Sullivan v. Merck & Co., Inc. et al
Plaintiff: Emma Sullivan
Defendant: Merck & Co, Inc. and Merck Sharp & Dohme
Case Number: 3:2022cv00400
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. § 1446 pl Petition for Removal - Product Liability
Jury Demanded By: Both
Docket Report

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Date Filed Document Text
September 13, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 38 ORDER of Administrative Close Out of Member Cases. Signed by District Judge Robert J. Conrad, Jr on 9/12/2022. (brl)
September 7, 2022 Filing 37 NOTICE of Appearance by Sally Wiest Bryan on behalf of Merck & Co, Inc., Merck Sharp & Dohme (Bryan, Sally)
September 7, 2022 Filing 36 NOTICE of Appearance by Dino S. Sangiamo on behalf of Merck & Co, Inc., Merck Sharp & Dohme (Sangiamo, Dino)
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 35 FIRST PRETRIAL ORDER. Signed by District Judge Robert J. Conrad, Jr on 8/9/22. (rth)
August 12, 2022 Filing 34 Case transferred in from District of New Jersey; Case Number 3:22-cv-00116. Original electronic file and docket sheet received.
August 12, 2022 Filing 33 Transfer Order of MDL Panel transferring case to the USDC for the NCWD. (dm ) [Transferred from New Jersey on 8/12/2022.]
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. Motions referred to David Keesler: #8 This is your only notice - you will not receive a separate document.(rth)
July 20, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 32 ORDER granting the withdrawal from Electronic Notifications as to Steven J. Daroci; Defendants Merck & Co., Inc. and Merck Sharp & Dohme Corp. continue to be represented in this matter by other attorneys at Fox Rothschild LLP. Signed by Magistrate Judge Douglas E. Arpert on 7/20/2022. (jdg) [Transferred from New Jersey on 8/12/2022.]
July 19, 2022 Filing 31 Notice to be terminated and withdraw from Notices of Electronic filing as to case. Attorney STEVEN J. DAROCI terminated. (DAROCI, STEVEN) [Transferred from New Jersey on 8/12/2022.]
July 14, 2022 Filing 30 NOTICE of Appearance by A. WILLIAM HENKEL on behalf of MERCK & CO., INC., MERCK SHARP & DOHME CORP. (HENKEL, A.) [Transferred from New Jersey on 8/12/2022.]
April 25, 2022 Filing 29 NOTICE: Motion for Transfer of Actions and for Coordinated or Consolidated Pretrial Proceeding before the MDL Panel with respect to IN RE: Gardasil Products Liability Litigation - MDL 3036 (gh, ) [Transferred from New Jersey on 8/12/2022.]
March 14, 2022 Filing 28 RESPONSE in Support filed by EMMA SULLIVAN re #8 MOTION to Remand Case Back to State Court Plaintiff's Reply in support of Motion to Remand Case Back to State Court (FELDMAN, LAURA) [Transferred from New Jersey on 8/12/2022.]
March 7, 2022 Filing 27 BRIEF in Opposition filed by MERCK & CO., INC., MERCK SHARP & DOHME CORP. re #8 MOTION to Remand Case Back to State Court (Attachments: #1 Declaration of Karen A. Confoy, #2 Certificate of Service)(CONFOY, KAREN) [Transferred from New Jersey on 8/12/2022.]
March 1, 2022 Filing 26 Notice of Request by Pro Hac Vice Bijan Esfandiari to receive Notices of Electronic Filings. (FELDMAN, LAURA) [Transferred from New Jersey on 8/12/2022.]
March 1, 2022 Pro Hac Vice fee of $150 received as to Bijan Esfandiari, receipt number TRE125102. (jem) [Transferred from New Jersey on 8/12/2022.]
March 1, 2022 Pro Hac Vice counsel, BIJAN ESFANDIARI, 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. (jem) [Transferred from New Jersey on 8/12/2022.]
