Elliott v. Biomet, Inc et al
Plaintiff: Ruth Elliott
Defendant: Biomet Orthopedics, LLC, Biomet U.S. Reconstruction, LLC, Biomet Manufacturing, LLC. and Biomet Inc
Case Number: 1:2020cv06770
Filed: November 16, 2020
Court: US District Court for the Northern District of Illinois
Presiding Judge: Andrea R Wood
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
January 7, 2021 Filing 76 ANSWER to Complaint with Jury Demand by Biomet Inc, Biomet Manufacturing, LLC., Biomet Orthopedics, LLC, Biomet U.S. Reconstruction, LLC(Roberts, John)
December 22, 2020 Filing 75 MINUTE entry before the Honorable Andrea R. Wood: Telephonic status hearing held on 12/22/2020. The Court enters the following case schedule. Case specific fact discovery shall be completed by 9/10/2021. Plaintiff shall serve any case specific expert disclosures and reports by 10/8/2021. Defendants shall serve any case specific expert disclosures and reports by 12/3/2021. Case specific expert discovery shall be completed by 1/21/2022. Dispositive motions, including any Daubert motions, shall be filed by 2/25/2022. As discussed on the record, the parties shall resolve whether a confidentiality order is required to be ordered in this matter and make an appropriate submission. By 3/22/2021, the parties shall file a joint status report setting forth : (1) the current status of discovery, including whether the parties are aware of any discovery disputes that will require the Court's involvement and whether the parties are aware of any reason why they will not be able to complete fact discovery by the 9/10/2021 deadline; (2) the parties' views regarding prospects for settlement and whether they request a referral to the magistrate judge for a settlement conference; and (3) whether the parties require a telephonic status hearing and, if so, what matters the parties feel it would be helpful to discuss with the Court. Mailed notice (dal, )
December 15, 2020 Filing 74 STATUS Report (Initial Joint Status Report) by Biomet Inc, Biomet Manufacturing, LLC., Biomet Orthopedics, LLC, Biomet U.S. Reconstruction, LLC (Attachments: #1 Exhibit A)(Roberts, John)
November 25, 2020 Filing 73 MINUTE entry before the Honorable Andrea R. Wood: Defendants' motion to withdraw appearances #72 is granted. The Clerk of Court is directed to terminate the appearances of Teresa A Griffin, Erin Linder Hanig, John David LaDue, Stephanie N Russo, John Joseph Tanner, Adrienne Franco Busby, and Andrew L Campbell as counsel for the Defendants. Mailed notice (dal, )
November 24, 2020 Filing 72 MOTION by Attorney Andrew L. Campbell, Adrienne Franco Busby, John J. Tanner, Teresa A. Griffin, Stephanie N. Russo, John D. LaDue and Erin L. Hanig to withdraw as attorney for Biomet Inc, Biomet Manufacturing, LLC., Biomet Orthopedics, LLC, Biomet U.S. Reconstruction, LLC. No party information provided (Wurm, Elizabeth)
November 24, 2020 Filing 71 ATTORNEY Appearance for Plaintiff Ruth Elliott by David Casey Wise (Wise, David)
November 24, 2020 Filing 70 ATTORNEY Appearance for Plaintiff Ruth Elliott by David James Rashid (Rashid, David)
November 23, 2020 Filing 69 ATTORNEY Appearance for Defendants Biomet Inc, Biomet Manufacturing, LLC., Biomet Orthopedics, LLC, Biomet U.S. Reconstruction, LLC by Elizabeth Anne Wurm (Wurm, Elizabeth)
November 20, 2020 Filing 68 ATTORNEY Appearance for Defendants Biomet Inc, Biomet Manufacturing, LLC., Biomet Orthopedics, LLC, Biomet U.S. Reconstruction, LLC by Heather Lyn Burgess (Burgess, Heather)
November 20, 2020 Filing 67 ATTORNEY Appearance for Defendants Biomet Inc, Biomet Manufacturing, LLC., Biomet Orthopedics, LLC, Biomet U.S. Reconstruction, LLC by John A. Roberts (Roberts, John)
November 20, 2020 Filing 66 ATTORNEY Appearance for Defendants Biomet Inc, Biomet Manufacturing, LLC., Biomet Orthopedics, LLC, Biomet U.S. Reconstruction, LLC by Ruben Ignacio Gonzalez (Gonzalez, Ruben)
November 19, 2020 Filing 65 MINUTE entry before the Honorable Andrea R. Wood: The case having been transferred to this Court, a telephonic status hearing is set for 12/22/2020 at 11:00 AM. By 12/15/2020, the parties shall file a joint status report setting forth a plan for completing the remaining, case-specific discovery including: (1) any additional, non-duplicative, case-specific depositions; (2) disclosure of case-specific experts, service of case-specific expert reports, and case-specific expert depositions; (3) any motions addressing the testimony of case-specific experts; (4) any motions directed to the recorded trial testimony of the plaintiffs' generic experts; and (5) any other motions addressing the testimony of generic or case specific experts. The parties shall also propose a date for the filing of dispositive motions. The parties shall attach to their joint status report a copy of the amended case management plan filed in the MDL docket [Doc. No. 60 in 3:18-CV-710 RLM-MGG]. Mailed notice (dal, )
November 17, 2020 Filing 64 CERTIFIED TRANSFER Order from Indiana and Explanation to Receiving Court (Attachments: #1 certified docket sheet, #2 certified docket sheet)(nsf, )
November 16, 2020 Filing 63 MAILED Rule 83.15 to all counsel of record. (bg, )
November 16, 2020 Filing 62 RECEIVED from Indiana Northern; Case Number 3:18-cv-00710 (bg)
November 10, 2020 Opinion or Order Filing 61 TRANSFER ORDER AND EXPLANATION TO RECEIVING COURTS: transferring case to the Northern District of Illinois, Eastern Division. Signed by Judge Robert L Miller, Jr on 11/10/20. (jld) [Transferred from Indiana Northern on 11/16/2020.]
