Case details

Court: cacd
Docket #: 2:14-cv-01258
Case Name: Jodie Bullock v. Philip Morris USA Inc.
PACER case #: 582937
Date filed: 2014-02-19
Assigned to: Judge Dale S. Fischer
Referred to: Magistrate Judge Jacqueline Chooljian
Case Cause: 28:1441 Notice of Removal - Product Liability
Nature of Suit: 365 Personal Inj. Prod. Liability
Jury Demand: Plaintiff
Jurisdiction: Diversity

Parties

Represented Party Attorney & Contact Info
Jodie Bullock
Plaintiff
Geraldine Weiss
Michael J Piuze Law Offices 11755 Wilshire Boulevard Suite 2370 Los Angeles, CA 90025 310-312-1102 Fax: 310-473-0708 Email: dweiss@mjplaw.net
LEAD ATTORNEY ATTORNEY TO BE NOTICED

Michael J Piuze
Michael J Piuze Law Offices 11755 Wilshire Boulevard Suite 2370 Los Angeles, CA 90025 310-312-1102 Fax: 310-473-0708 Email: mpiuze@mjplaw.net
LEAD ATTORNEY ATTORNEY TO BE NOTICED

Philip Morris USA Inc.
Defendant
a corporation
Frank P Kelly , III
Shook Hardy and Bacon LLP One Montgomery Street Suite 2700 San Francisco, CA 94104 415-544-1900 Fax: 415-391-0281 Email: fkelly@shb.com
LEAD ATTORNEY ATTORNEY TO BE NOTICED

Beth A Wilkinson
Paul Weiss Refkind Wharton and Garrison LLP 2001 K Street NW Washington, DC 20006-1047 202-223-7340 Fax: 202-223-7395 Email: bwilkinson@paulweiss.com
PRO HAC VICE ATTORNEY TO BE NOTICED

Craig A Benson
Paul Weiss Rifkind Wharton and Garrison LLP 2001 K Street NW Washington, DC 20006 202-223-7300 Fax: 202-223-7420 Email: cbenson@paulweiss.com
PRO HAC VICE ATTORNEY TO BE NOTICED

Jeremy Scott Barber
Paul Weiss Rifkind Wharton and Garrison LLP 1285 Avenue of the Americas New York, NY 10019-6064 202-373-3433 Fax: 202-373-0433 Email: jbarber@paulweiss.com
PRO HAC VICE ATTORNEY TO BE NOTICED

Lauren R Goldman
Mayer Brown LLP 1675 Broadway 19th Floor New York, NY 10019 212-506-2500 Fax: 212-849-5647 Email: lrgoldman@mayerbrown.com
PRO HAC VICE ATTORNEY TO BE NOTICED

M Kevin Underhill
Shook Hardy and Bacon LLP One Montgomery Street Suite 2700 San Francisco, CA 94104 415-544-1900 Fax: 415-391-0281 Email: kunderhill@shb.com
ATTORNEY TO BE NOTICED

Matthew J Vanis
Shook Hondy and Bacon LLP One Montgomery Street Suite 2700 San Francisco, CA 94104 415-544-1900 Fax: 415-391-0281 Email: mvanis@shb.com
ATTORNEY TO BE NOTICED

Naoki S Kaneko
Shook Hardy and Bacon LLP Jamboree Center 5 Park Plaza Suite 1600 Irvine, CA 92614 949-475-1500 Fax: 949-475-0016 Email: nkaneko@shb.com
ATTORNEY TO BE NOTICED

Robert A McCarter , III
Shook Hardy and Bacon LLP 1155 F Street NW Suite 200 Washington, DC 20004 202-783-8400 Fax: 202-783-4211 Email: rmccarter@shb.com
TERMINATED: 09/23/2015 PRO HAC VICE ATTORNEY TO BE NOTICED

Patrick J Gregory
Shook Hardy and Bacon LLP One Montgomery Street Suite 2700 San Francisco, CA 94104 415-544-1900 Fax: 415-391-0281 Email: pgregory@shb.com
ATTORNEY TO BE NOTICED

Does
Defendant
1-100 inclusive
Marc Goldstein
Objector
Dana Michael Cole
Cole and Loeterman 1925 Century Park East Suite 2000 Los Angeles, CA 90067 310-556-8300 Fax: 310-772-0807 Email: coledana@pacbell.net
ATTORNEY TO BE NOTICED

