Willis v. Fisher-Price, Inc. et al
Plaintiff: Josie Willis
Defendant: Fisher-Price, Inc. and Mattel, Inc.
Case Number: 1:2019cv01107
Filed: August 21, 2019
Court: US District Court for the Western District of New York
Presiding Judge: Geoffrey Crawford
Nature of Suit: Other Fraud
Cause of Action: 28 U.S.C. § 1332
Jury Demanded By: Plaintiff
Docket Report

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Date Filed Document Text
October 15, 2019 Filing 19 Proposed Pretrial Order Proposed Protective Order by Emily Barton, Linda Black, Luke Cuddy, Samantha Drover-Mundy, Megan Fieker, Karen Flores, Nancy Hanson, Samantha Jacoby, Candace Kimmel, Cassandra Mulvey, Zachary Mundy, Mark Nabong, Joshua Nadel, Daniel Pasternacki, Jessie Poppe, Katharine Shaffer, Josie Willis, Renee Wray. Associated Cases: 1:19-md-02903-GWC et al.(Howard, Kate)
October 15, 2019 Filing 18 DISCOVERY PLAN by Emily Barton, Linda Black, Luke Cuddy, Samantha Drover-Mundy, Megan Fieker, Karen Flores, Nancy Hanson, Samantha Jacoby, Candace Kimmel, Cassandra Mulvey, Zachary Mundy, Mark Nabong, Joshua Nadel, Daniel Pasternacki, Jessie Poppe, Katharine Shaffer, Josie Willis, Renee Wray.Associated Cases: 1:19-md-02903-GWC et al.(Howard, Kate)
October 10, 2019 Opinion or Order Filing 17 ORDER granting (44) Motion for Extension of Time to File in case 1:19-cv-00512-GWC; granting (36) Motion for Extension of Time to File in case 1:19-cv-00518-GWC; granting (32) Motion for Extension of Time to File in case 1:19-cv-00667-GWC; granting (32) Motion for Extension of Time to File in case 1:19-cv-00668-GWC; granting (33) Motion for Extension of Time to File in case 1:19-cv-00670-GWC; granting (34) Motion for Extension of Time to File in case 1:19-cv-00695-GWC; granting (26) Motion for Extension of Time to File in case 1:19-cv-00787-GWC; granting (12) Motion for Extension of Time to File in case 1:19-cv-00791-GWC; granting (10) Motion for Extension of Time to File in case 1:19-cv-00870-GWC; granting (14) Motion for Extension of Time to File in case 1:19-cv-00941-GWC; granting (14) Motion for Extension of Time to File in case 1:19-md-02903-GWC; granting (15) Motion for Extension of Time to File in case 1:19-cv-01067-GWC; granting (20) Motion for Extension of Time to File in case 1:19-cv-01075-GWC; granting (25) Motion for Extension of Time to File in case 1:19-cv-01076-GWC; granting (37) Motion for Extension of Time to File in case 1:19-cv-01083-GWC; granting (13) Motion for Extension of Time to File in case 1:19-cv-01087-GWC; granting (16) MOTION for Extension of Time to File Proposed Protective Order and ESI Plan in case 1:19-cv-01107-GWC. Signed by Hon. Geoffrey Crawford on 10/10/19. Associated Cases: 1:19-md-02903-GWC et al.(JL)-CLERK TO FOLLOW UP-
October 7, 2019 Filing 16 MOTION for Extension of Time to File Proposed Protective Order and ESI Plan by Emily Barton, Linda Black, Luke Cuddy, Samantha Drover-Mundy, Megan Fieker, Karen Flores, Nancy Hanson, Samantha Jacoby, Candace Kimmel, Cassandra Mulvey, Zachary Mundy, Mark Nabong, Joshua Nadel, Daniel Pasternacki, Jessie Poppe, Katharine Shaffer, Josie Willis, Renee Wray. (Attachments: #1 Proposed Order)Associated Cases: 1:19-md-02903-GWC et al.(Howard, Kate)
September 26, 2019 Filing 15 NOTICE OF FILING OF OFFICIAL TRANSCRIPT of Proceedings (Initial Conference) held on 9/16/19, before Judge Geoffrey W. Crawford. Court Reporter/Transcriber Karen J. Bush, Contact Info 585-613-4312. Transcript may be viewed at the court public terminal or purchased through the Court Reporter/Transcriber before the deadline for Release of Transcript Restriction. After that date it may be obtained through PACER. Redaction Request due 10/17/2019. Redacted Transcript Deadline set for 10/28/2019. Release of Transcript Restriction set for 12/26/2019. Associated Cases: 1:19-md-02903-GWC et al. (JHF)
