City of Camden et al v. E.I. du Pont de Nemours & Company et al
| City of Camden, City of Brockton, City of Sioux Falls, California Water Service Company, City of Delray Beach, Coraopolis Water & Sewer Authority, Township of Verona, Dutchess County Water and Wastewater Authority and Dalton Farms Water System, City of South Shore, City of Freeport, Martinsburg Municipal Authority, Seaman Cottages, Village of Bridgeport, City of Benwood, Niagara County, City of Pineville and City of Iuka |
| E.I. du Pont de Nemours & Company, DuPont de Nemours Inc, The Chemours Company, The Chemours Company FC LLC and Corteva Inc |
| State of California, State of New Hampshire, State of New York, State of North Carolina, Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands, Guam, Roosevelt County Water Coop, Inc., California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation and California State Water Resources Control Board |
| 2:2023cv03230 |
| July 6, 2023 |
| US District Court for the District of South Carolina |
| Richard M Gergel |
| Prop. Damage Prod. Liability |
| 28 U.S.C. § 1332 Diversity-Product Liability |
| Both |
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Filing 34
NOTICE of Hearing: Settlement Conference set for 12/14/2023 10:00 AM, ***SEE COURTROOM AND LOCATION*** in Hon. Sol Blatt, Jr., Courtroom, J. Waties Waring Judicial Cntr, 83 Meeting St, Charleston before Honorable Richard M Gergel. See ORDER at 3603 (in 2:18-mn-02873-RMG; 33 in 2:23-cv-03230-RMG). Associated Cases: 2:18-mn-02873-RMG, 2:23-cv-03230-RMG(sshe, ) Modified on 8/24/2023 to edit docket text re set courtroom location (sshe, ).
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Filing 33
ORDER granting Motion of proposed Class Counsel for Preliminary Approval of Settlement Agreement (Dkt. No. 3392 in case 2:18-mn-02873-RMG; (3) in case 2:23-cv-03230-RMG). Please See Order for All Details and Deadlines regarding I. PRELIMINARY APPROVAL OF SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT; II. FINDINGS REGARDING THE SETTLEMENT CLASS; III. FINDINGS REGARDING THE SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT; IV. NOTICE TO SETTLEMENT CLASS MEMBERS; V. PROCEDURE FOR REQUESTS FOR EXCLUSION AND OBJECTIONS; VI. FINAL FAIRNESS HEARING A Final Fairness Hearing shall take place on the 14th day of December, 2023 at 10 o'clock in the a.m., U.S. Court House, 85 Broad St., Charleston, South Carolina; VII. STAY ORDER AND INJUNCTION; VIII. OTHER PROVISIONS. SO ORDERED this 22nd day of August, 2023. Signed by Honorable Richard M Gergel on 8/22/2023.Associated Cases: 2:18-mn-02873-RMG, 2:23-cv-03230-RMG(sshe, )
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Filing 32
TEXT ORDER This Order relates to City of Camden, et al. v. E.I. du Pont de Nemours & Company et al, 2:23-cv-03230-RMG. For good cause shown, the motion to amend certain of the exhibits to the Motion for Preliminary Approval of Class Settlement ( 3521 in case 2:18-mn-02873-RMG; (30) in case 2:23-cv-03230-RMG) is GRANTED. AND IT IS SO ORDERED. Entered at the Direction of Honorable Richard M Gergel on 8/9/2023.Associated Cases: 2:18-mn-02873-RMG, 2:23-cv-03230-RMG(sshe, )
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Filing 31
RESPONSE to Motion re (3392 in 2:18-mn-02873-RMG, 3 in 2:23-cv-03230-RMG) MOTION for Settlement (Preliminary Approval Motion) Sovereign Letter (Arizona, California, District of Columbia, Pennsylvania, Wisconsin) Response filed by State of California.Reply to Response to Motion due by 8/14/2023 Add an additional 3 days only if served by mail or otherwise allowed under Fed. R. Civ. P. 6. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit Exhibit 1 - PFAS National Cost Model Report)Associated Cases: 2:18-mn-02873-RMG, 2:23-cv-03230-RMG(Hughes, Brendan)
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Filing 30