Documents

Date Filed Document # Attachment # Short Description Long Description Upload date SHA1 hash
2014-02-19 1 0 NOTICE OF REMOVAL from Los Angeles County Superior Court, case number BC535970 Receipt No: 0973-13393814 - Fee: $400, filed by Defendant Philip Morris USA Inc. Conformed copies of Summons and Complaint attached. (Attachments: # 1 Civil Cover Sheet, # 2 Notice to Plaintiff, # 3 Certificate of Service)(Attorney Patrick J Gregory added to party Philip Morris USA Inc.(pty:dft))(Gregory, Patrick) Modified on 2/20/2014 (esa). (Entered: 02/19/2014)
2014-02-19 2 0 ANSWER to Plaintiff's Complaint for Wrongful Death filed by Defendant Philip Morris USA Inc. (Attachments: # 1 Certificate of Service)(Gregory, Patrick) Modified on 2/20/2014 (esa). (Entered: 02/19/2014) 2015-10-14 19:18:29 f2a9c09baaaf03a6dce7a5ef2f695b7be72605ed
2 1 Certificate of Service
2014-02-19 3 0 Notice of Interested Parties filed by Defendant Philip Morris USA Inc., identifying Altria Group, Inc.. (Attachments: # 1 Certificate of Service)(Gregory, Patrick) (Entered: 02/19/2014)
2014-02-20 4 0 NOTICE to Federal Court of Filing of Notice to State Court of Removal of Action to Federal Court filed by Defendant Philip Morris USA Inc.. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A - Notice to State Court of Removal of Action to Federal Court, # 2 Certificate of Service)(Gregory, Patrick) (Entered: 02/20/2014)
2014-02-20 5 0 NOTICE OF ASSIGNMENT to District Judge Dale S. Fischer and Magistrate Judge Jacqueline Chooljian. (esa) (Entered: 02/20/2014)
2014-02-20 6 0 NOTICE TO PARTIES OF COURT-DIRECTED ADR PROGRAM filed. (esa) (Entered: 02/20/2014)
2014-02-21 7 0 INITIAL STANDING ORDER upon filing of the complaint by Judge Dale S. Fischer. If a party would be entitled to attorneys fees, counsel are referred to the Order Re Fees found on Courts website under Judge Fischer's Procedures and Schedules contained in the Judges Requirements tab. Read all Orders carefully. They govern this case and differ in some respects from the Local Rules. (dp) (Entered: 02/21/2014)
2014-02-21 8 0 TEXT ONLY ENTRY: (IN CHAMBERS) NOTICE: Judge Dale S. Fischer is participating in a pilot program regarding the submission of sealed documents. Effective July 8, 2013, all proposed documents related to under seal filings must be submitted via e-mail to the Judges Chambers e-mail at DSF_Chambers@cacd.uscourts.gov. Please refer to the judges pilot program procedures for detailed instructions for submission of sealed documents THERE IS NO PDF DOCUMENT ASSOCIATED WITH THIS ENTRY. (dp) TEXT ONLY ENTRY (Entered: 02/21/2014)
2014-02-21 9 0 ORDER SETTING SCHEDULING CONFERENCE by Judge Dale S. Fischer. The Joint Report must include the completed Schedule of Pretrial and Trial dates. Trial counsel are ordered to appear in person unless counsel have been excused by the Court. Scheduling Conference set for 6/16/2014 11:00 AM before Judge Dale S. Fischer. (dp) (Entered: 02/21/2014)
2014-02-28 10 0 CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE filed by Defendant Philip Morris USA Inc., re Initial Order upon Filing of Complaint, 7 served on 02-28-2014. (Gregory, Patrick) (Entered: 02/28/2014)
2014-03-02 11 0 DEMAND for Jury Trial filed by plaintiff Jodie Bullock.. (Piuze, Michael) (Entered: 03/02/2014)
2014-03-02 12 0 Notice of Interested Parties filed by Plaintiff Jodie Bullock, (Attachments: # 1 Supplement proof of service)(Piuze, Michael) (Entered: 03/02/2014)
2014-03-06 13 0 AMENDED DOCUMENT filed by Plaintiff Jodie Bullock. Amendment to Jury Demand 11 (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit)(Weiss, Geraldine) (Entered: 03/06/2014)
2014-06-09 14 0 JOINT REPORT Rule 26(f) Discovery Plan ; estimated length of trial 5 days, filed by Plaintiff Jodie Bullock.. (Attachments: # 1 Appendix Schedule of Pre Trial and Trial Dates, # 2 Appendix ADR Procedure Selection)(Piuze, Michael) (Entered: 06/09/2014)
2014-06-16 15 0 MINUTES OF Scheduling Conference held before Judge Dale S. Fischer. See Minute Order for specifics. Court Reporter: Pamela Batalo. (dp) (Entered: 06/17/2014)
2014-06-16 16 0 ORDER/REFERRAL to ADR Procedure No 3 by Judge Dale S. Fischer. Case ordered to a private mediator based upon a stipulation of the parties or by the court order. ADR Proceeding to be held no later than 5/26/15. (dp) (Entered: 06/17/2014)
2014-06-17 17 0 ORDER RE JURY TRIAL by Judge Dale S. Fischer: These dates and requirements are firm. The Court is very unlikely to grant continuances unless the parties establish good cause through a concrete showing. Failure to complete discovery in a timely manner does not constitute good cause, nor does the fact that a settlement conference is pending. Each side is limited to five motions in limine, unless the Court orders otherwise. See Trial Order for specifics. Final Pretrial Conference set for 7/20/2015 03:00 PM before Judge Dale S. Fischer. Jury Trial set for 8/18/2015 08:30 AM before Judge Dale S. Fischer. (dp) (Entered: 06/17/2014)