February 22, 2022 CLERK'S QUALITY CONTROL MESSAGE - Please be advised that the Request for Electronic Notification of Pro Hac Vice Counsel submitted by Laura Feldman on 2/21/2022 cannot be processed until pro hac counsel has been admitted and the application fee paid. Please review the Electronic Notification for Pro Hac Vice instructions on our website. Counsel is advised to resubmit the Request for Electronic Notification of Pro Hac Vice Counsel once payment has been recorded. This message is for informational purposes only. (jmh, ) [Transferred from New Jersey on 8/12/2022.]
February 21, 2022 Filing 25 Notice of Request by Pro Hac Vice Bijan Esfandiari to receive Notices of Electronic Filings. (FELDMAN, LAURA) [Transferred from New Jersey on 8/12/2022.]
February 17, 2022 TEXT Minute Entry for proceedings held before Magistrate Judge Douglas E. Arpert: Telephone Status Conference held on 2/17/2022. (eh, ) [Transferred from New Jersey on 8/12/2022.]
February 17, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 24 CONSENT ORDER: Granting leave to appear pro hac vice as to Bijan Esfandiari. Signed by Magistrate Judge Douglas E. Arpert on 2/17/2022. (jal) [Transferred from New Jersey on 8/12/2022.]
February 17, 2022 Filing 23 Amended MOTION to Amend/Correct Plaintiff;s Unopposed Motion for Admission of Bijan Esfandiari by EMMA SULLIVAN. (Attachments: #1 Declaration Laura Feldman, #2 Affidavit Bijan Esfandiari, #3 Text of Proposed Order, #4 Certificate of Service)(FELDMAN, LAURA) [Transferred from New Jersey on 8/12/2022.]
February 17, 2022 Filing 22 Notice of Request by Pro Hac Vice Nicole K. H. Maldonado to receive Notices of Electronic Filings. ( Pro Hac Vice fee $ 150 receipt number ANJDC-13194527.) (FELDMAN, LAURA) [Transferred from New Jersey on 8/12/2022.]
February 17, 2022 Pro Hac Vice counsel, NICOLE MALDONADO, 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. (jmh) [Transferred from New Jersey on 8/12/2022.]
February 17, 2022 Set Deadlines as to #23 Amended MOTION to Amend/Correct Plaintiff;s Unopposed Motion for Admission of Bijan Esfandiari. Motion set for 3/21/2022 before Magistrate Judge Douglas E. Arpert. 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. (jmh) [Transferred from New Jersey on 8/12/2022.]
February 16, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 21 ORDER granting #16 Motion for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice as to Bijan Esfandiari. Signed by Magistrate Judge Douglas E. Arpert on 2/16/2022. (jal) [Transferred from New Jersey on 8/12/2022.]
February 16, 2022 Set Deadlines as to #16 Consent MOTION for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice Bijan Esfandiari. Motion set for 3/21/2022 before Magistrate Judge Douglas E. Arpert. 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. (jem) [Transferred from New Jersey on 8/12/2022.]
February 16, 2022 Pro Hac Vice counsel, DINO S. SANGIAMO, CHRISTINA L. GAARDER, ALLYSON MILLER JULIEN and EDWARD J. DUMOULIN, 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. (jem) [Transferred from New Jersey on 8/12/2022.]
February 15, 2022 Filing 20 Notice of Request by Pro Hac Vice Edward J. Dumoulin, Esq. to receive Notices of Electronic Filings. ( Pro Hac Vice fee $ 150 receipt number ANJDC-13189295.) (CONFOY, KAREN) [Transferred from New Jersey on 8/12/2022.]
February 15, 2022 Filing 19 Notice of Request by Pro Hac Vice Allyson Miller Julien, Esq. to receive Notices of Electronic Filings. ( Pro Hac Vice fee $ 150 receipt number ANJDC-13189276.) (CONFOY, KAREN) [Transferred from New Jersey on 8/12/2022.]
