QASIM et al v. SPECTRUM BRANDS HOLDINGS, INC. et al
| IBRAHIM QASIM and NOUH QASIM |
| SPECTRUM BRANDS HOLDINGS, INC., UNITED INDUSTRIES CORPORATION, LIQUID FENCE COPMANY, THE HOME DEPOT, INC., JOHN DOES 1-10, ABC COMPANIES, INC. 1-10 and RICHARD ROES 1-10 |
| HON. JOSEPH A. DICKSON, ret. |
| 2:2021cv18744 |
| October 15, 2021 |
| US District Court for the District of New Jersey |
| Jose R Almonte |
| Michael A Hammer |
| Kevin McNulty |
| Personal Inj. Prod. Liability |
| 28 U.S.C. § 1441 Notice of Removal- Product Liability |
| Both |
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| Filing 45 CERTIFICATION in Opposition filed by All Plaintiffs re #42 MOTION for Summary Judgment / Defendants' Motion to Exclude Expert Testimony of James Pugh, Ph.D. and for Summary Judgment (Attachments: #1 Brief, #2 Statement)(ARZADI, KARIM) |
Filing 44
ORDER re #41 Withdrawing the admission of pro hac vice attorney STEVEN R. AQUINO. A copy of this Order shall be served upon all counsel within seven (7) days of receipt thereof. Signed by Magistrate Judge Jose R. Almonte on 10/25/2023. (jd, )
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| Filing 43 Rule 7.1(d)(5) Letter for an automatic extension of the return date of a dispositive motion filed by IBRAHIM QASIM re #42 MOTION for Summary Judgment / Defendants' Motion to Exclude Expert Testimony of James Pugh, Ph.D. and for Summary Judgment (ARZADI, KARIM) |
| Reset Deadlines as to #42 MOTION for Summary Judgment Defendants' Motion to Exclude Expert Testimony of James Pugh, Ph.D. and for Summary Judgment. Motion set for 11/20/2023 before Judge Kevin McNulty. Unless otherwise directed by the Court, this motion will be decided on the papers and no appearances are required. Note that this is an automatically generated message from the Clerk`s Office and does not supersede any previous or subsequent orders from the Court. (jd, ) |
| Set Deadlines as to #42 MOTION for Summary Judgment, Defendants' Motion to Exclude Expert Testimony of James Pugh, Ph.D. and for Summary Judgment. Motion set for 11/6/2023 before Judge Kevin McNulty. Unless otherwise directed by the Court, this motion will be decided on the papers and no appearances are required. Note that this is an automatically generated message from the Clerk`s Office and does not supersede any previous or subsequent orders from the Court. (jd, ) |
| Filing 42 MOTION for Summary Judgment / Defendants' Motion to Exclude Expert Testimony of James Pugh, Ph.D. and for Summary Judgment by SPECTRUM BRANDS HOLDINGS, INC., UNITED INDUSTRIES CORPORATION. Responses due by 11/6/2023. (Attachments: #1 Defs. Brief in Support, #2 Exhibit A - Ibrahim Qasim Deposition, #3 Exhibit B - Requests for Admission, #4 Exhibit C - Medina Affidavit, #5 Exhibit D - UI Initial Disclosures, #6 Exhibit E - Nouh Qasim Deposition, #7 Exhibit F - James Pugh Deposition, #8 Exhibit G - Newark FD Records, #9 Exhibit H - Emergency Dept Triage Note, #10 Exhibit I - Newark Police Notice, #11 Exhibit J - Plaintiffs' Expert Disclosures, #12 Defs. Statement of Uncontroverted Material Facts in Support, #13 Proposed Order)(NEWMAN, ZACHARY) |
| Filing 41 Letter from Zachary G. Newman re proposed Order for withdrawal of pro hac vice admission. (Attachments: #1 Proposed Order for Withdrawal)(NEWMAN, ZACHARY) |
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Filing 40
Order Referring case to Mediation and Appointing Mediator, Hon. JOSEPH A. DICKSON. The Parties shall complete mediation on or before 11/30/2023; The Parties shall file a joint letter informing the Court as to whether this matter has been resolved, by 12/7/2023. Signed by Magistrate Judge Jose R. Almonte on 9/29/2023. (jd, )
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| Filing 39 Letter from Michael N. Giacopelli, Esq. on behalf of all parties. (GIACOPELLI, MICHAEL) |
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Filing 38
TEXT ORDER: By October 2, 2023, the parties shall notify the Court, via joint letter, of their selected mediator or whether they would like the Court to appoint a mediator. Thereafter, the Court will issue an appropriate Mediation Referral Order. Mediation, however, shall not impact any of the other deadlines set forth in the Fourth Amended Scheduling Order (ECF No. 35). A status conference is scheduled for April 15, 2024 at 11:00 a.m. For the conference, please dial 973-437-5535, Phone Conference ID: 478 329 230#. No later than April 8, 2024, the parties shall file a joint letter not to exceed five (5) pages summarizing the status of the case. To the extent the parties wish to raise a discovery dispute, they shall do so consistent with the Court's #Case Management Order. So Ordered by Magistrate Judge Jose R. Almonte on 9/26/2023. (akw) Modified on 10/11/2023 (akw, ).
