Foster v. C R Bard Inc et al
Plaintiff: Kenwann Foster
Defendant: C R Bard Incorporated, Bard Peripheral Vascular Incorporated, McKesson Corporation and Does 1 Through 100 Inclusive
Case Number: 1:2020cv03464
Filed: August 21, 2020
Court: US District Court for the Northern District of Georgia
Office: Atlanta Office
Presiding Judge: Amy Totenberg
Nature of Suit: Personal Inj. Prod. Liability
Cause of Action: 28 U.S.C. § 1332
Jury Demanded By: Both
Docket Report

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Date Filed Document Text
October 16, 2020 Opinion or Order Filing 46 ORDER: The Court ORDERS that the Motion is GRANTED and all deadlines and proceedings in this civil action are stayed for one hundred twenty (120) days fro the date of entry of this order. The Motions to Dismiss #3 and #8 are DENIED AS MOOT WITHOUT PREJUDICE. In the event the stay is lifted, the deadline for Defendants to answer the complaint is 14 days from the date of entry of an Order lifting the stay. The Clerk is DIRECTED to ADMINISTRATIVELY CLOSE this action. The Clerk is DIRECTED to resubmit this matter upon the earlier filing of a status report or motion to reopen, or 120 from he date of entry of this order. Signed by Judge Amy Totenberg on 10/16/20. (rlb)
October 16, 2020 Civil Case Terminated. (rlb)
October 15, 2020 Submission of #45 Joint MOTION to Stay Joint Motion to Temporarily Stay Discovery, to District Judge Amy Totenberg. (rlb)
October 14, 2020 Filing 45 Joint MOTION to Stay Joint Motion to Temporarily Stay Discovery with Brief In Support by Bard Peripheral Vascular Incorporated, C R Bard Incorporated. (Attachments: #1 Text of Proposed Order)(Moore, Jennifer)
September 29, 2020 Opinion or Order Filing 44 EIGHTH AMENDMENT TO GENERAL ORDER 20-01 RE: COURT OPERATIONS UNDER THE EXIGENT CIRCUMSTANCES CREATED BY COVID19 AND RELATED CORONA VIRUS. Signed by Judge Thomas W. Thrash, Jr. on 09/28/2020. (ddm) (ADI)
September 28, 2020 Filing 43 CERTIFICATE of Compliance (Ng, Allison)
September 25, 2020 Opinion or Order ORDER, by docket entry only, granting #42 Application for Admission Pro Hac Vice. By Judge Amy Totenberg on 9/25/20. If the applicant does not have CM/ECF access in the Northern District of Georgia already, they must request access at http://pacer.gov. If they have electronically filed in this district in a previous case, please omit this step.(hfm)
September 24, 2020 APPROVAL by Clerks Office re: #42 APPLICATION for Admission of Steven S. Schulte Pro Hac Vice (Application fee $ 150, receipt number AGANDC-10166687).. Attorney Steven S. Schulte added appearing on behalf of Kenwann Foster (nmb)
September 21, 2020 Filing 42 APPLICATION for Admission of Steven S. Schulte Pro Hac Vice (Application fee $ 150, receipt number AGANDC-10166687). with Brief In Support by Kenwann Foster. (Zinns, Sharon) Documents for this entry are not available for viewing outside the courthouse.
