H.N., a minor, by and through his mother and Next Friend, Geraldine Nji v. Gerber Products Company et al
Plaintiff: H.N., a minor, by and through his mother and Next Friend, Geraldine Nji
Defendant: Gerber Products Company, Nestle S.A., Beech-Nut Nutrition Company, Inc., Walmart, Inc., Plum, PBC, Campbell Soup Company and DOES 1 though 10 inclusive
Case Number: 4:2023cv00942
Filed: December 22, 2023
Court: US District Court for the Western District of Missouri
Presiding Judge: Stephen R Bough
Nature of Suit: P.I.: Other
Cause of Action: 28 U.S.C. § 1332 Diversity-Personal Injury
Jury Demanded By: Plaintiff
Docket Report

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February 12, 2024 Filing 13 RETURN OF WAIVER OF SERVICE filed by H.N., a minor, by and through his mother and Next Friend, Geraldine Nji. Waiver sent to Plum, PBC on 2/12/2024, answer due 4/12/2024. (Watkins, Diane)
February 9, 2024 Filing 12 RETURN OF WAIVER OF SERVICE filed by H.N., a minor, by and through his mother and Next Friend, Geraldine Nji. Waiver sent to Walmart, Inc. on 1/31/2024, answer due 4/1/2024. (Watkins, Diane)
February 9, 2024 Filing 11 RETURN OF WAIVER OF SERVICE filed by H.N., a minor, by and through his mother and Next Friend, Geraldine Nji. Waiver sent to Beech-Nut Nutrition Company, Inc. on 1/31/2024, answer due 4/1/2024. (Watkins, Diane)
February 9, 2024 Filing 10 RETURN OF WAIVER OF SERVICE filed by H.N., a minor, by and through his mother and Next Friend, Geraldine Nji. Waiver sent to Gerber Products Company on 1/30/2024, answer due 4/1/2024. (Watkins, Diane)
February 9, 2024 Filing 9 RETURN OF WAIVER OF SERVICE filed by H.N., a minor, by and through his mother and Next Friend, Geraldine Nji. Waiver sent to Campbell Soup Company on 1/30/2024, answer due 4/1/2024. (Watkins, Diane)
February 1, 2024 SUMMONS REISSUED as to Nestle S.A.. (Foreign Address). (Woods, Gloria)
January 30, 2024 SUMMONS ISSUED as to Nestle S.A.. (Woods, Gloria)
January 23, 2024 Opinion or Order Filing 8 ORDER granting #5 , #6 & #7 motion to appear pro hac vice entered by Clerk of Court. Attorney Alexandra M. Walsh, Kimberly J. Channick and William L. Smith for H.N., a minor, by and through his mother and Next Friend, Geraldine Nji 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)
January 22, 2024 Filing 7 Motion to allow William L. Smith to appear pro hac vice (Pro Hac fee $100 receipt number AMOWDC-8818677) filed by Diane Watkins on behalf of H.N., a minor, by and through his mother and Next Friend, Geraldine Nji. (Watkins, Diane)
January 22, 2024 Filing 6 Motion to allow Kimberly J. Channick to appear pro hac vice (Pro Hac fee $100 receipt number AMOWDC-8818665) filed by Diane Watkins on behalf of H.N., a minor, by and through his mother and Next Friend, Geraldine Nji. (Watkins, Diane)
January 22, 2024 Filing 5 Motion to allow Alexandra M. Walsh to appear pro hac vice (Pro Hac fee $100 receipt number AMOWDC-8818655) filed by Diane Watkins on behalf of H.N., a minor, by and through his mother and Next Friend, Geraldine Nji. (Watkins, Diane)
December 26, 2023 Filing 4 Before the Court is a Petition for Appointment of Next Friend filed by Geraldine Nji, the Natural Mother of the minor Plaintiff, H.N. (Doc. #2.) For good cause stated and in accordance with the best interests of the minor Plaintiff, H.N., the motion is GRANTED. Geraldine Nji is hereby appointed as Guardian ad Litem to oversee this cause of action diligently and for the exclusive benefit of the minor Plaintiff. Signed on December 26, 2023 by District Judge Stephen R. Bough. (Melvin, Greg)
December 26, 2023 Filing 3 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 assignment to outside neutral category I. (Attachments: #1 MAP General Order)(Woods, Gloria)
December 22, 2023 Filing 2 MOTION to appoint Guardian ad Litem /Next Friend filed by Thomas P. Cartmell on behalf of H.N., a minor, by and through his mother and Next Friend, Geraldine Nji. Suggestions in opposition/response due by 1/5/2024 unless otherwise directed by the court. (Cartmell, Thomas)
December 22, 2023 Filing 1 COMPLAINT against Beech-Nut Nutrition Company, Inc., Campbell Soup Company, DOES 1 though 10 inclusive, Gerber Products Company, Nestle S.A., Plum, PBC, Walmart, Inc. filed by Thomas P. Cartmell on behalf of H.N., a minor, by and through his mother and Next Friend, Geraldine Nji. Filing fee $405, receipt number AMOWDC-8772151. Service due by 3/21/2024 unless otherwise directed by the court. (Attachments: #1 Civil Cover Sheet)(Cartmell, Thomas)

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Plaintiff: H.N., a minor, by and through his mother and Next Friend, Geraldine Nji
Represented By: Thomas P. Cartmell
Represented By: Alexandra M. Walsh
Represented By: Kimberly Channick
Represented By: William Louis Smith
Represented By: Diane Watkins
Represented By: Zachery Galyon
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