Consolidated
Lead case: 2:18-mn-02873

South Carolina District Court
Judge:Richard M Gergel
Case #: 2:19-cv-03057
Nature of Suit365 Torts - Personal Injury - Product Liability
Cause28:1332 Diversity-Product Liability
Case Filed:Oct 29, 2019
Case in other court:Guam, 1:19-cv-00141
Last checked: Sunday Apr 26, 2020 6:22 AM EDT
Defendant
Kidde-Fenwal Inc
Defendant
Tyco Fire Products LP
One Stanton Street
Marinette, WI 54143
Defendant
The Chemours Company FC, L.L.C.
1007 Market Street
Wilmington, DE 19899
Represented By
David B Dwerlkotte
Shook Hardy And Bacon LLP
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Defendant
The Chemours Company
Represented By
David B Dwerlkotte
Shook Hardy And Bacon LLP
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Defendant
National Foam Inc
Corporation Trust Center 1209 Orange Street
Wilmington, DE 19801
Defendant
E.I. Du Pont De Nemours and Co.
974 Centre Road
Wilmington, DE 19805
Represented By
David B Dwerlkotte
Shook Hardy And Bacon LLP
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Defendant
Dynax Corporation
103 Fairview Park Drive
Elmsford, NY 10523
Defendant
Chemguard Inc
One Stanton Street
Marinette, WI 54143
Defendant
3M Company
Defendant
Buckeye Fire Equipment Company
110 Kings Road
Mountain, NC 28086
Plaintiff
Van W Murer
Represented By
Michael J. Berman
Berman, O'Connor And Mann
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Plaintiff
Raymond Aguon
Represented By
Michael J. Berman
Berman, O'Connor And Mann
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Plaintiff
Johnny Arceo
Represented By
Michael J. Berman
Berman, O'Connor And Mann
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Plaintiff
Edward Terlaje
Represented By
Michael J. Berman
Berman, O'Connor And Mann
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Plaintiff
Ray Taitague
Represented By
Michael J. Berman
Berman, O'Connor And Mann
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Plaintiff
Lewis Santos
Represented By
Michael J. Berman
Berman, O'Connor And Mann
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Plaintiff
Randy Sablan
Represented By
Michael J. Berman
Berman, O'Connor And Mann
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Plaintiff
Michael Roberto
Represented By
Michael J. Berman
Berman, O'Connor And Mann
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Plaintiff
Anthony Quinene
Represented By
Michael J. Berman
Berman, O'Connor And Mann
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Plaintiff
Vicente Perez
Represented By
Michael J. Berman
Berman, O'Connor And Mann
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Plaintiff
Rudy Paco
Represented By
Michael J. Berman
Berman, O'Connor And Mann
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Plaintiff
Benny Baza
Represented By
Michael J. Berman
Berman, O'Connor And Mann
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Plaintiff
David G Cepeda
Represented By
Michael J. Berman
Berman, O'Connor And Mann
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Plaintiff
Andrew R Mesa
Represented By
Michael J. Berman
Berman, O'Connor And Mann
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Plaintiff
Mark Merfalen
Represented By
Michael J. Berman
Berman, O'Connor And Mann
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Plaintiff
James T Linnel
Represented By
Michael J. Berman
Berman, O'Connor And Mann
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Plaintiff
Alfred C Ignacio
Represented By
Michael J. Berman
Berman, O'Connor And Mann
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Plaintiff
Steve Hagen
Represented By
Michael J. Berman
Berman, O'Connor And Mann
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Plaintiff
Delfino V Garcia
Represented By
Michael J. Berman
Berman, O'Connor And Mann
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Plaintiff
William Castro
Represented By
Michael J. Berman
Berman, O'Connor And Mann
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Plaintiff
Francisco C Duenas
Represented By
Michael J. Berman
Berman, O'Connor And Mann
