Building Trades Pension Fund of Western Pennsylvania v. Avantor, Inc. et al
| KBC Asset Management NV, Building Trades Pension Fund of Western Pennsylvania, City Pension Fund for Firefighters & Police Officers in the City of Miami Beach, City of Orlando Firefighters Pension Fund, City of Orlando Police Officers Pension Fund, MercLan S.A. (MercLan - Very Defensive Portfolio), MercLan S.A. (MercLan - Growth Portfolio), MercLan S.A. (MercLan - Defensive Portfolio), MercLan S.A. (MercLan - Balanced Portfolio), MercLan Institutional Fund (MercLan - Institutional Equity Fund DBI-RDT), Kempen International Funds (Kempen International Funds - MercLan Global Equity), Kempen International Funds (MercLan Patrimonium), Macomb County Employees' Retirement System and Michigan Carpenters' Pension Fund |
| Jonathan Peacock, Avantor, Inc., Michael Stubblefield, R. Brent Jones and Steven Eck |
| 1:2026cv00215 |
| March 2, 2026 |
| U.S. District Court for the District of Delaware |
| Gregory B Williams |
| Securities/Commodities |
| 15 U.S.C. § 77 Securities Fraud |
| Plaintiff |
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| Filing 52 AMENDED COMPLAINT against Avantor, Inc., Steven Eck, R. Brent Jones, Jonathan Peacock, Michael Stubblefield- filed by MercLan S.A. (MercLan - Balanced Portfolio), Kempen International Funds (Kempen International Funds - MercLan Global Equity), MercLan S.A. (MercLan - Very Defensive Portfolio), Macomb County Employees' Retirement System, MercLan S.A. (MercLan - Growth Portfolio), Kempen International Funds (MercLan Patrimonium), MercLan S.A. (MercLan - Defensive Portfolio), MercLan Institutional Fund (MercLan - Institutional Equity Fund DBI-RDT). (Attachments: #1 Appendix A: Chart of False & Misleading Statements)(Richardson, Mark) |
| Pro Hac Vice Attorney Hani Y. Farah for Kempen International Funds (Kempen International Funds - MercLan Global Equity), Kempen International Funds (MercLan Patrimonium), Macomb County Employees' Retirement System, MercLan Institutional Fund (MercLan - Institutional Equity Fund DBI-RDT), MercLan S.A. (MercLan - Balanced Portfolio), MercLan S.A. (MercLan - Defensive Portfolio), MercLan S.A. (MercLan - Growth Portfolio) & MercLan S.A. (MercLan - Very Defensive Portfolio) added for electronic noticing. Pursuant to Local Rule 83.5 (d)., Delaware counsel shall be the registered users of CM/ECF and shall be required to file all papers. (slk) |
| Pro Hac Vice Attorney Anne L. Box for Kempen International Funds (Kempen International Funds - MercLan Global Equity), Kempen International Funds (MercLan Patrimonium), Macomb County Employees' Retirement System, MercLan Institutional Fund (MercLan - Institutional Equity Fund DBI-RDT), MercLan S.A. (MercLan - Balanced Portfolio), MercLan S.A. (MercLan - Defensive Portfolio), MercLan S.A. (MercLan - Growth Portfolio) & MercLan S.A. (MercLan - Very Defensive Portfolio) added for electronic noticing. Pursuant to Local Rule 83.5 (d)., Delaware counsel shall be the registered users of CM/ECF and shall be required to file all papers. (slk) |
| Pro Hac Vice Attorney Ruben Pena for Kempen International Funds (Kempen International Funds - MercLan Global Equity), Kempen International Funds (MercLan Patrimonium), Macomb County Employees' Retirement System, MercLan Institutional Fund (MercLan - Institutional Equity Fund DBI-RDT), MercLan S.A. (MercLan - Balanced Portfolio), MercLan S.A. (MercLan - Defensive Portfolio), MercLan S.A. (MercLan - Growth Portfolio) & MercLan S.A. (MercLan - Very Defensive Portfolio) added for electronic noticing. Pursuant to Local Rule 83.5 (d)., Delaware counsel shall be the registered users of CM/ECF and shall be required to file all papers. (slk) |
| Pro Hac Vice Attorney Brian O. O'Mara for Kempen International Funds (Kempen International Funds - MercLan Global Equity), Kempen International Funds (MercLan Patrimonium), Macomb County Employees' Retirement System, MercLan Institutional Fund (MercLan - Institutional Equity Fund DBI-RDT), MercLan S.A. (MercLan - Balanced Portfolio), MercLan S.A. (MercLan - Defensive Portfolio), MercLan S.A. (MercLan - Growth Portfolio) & MercLan S.A. (MercLan - Very Defensive Portfolio) added for electronic noticing. Pursuant to Local Rule 83.5 (d)., Delaware counsel shall be the registered users of CM/ECF and shall be required to file all papers. (slk) |
