Soileau v. Merck & Co., Inc. et al
Plaintiff: Nalon A. Soileau
Defendant: Merck & Co, Inc. and Merck Sharp & Dohme
Case Number: 3:2022cv00399
Filed: August 12, 2022
Court: US District Court for the Western District of North Carolina
Office: Charlotte Office
Presiding Judge: Robert J Conrad
Referring Judge: David Keesler
Nature of Suit: Personal Injury: Health Care/Pharmaceutical Personal Injury Product Liability
Cause of Action: 28 U.S.C. § 1332 Diversity-Product Liability
Jury Demanded By: Plaintiff
Docket Report

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Date Filed Document Text
September 13, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 29 ORDER of Administrative Close Out of Member Cases. Signed by District Judge Robert J. Conrad, Jr on 9/12/2022. (brl)
September 9, 2022 Filing 28 NOTICE of Appearance by Dino S. Sangiamo on behalf of Merck & Co, Inc., Merck Sharp & Dohme (Sangiamo, Dino)
September 9, 2022 Filing 27 NOTICE of Appearance by Sally Wiest Bryan on behalf of Merck & Co, Inc., Merck Sharp & Dohme (Bryan, Sally)
August 15, 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 12, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 26 FIRST PRETRIAL ORDER. Signed by District Judge Robert J. Conrad, Jr on 8/9/22. (rth)
August 12, 2022 Filing 25 Case transferred in from District of Louisiana Middle; Case Number 3:22-cv-00210. Original electronic file and docket sheet received.
August 12, 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)
August 11, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 24 Order Transferring Case to JPML Court. (Attachments: #1 Transfer Order)(EDC) [Transferred from Louisiana Middle on 8/12/2022.]
August 8, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 23 ORDER granting #21 Motion to Enroll Additional Attorney. Added attorney Matthew Palmer Lambert for Nalon A. Soileau. Signed by Magistrate Judge Erin Wilder-Doomes on 8/8/2022. (This is a TEXT ENTRY ONLY. There is no hyperlink or PDF document associated with this entry.) (BLR) [Transferred from Louisiana Middle on 8/12/2022.]
August 8, 2022 Filing 22 Initial Conditional Transfer Order from the JPML Panel (Attachments: #1 Minute Entry) (NLT) [Transferred from Louisiana Middle on 8/12/2022.]
August 8, 2022 Filing 21 MOTION to Enroll M. Palmer Lambert as Additional Attorney by Nalon A. Soileau (Attachments: #1 Proposed Order Propose Order)(Coffin, Christopher) [Transferred from Louisiana Middle on 8/12/2022.]
August 8, 2022 MOTION(S) REFERRED: #21 MOTION to Enroll M. Palmer Lambert as Additional Attorney . This motion is now pending before the USMJ. (DCB) [Transferred from Louisiana Middle on 8/12/2022.]
August 5, 2022 Filing 20 AMENDED COMPLAINT against All Defendants, filed by Nalon A. Soileau.(Coffin, Christopher) [Transferred from Louisiana Middle on 8/12/2022.]
August 4, 2022 Filing 19 Notice to Counsel: The Scheduling Conference set for 8/11/2022 is CANCELED pending review of the #18 Status Report. (This is a TEXT ENTRY ONLY. There is no hyperlink or PDF document associated with this entry.) (BLR) [Transferred from Louisiana Middle on 8/12/2022.]
July 28, 2022 Filing 18 STATUS REPORT by Merck & Co., Inc., Merck Sharp & Dohme Corp.. (Polk, Janika) [Transferred from Louisiana Middle on 8/12/2022.]
July 19, 2022 Filing 17 MOTION for Leave to Substitute Their Incorrect Pleading by All Defendants (Attachments: #1 Memorandum in Support, #2 Proposed Pleading; Exhibit 1, #3 Proposed Order)(Polk, Janika) Modified on 7/21/2022 to edit text. (EDC). [Transferred from Louisiana Middle on 8/12/2022.]
July 19, 2022 Filing 16 NOTICE OF NON-COMPLIANCE with LR 7(g) as to #14 Motion to Dismiss for Failure to State a Claim. REQUIRED CORRECTION: A combined Motion for Leave to Exceed the Page Limits and Motion to Substitute the Incorrect Pleading must filed within 24 hours of this notice. Otherwise, the original filing may be stricken by the Court without further notice. (EDC) [Transferred from Louisiana Middle on 8/12/2022.]
