In re: Neomedic Pelvic Repair System Products Liability Litigation :: West Virginia Southern District Court :: Federal Court Proceeding No. 2:14-md-02511, Judge Joseph R. Goodwin presiding

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308	Filed: 8/19/2022, Entered: None	Pretrial Order

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307	Filed: 8/3/2022, Entered: None	Response in Opposition

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306	Filed: 7/27/2022, Entered: None	Notice (Other)

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305	Filed: 7/13/2022, Entered: None	Pretrial Order

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304	Filed: 7/12/2022, Entered: None	Response in Support

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303	Filed: 7/12/2022, Entered: None	Notice (Other)

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302	Filed: 5/18/2021, Entered: None	Mandate

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301	Filed: 4/27/2021, Entered: None	Notice of Judgment

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300	Filed: 4/26/2021, Entered: None	Judgment Entered By 4CCA

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299	Filed: 4/26/2021, Entered: None	Opinion

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298	Filed: 12/18/2020, Entered: None	Order Dismissing Case

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297	Filed: 11/5/2020, Entered: None	Record Request from 4CCA

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296	Filed: 10/29/2020, Entered: None	Order Of 4CCA Re: Miscellaneous

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295	Filed: 10/28/2020, Entered: None	Notice of Appellate Case Opening from 4CCA

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294	Filed: 10/20/2020, Entered: None	Transmittal of Notice of Appeal to 4CCA

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293	Filed: 10/20/2020, Entered: None	Notice of Appeal to 4CCA

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292	Filed: 9/17/2020, Entered: None	Order on Motion / Application / Petition for Reconsideration

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291	Filed: 9/14/2020, Entered: None	Reconsider

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290	Filed: 4/24/2020, Entered: None	Order on Motion / Application / Petition for Miscellaneous Relief

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289	Filed: 4/23/2020, Entered: None	Miscellaneous Relief

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288	Filed: 4/21/2020, Entered: None	Letter Re: Denying Certiorari

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287	Filed: 2/7/2020, Entered: None	Letter Re: Filing Of Certiorari

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286	Filed: 1/23/2020, Entered: None	Order on Motion / Application / Petition for Leave to File

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285	Filed: 12/23/2019, Entered: None	Letter Re: Filing Of Certiorari

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284	Filed: 12/12/2019, Entered: None	Notice Of Attorney Request To Be Removed - AMERICAN MEDICAL MDL CASE ONLY

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283	Filed: 11/13/2019, Entered: None	Mandate

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282	Filed: 11/6/2019, Entered: None	Order on Motion / Application / Petition for Miscellaneous Relief

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281	Filed: 11/5/2019, Entered: None	Order Of 4CCA Re: Miscellaneous

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280	Filed: 10/23/2019, Entered: None	Notice from 4CCA - Stay of Mandate

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279	Filed: 10/16/2019, Entered: None	Notice (Other)

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278	Filed: 10/15/2019, Entered: None	Mandate

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277	Filed: 10/10/2019, Entered: None	Notice of Judgment

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276	Filed: 10/10/2019, Entered: None	Judgment Entered By 4CCA

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275	Filed: 10/9/2019, Entered: None	Order Of 4CCA Re: Miscellaneous

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274	Filed: 9/24/2019, Entered: None	Notice of Judgment

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273	Filed: 9/24/2019, Entered: None	Judgment Entered By 4CCA

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272	Filed: 9/24/2019, Entered: None	Order Of 4CCA Re: Miscellaneous

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271	Filed: 9/11/2019, Entered: None	Order on Motion / Application / Petition for Recusal

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270	Filed: 9/4/2019, Entered: None	Order Of 4CCA Re: Miscellaneous

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269	Filed: 9/3/2019, Entered: None	Response in Opposition

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268	Filed: 8/30/2019, Entered: None	Notice of Appellate Case Opening from 4CCA

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267	Filed: 8/26/2019, Entered: None	Transmittal of Notice of Appeal to 4CCA