| Pro Hac Vice Attorney Henry Rosen for Kempen International Funds (Kempen International Funds - MercLan Global Equity), Kempen International Funds (MercLan Patrimonium), Macomb County Employees' Retirement System, MercLan Institutional Fund (MercLan - Institutional Equity Fund DBI-RDT), MercLan S.A. (MercLan - Balanced Portfolio), MercLan S.A. (MercLan - Defensive Portfolio), MercLan S.A. (MercLan - Growth Portfolio) & MercLan S.A. (MercLan - Very Defensive Portfolio) added for electronic noticing. Pursuant to Local Rule 83.5 (d)., Delaware counsel shall be the registered users of CM/ECF and shall be required to file all papers. (slk) |
| Pro Hac Vice Attorney Kathleen A. Herkenhoff for Kempen International Funds (Kempen International Funds - MercLan Global Equity), Kempen International Funds (MercLan Patrimonium), Macomb County Employees' Retirement System, MercLan Institutional Fund (MercLan - Institutional Equity Fund DBI-RDT), MercLan S.A. (MercLan - Balanced Portfolio), MercLan S.A. (MercLan - Defensive Portfolio), MercLan S.A. (MercLan - Growth Portfolio) & MercLan S.A. (MercLan - Very Defensive Portfolio) added for electronic noticing. Pursuant to Local Rule 83.5 (d)., Delaware counsel shall be the registered users of CM/ECF and shall be required to file all papers. (slk) |
| Pro Hac Vice Attorney Samantha Peppers, Adam S. Hakki, Jeffrey D. Hoschander, Alan Goudiss & Daniel Kahn for Avantor, Inc., Steven Eck, R. Brent Jones, Jonathan Peacock & Michael Stubblefield added for electronic noticing. Pursuant to Local Rule 83.5 (d)., Delaware counsel shall be the registered users of CM/ECF and shall be required to file all papers. (slk) |
SO ORDERED, re #51 Proposed Order,, filed by MercLan Institutional Fund (MercLan - Institutional Equity Fund DBI-RDT), MercLan S.A. (MercLan - Very Defensive Portfolio), MercLan S.A. (MercLan - Balanced Portfolio), MercLan S.A. (MercLan - Growth Portfolio), Kempen International Funds (Kempen International Funds - MercLan Global Equity), Macomb County Employees' Retirement System, MercLan S.A. (MercLan - Defensive Portfolio), Kempen International Funds (MercLan Patrimonium). Signed by Judge Gregory B. Williams on 3/12/2026. (lnb)
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| Filing 51 Joint PROPOSED ORDER re: upcoming deadlines by Kempen International Funds (Kempen International Funds - MercLan Global Equity), Kempen International Funds (MercLan Patrimonium), Macomb County Employees' Retirement System, MercLan Institutional Fund (MercLan - Institutional Equity Fund DBI-RDT), MercLan S.A. (MercLan - Balanced Portfolio), MercLan S.A. (MercLan - Defensive Portfolio), MercLan S.A. (MercLan - Growth Portfolio), MercLan S.A. (MercLan - Very Defensive Portfolio). (Richardson, Mark) |
| Filing 50 Pro Hac Vice Fee - Credit Card Payment received for Adam S. Hakki, Alan Goudiss, Jeffrey D. Hoschander, Daniel Kahn, and Samantha Peppers. ( re #49 MOTION for Pro Hac Vice Appearance of Attorney Adam S. Hakki, Alan Goudiss, Jeffrey D. Hoschander, Daniel Kahn, and Samantha Peppers )( Payment of $ 250, receipt number ADEDC-4920085).(Moskow-Schnoll, Beth) |
| Filing 49 MOTION for Pro Hac Vice Appearance of Attorney Adam S. Hakki, Alan Goudiss, Jeffrey D. Hoschander, Daniel Kahn, and Samantha Peppers - filed by Avantor, Inc., Steven Eck, R. Brent Jones, Jonathan Peacock, Michael Stubblefield. (Moskow-Schnoll, Beth) |
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SO ORDERED, re #49 MOTION for Pro Hac Vice Appearance of Attorney Adam S. Hakki, Alan Goudiss, Jeffrey D. Hoschander, Daniel Kahn, and Samantha Peppers filed by Steven Eck, Avantor, Inc., Jonathan Peacock, Michael Stubblefield, R. Brent Jones. Signed by Judge Gregory B. Williams on 3/11/2026. (lnb)
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SO ORDERED, re #44 MOTION for Pro Hac Vice Appearance of Attorney Lauren A. Ormsbee, Jesse L. Jensen, Danielle S. Lazarus, Alexandra E. Forgione, Jacqueline E. Lacovara of Labaton Keller Sucharow LLP and Henry Rosen, Brian O'Mara, Anne Box, Kathleen Herkenhoff, Hani filed by MercLan Institutional Fund (MercLan - Institutional Equity Fund DBI-RDT), MercLan S.A. (MercLan - Very Defensive Portfolio), MercLan S.A. (MercLan - Balanced Portfolio), MercLan S.A. (MercLan - Growth Portfolio), Kempen International Funds (Kempen International Funds - MercLan Global Equity), Macomb County Employees' Retirement System, MercLan S.A. (MercLan - Defensive Portfolio), Kempen International Funds (MercLan Patrimonium). Signed by Judge Gregory B. Williams on 3/10/2026. (lnb)