Consent MOTION to Amend/Correct Exhibits to Plaintiffs' Motion for Preliminary Approval by California Water Service Company, City of Benwood, City of Brockton, City of Camden, City of Delray Beach, City of Freeport, City of Iuka, City of Pineville, City of Sioux Falls, City of South Shore, Coraopolis Water & Sewer Authority, Dutchess County Water and Wastewater Authority and Dalton Farms Water System, Martinsburg Municipal Authority, Niagara County, Seaman Cottages, Township of Verona, Village of Bridgeport. Response to Motion due by 8/21/2023. Add an additional 3 days only if served by mail or otherwise allowed under Fed. R. Civ. P. 6 or Fed. R. Crim. P. 45. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit MSA redlines, #2 Exhibit Proposed Preliminary Approval Order redlines)No proposed order.Associated Cases: 2:18-mn-02873-RMG, 2:23-cv-03230-RMG(London, Michael)
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Filing 29
REPLY to Response to Motion re (3392 in 2:18-mn-02873-RMG, 3 in 2:23-cv-03230-RMG) MOTION for Settlement (Preliminary Approval Motion) Plaintiffs' Reply in Support of Motion for Preliminary Approval of Settlement with DuPont Entities (Addressing Roosevelt County Water Coop., Inc.) Response filed by California Water Service Company, City of Benwood, City of Brockton, City of Camden, City of Delray Beach, City of Freeport, City of Iuka, City of Pineville, City of Sioux Falls, City of South Shore, Coraopolis Water & Sewer Authority, Dutchess County Water and Wastewater Authority and Dalton Farms Water System, Martinsburg Municipal Authority, Niagara County, Seaman Cottages, Township of Verona, Village of Bridgeport. Associated Cases: 2:18-mn-02873-RMG, 2:23-cv-02612-RMG, 2:23-cv-03230-RMG(London, Michael)
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Filing 28
NOTICE of Appearance by Megan E Shannon on behalf of California Water Service Company, City of Benwood, City of Brockton, City of Camden, City of Delray Beach, City of Freeport, City of Iuka, City of Pineville, City of Sioux Falls, City of South Shore, Coraopolis Water & Sewer Authority, Dutchess County Water and Wastewater Authority and Dalton Farms Water System, Martinsburg Municipal Authority, Niagara County, Seaman Cottages, Township of Verona, Village of Bridgeport Associated Cases: 2:18-mn-02873-RMG, 2:23-cv-03230-RMG(Shannon, Megan)
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Filing 27
REPLY to Response to Motion re (3392 in 2:18-mn-02873-RMG, 3 in 2:23-cv-03230-RMG) MOTION for Settlement (Preliminary Approval Motion) Plaintiffs' Response filed by California Water Service Company, City of Benwood, City of Brockton, City of Camden, City of Delray Beach, City of Freeport, City of Iuka, City of Pineville, City of Sioux Falls, City of South Shore, Coraopolis Water & Sewer Authority, Dutchess County Water and Wastewater Authority and Dalton Farms Water System, Martinsburg Municipal Authority, Niagara County, Seaman Cottages, Township of Verona, Village of Bridgeport. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit 2020.10.02 Joint Status Report, #2 Exhibit 2022.03.18 Joint Status Report, #3 Exhibit 2023.07.07 Joint Status Report)Associated Cases: 2:18-mn-02873-RMG, 2:19-cv-01639-RMG, 2:21-cv-00862-RMG, 2:21-cv-01915-RMG, 2:23-cv-03230-RMG(London, Michael)
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Filing 26
TEXT ORDER This Order relates to City of Camden, et al. v. E.I. du Pont de Nemours & Company et al, 2:23-cv-03230-RMG. For good cause shown, the motion 3485 (in case 2:18-mn-02873-RMG; (25) in case 2:23-cv-03230-RMG) is GRANTED, allowing for the submission of responses, if any, to Plaintiffs' Motion for Preliminary Approval, until August 7, 2023. AND IT IS SO ORDERED. Entered at the Direction of Honorable Richard M Gergel on 7/31/2023.Associated Cases: 2:18-mn-02873-RMG, 2:23-cv-03230-RMG(sshe, )
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Filing 25
Consent MOTION for Extension of Time to Allow Responses to Plaintiffs' Motion for Preliminary Approval of Class Settlement by California Water Service Company, City of Benwood, City of Brockton, City of Camden, City of Delray Beach, City of Freeport, City of Iuka, City of Pineville, City of Sioux Falls, City of South Shore, Coraopolis Water & Sewer Authority, Dutchess County Water and Wastewater Authority and Dalton Farms Water System, Martinsburg Municipal Authority, Niagara County, Seaman Cottages, Township of Verona, Village of Bridgeport. Response to Motion due by 8/14/2023. Add an additional 3 days only if served by mail or otherwise allowed under Fed. R. Civ. P. 6 or Fed. R. Crim. P. 45. No proposed order.(London, Michael) Associated Cases: 2:18-mn-02873-RMG, 2:23-cv-03230-RMGQUALITY CONTROL MESSAGE Refiled correctly, as of original filing date, in management case AND SPREAD to applicable member case(s), to which the document relates as listed on document, per Judge's filing instructions/preferences per CMO No. 1. (sshe, )
