Consolidated
Lead case: 1:20-md-02974

Georgia Northern District Court
Judge:Leigh Martin May
Case #: 1:21-cv-00397
Nature of Suit367 Torts - Personal Injury - Health Care/Pharmaceutical Personal Injury/Product Liability
Cause28:1332 Diversity-Product Liability
Case Filed:Jan 26, 2021
Terminated:Feb 10, 2021
Case in other court:Washington Western, 3:21-cv-05031
Last checked: Sunday Jul 25, 2021 4:56 AM EDT
Defendant
Coopersurgical Inc
Defendant
Teva Pharmaceuticals USA Inc
Defendant
Teva Women's Health Inc
Defendant
Teva Women's Health LLC
Defendant
The Cooper Companies Inc
Plaintiff
Adriana Phillips-Rowe
Represented By
Douglas Weinmaster
Phillips Law Firm - Wa
contact info
Randi Kassan
Sanders Phillips Grossman Llc -Ny
contact info


Docket last updated: 01/26/2025 11:59 PM EST
Friday, November 15, 2024
36 36 2 pgs order Order on Motion to Appoint Counsel Mon 11/18 3:55 PM
ORDER: Defendants' Consent Motion to Revise Leadership Structure for MDL Proceedings, Doc. No. 731 , is GRANTED. Therefore, the Clerk is directed to substitute Kasey M. Adams, Esq., for Tara L. Blake, Esq., as Co-Lead Counsel for the Cooper Defendants in this action and in all associated cases. Signed by Judge Leigh Martin May on 11/15/2024. Associated Cases: 1:20-md-02974-LMM et al.(tht)
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35 35 1 pgs order Order on Motion to Withdraw as Attorney Mon 11/18 12:41 PM
ORDER granting (730 in 1:20-md-02974-LMM) Tara L. Blake's unopposed motion to withdraw as counsel of record for Defendants CooperSurgical, Inc. and The Cooper Companies, