Gramza v. Merck & Company Incorporated et al
Plaintiff: Jasmyne Gramza
Defendant: Merck & Company Incorporated, Merck, Sharp & Dohme Corporation and Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
Case Number: 3:2022cv00377
Filed: August 10, 2022
Court: US District Court for the Western District of North Carolina
Presiding Judge: Robert J Conrad
Referring Judge: David Keesler
Nature of Suit: Personal Inj. Prod. Liability
Cause of Action: 28 U.S.C. § 1331 Fed. Question: Personal Injury
Jury Demanded By: Both
Docket Report

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Date Filed Document Text
September 13, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 79 ORDER of Administrative Close Out of Member Cases. Signed by District Judge Robert J. Conrad, Jr on 9/12/2022. (brl)
August 11, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 78 FIRST PRETRIAL ORDER. Signed by District Judge Robert J. Conrad, Jr on 8/9/22. Associated Cases: 3:22-cv-00377-RJC-DCK, 3:22-cv-00378-RJC-DCK, 3:22-cv-00379-RJC-DCK(rth)
August 11, 2022 Filing 77 DELETED DOCUMENT - REFILED AS DOCUMENT 78 (brl).
August 11, 2022 NOTICE of Hearing: Pretrial Conference set for 10/11/2022 11:00 AM in Courtroom #8, 401 W Trade St, Charlotte, NC 28202 before District Judge Robert J. Conrad Jr. This is your only notice - you will not receive a separate document.(brl)
August 10, 2022 Filing 76 Case transferred in from District of Arizona; Case Number 2:20-cv-01425. Original electronic file and docket sheet received.
August 10, 2022 Filing 75 CERTIFIED MDL TRANSFER ORDER - Transferring Case to the Western District of North Carolina Re MDL-3036. (MAP) [Transferred from Arizona on 8/10/2022.]
August 10, 2022 Remark: Case Transferred to the Western District of North Carolina via electronic transfer. This is a TEXT ENTRY ONLY. There is no PDF document associated with this entry. (MAP) [Transferred from Arizona on 8/10/2022.]
August 10, 2022 Case assigned to District Judge Robert J. Conrad, Jr and Magistrate Judge David Keesler. Notice: You must click this link to retrieve the #Case Assignment Packet. This is your only notice - you will not receive a separate document.(rth)
July 13, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 74 ORDER: Defendants' motion is GRANTED. The name of Defendant Merck Sharp & Dohme Corporation shall be changed to Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC. IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that the Clerk is directed to amend the case name on the Court's docket in the CM/ECF system to reflect the name change. Signed by Judge Douglas L Rayes on 7/13/2022. (REK) [Transferred from Arizona on 8/10/2022.]
June 23, 2022 Filing 73 MOTION for Corporate Name Change by Merck, Sharp & Dohme Corporation. (Attachments: #1 Proposed Order)(Robberson, Foster) [Transferred from Arizona on 8/10/2022.]
June 1, 2022 Filing 72 Second AMENDED NOTICE of Deposition of James Williams, M.D., filed by Merck & Company Incorporated, Merck, Sharp & Dohme Corporation. (Robberson, Foster) [Transferred from Arizona on 8/10/2022.]
May 26, 2022 Filing 71 NOTICE of Appearance by Ryan D. Pont on behalf of Merck & Company Incorporated, Merck, Sharp & Dohme Corporation. (Pont, Ryan) [Transferred from Arizona on 8/10/2022.]
May 11, 2022 Filing 70 First AMENDED NOTICE of Deposition of James Williams, M.D., filed by Merck & Company Incorporated, Merck, Sharp & Dohme Corporation. (Robberson, Foster) [Transferred from Arizona on 8/10/2022.]
April 29, 2022 Filing 69 NOTICE of Deposition of James Williams, M.D., filed by Merck & Company Incorporated, Merck, Sharp & Dohme Corporation. (Robberson, Foster) [Transferred from Arizona on 8/10/2022.]
March 30, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 68 PRIVILEGE LOG ORDER pursuant to #67 Stipulation. See document for complete details. Signed by Judge Douglas L Rayes on 3/30/2022. (RMV) [Transferred from Arizona on 8/10/2022.]