February 15, 2022 Filing 18 Notice of Request by Pro Hac Vice Christina L. Gaarder, Esq. to receive Notices of Electronic Filings. ( Pro Hac Vice fee $ 150 receipt number ANJDC-13189260.) (CONFOY, KAREN) [Transferred from New Jersey on 8/12/2022.]
February 15, 2022 Filing 17 Notice of Request by Pro Hac Vice Dino S. Sangiamo, Esq. to receive Notices of Electronic Filings. ( Pro Hac Vice fee $ 150 receipt number ANJDC-13189235.) (CONFOY, KAREN) [Transferred from New Jersey on 8/12/2022.]
February 15, 2022 Filing 16 Consent MOTION for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice Bijan Esfandiari by EMMA SULLIVAN. (Attachments: #1 Declaration Laura Feldman, #2 Affidavit Bijan, #3 Text of Proposed Order Consent Order, #4 Certificate of Service)(FELDMAN, LAURA) [Transferred from New Jersey on 8/12/2022.]
February 15, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 15 CONSENT ORDER: Granting leave to appear pro hac vice as to Allyson Miller Julien and Edward J. Dumoulin. Signed by Magistrate Judge Douglas E. Arpert on 2/15/2022. (jal) [Transferred from New Jersey on 8/12/2022.]
February 15, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 14 CONSENT ORDER: Granting leave to appear pro hac vice as to Dino S. Sangiamo, Esq. and Christina L. Gaarder, Esq. Signed by Magistrate Judge Douglas E. Arpert on 2/15/2022. (jal) Modified on 2/16/2022 (jem). [Transferred from New Jersey on 8/12/2022.]
February 15, 2022 Filing 13 APPLICATION/PETITION for Pro Hac Vice Admission of Allyson Miller Julien, Esq. and Edward J. Dumoulin, Esq. for by MERCK & CO., INC., MERCK SHARP & DOHME CORP.. (Attachments: #1 Certification of Karen A. Confoy, Esq., #2 Certification of Allyson Miller Julien, Esq., #3 Certification of Edward J. Dumoulin, Esq., #4 Proposed Consent Order for Pro Hac Vice Admission)(CONFOY, KAREN) [Transferred from New Jersey on 8/12/2022.]
February 15, 2022 Filing 12 APPLICATION/PETITION for Pro Hac Vice Admission of Dino S. Sangiamo, Esq. and Christina L. Gaarder, Esq. for by MERCK & CO., INC., MERCK SHARP & DOHME CORP.. (Attachments: #1 Certification of Karen A. Confoy, Esq., #2 Certification of Dino S. Sangiamo, Esq., #3 Certification of Christina L. Gaarder, Esq., #4 Proposed Consent Order for Pro Hac Vice Admission)(CONFOY, KAREN) [Transferred from New Jersey on 8/12/2022.]
February 15, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 11 ORDER granting #7 Motion for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice as to Nicole K.H. Maldonado. Signed by Magistrate Judge Douglas E. Arpert on 2/15/2022. (jal) [Transferred from New Jersey on 8/12/2022.]
February 14, 2022 Reset Deadlines as to #8 MOTION to Remand Case Back to State Court. Motion set for 3/21/2022 before Judge Zahid N. Quraishi. 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. (jmh) [Transferred from New Jersey on 8/12/2022.]
February 11, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 10 LETTER ORDER granting Defendant's request for an adjournment of the #8 Motion to Remand return date until 3/21/2022. Signed by Judge Zahid N. Quraishi on 2/11/2022. (jmh) [Transferred from New Jersey on 8/12/2022.]
February 10, 2022 Filing 9 Letter from Karen A. Confoy re #8 MOTION to Remand Case Back to State Court. (CONFOY, KAREN) [Transferred from New Jersey on 8/12/2022.]
