Norris v. Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corp. et al
Plaintiff: Jessica Norres and Jessica Norris
Defendant: Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corp., Novartis AG, Novartis Corporation, Hal Henderson and Lola Kassim
Petitioner: Caryn M Groedel
Case Number: 1:2022cv02753
Filed: July 13, 2022
Court: US District Court for the Northern District of Georgia
Presiding Judge: J Elizabeth McBath
Referring Judge: Eleanor L Ross
2 Judge: Amy Totenberg
Nature of Suit: Civil Rights: Jobs
Cause of Action: 42 U.S.C. § 2000 Job Discrimination (Sex)
Jury Demanded By: Plaintiff
Docket Report

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Date Filed Document Text
August 14, 2023 Clerk's Notation re #35 Certificate of Interested Persons/Corporate Disclosure Statement. Reviewed and approved by Magistrate Judge J. Elizabeth McBath on 08/14/2023. (nav)
August 10, 2023 Filing 35 Certificate of Interested Persons and Corporate Disclosure Statement by Hal Henderson, Lola Kassim, Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corp. identifying Corporate Parent Novartis AG for Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corp.. (Robinson, Mitchell)
August 10, 2023 Clerk's Notation re #35 Certificate of Interested Persons/Corporate Disclosure Statement by Hal Henderson, Lola Kassim, Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corp. identifying Corporate Parent Novartis AG for Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corp.. Read and approved by District Judge Eleanor L. Ross. (mlb)
August 4, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 34 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE: Defendants Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corp., Hal Henderson, and Lola Kassim are ORDERED to file their respective CIPs within 14 days of this Order. Signed by Magistrate Judge J. Elizabeth McBath on 8/4/23. (ceo)
April 28, 2023 Submission of #30 MOTION TO DISMISS FOR FAILURE TO STATE A CLAIM, to Magistrate Judge J. Elizabeth McBath. (ceo)
April 26, 2023 Filing 33 REPLY BRIEF re #30 MOTION TO DISMISS FOR FAILURE TO STATE A CLAIM filed by Hal Henderson, Lola Kassim, Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corp.. (Attachments: #1 Comparison Report between Plaintiff's First Amended Complaint (Dkt. No. 6) and Second Amended Complaint (Dkt. No. 28))(Robinson, Mitchell)
April 18, 2023 Filing 32 Request for Leave of Absence for the following date(s): 6/24/23, 6/25/23, 6/26/23, 6/27/23, 6/28/23, 6/29/23, 6/30/23, 7/1/23, 7/2/23, 7/3/23, 7/5/23, 7/6/23, 7/7/23, by Dean R. Fuchs. (Fuchs, Dean)
April 12, 2023 Filing 31 RESPONSE in Opposition re #30 MOTION TO DISMISS FOR FAILURE TO STATE A CLAIM filed by Jessica Norris. (Fuchs, Dean)
March 29, 2023 Filing 30 MOTION TO DISMISS FOR FAILURE TO STATE A CLAIM with Brief In Support by Hal Henderson, Lola Kassim, Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corp.. (Attachments: #1 Memorandum in support)(McIntyre, Michael)
March 15, 2023 Filing 29 SECOND AMENDED COMPLAINT with Jury Demand filed by Jessica Norris against Hal Henderson, Lola Kassim, Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corp. (ceo) Please visit our website at http://www.gand.uscourts.gov/commonly-used-forms to obtain Pretrial Instructions and Pretrial Associated Forms which includes the Consent To Proceed Before U.S. Magistrate form.