March 28, 2022 Filing 67 STIPULATION [Proposed] Privilege Log Order by Jasmyne Gramza. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit A - Sample Privilege Log)(Esfandiari, Bijan) [Transferred from Arizona on 8/10/2022.]
March 7, 2022 Filing 66 NOTICE OF FILING OF OFFICIAL TRANSCRIPT of TELEPHONIC STATUS CONFERENCE proceedings held on 02/24/2022, before Judge DOUGLAS L. RAYES. [Court Reporter: Elva Cruz-Lauer, RMR, CRR, Telephone number (602) 322-7261]. The ordering party will have electronic access to the transcript immediately. All others may view the transcript at the court public terminal or it may be purchased through the Court Reporter/Transcriber by filing a Transcript Order Form on the docket before the deadline for Release of Transcript Restriction. After that date it may be obtained through PACER. Redaction Request due 4/14/2022. Redacted Transcript Deadline set for 4/25/2022. Release of Transcript Restriction set for 6/21/2022. (RAP) [Transferred from Arizona on 8/10/2022.]
March 2, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 65 AMENDED ORDER granting Plaintiff's Application for an Order Modifying the Scheduling Order (Doc. #58 ). Discovery deadline extended to 10/3/2022. Dispositive motions deadline extended to 3/3/2023. See document for additional deadlines and complete details. Signed by Judge Douglas L Rayes on 3/2/2022. (RMV) [Transferred from Arizona on 8/10/2022.]
February 28, 2022 Filing 64 TRANSCRIPT REQUEST by Merck & Company Incorporated, Merck, Sharp & Dohme Corporation for proceedings held on 2/24/22, Judge Douglas L Rayes hearing judge(s). (Robberson, Foster) [Transferred from Arizona on 8/10/2022.]
February 28, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 63 **Amended by Doc. #65 ** ORDER granting Plaintiff's Application for an Order Modifying the Scheduling Order (Doc. #58 ). Discovery deadline extended to 10/3/2022. Dispositive motions deadline extended to 3/3/2023. See document for additional deadlines and complete details. Signed by Judge Douglas L Rayes on 2/24/2022. (RMV) Modified on 3/2/2022 (RMV). [Transferred from Arizona on 8/10/2022.]
February 24, 2022 Filing 62 MINUTE ENTRY for proceedings held before Judge Douglas L Rayes: Telephonic Status Conference held on 2/24/2022. Discussion is held regarding #58 Plaintiffs Motion to Modifying the Scheduling Order and the motion is granted. Separate order to issue. APPEARANCES: Telephonic appearance by Bijan Esfandiari for Plaintiff. Telephonic appearance by Lisa Dystra, Christina Gaarder, Rami Fakhouri, and Foster Robberson for Defendants. (Court Reporter Elva Cruz-Lauer.) Hearing held 3:59 pm to 4:18 pm. This is a TEXT ENTRY ONLY. There is no PDF document associated with this entry. (RMV) [Transferred from Arizona on 8/10/2022.]
February 24, 2022 Filing 61 NOTICE re: Notice of Letter to Court Re Merck's Opposition to Plaintiff's Ex Parte Application for an Order Modifying Scheduling Order by Merck & Company Incorporated . (Robberson, Foster) [Transferred from Arizona on 8/10/2022.]
February 22, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 60 ORDER setting Telephonic Status Conference re: #58 Plaintiff's Motion for Extension of Case Management Deadlines for 2/24/2022 at 04:00 PM before Judge Douglas L Rayes. Parties will be provided call-in information by separate email. Ordered by Judge Douglas L Rayes. This is a TEXT ENTRY ONLY. There is no PDF document associated with this entry. (RMV) [Transferred from Arizona on 8/10/2022.]
February 22, 2022 Filing 59 Additional Attachments to Main Document re: #58 MOTION for Extension of Time of Pretrial Deadlines by Plaintiff Jasmyne Gramza. (Esfandiari, Bijan) [Transferred from Arizona on 8/10/2022.]
February 22, 2022 Filing 58 EX PARTE MOTION for Extension of Time of Pretrial Deadlines by Jasmyne Gramza. (Attachments: #1 Declaration of Bijan Esfandiari, #2 Exhibit 1 - Email Correspondence re Outstanding Discovery Issues, #3 Exhibit 2 - Email Correspondence re Discovery Updates, #4 Exhibit 3 - Excerpts of the Joint Proposed Discovery Plan filed in Sullivan v. Merck (D. NY), #5 Exhibit 4 - Joint Motion to Amend Court's Scheduling Order filed in Balasco v. Merck (D. RI), #6 Proposed Order, #7 Certificate of Service)(Esfandiari, Bijan) [Transferred from Arizona on 8/10/2022.]