October 27, 2020 Filing 60 NOTICE by Biomet Manufacturing, LLC, Biomet Orthopedics, LLC, Biomet U.S. Reconstruction, LLC, Biomet, Inc of Amended Joint Case Management Plan (Hanig, Erin) [Transferred from Indiana Northern on 11/16/2020.]
October 14, 2020 Filing 59 RESPONSE to Motion re (3860 in 3:12-md-02391-RLM-MGG) MOTION for Sanctions based on Navan Ward's Violation of the Court's August 10, 2020 Order and 28 U.S.C. 1927 filed by Navan Ward, Jr. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit A - Email dated 10-9-20 re Meet & Confer confirmation of resolution of discovery issues in Hix, #2 Exhibit B - Email dated 1-10-20 re Parties's Discovery Sharing Agreement, #3 Exhibit C - Hix Rule 26(f) Report, #4 Exhibit D - Hardison Notice of Filing GA 9-25-20, #5 Exhibit E - Hix Notice of Filing 9-25-20, #6 Exhibit F - Email dated re 9-23-20 Biomet requesting withdrawal of discovery, #7 Exhibit G - Email dated re 9-23-20 Biomet identifying common issue discovery, #8 Exhibit H - Email dated 10-8-20 re Plaintiffs' follow-up re parties' conferral call, #9 Exhibit I - Email dated 10-5-20 re Biomet's request for conference, #10 Exhibit J - Transcript of 10-6-20 Hearing re Hardison, #11 Exhibit K - Transcript of 3-6-20 Hearing re Hardison, #12 Exhibit L - Email dated 4-1-20 & Draft Joint Rule 26(f) Report)Associated Cases: 3:12-md-02391-RLM-MGG et al.(Ward PHV, Navan) [Transferred from Indiana Northern on 11/16/2020.]
October 6, 2020 Opinion or Order Filing 58 ORDER This case is set for a telephonic status conference and hearing on Biomet's [Doc. No 3860 ] motion for sanctions on 11/19/2020 at 9:00 a.m. in US District Court - South Bend before Judge Robert L Miller Jr. Any response to Biomet's motion should be filed by October 14 and any reply due by October 21, 2020. Parties are directed to confer and file a proposed schedule for disposition of all remaining issues by 11/6/2020 as set forth in the order. Signed by Judge Robert L Miller, Jr on 10/6/20. Associated Cases: 3:12-md-02391-RLM-MGG et al.(jld) [Transferred from Indiana Northern on 11/16/2020.]
October 6, 2020 Opinion or Order Filing 57 ORDER The court affords the parties an additional 21 days, to and including 10/27/2020, to file an amended case management plan identifying with specificity what motions, if any, they anticipate filing in the trial court. Signed by Judge Robert L Miller, Jr on 10/6/20. (jld) [Transferred from Indiana Northern on 11/16/2020.]
September 2, 2020 Filing 56 NOTICE by Biomet Manufacturing, LLC, Biomet Orthopedics, LLC, Biomet U.S. Reconstruction, LLC, Biomet, Inc of Joint Case Management Plan (Hanig, Erin) [Transferred from Indiana Northern on 11/16/2020.]