2014-07-01 18 0 TRANSCRIPT for proceedings held on 06/16/14; 11:44 a.m.. Court Reporter/Electronic Court Recorder: Pamela A. Batalo, phone number www.pamelabatalo.com. Transcript may be viewed at the court public terminal or purchased through the Court Reporter/Electronic Court Recorder before the deadline for Release of Transcript Restriction. After that date it may be obtained through PACER. Notice of Intent to Redact due within 7 days of this date. Redaction Request due 7/22/2014. Redacted Transcript Deadline set for 8/1/2014. Release of Transcript Restriction set for 9/29/2014. (Seijas, Pamela) (Entered: 07/01/2014)
2014-07-01 19 0 NOTICE OF FILING TRANSCRIPT filed for proceedings 06/16/14; 11:44 a.m. re Transcript 18 THERE IS NO PDF DOCUMENT ASSOCIATED WITH THIS ENTRY. (Seijas, Pamela) TEXT ONLY ENTRY (Entered: 07/01/2014)
2014-07-14 20 0 ** DOCUMENT STRICKEN ** NOTICE OF MOTION AND MOTION for Pretrial Conference Rule 16(c)(2) Motion for a Determination of Issues to Be Tried filed by Defendant Philip Morris USA Inc.. Motion set for hearing on 9/29/2014 at 01:30 PM before Judge Dale S. Fischer. (Attachments: # 1 Notice of Motion and Motion to Determine Issues to Be Tried, # 2 Declaration of M. Kevin Underhill, # 3 Proposed Order)(Attorney M. Kevin Underhill added to party Philip Morris USA Inc.(pty:dft))(Underhill, M.) Modified on 7/15/2014 (dp). (Entered: 07/14/2014)
2014-07-15 21 0 TEXT ONLY ENTRY: (IN CHAMBERS) ORDER STRIKING DOCUMENT : Document No. 20 filed on 7/14/14 are stricken for failure to comply with Local Rule 11-5.2 and 11-5.3 which requires that paper exhibits shall be filed as an attachment to the document to which it relates and numbered consecutively to the principal document. In addition, Counsel should file the Notice of Motion as the first document and the points and authorities as an attachment. THERE IS NO PDF DOCUMENT ASSOCIATED WITH THIS ENTRY. (dp) TEXT ONLY ENTRY (Entered: 07/15/2014)
2014-07-15 22 0 NOTICE OF MOTION AND MOTION for Pretrial Conference Rule 16(c)(2) Motion for a Determination of Issues to Be Tried filed by Defendant Philip Morris USA Inc.. Motion set for hearing on 9/29/2014 at 01:30 PM before Judge Dale S. Fischer. (Attachments: # 1 Memorandum of Points and Authorities, # 2 Declaration of M. Kevin Underhill, # 3 Exhibit A - 9/10/02 Hammar trial testimony, # 4 Exhibit B - 9/3/02 Farone trial testimony, # 5 Exhibit C - 9/20/02 TR, # 6 Exhibit D - 9/19/02 TR, # 7 Exhibit E - 10/2/02 TR, # 8 Exhibit F - Wrongful Death Complaint, # 9 Exhibit G - 9/4/12 Nichols Order, # 10 Exhibit H - Bullock I verdict form, # 11 Exhibit I - Lucier, Coolidge and Reller verdicts, # 12 Exhibit J - 4/3/08 Hammar testimony in Nichols, # 13 Exhibit K - 3/23/07 Farone testimony in Whiteley, # 14 Proposed Order)(Underhill, M.) (Entered: 07/15/2014)
2014-08-14 23 0 NOTICE OF MOTION re MOTION for Pretrial Conference Rule 16(c)(2) Motion for a Determination of Issues to Be Tried 22 Amended Notice of Motion and Rule 16(c)(2) Motion for a Determination of Issues to be Tried filed by Defendant Philip Morris USA Inc.. Motion set for hearing on 10/6/2014 at 01:30 PM before Judge Dale S. Fischer. (Attorney Matthew J Vanis added to party Philip Morris USA Inc.(pty:dft))(Vanis, Matthew) (Entered: 08/14/2014)
2014-08-14 24 0 ** DOCUMENT STRICKEN ** MEMORANDUM in Opposition to MOTION for Pretrial Conference Rule 16(c)(2) Motion for a Determination of Issues to Be Tried 22 filed by Plaintiff Jodie Bullock. (Attachments: # 1 Declaration, # 2 Exhibit, # 3 Exhibit)(Piuze, Michael) Modified on 8/15/2014 (dp). (Entered: 08/14/2014)
2014-08-15 25 0 TEXT ONLY ENTRY: (IN CHAMBERS) ORDER STRIKING DOCUMENT: Document No.24 filed on 8/14/14 is stricken for failure to comply with L.R. 5-4.3.1 - which requires that the PDF image for a document filed with the Court must be created by using word processing software and published to PDF. PDF images created by scanning paper documents are prohibited. THERE IS NO PDF DOCUMENT ASSOCIATED WITH THIS ENTRY. (dp) TEXT ONLY ENTRY (Entered: 08/15/2014)
2014-08-15 26 0 MEMORANDUM in Opposition to MOTION for Pretrial Conference Rule 16(c)(2) Motion for a Determination of Issues to Be Tried 22 filed by Plaintiff Jodie Bullock. (Attachments: # 1 Declaration Piuze Declaration, # 2 Exhibit, # 3 Exhibit, # 4 Exhibit)(Piuze, Michael) (Entered: 08/15/2014)
2014-08-27 27 0 APPLICATION for attorney Lauren R. Goldman to Appear Pro Hac Vice(PHV Fee of $325 receipt number 0973-14356317 paid.) filed by Defendant Philip Morris USA Inc.. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order)(Vanis, Matthew) (Entered: 08/27/2014)
2014-08-28 28 0 NOTICE TO FILER OF DEFICIENCIES in Electronically Filed Documents RE: APPLICATION for attorney Lauren R. Goldman to Appear Pro Hac Vice(PHV Fee of $325 receipt number 0973-14356317 paid.) 27 . The following error(s) was found: Other error(s) with document(s) are specified below. Other error(s) with document(s): Local counsel does not maintain an office within the District. See LR 83-2.1.3.4. In response to this notice the court may order (1) an amended or correct document to be filed (2) the document stricken or (3) take other action as the court deems appropriate. You need not take any action in response to this notice unless and until the court directs you to do so. (lt) (Entered: 08/28/2014)
2014-09-04 29 0 Amendment to APPLICATION for attorney Lauren R. Goldman to Appear Pro Hac Vice(PHV Fee of $325 receipt number 0973-14356317 paid.) 27 AMENDED APPLICATION OF NON-RESIDENT ATTORNEY TO APPEAR IN A SPECIFIC CASE PRO HAC VICE filed by Defendant Philip Morris USA Inc.. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order)(Attorney Naoki S Kaneko added to party Philip Morris USA Inc.(pty:dft))(Kaneko, Naoki) (Entered: 09/04/2014)