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| Filing 48 Pro Hac Vice Fee - Credit Card Payment received for Brian O'Mara, Anne Box, Kathleen Herkenhoff, Hani Farah, and Ruben Pena. ( re #44 MOTION for Pro Hac Vice Appearance of Attorney Lauren A. Ormsbee, Jesse L. Jensen, Danielle S. Lazarus, Alexandra E. Forgione, Jacqueline E. Lacovara of Labaton Keller Sucharow LLP and Henry Rosen, Brian O'Mara, Anne Box, Kathleen Herkenhoff, Hani )( Payment of $ 250, receipt number BDEDC-4918466).(Richardson, Mark) |
| Filing 47 Pro Hac Vice Fee - Credit Card Payment received for Jesse L Jensen, Danielle S. Lazarus, Alexandra E. Forgione, Jacqueline E. Lacovara, and Henry Rosen. ( re #44 MOTION for Pro Hac Vice Appearance of Attorney Lauren A. Ormsbee, Jesse L. Jensen, Danielle S. Lazarus, Alexandra E. Forgione, Jacqueline E. Lacovara of Labaton Keller Sucharow LLP and Henry Rosen, Brian O'Mara, Anne Box, Kathleen Herkenhoff, Hani )( Payment of $ 250, receipt number ADEDC-4918455).(Richardson, Mark) |
| Filing 46 NOTICE of Appearance by Emily Friedman on behalf of Avantor, Inc., Steven Eck, R. Brent Jones, Jonathan Peacock, Michael Stubblefield (Friedman, Emily) |
| Filing 45 Pro Hac Vice Fee - Credit Card Payment received for Lauren A. Ormsbee, Jesse L. Jensen, Danielle S. Lazarus, Alexandra E. Forgione, and Jacqueline E. Lacovara of Labaton Keller Sucharow LLP and Henry Rosen, Brian O'Mara, Anne Box, Kathleen Herkenhoff, Hani Farah, and Ruben Pena of DiCello Levitt LLP. ( re #44 MOTION for Pro Hac Vice Appearance of Attorney Lauren A. Ormsbee, Jesse L. Jensen, Danielle S. Lazarus, Alexandra E. Forgione, Jacqueline E. Lacovara of Labaton Keller Sucharow LLP and Henry Rosen, Brian O'Mara, Anne Box, Kathleen Herkenhoff, Hani )( Payment of $ 50, receipt number ADEDC-4917913).(Richardson, Mark) |
| Filing 44 MOTION for Pro Hac Vice Appearance of Attorney Lauren A. Ormsbee, Jesse L. Jensen, Danielle S. Lazarus, Alexandra E. Forgione, Jacqueline E. Lacovara of Labaton Keller Sucharow LLP and Henry Rosen, Brian O'Mara, Anne Box, Kathleen Herkenhoff, Hani Farah, and Ruben Pena of DiCello Levitt LLP - filed by Kempen International Funds (Kempen International Funds - MercLan Global Equity), Kempen International Funds (MercLan Patrimonium), Macomb County Employees' Retirement System, MercLan Institutional Fund (MercLan - Institutional Equity Fund DBI-RDT), MercLan S.A. (MercLan - Balanced Portfolio), MercLan S.A. (MercLan - Defensive Portfolio), MercLan S.A. (MercLan - Growth Portfolio), MercLan S.A. (MercLan - Very Defensive Portfolio). (Richardson, Mark) |
| Filing 43 NOTICE of Appearance by Mark D. Richardson on behalf of Kempen International Funds (Kempen International Funds - MercLan Global Equity), Kempen International Funds (MercLan Patrimonium), Macomb County Employees' Retirement System, MercLan Institutional Fund (MercLan - Institutional Equity Fund DBI-RDT), MercLan S.A. (MercLan - Balanced Portfolio), MercLan S.A. (MercLan - Defensive Portfolio), MercLan S.A. (MercLan - Growth Portfolio), MercLan S.A. (MercLan - Very Defensive Portfolio) (Richardson, Mark) |
| Case Assigned to Judge Gregory B. Williams. Please include the initials of the Judge (GBW) after the case number on all documents filed. (nms) |
| Filing 42 Local Counsel Letter sent. Notice of Compliance deadline set for 4/2/2026. (lah) (Main Document 42 replaced on 3/3/2026) (lah). |
| Filing 41 Record of case transferred in from the Eastern District of Pennsylvania; Case Number in Other District: 2:25-cv-06187. Copy of Docket Sheet and original file. |
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Filing 40
ORDER THAT DEFENDANT'S MOTION TO TRANSFER PURSUANT TO 28 U.S.C. & 1404 (a) IS GRANTED. THIS CASE IS TRANSFERRED TO THE UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT FOR THE DISTRICT OF DELAWARE; ETC.. SIGNED BY DISTRICT JUDGE GERALD A. MCHUGH ON 3/2/26.3/2/26 ENTERED AND E-MAILED.(JL) [Transferred from Pennsylvania Eastern on 3/3/2026.]