September 21, 2020 Filing 41 NOTICE of Appearance by Sharon Jessica Zinns on behalf of Kenwann Foster (Zinns, Sharon)
September 4, 2020 Filing 40 Certification of Consent to Substitution of Counsel. Allison Ng replacing attorney Jordan E. Jarreau and Melissa Dorman Matthews. (Ng, Allison)
September 2, 2020 Filing 39 Letter from Clerk re: LR 83.1 Pro Hac Vice requirements sent to Jordan E. Jarreau. Clerk to follow-up by 9/14/2020. (cdg)
September 2, 2020 Filing 38 Letter from Clerk re: LR 83.1 Pro Hac Vice requirements sent to Darren McDowell. Clerk to follow-up by 9/14/2020. (cdg)
September 2, 2020 Filing 37 Letter from Clerk re: LR 83.1 Pro Hac Vice requirements sent to Steven S. Schulte. Clerk to follow-up by 9/14/2020. (cdg)
September 2, 2020 Filing 36 Letter from Clerk re: LR 83.1 Pro Hac Vice requirements sent to Eric Martin Przybysz. Clerk to follow-up by 9/14/2020. (cdg)
September 2, 2020 Filing 35 Letter from Clerk re: LR 83.1 Pro Hac Vice requirements sent to Melissa Dorman Matthews. Clerk to follow-up by 9/14/2020. (cdg)
September 2, 2020 Opinion or Order Filing 34 SEVENTH AMENDMENT TO GENERAL ORDER 20-01 RE: COURT OPERATIONS UNDER THE EXIGENT CIRCUMSTANCES CREATED BY COVID-19 AND RELATED CORONAVIRUS. Signed by Judge Thomas W. Thrash, Jr. on 9/1/2020. (ddm) (ADI)
August 28, 2020 Clerk's Entry of Dismissal APPROVING #33 Stipulation of Dismissal pursuant to Fed.R.Civ.P.41(a)(1)(A)(ii) as to Defendant McKesson Corporation only. (rjs)
August 27, 2020 Filing 33 STIPULATION of Dismissal Joint Stipulation for Dismissal Without Prejudice as to Defendant McKesson Corporation by Bard Peripheral Vascular Incorporated, C R Bard Incorporated, McKesson Corporation. (Moore, Jennifer)
August 25, 2020 Filing 32 CERTIFICATE of Compliance (Ducca, Marcella)
August 25, 2020 Filing 31 NOTICE of Appearance by Marcella Coladangelo Ducca on behalf of Bard Peripheral Vascular Incorporated, C R Bard Incorporated, McKesson Corporation (Ducca, Marcella)
August 25, 2020 Filing 30 CERTIFICATE of Compliance (Moore, Jennifer)
August 25, 2020 Filing 29 NOTICE of Appearance by Jennifer Brown Moore on behalf of Bard Peripheral Vascular Incorporated, C R Bard Incorporated, McKesson Corporation (Moore, Jennifer)
August 25, 2020 Filing 28 CERTIFICATE of Compliance (Cohen, Lori)
August 25, 2020 Filing 27 NOTICE of Appearance by Lori Gail Cohen on behalf of Bard Peripheral Vascular Incorporated, C R Bard Incorporated, McKesson Corporation (Cohen, Lori)
August 24, 2020 Opinion or Order Filing 26 STANDING ORDER: GUIDELINES TO PARTIES AND COUNSEL PROCEEDING BEFORE THE HONORABLE AMY TOTENBERG. You are required to sign and file a Certificate of Compliance in a format consistent with the Certificate of Compliance attached hereto. To request to file material under seal, the Parties should follow the mechanism described in Section II(J) of Appendix H to the Court's Local Civil Rules. Signed by Judge Amy Totenberg on 8/24/2020. (bnp)
August 24, 2020 Clerk's Certificate of Mailing as to attorney Steven S. Schulte re #26 Order. (bnp)
August 21, 2020 Opinion or Order Filing 25 6th Amended Court ORDER Signed by Judge Thomas W. Thrash, Jr. on 08/03/2020. (aar)
August 21, 2020 Filing 24 Case transferred in from District of Texas Northern; Case Number 3:20-cv-02372. Original file certified copy of transfer order and docket sheet received.