September 24, 2019 E-Filing Notification: Clerk exchanged original INITIAL CASE MANAGEMENT ORDER (12 in 1:19-cv-02903-GWC) with version with several corrections as pointed out by counsel. Associated Cases: 1:19-md-02903-GWC et al. (JHF)
September 20, 2019 Filing 14 INITIAL CASE MANAGEMENT ORDER (Please Note: This docket text may not contain the entire contents of the attached Order. It is your responsibility to read the attached Order and download it for future reference. Direct any questions to the Chambers of the Judge who entered this Order.) Plaintiffs' service of Consolidated Amended Complaint (CAC) due by 10/28/19. Defendants' Response to CAC due by 12/12/2019. Plaintiffs' opposition to Defendants' motion to dismiss, if any, due by 1/27/20. Defendants' Reply due by 2/18/2020. Plaintiffs' motion for class certification due by 4/1/20. Status Conference set for 12/9/2019 10:00 AM in US Courthouse, 100 State Street, Rochester NY 14614 before Hon. Geoffrey Crawford. Signed by Hon. Geoffrey Crawford on 9/20/19. Associated Cases: 1:19-md-02903-GWC et al. (JHF)
September 19, 2019 NOTICE: Status Conference set for 12/9/2019 10:00 AM at U.S. Courthouse, 100 State Street, Rochester, NY 14614 before Hon. Geoffrey Crawford. Associated Cases: 1:19-md-02903-GWC et al.(CAM)
September 16, 2019 Filing 13 Minute Entry for proceedings held before Hon. Geoffrey Crawford: Initial Conference held on 9/16/2019. The issues relating to bifurcation of discovery and class certification were addressed. ADR will not be addressed at this time due to the issue of class certification. Items in the Joint Proposed Discovery/Pleadings Schedules were discussed. Case Management Order to be issued. Appearances: John Schraven, Special Mediator. For plaintiffs: Demet Basar, Esq., Terrence M. Connors, Esq., Steven DeNittis, Esq., Kate G. Howard, Esq., Mark A. Smith, Esq., Jonathan Sorkowitz, Esq. and Daniel Tepper, Esq. For defendants: Craig J. de Recat, Esq., Matthew P. Kanny, Esq. and Patrick Naylon, Esq. (Court Reporter Karen Bush) Associated Cases: 1:19-md-02903-GWC et al.(CAM)
September 3, 2019 Filing 12 NOTICE of Hearing: Initial Conference set for 9/16/2019 10:00 AM in Courtroom 1, Federal Building, 100 State Street, Rochester, NY 14614 before Hon. Geoffrey Crawford. Associated Cases: 1:19-md-02903-GWC et al. (JHF)
August 21, 2019 Filing 11 Case transferred in from District of Tennessee Middle; Case Number 3:19-cv-00670.
August 21, 2019 NOTICE TO ALL COUNSEL for 1:19-CV-1107: MDL No. 19-MD-2903 has been opened and assigned to Judge Geoffrey W. Crawford. See MDL Docket for further entries. Associated Cases: 1:19-cv-01107-GWC, 1:19-md-02903-GWC (LB)
August 20, 2019 Opinion or Order Filing 10 ORDER: Pursuant to the Conditional Transfer Order (CTO-2) of the Judicial Panel on Multidistrict Litigation, Docket No. 2903, this case is hereby transferred to the United States District Court for the Western District of New York for coordinated or consolidated proceedings. The Clerk of Court is directed to close this case and electronically transmit the record to the United States District Court for the Western District of New York. It is so ORDERED. ENTER this 20th day of August 2019. Signed by District Judge Aleta A. Trauger on 8/20/19. (af) [Transferred from tnmd on 8/21/2019.]