March 15, 2023 Opinion or Order Filing 28 ORDER: The Court GRANTS Plaintiff's Motion to Correct the Record. #26 . The Clerk is DIRECTED to correct Plaintiff's last name to Norris. Additionally, the Court GRANTS Plaintiff's Motion for Leave to File Amended Complaint. #18 . The Clerk is DIRECTED to docket Plaintiff's proposed SAC (Doc. 18-1) as the operative complaint in this case. Defendants' Motion to Dismiss Plaintiff's Amended Complaint #13 is DENIED AS MOOT WITHOUT PREJUDICE. Signed by Magistrate Judge J. Elizabeth McBath on 3/15/23. (ceo)
February 1, 2023 Opinion or Order MINUTE ORDER (by docket entry only) GRANTING #5 Application for Admission Pro Hac Vice of Michael Scott McIntyre. Approved by District Judge Eleanor L. Ross on 2/1/23. 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.(mlb)
January 3, 2023 Submission of #26 MOTION to Correct the Spelling of Plaintiff's Last Name , to Magistrate Judge J. Elizabeth McBath. (mlb)
November 29, 2022 Submission of #18 MOTION to Amend Complaint, to Magistrate Judge J. Elizabeth McBath. (ceo)
November 28, 2022 Filing 27 REPLY to Response to Motion re #18 MOTION to Amend Complaint filed by Jessica Norres. (Fuchs, Dean)
November 28, 2022 Filing 26 MOTION to Correct the Spelling of Plaintiff's Last Name by Jessica Norres. (Attachments: #1 Text of Proposed Order)(Fuchs, Dean)
November 15, 2022 Filing 25 REPLY BRIEF re #13 MOTION TO DISMISS FOR FAILURE TO STATE A CLAIM - Amended Reply and Memorandum in Support of Defendants' Motion to Dismiss Plaintiff's Amended Complaint filed by Hal Henderson, Lola Kassim, Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corp.. (Attachments: #1 Compare Report of Proposed Second Amended Complaint)(Robinson, Mitchell)
November 15, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 24 ORDER granting #21 Unopposed MOTION for Extension of Time. Defendants shall have up to and including November 14, 2022, to respond to Plaintiff's motion to amend her complaint #18 and to reply to Plaintiff's response in opposition to Defendants' motion to dismiss #19 . Signed by Magistrate Judge J. Elizabeth McBath on 11/15/22 nunc pro tunc November 1, 2022. (ceo)
November 15, 2022 Submission of #13 MOTION TO DISMISS FOR FAILURE TO STATE A CLAIM , to Magistrate Judge J. Elizabeth McBath. (ceo)
November 14, 2022 Filing 23 RESPONSE in Opposition re #18 MOTION to Amend Complaint filed by Hal Henderson, Lola Kassim, Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corp.. (Robinson, Mitchell)
November 14, 2022 Filing 22 Re-Filed at entry #25 REPLY BRIEF re #13 MOTION TO DISMISS FOR FAILURE TO STATE A CLAIM filed by Hal Henderson, Lola Kassim, Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corp.. (Attachments: #1 Proposed Second Amended Complaint - Compare Report)(Robinson, Mitchell) Modified on 11/15/2022 (rlh).
November 2, 2022 APPROVAL by Clerks Office re: #20 APPLICATION for Admission of Caryn M. Groedel Pro Hac Vice. Attorney Caryn M. Groedel added appearing on behalf of Jessica Norres (cdg)
November 2, 2022 Opinion or Order MINUTE ORDER (by docket entry only) GRANTING #20 Application for Admission Pro Hac Vice of Caryn M. Groedel. Approved by District Judge Eleanor L. Ross on 11/2/22. 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.(mlb)
November 1, 2022 Filing 21 Unopposed MOTION for Extension of Time re: #18 MOTION to Amend Complaint, #19 Response in Opposition to Motion by Hal Henderson, Lola Kassim, Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corp.. (Attachments: #1 Text of Proposed Order)(McIntyre, Michael)
October 31, 2022 Filing 20 APPLICATION for Admission of Caryn M. Groedel Pro Hac Vice.by Caryn M Groedel. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit Consent of Designated Local Counsel, #2 Text of Proposed Order)(Fuchs, Dean) Documents for this entry are not available for viewing outside the courthouse.