August 21, 2020 Clerk's Certificate of Mailing re #25 6th amended court Order. (aar)
August 21, 2020 Submission of #3 MOTION to Dismiss for Lack of Jurisdiction , #8 MOTION to Dismiss for Lack of Jurisdiction , to District Judge Amy Totenberg. (aar)
August 19, 2020 Opinion or Order Filing 23 MEMORANDUM OPINION AND ORDER granting #17 Motion to Sever and Transfer Venue of Out-of-State Plaintiffs' Cases. The Court directs the Clerk of the Court to sever and transfer this action as follows: a. Plaintiff Edna Barnes's case be severed and transferred to the Jackson Division of the Western District of Tennessee (Civil case 3:20-cv-2370); b. Plaintiff Joland Brown's case be severed and transferred to the New Orleans Division of the Eastern District of Louisiana (Civil case 3:20-cv-2371 opened); c. Plaintiff Kenwann Foster's case be severed and transferred to the Atlanta Division of the Northern District of Georgia (Civil case 3:20-cv-2372 opened); d. Plaintiff Duron Hebron's case be severed and transferred to the Chicago Division of the Northern District of Illinois (Civil case 3:20-cv-2373 opened); e. Plaintiff Tameka McClamy's case be severed and transferred to the Philadelphia Division of the Eastern District of Pennsylvania (Civil case 3:20-cv-2374 opened); f. Plaintiff Elizabeth Olson's case be severed and transferred to the Madison Division of the Western District of Wisconsin (Civil case 3:20-cv-2375 opened); g. Plaintiff Jimmy Sullivan's case be severed and transferred to the Chattanooga Division of the Eastern District of Tennessee (Civil case 3:20-cv-2376 opened); h. Plaintiff Krista Umholtz's case be severed and transferred to the Tampa Division of the Middle District of Florida (Civil case 3:20-cv-2377 opened); i. Plaintiff Lunell Will's case be severed and transferred to the Benton Division of the Southern District of Illinois (Civil case 3:20-cv-2378 opened). Plaintiff Carlos Martinez is the sole plaintiff with any connection to this forum. Accordingly, he shall remain in the Dallas Division of the Northern District of Texas. (Ordered by Judge Karen Gren Scholer on 8/19/2020) (jmg) [Transferred from Texas Northern on 8/21/2020.]
August 14, 2020 Filing 22 RESPONSE filed by Bard Peripheral Vascular Incorporated, C R Bard Inc re: #17 MOTION to Sever and Transfer Venue of Out of State Plaintiffs' Cases (Matthews, Melissa) [Transferred from Texas Northern on 8/21/2020.]
August 8, 2020 Filing 21 NOTICE of Filing Completed Forms for Each Plaintiff re: #20 Order, filed by Bard Peripheral Vascular Incorporated, C R Bard Inc, McKesson Corporation (Attachments: #1 Exhibit(s) Exhibit A) (Matthews, Melissa) [Transferred from Texas Northern on 8/21/2020.]
August 3, 2020 Opinion or Order Filing 20 ORDER: To assist the Court, counsel for all parties shall complete the form attached hereto as Exhibit A for each Plaintiff in this action. The parties shall file their completed forms on or before 8/10/2020. (Ordered by Judge Karen Gren Scholer on 8/3/2020) (oyh) [Transferred from Texas Northern on 8/21/2020.]
July 30, 2020 Filing 19 Appendix in Support filed by Edna Barnes, Joland Brown, Kenwann Foster, Duron Hebron, Carlos Martinez, Tameka McClamy, Elizabeth Olson, Jimmy Sullivan, Krista Umholtz, Lunell Will re #17 MOTION to Sever and Transfer Venue of Out of State Plaintiffs' Cases Including Declaration and Exhibits (Schulte, Steven) [Transferred from Texas Northern on 8/21/2020.]
July 30, 2020 Filing 18 Brief/Memorandum in Support filed by Edna Barnes, Joland Brown, Kenwann Foster, Duron Hebron, Carlos Martinez, Tameka McClamy, Elizabeth Olson, Jimmy Sullivan, Krista Umholtz, Lunell Will re #17 MOTION to Sever and Transfer Venue of Out of State Plaintiffs' Cases (Schulte, Steven) [Transferred from Texas Northern on 8/21/2020.]
July 30, 2020 Filing 17 MOTION to Sever and Transfer Venue of Out of State Plaintiffs' Cases filed by Edna Barnes, Joland Brown, Kenwann Foster, Duron Hebron, Carlos Martinez, Tameka McClamy, Elizabeth Olson, Jimmy Sullivan, Krista Umholtz, Lunell Will (Schulte, Steven) [Transferred from Texas Northern on 8/21/2020.]
