Howell v. Janssen Pharmaceuticals Inc et al
Plaintiff: Audrey L Howell
Defendant: JANSSEN ORTHO LLC, TEVA PHARMACEUTICALS USA INC, ORTHO-MCNEIL-JANSSEN PHARMACEUTICALS, INC, TEVA BRANDED PHARMACEUTICAL PRODUCTS R&D, INC, JANSSEN RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT LLC, JOHNSON & JOHNSON, JANSSEN PHARMACEUTICALS INC and TEVA PHARMACEUTICAL INDUSTRIES LTD
In Re: ELMIRON (PENTOSAN POLYSULFATE SODIUM) PRODUCTS LIABILITY LITIGATION
Case Number: 2:2020cv19996
Filed: December 21, 2020
Court: US District Court for the District of New Jersey
Presiding Judge: Edward S Kiel
Referring Judge: Brian R Martinotti
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
January 15, 2021 Filing 29 NOTICE of Appearance by JON COLLINS CONLIN on behalf of All Plaintiffs (CONLIN, JON)
January 15, 2021 Filing 28 NOTICE of Appearance by NINA TOWLE HERRING on behalf of All Plaintiffs (HERRING, NINA)
December 21, 2020 Filing 27 Clerk's Notice to Counsel. (gh, )
December 21, 2020 Filing 26 Certified Copy of Transfer Order and docket received, Case transferred in from District of Alabama Northern; Case Number 2:20-cv-00993. Original file certified copy of transfer order and docket sheet received.
December 21, 2020 Opinion or Order Filing 25 ORDER Transferring Case to MDL: ORDER of Judicial Panel on Multidistrict Litigation transferring this case to the District of New Jersey (Newark Division) for inclusion in MDL No. 2973; certified copy of docket entries and documents requested by transferee clerk mailed to Clerk of Court in District of New Jersey (Newark Division). Signed by Judge Corey L. Maze on 12/21/2020. (SRD)
December 21, 2020 Judge Brian R. Martinotti and Magistrate Judge Edward S. Kiel added. (gh, )
December 21, 2020 Opinion or Order This case is part of MDL2973. Parties are expected to review and abide by all prior orders entered in this MDL, which can be found #Here. Signed by Judge Brian R. Martinotti on 12/18/20. (gh, )
December 21, 2020 Member Case Transferred in on 12/21/20 from the Northern District of Alabama 2:20-cv-00993 for MDL 2973 ELMIRON (PENTOSAN POLYSULFATE SODIUM) PRODUCTS LIABILITY LITIGATION (gh, )
October 23, 2020 Opinion or Order Filing 24 TEXT ORDER: the Court STAYS all proceedings in this case pending the decision on MDL centralization. Signed by Judge Corey L. Maze on 10/23/2020. (SRD)
October 20, 2020 Filing 23 Notice of Reassignment- Because the parties have not unanimously consented to the dispositive jurisdiction by a Magistrate Judge, the above styled civil action has been randomly reassigned to the Honorable Corey L Maze. Please use case number 2:20-cv-993-CLM on all subsequent pleadings. Magistrate Judge Staci G Cornelius no longer assigned to the case. The status conference set for October 20, 2020 is CANCELLED (MRR, )
October 9, 2020 Opinion or Order Filing 22 ORDER - The defts unopposed motion to stay (Doc #21 ) is GRANTED IN PART, in that this case is STAYED pending the parties' election regarding the exercise of dispositive jurisdiction by a magistrate judge; The parties are REQUIRED to enter an election regarding the exercise of dispositive jurisdiction by a magistrate judge pursuant to 28 U.S.C. 636(c) no later than October 26, 2020. In the absence of consent by all parties, the Clerk is hereby DIRECTED to reassign the case to a district judge without further order after October 26, 2020. A telephone status conference is hereby SET for 10:00 a.m. on October 20, 2020. The parties are DIRECTED to call 877-336-1831 to access the telephone conference. The access code is 2778178. The telephone conference will be cancelled if all forms are submitted twenty-four hours in advance. Signed by Magistrate Judge Staci G Cornelius on 10/9/20. (MRR, )
September 25, 2020 Filing 21 Unopposed MOTION to Stay All Proceedings Pending a Decision on MDL Centralization by Janssen Ortho LLC, Janssen Pharmaceuticals Inc, Janssen Research & Development LLC, Johnson & Johnson, Ortho-McNeil-Janssen Pharmaceuticals Inc. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit A - Motion to Transfer)(Bussian, James)
