)
May 18, 2022 Filing 10 NOTICE OF PRO HAC VICE APPLICATION DUE for Non-Resident Attorney Michele S. Stephan. A document recently filed in this case lists you as an out-of-state attorney of record. However, the Court has not been able to locate any record that you are admitted to the Bar of this Court, and you have not filed an application to appear Pro Hac Vice in this case. Accordingly, within 5 business days of the date of this notice, you must either (1) have your local counsel file an application to appear Pro Hac Vice (Form G-64) and pay the applicable fee, or (2) complete the next section of this form and return it to the court at cacd_attyadm@cacd.uscourts.gov. You have been removed as counsel of record from the docket in this case, and you will not be added back to the docket until your Pro Hac Vice status has been resolved. (sh)
May 18, 2022 Filing 9 NOTICE OF PRO HAC VICE APPLICATION DUE for Non-Resident Attorney Michael J. Cowgill. A document recently filed in this case lists you as an out-of-state attorney of record. However, the Court has not been able to locate any record that you are admitted to the Bar of this Court, and you have not filed an application to appear Pro Hac Vice in this case. Accordingly, within 5 business days of the date of this notice, you must either (1) have your local counsel file an application to appear Pro Hac Vice (Form G-64) and pay the applicable fee, or (2) complete the next section of this form and return it to the court at cacd_attyadm@cacd.uscourts.gov. You have been removed as counsel of record from the docket in this case, and you will not be added back to the docket until your Pro Hac Vice status has been resolved. (sh)
May 17, 2022 Filing 8 CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE filed by Defendants DePuy Synthes Sales, Inc., Johnson & Johnson, Johnson & Johnson Services, Inc., Medical Device Business Services, Incorporated, Notice to Adverse Party of Removal to Federal Court served on May 16, 2022. (Olah, Kelley)
May 17, 2022 Filing 7 Notice to Counsel Re Consent to Proceed Before a United States Magistrate Judge. (sh)
May 17, 2022 Filing 6 NOTICE TO PARTIES OF COURT-DIRECTED ADR PROGRAM filed. (sh)
May 17, 2022 Filing 5 NOTICE OF ASSIGNMENT to District Judge George H. Wu and Magistrate Judge Gail J. Standish. (sh)
May 16, 2022 NON-CONFORMED COPY OF FIRST AMENDED COMPLAINT against Defendants DePuy Synthes Sales, Inc., Does, Johnson & Johnson, Johnson & Johnson Services, Inc., Medical Device Business Services, Incorporated, Thomas P Schmalzried, MD, Thomas P. Schmalzried M.D. A Professional Corporation, Gib Yancey, Yancey & Associates, filed by Plaintiff Frank Mason. [SUBMITTED AS ATTACHMENT NO. 12 TO THE NOTICE OF REMOVAL #1 ](sh)
May 16, 2022 CONFORMED E-FILED COPY OF PROOF OF SERVICE Executed by Plaintiff Yancey & Associates, upon Defendant Yancey & Associates served on 3/15/2022 in compliance with statute not specified by personal service. Original Summons NOT returned.[FILED IN STATE COURT ON 03/21/2022 SUBMITTED AS ATTACHMENT NO. 8 TO THE NOTICE OF REMOVAL #1 ] (sh)
May 16, 2022 CONFORMED E-FILED COPY OF PROOF OF SERVICE Executed by Plaintiff Frank Mason, upon Defendant Gib Yancey served on 3/15/2022. in compliance with statute not specified by personal service. Original Summons NOT returned.[FILED IN STATE COURT ON 03/21/2022 SUBMITTED AS ATTACHMENT NO. 7 TO THE NOTICE OF REMOVAL #1 ] (sh)