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Filing 23
NOTICE of Appearance by Sarae Snyder on behalf of California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation, California State Water Resources Control Board Associated Cases: 2:18-mn-02873-RMG, 2:23-cv-03230-RMG(Snyder, Sarae)
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Filing 22
NOTICE of Appearance by Janelle Muriel Smith on behalf of California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation, California State Water Resources Control Board Associated Cases: 2:18-mn-02873-RMG, 2:23-cv-03230-RMG(Smith, Janelle)
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Filing 21
NOTICE of Appearance by William Jenkins on behalf of California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation, California State Water Resources Control Board Associated Cases: 2:18-mn-02873-RMG, 2:23-cv-03230-RMG(Jenkins, William)
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Filing 20
NOTICE of Appearance by Annadel Angeline Almendras on behalf of California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation, California State Water Resources Control Board Associated Cases: 2:18-mn-02873-RMG, 2:23-cv-03230-RMG(Almendras, Annadel)
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Filing 19
NOTICE OF JOINDER re (3429 in 2:18-mn-02873-RMG, 15 in 2:23-cv-03230-RMG) Order on Motion for Extension of Time to File Response/Reply,, to Plaintiffs' Motion for Preliminary Approval of the Class Action Settlement between public water systems and E.I. DuPont et al. by Ann R Johnston on behalf of Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Associated Cases: 2:18-mn-02873-RMG, 2:23-cv-03230-RMG(Johnston, Ann) (Main Document 3471 replaced on 7/28/2023) (sshe, ). Modified on 7/28/2023 to replace with corrected signature document (sshe, ).
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Filing 18
RESPONSE in Opposition re (3392 in 2:18-mn-02873-RMG, 3 in 2:23-cv-03230-RMG) MOTION for Settlement (Preliminary Approval Motion) Response filed by Town of Islip, New York, Town of Harrietstown, New York, Town of East Hampton.Reply to Response to Motion due by 7/31/2023 Add an additional 3 days only if served by mail or otherwise allowed under Fed. R. Civ. P. 6.(Rigano, Nicholas) Refiled correctly, as of original filing date, in management case and spread to additional applicable member case(s), to which the document relates, as listed/corrected by clerk on document, per Judge's filing instructions/preferences per CMO No. 1. QUALITY CONTROL MESSAGE Counsel: PLEASE note correct filing procedures for future filings. Associated Cases: 2:18-mn-02873-RMG, 2:19-cv-01639-RMG, 2:21-cv-00862-RMG, 2:21-cv-01915-RMG, 2:23-cv-03230-RMG(sshe, ) Modified to original lead document number on 7/25/2023 (sshe, ).
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Filing 17
RESPONSE in Opposition re (3392 in 2:18-mn-02873-RMG, 3 in 2:23-cv-03230-RMG) MOTION for Settlement (Preliminary Approval Motion) Response filed by Roosevelt County Water Coop, Inc.Reply to Response to Motion due by 7/31/2023 Add an additional 3 days only if served by mail or otherwise allowed under Fed. R. Civ. P. 6.(Rodriguez, Christopher) Refiled correctly, as of original filing date, in management case and spread to additional applicable member case(s), to which the document relates, as listed/corrected by clerk on document, per Judge's filing instructions/preferences per CMO No. 1. QUALITY CONTROL MESSAGE Counsel: PLEASE note correct filing procedures for future filings. Associated Cases: 2:18-mn-02873-RMG, 2:23-cv-02612-RMG, 2:23-cv-03230-RMG(sshe, ) Modified to original lead document number on 7/25/2023 (sshe, ).