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| Filing 37 Minute Entry for proceedings held before Magistrate Judge Jose R. Almonte. A status conference was held on September 26, 2023. At the conference, the Court referred the parties to mediation. (akw) |
| Filing 36 STATUS REPORT submitted by Defendants in advance of the September 26, 2023 status conference by THE HOME DEPOT, INC.. (GIACOPELLI, MICHAEL) |
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Filing 35
FOURTH AMENDED SCHEDULING ORDER. Signed by Magistrate Judge Jose R. Almonte on 6/13/2023. (jd, )
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Filing 34
TEXT ORDER: The parties' request for an extension to the deadlines to complete discovery (ECF No. 33) is granted. The Court will enter an amended scheduling order reflecting the new deadlines. A status conference is scheduled for September 26, 2023, at 2:00 p.m. Please dial (888) 684-8852 and enter access code 1364268. No later than September 19, 2023, the parties shall file a joint letter not to exceed five (5) pages summarizing the status of the case. To the extent the parties wish to raise a discovery dispute, they shall do so consistent with the Court's #Case Management Order. So Ordered by Magistrate Judge Jose R. Almonte on 6/13/2023. (smf)
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| Minute Entry for proceedings held before Magistrate Judge Jose R. Almonte: Status Conference held on 6/13/2023. The parties request for an extension to the deadlines to complete discovery was granted. The Court will enter an amended scheduling order reflecting the new deadlines. A status conference is scheduled for September 26, 2023, at 2:00 p.m. (smf) |
| Filing 33 Letter from Joint Status Letter. (GABRIEL, MEAGAN) |
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Filing 32
THIRD AMENDED SCHEDULING ORDER. Signed by Magistrate Judge Jose R. Almonte on 3/20/2023. (jd, )
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Filing 31
TEXT ORDER: The parties are ordered to meet and confer as to the issues identified in Defendants' letter (ECF No. 30). If they are unable to resolve those issues, they shall file a joint letter setting forth their respective positions as to each issue by April 3, 2023. Defendants' request for an extension to the deadlines to complete discovery (ECF No. 30) is GRANTED because Plaintiff's prior lead counsel has left the firm and there are still discovery disputes that need to be addressed. The Court will enter an amended scheduling order setting forth the new deadlines. A status conference is scheduled for June 13, 2023, at 3:00 p.m. Please dial (888) 684-8852 and enter access code 1364268. No later than June 6, 2023, the parties shall file a joint letter not to exceed five (5) pages summarizing the status of the case. To the extent the parties wish to raise a discovery dispute, they shall do so consistent with the Court's #Case Management Order. So Ordered by Magistrate Judge Jose R. Almonte on 3/20/2022. (smf)
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| Minute Entry for proceedings held before Magistrate Judge Jose R. Almonte: Status Conference held on 3/20/2023. Defendants' request for an extension to the deadlines to complete discovery was GRANTED. During the conference, the Court learned that Plaintiff's prior lead counsel left the firm and that the new counsel needs additional time to address discovery disputes. The Court will enter an amended scheduling order setting forth the new deadlines. A status conference is scheduled for June 13, 2023, at 3:00 p.m. (Court Reporter, ECR (AT&T)) (smf) |
| Filing 30 Letter from Michael N. Giacopelli, Esq.. (GIACOPELLI, MICHAEL) |
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Filing 29
SECOND AMENDED SCHEDULING ORDER. Signed by Magistrate Judge Jose R. Almonte on 1/24/2023. (jd, )
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| Filing 28 Letter from Zachary G. Newman re #26 Scheduling Order. (NEWMAN, ZACHARY) |
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Filing 27
TEXT ORDER granting #23 Motion for Discovery: The parties' request for an extension to the deadlines to complete discovery (ECF No. 23) is GRANTED. The Court will enter an amended scheduling order reflecting the new discovery deadlines. A status conference is scheduled for February 9, 2023, at 2:00 p.m. Please dial (888) 684-8852 and enter access code 1364268. No later than February 2, 2023, the parties shall file a joint letter not to exceed five (5) pages summarizing the status of the case. To the extent the parties wish to raise a discovery dispute through the status letter, they shall do so consistent with the Court's #Case Management Order. So Ordered by Magistrate Judge Jose R. Almonte on 10/18/2022. (smf) Modified on 10/19/2022 (smf).