February 10, 2022 Set Deadlines as to #8 MOTION to Remand Case Back to State Court. Motion set for 3/7/2022 before Judge Zahid N. Quraishi. 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. (jmh) [Transferred from New Jersey on 8/12/2022.]
February 9, 2022 Filing 8 MOTION to Remand Case Back to State Court by EMMA SULLIVAN. (Attachments: #1 Text of Proposed Order, #2 Certificate of Service)(FELDMAN, LAURA) [Transferred from New Jersey on 8/12/2022.]
February 2, 2022 Filing 7 MOTION for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice of Nicole K. Maldonado by EMMA SULLIVAN. (Attachments: #1 Affidavit Nicole Mal, #2 Declaration Laura Feldman, #3 Text of Proposed Order, #4 Certificate of Service)(FELDMAN, LAURA) [Transferred from New Jersey on 8/12/2022.]
February 2, 2022 Set Deadlines as to #7 MOTION for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice of Nicole K. Maldonado. Motion set for 3/7/2022 before Magistrate Judge Douglas E. Arpert. 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. (jmh) [Transferred from New Jersey on 8/12/2022.]
January 18, 2022 Filing 6 NOTICE of Appearance by STEVEN J. DAROCI on behalf of MERCK & CO., INC., MERCK SHARP & DOHME CORP. (DAROCI, STEVEN) [Transferred from New Jersey on 8/12/2022.]
January 18, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 5 Ordered the Initial Conference is set for 2/17/2022 3:30 PM before Magistrate Judge Douglas E. Arpert, via telephone. Plaintiff is to set up and initiate the call to chambers (609-989-2144). Attention Counsel: The Joint Discovery Plan is due (7) days prior to the conference. Please email the Joint Discovery Plan to dea_orders@njd.uscourts.gov. (Attachment: JDP Instructions) Signed by Magistrate Judge Douglas E. Arpert on 1/18/2022. (eh, ) [Transferred from New Jersey on 8/12/2022.]
January 18, 2022 Filing 4 ANSWER to Complaint with JURY DEMAND by MERCK & CO., INC., MERCK SHARP & DOHME CORP..(CONFOY, KAREN) [Transferred from New Jersey on 8/12/2022.]
January 11, 2022 Judge Zahid N. Quraishi and Magistrate Judge Douglas E. Arpert added. (mg) [Transferred from New Jersey on 8/12/2022.]
January 11, 2022 CLERK'S QUALITY CONTROL MESSAGE - The case you electronically filed has been processed, however, the following deficiencies were found: Counsel did not add herself to the docket as representing the defendants. The Clerk's Office has made the appropriate changes. Please refer to the Attorney Case Opening Guide for processing electronically filed cases. (jjc, ) [Transferred from New Jersey on 8/12/2022.]
January 10, 2022 Filing 3 Corporate Disclosure Statement by MERCK & CO., INC., MERCK SHARP & DOHME CORP.. (CONFOY, KAREN) [Transferred from New Jersey on 8/12/2022.]
January 10, 2022 Filing 2 Certification on behalf of MERCK & CO., INC., MERCK SHARP & DOHME CORP.. (CONFOY, KAREN) [Transferred from New Jersey on 8/12/2022.]
January 10, 2022 Filing 1 NOTICE OF REMOVAL from Superior Court of New Jersey, Law Division, case number MON-L-004022-21. ( Filing and Admin fee $ 402 receipt number ANJDC-13099815). (Attachments: #1 Civil Cover Sheet, #2 Certificate of Service)(CONFOY, KAREN) [Transferred from New Jersey on 8/12/2022.]

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Plaintiff: Emma Sullivan
Represented By: Laura A. Feldman
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Defendant: Merck & Co, Inc.
Represented By: Karen A. Confoy
Represented By: A. William Henkel
Represented By: Dino S. Sangiamo
Represented By: Sally Wiest Bryan
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Defendant: Merck Sharp & Dohme
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