Consolidated
Lead case: 3:16-md-02741

California Northern District Court
Judge:Vince Chhabria
Case #: 3:20-cv-01363
Nature of Suit365 Torts - Personal Injury - Product Liability
Cause28:1332 Diversity-Product Liability
Case Filed:Feb 24, 2020
Terminated:Sep 11, 2023
Case in other court:Kentucky Western, 5:20-cv-00023
Last checked: Saturday Aug 22, 2020 6:00 AM PDT
Defendant
Monsanto Company
Represented By
Eric G. Lasker
Hollingsworth LLP
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Joe G. Hollingsworth
Hollingsworth LLP
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Plaintiff
Estate of Kenzie Elizabeth Murdock
Represented By
Jerome Park Prather
Garmer And Prather PLLC
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Dennis L. Null, Sr.
Null, Samson & Paitsel
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Jerome P. Prather
Garmer & Prather PLLC
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William R. Garmer
Garmer And Prather PLLC
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Plaintiff
Kyle A. Murdock
Represented By
Jerome Park Prather
Garmer And Prather PLLC
contact info
Dennis L. Null, Sr.
Null, Samson & Paitsel
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Jerome P. Prather
Garmer & Prather PLLC
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William R. Garmer
Garmer And Prather PLLC
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Plaintiff
Mandi L. Murdock
Represented By
Jerome Park Prather
Garmer And Prather PLLC
contact info
Dennis L. Null, Sr.
Null, Samson & Paitsel
contact info
Jerome P. Prather
Garmer & Prather PLLC
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William R. Garmer
Garmer And Prather PLLC
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Plaintiff
Kyle A. Murdock, Administrator
Represented By
Jerome Park Prather
Garmer And Prather PLLC
contact info
Dennis L. Null, Sr.
Null, Samson & Paitsel
contact info
Jerome P. Prather
Garmer & Prather PLLC
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William R. Garmer
Garmer And Prather PLLC
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GPO Jun 22 2023
DISCOVERY ORDER NO. 5: GRANTING 16682 MONSANTO'S MOTION TO COMPEL PRODUCTION OF DR. SAWYER'S JUNE 3, 2022 REPORT. Signed by Magistrate Judge Alex G. Tse on 6/22/2023. (agtlc2, COURT STAFF) (Filed on 6/22/2023)
GPO Aug 21 2023
PRETRIAL ORDER NO. 285: ORDER ON MOTIONS TO EXCLUDE CERTAIN WAVE 5 EXPERTS AND FOR SUMMARY JUDGMENT. Signed by Judge Vince Chhabria on 8/21/2023. (crblc4, COURT STAFF) (Filed on 8/21/2023)

Docket last updated: 1 hours ago
Monday, September 11, 2023
42 42 2 pgs order Order Mon 09/11 9:50 AM
CONDITIONAL REMAND ORDER by MDL Panel on 9/11/2023. ( 17237 3:21-cv-06173-VC Salas v. Monsanto Company et al, 17235 3:20-cv-01016-VC Glavanovits v. Monsanto Company, 17236 3:20-cv-01363-VC Estate of Kenzie Elizabeth Murdock et al v. Monsanto Company) (wsn, COURT STAFF)
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utility MDL Member Case Closed Mon 09/11 10:00 AM
MDL 2741 MEMBER CASE REMAND: Pursuant to the Conditional Remand Order of 9/11/2023 in the MDL 2741 master file (dkt. #17266), civil case no. 3:20-cv-01363-VC Estate of Kenzie Elizabeth Murdock et al v. Monsanto Company is remanded to the Western District of Kentucky. cc: JPMDL (wsn, COURT STAFF) Opened in Western District of Kentucky as case 5:23-cv-00128. Modified on 9/11/2023 (wsn, COURT STAFF)
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Thursday, August 31, 2023
utility Remark Thu 08/31 10:08 AM
Copy of41 Suggestion of Remand emailed to JPML. (wsn, COURT STAFF)
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Wednesday, August 30, 2023
41 41 7 pgs order Order Wed 08/30 12:06 PM
Suggestion of Remand (Murdock v. Monsanto, Case No. 20-cv-1363-VC). Signed by Judge Vince Chhabria on 8/30/2023. (crblc4, COURT STAFF)