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266	Filed: 8/23/2019, Entered: None	Notice of Appeal to 4CCA

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265	Filed: 8/23/2019, Entered: None	Recusal

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264	Filed: 8/20/2019, Entered: None	Order Of 4CCA Re: Miscellaneous

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263	Filed: 8/20/2019, Entered: None	Miscellaneous Relief

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260	Filed: 8/9/2019, Entered: None	Order Of 4CCA Re: Miscellaneous

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259	Filed: 8/9/2019, Entered: None	Notice of Appellate Case Opening from 4CCA

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258	Filed: 8/8/2019, Entered: None	Transmittal of Notice of Appeal to 4CCA

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257	Filed: 8/2/2019, Entered: None	Notice of Appeal to 4CCA

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256	Filed: 8/2/2019, Entered: None	Order on Motion / Application / Petition to Stay Pending Appeal

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255	Filed: 8/2/2019, Entered: None	Order on Motion / Application / Petition to Alter or Amend Judgment

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254	Filed: 8/2/2019, Entered: None	Miscellaneous Relief

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253	Filed: 8/2/2019, Entered: None	Pretrial Order

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252	Filed: 8/2/2019, Entered: None	Reply to Response

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251	Filed: 8/1/2019, Entered: None	Response in Opposition

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250	Filed: 8/1/2019, Entered: None	Reply to Response

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249	Filed: 7/31/2019, Entered: None	Response in Opposition

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248	Filed: 7/31/2019, Entered: None	Order

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247	Filed: 7/30/2019, Entered: None	Alter or Amend Judgment

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246	Filed: 7/29/2019, Entered: None	Order

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245	Filed: 7/26/2019, Entered: None	Stay Pending Appeal