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Filing 16
NOTICE OF JOINDER in Motion for Extension of Time (3427 in 18mn2873, 14 in 23cv3230) by William J Jackson on behalf of Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands, Guam Associated Cases: 2:18-mn-02873-RMG, 2:23-cv-03230-RMG(Jackson, William)
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Filing 15
ORDER This Document relates to City of Camden, et al. v. E.I. DuPont de Nemours & Co. (n/k/a/ EIDP, Inc.), et al., 2:23-cv-3230-RMG. For good cause shown, the States' motion 3427 (in 2:18-mn-02873-RMG, 14 in 2:23-cv-03230-RMG) is GRANTED IN PART and the States' objections, if any, re MOTION for Settlement (Preliminary Approval Motion) Dkt. No. 3392 (in 2:18-mn-02873-RMG, 3 in 2:23-cv-03230-RMG) must be filed on or before July 31, 2023. AND IT IS SO ORDERED. Signed by Honorable Richard M Gergel on 7/21/2023.Associated Cases: 2:18-mn-02873-RMG, 2:23-cv-03230-RMG(sshe, )
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Filing 14
MOTION for Extension of Time to File Response/Reply as to (3392 in 2:18-mn-02873-RMG, 3 in 2:23-cv-03230-RMG) MOTION for Settlement (Preliminary Approval Motion) by State of Colorado, State of Hawaii, State of Maine, State of Maryland, State of Massachusetts, State of Minnesota, State of New Jersey, State of New Mexico, State of Oregon, State of Rhode Island, State of Tennessee, State of Texas, State of Vermont, State of Wisconsin, State of California, State of New Hampshire, State of New York, State of North Carolina. Response to Motion due by 8/3/2023. Add an additional 3 days only if served by mail or otherwise allowed under Fed. R. Civ. P. 6 or Fed. R. Crim. P. 45. No proposed order.Associated Cases: 2:18-mn-02873-RMG, 2:23-cv-03230-RMG(Jackson, William)
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Filing 13
DELETION OF DOCKET ENTRY NUMBER 11 Reason: Sealed document entry by attorney filing user refiled by clerk as of original filing date in lead (Corrected Filing Document Number 3410) and spread to applicable member case (11 in 2:23-cv-03147-RMG) Filing date of original filing: 7/17/2023 (sshe, )
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Filing 12
Sealed Document in re document (3392 in 2:18-mn-02873-RMG, 3 in 2:23-cv-03230-RMG), (4 in 2:23-cv-03230-RMG, 3393 in 2:18-mn-02873-RMG). Associated Cases: 2:18-mn-02873-RMG, 2:23-cv-03230-RMG(London, Michael)
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Filing 10
ORDER This Document relates to City of Camden, et al. v. E.I. Dupont de Nemours and Company (n/k/a EIDP, Inc.), et al., 2:23-cv-3230-RMG. Plaintiffs Motion to Seal (Dkt No. 3394 in case 2:18-mn-02873-RMG; (5) in case 2:23-cv-03230-RMG) is GRANTED. Plaintiff shall file on the docket, under seal, an unredacted version of the supplement agreement. AND IT IS SO ORDERED. Signed by Honorable Richard M Gergel on 7/12/2023.Associated Cases: 2:18-mn-02873-RMG, 2:23-cv-03230-RMG(sshe, )
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Filing 9
MDL MEMBER CASE OPENED: (Direct-filed on 7/6/2023) (associated as of 7/12/2023), City of Camden et al v. E.I. du Pont de Nemours & Company et al, as DSC case 2:23-cv-03230-RMG Plaintiff Home Venue: South Carolina (sshe, )
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Filing 8
Summons Issued as to Corteva Inc, DuPont de Nemours Inc, E.I. du Pont de Nemours & Company, The Chemours Company, The Chemours Company FC LLC. (sshe, )
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Filing 7
COMPLAINT against Corteva Inc, DuPont de Nemours Inc, E.I. du Pont de Nemours & Company, The Chemours Company, The Chemours Company FC LLC ( Filing fee $ 402 receipt number BSCDC-11193613.), filed by City of South Shore, Coraopolis Water & Sewer Authority, City of Benwood, City of Delray Beach, City of Camden, California Water Service Company, Dutchess County Water and Wastewater Authority and Dalton Farms Water System, City of Iuka, Township of Verona, Niagara County, City of Pineville, City of Sioux Falls, Martinsburg Municipal Authority, Village of Bridgeport, City of Freeport, Seaman Cottages, City of Brockton. Service due by 10/10/2023(sshe, )
