CACCIA et al v. MONSANTO COMPANY et al
Consolidated
Lead case: 3:16-md-02741
Lead case: 3:16-md-02741
| California Northern District Court | |
| Judge: | Vince Chhabria |
| Case #: | 3:20-cv-01915 |
| Nature of Suit | 365 Torts - Personal Injury - Product Liability |
| Cause | 28:1332 Diversity-Product Liability |
| Case Filed: | Mar 18, 2020 |
| Terminated: | Mar 12, 2025 |
| Case in other court: | New Jersey, 1:20-cv-01358 |
| Last checked: Monday Sep 14, 2020 4:48 AM PDT |
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Defendant
Monsanto Company
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Represented By
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Defendant
ABC Corporations
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Plaintiff
Holly Caccia
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Represented By
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Plaintiff
Michael J. Caccia
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| Docket last updated: 04/16/2025 11:59 PM PDT |
| Wednesday, March 12, 2025 | ||
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order
Order on Stipulation
Wed 03/12 3:47 PM
ORDER by Judge Vince Chhabria granting 19296 Stipulation of Dismissal. Associated cases: 3:16-md-02741-VC; 3:20-cv-01915-VC. (crblc4, COURT STAFF) Any non-CM/ECF Participants have been served by First Class Mail to the addresses of record listed on the Notice of Electronic Filing (NEF) |
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utility
MDL Member Case Closed
Wed 03/12 6:24 PM
MDL MEMBER CASE CLOSED: Pursuant to the Court's order of 3/12/2025 in the MDL 3:16-md-02741-VC master file (dkt. #20335), civil case no. 3:20-cv-01915-VC is terminated. cc: JPMDL (tn, COURT STAFF) |
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| Friday, December 27, 2024 | ||
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order
Order
Fri 12/27 7:03 AM
ORDER: The documents at Dkt. No. 19296 , 19440 , and 19462 , 16-md-02741, must also be filed on the individual member case dockets, 20-cv-01915 and 19-cv-07128. Signed by Judge Vince Chhabria on 12/27/2024. (This is a text-only entry generated by the court. There is no document associated with this entry.) (crblc4, COURT STAFF) Any non-CM/ECF Participants have been served by First Class Mail to the addresses of record listed on the Notice of Electronic Filing (NEF) |
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| Wednesday, May 29, 2024 | ||
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order
Order
Wed 05/29 1:22 PM
SUGGESTION OF REMAND TO TRANSFEROR COURT FOR CACCIA ACTION. Associated Cases: 20-cv-01915-VC, 16-md-02741-VC. Signed by Judge Vince Chhabria on 5/29/2024. (crblc4, COURT STAFF) Any non-CM/ECF Participants have been served by First Class Mail to the addresses of record listed on the Notice of Electronic Filing (NEF) |
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| Monday, May 06, 2024 | ||
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order
Order on Motion for Miscellaneous Relief Order on Motion for Summary Judgment
Mon 05/06 5:16 PM
PRETRIAL ORDER NO. 291: ORDER DENYING MOTIONS TO EXCLUDE EXPERTS BRAUNSTEIN, CLARK, AND SAWYER. Associated Cases: 3:16-md-02741-VC, 3:20-cv-01915-VC, 3:20-cv-03719-VC. (crblc4, COURT STAFF) Any non-CM/ECF Participants have been served by First Class Mail to the addresses of record listed on the Notice of Electronic Filing (NEF) |
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| Friday, April 26, 2024 | ||
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trial
Admitted Exhibits
Fri 04/26 3:08 PM
ADMITTED EXHIBITS re 04/24/24 Daubert Hearing for Drs Marc Braunstein and Luoping Zhang by Monsanto Company.. (Stekloff, Brian) |
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misc
Transcript
Fri 04/26 9:26 AM
Transcript of Remote Zoom Videoconference Proceedings held on April 24, 2024, before Judge Vince Chhabria. Court Reporter Ana Dub, CSR 7445, RDR, RMR, CRR, CCRR, CRG, CCG, telephone number 415-290-1651; ana_dub@cand.uscourts.gov. Per General Order No. 59 and Judicial Conference policy, this transcript may be viewed only at the Clerk's Office public terminal or may be purchased through the Court Reporter until the deadline for the Release of Transcript Restriction. After that date, it may be obtained through PACER. Any Notice of Intent to Request Redaction, if required, is due no later than 5 business days from date of this filing. Release of Transcript Restriction set for 7/25/2024. (amd, COURT STAFF) |