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Monday, August 21, 2023
40 40 4 pgs order Order Mon 08/21 4:39 PM
PRETRIAL ORDER NO. 285: ORDER ON MOTIONS TO EXCLUDE CERTAIN WAVE 5 EXPERTS AND FOR SUMMARY JUDGMENT. Signed by Judge Vince Chhabria on 8/21/2023. (crblc4, COURT STAFF)
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Thursday, August 17, 2023
39 39 oth_evt Clerk's Notice Thu 08/17 10:34 AM
CLERK'S NOTICE: The hearing on the34 motion to exclude testimony of Dr. Schiff is vacated. See Dkt.36 . (This is a text-only entry generated by the court. There is no document associated with this entry.) (bxs, COURT STAFF)
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Tuesday, August 08, 2023
38 38 respm Reply to Opposition/Response Tue 08/08 9:01 AM
REPLY Related [+] -- Defendant Monsanto Company's Reply in Support of its Motion to Exclude Testimony of Dr. Ron Schiff filed byMonsanto Company. (White, Jed)
Related: [-] 34 MOTION to Exclude Testimony of Dr. Ron Schiff
Monday, July 24, 2023
37 37 respm Opposition/Response to Motion Mon 07/24 1:25 PM
OPPOSITION/RESPONSE Related [+] Plaintiffs Response to Defendants Motion to Exclude Testimony of Dr. Ron Schiff filed byEstate of Kenzie Elizabeth Murdock, Kyle A. Murdock, Mandi L. Murdock, Kyle A. Murdock, Administrator.(Prather, Jerome)
Related: [-] 34 MOTION to Exclude Testimony of Dr. Ron Schiff
Att: 1 Exhibit Ex A Dr. Schiff Report,
Att: 2 Exhibit Ex B Dr. Schiff Depo Trans
Friday, July 14, 2023
36 36 1 pgs order Order on Stipulation Fri 07/14 12:26 PM
Scheduling Order on Wave 5 Daubert Motions by Judge Vince Chhabria. (Dkt. Nos. 16850-51, 16856, 16863-64, 16868, 16940, 16942, 16944-47, 16985-86). Associated Cases: 3:16-md-02741-VC, 3:18-cv-01427-VC, 3:20-cv-01016-VC, 3:20-cv-01363-VC, 3:21-cv-06173-VC (crblc4, COURT STAFF)
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Wednesday, July 12, 2023
35 35 2 pgs order Order on Stipulation Wed 07/12 4:39 PM
Order by Judge Vince Chhabria granting (16977) Stipulation for Extension of Time. Associated Cases: 3:16-md-02741-VC, 3:20-cv-01363-VC (crblc4, COURT STAFF)
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Monday, July 10, 2023
34 34 motion Miscellaneous Relief Mon 07/10 2:11 PM
MOTION to Exclude Testimony of Dr. Ron Schiff filed by Monsanto Company. Motion Hearing set for 8/24/2023 10:00 AM in San Francisco, Courtroom 04, 17th Floor before Judge Vince Chhabria. Responses due by 7/24/2023. Replies due by 7/31/2023.(White, Jed)
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Att: 1 Declaration,
Att: 2 Exhibit A,
Att: 3 Exhibit B,
Att: 4 Exhibit C,
Att: 5 Exhibit D,
Att: 6 Exhibit E,
Att: 7 Exhibit F,
Att: 8 Exhibit G,
Att: 9 Exhibit H,
Att: 10 Exhibit I,
Att: 11 Exhibit J,
Att: 12 Exhibit K,
Att: 13 Exhibit L
33 33 motion Stipulation and Proposed Order Mon 07/10 1:54 PM
STIPULATION WITH PROPOSED ORDER -- Joint Stipulation for Extension of time for Monsanto to file a Daubert Motion regarding Dr. Ron Schiff filed by Monsanto Company.(White, Jed)
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Att: 1 Proposed Order
Friday, July 07, 2023
32 32 1 pgs order Order on Motion for Miscellaneous Relief Fri 07/07 2:43 PM
Order by Judge Vince Chhabria denying (16934) Motion for Relief from Nondispositive Pretrial Order of Magistrate Judge. Associated Cases: 3:16-md-02741-VC, 3:20-cv-01363-VC (crblc4, COURT STAFF)
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31 31 respm Reply to Opposition/Response Fri 07/07 1:20 PM
REPLY Related [+] Plaintiffs Reply in Support of Motion to Exclude Testimony and Opinions of Dr. Thomas Butts filed byEstate of Kenzie Elizabeth Murdock, Kyle A. Murdock, Mandi L. Murdock, Kyle A. Murdock, Administrator. (Prather, Jerome)
Related: [-] 23 MOTION Exclude Testimony of Dr. Butts under Daubert and FRE 702
Thursday, June 29, 2023
30 30 motion Miscellaneous Relief Thu 06/29 2:19 PM
