Ernst v. Johnson & Johnson
Plaintiff: Michael Ernst
Defendant: Johnson & Johnson
Case Number: 2:2019cv00035
Filed: March 19, 2019
Court: US District Court for the Eastern District of Kentucky
Presiding Judge: William O Bertelsman
Referring Judge: David L Bunning
2 Judge: Candace J Smith
Nature of Suit: Personal Inj. Prod. Liability
Cause of Action: 28 U.S.C. § 1332
Jury Demanded By: Defendant
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November 20, 2019 Opinion or Order Filing 19 VIRTUAL ORDER: granting #16 MOTION for Sarah E. Johnston to Appear Pro Hac Vice on behalf of Defendant Johnson & Johnson, the requirements of Joint Local Civil Rule 83.2 having been satisfied. Signed by Magistrate Judge Candace J. Smith on 11/20/2019. (TJZ)cc: COR, Sarah Johnston via US Mail w/Registration Form
November 19, 2019 ***FILE SUBMITTED TO CHAMBERS of Candace J. Smith for review: #18 Notice re Motion for Pro Hac Vice #16 . (TJZ)
November 18, 2019 Filing 18 NOTICE by Johnson & Johnson of Supplement to Motion to Admit Pro Hac Vice (Folland, Robert)
November 18, 2019 Opinion or Order Filing 17 ORDER: The pro hac vice motion of Sarah E. Johnston #16 is taken under advisement, pending counsel filing a supplement providing the necessary additional information by no later than 11/27/2019. Signed by Magistrate Judge Candace J. Smith on 11/18/2019.(TJZ)cc: COR, Sarah Johnston via US Mail
November 15, 2019 BAR STATUS Check completed re #16 MOTION for Sarah E. Johnston to Appear Pro Hac Vice by Johnson & Johnson ( Filing fee $125; receipt number 0643-4521151). (TJZ)
November 15, 2019 ***MOTION SUBMITTED TO CHAMBERS of Candace J. Smith for review: re #16 MOTION for Sarah E. Johnston to Appear Pro Hac Vice by Johnson & Johnson ( Filing fee $125; receipt number 0643-4521151) (TJZ)
November 14, 2019 Filing 16 MOTION for Sarah E. Johnston to Appear Pro Hac Vice by Johnson & Johnson ( Filing fee $125; receipt number 0643-4521151)Motions referred to Candace J. Smith. (Attachments: #1 Supplement SEJ State Bar of California Certificate of Good Standing, #2 Proposed Order Order Granting Motion for Admission PHV Johnston)(Folland, Robert)
November 6, 2019 Opinion or Order Filing 15 ORDER: Joint motion for extension of time #14 is granted. Deadline for Completion of Fact Discovery and Status Report is 2/14/2020. Deadline for Expert Disclosure and Reports Pursuant for plaintiff is 2/21/2020, for Defendant is 3/24/2020. Deadline for Completion of Expert Discovery is for plaintiff is 3/13/2020, for Defendants 4/6/2020. Deadline for Status Report is 4/6/2020. Dispositive Motion deadline is 4/20/2020. Deadline for Submission of Other Pre-Trial Motions is 5/18/2020. Signed by Magistrate Judge Candace J. Smith on 11/6/2019.(TJZ)cc: COR
November 1, 2019 Filing 14 MOTION for Extension of Time to Complete Discovery by Johnson & Johnson Motions referred to Candace J. Smith. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit A (proposed order), #2 Exhibit B (consent email))(Folland, Robert)
October 25, 2019 ***FILE SUBMITTED TO CHAMBERS of Candace J. Smith for review: #13 Status Report (TJZ)
October 24, 2019 Filing 13 STATUS REPORT by Johnson & Johnson. (Folland, Robert)
May 13, 2019 Opinion or Order Filing 12 SCHEDULING ORDER: 1. Rule 26(a)(1) disclosures due by 5/24/19. 2. Completion of fact discovery due by 10/17/19. 3. Status Report due by 10/17/19. 4. Rule 26(a)(2) Expert Witness Reports due from Plaintiff by 10/24/19 and from Defendant by 11/25/19. 5. Completion of Expert Discovery. Plaintiffs' experts' depositions due by 11/14/19. Defendants' experts' depositions due by 12/9/19. 6. Status Reports due by 12/9/19. 7. Dispositive Motions due by 12/23/19. 8. Other pretrial motions due by 1/20/2020. 9. Deadline extensions must be requested prior to expiration of the current deadline and be supported by good cause.. Signed by Magistrate Judge Candace J. Smith on 5/13/2019.(LST)cc: COR
May 7, 2019 Filing 11 JOINT STATUS REPORT OF THE PARTIES by Johnson & Johnson. (Folland, Robert)