August 10, 2020 Opinion or Order Filing 55 ORDER (1) Biomets amended motion for protective order [Doc. No. 3846 ] is DENIED; (2) Biomet is GIVEN 14 days from the date of this order to comply with the March 12, 2020 order [Doc. No. 3833 ]; (3) Plaintiffs Lead Counsel, Navan Ward, is ORDERED to file a copy of this order and the March 12, 2020 order [Doc. No. 3833 ] in Hardison v. Biomet Inc., Case No. 5:19cv-69 (M.D. Ga.) and Hix v. Biomet, Inc., 3:18cv437-RCJ-WGC (D. Nv.), and to file a certificate of compliance in this court; and (4) The parties are ORDERED to submit their case management plans for the two remaining cases in Discovery Group 8B by August 28, 2020. Signed by Judge Robert L Miller, Jr on 8/10/20. Associated Cases: 3:12-md-02391-RLM-MGG et al.(jld) [Transferred from Indiana Northern on 11/16/2020.]
May 12, 2020 Opinion or Order Filing 54 ORDER DENYING AS MOOT 3845 Motion for Protective Order in case 3:12-md-02391-RLM-MGG. Signed by Judge Robert L Miller, Jr on 5/12/20. Associated Cases: 3:12-md-02391-RLM-MGG et al.(jld) Modified on 5/13/2020 (jld). [Transferred from Indiana Northern on 11/16/2020.]
May 7, 2020 Opinion or Order Filing 53 ORDER granting Motion for Extension of Time to File Response to the amended motion for protective order [filed as DE 3847 in 3:12md2391]; Response to be filed by 5/18/2020. Text-only order by Judge Robert L Miller, Jr on 5/7/20. (jld) Modified on 5/12/2020 to clarify which document to be responded to (jld). [Transferred from Indiana Northern on 11/16/2020.]
May 6, 2020 Filing 52 MOTION for Extension of Time to File Response/Reply to Biomet's Amended Motion for Protective Order (Unopposed) by Plaintiffs Plaintiffs' Executive Committee, Plaintiffs' Lead Co-Counsel, Plaintiffs' Liaison Counsel. (Attachments: #1 Proposed Order)Associated Cases: 3:12-md-02391-RLM-MGG et al.(Ward PHV, Navan) [Transferred from Indiana Northern on 11/16/2020.]
March 27, 2020 Opinion or Order Filing 51 ORDER By agreement of the parties, Sections I and IV of the December 7, 2015 Amended Holdback Order [Doc. NO. 3022 ] are amended by interlineation to address cases in which plaintiff's counsel has waived his or her attorneys' fees and costs. Signed by Judge Robert L Miller, Jr on 3/27/20. Associated Cases: 3:12-md-02391-RLM-MGG et al.(jld) [Transferred from Indiana Northern on 11/16/2020.]
March 19, 2020 Opinion or Order Filing 50 ORDER: In response to the recent outbreak of COVID-19, the courthouses in the Northern District of Indiana have been closed to the public until further notice. To limit the risk of spreading the virus, civil proceedings are being conducted by telephone or video-conferencing, if necessary, or continued to a date after May 1, 2020. See General Orders 2020-05 and 2020-06. When the courthouses reopen, the court will contact lead counsel and select a date and time for the next status conference. Signed by Judge Robert L Miller, Jr on 3/19/2020. Associated Cases: 3:12-md-02391-RLM-MGG et al. (dk) [Transferred from Indiana Northern on 11/16/2020.]
March 12, 2020 Opinion or Order Filing 49 MEMORANDUM AND ORDER Memorandum regarding additional discovery and management of remaining cases. Signed by Judge Robert L Miller, Jr on 3/12/20. Associated Cases: 3:12-md-02391-RLM-MGG et al.(jld) [Transferred from Indiana Northern on 11/16/2020.]
March 9, 2020 Filing 48 STATUS CONFERENCE held on 3/9/2020 before Judge Robert L Miller, Jr. Pla appeared by atty B. Fulmer, N. Ward, M. Kranz, and B. Franciskato in person; J. Saunders, P. Shaw, T. Rockstad, and C. Shakib by phone. Dft appeared by atty J. Winter, E. Hanig, J. Tanner, and T. Griffin in person. The court hears from the parties. Written order to follow. (Court Reporter D. Bonk.) Associated Cases: 3:12-md-02391-RLM-MGG et al.(jld) [Transferred from Indiana Northern on 11/16/2020.]
March 6, 2020 Filing 47 RESPONSE by Brian S Franciskato to (3824 in 3:12-md-02391-RLM-MGG) Response/Reply,,,, . Associated Cases: 3:12-md-02391-RLM-MGG et al.(Franciskato PHV, Brian) [Transferred from Indiana Northern on 11/16/2020.]