August 31, 2020 Opinion or Order Filing 20 TEXT ORDER: The unopposed motion seeking an extension of the responsive pleading deadline applicable to Teva Pharmaceuticals, USA, Inc., Teva Branded Pharmaceutical Products R&D, Inc., and Teva Pharmaceutical Industries, Ltd., is GRANTED. (Doc. #19 ). These defendants SHALL respond to the complaint by October 9, 2020. Signed by Magistrate Judge Staci G Cornelius on 8/31/20. (MRR, )
August 31, 2020 Reset Deadlines: Teva Branded Pharmaceutical Products R&D Inc answer due 10/9/2020; Teva Pharmaceutical Industries LTD answer due 10/9/2020; Teva Pharmaceuticals USA Inc answer due 10/9/2020. (MRR, )
August 14, 2020 Filing 19 Unopposed MOTION for Extension of Time to File Answer to Plaintiff's Complaint Motion is RIPE 8/14/2020. Any party may file a motion to reconsider within three (3) business days of a ruling on the motion.Filed by Teva Branded Pharmaceutical Products R&D Inc, Teva Pharmaceutical Industries LTD, Teva Pharmaceuticals USA Inc. (Walker, Thomas)
August 11, 2020 Opinion or Order Filing 18 TEXT ORDER: The defendants which have appeared have filed an unopposed motion seeking to extend the deadline to respond to the complaint. (Doc. #16 ). The motion is GRANTED; the appearing defendants SHALL respond to the complaint by October 9, 2020. Signed by Magistrate Judge Staci G Cornelius on 8/11/20. (MRR, )
August 11, 2020 Filing 17 SUMMONS Returned Executed by Audrey L Howell. Ortho-McNeil-Janssen Pharmaceuticals Inc served on 7/22/2020, answer due; STAMPED CT CORPORATION 8/12/2020. (MEB2)
August 11, 2020 Reset Deadlines: Janssen Ortho LLC answer due 10/9/2020; Janssen Pharmaceuticals Inc answer due 10/9/2020; Janssen Research & Development LLC answer due 10/9/2020; Johnson & Johnson answer due 10/9/2020; Ortho-McNeil-Janssen Pharmaceuticals Inc answer due 10/9/2020. (MRR, )
August 4, 2020 Filing 16 Unopposed MOTION for Extension of Time Motion is RIPE 8/4/2020. Any party may file a motion to reconsider within three (3) business days of a ruling on the motion.Filed by Janssen Ortho LLC, Janssen Pharmaceuticals Inc, Janssen Research & Development LLC, Johnson & Johnson, Ortho-McNeil-Janssen Pharmaceuticals Inc. (Bussian, James)
July 29, 2020 Opinion or Order Filing 15 TEXT ORDER: Presently pending are the motions seeking to allow Tracie J. Renfroe, R. Bruce Hurley, and Kristen R. Fournier to appear pro hac vice on behalf of five defendants: Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc.; Ortho-McNeil-Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc.; Janssen Research & Development, LLC; Janssen Ortho, LLC; and Johnson & Johnson. (Docs. #7 , #8 , #9 ). The motions, which are accompanied by the required fees and provide the information specified under Local Rule 83.1, are GRANTED. Signed by Magistrate Judge Staci G Cornelius on 7/29/20. (MRR, )
July 28, 2020 Filing 14 SUMMONS Returned Executed by Audrey L Howell. Janssen Pharmaceuticals Inc served on 7/20/2020, answer due 8/10/2020. (MRR, )
July 27, 2020 Filing 13 SUMMONS Returned Executed by Audrey L Howell. Teva Pharmaceutical Industries LTD served on 7/20/2020, answer due 8/10/2020. (MEB2)
July 24, 2020 Filing 12 SUMMONS Returned Executed by Audrey L Howell. Johnson & Johnson served on 7/24/2020 (no date on green card), answer due 8/14/2020. (MRR, )
July 24, 2020 Filing 11 SUMMONS Returned Executed by Audrey L Howell. Teva Branded Pharmaceutical Products R&D Inc served on 7/20/2020, answer due 8/10/2020. (MRR, )
July 24, 2020 Filing 10 SUMMONS Returned Executed by Audrey L Howell. Teva Pharmaceuticals USA Inc served on 7/22/2020, answer due 8/12/2020. (MRR, )
July 24, 2020 PHV Fee paid: $75, receipt number (B4601107336) (MRR, )
