Epel et al v. GlaxoSmithKline LLC d/b/a GlaxoSmithKline
Plaintiff: Kevin Epel, Tracey and Kevin Epel, as Parents and Natural Guardians of M.E., a minor and Tracey Epel
Defendant: GlaxoSmithKline LLC d/b/a GlaxoSmithKline
Case Number: 1:2020cv11983
Filed: November 3, 2020
Court: US District Court for the District of Massachusetts
Presiding Judge: F Dennis Saylor
Nature of Suit: Personal Injury: Health Care/Pharmaceutical Personal Injury Product Liability
Cause of Action: 28 U.S.C. § 1332
Jury Demanded By: Plaintiff
Docket Report

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Date Filed Document Text
December 21, 2020 Filing 18 NOTICE is hereby given that an official transcript of a proceeding has been filed by the court reporter in the above-captioned matter. Counsel are referred to the Court's Transcript Redaction Policy, available on the court website at #http://www.mad.uscourts.gov/attorneys/general-info.htm Associated Cases: 1:15-md-02657-FDS et al.(Coppola, Katelyn)
December 21, 2020 Filing 17 Transcript of Status Conference/Motion Hearing held on December 16, 2020, before Chief Judge F. Dennis Saylor IV. The Transcript may be purchased through the Court Reporter, viewed at the public terminal, or viewed through PACER after it is released. Court Reporter Name and Contact Information: Valerie OHara at vaohara@gmail.com. Redaction Request due 1/11/2021. Redacted Transcript Deadline set for 1/21/2021. Release of Transcript Restriction set for 3/22/2021. Associated Cases: 1:15-md-02657-FDS et al.(Coppola, Katelyn)
December 16, 2020 Filing 16 NOTICE re: Status Conference set for 1/22/2021 at 11:00 AM in Remote Proceeding: Boston before Chief Judge F. Dennis Saylor IV.Counsel of record: To gain access to the hearing, please register at the following address: https://https://forms.mad.uscourts.gov/courtlist.html. (Counsel shall select "Public" as 'Sign-up Type'. Counsel shall enter Display Name and telephone number, for video access.)This hearing will be conducted by video conference. If you have technical or compatibility issues with the technology, please notify the session's courtroom deputy as soon as possible.Access to the hearing will be made available to the media and public. In order to gain access to the hearing, you must sign up at the following address: https://https://forms.mad.uscourts.gov/courtlist.html.For questions regarding access to hearings, you may refer to the Court's general orders and public notices available on www.mad.uscourts.gov or contact media@mad.uscourts.gov.Persons granted remote access to proceedings are reminded of the general prohibition against photographing, recording, and rebroadcasting of court proceedings. Violations of these prohibitions may result in sanctions, including removal of court-issued media credentials, restricted entry to future hearings, or denial of entry to future hearings, and such other sanctions, including for contempt of court, as may be deemed appropriate or necessary by the court. Associated Cases: 1:15-md-02657-FDS et al.(Bono, Christine)
December 16, 2020 Filing 15 Electronic Clerk's Notes for proceedings held before Chief Judge F. Dennis Saylor, IV: Status Conference held on 12/16/2020. 1) The Court heard updates on the current total of federal and state filings.2) The Court heard updates on discovery regarding supplemental disclosures from Novartis. 3) The parties updated the Court on 45 Order to Show Cause in Ratliff v. GSK, 20-cv-10047, 31 Order to Show Cause in Roland v. GSK, 20-cv-10901, and 19 Motion for Order to Show Cause in Nelson v. GSK, 20-cv-11210, the last of which remained under advisement by the Court.4) A hearing was held on 2044 and 2046 , the supplemental briefing ordered by the Court on the effect that the FDA's recent action taken on Novartis's proposed labeling changes has on GSK's outstanding federal preemption motion. The Court took this matter under advisement. 5) The Court set a status conference for Friday, January 22, 2021 at 11:00 a.m. The conference shall be conducted by video conference. The clerk shall post video conference information on the docket via a separate entry. (Court Reporter: Valerie OHara at vaohara@gmail.com.)(Attorneys present: Various) Associated Cases: 1:15-md-02657-FDS et al.(Bono, Christine)
November 23, 2020 Filing 14 NOTICE is hereby given that an official transcript of a proceeding has been filed by the court reporter in the above-captioned matter. Counsel are referred to the Court's Transcript Redaction Policy, available on the court website at #http://www.mad.uscourts.gov/attorneys/general-info.htm Associated Cases: 1:15-md-02657-FDS et al.(Coppola, Katelyn)
November 23, 2020 Filing 13 Transcript of Status Conference held on November 16, 2020, before Chief Judge F. Dennis Saylor IV. The Transcript may be purchased through the Court Reporter, viewed at the public terminal, or viewed through PACER after it is released. Court Reporter Name and Contact Information: Valerie OHara at vaohara@gmail.com. Redaction Request due 12/14/2020. Redacted Transcript Deadline set for 12/24/2020. Release of Transcript Restriction set for 2/22/2021. Associated Cases: 1:15-md-02657-FDS et al.(Coppola, Katelyn)
