Grisham et al v. Covidien, Inc. et al

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Grisham et al v. Covidien, Inc. et al

Plaintiff:	Michele Grisham and Brenda Thompson
Defendant:	Covidien LLC doing business as Covidien L.P. formerly known as Tyco Healthcare Group LP, Covidien Inc., Covidien LTD, Covidien P.L.C., Covidien Holding Inc., Medtronic USA INC., Medtronic PL, Tyco Healthcare Group LP, Tyco International Ltd., Tyco International Group S.A., Surgical Solutions Group, United States Surgical Corp, Sofradim Production SAS, Sofradim Corp., Covidien L.P., COVIDIEN SALES LLC, Tyco International Inc. and Medtronic PLC
Case Number:	1:2022cv10896
Filed:	June 9, 2022
Court:	US District Court for the District of Massachusetts
Presiding Judge:	Patti B Saris
Nature of Suit:	Personal Injury: Health Care/Pharmaceutical Personal Injury Product Liability
Cause of Action:	28 U.S.C. § 1332 Diversity-Product Liability
Jury Demanded By:	Both

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Date Filed	Document Text
July 13, 2022	Filing 76 ELECTRONIC NOTICE OF RESETTING STATUS CONFERENCE BY VIDEO: The STATUS CONFERENCE IS RESET FROM 7/15/2022 to 8/17/2022 at 2:30 PM BY VIDEO before Judge Patti B. Saris. Counsel of record: To gain access to the hearing, please register at the following address: 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://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: 1:22-md-03029-PBS et al.(Geraldino-Karasek, Clarilde)
July 12, 2022	Filing 75 NOTICE of Appearance by Adam M. Evans on behalf of Michele Grisham, Brenda Thompson (Evans, Adam)
July 12, 2022	Filing 74 NOTICE of Appearance by Joseph G. Petrosinelli on behalf of COVIDIEN SALES LLC, Covidien Holding Inc., Covidien Inc., Covidien L.P., Covidien LLC, Covidien LTD, Covidien P.L.C., Medtronic PL, Medtronic PLC, Medtronic USA INC., Sofradim Corp., Sofradim Production SAS, Surgical Solutions Group, Tyco Healthcare Group LP, Tyco International Group S.A., Tyco International Inc., Tyco International Ltd., United States Surgical Corp (Petrosinelli, Joseph)
July 12, 2022	Filing 73 NOTICE of Appearance by Jessica C. Wilson on behalf of COVIDIEN SALES LLC, Covidien Holding Inc., Covidien Inc., Covidien L.P., Covidien LLC, Covidien LTD, Covidien P.L.C., Medtronic PL, Medtronic PLC, Medtronic USA INC., Sofradim Corp., Sofradim Production SAS, Surgical Solutions Group, Tyco Healthcare Group LP, Tyco International Group S.A., Tyco International Inc., Tyco International Ltd., United States Surgical Corp (Wilson, Jessica)
July 12, 2022	Filing 72 NOTICE of Appearance by Loren Brown on behalf of COVIDIEN SALES LLC, Covidien Holding Inc., Covidien Inc., Covidien L.P., Covidien LLC, Covidien LTD, Covidien P.L.C., Sofradim Corp., Sofradim Production SAS, Surgical Solutions Group, Tyco Healthcare Group LP, Tyco International Group S.A., Tyco International Inc., Tyco International Ltd., United States Surgical Corp (Brown, Loren)
July 1, 2022	Filing 71 NOTICE OF CORRECTION: NOTICE of Appearance filed in error. Attorney Kelsey Stokes terminated as to plaintiff Michele Grisham and Docket Entry modified and PDF document attached removed accordingly on 7/7/2022 (Geraldino-Karasek, Clarilde). (Stokes, Kelsey)
June 27, 2022	Filing 70 Judge Patti B. Saris: ORDER entered. MDL Orders No. 3 Associated Cases: 1:22-md-03029-PBS et al.(Geraldino-Karasek, Clarilde)
June 27, 2022	Filing 69 Judge Patti B. Saris: ORDER entered. MDL Orders No. 2 Associated Cases: 1:22-md-03029-PBS et al.(Geraldino-Karasek, Clarilde)
June 27, 2022	Filing 68 Judge Patti B. Saris: ORDER entered. MDL Orders No. 1 Associated Cases: 1:22-md-03029-PBS et al.(Geraldino-Karasek, Clarilde)
June 27, 2022	Filing 67 Judge Patti B. Saris: ORDER entered. MDL Order No. 4 re STATUS CONFERENCE SET FOR 7/15/2022 02:00 PM BY VIDEO before Judge Patti B. Saris. Associated Cases: 1:22-md-03029-PBS et al.(Geraldino-Karasek, Clarilde)
June 27, 2022	Filing 66 ELECTRONIC NOTICE OF HEARING BY VIDEO: STATUS CONFERENCE SET FOR 7/15/2022 02:00 PM BY VIDEO before Judge Patti B. Saris. Counsel of record: To gain access to the hearing, please register at the following address: #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://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.govor 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: 1:22-md-03029-PBS et al.(Geraldino-Karasek, Clarilde)
June 9, 2022	Filing 65 NOTICE OF MDL CASE OPENED, Direct file in the District of Massachusetts; 1:22-cv-10896-PBS Grisham et al v. Covidien, Inc. et al. In Re: Covidien Hernia Mesh Products Liability Litigation No. II, MDL 3029. (Danieli, Chris)
June 9, 2022	Filing 64 ELECTRONIC NOTICE of Case Assignment. Judge Patti B. Saris assigned to case. (Danieli, Chris)
June 9, 2022	Filing 63 Case transferred in from District of Missouri Western; Case Number 4:21-cv-00656.