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Plaintiff
Michael Cuasito
Represented By
Michael J. Berman
Berman, O'Connor And Mann
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Plaintiff
Greyorio Cruz
Represented By
Michael J. Berman
Berman, O'Connor And Mann
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Docket last updated: 09/16/2024 11:59 PM EDT
Wednesday, May 05, 2021
24 24 notice Notice of Voluntary Dismissal Wed 05/05 11:26 AM
NOTICE of Voluntary Dismissal by Vicente Perez Only (Portal, Janpaul) Refiled correctly in management case, and spread to applicable member case as listed on document, per Judge's filing instructions per CMO No 1. Associated Cases: 2:18-mn-02873-RMG, 2:19-cv-03057-RMG(sshe, )
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Wednesday, January 27, 2021
21 21 notice Notice Other Wed 01/27 8:19 PM
CLERKS NOTICE TO ALL COUNSEL ASSOCIATED WITH MDL 2873 This Notice Relates to All Actions. In light of the most recent CMO No. 6.D filed 1/26/2021 at 1128 , please be reminded that the new shell case number for direct-filed cases related to the AFFF MDL is now 2:21-av-55555. Please file the Complaint (Civil cover sheet need not be filed), and counsel need only submit one summons document AO 440 form to be issued by the Clerk's office. Please provide the first listed defendant party's name and address on the document and attach pages which include the additional defendants' names (and addresses per CMO NO. 6, 6.A, 6.B, 6.C, 6.D re Alternative For Service of Process on a Defendant ). Counsel should e-file, as an attachment to the complaint (or forward in one complete PDF via email to the Clerk's office: filingdocs_ecf_chas@scd.uscourts.gov). Associated Cases: 2:18-mn-02873-RMG et al.(sshe, )
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Friday, December 11, 2020
20 20 notice Notice of Appearance Fri 12/11 7:02 PM
NOTICE of Appearance by Jacqueline Liat Rome on behalf of Chemguard Inc, Tyco Fire Products LP Associated Cases: 2:18-mn-02873-RMG et al.(Rome, Jacqueline)
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Friday, October 02, 2020
19 19 service Summons Issued Fri 10/02 10:37 PM
Summons Issued as to All Defendants. (sshe, )
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Friday, September 25, 2020
18 18 notice Notice Other Fri 09/25 10:08 PM
CLERKS NOTICE TO ALL COUNSEL ASSOCIATED WITH MDL 2873 This Notice Relates to All Actions. The clerk will be issuing the summons(es) in a timely manner for all amended complaints filed. Due to the volume of amended complaints filed most recently, the clerk will be issuing the summons(es) as follows. Upon receipt of the NEF for the Summons Issued event, please print or download the filed one-page document with the PDF header included, showing the date of issue and civil case (member) number. Insert this dated, signed and sealed document in front of the first page of your prepared summons document, including your supplemental pages, to use for service on defendants. Associated Cases: 2:18-mn-02873-RMG et al.(sshe, )
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17 17 cmp Amended Complaint Fri 09/25 6:35 PM
AMENDED COMPLAINT against All Defendants, filed by Alfred C Ignacio, Ray Taitague, Michael Cuasito, Vicente Perez, Johnny Arceo, Edward Terlaje, Raymond Aguon, Michael Roberto, Anthony Quinene, Rudy Paco, Mark Merfalen, Greyorio Cruz, Benny Baza, Delfino V Garcia, James T Linnel, Lewis Santos, Andrew R Mesa, Van W Murer, Francisco C Duenas, William Castro, Randy Sablan, Steve Hagen, David G Cepeda. Service due by 12/29/2020 (Portal, Janpaul)
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Wednesday, September 02, 2020
16 16 notice Notice Other Wed 09/02 4:31 PM
CLERKS NOTICE TO ALL COUNSEL ASSOCIATED WITH MDL 2873 This Notice Relates to All Actions. Please be advised to disregard entry filed at Dkt. No. 797 (in 2:18-mn-02873-RMG) et al Notice of Appearance. This filing was spread incorrectly to ALL cases . Please note filing instructions per CMO No. 1 regarding correctly spreading if the document relates to all actions or relates only to particular action(s) . Associated Cases: 2:18-mn-02873-RMG et al.(sshe, )