May 16, 2022 CONFORMED E-FILED COPY OF COMPLAINT against Defendants DePuy Synthes Sales, Inc., Does, Johnson & Johnson, Johnson & Johnson Services, Inc., Medical Device Business Services, Incorporated, Thomas P. Schmalzried, Thomas P Schmalzried, MD, Gib Yancey, Yancey & Associates. Jury Demanded., filed by Plaintiff Frank Mason. [FILED IN STATE COURT ON 02/24/2022 SUBMITTED AS ATTACHMENT NO. 3 EXHIBIT 3 TO THE NOTICE OF REMOVAL #1 ] (sh)
May 16, 2022 CONFORMED E-FILED COPY OF PROOF OF SERVICE on First Amended Complaint Executed by Plaintiff Frank Mason, upon Defendant Yancey & Associates served on 4/27/2022. in compliance with statute not specified by service on a domestic corporation, unincorporated association, or public entity.Original Summons NOT returned.[FILED IN STATE COURT ON 04/27/2022 SUBMITTED AS ATTACHMENT NO. 13 TO THE NOTICE OF REMOVAL #1 ] (sh)
May 16, 2022 CONFORMED E-FILED COPY OF PROOF OF SERVICE on First Amended Complaint Executed by Plaintiff Frank Mason, upon Defendant Gib Yancey served on 4/18/2022. in compliance with statute not specified by personal service.Original Summons NOT returned. [FILED IN STATE COURT ON 04/27/2022 SUBMITTED AS ATTACHMENT NO. 14 TO THE NOTICE OF REMOVAL #1 ] (sh)
May 16, 2022 CONFORMED E-FILED COPY OF PROOF OF SERVICE Executed by Plaintiff Frank Mason, upon Defendant Johnson & Johnson Services, Inc. served on 4/15/2022. in compliance with California Code of Civil Procedure by service on a domestic corporation, unincorporated association, or public entity. Original Summons NOT returned.[FILED IN STATE COURT ON 04/27/2022 SUBMITTED AS ATTACHMENT NO. 16 TO THE NOTICE OF REMOVAL #1 ] (sh)
May 16, 2022 CONFORMED E-FILED COPY OF PROOF OF SERVICE Executed by Plaintiff Frank Mason, upon Defendant in compliance with statute not specified by method of service by other means, email. Original Summons NOT returned.[FILED IN STATE COURT ON 04/27/2022 SUBMITTED AS ATTACHMENT NO. 17 TO THE NOTICE OF REMOVAL #1 ] (sh)
May 16, 2022 CONFORMED E-FILED COPY OF PROOF OF SERVICE Executed by Plaintiff Frank Mason, upon Defendant DePuy Synthes Sales, Inc. served on 4/15/2022. in compliance with California Code of Civil Procedure by service on a domestic corporation, unincorporated association, or public entity.Original Summons NOT returned. [FILED IN STATE COURT ON 04/27/2022 SUBMITTED AS ATTACHMENT NO. 15 TO THE NOTICE OF REMOVAL #1 ] (sh)
May 16, 2022 Filing 4 NOTICE of Related Case(s) filed by Defendants DePuy Synthes Sales, Inc., Johnson & Johnson, Johnson & Johnson Services, Inc., Medical Device Business Services, Incorporated. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit 1 - Declaration of Thomas P. Schmalzried, M.D., #2 Notice of Related Cases Orders, Part 1, #3 Notice of Related Cases Orders, Part 2, #4 Notice of Related Cases Orders, Part 3, #5 Notice of Related Cases Orders, Part 4, #6 Notice of Related Cases Orders, Part 5, #7 Notice of Related Cases Orders, Part 6, #8 Notice of Related Cases Orders, Part 7, #9 Notice of Related Cases Orders, Part 8)(Olah, Kelley)
May 16, 2022 Filing 3 CERTIFICATE of Interested Parties filed by Defendants DePuy Synthes Sales, Inc., Johnson & Johnson, Johnson & Johnson Services, Inc., Medical Device Business Services, Incorporated, identifying Corporate Parent Johnson & Johnson. (Olah, Kelley)
May 16, 2022 Filing 2 CIVIL COVER SHEET filed by Defendants DePuy Synthes Sales, Inc., Johnson & Johnson, Johnson & Johnson Services, Inc., Medical Device Business Services, Incorporated. (Olah, Kelley)