July 23, 2020 Filing 9 MOTION for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice of Kristen R. Fournier Motion is RIPE 7/23/2020. Any party may file a motion to reconsider within three (3) business days of a ruling on the motion.Filed by Janssen Ortho LLC, Janssen Pharmaceuticals Inc, Janssen Research & Development LLC, Johnson & Johnson, Ortho-McNeil-Janssen Pharmaceuticals Inc. (Bussian, James)
July 23, 2020 Filing 8 MOTION for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice of R. Bruce Hurley Motion is RIPE 7/23/2020. Any party may file a motion to reconsider within three (3) business days of a ruling on the motion.Filed by Janssen Ortho LLC, Janssen Pharmaceuticals Inc, Janssen Research & Development LLC, Johnson & Johnson, Ortho-McNeil-Janssen Pharmaceuticals Inc. (Bussian, James)
July 23, 2020 Filing 7 MOTION for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice of Tracie J. Renfroe Motion is RIPE 7/23/2020. Any party may file a motion to reconsider within three (3) business days of a ruling on the motion.Filed by Janssen Ortho LLC, Janssen Pharmaceuticals Inc, Janssen Research & Development LLC, Johnson & Johnson, Ortho-McNeil-Janssen Pharmaceuticals Inc. (Bussian, James)
July 23, 2020 Filing 6 SUMMONS Returned Executed by Audrey L Howell. Janssen Research & Development LLC served on 7/20/2020, answer due 8/10/2020. (MRR, )
July 23, 2020 PHV Fee paid: $ 75, receipt number 1126-3635630 (B4601107334). (Bussian, James) Modified on 7/24/2020 (MRR, ).
July 23, 2020 PHV Fee paid: $ 75, receipt number 1126-3635636 (B4601107335). (Bussian, James) Modified on 7/24/2020 (MRR, ).
July 22, 2020 Filing 5 SUMMONS Returned Executed by Audrey L Howell. Janssen Ortho LLC served on 7/20/2020, answer due 8/10/2020. (MRR, )
July 16, 2020 Filing 4 Summons Issued as to All Defendants, sent via certified mail (MRR, )
July 15, 2020 Filing Fee: Filing fee $ 400, receipt_number 1126-3630260 (B4601107187). related document #1 COMPLAINT against Janssen Ortho LLC, Janssen Pharmaceuticals Inc, Janssen Research & Development LLC, Johnson & Johnson, Ortho-McNeil-Janssen Pharmaceuticals Inc, Teva Branded Pharmaceutical Products R&D Inc, Teva Pharmaceutical Industries LTD, Teva Pharmaceuticals USA Inc, filed by Audrey L Howell.(KEK). (Jones, Robert) Modified on 7/16/2020 (MRR, ).
July 14, 2020 Filing 3 Request for service by certified mail filed by Audrey L Howell. (Jones, Robert)
July 13, 2020 Filing 2 NOTICE REGARDING CONSENT of a magistrate judge in a civil action. (KEK)
July 13, 2020 Filing 1 COMPLAINT against Janssen Ortho LLC, Janssen Pharmaceuticals Inc, Janssen Research & Development LLC, Johnson & Johnson, Ortho-McNeil-Janssen Pharmaceuticals Inc, Teva Branded Pharmaceutical Products R&D Inc, Teva Pharmaceutical Industries LTD, Teva Pharmaceuticals USA Inc, filed by Audrey L Howell.(KEK)

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Defendant: JANSSEN ORTHO LLC
Represented By: Kristen Renee Fournier
Represented By: R. Bruce Hurley
Represented By: James R Bussian
Represented By: Tracie J. Renfroe
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Defendant: TEVA PHARMACEUTICALS USA INC
Represented By: Thomas E Walker
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Defendant: ORTHO-MCNEIL-JANSSEN PHARMACEUTICALS, INC
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Defendant: TEVA BRANDED PHARMACEUTICAL PRODUCTS R&D, INC
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Defendant: JANSSEN RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT LLC
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Defendant: TEVA PHARMACEUTICAL INDUSTRIES LTD
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In re: ELMIRON (PENTOSAN POLYSULFATE SODIUM) PRODUCTS LIABILITY LITIGATION
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Plaintiff: Audrey L Howell
Represented By: Frank Jerome Tapley
Represented By: Robert Andrew Jones
Represented By: Lauren Sanderson Miller
Represented By: JON COLLINS CONLIN
Represented By: NINA TOWLE HERRING
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