June 9, 2022	Filing 62 MDL TRANSFER ORDER, from Karen K. Caldwell, Chair, transferring case to District of Massachusetts to be included in MDL No. 3029. Signed on 6/8/2022. Case electronically transferred. (Ellis, Lindsey)
June 6, 2022	Filing 61 RETURN OF SERVICE of complaint executed by All Plaintiffs. Sofradim Production SAS served on 4/14/2022, answer due 5/5/2022. (Evans, Adam)
May 23, 2022	Filing 60 Before the Court is what is construed as a motion to withdraw as counsel. (Doc. #59.) For good cause shown, the motion is GRANTED. Attorney Omid Banuelos is hereby withdrawn as counsel for Defendants. Defendants shall continue to be represented by their other counsel of record. Signed on 5/23/2022 by District Judge Stephen R. Bough. This is a TEXT ONLY ENTRY. No document is attached. (Richard, Tracey)
May 20, 2022	Filing 59 MOTION to withdraw as attorney Notice of Withdrawal of Omid Banuelos as Counsel filed by Bradley Scott Thomas on behalf of All Defendants. Suggestions in opposition/response due by 6/3/2022 unless otherwise directed by the court. (Attorney Bradley Scott Thomas added to party Covidien LTD(pty:dft), Attorney Bradley Scott Thomas added to party Covidien PLC(pty:dft), Attorney Bradley Scott Thomas added to party Medtronic PL(pty:dft), Attorney Bradley Scott Thomas added to party Medtronic, PLC(pty:dft), Attorney Bradley Scott Thomas added to party Sofradim Production SAS(pty:dft), Attorney Bradley Scott Thomas added to party Surgical Solutions Group(pty:dft), Attorney Bradley Scott Thomas added to party Tyco Healthcare Group LP(pty:dft), Attorney Bradley Scott Thomas added to party Tyco International Group SA(pty:dft), Attorney Bradley Scott Thomas added to party Tyco International Inc.(pty:dft))(Thomas, Bradley)
March 22, 2022	Filing 58 Before the Court is Defendants' Motion to Temporarily Stay All Proceedings. (Doc. #56.) Upon review of the applicable factors and pursuant to the Court's inherent power and broad discretion to stay proceedings, the Court finds that a stay is not warranted. See Sierra Club v. U.S. Army Corps of Eng'rs, 446 F.3d 808, 816 (8th Cir. 2006). Accordingly, Defendants' motion is DENIED. Signed on 3/22/2022 by District Judge Stephen R. Bough. This is a TEXT ONLY ENTRY. No document is attached. (Richard, Tracey)
March 21, 2022	Filing 57 SUGGESTIONS in support re #56 MOTION to stay Temporarily Stay All Proceedings filed by Bradley Scott Thomas on behalf of Defendants Covidien Holding, Inc., Covidien LP, Covidien Sales, LLC, Covidien, Inc., Covidien, LLC, Medtronic USA, Inc., Sofradim Corp, Tyco International Ltd., United States Surgical Corp.. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit Exhibit A - Defendants Motion for Transfer of Related Covidien Hernia Mesh Productions Liability Actions for Coordination Pursuant to 28 U.S.C 1407, #2 Exhibit Exhibit B - Memorandum in Support of Motion for 28 U.S.C. 1407 Transfer and Coordination of Related Covidien Hernia mesh Products Liability Actions, #3 Exhibit Exhibit C - Order -)(Related document(s) #56 ) (Thomas, Bradley)
March 21, 2022	Filing 56 MOTION to stay Temporarily Stay All Proceedings filed by Bradley Scott Thomas on behalf of Covidien Holding, Inc., Covidien LP, Covidien Sales, LLC, Covidien, Inc., Covidien, LLC, Medtronic USA, Inc., Sofradim Corp, Tyco International Ltd., United States Surgical Corp.. Suggestions in opposition/response due by 4/4/2022 unless otherwise directed by the court. (Thomas, Bradley) (Main Document 56 replaced on 3/21/2022) (Houston, Kiambu).
