MENKES et al v. 3M COMPANY et al
JACQUELYN MENKES and LARRY MENKES |
Angus Fire, Buckeye Fire Equipment Company, National Foam Inc, Chemguard Inc, ANSUL, 3M Company, Tyco Fire Products LP, The Ansul Company, ANSUL FIRE PROTECTION, ANGUS INTERNATIONAL and ANSUL CHEMICAL COMPANY |
2:2018cv03456 |
December 14, 2018 |
US District Court for the District of South Carolina |
Richard M Gergel |
Personal Inj. Prod. Liability |
28 U.S.C. § 1332 |
Plaintiff |
Docket Report
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Filing 59 CASE MANAGEMENT ORDER NO. 1. This Order Relates to All Actions. Please see Order for all Details regarding Pretrial Consolidation, Filing, Counsel, Initial Status Conference, and Other Matters. An initial status conference will be held in this matter on February 25, 2019 at 10 A.M. AND IT IS SO ORDERED. Signed by Honorable Richard M Gergel on 1/2/2019. Associated Cases: 2:18-mn-02873-RMG et al.(sshe, ) |
Filing 58 MDL MEMBER CASE OPENED: Pennsylvania Eastern, 2:17-cv-00573, Menkes et al v. 3M Company et al, as DSC case 2:18-cv-03456-RMG. NOTICE TO ALL COUNSEL: MDL No. 2:18-mn-2873-RMG (LEAD case) has been opened as the master docket assigned to Judge Richard M. Gergel, District of South Carolina. This civil action is now associated as a member case. Counsel will be notified re Case Management Orders and other documents posted in the lead case. See Docket for further entries. (sshe, ) |
Filing 57 Case transferred in from District of Pennsylvania Eastern; Case Number 2:17-cv-00573. Original file certified copy of transfer order and docket sheet received. |
Original record transferred to the District of South Carolina via the Interdistrict Transfer system. (MDL-2873). (tjd) [Transferred from Pennsylvania Eastern on 12/14/2018.] |
Filing 56 Certified Copy of Conditional Transfer Order that the actions listed on Schedule A are transferred to the District of South Carolina and, with the consent of that court, assigned to the Honorable Richard M. Gergel for coordinated or consolidated pretrial proceedings; and IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that transfer of the actions listed on Schedule B is denied.(kp, ) [Transferred from Pennsylvania Eastern on 12/14/2018.] |
Filing 55 REPLY IN FURTHER SUPPORT OFDEFENDANTS JOINT MOTION TO DISMISS CLAIMS FORMEDICAL MONITORING AND PROPERTY DAMAGE, filed by CHEMGUARD, INC., TYCO FIRE PRODUCTS LP. (sg, ) [Transferred from Pennsylvania Eastern on 12/14/2018.] |
Filing 54 ORDER THAT DEFENDANTS' MOTION FOR LEAVE TO FILE A REPLY IN SUPPORT OF MOTION TO DISMISS CLAIMS IS GRANTED AND THE REPLY ATTACHED TO THE MOTION AS EXHIBIT A (DOC 52-1) SHALL BE DEEMED FILED AS OF THE DATE OF THIS ORDER. SIGNED BY HONORABLE PETRESE B. TUCKER ON 10/22/2018.10/23/2018 ENTERED AND COPIES MAILED AND E-MAILED.(sg, ) [Transferred from Pennsylvania Eastern on 12/14/2018.] |