March 5, 2020 Opinion or Order Filing 46 ORDER CONCERNING REMOTE ATTENDANCE AT STATUS CONFERENCE Call-in information for the status conference on March 9, 2020 at 1:00 p.m. (EDT). Signed by Judge Robert L Miller, Jr on 3/5/20. Associated Cases: 3:12-md-02391-RLM-MGG et al.(jld) [Transferred from Indiana Northern on 11/16/2020.]
March 3, 2020 Filing 45 NOTICE of Appearance by Teresa A Griffin on behalf of Biomet Inc, Biomet Manufacturing Corp, Biomet Orthopedics LLC, Biomet US Reconstruction LLC, Biomet Orthopedics, LLC, Biomet US Reconstruction, LLC, Biomet, Inc., Biomet Manufacturing, Inc., Biomet Orthopedics, LLC, Biomet U.S. Reconstruction, LLC, Biomet, Inc., Biomet U.S. Reconstruction LLC, Biomet Orthopedics Inc, Biomet Manufacturing, LLC, John Cuckler, MD, Zimmer Biomet Holdings, Inc., Biomet Fair Lawn LLC, Biomet LLC, Biomet Manufacturing LLC, Biomet US Reconstruction LLC, Biomet U.S. Reconstruction, LLC, Biomet US Reconstruction LLC, Biomet, Inc, Biomet Manufacturing LLC, Zimmer Biomet Holdings Inc, Alabama Medical Consultants, Inc., Biomet US Reconstruction LLC, Zimmer US Inc, Biomet Manufacturing Inc, Biomet U.S. Reconstruction LLC Associated Cases: 3:12-md-02391-RLM-MGG et al.(Griffin, Teresa) [Transferred from Indiana Northern on 11/16/2020.]
February 7, 2020 Opinion or Order Filing 44 ORDER The March 9, 2020 scheduling conference is converted from a telephonic to an in person hearing. Biomet to file a list of all federal post-remand/transfer cases in which non-case-specific discovery has been allowed over Biomet's opposition and a list of any pending member cases that the court would have jurisdiction to try by February 28, 2020. Signed by Judge Robert L Miller, Jr on 2/7/20. Associated Cases: 3:12-md-02391-RLM-MGG et al.(jld) [Transferred from Indiana Northern on 11/16/2020.]
January 24, 2020 Filing 43 NOTICE OF HEARING Telephonic Status Conference is RESET for 3/9/2020 at 1:00 PM (EDT) in US District Court - South Bend before Judge Robert L Miller Jr.. This is a text only entry.Associated Cases: 3:12-md-02391-RLM-MGG et al.(jld) [Transferred from Indiana Northern on 11/16/2020.]
January 21, 2020 Opinion or Order Filing 42 ORDER : On the court's own motion, the telephonic status conference on January 22, 2020 is VACATED and will be reset by separate order. Text-only order by Judge Robert L Miller, Jr on 1/21/2020. Associated Cases: 3:12-md-02391-RLM-MGG et al. (dk) [Transferred from Indiana Northern on 11/16/2020.]
January 16, 2020 Opinion or Order Filing 41 ORDER CONCERNING REMOTE ATTENDANCE AT STATUS CONFERENCE Call-in information for the telephonic status conference on January 22, 2020 at 1:00 p.m. (EST). Signed by Judge Robert L Miller, Jr on 1/16/20. Associated Cases: 3:12-md-02391-RLM-MGG et al.(jld) [Transferred from Indiana Northern on 11/16/2020.]
November 12, 2019 Filing 40 TELEPHONIC STATUS CONFERENCE held on 11/12/2019 before Judge Robert L Miller, Jr. Pla appeared by atty B. Fulmer and A. Diab. Dft appeared by atty J. Winter and E. Hanig. The Court hears from parties. The next Telephonic Status Conference is set for 1/22/2020 at 1:00 PM (EST) in US District Court - South Bend before Judge Robert L Miller Jr. (Court Reporter D. Bonk.) Associated Cases: 3:12-md-02391-RLM-MGG et al.(jld) [Transferred from Indiana Northern on 11/16/2020.]
November 8, 2019 Opinion or Order Filing 39 ORDER CONCERNING NOVEMBER 12, 2019 TELEPHONIC STATUS CONFERENCE : This matter is set for a telephonic status conference on November 12, 2019 at 1:00 p.m. (EST). The conference number is 720-903-7875, and the conference code is 3131-532#. Please call the line fifteen (15) minutes before the call begins, and identify everyone on the call to the operator. No recording of the status conferences is allowed. Attendees have no speaking parts unless authorized in advance by the court. Signed by Judge Robert L Miller, Jr on 11/8/19. Associated Cases: 3:12-md-02391-RLM-MGG et al. (dk) [Transferred from Indiana Northern on 11/16/2020.]