March 8, 2022	Filing 55 ORDER granting #54 motion to appear pro hac vice entered by Clerk of Court. Attorney Troy Alexander Brenes for Michele Grisham and Brenda Thompson allowed to appear pro hac vice. This entry will serve as authorization for the pro hac participation by the attorney. Western District of Missouri Local Rule 5.1 requires documents to be filed electronically. If pro hac vice counsel has not already done so, counsel is directed to immediately register for a WDMO e-filing account for NextGen CM/ECF. This will enable counsel to electronically file documents and receive electronic notification of filings. Register for a WDMO e-filing account at #PACER. This is a TEXT ONLY ENTRY. No document is attached. (Warren, Melissa)
March 8, 2022	Filing 54 Motion to allow Troy A. Brenes to appear pro hac vice (Pro Hac fee $100 receipt number AMOWDC-7836401) filed by Adam M. Evans on behalf of Michele Grisham, Brenda Thompson. (Evans, Adam)
March 4, 2022	SUMMONS REISSUED as to Sofradim Production SAS. (Woods, Gloria)
March 3, 2022	Filing 53 NOTICE of filing - Motion for Transfer of Related Covidien Hernia Mesh Products Liabiliity Actions filed with the Judicial Panel on Multidistrict Litigation. (Attachments: #1 Memorandum of Law in Support of Motion to Transfer and Consolidate, #2 Schedule of Related Actions, #3 Proof of Service)(Jones, Robin)
February 28, 2022	Filing 52 RETURN OF SERVICE of complaint executed by All Plaintiffs. United States Surgical Corp. served on 2/16/2022, answer due 3/9/2022. (Dickerson, Chelsea)
February 23, 2022	NOTICE of filing: Mediation and Assessment Program Reminder: Your post-mediation status report is due within 10 calendar days after the mediation. See MAP FAQs on Court's website for specifics and submit report(s) to: map@mow.uscourts.gov. (ADI, MAP)
February 22, 2022	Filing 51 ANSWER to #23 Amended Complaint on behalf of Covidien Holding, Inc., Covidien LP, Covidien Sales, LLC, Covidien, Inc., Covidien, LLC, Medtronic USA, Inc., Sofradim Corp, Tyco International Ltd., United States Surgical Corp..(Attorney Bradley Scott Thomas added to party Covidien LP(pty:dft), Attorney Bradley Scott Thomas added to party Covidien Sales, LLC(pty:dft), Attorney Bradley Scott Thomas added to party United States Surgical Corp.(pty:dft))(Thomas, Bradley)
February 18, 2022	Filing 50 DESIGNATION OF MEDIATOR naming William Sanders, Jr.(Dickerson, Chelsea)
February 16, 2022	Filing 49 RULES OF JURY TRIAL. Signed on 2/16/2022 by District Judge Stephen R. Bough. (Richard, Tracey)
February 16, 2022	Filing 48 SCHEDULING ORDER: Discovery due by 5/23/2023. Dispositive Motions due by 6/23/2023. Pretrial Conference set for 10/27/2023 at 9:30 AM Courtroom 7B, Kansas City (SRB) before District Judge Stephen R. Bough. Jury Trial set for 11/27/2023 at 9:00 AM in Courtroom 7B, Kansas City (SRB) before District Judge Stephen R. Bough. Signed on 2/16/2022 by District Judge Stephen R. Bough. (Richard, Tracey)
February 16, 2022	Filing 47 Minute Entry. Proceedings held before District Judge Stephen R. Bough: SCHEDULING CONFERENCE held on 2/16/2022. Scheduling Order to be entered. Counsel appearing for Plaintiff(s): Chelsea Dickerson and Adam Evans. Counsel appearing for Defendant(s): Bradley Thomas, Bryan Pratt, Omid Banuelos and Daniel Shanahan. Time in court: 1:50 p.m. to 2:13 p.m. This is a TEXT ONLY ENTRY. No document is attached. (Richard, Tracey)