July 15, 2022 Filing 15 First MOTION Request For Judicial Notice by All Defendants (Attachments: #1 Proposed Order)(Polk, Janika) [Transferred from Louisiana Middle on 8/12/2022.]
July 15, 2022 Filing 14 First MOTION to Dismiss for Failure to State a Claim by All Defendants (Attachments: #1 Memorandum in Support, #2 Proposed Order, #3 Exhibit Ex. A (Notice Requested), #4 Exhibit Ex. B (Notice Requested), #5 Exhibit Ex. C (Notice Requested), #6 Exhibit Ex. D (Notice Requested), #7 Exhibit Ex. E (Notice Requested), #8 Exhibit Ex. F (Notice Requested), #9 Exhibit Ex. G (Notice Requested), #10 Exhibit Ex. H (Notice Requested), #11 Exhibit Ex. I (Notice Requested), #12 Exhibit Ex. J (Notice Requested), #13 Exhibit Ex. K (Notice Requested), #14 Exhibit Ex. L (Notice Requested), #15 Exhibit Ex. M (Notice Requested), #16 Exhibit Ex. N (Notice Requested), #17 Exhibit Ex. O (Notice Requested), #18 Exhibit Ex. P (Notice Requested), #19 Exhibit Ex. Q (Notice Requested), #20 Exhibit Ex. R (Notice Requested), #21 Exhibit Ex. S (Notice Requested), #22 Exhibit Ex. T (Notice Requested), #23 Exhibit Ex. U (Notice Requested), #24 Exhibit Ex. V (Notice Requested), #25 Exhibit Ex. W (Notice Requested), #26 Exhibit Ex. X (Notice Requested), #27 Exhibit Ex. Y (Notice Requested), #28 Exhibit Ex. Z (Notice Requested), #29 Exhibit Ex. AA (Notice Requested), #30 Exhibit Ex. BB (Notice Requested), #31 Exhibit Ex. CC(Notice Requested), #32 Exhibit Ex. DD (Notice Requested), #33 Exhibit Ex. EE (Notice Requested), #34 Exhibit Ex. FF (Notice Requested), #35 Exhibit Ex. GG (Notice Requested), #36 Exhibit Ex. HH (Notice Requested), #37 Exhibit Ex. II (Notice Requested), #38 Exhibit Ex. JJ (Notice Requested), #39 Exhibit Ex. KK (Notice Requested), #40 Exhibit Ex. LL (Notice Requested), #41 Exhibit Ex. MM (Notice Requested), #42 Exhibit Ex. NN (Notice Requested), #43 Exhibit Ex. OO (Notice Requested), #44 Exhibit Ex. PP (Notice Requested), #45 Exhibit Ex. QQ (Notice Requested))(Polk, Janika) [Transferred from Louisiana Middle on 8/12/2022.]
July 15, 2022 Filing 13 Corporate Disclosure Statement by Merck & Co., Inc., Merck Sharp & Dohme Corp. identifying Corporate Parent Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC for Merck Sharp & Dohme Corp.. (Polk, Janika) [Transferred from Louisiana Middle on 8/12/2022.]
June 29, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 12 ORDER granting #11 Motion for Dino S. Sangiamo to Appear Pro Hac Vice. ATTENTION: Local counsel shall provide the following link to those attorneys granted leave to proceed pro hac vice in the Middle District of Louisiana who choose to register for e-file access #www.lamd.uscourts.gov/pro-hac-vice-e-filing-registration. Signed by Magistrate Judge Erin Wilder-Doomes on 6/29/2022. (This is a TEXT ENTRY ONLY. There is no hyperlink or PDF document associated with this entry.) (BLR) [Transferred from Louisiana Middle on 8/12/2022.]
June 29, 2022 MOTION(S) REFERRED: #11 Ex Parte MOTION for Dino S. Sangiamo to Appear Pro Hac Vice (Filing fee $100.00, Receipt Number ALAMDC-2443823). This motion is now pending before the USMJ. (EDC) [Transferred from Louisiana Middle on 8/12/2022.]
June 28, 2022 Filing 11 Ex Parte MOTION for Dino S. Sangiamo to Appear Pro Hac Vice (Filing fee $100.00, Receipt Number ALAMDC-2443823) by Merck & Co., Inc., Merck Sharp & Dohme Corp. (Attachments: #1 Proposed Pleading; Order, #2 Exhibit A - Declaration of Dino s. Sangiamo, #3 Exhibit B - Oath of Visiting Attorney)(Polk, Janika) [Transferred from Louisiana Middle on 8/12/2022.]