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| Wednesday, April 24, 2024 | ||
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Evidentiary Hearing ~Util - Set Deadlines/Hearings
Fri 04/26 12:08 PM
Minute Entry for proceedings held before Judge Vince Chhabria: Evidentiary Hearing re (17599 in 3:16-md-02741-VC), (18022 in 3:16-md-02741-VC), (17598 in 3:16-md-02741-VC), (14 in 3:20-cv-01915-VC), (68 in 3:20-cv-03719-VC), (51 in 3:20-cv-03719-VC), held via Zoom on 4/24/2024. Total Time in Court: 3 hours, 43 minutes. Court Reporter: Ana Dub. Plaintiff Attorney: Gibbs Henderson, Erin Wood (Bulone), Lou Devoto (Caccia). Defendant Attorney: Brian Stekloff, Keri Arnold. (bxs, COURT STAFF) (Date Filed: 4/24/2024) |
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Log
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Clerk's Notice ~Util - Set Motion and Deadlines/Hearings ~Util - Teleconference Zoom
Wed 04/24 7:56 AM
CLERK'S NOTICE CONVERTING 4/24/2024 IN-PERSON HEARING TO ZOOM. (17599 in 3:16-md-02741-VC) MOTION to Exclude Testimony of Plaintiff's Specific Cause Expert Dr. Marc Braunstein, (18022 in 3:16-md-02741-VC) MOTION to Exclude the Testimony of Dr. Luoping Zhang, (17598 in 3:16-md-02741-VC) MOTION to Exclude Testimony of Plaintiff's Specific Cause Expert Dr. Marc Braunstein and MOTION for Summary Judgment. (14 in 3:20-cv-01915-VC) MOTION to Exclude Testimony of Plaintiff's Specific Cause Expert Dr. Marc Braustein, (68 in 3:20-cv-03719-VC) MOTION to Exclude the Testimony of Dr. Luoping Zhang, (51 in 3:20-cv-03719-VC) MOTION to Exclude Testimony of Plaintiff's Specific Cause Expert Dr. March Braunstein and MOTION for Summary Judgment. Motion Hearing set for 4/24/2024 at 10:00 AM by Videoconference Only before Judge Vince Chhabria. This proceeding will be held via a Zoom webinar. Webinar Access: All counsel, members of the public, and media may access the webinar information at [LINK:https://www.cand.uscourts.gov/vc] General Order 58. Persons granted access to court proceedings held by telephone or videoconference are reminded that photographing, recording, and rebroadcasting of court proceedings, including screenshots or other visual copying of a hearing, is absolutely prohibited. Zoom Guidance and Setup: [LINK:https://www.cand.uscourts.gov/zoom/] . (This is a text-only entry generated by the court. There is no document associated with this entry.) (bxs, COURT STAFF) Any non-CM/ECF Participants have been served by First Class Mail to the addresses of record listed on the Notice of Electronic Filing (NEF) |
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| Wednesday, April 17, 2024 | ||
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Clerk's Notice ~Util - Set Motion and Deadlines/Hearings
Wed 04/17 12:10 PM
CLERK'S NOTICE RE DKT. 18218 - 4/24/2024 HEARINGS. (17599 in 3:16-md-02741-VC) MOTION to Exclude Testimony of Plaintiff's Specific Cause Expert Dr. Marc Braunstein, (18022 in 3:16-md-02741-VC) MOTION to Exclude the Testimony of Dr. Luoping Zhang, (17598 in 3:16-md-02741-VC) MOTION to Exclude Testimony of Plaintiff's Specific Cause Expert Dr. Marc Braunstein and MOTION for Summary Judgment. (14 in 3:20-cv-01915-VC) MOTION to Exclude Testimony of Plaintiff's Specific Cause Expert Dr. Marc Braustein, (68 in 3:20-cv-03719-VC) MOTION to Exclude the Testimony of Dr. Luoping Zhang, (51 in 3:20-cv-03719-VC) MOTION to Exclude Testimony of Plaintiff's Specific Cause Expert Dr. March Braunstein and MOTION for Summary Judgment. Motion Hearing set for 4/24/2024 at 10:00 AM in San Francisco, Courtroom 04, 17th Floor before Judge Vince Chhabria. (This is a text-only entry generated by the court. There is no document associated with this entry.) (bxs, COURT STAFF) Any non-CM/ECF Participants have been served by First Class Mail to the addresses of record listed on the Notice of Electronic Filing (NEF) |
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| Tuesday, April 16, 2024 | ||