February 1, 2022 Filing 57 Second AMENDED NOTICE of Deposition of Tarah Gramza, filed by Merck & Company Incorporated, Merck, Sharp & Dohme Corporation. (Fakhouri, Rami) [Transferred from Arizona on 8/10/2022.]
February 1, 2022 Filing 56 Second AMENDED NOTICE of Deposition of Jasmyne Gramza, filed by Merck & Company Incorporated, Merck, Sharp & Dohme Corporation. (Fakhouri, Rami) [Transferred from Arizona on 8/10/2022.]
January 31, 2022 Filing 55 First AMENDED NOTICE of Deposition of Tarah Gramza, filed by Merck & Company Incorporated, Merck, Sharp & Dohme Corporation. (Fakhouri, Rami) [Transferred from Arizona on 8/10/2022.]
January 31, 2022 Filing 54 First AMENDED NOTICE of Deposition of Jasmyne Gramza, filed by Merck & Company Incorporated, Merck, Sharp & Dohme Corporation. (Fakhouri, Rami) [Transferred from Arizona on 8/10/2022.]
January 19, 2022 Filing 53 NOTICE of Deposition of Tarah Gramza, filed by Merck & Company Incorporated, Merck, Sharp & Dohme Corporation. (Farrington, Elizabeth) [Transferred from Arizona on 8/10/2022.]
January 19, 2022 Filing 52 NOTICE of Deposition of Jasmyne Gramza, filed by Merck & Company Incorporated, Merck, Sharp & Dohme Corporation. (Farrington, Elizabeth) [Transferred from Arizona on 8/10/2022.]
January 19, 2022 Remark: Pro hac vice motion(s) granted for Rami N Fakhouri on behalf of Defendants Merck & Company Incorporated, Merck, Sharp & Dohme Corporation. This is a TEXT ENTRY ONLY. There is no PDF document associated with this entry. (BAS) [Transferred from Arizona on 8/10/2022.]
November 22, 2021 Opinion or Order Filing 51 ORDER that Merck's motion to strike (Doc. #13 ) is GRANTED. Paragraphs 15-26, 53, H, and 358 concerning Vioxx are stricken from the complaint. See document for complete details. Signed by Judge Douglas L Rayes on 11/22/2021. (RMV) [Transferred from Arizona on 8/10/2022.]
November 3, 2021 Filing 50 NOTICE OF FILING OF OFFICIAL TRANSCRIPT of TELEPHONIC DISCOVERY HEARING proceedings held on 10/21/2021, before Judge DOUGLAS L. RAYES. [Court Reporter: Jennifer A. Pancratz, RMR, CRR, FCRR, CRC, Telephone number (602) 322-7198]. The ordering party will have electronic access to the transcript immediately. All others may view the transcript at the court public terminal or it may be purchased through the Court Reporter/Transcriber by filing a Transcript Order Form on the docket before the deadline for Release of Transcript Restriction. After that date it may be obtained through PACER. Redaction Request due 11/30/2021. Redacted Transcript Deadline set for 12/10/2021. Release of Transcript Restriction set for 2/7/2022. (RAP) *Modified to correct date filed to match court reporter delivery date on 11/9/2021 (RAP). [Transferred from Arizona on 8/10/2022.]
October 27, 2021 Filing 49 TRANSCRIPT REQUEST by Merck & Company Incorporated for proceedings held on 10/21/2021, Judge Douglas L Rayes, Judge Discovery Hearing hearing judge(s). (Robberson, Foster) [Transferred from Arizona on 8/10/2022.]
October 21, 2021 Filing 48 MINUTE ENTRY for proceedings held before Judge Douglas L Rayes: Telephonic Discovery Hearing held on 10/21/2021. Upon hearing discussion and oral argument, the Court enters the following rulings set forth herein. See attached document for complete details. (Court Reporter Jennifer Pancratz.) Hearing held 9:04 am to 10:21 am.(RMV) [Transferred from Arizona on 8/10/2022.]
