Howard, et al v. Zimmer, Inc., et al
Defendant: SULZER MEDICA USA HOLDING CO, SULZER MEDICA USA, INC. and SULZER ORTHOPEDICS, INC.
Plaintiff / Appellant: BRIAN C. HOWARD and SUZANNE HOWARD
Defendant / Appellee: ZIMMER, INC.
Case Number: 11-5109
Filed: July 21, 2011
Court: U.S. Court of Appeals, Tenth Circuit
Nature of Suit: Personal Injury - Product Liability
Docket Report

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Date Filed Document Text
June 20, 2013 [10083446] Mandate issued. [11-5109] [Entered: 06/20/2013 07:40 AM]
May 29, 2013 [10076471] Judgment for opinion filed. [11-5109] [Entered: 05/29/2013 09:12 AM]
May 29, 2013 [10076463] Reversed and Remanded; Terminated on the merits after oral hearing; Written, signed, published; Judges Lucero (authoring), McKay and Gorsuch. Mandate to issue. [11-5109] [Entered: 05/29/2013 09:06 AM]
March 20, 2013 [10055126] Answer filed by Oklahoma Supreme Court. [11-5109] [Entered: 03/20/2013 01:07 PM]
July 11, 2012 [9983012] Receipt for Payment and Briefing Schedule filed by the Oklahoma Supreme Court in regards to the Certified Question of State Law. Original only. Served on 07/09/2012. Manner of Service: US mail. [11-5109] [Entered: 07/12/2012 09:18 AM]
July 3, 2012 Opinion or Order [9980785] Published order filed by Judges Lucero, McKay and Gorsuch certifying a question of state law to the Oklahoma Supreme Court. Served on 07/03/2012. [11-5109] [Entered: 07/03/2012 03:14 PM]
June 1, 2012 [9972027] Response filed by Zimmer, Inc. to Appellants Citation of Supplemental Authority. Served on 06/01/2012. Manner of Service: ECF/NDA. [11-5109] WFN [Entered: 06/01/2012 03:16 PM]
May 30, 2012 [9971063] Supplemental authority filed by Mr. Brian C. Howard and Ms. Suzanne Howard. Served on 05/30/2012. Manner of Service: ECF/NDA. [11-5109] MBF [Entered: 05/30/2012 10:25 AM]
May 7, 2012 [9964906] Case argued by Matthew Free for Appellant and by William Northrip for Appellee; Submitted to Judges Lucero, McKay and Gorsuch. [11-5109] [Entered: 05/07/2012 01:17 PM]
March 26, 2012 [9953498] Appellant's supplemental brief filed by Mr. Brian C. Howard and Ms. Suzanne Howard. 7 paper copies to be provided to the court. Served on 03/26/2012. Manner of Service: ECF/NDA, US mail. [11-5109] MBF [Entered: 03/26/2012 12:16 PM]
March 26, 2012 [9953536] Appellee/Respondent's supplemental brief filed by Zimmer, Inc.. 7 paper copies to be provided to the court. Served on 03/26/2012. Manner of Service: ECF/NDA. [11-5109] DWB [Entered: 03/26/2012 01:23 PM]
March 23, 2012 [9953269] Oral Argument Acknowledgment Form filed by Zimmer, Inc.. Served on 03/23/2012. Manner of Service: ECF/NDA. [11-5109] WFN [Entered: 03/23/2012 04:10 PM]
March 21, 2012 [9952245] Oral Argument Acknowledgment Form filed by Mr. Brian C. Howard and Ms. Suzanne Howard. Served on 03/21/2012. Manner of Service: ECF/NDA. [11-5109] MBF [Entered: 03/21/2012 09:22 AM]
March 15, 2012 [9950712] Calendar notice sent to counsel. Arguments to be held on Monday, May 7, 2012 at 9:00 A.M. in Courtroom I, Byron White United States Courthouse, Denver, CO. Counsel is required to go to http://www.ca10.uscourts.gov under the argument calendar tab to obtain an important notice regarding calendared cases and required forms. The calendar acknowledgment form (and the custody status form when applicable) must be completed and filed with the clerk via Electronic Case Filing within 10 days of today's date. [11-5109] [Entered: 03/15/2012 02:07 PM]
March 12, 2012 [9949311] Order filed by Clerk of the Court, supplemental brief's due 03/26/2012 for Brian C. Howard, Suzanne Howard and Zimmer, Inc.. Briefs are limited to 10 pages in length, in a 13 point font. This appeal is assigned to the May 2012 oral argument calendar. Please see order for additional information. Served on 03/12/2012. [11-5109] [Entered: 03/12/2012 08:57 AM]