July 30, 2020 Filing 16 RESPONSE filed by Edna Barnes, Joland Brown, Kenwann Foster, Duron Hebron, Carlos Martinez, Tameka McClamy, Elizabeth Olson, Jimmy Sullivan, Krista Umholtz, Lunell Will re: #8 MOTION to Dismiss for Lack of Jurisdiction , #3 MOTION to Dismiss for Lack of Jurisdiction (Schulte, Steven) [Transferred from Texas Northern on 8/21/2020.]
July 22, 2020 Filing 15 NOTICE of Filing Completed Forms For Each Plaintiff filed by Edna Barnes, Joland Brown, Kenwann Foster, Duron Hebron, Carlos Martinez, Tameka McClamy, Elizabeth Olson, Jimmy Sullivan, Krista Umholtz, Lunell Will (Attachments: #1 Exhibit(s)) (Schulte, Steven) [Transferred from Texas Northern on 8/21/2020.]
July 1, 2020 Opinion or Order Filing 14 ELECTRONIC ORDER: The Court grants the parties' Agreed Motion for Extension of Time. (Ordered by Judge Karen Gren Scholer on 7/1/2020) (ctf) [Transferred from Texas Northern on 8/21/2020.]
June 29, 2020 Filing 13 MOTION for Extension of Time to File Response/Reply to #8 MOTION to Dismiss for Lack of Jurisdiction , #3 MOTION to Dismiss for Lack of Jurisdiction filed by Edna Barnes, Joland Brown, Kenwann Foster, Duron Hebron, Carlos Martinez, Tameka McClamy, Elizabeth Olson, Jimmy Sullivan, Krista Umholtz, Lunell Will (Attachments: #1 Proposed Order Proposed Order) (Schulte, Steven) [Transferred from Texas Northern on 8/21/2020.]
June 19, 2020 Opinion or Order Filing 12 ELECTRONIC ORDER: Civil action numbers 3:20-CV-1499-X; 3:20-CV-1469-X; 3:20-CV-1566-X; and 3:20-CV-1500-X are hereby transferred to the docket of the Honorable Karen Gren Scholer and shall henceforth carry the suffix letter "S". (Ordered by Judge Brantley Starr on 6/19/2020) (ctf) [Transferred from Texas Northern on 8/21/2020.]
June 16, 2020 Filing 11 ANSWER to Complaint (Notice of Removal) with Jury Demand filed by McKesson Corporation (Jarreau, Jordan) [Transferred from Texas Northern on 8/21/2020.]
June 16, 2020 Filing 10 CERTIFICATE OF INTERESTED PERSONS/DISCLOSURE STATEMENT by McKesson Corporation. (Jarreau, Jordan) [Transferred from Texas Northern on 8/21/2020.]
June 16, 2020 Filing 9 Brief/Memorandum in Support filed by McKesson Corporation re #8 MOTION to Dismiss for Lack of Jurisdiction (Jarreau, Jordan) [Transferred from Texas Northern on 8/21/2020.]
June 16, 2020 Filing 8 MOTION to Dismiss for Lack of Jurisdiction filed by McKesson Corporation (Jarreau, Jordan) [Transferred from Texas Northern on 8/21/2020.]
June 16, 2020 Filing 7 ANSWER to Complaint (Notice of Removal) with Jury Demand filed by Bard Peripheral Vascular Inc, C R Bard Inc (Jarreau, Jordan) [Transferred from Texas Northern on 8/21/2020.]
June 10, 2020 Filing 6 CERTIFICATE OF INTERESTED PERSONS/DISCLOSURE STATEMENT by C R Bard Inc. (Jarreau, Jordan) [Transferred from Texas Northern on 8/21/2020.]
June 10, 2020 Filing 5 CERTIFICATE OF INTERESTED PERSONS/DISCLOSURE STATEMENT by Bard Peripheral Vascular Inc. (Jarreau, Jordan) [Transferred from Texas Northern on 8/21/2020.]