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| THE ABOVE CAPTIONED CASE IS TRANSFERRED TO THE DISTRICT OF DELAWARE. (JL) [Transferred from Pennsylvania Eastern on 3/3/2026.] |
| Filing 39 RESPONSE to Motion re #38 MOTION to Transfer TO THE UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT FOR THE DISTRICT OF DELAWARE PURSUANT TO 28 U.S.C. 1404(a) filed by Kempen International Funds (Kempen International Funds - MercLan Global Equity), Kempen International Funds (MercLan Patrimonium), MACOMB COUNTY EMPLOYEES' RETIREMENT SYSTEM, MercLan Institutional Fund (MercLan - Institutional Equity Fund DBI-RDT), MercLan S.A. (MercLan - Balanced Portfolio), MercLan S.A. (MercLan - Defensive Portfolio), MercLan S.A. (MercLan - Growth Portfolio), MercLan S.A. (MercLan - Very Defensive Portfolio). (ORMSBEE, LAUREN) [Transferred from Pennsylvania Eastern on 3/3/2026.] |
| Filing 38 MOTION to Transfer TO THE UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT FOR THE DISTRICT OF DELAWARE PURSUANT TO 28 U.S.C. 1404(a) filed by AVANTOR, INC., STEVEN ECK, R. BRENT JONES, MICHAEL STUBBLEFIELD.Memorandum, Certificate of Service. (Attachments: #1 Memorandum, #2 Exhibit A - Order Transferring Action, Fernandes v. Centessa, #3 Text of Proposed Order)(MOSKOW-SCHNOLL, BETH) [Transferred from Pennsylvania Eastern on 3/3/2026.] |
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Filing 37
STIPULATION AND ORDER THAT DEFENDANTS SHALL FILE THEIR ANTICIPATED MOTION TO TRANSFER TO THE UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT FOR THE DISTRICT OF DELAWARE BY 2/19/26. LEAD PLAINTIFFS SHALL FILE A CONSOLIDATED AMENDED COMPLAINT ON OR BEFORE 4/24/26; ETC.. SIGNED BY DISTRICT JUDGE GERALD A. MCHUGH ON 2/17/26. 2/17/26 ENTERED AND E-MAILED.(JL) [Transferred from Pennsylvania Eastern on 3/3/2026.]
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| Filing 36 STIPULATION - Joint Stipulation and Proposed Order by AVANTOR, INC., STEVEN ECK, R. BRENT JONES, Jonathan Peacock, MICHAEL STUBBLEFIELD. (MOSKOW-SCHNOLL, BETH) [Transferred from Pennsylvania Eastern on 3/3/2026.] |
| Filing 35 Disclosure Statement Form pursuant to FRCP 7.1 by AVANTOR, INC..(MOSKOW-SCHNOLL, BETH) [Transferred from Pennsylvania Eastern on 3/3/2026.] |
| Filing 34 NOTICE of Appearance by BETH MOSKOW-SCHNOLL on behalf of AVANTOR, INC., R. BRENT JONES, MICHAEL STUBBLEFIELD, Jonathan Peacock, STEVEN ECK with Certificate of Service(MOSKOW-SCHNOLL, BETH) [Transferred from Pennsylvania Eastern on 3/3/2026.] |
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Filing 33
ORDER THAT THE MOTION OF DANIELLE LAZARUS TO APPEAR PRO HAC VICE IS GRANTED; ETC.. SIGNED BY DISTRICT JUDGE GERALD A. MCHUGH ON 1/21/26.1/21/26 ENTERED AND E-MAILED.(JL) [Transferred from Pennsylvania Eastern on 3/3/2026.]
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Filing 32
ORDER THAT THE MOTION OF ALEXANDRA E. FORGIONE TO APPEAR PRO HAC VICE IS GRANTED; ETC.. SIGNED BY DISTRICT JUDGE GERALD A. MCHUGH ON 1/21/26.1/21/26 ENTERED AND E-MAILED.(JL) [Transferred from Pennsylvania Eastern on 3/3/2026.]
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Filing 31
ORDER THAT MOTION OF JACQUELINE LACOVARA TO APPEAR PRO HAC VICE IS GRANTED; ETC.. SIGNED BY DISTRICT JUDGE GERALD A. MCHUGH ON 1/21/26.1/21/26 ENTERED AND E-MAILED.(JL) [Transferred from Pennsylvania Eastern on 3/3/2026.]
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Filing 30
ORDER THAT THE MOTION OF JESSE L. JENSEN TO APPEAR PRO HAC VICE IS GRANTED; ETC.. SIGNED BY DISTRICT JUDGE GERALD A. MCHUGH ON 1/21/26.1/21/26 ENTERED AND E-MAILED.(JL) [Transferred from Pennsylvania Eastern on 3/3/2026.]