November 7, 2019 Filing 38 NOTICE: The November 12, 2019 status conference will be conducted by telephone. Plaintiffs' Lead Counsel to make arrangements for the call. Associated Cases: 3:12-md-02391-RLM-MGG et al. (dk) [Transferred from Indiana Northern on 11/16/2020.]
September 24, 2019 NOTICE: On the court's own motion, Status Conference set for 10/7/19 is RESET to 11/12/2019 01:00 PM (EDT) in US District Court - South Bend before Judge Robert L Miller Jr. Associated Cases: 3:12-md-02391-RLM-MGG et al. (dk) [Transferred from Indiana Northern on 11/16/2020.]
August 8, 2019 Filing 37 STATUS CONFERENCE held on 8/8/2019 before Judge Robert L Miller, Jr. Pla appeared by atty Navan Ward. Dft appeared by attys John Winter and Erin Hanig. Topics discussed included the status of discovery in Groups 8A and 8B, remand and transfer of Group 7 cases, and disposition of settled cases. Next status conference set for Monday, October 7, 2019 at 1:00 p.m. (EDT) in US District Court - South Bend before Judge Robert L Miller Jr. (Court Reporter D. Bonk.) Associated Cases: 3:12-md-02391-RLM-MGG et al.(jld) [Transferred from Indiana Northern on 11/16/2020.]
August 7, 2019 Opinion or Order Filing 36 OPINION AND ORDER : Plaintiffs Executive Committees motion to modify future remand/transfer orders [Doc. No. 3767 ] is DENIED. Signed by Judge Robert L Miller, Jr on 8/7/19. Associated Cases: 3:12-md-02391-RLM-MGG et al. (dk) [Transferred from Indiana Northern on 11/16/2020.]
August 6, 2019 Opinion or Order Filing 35 ORDER CONCERNING REMOTE ATTENDANCE AT STATUS CONFERENCE Call-in information for the status conference on August 8, 2019 at 9:30 a.m. (EST).. Signed by Judge Robert L Miller, Jr on 8/6/19. Associated Cases: 3:12-md-02391-RLM-MGG et al.(jld) [Transferred from Indiana Northern on 11/16/2020.]
July 2, 2019 Opinion or Order Filing 34 AMENDED REMAND/TRANSFER SCHEDULE FOR DISCOVERY GROUPS 7 AND 8 This order sets forth the remand and/or transfer deadlines to applicable to Discovery Groups 7, 8A and B. Signed by Judge Robert L Miller, Jr on 7/2/19. Associated Cases: 3:12-md-02391-RLM-MGG et al.(jld) [Transferred from Indiana Northern on 11/16/2020.]
June 26, 2019 Opinion or Order Filing 33 REMAND/TRANSFER SHCEDULE FOR DISCOVERY GROUPS 7 AND 8 This order sets forth the remand and/or transfer deadlines applicable to Discovery Groups 7, 8A, and 8B. Signed by Judge Robert L Miller, Jr on 6/26/2019. Associated Cases: 3:12-md-02391-RLM-MGG et al.(jld) [Transferred from Indiana Northern on 11/16/2020.]
June 25, 2019 Opinion or Order Filing 32 ORDER : The status conference previously scheduled for July 18, 2019 is now RESET for Thursday, August 8, 2019, at 9:30 a.m. (E.D.T.) in US District Court - South Bend before Judge Robert L Miller Jr. Signed by Judge Robert L Miller, Jr on 6/25/19. Associated Cases: 3:12-md-02391-RLM-MGG et al. (dk) [Transferred from Indiana Northern on 11/16/2020.]
May 10, 2019 Opinion or Order Filing 30 ORDER ACTIVATING DISCOVERY GROUP 8B : The Court activates the pool of cases listed on Exhibit A as Group 8B for case-specific discovery. Completed and updated medical records authorizations for Group 8B cases shall be provided to Biomet by July 1, 2019. The parties may engage in case-specific discovery relating to the Group 8B cases until February 11, 2020. Signed by Judge Robert L Miller, Jr on 5/9/19. Associated Cases: 3:12-md-02391-RLM-MGG et al. (dk) [Transferred from Indiana Northern on 11/16/2020.]
May 9, 2019 Opinion or Order Filing 31 MEMORANDUM AND ORDER FOR MAY 9, 2019 STATUS CONFERENCE : Summary of topics discussed and action taken. Next status conference set for July 18, 2019 at 1:30 p.m. (EDT). Signed by Judge Robert L Miller, Jr on 5/9/19. Associated Cases: 3:12-md-02391-RLM-MGG et al. (dk) [Transferred from Indiana Northern on 11/16/2020.]