October 20, 2021 Filing 47 NOTICE by Merck & Company Incorporated, Merck, Sharp & Dohme Corporation Notice of Filing. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit A, #2 Exhibit B)(Robberson, Foster) [Transferred from Arizona on 8/10/2022.]
October 20, 2021 Remark: Pro hac vice motion(s) granted for Elizabeth Burnett Farrington on behalf of Defendants Merck & Company Incorporated, Merck, Sharp & Dohme Corporation. This is a TEXT ENTRY ONLY. There is no PDF document associated with this entry. (BAS) [Transferred from Arizona on 8/10/2022.]
October 18, 2021 Filing 46 *NOTICE of Service of Discovery re: Joint Rule 37(a)(1) Good Faith Consultation Certificate by Merck & Company Incorporated . (Robberson, Foster) *Modified event and text on 10/19/2021 (REK). [Transferred from Arizona on 8/10/2022.]
October 15, 2021 Filing 45 MINUTE ORDER: Telephonic Discovery Hearing set for 10/21/2021 at 09:00 AM before Judge Douglas L Rayes. The parties will be provided with call-in information via separate email. This is a TEXT ENTRY ONLY. There is no PDF document associated with this entry. (RMV) [Transferred from Arizona on 8/10/2022.]
August 6, 2021 Remark: Pro hac vice motion(s) granted for Allyson M Julien on behalf of Defendants Merck & Company Incorporated, Merck, Sharp & Dohme Corporation. This is a TEXT ENTRY ONLY. There is no PDF document associated with this entry. (BAS) [Transferred from Arizona on 8/10/2022.]
July 16, 2021 Remark: Pro hac vice motion(s) granted for Lisa C Dykstra on behalf of Defendants Merck & Company Incorporated, Merck, Sharp & Dohme Corporation. This is a TEXT ENTRY ONLY. There is no PDF document associated with this entry. (BAS) [Transferred from Arizona on 8/10/2022.]
July 14, 2021 Filing 44 *NOTICE of Attorney Withdrawal Jennifer Soo Jung Lee-Cota filed by Foster Robberson. (Robberson, Foster) *Modified to terminate attorney on 7/15/2021 (MFR). [Transferred from Arizona on 8/10/2022.]
July 12, 2021 Remark: Pro hac vice motion(s) granted for Deanne Lynne Miller on behalf of Defendants Merck & Company Incorporated, Merck, Sharp & Dohme Corporation. This is a TEXT ENTRY ONLY. There is no PDF document associated with this entry. (BAS) [Transferred from Arizona on 8/10/2022.]
July 9, 2021 Remark: Pro hac vice motion(s) granted for Nicolette Leilani Young on behalf of Defendants Merck & Company Incorporated, Merck, Sharp & Dohme Corporation. This is a TEXT ENTRY ONLY. There is no PDF document associated with this entry. (BAS) [Transferred from Arizona on 8/10/2022.]
May 26, 2021 Opinion or Order Filing 43 STIPULATED PROTECTIVE ORDER pursuant to #42 Stipulation. See document for complete details. Signed by Judge Douglas L Rayes on 5/25/2021. (RMV) [Transferred from Arizona on 8/10/2022.]
May 20, 2021 Filing 42 STIPULATION [Proposed] Stipulated Protective Order by Jasmyne Gramza. (Attachments: #1 Text of Proposed Order)(Esfandiari, Bijan) [Transferred from Arizona on 8/10/2022.]
February 25, 2021 Opinion or Order Filing 41 ORDER that the parties' proposed Stipulated Order Re: Discovery of Electronically Stored Information (Doc. #40 ) is approved and hereby entered as the Order of the Court. Signed by Judge Douglas L Rayes on 2/25/2021. (RMV) [Transferred from Arizona on 8/10/2022.]
February 23, 2021 Filing 40 STIPULATION [Proposed] Stipulated Order re: Discovery of Electronically Stored Information by Jasmyne Gramza. (Attachments: #1 Text of Proposed Order)(Esfandiary, Pedram) [Transferred from Arizona on 8/10/2022.]