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| Filing 29 MOTION for Pro Hac Vice Danielle S. Lazarus ( Filing fee $ 75 receipt number APAEDC-18907585.) filed by Kempen International Funds (Kempen International Funds - MercLan Global Equity), Kempen International Funds (MercLan Patrimonium), MACOMB COUNTY EMPLOYEES' RETIREMENT SYSTEM, MercLan Institutional Fund (MercLan - Institutional Equity Fund DBI-RDT), MercLan S.A. (MercLan - Balanced Portfolio), MercLan S.A. (MercLan - Defensive Portfolio), MercLan S.A. (MercLan - Growth Portfolio), MercLan S.A. (MercLan - Very Defensive Portfolio).Certificate of Service.(Coyle, John) [Transferred from Pennsylvania Eastern on 3/3/2026.] |
| Filing 28 MOTION for Pro Hac Vice Alexandra E. Forgione ( Filing fee $ 75 receipt number APAEDC-18907583.) filed by Kempen International Funds (Kempen International Funds - MercLan Global Equity), Kempen International Funds (MercLan Patrimonium), MACOMB COUNTY EMPLOYEES' RETIREMENT SYSTEM, MercLan Institutional Fund (MercLan - Institutional Equity Fund DBI-RDT), MercLan S.A. (MercLan - Balanced Portfolio), MercLan S.A. (MercLan - Defensive Portfolio), MercLan S.A. (MercLan - Growth Portfolio), MercLan S.A. (MercLan - Very Defensive Portfolio).Certificate of Service.(Coyle, John) [Transferred from Pennsylvania Eastern on 3/3/2026.] |
| Filing 27 MOTION for Pro Hac Vice Jacqueline Lacovara ( Filing fee $ 75 receipt number APAEDC-18907581.) filed by Kempen International Funds (Kempen International Funds - MercLan Global Equity), Kempen International Funds (MercLan Patrimonium), MACOMB COUNTY EMPLOYEES' RETIREMENT SYSTEM, MercLan Institutional Fund (MercLan - Institutional Equity Fund DBI-RDT), MercLan S.A. (MercLan - Balanced Portfolio), MercLan S.A. (MercLan - Defensive Portfolio), MercLan S.A. (MercLan - Growth Portfolio), MercLan S.A. (MercLan - Very Defensive Portfolio).Certificate of Service.(Coyle, John) [Transferred from Pennsylvania Eastern on 3/3/2026.] |
| Filing 26 MOTION for Pro Hac Vice Jesse L. Jensen ( Filing fee $ 75 receipt number APAEDC-18907576.) filed by Kempen International Funds (Kempen International Funds - MercLan Global Equity), Kempen International Funds (MercLan Patrimonium), MACOMB COUNTY EMPLOYEES' RETIREMENT SYSTEM, MercLan Institutional Fund (MercLan - Institutional Equity Fund DBI-RDT), MercLan S.A. (MercLan - Balanced Portfolio), MercLan S.A. (MercLan - Defensive Portfolio), MercLan S.A. (MercLan - Growth Portfolio), MercLan S.A. (MercLan - Very Defensive Portfolio).Certificate of Service.(Coyle, John) [Transferred from Pennsylvania Eastern on 3/3/2026.] |
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Filing 25
ORDER THAT THE MOTION FOR PRO HAC VICE ADMISSION OF LAUREN A. ORMSBEE FOR MERCLAN/KEMPEN FUNDS AND MACOMB COUNTY EMPLOYEES RETIREMENT SYSTEM IS GRANTED; ETC.. SIGNED BY DISTRICT JUDGE GERALD A. MCHUGH ON 1/20/26.1/20/26 ENTERED AND E-MAILED.(JL) [Transferred from Pennsylvania Eastern on 3/3/2026.]