February 16, 2022	SUMMONS REISSUED as to United States Surgical Corp.. (Woods, Gloria)
February 14, 2022	Filing 46 ORDER granting #42 motion to appear pro hac vice entered by Clerk of Court. Attorney Ana C Reyes for Covidien Holding, Inc., Covidien, Inc., Covidien, LLC, Medtronic USA, Inc., Sofradim Corp and Tyco International Ltd. allowed to appear pro hac vice. This entry will serve as authorization for the pro hac participation by the attorney. Western District of Missouri Local Rule 5.1 requires documents to be filed electronically. If pro hac vice counsel has not already done so, counsel is directed to immediately register for a WDMO e-filing account for NextGen CM/ECF. This will enable counsel to electronically file documents and receive electronic notification of filings. Register for a WDMO e-filing account at #PACER. This is a TEXT ONLY ENTRY. No document is attached. (Berner, Crystal)
February 11, 2022	Filing 45 ORDER granting #43 and #44 motion to appear pro hac vice entered by Clerk of Court. Attorney Daniel P. Shanahan and Omid G. Banuelos for Covidien Holding, Inc., Covidien, Inc., Covidien, LLC, Medtronic USA, Inc., Sofradim Corp, Brenda Thompson, Tyco International Ltd., allowed to appear pro hac vice. This entry will serve as authorization for the pro hac participation by the attorney. Western District of Missouri Local Rule 5.1 requires documents to be filed electronically. If pro hac vice counsel has not already done so, counsel is directed to immediately register for a WDMO e-filing account for NextGen CM/ECF. This will enable counsel to electronically file documents and receive electronic notification of filings. Register for a WDMO e-filing account at #PACER. This is a TEXT ONLY ENTRY. No document is attached. (Berner, Crystal)
February 11, 2022	Filing 44 Motion to allow Omid G. Banuelos to appear pro hac vice (Pro Hac fee $100 receipt number AMOWDC-7801430) filed by Bradley Scott Thomas on behalf of Covidien Holding, Inc., Covidien, Inc., Covidien, LLC, Medtronic USA, Inc., Sofradim Corp, Tyco International Ltd.. (Attachments: #1 Attachment A)(Thomas, Bradley)
February 11, 2022	Filing 43 Motion to allow Daniel P. Shanahan to appear pro hac vice (Pro Hac fee $100 receipt number AMOWDC-7801380) filed by Bradley Scott Thomas on behalf of Covidien Holding, Inc., Covidien, Inc., Covidien, LLC, Medtronic USA, Inc., Sofradim Corp, Tyco International Ltd.. (Attachments: #1 Attachment A)(Thomas, Bradley)
February 11, 2022	Filing 42 Motion to allow Ana C. Reyes to appear pro hac vice (Pro Hac fee $100 receipt number AMOWDC-7801338) filed by Bradley Scott Thomas on behalf of Covidien Holding, Inc., Covidien, Inc., Covidien, LLC, Medtronic USA, Inc., Sofradim Corp, Tyco International Ltd.. (Attachments: #1 Attachment A)(Thomas, Bradley) (Main Document 42 replaced on 2/14/2022 with signed copy) (Berner, Crystal).
February 9, 2022	Filing 41 ORDER denying #26 motion to dismiss case. Signed on 2/9/2022 by District Judge Stephen R. Bough. (Richard, Tracey)
February 8, 2022	Filing 40 REPLY SUGGESTIONS to motion to Dismiss Plaintiffs' First Amended Complaint filed by Bradley Scott Thomas on behalf of Defendants Covidien Holding, Inc., Covidien, Inc., Covidien, LLC, Medtronic USA, Inc., Sofradim Corp, Tyco International Ltd. (Thomas, Bradley) Modified on 2/8/2022 to correct docket entry and remove deadline (Houston, Kiambu).