Filing 53 Joint MOTION to Stay All Proceedings Until After a Decision by the Judicial Panel on MDL on Pending Motions for Transfer filed by 3M COMPANY.Memorandum, Certificate of Service. (Attachments: #1 Order, #2 Memorandum, #3 Certificate of Service)(DISIPIO, BASIL) [Transferred from Pennsylvania Eastern on 12/14/2018.] |
Filing 52 MOTION for Leave to File Reply in Support of Motion to Dismiss Claims for Medical Monitoring and Property Damage filed by CHEMGUARD, INC., TYCO FIRE PRODUCTS LP.Certificate of Service. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit A, #2 Certificate of Service, #3 Text of Proposed Order)(BLUM, JOSEPH) [Transferred from Pennsylvania Eastern on 12/14/2018.] |
Filing 51 MEMORANDUM of Law in Opposition re #50 Joint MOTION to Dismiss Claims for Medical Monitoring and Property Damage filed by JACQUELYN MENKES, LARRY MENKES. (CUKER, MARK) Modified on 8/20/2018 (lisad, ). [Transferred from Pennsylvania Eastern on 12/14/2018.] |
Filing 50 Joint MOTION to Dismiss Claims for Medical Monitoring and Property Damage filed by CHEMGUARD, INC., TYCO FIRE PRODUCTS LP.Memorandum, Certificate of Service. (Attachments: #1 Memorandum, #2 Exhibit A, #3 Certificate of Service)(BLUM, JOSEPH) [Transferred from Pennsylvania Eastern on 12/14/2018.] |
Filing 49 First Amended Complaint against 3M COMPANY, ANGUS FIRE, ANSUL, BUCKEYE FIRE EQUIPMENT COMPANY, CHEMGUARD, INC., NATIONAL FOAM, INC. and TYCO FIRE PRODUCTS LP filed by JACQUELYN MENKES and LARRY MENKES.(mbh, ) [Transferred from Pennsylvania Eastern on 12/14/2018.] |
Filing 48 STIPULATION AND ORDER THAT DEFTS ARE NOT REQUIRED TO RESPOND TO THE ORIGINAL COMPLAINT IN THIS ACTION BY ANSWER, MOTION, OR OTHERWISE; PLFFS WILL FILE THEIR AMENDED COMPLAINT ON OR BEFORE 6/21/2018. DEFTS SHALL RESPOND TO PLFFS' AMENDED COMPLAINT, BY ANSWER, MOTION OR OTHERWISE, NO LATER THAN 30 DAYS AFTER BEING SERVED, VIA ECF, WITH PLFFS' AMENDED COMPLAINT. SIGNED BY HONORABLE PETRESE B. TUCKER ON 5/29/18. 5/30/18 ENTERED AND COPIES MAILED AND E-MAILED.(kw, ) [Transferred from Pennsylvania Eastern on 12/14/2018.] |
Filing 47 MEMORANDUM AND ORDER THAT DEFENDANTS' MOTIONS TO DISMISS ARE GRANTED IN PART AND DENIED IN PART AS FOLLOWS: DEFENDANTS' MOTIONS ARE DENIED AS TO PLAINTIFFS' NEGLIGENCE CLAIM IN COUNT ONE. DEFENDANTS' MOTIONS ARE GRANTED IN PART AND DENIED IN PART AS TO COUNTS TWO AND THREE: AS TO PLAINTIFFS' DEFECTIVE PRODUCT FAILURE TO WARN AND DESGIN DEFECT CLAIMS IN COUNTS TWO AND THREE, DEFENDANTS' MOTIONS ARE DENIED. TO THE EXTENT PLAINTIFFS ASSERT THESE CLAIMS IN STRICT LIABILITY, DEFENDANTS' MOTIONS ARE GRANTED; AND PLAINTIFFS' REQUEST FOR MEDICAL MONITORING AND PROPERTY-RELATED DAMAGES ARE DISMISSED, WITH LEAVE TO AMEND. SIGNED BY HONORABLE PETRESE B. TUCKER ON 5/21/18. 5/21/18 ENTERED AND COPIES MAILED & E-MAILED.(fdc) [Transferred from Pennsylvania Eastern on 12/14/2018.] |
Filing 46 MEMORANDUM AND OPINION. SIGNED BY HONORABLE PETRESE B. TUCKER ON 5/21/18. 5/21/18 ENTERED AND COPIES MAILED & E-MAILED.(fdc) [Transferred from Pennsylvania Eastern on 12/14/2018.] |