June 9, 2020 Filing 4 Brief/Memorandum in Support filed by Bard Peripheral Vascular Inc, C R Bard Inc re #3 MOTION to Dismiss for Lack of Jurisdiction (Jarreau, Jordan) [Transferred from Texas Northern on 8/21/2020.]
June 9, 2020 Filing 3 MOTION to Dismiss for Lack of Jurisdiction filed by Bard Peripheral Vascular Inc, C R Bard Inc (Jarreau, Jordan) [Transferred from Texas Northern on 8/21/2020.]
June 9, 2020 Filing 2 New Case Notes: A filing fee has been paid. Pursuant to Misc. Order 6, Plaintiff is provided the Notice of Right to Consent to Proceed Before A U.S. Magistrate Judge (Judge Toliver). Clerk to provide copy to plaintiff if not received electronically. (hml) [Transferred from Texas Northern on 8/21/2020.]
June 9, 2020 Filing 1 NOTICE OF REMOVAL WITH JURY DEMAND filed by C R Bard Inc, Bard Peripheral Vascular Inc. (Filing fee $400; receipt number 0539-10900935) In each Notice of Electronic Filing, the judge assignment is indicated, and a link to the # Judges Copy Requirements and # Judge Specific Requirements is provided. The court reminds the filer that any required copy of this and future documents must be delivered to the judge, in the manner prescribed, within three business days of filing. Unless exempted, attorneys who are not admitted to practice in the Northern District of Texas must seek admission promptly. Forms and Instructions found at www.txnd.uscourts.gov, or by clicking here: # Attorney Information - Bar Membership. If admission requirements are not satisfied within 21 days, the clerk will notify the presiding judge. (Attachments: #1 Cover Sheet, #2 Cover Sheet Supplement, #3 Exhibit(s) A - Portion of REACH Agreement (redacted), #4 Exhibit(s) B - McKesson page, #5 Exhibit(s) C - 8-30-16 Romney, Kim Deposition, #6 Exhibit(s) D Index of State Docs, #7 Exhibit(s) D-1 2020-06-04 State Court Docket, #8 Exhibit(s) D-2 2020-04-06 Original Petition, #9 Exhibit(s) D-3 2020-04-06 Jury Demand, #10 Exhibit(s) D-4 2020-04-06 Citation Issued - Bard Peripheral Vascular Inc., #11 Exhibit(s) D-5 2020-04-06 Citation Issued - C.R. Bard, Inc., #12 Exhibit(s) D-6 2020-04-06 Citiation Issued - McKesson Corp, #13 Exhibit(s) D-7 2020-04-06 Civil Case Info Sheet, #14 Exhibit(s) D-8 2020-05-06 Return of Service - McKesson, #15 Exhibit(s) D-9 2020-05-22 Return of Service - C.R. Bard Inc.) (Jarreau, Jordan) Modified on 6/9/2020 (aaa). [Transferred from Texas Northern on 8/21/2020.]

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Defendant: C R Bard Incorporated
Represented By: Jordan E. Jarreau
Represented By: Melissa Dorman Matthews
Represented By: Marcella Coladangelo Ducca
Represented By: Allison Ng
Represented By: Eric Martin Przybysz
Represented By: Lori Gail Cohen
Represented By: Jennifer Brown Moore
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Defendant: Bard Peripheral Vascular Incorporated
Represented By: Jordan E. Jarreau
Represented By: Melissa Dorman Matthews
Represented By: Marcella Coladangelo Ducca
Represented By: Allison Ng
Represented By: Eric Martin Przybysz
Represented By: Lori Gail Cohen
Represented By: Jennifer Brown Moore
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Defendant: McKesson Corporation
Represented By: Jordan E. Jarreau
Represented By: Melissa Dorman Matthews
Represented By: Marcella Coladangelo Ducca
Represented By: Eric Martin Przybysz
Represented By: Lori Gail Cohen
Represented By: Jennifer Brown Moore
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Plaintiff: Kenwann Foster
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