MOTION for Relief From Nondispositive Pretrial Order of Magistrate Judge Plaintiffs Motion for Relief From Nondispositive Pretrial Order of Magistrate Judge filed by Estate of Kenzie Elizabeth Murdock, Kyle A. Murdock, Mandi L. Murdock, Kyle A. Murdock, Administrator. Responses due by 7/13/2023. Replies due by 7/20/2023. (Prather, Jerome)
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29 29 respm Opposition/Response to Motion Thu 06/29 2:02 PM
OPPOSITION/RESPONSE Related [+] Plaintiffs Response to Defendants Motion for Summary Judgement filed byEstate of Kenzie Elizabeth Murdock, Kyle A. Murdock, Mandi L. Murdock, Kyle A. Murdock, Administrator. (Prather, Jerome)
Related: [-] 21 MOTION for Summary Judgment -- Defendant Monsanto Company's Notice of Motion and Motion for Summary Judgment; Memorandum of Law in support
28 28 respm Opposition/Response to Motion Thu 06/29 1:59 PM
OPPOSITION/RESPONSE Related [+] Plaintiffs Response to Defendants Mtn to Exclude Testimony of Wave 5 Pltfs General Causation Experts Under Rule 702 and for Summary Judgment on Causation Grounds filed byEstate of Kenzie Elizabeth Murdock, Kyle A. Murdock, Mandi L. Murdock, Kyle A. Murdock, Administrator. (Prather, Jerome)
Related: [-] 19 MOTION for Summary Judgment -- Defendant Monsanto Company's Notice of Motion and Motion to Exclude Testimony of Wave 5 Plaintiffs' Expert Under Rule 702 and for Summary Judgment on Causation Grounds
27 27 respm Opposition/Response to Motion Thu 06/29 1:36 PM
OPPOSITION/RESPONSE Related [+] Plaintiffs Response to Defendants Motion to Exclude Testimony of Dr. Kevin Knopf filed byEstate of Kenzie Elizabeth Murdock, Kyle A. Murdock, Mandi L. Murdock, Kyle A. Murdock, Administrator.(Prather, Jerome)
Related: [-] 22 MOTION to Exclude Testimony of Dr. Ron Schiff
Att: 1 Exhibit Ex A Depo transcript of Ron Schiff
26 26 respm Opposition/Response to Motion Thu 06/29 12:59 PM
OPPOSITION/RESPONSE Related [+] Response to Defendants Motion to Exclude Testimony of Dr. William Sawyer filed byEstate of Kenzie Elizabeth Murdock, Kyle A. Murdock, Mandi L. Murdock, Kyle A. Murdock, Administrator.(Prather, Jerome)
Related: [-] 20 MOTION Exclude Testimony of Dr. William Sawyer
Att: 1 Exhibit Ex A William Sawyer CV,
Att: 2 Exhibit Ex B William Sawyer Report,
Att: 3 Exhibit Ex C Depo Transcript of William Sawyer
25 25 respm Opposition/Response to Motion Thu 06/29 12:02 PM
OPPOSITION/RESPONSE Related [+] filed byMonsanto Company.(White, Jed)
Related: [-] 23 MOTION Exclude Testimony of Dr. Butts under Daubert and FRE 702
Att: 1 Declaration of Jed P. White
Thursday, June 22, 2023
24 24 3 pgs order Order on Discovery Letter Brief Thu 06/22 3:09 PM
DISCOVERY ORDER NO. 5: GRANTING 16682 MONSANTO'S MOTION TO COMPEL PRODUCTION OF DR. SAWYER'S JUNE 3, 2022 REPORT. Signed by Magistrate Judge Alex G. Tse on 6/22/2023. (agtlc2, COURT STAFF)
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Friday, June 16, 2023
23 23 motion Miscellaneous Relief Fri 06/16 2:20 PM
MOTION Exclude Testimony of Dr. Butts under Daubert and FRE 702 filed by Estate of Kenzie Elizabeth Murdock, Kyle A. Murdock, Mandi L. Murdock, Kyle A. Murdock, Administrator. Motion Hearing set for 7/27/2023 10:00 AM in San Francisco, Courtroom 04, 17th Floor before Judge Vince Chhabria. Responses due by 6/30/2023. Replies due by 7/7/2023.(Prather, Jerome)
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Att: 1 Exhibit Ex A Murdock Depo,
Att: 2 Exhibit Ex B Butts Depo,
Att: 3 Exhibit Ex C Butts Expert Report,
Att: 4 Exhibit Ex D Sawyer Depo
22 22 motion Miscellaneous Relief Fri 06/16 2:08 PM
MOTION to Exclude Testimony of Dr. Ron Schiff filed by Monsanto Company. Motion Hearing set for 7/27/2023 10:00 AM in San Francisco, Courtroom 04, 17th Floor before Judge Vince Chhabria. Responses due by 6/30/2023. Replies due by 7/7/2023.(White, Jed)