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33	Filed: 9/24/2014, Entered: None
	PRETRIAL ORDER # 12 (Rule 12(b)(6) Motions, Staying of Scheduling Orders) Per the 9/17/2014 telephonic status conference, the Neomedic defendants shall have until 10/30/2014 to file any motion asserting that the Master Complaint fails to state a claim upon which relief may be granted pursuant to Rule 12(b)(6), with responses due 20 days thereafter; the scheduling orders previously stayed for 60 days in individual cases then filed remain stayed until further order. Signed by Judge Joseph R. Goodwin on 9/24/2014. (cc: attys; any unrepresented party) (REF: ALL CASES) (ras)
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32	Filed: 9/24/2014, Entered: None
	NOTICE OF VIDEOTAPED DEPOSITION by All Plaintiffs of Antonio Castello on 10/7/2014 at 3:00 p.m. CEST, 9:00 a.m. EST (Potts, Derek)
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31	Filed: 9/22/2014, Entered: None
	STIPULATION extending the time for Defendants to serve and file any Motions to Dismiss Plaintiffs' 17 Master Long Form Complaint to October 30, 2014 by DIMA S.L., Desarrollo e Investigacion Medica Aragonesa S.L., Desarrollo e Investigacion Medica Aragonesa, S.L., Neomedic Inc., Neomedic Incorporated, Neomedic International, Neomedic International, S.L., Neomedic, Inc., Specialties Remeex International S.L., Specialties Remeex International, S.L., Plaintiffs (Purwin, Carolyn)
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30	Filed: 9/18/2014, Entered: None
	TELEPHONIC STATUS CONFERENCE held by Judge Joseph R. Goodwin on 9/18/2014; Court Reporter: Carol Farrell. (rac)
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29	Filed: 9/3/2014, Entered: None
	CONDITIONAL TRANSFER ORDER (CTO #2) from the Judicial Panel on Multidistrict Litigation: pursuant to 28 USC 1407, the following civil action is transferred to the Southern District of West Virginia and assigned to Judge Joseph R. Goodwin: TXW 6:14-00062, Cummings et al v. DIMA S.L. et al. (signed by Jeffery N. Luthi, Clerk of Panel) (cc: Judge Goodwin; Magistrate Judge Eifert; Judicial Panel on MDL; attys) (ts)
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28	Filed: 8/26/2014, Entered: None
	STIPULATION extending time for defendants to serve and file any motions to dismiss plaintiffs' Master Long Form Complaint to September 30, 2014 by DIMA S.L., Desarrollo e Investigacion Medica Aragonesa S.L., Desarrollo e Investigacion Medica Aragonesa, S.L., Neomedic Inc., Neomedic Incorporated, Neomedic International, Neomedic International, S.L., Neomedic, Inc., Specialties Remeex International S.L., Specialties Remeex International, S.L., All Plaintiffs (Purwin, Carolyn)
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27	Filed: 7/29/2014, Entered: None
	STIPULATION extending time for the Defendants, DIMA, S.L. (Desarrollo e Investigacion Medica Aarogonesa, S.L. and incorrectly Desarrollo E. Investigacion Medica S.L.), Neomedic International, S.L., Specialties Remeex International, S.L. and Neomedic, Inc. to serve and file any Motions to Dismiss Plaintiffs' 17 Master Complaint to 8/29/2014 by DIMA S.L., Desarrollo e Investigacion Medica Aragonesa, S.L., Neomedic, Inc., Neomedic International, S.L., Specialties Remeex International, S.L., All Plaintiffs(Purwin, Carolyn)
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26	Filed: 7/18/2014, Entered: None
	NOTICE OF ATTORNEY APPEARANCE AND COUNSEL CONTACT INFORMATION FORM by Michael J. Farrell on behalf of American Medical Systems, Inc.. (Farrell, Michael)
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25	Filed: 7/18/2014, Entered: None
	NOTICE OF ATTORNEY APPEARANCE AND COUNSEL CONTACT INFORMATION FORM by Erik W. Legg on behalf of American Medical Systems, Inc.. (Legg, Erik)
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24	Filed: 7/9/2014, Entered: None
	PRETRIAL ORDER # 11 (Rule 12(b)(6) Motions, Next Telephone Status Conference, Staying of Scheduling Orders) Directing that Neomedic defendants shall have until 7/31/2014 to file any motion asserting that the Master Complaint fails to state a claim upon which relief may be granted pursuant to Rule 12(b)(6) and that plaintiffs responses shall be due 20 days thereafter; setting a telephonic status conference with leadership counsel 10:00 a.m. 9/17/2014; scheduling orders stayed for 60 days by PTO # 7 in individual cases then filed are stayed until 9/17/2014. Signed by Judge Joseph R. Goodwin on 7/9/2014. (cc: Clerk of the Judicial Panel on Multidistrict Litigation; attys) (REF: ALL CASES) (ras)