October 21, 2022 Filing 19 RESPONSE in Opposition re #13 MOTION TO DISMISS FOR FAILURE TO STATE A CLAIM filed by Jessica Norres. (Fuchs, Dean)
October 19, 2022 Filing 18 MOTION to Amend Complaint by Jessica Norres. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit Proposed Second Amended Complaint, #2 Exhibit Compl. Ex 1: Charge of Discrimination, #3 Exhibit Compl. Ex. 2: Notice of Conciliation Failure and Notice of Right to Sue, #4 Text of Proposed Order)(Fuchs, Dean)
October 18, 2022 Filing 17 NOTICE of Appearance by Dean R. Fuchs on behalf of Jessica Norres (Fuchs, Dean)
October 5, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 16 ORDER granting #15 Unopposed MOTION for Extension of Time. Plaintiff shall have up to and including October 21, 2022, to respond to Defendant's Motion to Dismiss. Signed by Magistrate Judge J. Elizabeth McBath on 10/5/22. (ceo)
September 29, 2022 Filing 15 Unopposed MOTION for Extension of Time re: #14 Order, #13 MOTION TO DISMISS FOR FAILURE TO STATE A CLAIM unopposed enlrg time PFF resp to MTD fr 9.30 to 10.21 2022) by Jessica Norres. (Attachments: #1 Text of Proposed Order Unopposed enlrg time resp to MTD fr 9.30 to 10.21 2022)(Batson, John) Modified to edit text on 9/30/2022 (ceo).
September 21, 2022 RETURN of #12 APPLICATION for Admission of Caryn M Groedel Pro Hac Vice. to attorney for correction re: Order. (cdg)
September 20, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 14 ORDER: This case comes before the Court on Plaintiff's motion to waive the requirement of Local Rule 83.1(B)(4) that an attorney applying to appear pro hac vice be sponsored by local counsel who maintains an office in this district. #9 . Upon consideration, the Court declines to allow for such an exception in this case. Accordingly, the Court DENIES Plaintiff's motion. #9 . Signed by Judge Eleanor L. Ross on 9/20/22. (ceo)
September 16, 2022 Filing 13 MOTION TO DISMISS FOR FAILURE TO STATE A CLAIM with Brief In Support by Hal Henderson, Lola Kassim, Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corp.. (Attachments: #1 Memorandum in support)(McIntyre, Michael)
September 16, 2022 Submission of #9 Motion for Relief of Requirement of In-District Office to Serve as Local Counsel, to District Judge Eleanor L. Ross. (rvb)
August 23, 2022 Filing 12 APPLICATION for Admission of Caryn M Groedel Pro Hac Vice.by Jessica Norres. (Batson, John) Documents for this entry are not available for viewing outside the courthouse.
August 23, 2022 RETURN of #11 APPLICATION for Admission of Caryn M Groedel Pro Hac Vice. to attorney for correction re: Please file the PHV application as a single motion. (cdg)
August 19, 2022 Filing 11 APPLICATION for Admission of Caryn M Groedel Pro Hac Vice.by Jessica Norres. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit Motion relief local business, #2 Exhibit Federal Cert of Good Standing, #3 Exhibit State Cert of Good Standing, #4 Exhibit Modified Consent of Local Counsel Re No Local Business, #5 Exhibit NDGa Order Doc 10 from Baatz, #6 Text of Proposed Order)(Batson, John) Documents for this entry are not available for viewing outside the courthouse.
August 19, 2022 RETURN of #9 APPLICATION for Admission of Caryn M. Groedel Pro Hac Vice (Application fee $ 150, receipt number AGANDC-11996784). to attorney for correction re: The application needs to be filed by itself as an Application for Admission Pro Hac Vice. (cdg)
August 16, 2022 Filing 10 NOTICE Of Filing Payment of Pro Hac Vice Fee by Jessica Norres re #9 APPLICATION for Admission of Caryn M. Groedel Pro Hac Vice (Application fee $ 150, receipt number AGANDC-11996784). (Batson, John)
August 15, 2022 Filing 9 Motion for Relief of Requirement of In-District Office to Serve as Local Counsel and to Approve Ms. Groedel's Pro Hac Vice (Application fee $ 150, receipt number AGANDC-11996784).by Jessica Norres. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit App for Pro Hac of Cryn Groedel, #2 Exhibit Federal Good Standing, #3 Exhibit Ohio Good Standing, #4 Exhibit Modified Consent of Local Counsel Batson, #5 Exhibit ECF 10 Jdg Murphy (Baatz case), #6 Text of Proposed Order ProO Ord herein (Word available)))(Batson, John) Documents for this entry are not available for viewing outside the courthouse. Modified on 9/1/2022 to edit text (rlh).
