Flannigan v. Howmedica Osteonics Corp.
Plaintiff: Donald Flannigan
Defendant: Howmedica Osteonics Corp. doing business as Stryker Orthopaedics and John Doe
Case Number: 1:2026cv00751
Filed: March 30, 2026
Court: U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Ohio
Presiding Judge: Pamela A Barker
Nature of Suit: Personal Injury: Health Care/Pharmaceutical Personal Injury Product Liability
Cause of Action: 28 U.S.C. ยง 1332 Diversity-Product Liability
Jury Demanded By: Plaintiff
Docket Report

This docket was last retrieved on April 6, 2026. A more recent docket listing may be available from PACER.

Date Filed Document Text
April 6, 2026 Opinion or Order Order [non-document] The Court has reviewed Plaintiff Donald Flannigan's Notice Correcting Citizenship. (Doc. No. #5 .) Based on the information contained therein, the Court is satisfied, at this time, that diversity jurisdiction exists in this matter. Judge Pamela A. Barker on 4/6/2026. (P,K)
April 3, 2026 Filing 7 Original Summons issued to counsel for service upon Howmedica Osteonics Corp. (F,AW)
April 2, 2026 Filing 6 Praecipe for issuance of Original Summons filed by Donald Flannigan. Related document(s) #1 . (Attachments: #1 Summons AO440)(Taubman, Bruce)
April 1, 2026 Filing 5 Notice Correcting Citizenship filed by Donald Flannigan. Related document(s) #4 , #1 .(Taubman, Bruce)
March 31, 2026 Opinion or Order Filing 4 Order: Plaintiff fails to allege his citizenship. Accordingly, by no later than fourteen days (14) from the date of this order, Plaintiff shall identify his state of citizenship (as opposed to his residency). Judge Pamela A. Barker on 3/31/2026. (P,K)
March 31, 2026 Filing 3 Magistrate Consent Form issued. Summons not provided and was not issued. (B,Ch)
March 31, 2026 Filing 2 Supplement to Complaint - Civil Cover Sheet, filed by Donald Flannigan. Related document(s) #1 . (Taubman, Bruce)
March 31, 2026 Judge Pamela A. Barker assigned to case. (B,Ch)
March 31, 2026 Random Assignment of Magistrate Judge pursuant to Local Rule 3.1. In the event of a referral, case will be assigned to Magistrate Judge James E. Grimes, Jr. (B,Ch)
March 31, 2026 Opinion or Order Order [non-document] Counsel and the parties are hereby advised that this Court will not accept ex parte telephone calls to Chambers regarding substantive issues in pending cases. The Court speaks through its docket. While it may be appropriate to call Chambers regarding routine, non-substantive matters (such as requests for the dial in information for an upcoming status conference, etc.), it is not appropriate under any circumstances for counsel to call Chambers ex parte for guidance or clarification regarding substantive matters, including matters relating to existing case management deadlines, requests to file briefing, and/or inquiries regarding the status of pending motions. All questions regarding substantive matters in pending cases must be filed as a motion on the public docket, with the following exception. If a dispute arises during a deposition that requires this Court's immediate assistance, the parties may call Chambers for assistance, but must do so jointly (and not on an ex parte basis). Judge Pamela A. Barker on 3/31/2026. (P,K)
March 30, 2026 Filing 1 Complaint with jury demand against Howmedica Osteonics Corp. Filing fee paid $405.00, Receipt number AOHNDC-13597373. Filed by Donald Flannigan. (Taubman, Bruce)

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Plaintiff: Donald Flannigan
Represented By: Bruce D. Taubman
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