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23	Filed: 7/8/2014, Entered: None
	PRETRIAL ORDER #10 (Order Cancelling July 24, 2014 Status Conference and September 4, 2014 Status Conference) Cancelling the Status Conferences scheduled for 10:00 a.m. Thursday, 7/24/2014 and 10:00 a.m. Thursday, 9/4/2014. Signed by Judge Joseph R. Goodwin on 7/8/2014. (cc: Clerk of the Judicial Panel on Multidistrict Litigation; attys) (REF: ALL CASES) (ras) Modified docket text on 7/8/2014 to replace incorrect Pretrial Order number. (ras)
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22	Filed: 6/23/2014, Entered: None
	STIPULATION extending time for the Defendants, DIMA, S.L. (Desarrollo e Investigacion Medica Aarogonesa, S.L. and incorrectly Desarrollo E. Investigacion Medica S.L.), Neomedic International, S.L., Specialties Remeex International, S.L. and Neomedic, Inc. to serve and file any Motions to Dismiss Plaintiffs' 17 Master Complaint to 7/31/2014 by DIMA S.L., Desarrollo e Investigacion Medica Aragonesa, S.L., Neomedic, Inc., Neomedic International, S.L., Specialties Remeex International, S.L. (Purwin, Carolyn)
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21	Filed: 6/17/2014, Entered: None
	ORDER: Based on representation of counsel that Jessica Margaret Heinz no longer represents any party in this MDL or any party in any member case, the above-named counsel is terminated where she appears as counsel for any party in this MDL and in any member case. Signed by Judge Joseph R. Goodwin on 6/17/2014. (cc: attys; any unrepresented party) (klc)
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20	Filed: 6/5/2014, Entered: None
	MOTION by Jessica Margaret Heinz to Withdraw as Counsel in MDL No. 2511 and all member civil actions related to MDL No. 2511. (Heinz, Jessica)
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19	Filed: 5/29/2014, Entered: None
	AMENDED SHORT FORM COMPLAINT. (ras) (Modified on 5/30/2014 to replace incorrect image of Amended Short Form Complaint.) (ras)
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18	Filed: 5/29/2014, Entered: None
	SHORT FORM COMPLAINT. (ras) (Modified on 5/30/2014 to replace incorrect image of Short Form Complaint.)(ras)
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17	Filed: 5/29/2014, Entered: None
	MASTER LONG FORM COMPLAINT AND JURY DEMAND. (ras)
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16	Filed: 5/29/2014, Entered: None
	PRETRIAL ORDER # 9 (Direct Filing Order; Master Complaint, Short Form Complaint, Amended Short Form Complaint and Master Responsive Pleadings Due Date) Directing the Clerk to file the attached attached Master Long Form Complaint and Jury Demand ("Master Complaint") against Desarrollo e Investigacin Mdica Aragonesa, S.L., ("DIMA"), Neomedic International, S.L., Neomedic Inc. and Specialties Remeex International, S.L. (sometimes collectively "Neomedic" or the "Neomedic Defendants") (Exhibit A), the Short Form Complaint for new cases against the Neomedic Defendants and others (Exhibit B), and the Amended Short Form Complaint for existing cases (Exhibit C); Neomedic Defendants to file their Master Answers on a date to be set bythe court; referring parties to Amended Filing Instructions for ShortForm Complaints and Amended Short Form Complaints (Exhibit D); all factual allegations pled in the Master Complaint and all responses pled in theNeomedic Defendants Master Answers are deemed pled in any previously filed Complaint and Responsive Pleading now pending in this MDL proceeding, and in any Short Form or Amended Short Form Complaint and Entry of Appearance hereafter filed; provided, however, the Master Complaint is applicable only as against the Neomedic Defendants; providing extensive and detailed instructions regarding Directly Filed Cases, Cases Transferred by the Judicial Panel on Multidistrict Litigation, and All Cases, including any change in parties in an Amended Short Form Complaint that may suggest a case should be a member of a different MDL where a Motion