August 10, 2022 Filing 8 WAIVER OF SERVICE Returned Executed by Jessica Norres. Hal Henderson waiver mailed on 7/18/2022, answer due 9/16/2022; Lola Kassim waiver mailed on 7/18/2022, answer due 9/16/2022; Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corp. waiver mailed on 7/18/2022, answer due 9/16/2022. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit Waiver Service Lola Kassim, #2 Exhibit Waiver Service Hal Henderson)(Batson, John)
July 25, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 7 ORDER REASSIGNING CASE. Case reassigned to Judge Eleanor L. Ross for all further proceedings. Judge Amy Totenberg no longer assigned to case. NOTICE TO ALL COUNSEL OF RECORD: The Judge designation in the civil action number assigned to this case has been changed to 1:22-cv-2753-ELR-JEM. Please make note of this change in order to facilitate the docketing of pleadings in this case. Signed by Judge Amy Totenberg on July 25, 2022. (lwb)
July 25, 2022 APPROVAL by Clerks Office re: #5 APPLICATION for Admission of Michael Scott McIntyre Pro Hac Vice (Application fee $ 150, receipt number AGANDC-11940833). Attorney Michael Scott McIntyre added appearing on behalf of Hal Henderson, Lola Kassim, Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corp. (cdg)
July 20, 2022 Filing 6 First AMENDED COMPLAINT Only Novartis Pharm, Henderson and Kassima against All Defendants with Jury Demand filed by Jessica Norres. (Attachments: #1 Summons Novartis Pharm Summons 1st Am Cmplt, #2 Summons Hal Henderson Summons 1srt Am Cmplt, #3 Summons Lola Kassim Summons 1st Am Cmpt)(Batson, John) Please visit our website at http://www.gand.uscourts.gov/commonly-used-forms to obtain Pretrial Instructions and Pretrial Associated Forms which includes the Consent To Proceed Before U.S. Magistrate form.
July 20, 2022 Filing 5 APPLICATION for Admission of Michael Scott McIntyre Pro Hac Vice (Application fee $ 150, receipt number AGANDC-11940833).by Hal Henderson, Lola Kassim, Novartis AG, Novartis Corporation, Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corp.. (Attachments: #1 Text of Proposed Order)(Robinson, Mitchell) Documents for this entry are not available for viewing outside the courthouse.
July 20, 2022 Filing 4 NOTICE of Appearance by Mitchell Robinson on behalf of Hal Henderson, Lola Kassim, Novartis AG, Novartis Corporation, Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corp. (Robinson, Mitchell)
July 18, 2022 Clerks Notation re #3 Certificate of Interested Persons. Reviewed and approved by Magistrate Judge J. Elizabeth McBath on 07/18/2022.
July 13, 2022 Filing 3 Certificate of Interested Persons and Corporate Disclosure Statement by Jessica Norres. (tas)
July 13, 2022 Filing 2 Electronic Summons Issued as to Hal Henderson, Lola Kassim, Novartis AG, Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corp. (tas)
July 13, 2022 Filing 1 COMPLAINT with Jury Demand filed by Jessica Norres. (Filing fee $402, receipt number AGANDC-11923607) (Attachments: #1 Civil Cover Sheet)(tas) Please visit our website at http://www.gand.uscourts.gov/commonly-used-forms to obtain Pretrial Instructions and Pretrial Associated Forms which includes the Consent To Proceed Before U.S. Magistrate form.

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Plaintiff: Jessica Norres
Represented By: John Paul Batson
Represented By: Dean R. Fuchs
Represented By: Caryn M. Groedel
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Plaintiff: Jessica Norris
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