February 11, 2021 Filing 39 MINUTE ENTRY for proceedings held before Judge Douglas L Rayes: Telephonic Discovery Hearing held on 2/11/2021. Discussion is held regarding issues that have arisen between the parties that pertain to the ESI order. The Court orders defendants to produce all relevant responsive documents after a reasonably diligent search has been conducted, and the parties are directed to include this language in the ESI order. Further discussion is held regarding the data review process for documents that are not returned as relevant after a search. The Court denies plaintiff's request for an order that defendants create a Null Set Review Procedure. The Court orders that defendants, in the course of their discovery responses, to identify the size of the null set after the search has been conducted, determine the method, burden and cost involved with reviewing a sample of the null set, and provide all of this information to plaintiff. APPEARANCES: Telephonic appearance by Pedram Esfandiary and Bijan Esfandiari for Plaintiff. Telephonic appearance by Christina Gaarder and Tara Lawler for Defendants. (Court Reporter Elva Cruz-Lauer.) Hearing held 2:01 pm to 2:33 pm. This is a TEXT ENTRY ONLY. There is no PDF document associated with this entry. (RMV) [Transferred from Arizona on 8/10/2022.]
February 10, 2021 Filing 38 STATEMENT of the Parties' dispute relating to the ESI Protocol (filed jointly) in advance of the 02-11-2021 Telephone Conference by Plaintiff Jasmyne Gramza. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit A - ESI Protocol)(Esfandiary, Pedram) [Transferred from Arizona on 8/10/2022.]
February 3, 2021 Filing 37 MINUTE ORDER: Telephonic Discovery Hearing re: ESI protocols set for 2/11/2021 at 02:00 PM (Arizona time) before Judge Douglas L Rayes. Call-in information will be provided to the parties via separate email. The parties may submit a joint statement on the issues, no more than 3 pages, at least 24 hours before the hearing. This is a TEXT ENTRY ONLY. There is no PDF document associated with this entry. (MMO) [Transferred from Arizona on 8/10/2022.]
February 2, 2021 Filing 36 NOTICE of Service of Discovery filed by Jasmyne Gramza. (Esfandiari, Bijan) [Transferred from Arizona on 8/10/2022.]
February 2, 2021 Filing 35 NOTICE of Service of Discovery filed by Merck & Company Incorporated, Merck, Sharp & Dohme Corporation. (Sangiamo, Dino) [Transferred from Arizona on 8/10/2022.]
January 15, 2021 Filing 34 TRANSCRIPT REQUEST by Merck & Company Incorporated, Merck, Sharp & Dohme Corporation for proceedings held on 12/18/2020, Judge Douglas L Rayes hearing judge(s). (Robberson, Foster) [Transferred from Arizona on 8/10/2022.]
January 11, 2021 Filing 33 NOTICE OF FILING OF OFFICIAL TRANSCRIPT of TELEPHONIC RULE 16 SCHEDULING CONFERENCE proceedings held on 12/18/2020, before Judge DOUGLAS L. RAYES. [Court Reporter: Jennifer A. Pancratz, RMR, CRR, FCRR, CRC, Telephone number (602) 322-7198]. The ordering party will have electronic access to the transcript immediately. All others may view the transcript at the court public terminal or it may be purchased through the Court Reporter/Transcriber by filing a Transcript Order Form on the docket before the deadline for Release of Transcript Restriction. After that date it may be obtained through PACER. Redaction Request due 2/1/2021. Redacted Transcript Deadline set for 2/11/2021. Release of Transcript Restriction set for 4/12/2021. (RAP) [Transferred from Arizona on 8/10/2022.]
January 8, 2021 Filing 32 AMENDED TRANSCRIPT REQUEST pursuant to 31 Notice of Deficiency by Jasmyne Gramza for proceedings held on 12/18/2020, Judge Douglas L Rayes hearing judge(s). (Esfandiari, Bijan) [Transferred from Arizona on 8/10/2022.]
January 8, 2021 Filing 31 NOTICE TO FILER OF DEFICIENCY re: AO435 #30 Transcript Request filed by Jasmyne Gramza. Item 18 - ORDER: E-mail address not provided where e-mail copy should be sent. FOLLOW-UP ACTION REQUIRED: Please refile and provide an email address for delivery. Deficiency must be corrected within one business day of this notice. This is a TEXT ENTRY ONLY. There is no PDF document associated with this entry. (RAP) [Transferred from Arizona on 8/10/2022.]