August 19, 2019 Filing 9 CERTIFIED COPY OF CTO-2 rec'd from the WD of NY this date. (**Case is ready for closing/transfer; Proposed order submitted to chambers) (af) [Transferred from tnmd on 8/21/2019.]
August 19, 2019 Filing 8 CONDITIONAL TRANSFER ORDER (CTO 2) filed by the UNITED STATES JUDICIAL PANEL on MULTIDISTRICT LITIGATION, IN RE: FISHERPRICE ROCK 'N PLAY SLEEPER MARKETING, SALES PRACTICES, AND PRODUCTS LIABILITY LITIGATION MDL No. 2903, transferring case to the WD of New York. This order does not become effective until it is filed in the Office of the Clerk of the United States District Court for the Western District of New York. (af) [Transferred from tnmd on 8/21/2019.]
August 9, 2019 Filing 7 WAIVER OF SERVICE Returned Executed by Josie Willis. Mattel, Inc. waiver sent on 8/6/2019. (Gastel, Benjamin) [Transferred from tnmd on 8/21/2019.]
August 9, 2019 Filing 6 WAIVER OF SERVICE Returned Executed by Josie Willis. Fisher-Price, Inc. waiver sent on 8/6/2019. (Gastel, Benjamin) [Transferred from tnmd on 8/21/2019.]
August 6, 2019 Filing 5 NOTICE of Initial Case Management Conference set for 10/7/2019 at 01:00 PM in Chambers 825 before District Judge Aleta A. Trauger. (jm) [Transferred from tnmd on 8/21/2019.]
August 6, 2019 Filing 4 Summons issued as to Fisher-Price, Inc. and Mattel, Inc. (Service copies will be picked up by counsel.) (jm) [Transferred from tnmd on 8/21/2019.]
August 6, 2019 Filing 3 NOTICE/INFORMATION regarding Consent of the Parties to the Magistrate Judge. (jm) [Transferred from tnmd on 8/21/2019.]
August 6, 2019 Filing 2 NOTICE of Business Entity Disclosure Statement filing requirement. (jm) [Transferred from tnmd on 8/21/2019.]
August 6, 2019 NOTICE TO COUNSEL Jonathan S. Mann, Doug Dellaccio, Jr, F. Jerome Tapley, Hirlye R. Lutz, III, Adam W. Pittman, Lauren S. Miller, and Chris T. Hellmus: WITHIN 21 DAYS, counsel shall file a Motion to Appear Pro Hac Vice, a Certificate of Good Standing signed by the Clerk of a United States District Court or a U. S. appellate court where admitted, and pay a fee of $100.00 (LR 83.01(b)). PHV due by 8/27/2019. (jm) [Transferred from tnmd on 8/21/2019.]
August 6, 2019 TN State Bar status verified as active for James Gerard Stranch, IV and Benjamin A. Gastel; AL State Bar status verified as active for Jonathan S. Mann, Doug Dellaccio, Jr, F. Jerome Tapley, Hirlye R. Lutz, III, Adam W. Pittman, Lauren S. Miller, and Chris T. Hellmus. (jm) [Transferred from tnmd on 8/21/2019.]
August 5, 2019 Filing 1 COMPLAINT against Fisher-Price, Inc. and Mattel, Inc. (Filing fee $400, Receipt number 0650-2965646), filed by Josie Willis. (Attachments: #1 Attachment Civil Cover Sheet) (jm) [Transferred from tnmd on 8/21/2019.]

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Plaintiff: Josie Willis
Represented By: Lauren S. Miller
Represented By: F. Jerome Tapley
Represented By: Hirlye R. Lutz, III
Represented By: James Gerard Stranch, IV
Represented By: Doug Dellaccio, Jr.
Represented By: Benjamin A. Gastel
Represented By: Jonathan S. Mann
Represented By: Adam W. Pittman
Represented By: Christopher T. Hellums
Represented By: Frank Jerome Tapley
Represented By: Douglas A. Dellaccio, Jr.
Represented By: Adam Wade Pittman
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