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order
Order on Administrative Motion per Civil Local Rule 7-11
Tue 04/16 9:55 AM
ORDER ON (18197) and (18201) MOTIONS TO ALTER DAUBERT HEARING SCHEDULE by Judge Vince Chhabria. Associated Cases: 3:16-md-02741-VC, 3:19-cv-03837-VC, 3:20-cv-01915-VC, 3:20-cv-03719-VC. (crblc4, COURT STAFF) Any non-CM/ECF Participants have been served by First Class Mail to the addresses of record listed on the Notice of Electronic Filing (NEF) |
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| Thursday, April 11, 2024 | ||
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motion
Administrative Motion per Civil Local Rule 7-11
Thu 04/11 1:19 PM
Joint ADMINISTRATIVE MOTION To Reschedule Hearing re22 Order, Setting Hearings filed by Holly Caccia, Michael J. Caccia. Responses due by 4/15/2024.(Henderson, Gibbs) |
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Att: 1
Exhibit A - Email from B. Sketloff to E. Wood,
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Proposed Order
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Clerk's Notice ~Util - Set Motion and Deadlines/Hearings
Tue 04/09 2:17 PM
CLERK'S NOTICE RE DKT 18179 - 5/3/2024 HEARINGS. (17603 in 3:16-md-02741-VC) MOTION to Exclude Testimony of Dr. Samuel Berkman, (17599 in 3:16-md-02741-VC) MOTION to Exclude Testimony of Plaintiff's Specific Cause Expert Dr. Marc Braunstein, (17598 in 3:16-md-02741-VC) MOTION to Exclude Testimony of Plaintiff's Specific Cause Expert Dr. Marc Braunstein and MOTION for Summary Judgment. (19 in 3:19-cv-03837-VC) MOTION to Exclude Testimony of Dr. Samuel Berkman, (14 in 3:20-cv-01915-VC) MOTION to Exclude Testimony of Plaintiff's Specific Cause Expert Dr. Marc Braustein, (51 in 3:20-cv-03719-VC) MOTION to Exclude Testimony of Plaintiff's Specific Cause Expert Dr. March Braunstein and MOTION for Summary Judgment. Motion Hearing set for 5/3/2024 at 10:00 AM in San Francisco, Courtroom 04, 17th Floor before Judge Vince Chhabria. (This is a text-only entry generated by the court. There is no document associated with this entry.) (bxs, COURT STAFF) Any non-CM/ECF Participants have been served by First Class Mail to the addresses of record listed on the Notice of Electronic Filing (NEF) |
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Order
Tue 04/09 12:11 PM
ORDER SETTING HEARINGS ON CERTAIN WAVE 6 DAUBERT MOTIONS. Signed by Judge Vince Chhabria on 4/9/2024. Associated Cases: 20-cv-03719-VC, 20-cv-01915-VC, 19-cv-03837-VC, 16-md-02741-VC. (crblc4, COURT STAFF) Any non-CM/ECF Participants have been served by First Class Mail to the addresses of record listed on the Notice of Electronic Filing (NEF) |
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| Monday, March 11, 2024 | ||
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order
Order on Administrative Motion per Civil Local Rule 7-11 Order on Motion for Extension of Time to File Order on Motion to Continue
Mon 03/11 6:07 PM
ORDER by Judge Vince Chhabria granting (17958) and (17959) Motions to Continue Daubert Hearings. Associated Cases: 3:16-md-02741-VC, 3:19-cv-03837-VC, 3:19-cv-03837-VC, 3:20-cv-03719-VC. (crblc4, COURT STAFF) Any non-CM/ECF Participants have been served by First Class Mail to the addresses of record listed on the Notice of Electronic Filing (NEF) |
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| Friday, February 23, 2024 | ||
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Clerk's Notice ~Util - Set Motion and Deadlines/Hearings
Fri 02/23 5:05 PM
CLERK'S NOTICE RE WAVE 6 DAUBERT HEARINGS. (17598, 17615, 17603, 17599 in 3:16-md-02741-VC) MOTION to Exclude Testimony of Plaintiff's Specific Cause Expert Dr. Marc Braunstein and MOTION for Summary Judgment, MOTION to Exclude Testimony of Dr. Richard DeGrandchamp, MOTION to Exclude Testimony of Dr. Samuel Berkman, MOTION to Exclude Testimony of Plaintiff's Specific Cause Expert Dr. Marc Braunstein (19 in 3:19-cv-03837-VC, 14 in 3:20-cv-01915-VC, 51 & 52 in 3:20-cv-03719-VC) MOTION to Exclude Testimony of Dr. Samuel Berkman, MOTION to Exclude Testimony of Plaintiff's Specific Cause Expert Dr. Marc Braustein, MOTION to Exclude Testimony of Plaintiff's Specific Cause Expert Dr. March Braunstein and MOTION for Summary Judgment, MOTION to Exclude Testimony of Dr. Richard DeGrandchamp. Motion Hearing set for 3/25/2024 & 3/26/2024 at 10:00 AM in San Francisco, Courtroom 04, 17th Floor before Judge Vince Chhabria. (This is a text-only entry generated by the court. There is no document associated with this entry.) ,(bxs, COURT STAFF) Any non-CM/ECF Participants have been served by First Class Mail to the addresses of record listed on the Notice of Electronic Filing (NEF) |