2014-09-08 30 0 ORDER by Judge Dale S. Fischer Granting 29 by Lauren R. Goldman to appear on behalf of Defendant Philip Morris USA Inc. Naoki S. Kaneko is designated as local counsel. Fee PAID. (lt) (Entered: 09/08/2014)
2014-09-12 31 0 TEXT ONLY ENTRY: (IN CHAMBERS) ORDER CONTINUING HEARING by Judge Dale S. Fischer. The Court, on its own motion, continues the hearing on the MOTION for Pretrial Conference Rule 16(c)(2) Motion for a Determination of Issues to Be Tried 22 from 9/29/14 to 10/6/14 at 1:30 p.m. THERE IS NO PDF DOCUMENT ASSOCIATED WITH THIS ENTRY. (pso) TEXT ONLY ENTRY (Entered: 09/12/2014)
2014-09-15 32 0 REPLY in support of MOTION for Pretrial Conference Rule 16(c)(2) Motion for a Determination of Issues to Be Tried 22 filed by Defendant Philip Morris USA Inc.. (Attachments: # 1 Declaration of M. Kevin Underhill, # 2 Exhibit A - excerpts of September 19, 2002 Trial Transcript)(Underhill, M) (Entered: 09/15/2014)
2014-10-07 33 0 ** DOCUMENT STRICKEN ** Letter Regarding Unpublished Decisions in support of Defendant's Motion for a Determination of Issues To Be Tried re MOTION for Pretrial Conference Rule 16(c)(2) Motion for a Determination of Issues to Be Tried 22 filed by Defendant Philip Morris USA Inc.. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A, # 2 Exhibit B, # 3 Exhibit C, # 4 Exhibit D, # 5 Exhibit E, # 6 Exhibit F, # 7 Exhibit G, # 8 Exhibit H, # 9 Exhibit I, # 10 Exhibit J)(Goldman, Lauren) Modified on 10/8/2014 (dp). (Entered: 10/07/2014)
2014-10-08 34 0 TRANSCRIPT for proceedings held on 10/06/14; 1:33 p.m.. Court Reporter/Electronic Court Recorder: Pamela A. Batalo, phone number www.pamelabatalo.com. Transcript may be viewed at the court public terminal or purchased through the Court Reporter/Electronic Court Recorder before the deadline for Release of Transcript Restriction. After that date it may be obtained through PACER. Notice of Intent to Redact due within 7 days of this date. Redaction Request due 10/29/2014. Redacted Transcript Deadline set for 11/8/2014. Release of Transcript Restriction set for 1/6/2015. (Seijas, Pamela) (Entered: 10/08/2014)
2014-10-08 35 0 NOTICE OF FILING TRANSCRIPT filed for proceedings 10/06/14; 1:33 p.m. re Transcript 34 THERE IS NO PDF DOCUMENT ASSOCIATED WITH THIS ENTRY. (Seijas, Pamela) TEXT ONLY ENTRY (Entered: 10/08/2014)
2014-10-08 36 0 TEXT ONLY ENTRY: (IN CHAMBERS) ORDER STRIKING DOCUMENT: Document No. 33 filed on 10/7/14 is stricken for failure to comply with Local Rule 83-2.5. All matters shall be called to a judges attention by appropriate application or motion filed in compliance with these Local Rules. THERE IS NO PDF DOCUMENT ASSOCIATED WITH THIS ENTRY. (dp) TEXT ONLY ENTRY (Entered: 10/08/2014)
2014-10-06 37 0 MINUTES OF HEARING RE MOTION FOR DETERMINATION OF ISSUES TO BE TRIED: taking under advisement 22 MOTION for Pretrial Conference Rule 16(c)(2) Motion for a Determination of Issues to Be Tried held before Judge Dale S. Fischer: The matter is under submission and a written will issue.Court Reporter: Pamela Batalo. (shb) (Entered: 10/08/2014)
2014-10-08 38 0 RESPONSE TO COURT INQUIRY REGARDING UNPUBLISHED STATE COURT OPINIONS re MOTION for Pretrial Conference Rule 16(c)(2) Motion for a Determination of Issues to Be Tried 22 filed by Defendant Philip Morris USA Inc.. (Goldman, Lauren) (Entered: 10/08/2014)
2014-10-08 39 0 REPLY Opposition MOTION for Pretrial Conference Rule 16(c)(2) Motion for a Determination of Issues to Be Tried 22 Plaintiff's Reply to Defendant's Response Regarding Unpublished State Court Opinions filed by Plaintiff Jodie Bullock. (Piuze, Michael) (Entered: 10/08/2014)
2014-10-09 40 0 NOTICE OF SUPPLEMENTAL AUTHORITY IN SUPPORT OF DEFENDANT'S MOTION TO DETERMINE ISSUES TO BE TRIED re MOTION for Pretrial Conference Rule 16(c)(2) Motion for a Determination of Issues to Be Tried 22 filed by Defendant Philip Morris USA Inc.. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A)(Goldman, Lauren) (Entered: 10/09/2014)
2014-10-14 41 0 SUPPLEMENT to MOTION for Pretrial Conference Rule 16(c)(2) Motion for a Determination of Issues to Be Tried 22 filed by Plaintiff Jodie Bullock. (Piuze, Michael) (Entered: 10/14/2014)
2014-10-15 42 0 MEMORANDUM (IN CHAMBERS): ORDER by Judge Dale S. Fischer: granting in part and denying in part 22 Motion for a Determination of the Issues to be Tried. (See order for details). (shb) (Entered: 10/16/2014)
2015-01-12 43 0 APPLICATION for attorney Robert A. McCarter, III to Appear Pro Hac Vice(PHV Fee of $325 receipt number 0973-15034933 paid.) filed by Defendant Philip Morris USA Inc.. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order)(Kaneko, Naoki) (Entered: 01/12/2015)
2015-01-15 44 0 ORDER by Judge Dale S. Fischer: granting 43 Application to Appear Pro Hac Vice by Attorney Robert A. McCarter III on behalf of efendant Philip Morris USA Inc., designating Naoki Kaneko as local counsel. (lom) (Entered: 01/15/2015)
2015-02-12 45 0 Joint STIPULATION for Leave to to Take Plaintiff's Deposition on a Date After the Discovery Cut-Off filed by Defendant Philip Morris USA Inc.. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order)(Gregory, Patrick) (Entered: 02/12/2015)