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| Filing 24 MOTION for Pro Hac Vice for Lauren A. Ormsbee ( Filing fee $ 75 receipt number APAEDC-18905892.) filed by Kempen International Funds (Kempen International Funds - MercLan Global Equity), Kempen International Funds (MercLan Patrimonium), MACOMB COUNTY EMPLOYEES' RETIREMENT SYSTEM, MercLan Institutional Fund (MercLan - Institutional Equity Fund DBI-RDT), MercLan S.A. (MercLan - Balanced Portfolio), MercLan S.A. (MercLan - Defensive Portfolio), MercLan S.A. (MercLan - Growth Portfolio), MercLan S.A. (MercLan - Very Defensive Portfolio).Certificate of Service.(ORMSBEE, LAUREN) [Transferred from Pennsylvania Eastern on 3/3/2026.] |
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Filing 23
ORDER THAT THE INSTITUTIONAL INVESTORS MOTION FOR APPOINTMENT AS LEAD PLAINTIFFS, APPOINTMENT OF SELECTION OF CO-LEAD AND CONSOLIDATION OF THE RELATED ACTIONS IS GRANTED. PURSUANT TO 15 U.S.C. 78U-4(A)(3)(B)(V),THE COURT FURTHER CONCLUDES THAT LEAD PLAINTIFFS HAVE APPROPRIATELY SELECTED AND RETAINED EXPERIENCED, QUALIFIED COUNSEL IN DICELLO LEVITT LLP AND LABATON KELLER SUCHAROW LLP, WHO ARE HEREBY APPROVED AS CO-LEAD COUNSEL FOR THE PROPOSED CLASS. CO-LEAD COUNSEL SHALL HAVE THE AUTHORITY TO SPEAK FOR ALL PLAINTIFFS AND CLASS MEMBERS IN ALL MATTERS REGARDING THE LITIGATION, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, PRE- TRIAL PROCEEDINGS, MOTION PRACTICE, TRIAL, AND SETTLEMENT. CO-LEAD COUNSEL SHALL MAKE ALL WORK ASSIGNMENTS IN SUCH A MANNER AS TO FACILITATE THE ORDERLY AND EFFICIENT PROSECUTION OF THIS LITIGATION, AND TO AVOID DUPLICATIVE OR UNPRODUCTIVE EFFORT. ADDITIONALLY, CO-LEAD COUNSEL SHALL HAVET HE FOLLOWING RESPONSIBILITIES:(A)TO BRIEF AND ARGUE MOTIONS;(B)TO INITIATE AND CONDUCT DISCOVERY, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, COORDINATION OF DISCOVERY WITH DEFENDANTS COUNSEL, AND THE PREPARATION OF WRITTEN INTERROGATORIES, REQUESTS FOR ADMISSIONS, AND REQUESTS FOR PRODUCTION OF DOCUMENTS;(C) TO DIRECT AND COORDINATE THE EXAMINATION OF WITNESSES IN DEPOSITIONS;(D) TO ACT AS SPOKESPERSON AT PRETRIAL CONFERENCES;(E) TO CONSULT WITH AND EMPLOY EXPERTS;(F) TO RECEIVE AND REVIEW PERIODIC TIME REPORTS OF ALL ATTORNEYS ON BEHALF OF LEAD PLAINTIFFS AND THE PROPOSED CLASS, TO DETERMINE IF THE TIME IS BEING SPENT APPROPRIATELY AND FOR THE BENEFIT OF LEAD PLAINTIFFS AND THE PROPOSED CLASS, AND TO DETERMINE AND DISTRIBUTE ATTORNEYS FEES;(G) TO INITIATE AND CONDUCT ANY SETTLEMENT NEGOTIATIONS WITH DEFENDANTS COUNSEL ;AND (H)TO PERFORM SUCH OTHER DUTIES AS MAY BE EXPRESSLY AUTHORIZED BY FURTHER ORDER OF THIS COURT. ETC.. SIGNED BY DISTRICT JUDGE GERALD A. MCHUGH ON 1/13/26.1/13/26 ENTERED AND E-MAILED.(JL) [Transferred from Pennsylvania Eastern on 3/3/2026.]
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| Filing 22 RESPONSE in Support re #7 MOTION to Consolidate Cases MOTION to Appoint Counsel and Appoint Lead Plaintiff and in Opposition to Competing Motions filed by BUILDING TRADES PENSION FUND OF WESTERN PENNSYLVANIA, CITY OF ORLANDO FIREFIGHTERS PENSION FUND, CITY OF ORLANDO POLICE OFFICERS PENSION FUND, CITY PENSION FUND FOR FIREFIGHTERS & POLICE OFFICERS IN THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH. (Attachments: #1 Declaration of Naumon A. Amjed, #2 Exhibit 1 - Annotated Version of MercLan/Kempen Group Loss Chart, #3 Exhibit 2 - Annotated Version of KBC Group Certifications, #4 Text of Proposed Order)(AMJED, NAUMON) [Transferred from Pennsylvania Eastern on 3/3/2026.] |
| Filing 21 RESPONSE in Support re #8 MOTION to Appoint Counsel and for Appointment as Lead Plaintiffs MOTION to Consolidate Cases filed by Kempen International Funds (Kempen International Funds - MercLan Global Equity), Kempen International Funds (MercLan Patrimonium), MACOMB COUNTY EMPLOYEES' RETIREMENT SYSTEM, MercLan Institutional Fund (MercLan - Institutional Equity Fund DBI-RDT), MercLan S.A. (MercLan - Balanced Portfolio), MercLan S.A. (MercLan - Defensive Portfolio), MercLan S.A. (MercLan - Growth Portfolio), MercLan S.A. (MercLan - Very Defensive Portfolio). (Attachments: #1 Exhibit 1, #2 Exhibit 2)(Coyle, John) [Transferred from Pennsylvania Eastern on 3/3/2026.] |
| Filing 20 NOTICE by KBC Asset Management NV, Michigan Carpenters' Pension Fund Of Non-Opposition (STENGEL, LAWRENCE) [Transferred from Pennsylvania Eastern on 3/3/2026.] |
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Filing 19
ORDER THAT THE MOTION FOR ADMISSION OF HENRY ROSEN PRO HAC VICE IS GRANTED; ETC.. SIGNED BY DISTRICT JUDGE GERALD A. MCHUGH ON 1/8/26.1/8/26 ENTERED AND E-MAILED.(JL) [Transferred from Pennsylvania Eastern on 3/3/2026.]