January 8, 2021 Filing 30 TRANSCRIPT REQUEST by Jasmyne Gramza for proceedings held on 12/18/2020, Judge Douglas L Rayes hearing judge(s). (Esfandiari, Bijan) [Transferred from Arizona on 8/10/2022.]
December 21, 2020 Filing 29 Additional Attachments to Main Document re: 28 Scheduling Order. (RMV) [Transferred from Arizona on 8/10/2022.]
December 21, 2020 Opinion or Order Filing 28 SCHEDULING ORDER: Discovery due by 2/28/2022. Dispositive motions due by 6/13/2022. See document for additional deadlines and complete details. Signed by Judge Douglas L Rayes on 12/18/2020. This is a TEXT ENTRY ONLY. There is no PDF document associated with this entry. (RMV) [Transferred from Arizona on 8/10/2022.]
December 18, 2020 Filing 27 NOTICE of Service of Discovery filed by Jasmyne Gramza. (Esfandiari, Bijan) [Transferred from Arizona on 8/10/2022.]
December 18, 2020 Filing 26 MINUTE ENTRY for proceedings held before Judge Douglas L Rayes: Rule 16 Scheduling Conference held on 12/18/2020. Case management deadlines are discussed and set. Written order to issue. APPEARANCES: Telephonic appearance by Drew Downing, Bijan Esfandiari, Nicole Maldonado, Monique Alarcon, and Pedram Esfandiari for Plaintiff. Telephonic appearance by Christina Gaarder, Brian Healy, Foster Robberson, and Dino Sangiamo for Defendants. (Court Reporter Jennifer Pancratz.) Hearing held 9:57 am to 10:55 am. This is a TEXT ENTRY ONLY. There is no PDF document associated with this entry. (RMV) [Transferred from Arizona on 8/10/2022.]
December 14, 2020 Filing 25 NOTICE of Service of Discovery filed by Merck & Company Incorporated, Merck, Sharp & Dohme Corporation. (Sangiamo, Dino) [Transferred from Arizona on 8/10/2022.]
December 14, 2020 Remark: Pro hac vice motion(s) granted for Christina Lee Gaarder on behalf of Defendants Merck & Company Incorporated, Merck, Sharp & Dohme Corporation. This is a TEXT ENTRY ONLY. There is no PDF document associated with this entry. (BAS) [Transferred from Arizona on 8/10/2022.]
December 14, 2020 Remark: Pro hac vice motion(s) granted for Pedram Esfandiary, Monique Alarcon on behalf of Plaintiff Jasmyne Gramza. This is a TEXT ENTRY ONLY. There is no PDF document associated with this entry. (BAS) [Transferred from Arizona on 8/10/2022.]
December 11, 2020 Filing 24 NOTICE of Service of Discovery filed by Jasmyne Gramza. (Esfandiari, Bijan) [Transferred from Arizona on 8/10/2022.]
December 11, 2020 Filing 23 REPORT of Rule 26(f) Planning Meeting by Jasmyne Gramza. (Esfandiari, Bijan) [Transferred from Arizona on 8/10/2022.]
December 2, 2020 Filing 22 MINUTE ORDER: Rule 16 Scheduling Conference set for 12/17/2020 is vacated and reset. Rule 16 Scheduling Conference reset for 12/18/2020 at 10:00 AM before Judge Douglas L Rayes. This matter will be held telephonically. Call-in information will be provided to the parties via separate email. This is a TEXT ENTRY ONLY. There is no PDF document associated with this entry. (MMO) [Transferred from Arizona on 8/10/2022.]
November 27, 2020 Filing 21 *NOTICE of Service of Discovery re: Rule 26(a)(1)(A) Initial Disclosure by Merck & Company Incorporated, Merck, Sharp & Dohme Corporation . (Sangiamo, Dino) *Modified to correct event and text on 11/30/2020 (REK). [Transferred from Arizona on 8/10/2022.]
November 25, 2020 Filing 20 *NOTICE of Service of Discovery re: Initial Disclosure by Jasmyne Gramza . (Esfandiari, Bijan) *Modified to correct event and text on 11/30/2020 (REK). [Transferred from Arizona on 8/10/2022.]