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Att: 1 Declaration,
Att: 2 Exhibit A,
Att: 3 Exhibit B,
Att: 4 Exhibit C,
Att: 5 Exhibit D,
Att: 6 Exhibit E,
Att: 7 Exhibit F,
Att: 8 Exhibit G,
Att: 9 Exhibit H,
Att: 10 Exhibit I,
Att: 11 Exhibit J,
Att: 12 Exhibit K,
Att: 13 Exhibit L
Thursday, June 15, 2023
21 21 motion Summary Judgment Thu 06/15 4:51 PM
MOTION for Summary Judgment -- Defendant Monsanto Company's Notice of Motion and Motion for Summary Judgment; Memorandum of Law in support filed by Monsanto Company. Motion Hearing set for 7/27/2023 10:00 AM in San Francisco, Courtroom 04, 17th Floor before Judge Vince Chhabria. Responses due by 6/29/2023. Replies due by 7/6/2023. (White, Jed)
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20 20 motion Miscellaneous Relief Thu 06/15 12:05 PM
MOTION Exclude Testimony of Dr. William Sawyer filed by Monsanto Company. Motion Hearing set for 7/27/2023 10:00 AM in San Francisco, Courtroom 04, 17th Floor before Judge Vince Chhabria. Responses due by 6/29/2023. Replies due by 7/6/2023. (White, Jed)
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19 19 motion Summary Judgment Thu 06/15 11:44 AM
MOTION for Summary Judgment -- Defendant Monsanto Company's Notice of Motion and Motion to Exclude Testimony of Wave 5 Plaintiffs' Expert Under Rule 702 and for Summary Judgment on Causation Grounds filed by Monsanto Company. Motion Hearing set for 7/27/2023 10:00 AM in San Francisco, Courtroom 04, 17th Floor before Judge Vince Chhabria. Responses due by 6/29/2023. Replies due by 7/6/2023. (White, Jed)
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Wednesday, May 03, 2023
utility Electronic Filing Error Wed 05/03 8:06 AM
[LINK:Electronic filing error] . Incorrect event used. [err101]Corrected by Clerk's Office. No further action is necessary. Re:18 MOTION to Substitute Proper Party filed by Kyle A. Murdock, Mandi L. Murdock, Kyle A. Murdock, Administrator, Estate of Kenzie Elizabeth Murdock (dhm, COURT STAFF)
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Tuesday, May 02, 2023
18 18 misc Suggestion of Death Tue 05/02 11:34 AM
SUGGESTION OF DEATH Upon the Record as to Mandi L Murdock by Estate of Kenzie Elizabeth Murdock, Kyle A. Murdock, Mandi L. Murdock, Kyle A. Murdock, Administrator.(Prather, Jerome)
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Att: 1 Proposed Order Proposed order granting motion to substitute,
Att: 2 Exhibit Ex A Death Certificate
Tuesday, January 03, 2023
17 17 misc Stipulation without Proposed Order Tue 01/03 1:28 PM
STIPULATION Regarding choice of law filed by Estate of Kenzie Elizabeth Murdock, Kyle A. Murdock, Mandi L. Murdock, Kyle A. Murdock, Administrator. (Prather, Jerome)
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Tuesday, December 27, 2022
16 16 notice Notice (Other) Tue 12/27 1:32 PM
NOTICE by Estate of Kenzie Elizabeth Murdock, Kyle A. Murdock, Mandi L. Murdock, Kyle A. Murdock, Administrator (Prather, Jerome)
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Thursday, September 23, 2021
15 15 cmp Amended Complaint Thu 09/23 8:02 AM
AMENDED COMPLAINT Second Amended Complaint Adding Loss of Service against All Defendants. Filed byEstate of Kenzie Elizabeth Murdock, Mandi L. Murdock, Kyle A. Murdock, Kyle A. Murdock, Administrator. (Prather, Jerome)
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Wednesday, September 22, 2021
14 14 1 pgs order Order on Motion for Leave to File Wed 09/22 9:15 AM
ORDER by Judge Vince Chhabria granting Motion for Leave to File Second Amended Complaint AS MODIFIED: 13610 in case 3:16-md-02741-VC; (13) in case 3:20-cv-01363-VC. (vclc3S, COURT STAFF)
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Thursday, August 26, 2021
13 13 motion Leave to File Document Thu 08/26 12:20 PM