February 7, 2022	Filing 39 RETURN OF SERVICE of complaint executed by All Plaintiffs. Covidien Sales, LLC served on 1/31/2022, answer due 2/22/2022. (Dickerson, Chelsea)
February 7, 2022	Filing 38 RETURN OF SERVICE of complaint executed by All Plaintiffs. Covidien LP served on 1/31/2022, answer due 2/22/2022. (Dickerson, Chelsea)
February 3, 2022	Filing 37 Supplemental CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE OF INITIAL RULE 26 DISCLOSURES filed by Chelsea E Dickerson on behalf of Plaintiffs Michele Grisham, Brenda Thompson.(Dickerson, Chelsea)
January 31, 2022	Filing 36 NOTICE OF HEARING - This is the official notice for this hearing. This is a TEXT ONLY ENTRY. No document is attached. Scheduling Conference set for 2/16/2022 at 2:00 PM in Courtroom 7B, Kansas City (SRB) before District Judge Stephen R. Bough. (Richard, Tracey)
January 27, 2022	Filing 35 ORDER TRANSFERRING/REASSIGNING CASE. Case has randomly been reassigned to District Judge Stephen R. Bough for all further proceedings. District Judge Fernando J. Gaitan, Jr. is no longer assigned to case. Please make note of the new case number 21-0656-CV-W-SRB. Signed on 1/27/22 by Clerk of Court. This is a TEXT ONLY ENTRY. No document is attached. (Anderson, Christy)
January 27, 2022	Filing 34 ORDER OF RECUSAL. The Clerk of Court is directed to randomly reassign this case for all further proceedings. Signed on 1/27/22 by District Judge Fernando J. Gaitan, Jr. (Anderson, Christy)
January 26, 2022	Filing 33 CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE OF INITIAL RULE 26 DISCLOSURES filed by Chelsea E Dickerson on behalf of Plaintiffs Michele Grisham, Brenda Thompson.(Dickerson, Chelsea)
January 26, 2022	Filing 32 DESIGNATION of Mediator by Covidien Holding, Inc., Covidien, Inc., Covidien, LLC, Medtronic USA, Inc., Sofradim Corp, Tyco International Ltd.. (Thomas, Bradley)
January 26, 2022	Filing 31 STATUS REPORT Joint by Michele Grisham, Brenda Thompson. (Dickerson, Chelsea)
January 26, 2022	Filing 30 CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE OF INITIAL RULE 26 DISCLOSURES filed by Bradley Scott Thomas on behalf of Defendants Covidien Holding, Inc., Covidien, Inc., Covidien, LLC, Medtronic USA, Inc., Sofradim Corp, Tyco International Ltd..(Thomas, Bradley)
January 26, 2022	SUMMONS REISSUED as to Covidien LP, Covidien Sales, LLC. (Melvin, Greg)
January 25, 2022	Filing 29 SUGGESTIONS in opposition re #26 MOTION to dismiss case Defendant's Motion to Dismiss Plaintiffs' First Amended Complaint filed by Chelsea E Dickerson on behalf of Plaintiffs Michele Grisham, Brenda Thompson. Reply suggestions due by 2/8/2022 unless otherwise directed by the court. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit Exhibit A, #2 Exhibit Exhibit B, #3 Exhibit Exhibit C, #4 Exhibit Exhibit D)(Related document(s) #26 ) (Dickerson, Chelsea)
January 18, 2022	Filing 28 CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE by All Plaintiffs filed by Adam M. Evans on behalf of Plaintiffs Michele Grisham, Brenda Thompson.(Evans, Adam)
January 11, 2022	Filing 27 SUGGESTIONS in support re #26 MOTION to dismiss case Defendant's Motion to Dismiss Plaintiffs' First Amended Complaint filed by Bradley Scott Thomas on behalf of Defendants Covidien Holding, Inc., Covidien, Inc., Covidien, LLC, Medtronic USA, Inc., Sofradim Corp, Tyco International Ltd.. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit A, #2 Exhibit B)(Related document(s) #26 ) (Thomas, Bradley)
January 11, 2022	Filing 26 MOTION to dismiss case Defendant's Motion to Dismiss Plaintiffs' First Amended Complaint filed by Bradley Scott Thomas on behalf of Covidien Holding, Inc., Covidien, Inc., Covidien, LLC, Medtronic USA, Inc., Sofradim Corp, Tyco International Ltd.. Suggestions in opposition/response due by 1/25/2022 unless otherwise directed by the court. (Thomas, Bradley)
January 11, 2022	SUMMONS ISSUED as to Covidien LP, Covidien Sales, LLC, United States Surgical Corp.. (Woods, Gloria)
January 5, 2022	Filing 25 Defendants Motion to Dismiss (Doc. No. 19) is DENIED AS MOOT, given thatplaintiffs have filed an amended complaint (Doc. No. 23). Signed on 1/5/22 by District Judge Fernando J. Gaitan, Jr. (Diefenbach, Tracy)
January 3, 2022	Filing 24 Before this Court is #18 PLAINTIFFS' MOTION FOR EXTENSION OF TIME FOR SERVICE OF PROCESS. No opposition being filed, and for good cause shown, the motion is granted. The service deadline is hereby extended until March 9, 2022.. Signed on 1/3/22 by District Judge Fernando J. Gaitan, Jr. This is a TEXT ONLY ENTRY. No document is attached. (Diefenbach, Tracy)
December 28, 2021	Filing 23 AMENDED COMPLAINT against All Defendants filed by Chelsea E Dickerson on behalf of All Plaintiffs.(Dickerson, Chelsea)
December 15, 2021	Filing 22 AMENDED NOTICE OF INCLUSION FOR MEDIATION AND ASSESSMENT PROGRAM (MAP). REVIEW NOTICE AND MAP GENERAL ORDER CAREFULLY FOR IMPORTANT CHANGES, DEADLINES AND REQUIREMENTS.Notice of MAP reassignment to an outside mediator. (Attachments: #1 MAP General Order)(Woods, Gloria)
December 15, 2021	Filing 21 RULE 16 NOTICE. Proposed scheduling order due by 1/28/2022. Rule 26 conference due by 1/14/2022. Signed on 12/15/21 by District Judge Fernando J. Gaitan, Jr. (Diefenbach, Tracy)
December 14, 2021	Filing 20 SUGGESTIONS in support re #19 MOTION to dismiss case filed by Bradley Scott Thomas on behalf of Defendants Covidien Holding, Inc., Covidien, Inc., Covidien, LLC, Medtronic USA, Inc., Sofradim Corp, Tyco International Ltd.. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit A)(Related document(s) #19 ) (Thomas, Bradley) (Attachment 1 replaced on 12/15/2021 at the request of filer; incorrect document selected during initial upload; NEF regenerated) (Ellis, Lindsey).