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Filing 26
FIRST AMENDED SCHEDULING ORDER. Signed by Magistrate Judge Jose R. Almonte on 10/18/2022. (jd,)
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| Minute Entry for proceedings held before Magistrate Judge Jose R. Almonte: Status Conference held on 10/18/2022. The Court will enter an amended scheduling order reflecting the new discovery deadlines. A status conference is scheduled for February 9, 2023, at 2:00 p.m (smf) |
| Filing 25 Letter from Zachary G. Newman re 22 Order, #23 First MOTION for Discovery Extension. (NEWMAN, ZACHARY) |
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Filing 24
TEXT ORDER: The Court is in receipt of the parties' joint request to extend the time to complete discovery (ECF No. 23). The parties' request will be addressed at the conference scheduled for October 18, 2022, at 4:30 p.m. In the interim, the parties shall continue proceeding with fact discovery until the extension request is addressed at the conference. So Ordered by Magistrate Judge Jose R. Almonte on 10/4/2022. (smf)
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| CLERK'S QUALITY CONTROL MESSAGE - The LETTER #23 filed by JAREL SAUL on 9/28/2022 was submitted incorrectly as a MOTION for extension of time. For future reference please use the motion event when filing a formal motion only; providing supporting documents and a proposed Order. Please be advised this is for informational purposes only. This submission will remain on the docket unless otherwise ordered by the court. (jd, ) |
| Filing 23 First MOTION for Discovery Extension by THE HOME DEPOT, INC.. (SAUL, JEREL) |
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Filing 22
TEXT ORDER: A status conference is scheduled for October 18, 2022, at 4:30 p.m. Please dial (888) 684-8852 and enter access code 1364268. No later than October 11, 2022, the parties shall file a joint letter not to exceed five (5) pages summarizing the relevant facts, the respective legal positions, the status of the case, and any other issues that need to be addressed by the Court. So Ordered by Magistrate Judge Jose R. Almonte on 7/25/2022. (smf)
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| Minute Entry for proceedings held before Magistrate Judge Jose R. Almonte: Status Conference held on 7/25/2022. A status conference is scheduled for October 18, 2022, at 4:30 p.m. (smf) |
| Filing 21 Letter from Zachary G. Newman, Esq. re 19 Order,,. (NEWMAN, ZACHARY) |
| Filing 20 NOTICE of Appearance by MEAGAN GABRIEL on behalf of THE HOME DEPOT, INC. (GABRIEL, MEAGAN) |
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Filing 19
TEXT ORDER: The deadline for Plaintiffs to serve written discovery is extended to April 20, 2022. A status conference is scheduled for July 25, 2022, at 3:00 p.m. Please dial (888) 684-8852 and enter access code 1364268. No later than July 20, 2022, the parties shall file a joint letter not to exceed five (5) pages summarizing the relevant facts, the respective legal positions, the status of the case, and any other issues that need to be addressed by the Court. So Ordered by Magistrate Judge Jose R. Almonte on 4/13/2022. (smf)
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| Minute Entry for proceedings held before Magistrate Judge Jose R. Almonte: Status Conference held on 4/13/2022. A status conference is scheduled for July 25, 2022, at 3:00 p.m. (smf) |
| Filing 18 Letter from Zachary G. Newman re 17 Order,. (NEWMAN, ZACHARY) |
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Filing 17
For the status conference scheduled for April 13, 2022, at 12:30 p.m., please dial (888) 684-8852 and enter access code 1364268. Prior to the conference, but no later than April 8, 2022, the parties shall file a joint letter not to exceed five (5) pages summarizing the relevant facts, the respective legal positions, the status of the case, and any other issues that need to be addressed by the Court. So Ordered by Magistrate Judge Jose R. Almonte on 3/11/2022. (smf)
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| Case Reassigned to Magistrate Judge Jose R. Almonte. Magistrate Judge Michael A. Hammer no longer assigned to the case. (sbg, ) |
| Pro Hac Vice counsel, JASON WHEELER, has been added to receive Notices of Electronic Filing. Pursuant to L.Civ.R. 101.1, only local counsel are entitled to sign and file papers, enter appearances and receive payments on judgments, decrees or orders. (jd) |
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Filing 16
PRETRIAL SCHEDULING ORDER. etc. Signed by Magistrate Judge Michael A. Hammer on 1/18/2022. (jd,) Modified on 1/19/2022 (jd, ).