Filing 45 ORDER THAT RICHARD F. BULGER, ESQ. IS ADMITTED PRO HAC VICE TO THE U.S. DISTRICT COURT FOR THE EASTERN DISTRICT OF PENNSYLVANIA FOR THE PENDENCY OF THIS MATTER. SIGNED BY HONORABLE PETRESE B. TUCKER ON 3/28/18. 3/29/18 ENTERED AND COPIES MAILED, E-MAILED. ECF APPLICATION MAILED TO BULGER.(fdc) [Transferred from Pennsylvania Eastern on 12/14/2018.] |
Filing 44 NOTICE of Withdrawal of Appearance by MAXWELL D. HERMAN on behalf of 3M COMPANY(HERMAN, MAXWELL) [Transferred from Pennsylvania Eastern on 12/14/2018.] |
Filing 43 APPLICATION for Admission Pro Hac Vice of Richard F. Bulger by 3M COMPANY. ( Filing fee $ 40 receipt number 0313-12702678.). (DISIPIO, BASIL) [Transferred from Pennsylvania Eastern on 12/14/2018.] |
Filing 42 ORDER THAT #41 MOTION FOR PRO HAC VICE OF TYLER D. ALFERMANN IS GRANTED.. SIGNED BY HONORABLE PETRESE B. TUCKER ON 3/19/2018.3/20/2018 ENTERED AND COPIES MAILED, E-MAILED. ECF APP FORWARDED.(kp, ) [Transferred from Pennsylvania Eastern on 12/14/2018.] |
Filing 41 MOTION for Pro Hac Vice of Tyler D. Alfermann ( Filing fee $ 40 receipt number 0313-12677507.) filed by 3M COMPANY.Certificate of Service.(DISIPIO, BASIL) [Transferred from Pennsylvania Eastern on 12/14/2018.] |
Filing 40 ORDER THAT THE #39 MOTION FOR PRO HAC VICE OF MAXWELL D. HERMAN IS GRANTED.. SIGNED BY HONORABLE PETRESE B. TUCKER ON 11/27/2017.11/28/2017 ENTERED AND COPIES MAILED, E-MAILED. ECF APPLICATION FORWARDED. (kp, ) [Transferred from Pennsylvania Eastern on 12/14/2018.] |
Filing 39 MOTION for Pro Hac Vice Admission of Maxwell Herman ( Filing fee $ 40 receipt number 0313-12450932.) filed by 3M COMPANY.Certificate of Service. (Attachments: #1 Text of Proposed Order)(DISIPIO, BASIL) [Transferred from Pennsylvania Eastern on 12/14/2018.] |
Filing 38 NOTICE of Withdrawal of Appearance by PETER COLONNA-ROMANO on behalf of All Plaintiffs (COLONNA-ROMANO, PETER) [Transferred from Pennsylvania Eastern on 12/14/2018.] |
Filing 37 NOTICE of Withdrawal of Appearance by MICHAEL J. QUIRK on behalf of All Plaintiffs (QUIRK, MICHAEL) [Transferred from Pennsylvania Eastern on 12/14/2018.] |
Filing 36 DEFENDANT 3M COMPANY'S REPLY to PLAINTIFF'S OPPOSITION TO DEFENDANT'S #13 MOTION TO DISMISS FOR FAILURE TO STATE A CLAIM filed by 3M COMPANY. (kp, ) [Transferred from Pennsylvania Eastern on 12/14/2018.] |
Filing 35 ORDER THAT 3M COMPANY'S #32 MOTION FOR LEAVE TO FILE REPLY IS GRANTED. THE CLERK OF COURT SHALL DOCKET THE REPLY ATTACHED TO DEFENDANT'S MOTION.. SIGNED BY CHIEF JUDGE PETRESE B. TUCKER ON 6/27/2017.6/28/2017 ENTERED AND COPIES MAILED, E-MAILED.(kp, ) [Transferred from Pennsylvania Eastern on 12/14/2018.] |
Filing 34 REPLY MEMORANDUM OF LAW IN SUPPORT OF DEFENDANTS' #11 MOTION to Dismiss filed by CHEMGUARD, INC., TYCO FIRE PRODUCTS LP. (kp, ) [Transferred from Pennsylvania Eastern on 12/14/2018.] |