May 9, 2019 Filing 29 STATUS CONFERENCE held on 5/9/2019 before Judge Robert L Miller, Jr. Pla appeared by atty B. Fulmer. Dft appeared by attys E. Hanig, J. Winter. The court hears from the parties. Next Status Conference set for 7/18/2019 01:30 PM (EDT) in US District Court - South Bend before Judge Robert L Miller Jr. Written memorandum to follow. (Court Reporter T. Gallucci.) Associated Cases: 3:12-md-02391-RLM-MGG et al. (dk) [Transferred from Indiana Northern on 11/16/2020.]
May 7, 2019 Opinion or Order Filing 28 ORDER CONCERNING REMOTE ATTENDANCE AT STATUS CONFERENCE Call-in information for the status conference on May 9, 2019 at 1:30 p.m. (EST).. Signed by Judge Robert L Miller, Jr on 5/7/19. Associated Cases: 3:12-md-02391-RLM-MGG et al.(jld) [Transferred from Indiana Northern on 11/16/2020.]
March 4, 2019 Opinion or Order Filing 27 MEMORANDUM AND ORDER FOR MARCH 4, 2019 STATUS CONFERENCE Summary of topics discussed and action taken. Next status conference set for May 9, 2019 at 1:30 p.m. (EDT). Signed by Judge Robert L Miller, Jr on 3/4/19. Associated Cases: 3:12-md-02391-RLM-MGG et al.(jld) [Transferred from Indiana Northern on 11/16/2020.]
March 4, 2019 Filing 26 STATUS CONFERENCE held on 3/4/2019 before Judge Robert L Miller, Jr. Pla appeared by atty B. Fulmer, N. Ward. Dft appeared by atty E. Hanig, J. Winter. The Court hears from parties. The next Status Conference is set for 5/9/2019 at 1:30 PM (EDT) in US District Court - South Bend before Judge Robert L Miller Jr. Written memorandum to follow. (Court Reporter D. Bonk.) Associated Cases: 3:12-md-02391-RLM-MGG et al.(jld) [Transferred from Indiana Northern on 11/16/2020.]
February 27, 2019 Opinion or Order Filing 25 ORDER CONCERNING REMOTE ATTENDANCE AT STATUS CONFERENCE Call-in information for the Status Conference to be held on 3/4/2019 at 1:30 PM (EDT). Signed by Judge Robert L Miller, Jr on 2/27/19. Associated Cases: 3:12-md-02391-RLM-MGG et al.(jld) [Transferred from Indiana Northern on 11/16/2020.]
January 10, 2019 Opinion or Order Filing 24 MEMORANDUM AND ORDER FOR JANUARY 9, 2019 STATUS CONFERENCE Summary of topics discussed and action taken. Next status conference set for March 4, 2019 at 1:30 p.m. (EST). Signed by Judge Robert L Miller, Jr on 1/10/19. Associated Cases: 3:12-md-02391-RLM-MGG et al.(jld) [Transferred from Indiana Northern on 11/16/2020.]
January 10, 2019 Filing 23 STATUS CONFERENCE held on 1/9/2019 before Judge Robert L Miller, Jr. Pla appeared by atty Navan Ward. Dft appeared by atty Erin Hanig, John Winter. Summary of topics discussed and action taken. Next status conference set for March 4, 2019 at 01:30 PM (EST) in US District Court - South Bend before Judge Robert L Miller Jr. (Court Reporter D. Bonk.) Associated Cases: 3:12-md-02391-RLM-MGG et al.(jld) Modified on 1/11/2019 to correct date hearing held (jld). Modified on 2/1/2019 to correct date hearing held (dk). [Transferred from Indiana Northern on 11/16/2020.]
January 7, 2019 Opinion or Order Filing 22 ORDER CONCERNING REMOTE ATTENDANCE AT STATUS CONFERENCE Call-in information for the status conference on January 9, 2019 at 1:15 p.m. (EST).. Signed by Judge Robert L Miller, Jr on 1/7/19. Associated Cases: 3:12-md-02391-RLM-MGG et al.(jld) [Transferred from Indiana Northern on 11/16/2020.]
November 19, 2018 Filing 21 STATUS CONFERENCE held on 11/15/2018 before Judge Robert L Miller, Jr. Pla appeared by atty Brenda Fulmer. Dft appeared by atty John Winter, Erin Hanig. Topics discussed included status of discovery in Groups 6 and 7 and pending motions. Next status conference set for Wednesday, January 9, 2019 at 1:15 p.m. (EST) in US District Court - South Bend before Judge Robert L Miller Jr. (Court Reporter D. Bonk.) Associated Cases: 3:12-md-02391-RLM-MGG et al.(jld) Modified on 12/13/2018 to correct date of hearing (jld). [Transferred from Indiana Northern on 11/16/2020.]