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15 15 notice Notice of Appearance Wed 09/02 10:11 AM
NOTICE of Appearance by Allen Leland DuPre on behalf of Finley Fire Equipment Co Associated Cases: 2:18-mn-02873-RMG et al.(DuPre, Allen)
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Wednesday, July 22, 2020
14 14 notice Notice of Appearance Wed 07/22 11:58 AM
NOTICE of Appearance by Margaret Raymond-Flood on behalf of Chemours Company FC LLC, The, Chemours Company, The, The Chemours Company, The Chemours Company FC, L.L.C., Chemours Company FC LLC, The, Chemours Company, The, The Chemours Company FC, LLC Associated Cases: 2:18-mn-02873-RMG et al.(Raymond-Flood, Margaret)
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Tuesday, July 21, 2020
13 13 notice Notice of Appearance Tue 07/21 4:31 PM
NOTICE of Appearance by Martha N Donovan on behalf of Chemours Company FC LLC, The, Chemours Company, The, The Chemours Company, The Chemours Company FC, L.L.C., Chemours Company FC LLC, The, Chemours Company, The, The Chemours Company FC, LLC Associated Cases: 2:18-mn-02873-RMG et al.(Donovan, Martha)
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Tuesday, February 04, 2020
12 12 notice Notice Other Tue 02/04 1:16 PM
CLERKS NOTICE TO ALL COUNSEL ASSOCIATED WITH MDL 2873 This Notice Relates to All Actions. Please be advised that all counsel are directed to choose the event Certificate of Service for any proofs of service Related [+] to be filed. Do not choose any other event (Acceptance of Service Complaint Served, Summons Returned Executed-Complaint Served(or as to USA-Complaint Served)(or Unexecuted), Waiver of Service, etc.). ONLY choose the event Certificate of Service for any returns to be filed. Prepare a cover page or notice of filing (main document) including the member case number, case caption, a brief statement as to what is being filed, and the attorney filing user's s/attorney typed name or digital signature, and attach the proof of service document. File the Certificate of Service event in the applicable member case only . Please call the Clerk's office with any questions or concerns. Associated Cases: 2:18-mn-02873-RMG et al.(sshe, )
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Thursday, January 02, 2020
11 11 notice Notice Other Thu 01/02 2:57 PM
CLERKS NOTICE TO ALL COUNSEL ASSOCIATED WITH MDL 2873 This Notice Relates to All Actions. Please be advised that the new shell case number for direct-filed cases related to the AFFF MDL is now 2: 20 -av-55555. Please file the Complaint (Civil cover sheets need not be filed), and counsel need only submit one summons document AO 440 form to be issued by the Clerk's office. Please provide the first listed defendant party's name and address on the document and attach a page which includes the additional defendants' names (and addresses per CMO NO. 6 re Alternative For Service of Process on a Defendant). Counsel may e-file, as an attachment to the complaint or Forward in PDF via email to the Clerk's office: filingdocs_ecf_chas@scd.uscourts.gov. Associated Cases: 2:18-mn-02873-RMG et al.(sshe, )
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Wednesday, December 18, 2019
10 10 notice Notice Other Wed 12/18 11:30 AM
NOTICE ADDENDUM TO ALL COUNSEL ASSOCIATED WITH MDL 2873 This Notice Relates to All Actions. In addition to counsel preparing and submitting all proposed orders in Word document format via email to chambers at gergel_ecf@scd.uscourts.gov, please include the master MDL docket entry number of the motion filed (and spread to applicable member case(s)) in 2:18-mn-02873-RMG to which the proposed order relates. Please reference within the proposed order in Word document format as well as the subject line of the email to chambers. Associated Cases: 2:18-mn-02873-RMG et al.(sshe, )
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9 9 notice Notice Other Wed 12/18 10:33 AM