2015-02-13 46 0 TEXT ONLY ENTRY: (IN CHAMBERS) ORDER ON JOINT STIPULATION by Judge Dale S. Fischer. The Court grants the stipulation of the parties filed on 2/12/15. THERE IS NO PDF DOCUMENT ASSOCIATED WITH THIS ENTRY. (dp) TEXT ONLY ENTRY (Entered: 02/13/2015)
2015-03-09 47 0 Joint STIPULATION for Leave to Take the Depositions of Plaintiff's Expert, David M. Burns, M.D., and Defendant's Expert, Scott Kush, M.D., on Dates After the Discovery Cut-Off filed by Defendant Philip Morris USA Inc.. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order)(Gregory, Patrick) (Entered: 03/09/2015)
2015-03-10 48 0 TEXT ONLY ENTRY: (IN CHAMBERS) ORDER STRIKING DOCUMENT: Document No. 47 filed on 3/9/15 is stricken for failure to comply with L.R. 5-4.3.1 - which requires that the PDF image for a document filed with the Court must be created by using word processing software and published to PDF. PDF images created by scanning paper documents are prohibited. THERE IS NO PDF DOCUMENT ASSOCIATED WITH THIS ENTRY. (dp) TEXT ONLY ENTRY (Entered: 03/10/2015)
2015-03-10 49 0 Joint STIPULATION for Leave to to Take Deposition of Plaintiff's Expert, David M. Burns, M.D., and Defendant's Expert, Scott Kush, M.D. on Dates After the Discovery Cut-Off filed by Defendant Philip Morris USA Inc.. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order)(Gregory, Patrick) (Entered: 03/10/2015)
2015-03-11 50 0 ORDER GRANTING STIPULATION TO TAKE THE DEPOSITION OF PLAINTIFF'S EXPERT DAVID BURNS AND DEFENDANT'S EXPERT SCOTT KUSH ON DATES AFTER THE DISCOVERY CUT-OFF by Judge Dale S. Fischer, re Stipulation for Leave, 49 . See order for specifics (bp) (Entered: 03/12/2015)
2015-03-20 51 0 EX PARTE APPLICATION for Relief from Limited Relief From the Discovery Cut-Off filed by Defendant Philip Morris USA Inc.. (Attachments: # 1 Declaration of Matthew J. Vanis, # 2 Exhibit A, # 3 Exhibit B, # 4 Exhibit C, # 5 Exhibit D, # 6 Exhibit E, # 7 Exhibit F, # 8 Exhibit G, # 9 Exhibit H, # 10 Exhibit I, # 11 Exhibit J, # 12 Exhibit K, # 13 Exhibit L, # 14 Proposed Order)(Vanis, Matthew) (Entered: 03/20/2015)
2015-03-23 52 0 Opposition Opposition re: EX PARTE APPLICATION for Relief from Limited Relief From the Discovery Cut-Off 51 filed by Plaintiff Jodie Bullock. (Attachments: # 1 Declaration Declaration of Geraldine Weiss, # 2 Exhibit Exhibit One)(Weiss, Geraldine) (Entered: 03/23/2015)
2015-03-25 53 0 MINUTES (IN CHAMBERS): ORDER by Judge Dale S. Fischer: granting in part and denying in part 51 Ex Parte Application. See Minute Order for specifics. (dp) (Entered: 03/25/2015)
2015-04-08 54 0 NOTICE OF MOTION AND MOTION to Compel Deposition of Marc Goldstein filed by Defendant Philip Morris USA Inc.. Motion set for hearing on 5/12/2015 at 09:30 AM before Magistrate Judge Jacqueline Chooljian. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order)(Vanis, Matthew) (Entered: 04/08/2015)
2015-04-08 55 0 JOINT STIPULATION to MOTION to Compel Deposition of Marc Goldstein 54 filed by Defendant Philip Morris USA Inc.. (Attachments: # 1 Declaration of Matthew J. Vanis in support of PM USA Inc.'s Motion to Compel Attendance at Deposition, # 2 Exhibit A to Vanis Declaration, # 3 Exhibit B to Vanis Declaration, # 4 Exhibit C to Vanis Declaration, # 5 Exhibit D to Vanis Declaration, # 6 Exhibit E to Vanis Declaration, # 7 Exhibit F to Vanis Declaration, # 8 Exhibit G to Vanis Declaration, # 9 Exhibit H to Vanis Declaration, # 10 Declaration of Geraldine Weiss in support of Plaintiff's Opposition to PM USA Inc.'s Motion to Compel Goldstein's Attendance at Deposition, # 11 Exhibit 1 to Weiss Declaration, # 12 Exhibit 2 to Weiss Declaration, # 13 Exhibit 3 to Weiss Declaration)(Vanis, Matthew) (Entered: 04/08/2015)
2015-04-28 56 0 MEMORANDUM in Support of MOTION to Compel Deposition of Marc Goldstein 54 filed by Defendant Philip Morris USA Inc.. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit 1)(Vanis, Matthew) (Entered: 04/28/2015)
2015-04-28 57 0 MEMORANDUM in Opposition filed by Objector Marc Goldstein. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit Ex. 1, # 2 Exhibit Ex. 2, # 3 Exhibit Ex. 3, # 4 Exhibit Ex. 4, # 5 Exhibit Ex. 5, # 6 Exhibit Ex. 6, # 7 Exhibit Ex. 7, # 8 Exhibit Ex. 8, # 9 Exhibit Ex. 9, # 10 Exhibit Ex. 10, # 11 Exhibit Ex. 11, # 12 Exhibit Ex. 12, # 13 Exhibit Ex. 13, # 14 Exhibit Ex. 14, # 15 Exhibit Ex. 15, # 16 Exhibit Ex. 16)(Attorney Dana Michael Cole added to party Marc Goldstein(pty:obj))(Cole, Dana) (Entered: 04/28/2015)
2015-05-12 58 0 TRANSCRIPT ORDER re: Motion to Compel Deposition, 54 , as to Hearing on Motion to Compel Philip Morris USA Inc. Court Smart (CS). Transcript portion requested: Transcript preparation will not begin until payment has been satisfied with the court reporter/recorder. (Gregory, Patrick) (Entered: 05/12/2015)
2015-05-12 59 0 MINUTES OF HEARING ON DEFENDANT'S MOTION TO COMPEL DEPOSITION OF MARC GOLDSTEIN ("DEFENDANTS MOTION"); ORDER DENYING DEFENDANT'S MOTION (DOCKET NO. 54) held before Magistrate Judge Jacqueline Chooljian; denying 54 Motion to Compel Deposition. Case called. Counsel made their appearances. The Court advised counsel of its tentative ruling denying Defendant's Motion and its rationale therefor. The Court heard argument from counsel. The Court adopted its tentative ruling and denied Defendant's Motion for the reasons stated on the record.Court Recorder: C/S 05/12/2015. (dml) (Entered: 05/12/2015)