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Order
Fri 02/23 3:53 PM
ORDER RE: WAVE 6 DAUBERT HEARINGS. Signed by Judge Vince Chhabria on 2/23/2024. (crblc4, COURT STAFF) Any non-CM/ECF Participants have been served by First Class Mail to the addresses of record listed on the Notice of Electronic Filing (NEF) |
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order
Order on Motion for Leave to File
Fri 02/16 11:51 AM
Order by Judge Vince Chhabria granting (17894) Motion for Leave to File Sur-Reply. Associated Cases: 3:16-md-02741-VC, 3:20-cv-01915-VC. (crblc4, COURT STAFF) Any non-CM/ECF Participants have been served by First Class Mail to the addresses of record listed on the Notice of Electronic Filing (NEF) |
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| Tuesday, February 13, 2024 | ||
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notice
Notice (Other)
Tue 02/13 4:39 PM
NOTICE by Monsanto Company -- Defendant Monsanto Company's Opposition to Plaintiffs' Motion for Leave to file Sur-Reply to Motion to Exclude Testimony of Dr. Braunstein(Hsu, Linda) |
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Proposed Order
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| Monday, January 22, 2024 | ||
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Reply to Opposition/Response
Mon 01/22 5:54 PM
REPLY -- Defendant Monsanto Company's Reply in support of its Motion to Exclude Testimony of Plaintiff's Specific Cause Expert Dr. Marc Braustein filed byMonsanto Company.(Hsu, Linda) |
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Declaration,
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Exhibit D,
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Exhibit E
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| Monday, January 08, 2024 | ||
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respm
Opposition/Response to Motion
Mon 01/08 7:02 AM
OPPOSITION/RESPONSE filed byHolly Caccia, Michael J. Caccia.(DeVoto, Louis) |
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Declaration Declaration of Louis J. DeVoto, Esq.,
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Exhibit A,
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Exhibit B,
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Exhibit C,
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Exhibit D,
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Exhibit E
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| Wednesday, December 13, 2023 | ||
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motion
Miscellaneous Relief
Wed 12/13 3:00 PM
MOTION to Exclude Testimony of Plaintiff's Specific Cause Expert Dr. Marc Braustein filed by Monsanto Company. Motion Hearing set for 3/1/2024 10:00 AM in San Francisco, Courtroom 04, 17th Floor before Judge Vince Chhabria. Responses due by 1/8/2024. Replies due by 1/22/2024.(Hsu, Linda) |
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Declaration,
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Exhibit A,
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Exhibit B,
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Exhibit C
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| Monday, December 11, 2023 | ||
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motion
Miscellaneous Relief
Mon 12/11 3:11 PM
MOTION to Exclude Testimony of Dr. William Sawyer filed by Monsanto Company. Motion Hearing set for 3/1/2024 10:00 AM in San Francisco, Courtroom 04, 17th Floor before Judge Vince Chhabria. Responses due by 12/26/2023. Replies due by 1/2/2024. (Hsu, Linda) |
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| Wednesday, April 15, 2020 | ||
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notice