Filing 33 ORDER THAT THE #31 MOTION FOR LEAVE TO FILE A REPLY MEMORANDUM IS GRANTED. THE CLERK OF COURT SHALL DOCKET THE REPLY MEMORANDUM ATTACHED TO DEFENDANTS' MOTION.. SIGNED BY CHIEF JUDGE PETRESE B. TUCKER ON 6/27/2017.6/28/2017 ENTERED AND COPIES MAILED, E-MAILED.(kp, ) [Transferred from Pennsylvania Eastern on 12/14/2018.] |
Filing 32 MOTION for Leave to File A Reply To Plaintiffs' Memorandum of Law in Opposition To Defendants' Motion to Dismiss The Complaint filed by 3M COMPANY.Certificate of Service. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit A, #2 Text of Proposed Order, #3 Certificate of Service)(DISIPIO, BASIL) [Transferred from Pennsylvania Eastern on 12/14/2018.] |
Filing 31 MOTION for Leave to File Reply Memorandum of Law in Support of Defendants' Motion to Dismiss filed by CHEMGUARD, INC., TYCO FIRE PRODUCTS LP. Certificate of Service. (Attachments: #1 Text of Proposed Order, #2 Certificate of Service, #3 Exhibit A)(BLUM, JOSEPH) Modified on 6/27/2017 (tjd). [Transferred from Pennsylvania Eastern on 12/14/2018.] |
Filing 30 Memorandum of Law in Opposition re #12 MOTION TO DISMISS FOR FAILURE TO STATE A CLAIM , #11 MOTION to Dismiss , #13 MOTION TO DISMISS FOR FAILURE TO STATE A CLAIM filed by JACQUELYN MENKES, LARRY MENKES. (COLONNA-ROMANO, PETER) Modified on 6/20/2017 (tjd). [Transferred from Pennsylvania Eastern on 12/14/2018.] |
Filing 29 NOTICE of Appearance by MICHAEL J. QUIRK on behalf of JACQUELYN MENKES, LARRY MENKES with Certificate of Service(QUIRK, MICHAEL) [Transferred from Pennsylvania Eastern on 12/14/2018.] |
Filing 28 NOTICE of Appearance by PETER COLONNA-ROMANO on behalf of JACQUELYN MENKES, LARRY MENKES with CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE(COLONNA-ROMANO, PETER) [Transferred from Pennsylvania Eastern on 12/14/2018.] |
Filing 27 ORDER THAT THE #24 MOTION FOR PRO HAC VICE OF MICHAEL L. CARPENTER IS GRANTED.. SIGNED BY CHIEF JUDGE PETRESE B. TUCKER ON 6/8/2017.6/9/2017 ENTERED AND COPIES MAILED, E-MAILED. ECF APPLICATION FORWARDED. (kp, ) [Transferred from Pennsylvania Eastern on 12/14/2018.] |
Filing 26 ORDER THAT THE #21 MOTION FOR PRO HAC VICE OF ELLEN NUNNO CORBO IS GRANTED. SIGNED BY CHIEF JUDGE PETRESE B. TUCKER ON 6/8/2017.6/9/2017 ENTERED AND COPIES MAILED, E-MAILED. ECF APPLICATION FORWARDED. (kp, ) [Transferred from Pennsylvania Eastern on 12/14/2018.] |
Filing 25 STIPULATION AND ORDER THAT THE ABOVE CAPTION SHALL BE AMENDED TO SUBSTITUTE TYCO FIRE PRODUCTS LP FOR DEFENDANT "ANSUL" AS OUTLINED HEREIN. SIGNED BY CHIEF JUDGE PETRESE B. TUCKER ON 6/7/2017. 6/8/2017 ENTERED AND COPIES E-MAILED.(kp, ) [Transferred from Pennsylvania Eastern on 12/14/2018.] |
Filing 24 MOTION for Pro Hac Vice Michael L. Carpenter, Esq. ( Filing fee $ 40 receipt number 0313-12112930.) filed by BUCKEYE FIRE EQUIPMENT COMPANY.Sponsor Statement and Certificate of Service.(COLICCHIO, PHILIP) [Transferred from Pennsylvania Eastern on 12/14/2018.] |