December 14, 2021	Filing 19 MOTION to dismiss case filed by Bradley Scott Thomas on behalf of Covidien Holding, Inc., Covidien, Inc., Covidien, LLC, Medtronic USA, Inc., Sofradim Corp, Tyco International Ltd.. Suggestions in opposition/response due by 12/28/2021 unless otherwise directed by the court. (Attorney Bradley Scott Thomas added to party Sofradim Corp(pty:dft))(Thomas, Bradley)
December 6, 2021	SUMMONS REISSUED as to Medtronic PL. c/o Corporation Service Company - Registered Agent. (Woods, Gloria)
December 3, 2021	Filing 18 MOTION for extension of time to Effect Service of Process filed by Adam M. Evans on behalf of Michele Grisham. Suggestions in opposition/response due by 12/17/2021 unless otherwise directed by the court. (Evans, Adam)
December 1, 2021	SUMMONS REISSUED as to Medtronic PL. (Woods, Gloria)
November 29, 2021	Filing 17 Before this Court is #16 DEFENDANT SOFRADIM CORP.'S UNOPPOSED MOTION FOR LEAVE TO FILE RESPONSIVE PLEADING OUT OF TIME. Consent being stated, the motion is granted. Defendant Sofradim Corp. is granted an extension of time, through December 14, 2021, to file its responsive pleading. Signed on 11/29/21 by District Judge Fernando J. Gaitan, Jr. This is a TEXT ONLY ENTRY. No document is attached. (Diefenbach, Tracy)
November 24, 2021	Filing 16 Consent MOTION for leave to file Responsive Pleading Out of Time filed by Bryan Timothy Pratt on behalf of Sofradim Corp. Suggestions in opposition/response due by 12/8/2021 unless otherwise directed by the court. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit 1, #2 Exhibit 2, #3 Exhibit 3, #4 Exhibit 4, #5 Exhibit 5, #6 Exhibit 6)(Attorney Bryan Timothy Pratt added to party Tyco International Ltd.(pty:dft))(Pratt, Bryan) Modified on 11/29/2021 correct filer (Houston, Kiambu).
November 23, 2021	Filing 15 AFFIDAVIT of Service - Tyco International LTD by Michele Grisham, Brenda Thompson. (Dickerson, Chelsea)
November 23, 2021	Filing 14 AFFIDAVIT of Service - Sofradim Corp. by Michele Grisham, Brenda Thompson. (Dickerson, Chelsea)
November 23, 2021	Filing 13 Before this Court is #12 DEFENDANT TYCO INTERNATIONAL LTD.'S UNOPPOSED MOTION FOR EXTENSION OF TIME TO FILE RESPONSIVE PLEADING. Consent being stated, the motion is granted. Defendant Tyco International Ltd. is granted an extension of time to and including December 14, 2021 to file its responsive pleading. Signed on 11/23/21 by District Judge Fernando J. Gaitan, Jr. This is a TEXT ONLY ENTRY. No document is attached. (Diefenbach, Tracy)
November 23, 2021	Filing 12 MOTION for extension of time to File Responsive Pleading filed by Bradley Scott Thomas on behalf of Tyco International Ltd.. Suggestions in opposition/response due by 12/7/2021 unless otherwise directed by the court. (Attorney Bradley Scott Thomas added to party Tyco International Ltd.(pty:dft))(Thomas, Bradley)
November 23, 2021	SUMMONS ISSUED as to Covidien PLC, Medtronic PL, Sofradim Corp. (Woods, Gloria)
November 17, 2021	Filing 11 AFFIDAVIT of Service - Medtronic USA, Inc. by Michele Grisham, Brenda Thompson. (Dickerson, Chelsea)
November 11, 2021	Filing 10 AFFIDAVIT of Service - Covidien LLC by Michele Grisham, Brenda Thompson. (Dickerson, Chelsea)
November 11, 2021	Filing 9 AFFIDAVIT of Service - Covidien Inc by Michele Grisham, Brenda Thompson. (Dickerson, Chelsea)
November 11, 2021	Filing 8 AFFIDAVIT of Service - Covidien Holdings by Michele Grisham, Brenda Thompson. (Dickerson, Chelsea)