November 9, 2018 Opinion or Order Filing 20 ORDER Concerning Remote Attendance at Status Conference; set for 11/15/2018 01:15 PM EST by telephone can join via conference call. Signed by Judge Robert L Miller, Jr on 11/9/2018. Associated Cases: 3:12-md-02391-RLM-MGG et al.(lpw) [Transferred from Indiana Northern on 11/16/2020.]
October 1, 2018 Opinion or Order Filing 19 ORDER The court GRANTS the parties' joint motion for an extension of time to submit the proposed Remand Group 2 case list (Doc. No. 3723 ) to/including 10/5/2018. Signed by Judge Robert L Miller, Jr on 10/1/18. Associated Cases: 3:12-md-02391-RLM-MGG et al.(jld) [Transferred from Indiana Northern on 11/16/2020.]
September 24, 2018 Opinion or Order Filing 14 ORDER By agreement of the parties, the November 8 status conference is RESET for Thursday 11/15/2018 at 1:15 PM (EST) in US District Court - South Bend before Judge Robert L Miller Jr.. Signed by Judge Robert L Miller, Jr on 9/24/18. Associated Cases: 3:12-md-02391-RLM-MGG et al.(jld) [Transferred from Indiana Northern on 11/16/2020.]
September 21, 2018 Opinion or Order Filing 13 MEMORANDUM AND ORDER FOR SEPTEMBER 19, 2018 STATUS CONFERENCE Summary of topics discussed and action taken. Next status conference set for November 8, 2018 at 1:15 p.m. (EST).. Signed by Judge Robert L Miller, Jr on 9/21/18. Associated Cases: 3:12-md-02391-RLM-MGG et al.(jld) [Transferred from Indiana Northern on 11/16/2020.]
September 19, 2018 Opinion or Order Filing 12 ORDER The court GRANTS the defendants' 3178 Motion to add Attorneys J. Joseph Tanner, Adrienne Franco Busby, Andrew L. Campbell, and Stephanie N. Russo as Co-Liaison Counsel. Signed by Judge Robert L Miller, Jr on 9/19/2018. Associated Cases: 3:12-md-02391-RLM-MGG et al.(jld) [Transferred from Indiana Northern on 11/16/2020.]
September 19, 2018 Filing 11 STATUS CONFERENCE held on 9/19/2018 before Judge Robert L Miller, Jr. Pla appeared by atty N. Ward and B. Fulmer (by phone). Dft appeared by atty E. Hanig, J. Winter, J. LaDue, J. Tanner (in person). The Court hears from parties. Written order to follow. The next Status Conference is set for 11/8/2018 at 1:15 PM (EDT) in US District Court - South Bend before Judge Robert L Miller Jr. (Court Reporter D. Bonk.) Associated Cases: 3:12-md-02391-RLM-MGG et al.(jld) [Transferred from Indiana Northern on 11/16/2020.]
September 18, 2018 Filing 18 NOTICE of Appearance by Adrienne Franco Busby on behalf of Biomet Inc, Biomet Orthopedics LLC.(ksc) [Transferred from Indiana Northern on 11/16/2020.]
September 18, 2018 Filing 17 NOTICE of Appearance by Stephanie N Russo on behalf of Biomet Orthopedics, LLC, Biomet, Inc.(ksc) [Transferred from Indiana Northern on 11/16/2020.]
September 18, 2018 Filing 16 NOTICE of Appearance by Andrew L Campbell on behalf of Biomet Inc, Biomet Orthopedics LLC. (ksc) [Transferred from Indiana Northern on 11/16/2020.]
September 18, 2018 Filing 15 NOTICE of Appearance by J Joseph Tanner on behalf of Biomet Inc, Biomet Orthopedics LLC.(ksc) [Transferred from Indiana Northern on 11/16/2020.]
September 12, 2018 Filing 10 NOTICE of Appearance by John D LaDue on behalf of Biomet Manufacturing, LLC, Biomet Orthopedics, LLC, Biomet U.S. Reconstruction, LLC, Biomet, Inc (LaDue, John) [Transferred from Indiana Northern on 11/16/2020.]
September 12, 2018 Filing 9 NOTICE of Appearance by Erin Linder Hanig on behalf of Biomet Manufacturing, LLC, Biomet Orthopedics, LLC, Biomet U.S. Reconstruction, LLC, Biomet, Inc (Hanig, Erin) [Transferred from Indiana Northern on 11/16/2020.]