MOTION for Leave to File Second Amended Complaint filed by Estate of Kenzie Elizabeth Murdock, Kyle A. Murdock, Mandi L. Murdock, Kyle A. Murdock, Administrator.(Prather, Jerome)
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Att: 1 Proposed Order Proposed Order granting leave to file 2nd amended complaint,
Att: 2 Exhibit Second Amended Complaint
Monday, March 23, 2020
12 12 notice Certificate of Interested Entities, Corporate Disclosure Statement, or Rule 7.1 Disclosures Mon 03/23 11:04 AM
Corporate Disclosure Statement by Monsanto Company identifying Other Affiliate Bayer AG for Monsanto Company. (Hollingsworth, Joe)
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11 11 notice Certificate of Interested Entities, Corporate Disclosure Statement, or Rule 7.1 Disclosures Mon 03/23 11:02 AM
Certificate of Interested Entities by Monsanto Company identifying Other Affiliate Bayer AG for Monsanto Company. (Hollingsworth, Joe)
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10 10 answer Answer to Amended Complaint Mon 03/23 11:00 AM
ANSWER to Amended Complaint filed by Monsanto Company. (Hollingsworth, Joe)
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Friday, February 28, 2020
9 9 notice Certificate of Interested Entities, Corporate Disclosure Statement, or Rule 7.1 Disclosures Fri 02/28 10:43 AM
Certificate of Interested Entities by Estate of Kenzie Elizabeth Murdock, Kyle A. Murdock, Mandi L. Murdock, Kyle A. Murdock, Administrator (Garmer, William)
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Monday, February 24, 2020
8 8 transfer Case Transferred In - District Transfer Mon 02/24 10:34 AM
Case transferred in from District of Kentucky Western; Case Number 5:20-cv-00023. Original file certified copy of transfer order and docket sheet received.
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utility MDL Member Case Mon 02/24 10:52 AM
MEMBER CASE OPENED: re 3:16-md-02741-VC; Western District of Kentucky, 5:20-cv-00023-TBR Estate of Kenzie Elizabeth Murdock, opened in California Northern District as 3:20-cv-01363-VC pursuant to Conditional Transfer Order 188 cc: JPMDL (wsnS-adi, COURT STAFF)
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Friday, February 21, 2020
7 7 CONDITIONAL TRANSFER ORDER No. CTO-188 from ND/CA re MDL 2741. (KJA)
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Monday, February 10, 2020
6 6 AMENDED COMPLAINT against Monsanto Company, filed by Estate of Kenzie Elizabeth Murdock, Mandi L. Murdock, Kyle A. Murdock, Kyle A. Murdock, Administrator. (Garmer, William)
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Friday, February 07, 2020
5 5 SUMMONS Returned Executed by Estate of Kenzie Elizabeth Murdock, Mandi L. Murdock, Kyle A. Murdock, Kyle A. Murdock, Administrator. Monsanto Company served on 2/5/2020, answer due 2/26/2020. (Garmer, William)
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Monday, February 03, 2020
4 4 NOTICE of filing of Civil Cover Sheet by Estate of Kenzie Elizabeth Murdock, Kyle A. Murdock, Mandi L. Murdock, Kyle A. Murdock, Administrator re1 Complaint, (Garmer, William)
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Att: 1 Cover Sheet Civil Cover Sheet
3 3 Summons Issued as to Monsanto Company. Counsel for Plaintiff is responsible for printing and serving the attached issued summons(es). (MNM)
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2 2 Case Assignment (Random Selection): Case Assigned to Senior Judge Thomas B. Russell. (MNM)
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Friday, January 31, 2020
1 1 COMPLAINT against Monsanto Company, filing fee $400, receipt number 0644-3033537, filed by Estate of Kenzie Elizabeth Murdock, Mandi L. Murdock, Kyle A. Murdock, Individually, and Kyle A. Murdock, Administrator. (MNM)
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Att: 1 Exhibit A - Order Appointing Administrator,
Att: 2 Summons Tendered