to Transfer MDL (the court will post a PDF fillable form entitled "Motion to Transfer MDL" on the Court's website) should accompany the Amended Short Form Complaint; PLAINTIFFS SHOULD NOT ADD PARTIES TO THE SHORT FORM OR AMENDED SHORT FORM COMPLAINTS OR FILE VERSIONS OF THE SHORT FORM OR AMENDED SHORT FORM COMPLAINTS THAT DO NOT EXACTLY MATCH SUCH COMPLAINTS FOUND ON THE COURT'S WEBSITE; the Court will strike Short Form and Amended Short Form Complaints adding any party not named in a Master or Amended Master Complaint in MDLs 2187, 2325, 2326, 2327, 2387, 2440 or 2511; in the event a directly filed Short Form Complaint contains defendants not named in Master or Amended Master Complaints, the striking of such a pleading filed in a new case will require refiling and payment of a second filing fee; PLAINTIFFS MUST FILE THE AMENDED SHORT FORM COMPLAINT IN THEIR MEMBER CASE, NOT IN THE MAIN MDL CASE. Signed by Judge Joseph R. Goodwin on 5/29/2014. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A - Master Long Form Complaint and Jury Demand, # 2 Exhibit B - Short Form Complaint, # 3 Exhibit C - Amended Short Form Complaint, # 4 Exhibit D - Amended Filing Instructions for Short Form Complaints and Amended Short Form Complaints) (cc: Clerk of the Judicial Panel on Multidistrict Litigation; attys) (REF: ALL CASES) (ras) (Modified on 5/30/2014 to replace incorrect images of Attachments 2 and 3.) (ras)
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15	Filed: 5/28/2014, Entered: None
	ORDER: Based on representations of counsel that Young S. Lee no longer represents any party in this MDL or any party in any member case, the above-named counsel is terminated where she appears as counsel for any party in this MDL and in any member case. Signed by Judge Joseph R. Goodwin on 5/28/2014. (cc: attys; any unrepresented party) (klc)
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14	Filed: 5/22/2014, Entered: None
	MOTION by Young S. Lee to Withdraw as Counsel of Record in MDL 2511 and all member civil actions in which she has appeared related to MDL 2511. William A. Audet and Mark E. Burton of Audet & Partners, LLP will remain as counsel of record in all such member civil actions. (Lee, Young)
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13	Filed: 5/21/2014, Entered: None
	PRETRIAL ORDER # 8 (Stipulated Protective Order) Setting forth more fully herein the terms by which the parties have agreed to be bound in all actions that are or become a part of MDL 2511 with regard to production of confidential,proprietary, and private information for which special protection from public disclosure and from any purpose other than prosecuting this litigation would be warranted. Signed by Judge Joseph R. Goodwin on 5/21/2014. (cc: Clerk of the Judicial Panel on Multidistrict Litigation; attys) (REF: ALL CASES) (ras)
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12	Filed: 5/13/2014, Entered: None
	PRETRIAL ORDER #7 (Initial Hearing Summary, Counsel Structure, Plan for Proceeding Forward, Future Status Conferences) Appointing Derek H. Potts of The Potts Law Firm and Riley L. Burnett, Jr. of the Burnett Law Firm as co-lead plaintiffs counsel; appointing Ernest F. Koschineg, III of Cipriani & Werner as lead defendants counsel; setting forth responsibilities for counsel; phone participation in status conferences is not permitted, but counsel is welcome to attend any status conference in person; parties to report to the court by 7/7/2014 regarding limited discovery and other issues, with bimonthly reports by phone to the courts law clerk; plaintiffs to file a Master Long Form Complaint and Jury Demand by 5/16/2014; parties state that they have agreed to a tolling agreement; stipulated protective order similar to those entered in the other MDLs due 5/19/2014; counsel for Neomedic indicated that at this time, his client will not enter into a waiver of service order; the next status conferences are presently set 10:00 a.m. on 7/24/2014 and 9/4/2014. Signed by Judge Joseph R. Goodwin on 5/13/2014. (cc: Clerk of the Judicial Panel on Multidistrict Litigation; attys) (REF: ALL CASES) (ras)
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11	Filed: 5/8/2014, Entered: None
	INITIAL CONFERENCE held by Judge Joseph R. Goodwin and Magistrate Judge Eifert on 5/8/2014; Court Reporter: Terry Ruffner. (rac)