October 16, 2020 Filing 19 REPLY to Response to Motion re: #13 MOTION to Strike #1 Complaint filed by Merck & Company Incorporated, Merck, Sharp & Dohme Corporation. (Sangiamo, Dino) [Transferred from Arizona on 8/10/2022.]
October 9, 2020 Filing 18 RESPONSE in Opposition re: #13 MOTION to Strike #1 Complaint filed by Jasmyne Gramza. (Esfandiari, Bijan) [Transferred from Arizona on 8/10/2022.]
September 28, 2020 Opinion or Order Filing 17 ORDER setting Rule 16 Scheduling Conference for 12/17/2020 at 04:30 PM before Judge Douglas L Rayes. See document for complete details. Signed by Judge Douglas L Rayes on 9/28/2020. (RMV) [Transferred from Arizona on 8/10/2022.]
September 25, 2020 Filing 16 ANSWER to #1 Complaint with Jury Demand by Merck & Company Incorporated, Merck, Sharp & Dohme Corporation.(Sangiamo, Dino) [Transferred from Arizona on 8/10/2022.]
September 25, 2020 Filing 15 Corporate Disclosure Statement by Merck, Sharp & Dohme Corporation. (Sangiamo, Dino) [Transferred from Arizona on 8/10/2022.]
September 25, 2020 Filing 14 Corporate Disclosure Statement by Merck & Company Incorporated. (Sangiamo, Dino) [Transferred from Arizona on 8/10/2022.]
September 25, 2020 Filing 13 MOTION to Strike #1 Complaint by Merck & Company Incorporated, Merck, Sharp & Dohme Corporation. (Attachments: #1 Proposed Order)(Sangiamo, Dino) [Transferred from Arizona on 8/10/2022.]
September 21, 2020 Opinion or Order Filing 12 ORDER pursuant to #11 Stipulation For Extension of Time To Answer Complaint. IT IS ORDERED extending the deadline for Defendants to respond to the Complaint until September 25, 2020. Signed by Judge Douglas L Rayes on 9/21/2020. (RMV) [Transferred from Arizona on 8/10/2022.]
September 17, 2020 Filing 11 STIPULATION FOR EXTENSION OF TIME TO ANSWER COMPLAINT by Merck & Company Incorporated, Merck, Sharp & Dohme Corporation. (Attachments: #1 Text of Proposed Order)(Lee-Cota, Jennifer) [Transferred from Arizona on 8/10/2022.]
September 11, 2020 Remark: Pro hac vice motion(s) granted for Dino Santo Sangiamo, Sally Wiest Bryan on behalf of Defendants Merck & Company Incorporated, Merck, Sharp & Dohme Corporation. This is a TEXT ENTRY ONLY. There is no PDF document associated with this entry. (BAS) [Transferred from Arizona on 8/10/2022.]
September 1, 2020 Opinion or Order Filing 10 ORDER pursuant to #9 Stipulation to Extend Deadline to Respond toComplaint: The deadline for Defendants' to file an Answer or Response to the Complaint is extended through and including 9/18/2020. Signed by Judge Douglas L Rayes on 9/1/2020. (MMO) [Transferred from Arizona on 8/10/2022.]
August 31, 2020 Filing 9 STIPULATION FOR EXTENSION OF TIME TO ANSWER COMPLAINT by Merck & Company Incorporated, Merck, Sharp & Dohme Corporation. (Attachments: #1 Text of Proposed Order Proposed Order)(Lee-Cota, Jennifer) [Transferred from Arizona on 8/10/2022.]
August 31, 2020 Filing 8 *Re-filed at #9 with signatures -- STIPULATION FOR EXTENSION OF TIME TO ANSWER COMPLAINT by Merck & Company Incorporated, Merck, Sharp & Dohme Corporation. (Attachments: #1 Text of Proposed Order Proposed Order)(Lee-Cota, Jennifer) *Modified on 9/1/2020 (WLP). [Transferred from Arizona on 8/10/2022.]
July 30, 2020 Remark: Pro hac vice motion(s) granted for Bijan Esfandiari on behalf of Plaintiff Jasmyne Gramza. This is a TEXT ENTRY ONLY. There is no PDF document associated with this entry. (BAS) [Transferred from Arizona on 8/10/2022.]