2015-05-22 60 0 TRANSCRIPT ORDER re: Transcript Designation and Ordering Form (G-120), 58 , as to plaintiff Jodie Bullock Court Smart (CS). Court will contact geraldine weiss at geraldine weiss with any questions regarding this order. Transcript portion requested: Voir Dire on court smart. Testimony of: 5-12-15. Pre-Trial Proceeding: 5/12/2015. Transcript preparation will not begin until payment has been satisfied with the court reporter/recorder. (Weiss, Geraldine) (Entered: 05/22/2015)
2015-05-28 61 0 EX PARTE APPLICATION to Continue Trial Date from August 18, 2015 to November 17, 2015 (Unopposed) filed by Defendant Philip Morris USA Inc. Philip Morris USA Inc.. (Attachments: # 1 Declaration of Matthew J. Vanis, # 2 Proposed Order)(Vanis, Matthew) (Entered: 05/28/2015)
2015-05-29 62 0 APPLICATION for attorney Beth A. Wilkinson to Appear Pro Hac Vice(PHV Fee of $325 receipt number 0973-15812186 paid.) filed by Defendant Philip Morris USA Inc. Philip Morris USA Inc.. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order)(Kaneko, Naoki) (Entered: 05/29/2015)
2015-06-01 63 0 ORDER GRANTING DEFENDANT PM USA INC.'S UNOPPOSED EX PARTE APPLICATION TO CONTINUE TRIAL by Judge Dale S. Fischer: Please see Order for full details. (cr) (Entered: 06/01/2015)
2015-06-01 64 0 ORDER ON APPLICATION OF NON-RESIDENT ATTORNEY TO APPEAR IN A SPECIFIC CASE PRO HAC VICE by Judge Dale S. Fischer: granting 62 Application to Appear Pro Hac Vice by Attorney Beth A. Wilkinson on behalf of Defendant, designating Naoki S. Kaneko as local counsel. (lt) (Entered: 06/01/2015)
2015-06-12 65 0 APPLICATION for attorney Craig A. Benson to Appear Pro Hac Vice(PHV Fee of $325 receipt number 0973-15900736 paid.) filed by Defendant Philip Morris USA Inc.. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order)(Kaneko, Naoki) (Entered: 06/12/2015)
2015-06-15 66 0 NOTICE TO FILER OF DEFICIENCIES in Electronically Filed Documents RE: APPLICATION for attorney Craig A. Benson to Appear Pro Hac Vice(PHV Fee of $325 receipt number 0973-15900736 paid.) 65 . The following error(s) was found: Other error(s) with document(s) are specified below: Applicant failed to supply Good Standing Certificates for each of the state bar for each of the states that the attorney is admitted of that particular state bar. See LR 83-2.1.3.3 (MD). In response to this notice the court may order (1) an amended or correct document to be filed (2) the document stricken or (3) take other action as the court deems appropriate. You need not take any action in response to this notice unless and until the court directs you to do so. (lt) (Entered: 06/15/2015)
2015-06-16 67 0 ORDER by Judge Dale S. Fischer: granting 65 Application to Appear Pro Hac Vice by Attorney Craig A. Benson on behalf of Defendant Philip Morris USA, Inc., designating Naoki S. Kaneko as local counsel. (pso) (Entered: 06/16/2015)
2015-06-17 68 0 ** DOCUMENT STRICKEN ** EX PARTE APPLICATION to Continue Pre-Trial Conference Date and Enter Case Deadlines from October 19, 2015 to October 5, 2015 or October 8, 2015 Unopposed filed by Defendant Philip Morris USA Inc.. (Attachments: # 1 Declaration of Matthew J. Vanis In Support Philip Morris USA Inc.'s Unopposed Ex Parte Application To Continue Pretrial Conference Date And Enter Case Deadlines, # 2 Proposed Order Granting Defendant PM USA Inc.'s Unopposed Ex Parte Application To Continue Trial)(Vanis, Matthew) Modified on 6/17/2015 (dp). (Entered: 06/17/2015)
2015-06-17 69 0 TEXT ONLY ENTRY: (IN CHAMBERS) ORDER STRIKING DOCUMENT: Document No. 68 filed on 6/17/15 is stricken for failure to comply with L.R. 5-4.3.1 - which requires that the PDF image for a document filed with the Court must be created by using word processing software and published to PDF. PDF images created by scanning paper documents are prohibited. THERE IS NO PDF DOCUMENT ASSOCIATED WITH THIS ENTRY. (dp) TEXT ONLY ENTRY (Entered: 06/17/2015)
2015-06-17 70 0 EX PARTE APPLICATION to Continue Pre-Trial Conference Date and Enter Case Deadlines from October 19, 2015 to October 5, 2015 or October 8, 2015 Unopposed filed by Defendant Philip Morris USA Inc.. (Attachments: # 1 Declaration of Matthew J. Vanis In Support Philip Morris USA Inc.'s Unopposed Ex Parte Application To Continue Pretrial Conference Date And Enter Case Deadlines, # 2 Proposed Order Granting Defendant PM USA Inc.'s Unopposed Ex Parte Application To Continue Trial)(Vanis, Matthew) (Entered: 06/17/2015)
2015-06-18 71 0 ORDER GRANTING DEFENDANT PM USA INC.'S UNOPPOSED EX PARTE APPLICATION TO CONTINUE TRIAL by Judge Dale S. Fischer: See Order for specifics. (cr) (Entered: 06/19/2015)
2015-09-14 72 0 Witness List filed by Plaintiff Jodie Bullock.. (Weiss, Geraldine) (Entered: 09/14/2015)
2015-09-14 73 0 MEMORANDUM of CONTENTIONS of FACT and LAW filed by Plaintiff Jodie Bullock. (Weiss, Geraldine) (Entered: 09/14/2015)
2015-09-14 74 0 MEDIATION REPORT Filed by Plaintiff Jodie Bullock: Mediation held on May 20, 2015. The parties are unable to reach an agreement at this time.(Weiss, Geraldine) (Entered: 09/14/2015)