November 25, 2011 [9921554] Appellant/Petitioner's reply brief filed by Mr. Brian C. Howard and Ms. Suzanne Howard. 7 paper copies to be provided to the court. Served on 11/25/2011. Manner of Service: ECF/NDA. MBF [Entered: 11/25/2011 02:31 PM]
November 25, 2011 [9921562] Reply filed by Mr. Brian C. Howard and Ms. Suzanne Howard to Appellees' Response to Appellants' Motion to Certify Question to the Oklahoma Supreme Court and Stay Proceedings. Served on 11/25/2011. Manner of Service: ECF/NDA. MBF [Entered: 11/25/2011 02:38 PM]
November 25, 2011 [9921593] Order filed by Clerk of the Court referring appellant's reply in support of their motion to certify question to the Oklahoma Supreme Court and Stay Proceedings [ # 9921562-2 ] to the panel on the merits. Served on 11/25/2011.--[Edited 12/01/2011 by LG to correct typo] [Entered: 11/25/2011 04:02 PM]
November 8, 2011 [9916874] Minute order filed - Appellant's optional reply brief now due 11/25/2011 for Brian C. Howard and Suzanne Howard. (Text Only - No Attachment) [Entered: 11/08/2011 01:35 PM]
November 7, 2011 [9916873] Supplemental appendix filed by Appellee Zimmer, Inc. 2 copies. Appendix pages: 199. Hardcopy only. Served on 11/07/2011. Manner of Service: Overnight delivery. [Entered: 11/08/2011 01:34 PM]
November 7, 2011 [9916620] Order filed by Clerk of the Court referring appellee's response to appellant's motion to certify question of state law [ # 9916580-2 ] to the panel on the merits. Served on 11/07/2011. [Entered: 11/07/2011 03:39 PM]
November 7, 2011 [9916580] Response filed by Zimmer, Inc. to Appellants' Motion to Certify Question to the Oklahoma Supreme Court and Stay Proceedings. Served on 11/07/2011. Manner of Service: ECF/NDA. DWB [Entered: 11/07/2011 03:09 PM]
November 7, 2011 [9916573] Appellee/Respondent's brief filed by Zimmer, Inc.. 8 paper copies to be provided to the court. Served on: 11/07/2011. Manner of service: email. Oral argument requested? Yes. DWB [Entered: 11/07/2011 03:03 PM]
October 4, 2011 [9907701] Minute order filed - Appellee's brief now due 11/07/2011 for Zimmer, Inc. (Text Only - No Attachment) [Entered: 10/04/2011 01:03 PM]
October 3, 2011 [9907304] Appellant/Petitioner's brief filed by Mr. Brian C. Howard and Ms. Suzanne Howard. 8 paper copies to be provided to the court. Served on 10/03/2011 by US mail, ECF/NDA. Oral argument requested? Yes. MBF [Entered: 10/03/2011 02:05 PM]
October 3, 2011 [9907325] Motion filed by Appellants Mr. Brian C. Howard and Ms. Suzanne Howard to certify question of state law. Served on: 10/03/2011. Manner of service: ECF/NDA. MBF [Entered: 10/03/2011 02:27 PM]
October 3, 2011 [9907698] Appendix filed by Appellants Mr. Brian C. Howard and Ms. Suzanne Howard. Original and 1 copies. Appendix pages: 641. Number of volumes: 4. Hardcopy only. Volume 1-3 are SEALED. Served on 10/03/2011. Manner of Service: US mail. [Entered: 10/04/2011 01:02 PM]
October 3, 2011 [9907420] Order filed by Clerk of the Court referring Appellants' motion to certify question of state law [ # 9907325-2 ] to the panel on the merits. Served on 10/03/2011. [Entered: 10/03/2011 03:46 PM]
August 23, 2011 [9895783] Filed notice record is complete. Served on 08/23/2011. Appellant's brief and appendix due on 10/03/2011 for Brian C. Howard and Suzanne Howard. [Entered: 08/23/2011 09:43 AM]
August 10, 2011 [9892363] Notice of appearance filed by Mr. Timothy G. Best for Mr. Brian C. Howard and Ms. Suzanne Howard. CERT. OF INTERESTED PARTIES: n. Served on 08/10/2011. Manner of Service: ECF/NDA [Entered: 08/10/2011 02:49 PM]
August 10, 2011 [9892284] Notice of appearance submitted by Timothy G. Best for Appellants Mr. Brian C. Howard and Ms. Suzanne Howard for court review. Certificate of Interested Parties: No. Served on 08/10/2011. Manner of Service: ECF/NDA.--[Edited 08/10/2011 by KF. PDF removed from the entry. The pleading is filed on 8/10/11 by KF] TGB [Entered: 08/10/2011 01:07 PM]
August 8, 2011 [9891513] Case referred for mediation conferencing. Please open the document link in this notice for additional information. [Entered: 08/08/2011 11:14 AM]