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10	Filed: 5/7/2014, Entered: None
	PRETRIAL ORDER #6 (Order Changing Location of Initial Conference) the initial conference in this matter scheduled for Thursday, May 8, 2014, at 3:00 p.m. will take place in Room 5600 rather than Room 7009, United States Courthouse, 300 Virginia St. East, Charleston, West Virginia. Signed by Judge Joseph R. Goodwin on 5/7/2014. (cc: Clerk of the Judicial Panel on Multidistrict Litigation; attys) (REF: ALL CASES) (skh)
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9	Filed: 4/15/2014, Entered: None
	PRETRIAL ORDER #5 (Order Rescheduling Initial Conference) Rescheduling the initial conference originally set 3/6/2014 to 3:00 p.m. 5/8/2014; directing counsel who have applied as leads in this MDL, Derek Potts and Ernest F. Koschineg, to appear in person; referring parties to 2 PTO # 1 regarding topics to be covered; agenda items should be submitted to the court jointly by 10:00 a.m. 5/7/2014. Signed by Judge Joseph R. Goodwin on 4/15/2014. (cc: Clerk of the Judicial Panel on Multidistrict Litigation; attys) (REF: ALL CASES) (ras)
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8	Filed: 3/25/2014, Entered: None
	PRETRIAL ORDER #4 (Final Order Regarding Severance of Actions) Having received no objections pursuant to PTO # 3 entered 3/21/2014, directing that, except for the first named plaintiff (and any derivative plaintiffs claiming under her in the following case, if any), the remaining plaintiffs be dismissed without prejudice: 2:14-cv-10908 Worthington, et al. v. DIMA S.L., et al. Signed by Judge Joseph R. Goodwin on 3/25/2014. (cc: Clerk of the Judicial Panel on Multidistrict Litigation; attys)(REF: MDL 2511, 2:14-md-02511 and 2:14-cv-10908-Worthington, et al.) (ras)
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7	Filed: 3/6/2014, Entered: None
	PRETRIAL ORDER # 3 (Initial Order Regarding Severance of Actions) The Court finds that multiple plaintiff complaints should be severed; the filing of individual severed complaints is directed as set forth more fully herein and on Exhibits A and B; except for the first named and derivative plaintiff(s) and any plaintiff(s) who object, the remaining plaintiffs in the cases listed on Exhibit A will be dismissed without prejudice on or around 3/21/2014; objections to this PTO due on/by 3/17/2014. Signed by Judge Joseph R. Goodwin on 3/6/2014. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A, # 2 Exhibit B) (cc: Clerk of the Judicial Panel on Multidistrict Litigation; attys) (REF: MDL 2511; 2:14-cv-10908-Worthington, et al.) (maw)
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6	Filed: 3/5/2014, Entered: None
	PRETRIAL ORDER #2 (Order Cancelling Initial Conference) The initial conference scheduled for 2:00 p.m. 3/6/2014 is cancelled. Signed by Judge Joseph R. Goodwin on 3/5/2014. (cc: Clerk of the Judicial Panel on Multidistrict Litigation; attys) (REF: ALL CASES) (ras)
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5	Filed: 3/4/2014, Entered: None
	NOTICE OF PENDING MOTIONS by Derek H. Potts on behalf of Tina Carpenter (WVSD CA 2:14-10721), Albert Carpenter, Jr. (WVSD CA 2:14-10721), Tamatha Dickerson (WVSD CA 2:14-10693), Curtis Oglesby (WVSD CA 2:14-10909), Judy Oglesby (WVSD CA 2:14-10909), Gloria Ruffin (WVSD CA 2:14-10725). (Potts, Derek)
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4	Filed: 3/4/2014, Entered: None
	NOTICE OF PENDING MOTIONS by DIMA S.L., Neomedic International, S.L., Neomedic, Inc., Specialties Remeex International S.L. (Heinz, Jessica)
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3	Filed: 2/28/2014, Entered: None
	CONDITIONAL TRANSFER ORDER (CTO #1) from the Judicial Panel on Multidistrict Litigation: pursuant to 28 USC 1407, the following civil actions are transferred to the Southern District of West Virginia and assigned to Judge Joseph R. Goodwin: ALM 1:13-00933, Bludsworth v. Desarrollo e Investigacion Medica Aragonesa S.L., et al.; ALS 1:13-00599, Carithers et al v. DIMA S.L. et al; NCE 7:13-00262, Herring v. DIMA S.L. et al; NCM 1:14-00076, Jackson v. Dima S.L. et al. (signed by Jeffery N. Luthi, Clerk of Panel) (cc: Judge Goodwin; Magistrate Judge Eifert; Judicial Panel on MDL; attys) (ts)