May 16, 2022 Filing 1 NOTICE OF REMOVAL from Los Angeles Superior Court, case number 22STCV06902 Receipt No: ACACDC-33306834 - Fee: $402, filed by Defendants Medical Device Business Services, Incorporated, Johnson & Johnson Services, Inc., Johnson & Johnson, DePuy Synthes Sales, Inc.. (Attachments: #1 1 - Declaration of Thomas P. Schmalzried, M.D., #2 2 - Declaration of Gib Yancey, #3 Complaint, #4 Civil Cover Sheet, #5 Summons on Complaint, #6 Notice of Case Assignment, #7 Proof of Service - Gib Yancey, #8 Proof of Service - Yancey & Associates, #9 Notice and Acknowledgment of Receipt - Thomas P. Schmalzried APC, #10 Notice and Acknowledgment - Thomas P Schmalzried, M.D., #11 Amended Summons, #12 First Amended Complaint, #13 Proof of Service - Yancy & Associates, #14 Proof of Service - Gib Yancy, #15 Proof of Service - DePuy Synthes Sales, Inc., #16 Proof of Service - Johnson & Johnson Services, Inc., #17 Proof of Service - Johnson & Johnson) (Attorney Kelley S Olah added to party DePuy Synthes Sales, Inc.(pty:dft), Attorney Kelley S Olah added to party Johnson & Johnson(pty:dft), Attorney Kelley S Olah added to party Johnson & Johnson Services, Inc.(pty:dft), Attorney Kelley S Olah added to party Medical Device Business Services, Incorporated(pty:dft))(Olah, Kelley)

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Defendant: Medical Device Business Services, Incorporated
Represented By: Kelley S Olah
Represented By: David C Allen
Represented By: Gabrielle Jaynea Anderson-Thompson
Represented By: William Choi
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Defendant: Thomas P Schmalzried, M.D.
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Defendant: Thomas P. Schmalzried, M.D. A Professional Corporation
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Defendant: Yancey & Associates
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Defendant: Gib Yancey
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Defendant: DePuy, Inc.
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Represented By: Kelley S. Olah
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Defendant: DePuy Orthopedics, Inc.
Represented By: Kelley S Olah
Represented By: David C Allen
Represented By: Gabrielle Jaynea Anderson-Thompson
Represented By: William Choi
Represented By: Kelley S. Olah
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Defendant: DePuy Orthopaedics, Inc.
Represented By: Kelley S Olah
Represented By: David C Allen
Represented By: Gabrielle Jaynea Anderson-Thompson
Represented By: William Choi
Represented By: Kelley S. Olah
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Defendant: DePuy Synthes Sales, Inc.
Represented By: Kelley S Olah
Represented By: David C Allen
Represented By: Gabrielle Jaynea Anderson-Thompson
Represented By: William Choi
Represented By: Kelley S. Olah
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Defendant: Johnson & Johnson Services, Inc.
Represented By: Kelley S Olah
Represented By: David C Allen
Represented By: Gabrielle Jaynea Anderson-Thompson
Represented By: William Choi
Represented By: Kelley S. Olah
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Defendant: Johnson & Johnson
Represented By: Kelley S Olah
Represented By: David C Allen
Represented By: Gabrielle Jaynea Anderson-Thompson
Represented By: William Choi
Represented By: Kelley S. Olah
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Defendant: Thomas P. Schmalzried M.D. A Professional Corporation
Represented By: Christopher P Norton
Represented By: Ralph A Campillo
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Defendant: Does 1 through 20, inclusive
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Plaintiff: Frank Mason
Represented By: Mickel M. Arias
Represented By: Michael J. Cowgill
Represented By: Robert M. Partain
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