Filing 23 ORDERED AND DECREED THAT PLAINTIFFS SHALL RESPOND TO DEFENDANT 3M COMPANY'S MOTION TO DISMISS PLAINTIFFS' COMPLAINT ON OR BEFORE MONDAY, JUNE 19, 2017. SIGNED BY CHIEF JUDGE PETRESE B. TUCKER ON 5/23/17. 5/24/17 ENTERED AND COPIES MAILED AND EMAILED TO COUNSEL.(jaa, ) Modified on 5/24/2017 (jaa, ). [Transferred from Pennsylvania Eastern on 12/14/2018.] |
Filing 22 ORDER THAT DOUGLAS E. FLEMING, III, ESQ., DAVID S. WEINRAUB, ESQ., SHEILA L. BIRNBAUM, ESQ., AND MARK S. CHEFFO, ESQ. ARE ADMITTED PRO HAC VICE TO THE UNIED STATES DISTRICT COURT FOR THE EASTERN DISTRICT OF PENNSYLVANIA FOR THE PENDENCY OF THIS MATTER.. SIGNED BY CHIEF JUDGE PETRESE B. TUCKER ON 5/18/17. 5/18/17 ENTERED AND COPIES MAILED WITH ECF FORMS AND EMAILED TO COUNSEL.(jaa, ) [Transferred from Pennsylvania Eastern on 12/14/2018.] |
Filing 21 MOTION for Pro Hac Vice of Ellen Nunno Corbo, Esq. ( Filing fee $ 40 receipt number 0313-12076188.) filed by BUCKEYE FIRE EQUIPMENT COMPANY.Sponsor Statement and Certificate of Service.(COLICCHIO, PHILIP) [Transferred from Pennsylvania Eastern on 12/14/2018.] |
Filing 20 STIPULATION AND ORDER THAT THE ABOVE CAPTION SHALL BE AMENDED TO SUBSTITUTE NATIONAL FOAM, INC. FOR DEFENDANT ANGUS FIRE AS OUTLINED HEREIN.. SIGNED BY CHIEF JUDGE PETRESE B. TUCKER ON 5/16/2017. 5/16/2017 ENTERED AND COPIES E-MAILED.(kp, ) [Transferred from Pennsylvania Eastern on 12/14/2018.] |
Filing 19 APPLICATION for Admission Pro Hac Vice of Mark S. Cheffo by ANSUL, CHEMGUARD, INC.. ( Filing fee $ 40 receipt number 0313-12069817.). (BLUM, JOSEPH) [Transferred from Pennsylvania Eastern on 12/14/2018.] |
Filing 18 APPLICATION for Admission Pro Hac Vice of Sheila L. Birnbaum by ANSUL, CHEMGUARD, INC.. ( Filing fee $ 40 receipt number 0313-12069802.). (BLUM, JOSEPH) [Transferred from Pennsylvania Eastern on 12/14/2018.] |
Filing 17 APPLICATION for Admission Pro Hac Vice of David S. Weinraub by ANSUL, CHEMGUARD, INC.. ( Filing fee $ 40 receipt number 0313-12069792.). (BLUM, JOSEPH) [Transferred from Pennsylvania Eastern on 12/14/2018.] |
Filing 16 APPLICATION for Admission Pro Hac Vice of Douglas E. Fleming, III by ANSUL, CHEMGUARD, INC.. ( Filing fee $ 40 receipt number 0313-12069763.). (BLUM, JOSEPH) [Transferred from Pennsylvania Eastern on 12/14/2018.] |
Filing 15 Disclosure Statement Form pursuant to FRCP 7.1 including Johnson Controls International plc with Certificate of Service by ANSUL.(BLUM, JOSEPH) [Transferred from Pennsylvania Eastern on 12/14/2018.] |
Filing 14 Disclosure Statement Form pursuant to FRCP 7.1 including Johnson Controls International plc with Certificate of Service by CHEMGUARD, INC..(BLUM, JOSEPH) [Transferred from Pennsylvania Eastern on 12/14/2018.] |
Filing 13 MOTION TO DISMISS FOR FAILURE TO STATE A CLAIM filed by 3M COMPANY.Memorandum, Certificate of Service. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit A)(DISIPIO, BASIL) [Transferred from Pennsylvania Eastern on 12/14/2018.] |
Filing 12 MOTION TO DISMISS FOR FAILURE TO STATE A CLAIM filed by BUCKEYE FIRE EQUIPMENT COMPANY.Memorandum and Certificate of Service. (Attachments: #1 Text of Proposed Order, #2 Certificate of Service)(COLICCHIO, PHILIP) [Transferred from Pennsylvania Eastern on 12/14/2018.] |