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| Filing 18 MOTION for Pro Hac Vice Henry Rosen ( Filing fee $ 75 receipt number APAEDC-18873451.) filed by Kempen International Funds (Kempen International Funds - MercLan Global Equity), Kempen International Funds (MercLan Patrimonium), MACOMB COUNTY EMPLOYEES' RETIREMENT SYSTEM, MercLan Institutional Fund (MercLan - Institutional Equity Fund DBI-RDT), MercLan S.A. (MercLan - Balanced Portfolio), MercLan S.A. (MercLan - Defensive Portfolio), MercLan S.A. (MercLan - Growth Portfolio), MercLan S.A. (MercLan - Very Defensive Portfolio).Certificate of Service.(Coyle, John) [Transferred from Pennsylvania Eastern on 3/3/2026.] |
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Filing 17
ORDER THAT THE MOTION FOR PRO HAC VICE ADMISSION OF BRIAN O. O'MARA, ESQUIRE (DOC. NO. #16 ) IS GRANTED. SIGNED BY DISTRICT JUDGE GERALD A. MCHUGH ON 1/7/26.1/7/26 ENTERED AND COPIES E-MAILED.(amas) [Transferred from Pennsylvania Eastern on 3/3/2026.]
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| Filing 16 MOTION for Pro Hac Vice for Brian O. O'Mara ( Filing fee $ 75 receipt number APAEDC-18865661.) filed by Kempen International Funds (Kempen International Funds - MercLan Global Equity), Kempen International Funds (MercLan Patrimonium), MACOMB COUNTY EMPLOYEES' RETIREMENT SYSTEM, MercLan Institutional Fund (MercLan - Institutional Equity Fund DBI-RDT), MercLan S.A. (MercLan - Balanced Portfolio), MercLan S.A. (MercLan - Defensive Portfolio), MercLan S.A. (MercLan - Growth Portfolio), MercLan S.A. (MercLan - Very Defensive Portfolio)..(O'Mara, Brian) [Transferred from Pennsylvania Eastern on 3/3/2026.] |
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Filing 15
ORDER THAT THE MOTION FOR ADMISSION PRO HAC VICE OF CONNOR C. BOEHME IS GRANTED; ETC.. SIGNED BY DISTRICT JUDGE GERALD A. MCHUGH ON 12/30/25.12/30/25 ENTERED AND E-MAILED.(JL) [Transferred from Pennsylvania Eastern on 3/3/2026.]
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Filing 14
ORDER THAT THE MOTION FOR PRO HAC VICE ADMISSION OF FRANCIS P. MCCONVILLE IS GRANTED; ETC.. SIGNED BY DISTRICT JUDGE GERALD A. MCHUGH ON 12/30/25.12/30/25 ENTERED AND E-MAILED.(JL) [Transferred from Pennsylvania Eastern on 3/3/2026.]
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| Filing 13 Disclosure Statement Form pursuant to FRCP 7.1 including KBC Group NV; KBC Bank NV with Certificate of Service by KBC Asset Management NV, Michigan Carpenters' Pension Fund.(STENGEL, LAWRENCE) [Transferred from Pennsylvania Eastern on 3/3/2026.] |
| Filing 12 MOTION to Consolidate Cases 2:25-cv-06187; 2:25-cv-06686, MOTION to Appoint Counsel and for Appointment as Lead Plaintiff filed by KBC Asset Management NV, Michigan Carpenters' Pension Fund.Memorandum, Declaration, Certificate of Service. (Attachments: #1 Memorandum of Law, #2 Declaration of Lawrence F. Stengel in Support, #3 Exhibit A - PSLRA Notice, #4 Exhibit B - Certifications, #5 Exhibit C - Estimate of Losses, #6 Exhibit D - Declaration of Assignment, #7 Exhibit E - Management Company Agreement, #8 Exhibit F - Joint Declaration, #9 Text of Proposed Order)(STENGEL, LAWRENCE) [Transferred from Pennsylvania Eastern on 3/3/2026.] |
| Filing 11 MOTION for Pro Hac Vice for Connor C. Boehme ( Filing fee $ 75 receipt number APAEDC-18851312.) filed by Kempen International Funds (Kempen International Funds - MercLan Global Equity), Kempen International Funds (MercLan Patrimonium), MACOMB COUNTY EMPLOYEES' RETIREMENT SYSTEM, MercLan Institutional Fund (MercLan - Institutional Equity Fund DBI-RDT), MercLan S.A. (MercLan - Balanced Portfolio), MercLan S.A. (MercLan - Defensive Portfolio), MercLan S.A. (MercLan - Growth Portfolio), MercLan S.A. (MercLan - Very Defensive Portfolio).Certificate of Service.(BOEHME, CONNOR) [Transferred from Pennsylvania Eastern on 3/3/2026.] |