2015-09-14 75 0 NOTICE OF MOTION AND MOTION IN LIMINE (1) to Exclude Mention of Prior Judgments and / or Payments filed by Plaintiff Jodie Bullock. Motion set for hearing on 10/5/2015 at 03:00 PM before Judge Dale S. Fischer. (Attachments: # 1 Declaration, # 2 Proposed Order)(Weiss, Geraldine) (Entered: 09/14/2015)
2015-09-14 76 0 NOTICE OF MOTION AND MOTION IN LIMINE (2) to Exclude Evidence/ Inference of Wealth or Financial Assets of Jodie Bullock filed by Plaintiff Jodie Bullock. Motion set for hearing on 10/5/2015 at 03:00 PM before Judge Dale S. Fischer. (Attachments: # 1 Declaration, # 2 Exhibit, # 3 Proposed Order)(Weiss, Geraldine) (Entered: 09/14/2015)
2015-09-14 77 0 NOTICE OF MOTION AND MOTION IN LIMINE (3) to Exclude Reference to Jodie Bullock's Disagreements with her Mother Regarding Smoking filed by Plaintiff Jodie Bullock. Motion set for hearing on 10/5/2015 at 03:00 PM before Judge Dale S. Fischer. (Attachments: # 1 Declaration, # 2 Exhibit, # 3 Proposed Order)(Weiss, Geraldine) (Entered: 09/14/2015)
2015-09-14 78 0 NOTICE OF MOTION AND MOTION IN LIMINE (4) to Exclude Reference to Other Lawsuits involving Betty Bullock, Jodie Bullock and Marc Goldstein filed by Plaintiff Jodie Bullock. Motion set for hearing on 10/5/2015 at 03:00 PM before Judge Dale S. Fischer. (Attachments: # 1 Declaration, # 2 Exhibit, # 3 Proposed Order)(Weiss, Geraldine) (Entered: 09/14/2015)
2015-09-14 79 0 NOTICE OF MOTION AND MOTION IN LIMINE (5) to Exclude Reference to Irrelevant Matters filed by Plaintiff Jodie Bullock. Motion set for hearing on 10/5/2015 at 03:00 PM before Judge Dale S. Fischer. (Attachments: # 1 Declaration, # 2 Exhibit, # 3 Proposed Order)(Weiss, Geraldine) (Entered: 09/14/2015)
2015-09-14 80 0 Witness List filed by Defendant Philip Morris USA Inc... (Vanis, Matthew) (Entered: 09/14/2015)
2015-09-14 81 0 JOINT Exhibit List filed by Defendant Philip Morris USA Inc... (Vanis, Matthew) (Entered: 09/14/2015)
2015-09-14 82 0 MEDIATION REPORT Filed by Defendant Philip Morris USA Inc.: Mediation held on May 20, 2015. The parties are unable to reach an agreement at this time.(Vanis, Matthew) (Entered: 09/14/2015)
2015-09-14 83 0 MEMORANDUM of CONTENTIONS of FACT and LAW filed by Defendant Philip Morris USA Inc.. (Vanis, Matthew) (Entered: 09/14/2015)
2015-09-14 84 0 NOTICE OF MOTION AND MOTION IN LIMINE (#1) to Exclude Evidence and Argument Regarding PM USA's Conduct, Values, Or Liability filed by Defendant Philip Morris USA Inc.. Motion set for hearing on 10/5/2015 at 03:00 PM before Judge Dale S. Fischer. (Attachments: # 1 Declaration of Matthew J. Vanis, # 2 Exhibit A, # 3 Exhibit B, # 4 Proposed Order)(Vanis, Matthew) (Entered: 09/14/2015)
2015-09-14 85 0 NOTICE OF MOTION AND MOTION IN LIMINE (#2) to Preclude Any Request to Place a Value on Betty Bullock's Life filed by Defendant Philip Morris USA Inc.. Motion set for hearing on 10/5/2015 at 03:00 PM before Judge Dale S. Fischer. (Attachments: # 1 Declaration of Matthew J. Vanis, # 2 Exhibit A, # 3 Proposed Order)(Vanis, Matthew) (Entered: 09/14/2015)
2015-09-14 86 0 NOTICE OF MOTION AND MOTION IN LIMINE (#3) to Exclude Irrelevant and Unfairly Prejudicial Pictures and Videos filed by Defendant Philip Morris USA Inc.. Motion set for hearing on 10/5/2015 at 03:00 PM before Judge Dale S. Fischer. (Attachments: # 1 Declaration of Matthew J. Vanis, # 2 Exhibit A, # 3 Exhibit B, # 4 Exhibit C, # 5 Proposed Order)(Vanis, Matthew) (Entered: 09/14/2015)
2015-09-21 87 0 OPPOSITION to MOTION IN LIMINE (1) to Exclude Mention of Prior Judgments and / or Payments 75 filed by Defendant Philip Morris USA Inc.. (Attachments: # 1 Declaration of Matthew J. Vanis, # 2 Exhibit A, # 3 Proposed Order)(Vanis, Matthew) (Entered: 09/21/2015)
2015-09-21 88 0 OPPOSITION to MOTION IN LIMINE (2) to Exclude Evidence/ Inference of Wealth or Financial Assets of Jodie Bullock 76 filed by Defendant Philip Morris USA Inc.. (Attachments: # 1 Declaration of Matthew J. Vanis, # 2 Exhibit A, # 3 Proposed Order)(Vanis, Matthew) (Entered: 09/21/2015)
2015-09-21 89 0 OPPOSITION to MOTION IN LIMINE (3) to Exclude Reference to Jodie Bullock's Disagreements with her Mother Regarding Smoking 77 filed by Defendant Philip Morris USA Inc.. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order)(Vanis, Matthew) (Entered: 09/21/2015)
2015-09-21 90 0 OPPOSITION to MOTION IN LIMINE (4) to Exclude Reference to Other Lawsuits involving Betty Bullock, Jodie Bullock and Marc Goldstein 78 filed by Defendant Philip Morris USA Inc.. (Attachments: # 1 Declaration of Matthew J. Vanis, # 2 Exhibit A, # 3 Proposed Order)(Vanis, Matthew) (Entered: 09/21/2015)
2015-09-21 91 0 OPPOSITION to MOTION IN LIMINE (5) to Exclude Reference to Irrelevant Matters 79 filed by Defendant Philip Morris USA Inc.. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order)(Vanis, Matthew) (Entered: 09/21/2015)
2015-09-21 92 0 NOTICE OF NON-OPPOSITION to MOTION IN LIMINE (#1) to Exclude Evidence and Argument Regarding PM USA's Conduct, Values, Or Liability 84 filed by Plaintiff Jodie Bullock. (Weiss, Geraldine) (Entered: 09/21/2015)
2015-09-21 93 0 OPPOSITION OPPOSITION re: MOTION IN LIMINE (#2) to Preclude Any Request to Place a Value on Betty Bullock's Life 85 filed by Plaintiff Jodie Bullock. (Weiss, Geraldine) (Entered: 09/21/2015)