Filing 11 MOTION to Dismiss filed by ANSUL, CHEMGUARD, INC..Memorandum, Certificate of Service. (Attachments: #1 Memorandum, #2 Certificate of Service)(BLUM, JOSEPH) [Transferred from Pennsylvania Eastern on 12/14/2018.] |
Filing 10 NOTICE of Appearance by JOSEPH H. BLUM on behalf of ANSUL, CHEMGUARD, INC. with Certificate of Service(BLUM, JOSEPH) [Transferred from Pennsylvania Eastern on 12/14/2018.] |
Filing 9 STIPULATION by JACQUELYN MENKES, LARRY MENKES.**(FILED IN ERROR, COPY FORWARDED TO JUDGE FOR APPROVAL)** (CUKER, MARK) Modified on 4/24/2017 (tjd). [Transferred from Pennsylvania Eastern on 12/14/2018.] |
Filing 8 ORDER THAT DEFENDANTS SHALL RESPOND TO PLAINTIFFS' COMPLAINT ON OR BEFORE 5/15/2017. SIGNED BY CHIEF JUDGE PETRESE B. TUCKER ON 4/14/2017. 4/17/2017 ENTERED AND COPIES MAILED TO UNREP, E-MAILED.(kp, ) [Transferred from Pennsylvania Eastern on 12/14/2018.] |
Filing 7 WAIVER OF SERVICE Returned Executed by CHEMGUARD, INC., ANSUL. CHEMGUARD, INC. waiver sent on 2/15/2017, answer due 4/17/2017; ANSUL waiver sent on 2/15/2017, answer due 4/17/2017. (LOUCKS, ERIN) Modified on 4/17/2017 (tjd). [Transferred from Pennsylvania Eastern on 12/14/2018.] |
Filing 6 WAIVER OF SERVICE Returned Executed by CHEMGUARD, INC., ANSUL. CHEMGUARD, INC. waiver sent on 2/7/2017, answer due 4/10/2017. (LOUCKS, ERIN) Modified on 4/17/2017 (tjd). [Transferred from Pennsylvania Eastern on 12/14/2018.] |
Filing 5 WAIVER OF SERVICE Returned Executed by LARRY MENKES, JACQUELYN MENKES. ANSUL waiver sent on 2/7/2017, answer due 4/10/2017. (CUKER, MARK) [Transferred from Pennsylvania Eastern on 12/14/2018.] |
Filing 4 Disclosure Statement Form pursuant to FRCP 7.1 with Certificate of Service by 3M COMPANY.(DISIPIO, BASIL) [Transferred from Pennsylvania Eastern on 12/14/2018.] |
Filing 3 WAIVER OF SERVICE Returned Executed by LARRY MENKES. 3M COMPANY waiver sent on 2/15/2017, answer due 4/17/2017. (CUKER, MARK) [Transferred from Pennsylvania Eastern on 12/14/2018.] |
Filing 2 NOTICE of Appearance by BASIL A. DISIPIO on behalf of 3M COMPANY with Certificate of Service(DISIPIO, BASIL) [Transferred from Pennsylvania Eastern on 12/14/2018.] |
Filing 1 COMPLAINT against 3M COMPANY, ANGUS FIRE, ANSUL, BUCKEYE FIRE EQUIPMENT COMPANY CHEMGUARD, INC. ( Filing fee $ 400 receipt number 154538.), filed by LARRY MENKES, JACQUELYN MENKES. (Attachments: #1 Case Management Track Form, #2 Civil Cover Sheet, #3 Designation Form)(jwl, ) [Transferred from Pennsylvania Eastern on 12/14/2018.] |
Summons Issued as to 3M COMPANY, ANGUS FIRE, ANSUL, BUCKEYE FIRE EQUIPMENT COMPANY CHEMGUARD, INC.. Four Forwarded To: Counsel on 2/8/17 (jwl, ) [Transferred from Pennsylvania Eastern on 12/14/2018.] |
DEMAND for Trial by Jury by JACQUELYN MENKES, LARRY MENKES. (jwl, ) [Transferred from Pennsylvania Eastern on 12/14/2018.] |
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