| Filing 10 NOTICE of Appearance by LAWRENCE F. STENGEL on behalf of KBC Asset Management NV, Michigan Carpenters' Pension Fund with Certificate of Service(STENGEL, LAWRENCE) [Transferred from Pennsylvania Eastern on 3/3/2026.] |
| Filing 9 MOTION for Pro Hac Vice for Francis P. McConville ( Filing fee $ 75 receipt number APAEDC-18851311.) filed by Kempen International Funds (Kempen International Funds - MercLan Global Equity), Kempen International Funds (MercLan Patrimonium), MACOMB COUNTY EMPLOYEES' RETIREMENT SYSTEM, MercLan Institutional Fund (MercLan - Institutional Equity Fund DBI-RDT), MercLan S.A. (MercLan - Balanced Portfolio), MercLan S.A. (MercLan - Defensive Portfolio), MercLan S.A. (MercLan - Growth Portfolio), MercLan S.A. (MercLan - Very Defensive Portfolio).Certificate of Service.(MCCONVILLE, FRANCIS) [Transferred from Pennsylvania Eastern on 3/3/2026.] |
| Filing 8 MOTION to Appoint Counsel and for Appointment as Lead Plaintiffs, MOTION to Consolidate Cases filed by MercLan S.A. (MercLan - Very Defensive Portfolio), MercLan S.A. (MercLan - Growth Portfolio), MercLan S.A. (MercLan - Defensive Portfolio), MercLan S.A. (MercLan - Balanced Portfolio), MercLan Institutional Fund (MercLan - Institutional Equity Fund DBI-RDT), Kempen International Funds (Kempen International Funds - MercLan Global Equity), Kempen International Funds (MercLan Patrimonium), MACOMB COUNTY EMPLOYEES' RETIREMENT SYSTEM.Memorandum, Declaration, Certificate of Service. (Attachments: #1 Memorandum, #2 Declaration of John C. Coyle, #3 Exhibit A - Notice of Pendency, #4 Exhibit B - Certifications, #5 Exhibit C - Loss Analysis, #6 Exhibit D - Joint Declaration, #7 Exhibit E - AstraZeneca Minute Order, #8 Exhibit F - DiCello Levitt Firm Resume, #9 Exhibit G - Labaton Firm Resume, #10 Exhibit H - Declaration of Cathy Arendt, #11 Exhibit I - Declaration of Johan Verbist, #12 Text of Proposed Order)(Coyle, John) [Transferred from Pennsylvania Eastern on 3/3/2026.] |
| Filing 7 MOTION to Consolidate Cases , MOTION to Appoint Counsel and Appoint Lead Plaintiff filed by BUILDING TRADES PENSION FUND OF WESTERN PENNSYLVANIA, CITY PENSION FUND FOR FIREFIGHTERS & POLICE OFFICERS IN THE CITY OF MIAMI BEACH, CITY OF ORLANDO FIREFIGHTERS PENSION FUND, CITY OF ORLANDO POLICE OFFICERS PENSION FUND.Memorandum, Declaration, Certificate of Service. (Attachments: #1 Memorandum, #2 Declaration of Naumon A. Amjed, #3 Exhibit A - Certifications, #4 Exhibit B - Loss Charts, #5 Exhibit C - Joint Declaration, #6 Exhibit D - Notice of Pendency, #7 Exhibit E - Firm Profile of Kessler Topaz, #8 Exhibit F - Firm Resume of Saxena White, #9 Text of Proposed Order)(AMJED, NAUMON) [Transferred from Pennsylvania Eastern on 3/3/2026.] |
| Filing 6 NOTICE of Appearance by KARISSA J. SAUDER on behalf of BUILDING TRADES PENSION FUND OF WESTERN PENNSYLVANIA with Certificate of Service(SAUDER, KARISSA) [Transferred from Pennsylvania Eastern on 3/3/2026.] |
| Filing 5 NOTICE of Appearance by RYAN THOMAS DEGNAN on behalf of BUILDING TRADES PENSION FUND OF WESTERN PENNSYLVANIA with Certificate of Service(DEGNAN, RYAN) [Transferred from Pennsylvania Eastern on 3/3/2026.] |
| Filing 4 Summons Issued as to AVANTOR, INC., R. BRENT JONES, MICHAEL STUBBLEFIELD. Forwarded To: E-MAILED TO PLAINTIFF'S COUNSEL on 10/31/25 (JL) [Transferred from Pennsylvania Eastern on 3/3/2026.] |
| Filing 2 Opt In Notice of Procedure to Consent to Random Magistrate Judge Assignment (Attachments: #1 Consent)(sbt) [Transferred from Pennsylvania Eastern on 3/3/2026.] |
| Filing 1 COMPLAINT against AVANTOR, INC., R. BRENT JONES, MICHAEL STUBBLEFIELD ( Filing fee $ 405 receipt number APAEDC-18705039.), filed by BUILDING TRADES PENSION FUND OF WESTERN PENNSYLVANIA. (Attachments: #1 Civil Cover Sheet, #2 Designation Form)(AMJED, NAUMON) [Transferred from Pennsylvania Eastern on 3/3/2026.] |
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