June 22, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 10 ORDER granting #9 Ex Parte Motion for Extension of Time to File Response to Complaint (With Consent), filed by Defendants Merck & Co., Inc. and Merck, Sharp and Dohme Corp. Pursuant to Local Civil Rule 7(a), responsive pleadings for Defendants Merck & Co., Inc. and Merck, Sharp and Dohme Corp. to the #1 Complaint due 7/15/2022. Signed by Magistrate Judge Erin Wilder-Doomes on 06/22/2022. (This is a TEXT ENTRY ONLY. There is no hyperlink or PDF document associated with this entry.) (EWD) [Transferred from Louisiana Middle on 8/12/2022.]
June 22, 2022 Filing 9 Ex Parte MOTION for Extension of Time to File Answer to #1 Complaint by Merck & Co., Inc., Merck Sharp & Dohme Corp. (Attachments: #1 Proposed Pleading; Order)(Polk, Janika) [Transferred from Louisiana Middle on 8/12/2022.]
June 22, 2022 MOTION(S) REFERRED: #9 Ex Parte MOTION for Extension of Time to File Answer to #1 Complaint . This motion is now pending before the USMJ. (EDC) [Transferred from Louisiana Middle on 8/12/2022.]
June 1, 2022 Filing 8 Notice to Counsel: In light of the #7 Waiver of Service filed, the Scheduling Conference is reset for 8/11/2022 at 10:00 AM in chambers before Magistrate Judge Erin Wilder-Doomes. Status Report is now due by 7/28/2022.(This is a TEXT ENTRY ONLY. There is no hyperlink or PDF document associated with this entry.) (BLR) [Transferred from Louisiana Middle on 8/12/2022.]
June 1, 2022 Filing 7 WAIVER OF SERVICE Returned Executed by Nalon A. Soileau. Merck & Co., Inc. waiver sent on 4/25/2022, answer due 6/24/2022; Merck Sharp & Dohme Corp. waiver sent on 4/25/2022, answer due 6/24/2022. (Attachments: #1 Signed Waiver of Service)(Perez, Jessica) [Transferred from Louisiana Middle on 8/12/2022.]
April 6, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 6 SCHEDULING CONFERENCE ORDER: Scheduling Conference set for 6/23/2022 at 09:30 AM in chambers before Magistrate Judge Erin Wilder-Doomes. Status Report due by 6/9/2022. Signed by Magistrate Judge Erin Wilder-Doomes on 4/6/2022. (BLR) [Transferred from Louisiana Middle on 8/12/2022.]
April 5, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 5 Order Denying Transfer to the JPML Panel. (LLH) [Transferred from Louisiana Middle on 8/12/2022.]
March 31, 2022 Filing 4 Summons Issued as to Merck & Co., Inc., Merck Sharp & Dohme Corp.. (NOTICE: Counsel shall print and serve both the summons and all attachments in accordance with Federal Rule of Civil Procedure 4.) (Attachments: #1 summons)(EDC) [Transferred from Louisiana Middle on 8/12/2022.]
March 31, 2022 Filing 3 Letter to JPML Panel notifying panel of possible JPML case sent via separate email to PANELMDL@jpml.uscourts.gov with designated attachments. (EDC) [Transferred from Louisiana Middle on 8/12/2022.]
March 31, 2022 Filing 2 Letter to Attorney Jessica Perez regarding Tracy L. Turner who is Co-Counsel for party Nalon A. Soileau. Attorney is not admitted to practice in LAMD. (EDC) [Transferred from Louisiana Middle on 8/12/2022.]
March 30, 2022 Filing 1 COMPLAINT against Merck & Co., Inc., Merck Sharp & Dohme Corp. ( Filing fee $ 402 receipt number ALAMDC-2411510.), filed by Nalon A. Soileau. (Attachments: #1 Civil Cover Sheet, #2 Summons, #3 Summons)(Perez, Jessica) [Transferred from Louisiana Middle on 8/12/2022.]

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Plaintiff: Nalon A. Soileau
Represented By: Jessica Ann Perez
Represented By: Christopher L. Coffin
Represented By: Matthew Palmer Lambert
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Defendant: Merck & Co, Inc.
Represented By: Janika D. Polk
Represented By: Dino S. Sangiamo
Represented By: Sally Wiest Bryan
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Defendant: Merck Sharp & Dohme
Represented By: Janika D. Polk
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Represented By: Sally Wiest Bryan
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