April 2, 2019 Opinion or Order Filing 10 ORDER: 1. W/in 21 days from the date of entry of this Order, parties, or counsel if represented by counsel to meet to discuss the nature/basis of the claims and defenses, possibilities for a prompt settlement or resolution of the case. 2. W/in 14 days after the meeting, parties to file a status report containing: a) The proposed discovery plan; b) The parties estimate of the time necessary to file pretrial motions; c) The parties beliefs as to whether the matter is suitable for some form of alternative dispute resolution such as mediation; and 3. The parties estimate as to the probable length of trial.Should the parties find that a joint report is not possible, the parties shall each file individual reports which the Court shall entertain for purposes of setting a Scheduling Order or other appropriate order for the case. Rule 26 Meeting Report due by 5/7/2019.. Signed by Magistrate Judge Candace J. Smith on 4/2/2019.(LST)cc: COR, Pro Se Pla via U.S. Mail
March 26, 2019 Filing 9 ANSWER and Affirmative Defenses to Complaint with Jury Demand by Johnson & Johnson. (Attachments: #1 Cover Letter, #2 Envelope Post Marked 3-25-19)(LST)
March 26, 2019 Opinion or Order Filing 8 REFERRAL ORDER: 1. Matter is referred to Mag. Judge Candace J. Smith including the preparation of a report and recommendation on any dispositive motions. 2. In connection with such reference, the said Magistrate Judge is authorizedto conduct all pretrial and status conferences, to hold all hearings as maybe required, and to rule on non-dispositive motions. Motions in limine will be referred by the Clerk of this Court to the undersigned. Subject to other provisions of law, the final pretrial conference and trial will also be before the undersigned, unless the parties consent to trial by a Magistrate Judge. Signed by Judge David L. Bunning on 3/26/2019.(LST)cc: COR, Pro Se Plaintiff via U.S. Mail
March 21, 2019 Opinion or Order Filing 6 ORDER: That this matter be, and it is, hereby reassigned to the Honorable David L. Bunning, Judge of the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Kentucky. Signed by Judge William O. Bertelsman on 3/21/2019.(ECO)cc: COR, Mailed copy to Michael Ernst Pro Se Plaintiff and Attorney Robert Folland.
March 19, 2019 Opinion or Order Filing 5 STANDING ORDER re: Disclosure of Contact Information: 1. pro se litigants must provide current telephone number, residential address, & if different, mailing address. 2. pro se litigants must provide written notice of change of residential address, & if different, mailing address. 3. Clerk file copy of Order in all non-prisoner pro se actions. Failure to provide required information or change of address may result in appropriate sanctions. Signed by Judge Karen K. Caldwell on 5/6/2016.(ECO)cc: COR
March 19, 2019 Filing 4 IMPORTANT NOTICE to Pro Se Filer: Information relating to pro se filings and F.R.Civ.P. 5.2 requiring personal identifiers be partially redacted from documents filed with the court. #Click here for more information on the rules. It is the sole responsibility of counsel and the parties to comply with the rules requiring redaction of personal data identifiers.cc: pro se filer via U.S. Mail (Attachments: #1 Sample Caption Page)(ECO)
March 19, 2019 Filing 3 FRCP 7.1 DISCLOSURE STATEMENT by Johnson & Johnson identifying Other Affiliate Johnson & Johnson Consumer Inc. for Johnson & Johnson. (ECO)
March 19, 2019 Filing 1 NOTICE OF REMOVAL from Boone Circuit Court, case number 19-CI-00176. ( Filing fee $400; receipt number 2012295), filed by Johnson & Johnson. (Attachments: #1 State Court Record Exhibit D1, #2 State Court Record Exhibit D2-Notice of Filing Notice of Removal, #3 Civil Cover Sheet, #4 FedEx Envelope dated 3/18/19, #5 Receipt #2012295-Civil Filing Fee)(ECO)
March 19, 2019 Conflict Check run. (ECO)

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Represented By: Robert C. Folland
Represented By: Sarah E. Johnston
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