November 9, 2021	Filing 7 Before this Court is #6 DEFENDANTS COVIDIEN, INC., COVIDIEN HOLDING INC., COVIDIEN, LLC, AND MEDTRONIC USA, INC.'S UNOPPOSED MOTION FOR EXTENSION OF TIME TO FILE RESPONSIVE PLEADING. Consent being stated, the motion is granted. Defendants Covidien, Inc., Covidien Holding Inc., Covidien, LLC and Medtronic USA, Inc. are granted an extension of time, through December 14, 2021, to file their responsive pleading. Signed on 11/9/21 by District Judge Fernando J. Gaitan, Jr. This is a TEXT ONLY ENTRY. No document is attached. (Diefenbach, Tracy)
November 9, 2021	Filing 6 MOTION for extension of time to file response/reply filed by Bradley Scott Thomas on behalf of Covidien Holding, Inc., Covidien, Inc., Covidien, LLC, Medtronic USA, Inc.. Suggestions in opposition/response due by 11/23/2021 unless otherwise directed by the court. (Thomas, Bradley)
November 9, 2021	Filing 5 NOTICE of appearance by Bradley Scott Thomas on behalf of Covidien Holding, Inc., Covidien, Inc., Covidien, LLC, Medtronic USA, Inc. (Thomas, Bradley)
November 9, 2021	Filing 4 NOTICE of appearance by Bradley Scott Thomas on behalf of Covidien Holding, Inc., Covidien, Inc., Covidien, LLC, Medtronic USA, Inc. (Attorney Bradley Scott Thomas added to party Covidien Holding, Inc.(pty:dft), Attorney Bradley Scott Thomas added to party Covidien, Inc.(pty:dft), Attorney Bradley Scott Thomas added to party Covidien, LLC(pty:dft), Attorney Bradley Scott Thomas added to party Medtronic USA, Inc.(pty:dft))(Thomas, Bradley)
October 14, 2021	SUMMONS REISSUED as to Tyco International Group SA. (Melvin, Greg)
October 7, 2021	SUMMONS ISSUED as to Covidien Holding, Inc., Covidien, Inc., Covidien, LLC, Medtronic USA, Inc., Sofradim Corp, Tyco International Group SA, Tyco International Ltd.. (Melvin, Greg)
September 13, 2021	Filing 3 ADMINISTRATIVE TRANSFER. With the consent of the Honorable Judge Beth Phillips this case is randomly reassigned to District Judge Fernando J. Gaitan, Jr for all further proceedings. Chief District Judge Beth Phillips no longer assigned to case. Please note the new case number is 21-00656-CV-W-FJG. This is a TEXT ONLY ENTRY. No document is attached. (Matthes Mitra, Renea) Modified on 9/13/2021 to correct new case number.(Matthes Mitra, Renea).
September 13, 2021	Filing 2 NOTICE OF INCLUSION FOR MEDIATION AND ASSESSMENT PROGRAM (MAP). REVIEW NOTICE AND MAP GENERAL ORDER CAREFULLY FOR DEADLINES AND REQUIREMENTS.Notice of MAP assignment to United States Magistrate Judge Jill A. Morris. (Attachments: #1 MAP General Order)(Woods, Gloria)
September 10, 2021	Filing 1 COMPLAINT against All Defendants filed by Chelsea E Dickerson on behalf of All Plaintiffs. Filing fee $402, receipt number AMOWDC-7578528. Service due by 12/9/2021 unless otherwise directed by the court. (Attachments: #1 Civil Cover Sheet)(Dickerson, Chelsea)

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Search for this case: Grisham et al v. Covidien, Inc. et al
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Defendant: Covidien LLC doing business as Covidien L.P. formerly known as Tyco Healthcare Group LP
Represented By:	Ana C Reyes
Represented By:	Bradley Scott Thomas
Represented By:	Daniel P. Shanahan
Represented By:	Omid G Banuelos
Represented By:	Jessica C. Wilson
Represented By:	Joseph G. Petrosinelli
Represented By:	Loren Brown
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Defendant: Covidien Inc.