November 16, 2020 Filing 12 NOTICE re: Status Conference set for 12/16/2020 at 11:00 AM in Remote Proceeding: Boston before Chief Judge F. Dennis Saylor IV. Counsel of record: To gain access to the hearing, please register at the following address: https://https://forms.mad.uscourts.gov/courtlist.html. (Counsel shall select "Public" as 'Sign-up Type'. Counsel shall enter Display Name and telephone number, for video access.)This hearing will be conducted by video conference. If you have technical or compatibility issues with the technology, please notify the session's courtroom deputy as soon as possible.Access to the hearing will be made available to the media and public. In order to gain access to the hearing, you must sign up at the following address: https://https://forms.mad.uscourts.gov/courtlist.html.For questions regarding access to hearings, you may refer to the Court's general orders and public notices available on www.mad.uscourts.gov or contact media@mad.uscourts.gov.Persons granted remote access to proceedings are reminded of the general prohibition against photographing, recording, and rebroadcasting of court proceedings. Violations of these prohibitions may result in sanctions, including removal of court-issued media credentials, restricted entry to future hearings, or denial of entry to future hearings, and such other sanctions, including for contempt of court, as may be deemed appropriate or necessary by the court. Associated Cases: 1:15-md-02657-FDS et al.(Bono, Christine)
November 16, 2020 Filing 11 Electronic Clerk's Notes for proceedings held before Chief Judge F. Dennis Saylor, IV: Status Conference held on 11/16/2020.1) The Court heard updates on the current total of federal and state filings.2) The Court heard updates on discovery regarding supplemental disclosures from Novartis. 3) A colloquy was held regarding 2027 Notice by GSK of FDA's Rejection of Proposed Labeling Changes. The Court ordered supplemental briefing on the effect of this development on GSK's outstanding federal preemption motion and any other outstanding motions. The Court ordered the briefs to be submitted by Thursday, December 3, 2020, with any response due by Thursday, December 10, 2020. The Court set a hearing on the matter for the next status conference on December 16, 2020.4) The parties informed the Court that Dr. Abdulla's deposition was rescheduled for Thursday, November 19, 2020 at 10:00 am EST. 5) A colloquy was held on 19 GSK's Motion for Order to Show Cause and 32 Plaintiffs' Counsel's Motion to Withdraw as Attorney in Nelson, 20-cv-11210. The Court took the matter under advisement.6) The Court set a status conference for December 16, 2020 at 11:00 am. The conference shall be conducted by video conference. The clerk shall post video conference information on the docket via a separate entry. (Court Reporter: Valerie OHara at vaohara@gmail.com.)(Attorneys present: Various) Associated Cases: 1:15-md-02657-FDS et al.(Bono, Christine)
November 6, 2020 Filing 10 NOTICE of Appearance by Jennifer M. Stevenson on behalf of GlaxoSmithKline LLC d/b/a GlaxoSmithKline (Stevenson, Jennifer)
November 6, 2020 Filing 9 WAIVER OF SERVICE Returned Executed by Tracey Epel, Tracey and Kevin Epel, as Parents and Natural Guardians of M.E., a minor, Kevin Epel. GlaxoSmithKline LLC d/b/a GlaxoSmithKline waiver sent on 11/3/2020, answer due 1/4/2021. (Attachments: #1 Certificate of Service)(Baden, Kimberly)
November 6, 2020 Filing 8 NOTICE of Appearance by Jennifer M. Stevenson on behalf of GlaxoSmithKline LLC d/b/a GlaxoSmithKline (Stevenson, Jennifer)
November 3, 2020 Filing 7 NOTICE is hereby given that an official transcript of a proceeding has been filed by the court reporter in the above-captioned matter. Counsel are referred to the Court's Transcript Redaction Policy, available on the court website at #http://www.mad.uscourts.gov/attorneys/general-info.htm Associated Cases: 1:15-md-02657-FDS et al.(Coppola, Katelyn)
November 3, 2020 Filing 6 Transcript of Status Conference via Zoom Conference held on November 3, 2020, before Chief Judge F. Dennis Saylor IV. The Transcript may be purchased through the Court Reporter, viewed at the public terminal, or viewed through PACER after it is released. Court Reporter Name and Contact Information: Valerie OHara at vaohara@gmail.com. Redaction Request due 11/24/2020. Redacted Transcript Deadline set for 12/4/2020. Release of Transcript Restriction set for 2/1/2021. Associated Cases: 1:15-md-02657-FDS et al.(Coppola, Katelyn)
November 3, 2020 Filing 5 Summons Issued as to GlaxoSmithKline LLC d/b/a GlaxoSmithKline. Counsel receiving this notice electronically should download this summons, complete one for each defendant and serve it in accordance with Fed.R.Civ.P. 4 and LR 4.1. Summons will be mailed to plaintiff(s) not receiving notice electronically for completion of service. (Currie, Haley)
November 3, 2020 Filing 4 NOTICE OF MDL CASE OPENED, Direct file in the District of Massachusetts; Epel, et al v. GlaxoSmithKline LLC d/b/a GlaxoSmithKline. In Re: Zofran (Ondansetron) Products Liability Litigation, MDL 2657. (Finn, Mary)
November 3, 2020 Filing 3 ELECTRONIC NOTICE of Case Assignment. Chief Judge F. Dennis Saylor, IV assigned to case. (Finn, Mary)
November 3, 2020 Filing 2 NOTICE of Appearance by Ann E. Rice Ervin on behalf of Kevin Epel, Tracey Epel, Tracey and Kevin Epel, as Parents and Natural Guardians of M.E., a minor (Rice Ervin, Ann)
November 3, 2020 Filing 1 COMPLAINT against GlaxoSmithKline LLC d/b/a GlaxoSmithKline Filing fee: $ 400, receipt number 0101-8493874 (Fee Status: Filing Fee paid), filed by Kevin Epel, Tracey Epel, Tracey and Kevin Epel, as Parents and Natural Guardians of M.E., a minor. (Attachments: #1 Civil Cover Sheet Civil Cover Sheet)(Baden, Kimberly)

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