2	Filed: 2/25/2014, Entered: None
	PRETRIAL ORDER # 1 (Initial Conference and Case Management) The Court finds that the civil actions transferred to this court merit special attention as complex litigation; setting initial pretrial conference at 2:00 p.m. on 3/6/2014; any suggestions parties may have as to case management orders or additional agenda items should be emailed to Kate Fife at kate_fife@wvsd.uscourts.gov by 3/4/2014; THERE WILL BE NO PHONE PARTICIPATION AT THIS INITIAL CONFERENCE; plaintiffs and defendants shall submit to the Court by 3/4/2014 a brief written position statement, which will not be filed with the Clerk of the court; the statement will include an attachment detailing motions pending in the member cases of this MDL at the time of their transfer to this court by the Panel, which will also be filed with the Clerk's office as a "Notice of Pending Motions" as directed herein, serving as re-notice for resolution so that re-noticed motions will be considered pending as of the date of the filing of the Notice; each party represented by counsel shall appear at the initial pretrial conference through counsel and unrepresented parties must appear in person; prior to the initial pretrial conference, service of all papers shall be made on counsel of record appearing in these cases; any orders, including protective orders, previously entered shall remain in full effect; the Clerk will maintain a master docket case under MDL No. 2511 and individual member cases as set forth more fully herein; counsel who appeared in a transferor court prior to transfer need not enter an additional appearance before this court; attorneys admitted to practice and in good standing in a U. S. District Court are admitted pro hac vice in this litigation and the requirements of Local Rule of Civil Procedure 83.6 are waived; association of local counsel is not required; counsel in a newly filed or transferredaction will be required to complete (1) the Electronic Case Filing System Attorney Registration Form and (2) the Notice of Attorney Appearance and Counsel Contact Form available at www.wvsd.uscourts.gov, after which they will receive a CM/ECF login enabling them to electronically file the Notice; discovery disputes are referred to the Honorable Cheryl A. Eifert, United States Magistrate Judge; prior to the initial conference, counsel shall confer and seek consensus on recommendations for the positions of co-lead counsel for plaintiffs and lead counsel for the defendants, said recommendations to be submitted to the court via e-mail or other means by 3/4/2014; communications with the court and submissions which are not to be filed with the Clerk may be sent to kate_fife@wvsd.uscourts.gov; significant orders and opinions will be published on the court's website at www.wvsd.uscourts.gov/MDL/2511/index.html. Signed by Judge Joseph R. Goodwin on 2/25/2014. (cc: Magistrate Judge Cheryl A. Eifert; Clerk of the Judicial Panel on Multidistrict Litigation; attys) (REF: ALL CASES) (ras)
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1	Filed: 2/18/2014, Entered: None
	MDL TRANSFER ORDER from the Judicial Panel on Multidistrict Litigation; finding that the seven actions as listed on Schedule A attached hereto involve common questions of fact, and that centralization in the Southern District of West Virginia will serve the convenience of the parties and witnesses, will promote the just and efficient conduct of the litigation, and will allow the transferee court to continue the efficient supervision of pretrial proceedings in all related actions; therefore, pursuant to 28 U.S.C. Â§ 1407, the actions listed on Schedule A are transferred to the Southern District of West Virginia, and, with the consent of that court, assigned to the Honorable Joseph R. Goodwin for coordinated or consolidated pretrial proceedings: ALM 1:13-cv-00484 Judy Oglesby, et al. v. DIMA S.L., et al.,; ALS 1:12-cv-00586 Gloria Ruffin v. DIMA S.L., et al.,; MND 0:13-cv-01057 Eugenie Marie Thomas v. Neomedic, Inc.,; NCW 5:12-cv-00192 Tamatha Dickerson v. DIMA S.L., et al.; PAW 1:13-cv-00077 Tina Carpenter, et al. v. DIMA S.L., et al.; TNE 4:13-cv-00066 Gina K. Keasling, et al. v. Desarrollo E Investigacion Medica Aragonesa S.L., et al.; and TNM 3:13-cv-00651 Lori Worthington, et al. v. DIMA S.L., et al. Signed by John G. Heyburn II, Chairman of the Panel. (cc: Judge Goodwin; attys) (REF: ALL CASES) (ras)