2015-09-21 94 0 OPPOSITION OPPOSITION re: MOTION IN LIMINE (#3) to Exclude Irrelevant and Unfairly Prejudicial Pictures and Videos 86 filed by Plaintiff Jodie Bullock. (Attachments: # 1 Declaration, # 2 Exhibit, # 3 Exhibit)(Weiss, Geraldine) (Entered: 09/21/2015)
2015-09-23 95 0 NOTICE OF LODGING Proposed Pretrial Conference Order Plaintiff Jodie Bullock. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order, # 2 Exhibit, # 3 Exhibit)(Weiss, Geraldine) (Entered: 09/23/2015)
2015-09-23 96 0 Proposed Voir Dire Questions filed by Plaintiff Jodie Bullock.. (Weiss, Geraldine) (Entered: 09/23/2015)
2015-09-23 97 0 Notice of Appearance or Withdrawal of Counsel: for attorney Matthew J Vanis counsel for Defendant Philip Morris USA Inc.. Robert A. McCarter, III is no longer counsel of record for the aforementioned party in this case for the reason indicated in the G-123 Notice. Filed by Defendant Philip Morris USA Inc.. (Vanis, Matthew) (Entered: 09/23/2015)
2015-09-23 98 0 PROPOSED JURY INSTRUCTIONS (Annotated set) filed by Plaintiff Jodie Bullock.. (Weiss, Geraldine) (Entered: 09/23/2015)
2015-09-23 99 0 NOTICE OF LODGING filed Bullock's [proposed] Statements of the Case re Notice of Lodging Proposed Pretrial Order 95 (Attachments: # 1 Supplement)(Weiss, Geraldine) (Entered: 09/23/2015)
2015-09-23 100 0 STATEMENT of the Case to be Read Before Voir Dire - [Proposed] filed by Defendant Philip Morris USA Inc. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A - proposed statement of the case, # 2 Exhibit B - July 28, 2011 transcript of proceedings)(Vanis, Matthew) (Entered: 09/23/2015)
2015-09-23 101 0 Proposed Voir Dire Questions filed by Defendant Philip Morris USA Inc... (Vanis, Matthew) (Entered: 09/23/2015)
2015-09-23 102 0 PROPOSED JURY INSTRUCTIONS (Joint Agreed Jury Instructions and Verdict Form set) filed by Defendant Philip Morris USA Inc... (Vanis, Matthew) (Entered: 09/23/2015)
2015-09-23 103 0 STATEMENT of Disputed Jury Instructions filed by Defendant Philip Morris USA Inc. (Attachments: # 1 Declaration of Matthew J. Vanis, # 2 Exhibit A - Plaintiff's Objections to PM USA's Proposed Jury Instructions)(Vanis, Matthew) (Entered: 09/23/2015)
2015-09-24 104 0 DECLARATION of Matthew J. Vanis re Statement, 100 in Support of Defendant's Proposed Statement of the Case to Be Read Before Voir Dire filed by Defendant Philip Morris USA Inc.. (Vanis, Matthew) (Entered: 09/24/2015)
2015-09-26 105 0 REQUEST to Reschedule Final Pretrial Conference from 3:00 p.m. to 11:00 a.m on October 5, 2015 filed by Defendant Philip Morris USA Inc.. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order) (Vanis, Matthew) (Entered: 09/26/2015)
2015-09-29 106 0 ORDER GRANTING DEFENDANT PM USA INC.'S REQUEST TO CHANGE TIME OF FINAL PRETRIAL CONFERENCE by Judge Dale S. Fischer 105 . Refer to the Court's order for details. (pso) (Entered: 09/29/2015)
2015-10-02 107 0 APPLICATION for attorney Jeremy S. Barber to Appear Pro Hac Vice (PHV Fee of $325 receipt number 0973-16553690 paid.) filed by Defendant Philip Morris USA Inc.. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order) (Kaneko, Naoki) (Entered: 10/02/2015)
2015-10-05 108 0 ORDER ON APPLICATION OF NON-RESIDENT ATTORNEY TO APPEAR IN A SPECIFIC CASE PRO HAC VICE by Judge Dale S. Fischer: granting 107 APPLICATION to Appear Pro Hac Vice by Attorney Jeremy S. Barber on behalf of Defendant, designating Naoki S. Kaneko as local counsel. (lt) (Entered: 10/05/2015)
2015-10-05 109 0 MINUTES OF Final Pretrial Conference held before Judge Dale S. Fischer. Refer to the Minutes for details. Court Reporter: Pat Cuneo. (pso) (Entered: 10/06/2015)
2015-10-06 110 0 TRANSCRIPT ORDER Philip Morris USA Inc. Court Reporter. Court will contact sharon Teater at steater@shb.com with any questions regarding this order. Transcript portion requested: Other: 10/5/15. Transcript preparation will not begin until payment has been satisfied with the court reporter/recorder. (Vanis, Matthew) (Entered: 10/06/2015)
2015-10-06 111 0 TRANSCRIPT ORDER as to Plaintiff Jodie Bullock Court Reporter. Court will contact Gerladine Weiss at dweiss@mjplaw.net with any questions regarding this order. Transcript portion requested: Pre-Trial Proceeding: 10/5/15. Transcript preparation will not begin until payment has been satisfied with the court reporter/recorder. (Weiss, Geraldine) (Entered: 10/06/2015)
2015-10-08 112 0 TRANSCRIPT for proceedings held on October 5, 2015 at 11:17 a.m. Court Reporter: PAT CUNEO CSR 1600, OFFICIAL REPORTER, website www.patcuneo.com. Transcript may be viewed at the court public terminal or purchased through the Court Reporter before the deadline for Release of Transcript Restriction. After that date it may be obtained through PACER. Notice of Intent to Redact due within 7 days of this date. Redaction Request due 10/29/2015. Redacted Transcript Deadline set for 11/9/2015. Release of Transcript Restriction set for 1/6/2016. (Cuneo, Patricia) (Entered: 10/08/2015)
2015-10-08 113 0 NOTICE OF FILING TRANSCRIPT filed for proceedings October 5, 2015 at 11:17 a.m. re Transcript 112 THERE IS NO PDF DOCUMENT ASSOCIATED WITH THIS ENTRY. (Cuneo, Patricia) TEXT ONLY ENTRY (Entered: 10/08/2015)
2015-10-09 114 0 Joint STIPULATION for Jury Trial on December 8, 2015 filed by Defendant Philip Morris USA Inc.. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order)(Vanis, Matthew) (Entered: 10/09/2015)