NOTICE TO ALL COUNSEL ASSOCIATED WITH MDL 2873 This Notice Relates to All Actions. SECOND NOTICE regarding Counsel should prepare and submit all proposed orders in Word document format via email to chambers at gergel_ecf@scd.uscourts.gov. Associated Cases: 2:18-mn-02873-RMG et al.(sshe, )
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Thursday, December 12, 2019
8 8 notice Notice of Appearance Thu 12/12 5:00 PM
NOTICE of Appearance by David B Dwerlkotte on behalf of E.I. DuPont de Nemours and Company, The Chemours Company, Chemours Company FC LLC, The, EI Dupont De Nemours & Company, The Chemours Company, Chemours Company FC LLC, The, Chemours Company, The, EI Du Pont De Nemours and Company, E I Du Pont De Nemours and Company, Chemours Company, The, EI Du Pont De Nemours and Company, Chemours Company, The, E.I. du Pont de Nemours & Company, Chemours Company, The, E.I. Du Pont De Nemours and Company, E I E I Du Pont De Nemours and Company, The Chemours Company FC, LLC, Chemours Company FC LLC, The, EI Du Pont De Nemours and Company, Chemours Company FC LLC, The, Chemours Company LLC, The, EI Du Pont de Nemours & Co, The Chemours Company FC, L.L.C., E.I. Du Pont De Nemours and Company, The Chemours Company FC, LLC, EI DuPont de Nemours and Company, E.I. Du Pont De Nemours and Co., E I DU PONT DE NEMOURS, EI DuPont de Nemours and Company, The Chemours Company, The Chemours Company FC, LLC, EI DuPont De Nemours and Company, EI DuPont de Nemours and Company, The Chemours Company, The Chemours Company FC, LLC, E I Du Point De Nemours and Company, The Chemours Company LLC, EI Du Pont de Nemours and Company Associated Cases: 2:18-mn-02873-RMG et al.(Dwerlkotte, David)
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Tuesday, October 29, 2019
7 7 misc MDL Member Case Opened Tue 10/29 3:21 PM
MDL MEMBER CASE OPENED: Guam, 1:19-cv-00141, Aguon et al v. 3M Company et al, as DSC case 2:19-cv-3057-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 by Liaison Counsel re Case Management Orders and other documents posted in the lead case. CMO Nos. 1 - 6 (including 2.A, 3.A, 3.B) govern all cases in the MDL proceedings and can be viewed on the Court's MDL website. NOTICE of Hearing: Next Status Conference set for 11/1/2019 12:30 PM, in Charleston Courtroom #1, J. Waties Waring Judicial Center, 83 Meeting St, Charleston before Honorable Richard M Gergel. See the District Court's website containing information on the MDL at[LINK:MDL-2873] (sshe, )
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6 6 transfer Case Transferred In - District Transfer Tue 10/29 3:12 PM
Case transferred in from District of Guam; Case Number 1:19-cv-00141. Original file certified copy of transfer order and docket sheet received.
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Wednesday, October 23, 2019
5 5 Conditional Transfer Order to U.S. District Court for the District of South Carolina for coordinated or consolidated pretrial proceedings pursuant to 28 U.S.C. 1407. Issued on 10/17/2019. (fad, ) [Transferred from Guam on 10/29/2019.]
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Friday, October 04, 2019
4 4 Notice of Availability of Magistrate Judge (fad, ) [Transferred from Guam on 10/29/2019.]
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3 3 Clerk's Notice of Fee due - Filing Fee of $400.00 due by 3:00 p.m. Friday, October 4, 2019. . (fad, ) [Transferred from Guam on 10/29/2019.]
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Filing fee: $ 400.00, receipt number GUX015792 re1 Complaint (fad, ) [Transferred from Guam on 10/29/2019.]
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Thursday, October 03, 2019
2 2 Cover Sheet , filed by All Plaintiffs.(Berman, Michael) [Transferred from Guam on 10/29/2019.]
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1 1 Complaint and Demand for Jury Trial against All Defendants (Filing fee $ 400 receipt number PaymentDue.), filed by All Plaintiffs. Scheduling Notice due to be issued by 11/12/2019.(Berman, Michael) [Transferred from Guam on 10/29/2019.]
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