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Filing 6
ORDER This Document relates to 2:23-cv-3230-RMG. After a careful review of the complaint, the motion for leave to direct file complaint (Dkt. No. 3376 in case 2:18-mn-02873-RMG) is GRANTED. AND IT IS SO ORDERED. Signed by Honorable Richard M Gergel on 7/12/2023.Associated Cases: 2:18-mn-02873-RMG, 2:23-cv-03230-RMG(sshe, )
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Filing 5
MOTION to Seal Separate Letter Agreement Containing Settling Defendants' Opt-Out Walk-Away Right Thresholds by Plaintiffs. Response to Motion due by 7/24/2023. Add an additional 3 days only if served by mail or otherwise allowed under Fed. R. Civ. P. 6 or Fed. R. Crim. P. 45. (Attachments: #1 Proposed Order)No proposed order.Associated Cases: 2:18-mn-02873-RMG, 2:23-cv-03230-RMG(London, Michael)
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Filing 4
Additional Attachments to Main Document (3392 in 2:18-mn-02873-RMG, 3 in 2:23-cv-03230-RMG) MOTION for Settlement (Preliminary Approval Motion). First attachment description: Motion for Settlement (Preliminary Approval Motion) Memorandum of Law . (Attachments: #1 Exhibit 1 Preliminary Approval Order, #2 Exhibit 2 MSA as fully executed on 6.30.23, #3 Exhibit 3 Scott Sumy Declaration, #4 Exhibit 4 Michael London Declaration, #5 Exhibit 5 Paul Napoli Declaration, #6 Exhibit 6 Layn Phillips Declaration, #7 Exhibit 7 Beth Fegan Declaration, #8 Exhibit 8 Angeion Declaration, #9 Exhibit 9 Dustin Mire Declaration, #10 Exhibit 10 Matthew Garretson Declaration, #11 Exhibit 11 Rob Hesse Declaration, #12 Exhibit 12 Timothy Raab Declaration, #13 Exhibit 13 Dr. Michael Trapp Declaration, #14 Exhibit 14 Dr. Prithviraj Chavan Declaration, #15 Exhibit 15 Dr. Robert Mitzel Declaration, #16 Exhibit 16 Robyn Griffin Declaration)Associated Cases: 2:18-mn-02873-RMG, 2:23-cv-03230-RMG(London, Michael)
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Filing 3
MOTION for Settlement (Preliminary Approval Motion) by Plaintiffs. Response to Motion due by 7/24/2023. Add an additional 3 days only if served by mail or otherwise allowed under Fed. R. Civ. P. 6 or Fed. R. Crim. P. 45. No proposed order.Associated Cases: 2:18-mn-02873-RMG, 2:23-cv-03230-RMG(London, Michael) Modified on 7/11/2023 to reference 3393 (in 2:18-mn-02873-RMG; 4 in 2:23-cv-03230-RMG) Additional Attachments filed 7/10/2023(sshe, ).
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Filing 2
ORDER This Order Relates to Case No. 2:23-cv-03230-RMG City of Camden et al v. E.I. du Pont de Nemours & Company et al. For good cause shown, the Court grants 3384 (in case 2:18-mn-02873-RMG; (1) in case 2:23-cv-03230-RMG) Motion for enlargement of pages. AND IT IS SO ORDERED. Entered at the Direction of Honorable Richard M Gergel on 7/10/2023.Associated Cases: 2:18-mn-02873-RMG, 2:23-cv-03230-RMG(sshe, )
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Filing 1
Consent MOTION for Leave to File Excess Pages For Plaintiffs' Memorandum of Law in Support of Plaintiffs' Motion for Preliminary Approval of Class Settlement, For Certification of Settlement Class and for Permission to Disseminate Class Notice by Plaintiffs. Response to Motion due by 7/24/2023. Add an additional 3 days only if served by mail or otherwise allowed under Fed. R. Civ. P. 6 or Fed. R. Crim. P. 45. (Attachments: #1 Proposed Order)No proposed order.Associated Cases: 2:18-mn-02873-RMG, 2:23-cv-03230-RMG(London, Michael)
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