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| Minute Entry for proceedings held before Magistrate Judge Michael A. Hammer: Scheduling Conference held on 1/18/2022. (jqb, ) |
| Filing 15 Notice of Request by Pro Hac Vice Jason Wheeler to receive Notices of Electronic Filings. (NEWMAN, ZACHARY) |
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Filing 14
TEXT ORDER: TIME CHANGE ONLY! The scheduling conference scheduled for January 18, 2022 will now take place at 10:30 a.m. Counsel shall join the call by dialing 1-888-684-8852 and entering access code 1456827#. So Ordered by Magistrate Judge Michael A. Hammer on 1/14/22. (tad)
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| Filing 13 Joint Discovery Plan by LIQUID FENCE COPMANY, SPECTRUM BRANDS HOLDINGS, INC., UNITED INDUSTRIES CORPORATION.(NEWMAN, ZACHARY) |
| Pro Hac Vice fee: $300.00, receipt number NEW045633 for Jason Wheeler and Steven R. Aquino. (ps) |
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Filing 12
TEXT ORDER: Telephone Scheduling Conference set for 1/18/2022 at 2:00 p.m. The parties shall electronically file a joint discovery plan by 1/13/2022. The parties will dial 1-888-684-8852 and access code 1456817# to join the conference. So Ordered by Magistrate Judge Michael A. Hammer on 11/3/2021. (jqb, )
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Filing 11
ORDER granting #9 Application for the Pro Hac Vice Admission of Jason Wheeler, Esq. etc. Signed by Magistrate Judge Michael A. Hammer on 10/26/2021. (ams, )
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Filing 10
ORDER granting #9 Application for the Pro Hac Vice Admission of Steven R. Aquino, Esq. etc. Signed by Magistrate Judge Michael A. Hammer on 10/26/2021. (ams, )
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| Filing 9 Letter from Zachary G. Newman re: Consent Requests for Admission Pro Hac Vice. (Attachments: #1 Declaration of Zachary Newman in Support of Jason Wheeler Application for Admission Pro Hac Vice, #2 Declaration of Jason Wheeler in Support of Application for Admission Pro Hac Vice, #3 Text of Proposed Order, #4 Declaration of Zachary Newman in Support of Steven R. Aquino Application for Admission Pro Hac Vice, #5 Declaration of Steven R. Aquino in Support of Application for Admission Pro Hac Vice, #6 Text of Proposed Order)(NEWMAN, ZACHARY) |
| Filing 8 ANSWER to Complaint with JURY DEMAND by UNITED INDUSTRIES CORPORATION.(NEWMAN, ZACHARY) |
| Filing 7 ANSWER to Complaint with JURY DEMAND by SPECTRUM BRANDS HOLDINGS, INC..(NEWMAN, ZACHARY) |
| Filing 6 Corporate Disclosure Statement by THE HOME DEPOT, INC. identifying The Home Depot, Inc. as Corporate Parent.. (GIACOPELLI, MICHAEL) |
| CLERK'S QUALITY CONTROL MESSAGE - Please be advised, pursuant to Fed. R. Civ. Pro. 7.1, a disclosure statement is required to be filed by a nongovernmental corporate party re Defendant THE HOME DEPOT, INC.. Please refer to the Court's website at www.njd.uscourts.gov for a form and filing instructions. (dam, ) |
| CLERK'S QUALITY CONTROL MESSAGE - The case you electronically filed has been processed, however, the following deficiencies were found: Attorney Information: Counsel for Defendant THE HOME DEPOT, INC. added . The Clerk's Office has made the appropriate changes. Please refer to the Attorney Case Opening Guide for processing electronically filed cases. (dam, ) |
| CASE REFERRED to Arbitration. (ak, ) |
| Case Assigned to Judge Kevin McNulty and Magistrate Judge Michael A. Hammer. (ak, ) |
| Filing 5 Certification on behalf of SPECTRUM BRANDS HOLDINGS, INC., UNITED INDUSTRIES CORPORATION Re #1 Notice of Removal,. (NEWMAN, ZACHARY) |
| Filing 4 Exhibit to #1 Notice of Removal, Civil Cover Sheet by SPECTRUM BRANDS HOLDINGS, INC., UNITED INDUSTRIES CORPORATION. (NEWMAN, ZACHARY) |
| Filing 3 Corporate Disclosure Statement by UNITED INDUSTRIES CORPORATION identifying Spectrum Brands Holdings, Inc. as Corporate Parent.. (NEWMAN, ZACHARY) |
| Filing 2 Corporate Disclosure Statement by SPECTRUM BRANDS HOLDINGS, INC. identifying None as Corporate Parent.. (NEWMAN, ZACHARY) |
| Filing 1 NOTICE OF REMOVAL by THE HOME DEPOT, INC., UNITED INDUSTRIES CORPORATION, SPECTRUM BRANDS HOLDINGS, INC. from Superior Court of New Jersey, Law Division, Essex County, case number ESX-L-006349-21. ( Filing and Admin fee $ 402 receipt number ANJDC-12898820), filed by THE HOME DEPOT, INC., UNITED INDUSTRIES CORPORATION, SPECTRUM BRANDS HOLDINGS, INC.. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit Complaint, #2 Exhibit Home Depot's Answer)(NEWMAN, ZACHARY) |
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