August 4, 2011 [9890763] Notice of appearance submitted by David W. Brooks for Appellee Zimmer, Inc. for court review. Certificate of Interested Parties: No. Served on 08/04/2011. Manner of Service: ECF/NDA.--[Edited 08/04/2011 by KF. PDF removed from the entry. The pleading is filed on 8/4/11 by KF] DWB [Entered: 08/04/2011 12:03 PM]
August 4, 2011 [9890725] Notice of appearance filed by Mr. Matthew Benjamin Free for Mr. Brian C. Howard and Ms. Suzanne Howard. CERT. OF INTERESTED PARTIES: n. Served on 08/04/2011. Manner of Service: ECF/NDA [Entered: 08/04/2011 10:49 AM]
August 4, 2011 [9890693] Notice of appearance submitted by Matthew B. Free for Appellants Mr. Brian C. Howard and Ms. Suzanne Howard for court review. Certificate of Interested Parties: No. Served on 08/04/2011. Manner of Service: ECF/NDA.--[Edited 08/04/2011 by KF. PDF removed from the entry. The pleading is filed on 8/4/11 by KF] MBF [Entered: 08/04/2011 09:56 AM]
August 4, 2011 [9890765] Notice of appearance submitted by William F. Northrip for Appellee Zimmer, Inc. for court review. Certificate of Interested Parties: No. Served on 08/04/2011. Manner of Service: ECF/NDA.--[Edited 08/04/2011 by KF. PDF removed from the entry. The pleading is filed on 8/4/11 by KF] WFN [Entered: 08/04/2011 12:07 PM]
August 4, 2011 [9890694] Notice received from Mr. Brian C. Howard and Ms. Suzanne Howard that a transcript is not necessary for this appeal. Served on: 08/04/2011. Manner of Service: ECF/NDA MBF [Entered: 08/04/2011 09:57 AM]
August 4, 2011 [9890778] Minute order filed - Notice due that record is complete by 08/29/2011 for Philip Lombardi, Clerk of Court. (Text Only - No Attachment) [Entered: 08/04/2011 12:24 PM]
August 4, 2011 [9890871] Notice of appearance filed by Mr. William F. Northrip for Zimmer, Inc. CERT. OF INTERESTED PARTIES: n. Served on 08/04/2011. Manner of Service: ECF/NDA [Entered: 08/04/2011 02:01 PM]
August 4, 2011 [9890865] Notice of appearance filed by Mr. David W. Brooks for Zimmer, Inc. CERT. OF INTERESTED PARTIES: n. Served on 08/04/2011. Manner of Service: ECF/NDA [Entered: 08/04/2011 01:51 PM]
August 4, 2011 [9890836] Docketing statement filed by Mr. Brian C. Howard and Ms. Suzanne Howard. Served on 08/04/2011. Manner of Service: ECF/NDA. MBF [Entered: 08/04/2011 01:00 PM]
July 21, 2011 [9886447] Civil case docketed. Preliminary record filed. DATE RECEIVED: 07/21/2011 Docketing statement due 08/04/2011 for Brian C. Howard and Suzanne Howard. Transcript order form due 08/04/2011 for Matthew Benjamin Free. Notice of appearance due on 08/04/2011 for Brian C. Howard, Suzanne Howard, Sulzer Medica USA Holding Co, Sulzer Medica USA, Inc., Sulzer Orthopedics, Inc. and Zimmer, Inc. [Entered: 07/21/2011 08:04 AM]

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Plaintiff / appellant: BRIAN C. HOWARD
Represented By: Timothy G. Best
Represented By: Matthew Benjamin Free
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Plaintiff / appellant: SUZANNE HOWARD
Represented By: Timothy G. Best
Represented By: Matthew Benjamin Free
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Defendant / appellee: ZIMMER, INC.
Represented By: David W. Brooks
Represented By: Richard M. Eldridge
Represented By: Micah L. Hobbs
Represented By: William F. Northrip
Represented By: Thomas E. Steichen
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Defendant: SULZER MEDICA USA HOLDING CO
Represented By: David W. Brooks
Represented By: Richard M. Eldridge
Represented By: Micah L. Hobbs
Represented By: William F. Northrip
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Defendant: SULZER MEDICA USA, INC.
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Defendant: SULZER ORTHOPEDICS, INC.
Represented By: David W. Brooks
Represented By: Richard M. Eldridge
Represented By: Micah L. Hobbs
Represented By: William F. Northrip
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