July 30, 2020 Remark: Pro hac vice motion(s) granted for Nicole K H Maldonado, Michael Lin Baum on behalf of Plaintiff Jasmyne Gramza. This is a TEXT ENTRY ONLY. There is no PDF document associated with this entry. (BAS) [Transferred from Arizona on 8/10/2022.]
July 20, 2020 Opinion or Order Filing 7 ORDER that motions pursuant to Fed. R. Civ. P. 12(b) are discouraged if the defect can be cured by filing an amended pleading. The parties must meet and confer prior to the filing of such motions to determine whether it can be avoided. FURTHER ORDERED that Plaintiff(s) serve a copy of this Order upon Defendant(s) and file a notice of service. See attached Order for complete details. Signed by Judge Douglas L Rayes on 7/20/2020. (MMO) [Transferred from Arizona on 8/10/2022.]
July 20, 2020 Filing 6 NOTICE TO FILER OF DEFICIENCY re: #1 Complaint filed by Jasmyne Gramza. Document not in compliance with LRCiv 7.1(a)(3) - Party names must be capitalized using proper upper and lower case type. No further action is required. This is a TEXT ENTRY ONLY. There is no PDF document associated with this entry. (BAC) [Transferred from Arizona on 8/10/2022.]
July 20, 2020 Filing 5 Summons Issued as to Merck & Company Incorporated. (BAC). *** IMPORTANT: When printing the summons, select "Document and stamps" or "Document and comments" for the seal to appear on the document. [Transferred from Arizona on 8/10/2022.]
July 20, 2020 Filing 4 *Summons Issued as to Merck, Sharp & Dohme Corporation. (Attachments: #1 Summons)(BAC). *** IMPORTANT: When printing the summons, select "Document and stamps" or "Document and comments" for the seal to appear on the document. *Modified text to reflect correct party name for which summons was issued on 7/20/2020 (BAC). [Transferred from Arizona on 8/10/2022.]
July 17, 2020 Filing 3 Filing fee paid, receipt number 0970-18486852. This case has been assigned to the Honorable Douglas L Rayes. All future pleadings or documents should bear the correct case number: CV-20-01425-PHX-DLR. Notice of Availability of Magistrate Judge to Exercise Jurisdiction form attached. (BAC) [Transferred from Arizona on 8/10/2022.]
July 17, 2020 Filing 2 SUMMONS Submitted by Jasmyne Gramza. (Downing, Andrew) (BAC) [Transferred from Arizona on 8/10/2022.]
July 17, 2020 Filing 1 COMPLAINT. Filing fee received: $400.00, receipt number 0970-18486852 filed by Jasmyne Gramza. (Downing, Andrew) (Attachments: #1 Civil Cover Sheet)(BAC) [Transferred from Arizona on 8/10/2022.]

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Defendant: Merck & Company Incorporated
Represented By: Allyson M Julien
Represented By: Christina Lee Gaarder
Represented By: Deanne Lynne Miller
Represented By: Dino S. Sangiamo
Represented By: Elizabeth Burnett Farrington
Represented By: Foster Robberson
Represented By: Lisa C Dykstra
Represented By: Nicolette Leilani Young
Represented By: Rami N Fakhouri
Represented By: Sally Wiest Bryan
Represented By: Ryan D. Pont
Represented By: Foster W. Robberson
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Defendant: Merck, Sharp & Dohme Corporation
Represented By: Allyson M Julien
Represented By: Christina Lee Gaarder
Represented By: Deanne Lynne Miller
Represented By: Dino S. Sangiamo
Represented By: Elizabeth Burnett Farrington
Represented By: Foster Robberson
Represented By: Lisa C Dykstra
Represented By: Nicolette Leilani Young
Represented By: Rami N Fakhouri
Represented By: Sally Wiest Bryan
Represented By: Ryan D. Pont
Represented By: Foster W. Robberson
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Defendant: Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
Represented By: Allyson M Julien
Represented By: Christina Lee Gaarder
Represented By: Deanne Lynne Miller
Represented By: Dino S. Sangiamo
Represented By: Elizabeth Burnett Farrington
Represented By: Foster Robberson
Represented By: Lisa C Dykstra
Represented By: Nicolette Leilani Young
Represented By: Rami N Fakhouri
Represented By: Sally Wiest Bryan
Represented By: Ryan D. Pont
Represented By: Foster W. Robberson
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