September 12, 2018 Opinion or Order Filing 8 ORDER CONCERNING REMOTE ATTENDANCE AT STATUS CONFERENCE Call-in information for the status conference on September 19, 2018 at 1:30 p.m. (E.D.T.). Signed by Judge Robert L Miller, Jr on 9/12/18. Associated Cases: 3:12-md-02391-RLM-MGG et al.(jld) [Transferred from Indiana Northern on 11/16/2020.]
September 6, 2018 Opinion or Order Filing 7 ORDER OF TRANSFER UNDER 28 U.S.C. 1404(a) AND EXPLANATION TO RECEIVING COURTS Pursuant to the court's prior orders and 28 USC 1404(a), the Clerk of Court is ORDERED TO TRANSFER the cases listed on Exhibit A to the venues agreed upon by the parties and designated in the order. Signed by Judge Robert L Miller, Jr on 9/6/18. Associated Cases: 3:12-md-02391-RLM-MGG et al.(jld) [Transferred from Indiana Northern on 11/16/2020.]
September 6, 2018 Filing 6 SUGGESTION OF REMAND/EXPLANATION TO TRANSFEROR COURTS Pursuant to 28 USC 1407(a) and Panel Rule 10.1(b), the court suggests that the Judicial Panel on Multidistrict Litigation remand the cases listed in Exhibit A to the districts from which they were transferred. Signed by Judge Robert L Miller, Jr on 9/6/18. Associated Cases: 3:12-md-02391-RLM-MGG et al.(jld) (A copy of this Order was emailed to the Judicial Panel on Multidistrict Litigation on 9/6/2018) [Transferred from Indiana Northern on 11/16/2020.]
September 5, 2018 Filing 5 Summons Issued as to Biomet Manufacturing, LLC, Biomet Orthopedics, LLC, Biomet U.S. Reconstruction, LLC, Biomet, Inc. NOTE:The attached document is accessible by court personnel only. Summons forms that were electronically submitted to the court for issuance will be returned to counsel via e-mail. (jld) [Transferred from Indiana Northern on 11/16/2020.]
September 5, 2018 Judge Robert L Miller, Jr and Magistrate Judge Michael G Gotsch, Sr added. (NEW CASE) (jld) [Transferred from Indiana Northern on 11/16/2020.]
August 31, 2018 Opinion or Order Filing 4 ORDER granting #3 Application to Appear Pro Hac Vice of Attorney David J Rashid. Signed by Judge Robert L Miller, Jr on 8/31/18. (jld) (Additional attachment(s) added on 9/5/2018: #1 Restricted Ink Signature) (jld). [Transferred from Indiana Northern on 11/16/2020.]
August 31, 2018 Filing 3 MDL APPLICATION for Attorney David J Rashid to Appear Pro Hac Vice on behalf of Plaintiff Ruth Elliott ;. (jld) [Transferred from Indiana Northern on 11/16/2020.]
August 31, 2018 Filing 2 NOTICE by Ruth Elliott Notice of Related Case (Rashid PHV, David) [Transferred from Indiana Northern on 11/16/2020.]
August 31, 2018 Filing 1 COMPLAINT with Jury Demand against All Defendants ( Filing fee $ 400 receipt number 0755-3667611.), filed by Ruth Elliott. (Attachments: #1 Civil Cover Sheet, #2 Proposed Summons, #3 Proposed Summons, #4 Proposed Summons, #5 Proposed Summons)(Rashid PHV, David) [Transferred from Indiana Northern on 11/16/2020.]

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Defendant: Biomet Orthopedics, LLC
Represented By: Stephanie N Russo
Represented By: John Joseph Tanner
Represented By: Teresa A Griffin
Represented By: Erin Linder Hanig
Represented By: John David LaDue
Represented By: Andrew L Campbell
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Defendant: Biomet U.S. Reconstruction, LLC
Represented By: Teresa A Griffin
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Represented By: Heather Lyn Burgess
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Defendant: Biomet Manufacturing, LLC.
Represented By: Teresa A Griffin
Represented By: Erin Linder Hanig
Represented By: John David LaDue
Represented By: Heather Lyn Burgess
Represented By: Ruben Ignacio Gonzalez
Represented By: Elizabeth Anne Wurm
Represented By: John A. Roberts
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Defendant: Biomet Inc
Represented By: Stephanie N Russo
Represented By: John Joseph Tanner
Represented By: Teresa A Griffin
Represented By: Erin Linder Hanig
Represented By: John David LaDue
Represented By: Andrew L Campbell
Represented By: Adrienne Franco Busby
Represented By: Heather Lyn Burgess
Represented By: Ruben Ignacio Gonzalez
Represented By: Elizabeth Anne Wurm
Represented By: John A. Roberts
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Plaintiff: Ruth Elliott
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