Represented By:	Ana C Reyes
Represented By:	Bradley Scott Thomas
Represented By:	Daniel P. Shanahan
Represented By:	Omid G Banuelos
Represented By:	Jessica C. Wilson
Represented By:	Joseph G. Petrosinelli
Represented By:	Loren Brown
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Defendant: Covidien LTD
Represented By:	Bradley Scott Thomas
Represented By:	Jessica C. Wilson
Represented By:	Joseph G. Petrosinelli
Represented By:	Loren Brown
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Defendant: Covidien P.L.C.
Represented By:	Bradley Scott Thomas
Represented By:	Jessica C. Wilson
Represented By:	Joseph G. Petrosinelli
Represented By:	Loren Brown
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Defendant: Covidien Holding Inc.
Represented By:	Ana C Reyes
Represented By:	Bradley Scott Thomas
Represented By:	Daniel P. Shanahan
Represented By:	Omid G Banuelos
Represented By:	Jessica C. Wilson
Represented By:	Joseph G. Petrosinelli
Represented By:	Loren Brown
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Defendant: Medtronic USA INC.
Represented By:	Ana C Reyes
Represented By:	Bradley Scott Thomas
Represented By:	Daniel P. Shanahan
Represented By:	Omid G Banuelos
Represented By:	Jessica C. Wilson
Represented By:	Joseph G. Petrosinelli
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Defendant: Medtronic PL
Represented By:	Bradley Scott Thomas
Represented By:	Joseph G. Petrosinelli
Represented By:	Jessica C. Wilson
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Defendant: Tyco Healthcare Group LP
Represented By:	Ana C Reyes
Represented By:	Bradley Scott Thomas
Represented By:	Daniel P. Shanahan
Represented By:	Omid G Banuelos
Represented By:	Jessica C. Wilson
Represented By:	Joseph G. Petrosinelli
Represented By:	Loren Brown
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Defendant: Tyco International Ltd.
Represented By:	Ana C Reyes
Represented By:	Bradley Scott Thomas
Represented By:	Bryan Timothy Pratt
Represented By:	Daniel P. Shanahan
Represented By:	Omid G Banuelos
Represented By:	Jessica C. Wilson
Represented By:	Joseph G. Petrosinelli
Represented By:	Loren Brown
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Defendant: Tyco International Group S.A.
Represented By:	Bradley Scott Thomas
Represented By:	Jessica C. Wilson
Represented By:	Joseph G. Petrosinelli
Represented By:	Loren Brown
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Defendant: Surgical Solutions Group
Represented By:	Bradley Scott Thomas
Represented By:	Jessica C. Wilson
Represented By:	Joseph G. Petrosinelli
Represented By:	Loren Brown
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Defendant: United States Surgical Corp
Represented By:	Bradley Scott Thomas
Represented By:	Jessica C. Wilson
Represented By:	Joseph G. Petrosinelli
Represented By:	Loren Brown
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Defendant: Sofradim Production SAS
Represented By:	Bradley Scott Thomas
Represented By:	Jessica C. Wilson
Represented By:	Joseph G. Petrosinelli
Represented By:	Loren Brown
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Defendant: Sofradim Corp.
Represented By:	Ana C Reyes
Represented By:	Bradley Scott Thomas
Represented By:	Daniel P. Shanahan
Represented By:	Omid G Banuelos
Represented By:	Jessica C. Wilson
Represented By:	Joseph G. Petrosinelli
Represented By:	Loren Brown
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Defendant: Covidien L.P.
Represented By:	Bradley Scott Thomas
Represented By:	Jessica C. Wilson
Represented By:	Joseph G. Petrosinelli
Represented By:	Loren Brown
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Defendant: COVIDIEN SALES LLC
Represented By:	Bradley Scott Thomas
Represented By:	Jessica C. Wilson
Represented By:	Joseph G. Petrosinelli
Represented By:	Loren Brown
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Defendant: Tyco International Inc.
Represented By:	Bradley Scott Thomas
Represented By:	Jessica C. Wilson
Represented By:	Joseph G. Petrosinelli
Represented By:	Loren Brown
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Defendant: Medtronic PLC
Represented By:	Bradley Scott Thomas
Represented By:	Jessica C. Wilson
Represented By:	Joseph G. Petrosinelli
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Plaintiff: Michele Grisham
Represented By:	Chelsea E Dickerson
Represented By:	Troy Alexander Brenes
Represented By:	Adam M. Evans
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Plaintiff: Brenda Thompson
Represented By:	Chelsea E Dickerson
Represented By:	Troy Alexander Brenes
Represented By:	Adam M. Evans
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