Certificate of Interested Entities, Corporate Disclosure Statement, or Rule 7.1 Disclosures
Wed 04/15 6:43 AM
Corporate Disclosure Statement by Monsanto Company identifying Other Affiliate Bayer AG for Monsanto Company. (Hollingsworth, Joe) |
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notice
Certificate of Interested Entities, Corporate Disclosure Statement, or Rule 7.1 Disclosures
Wed 04/15 6:42 AM
Certificate of Interested Entities by Monsanto Company identifying Other Affiliate Bayer AG for Monsanto Company. (Hollingsworth, Joe) |
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answer
Answer to Amended Complaint
Wed 04/15 6:41 AM
ANSWER to Amended Complaint byMonsanto Company. (Hollingsworth, Joe) |
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| Friday, March 20, 2020 | ||
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service
Certificate/Proof of Service
Fri 03/20 8:12 AM
CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE by HOLLY CACCIA, MICHAEL J. CACCIA re7 Order,8 Case Transferred In - District Transfer (DeVoto, Louis) |
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| Thursday, March 19, 2020 | ||
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transfer
Case Transferred In - District Transfer
Thu 03/19 2:56 PM
Case transferred in from District of New Jersey; Case Number 1:20-cv-01358. Original file certified copy of transfer order and docket sheet received. |
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| Wednesday, March 18, 2020 | ||
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Order of MDL Panel (CTO 194) transferring case to the District of California Northern. (dd, )
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MDL Member Case
Thu 03/19 3:01 PM
MEMBER CASE OPENED: USDC-New Jersey, CV 1:20-cv-1358, Caccia et al v. Monsanto Company, Opened in California Northern District as 20-cv-1915 VC pursuant to Conditional Transfer Order CTO-194 cc: JPMDL (hdjS, COURT STAFF) |
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| Tuesday, March 10, 2020 | ||
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SUMMONS Returned Executed by MICHAEL J. CACCIA, HOLLY CACCIA. MONSANTO COMPANY served on 3/4/2020, answer due 3/25/2020. (DEVOTO, LOUIS)
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| Monday, March 02, 2020 | ||
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AMENDED COMPLAINT against MONSANTO COMPANY, filed by MICHAEL J. CACCIA, HOLLY CACCIA.(DEVOTO, LOUIS)
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ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE. Plaintiffs shall have fifteen (15) days to amend their complaint to properly comply with 28 U.S.C. § 1332. Signed by Judge Noel L. Hillman on 3/2/2020. (dmr)
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| Friday, February 28, 2020 | ||
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SUMMONS Returned Executed by MICHAEL J. CACCIA, HOLLY CACCIA. MONSANTO COMPANY served on 2/26/2020, answer due 3/18/2020. (DEVOTO, LOUIS)
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| Monday, February 10, 2020 | ||
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SUMMONS ISSUED as to MONSANTO COMPANY. Attached is the official court Summons, please fill out Defendant and Plaintiffs attorney information and serve. (cry, )
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COMPLAINT against ABC CORPORATIONS #1-10, JOHN DOES #1-10, MONSANTO COMPANY ( Filing and Admin fee $ 400 receipt number CAM011082) with JURY DEMAND, filed by MICHAEL J. CACCIA, HOLLY CACCIA.(cry, )
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Att: 1
Civil Cover Sheet,
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Exhibit A
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| Order in all cases in which the basis of jurisdiction is 28 U.S.C. 1332, Diversity of Citizenship: Whether or not the Court issues an Order to Show Cause or other Order directing the filing of an amended pleading or removal petition on the issue of jurisdiction, the parties in all diversity cases are required to complete and file a Joint Certification of the Citizenship of the Parties,[LINK:click here] , no later than the first Rule 16 conference.. Signed by Judge Noel L. Hillman on 2/10/2020. (cry, ) | ||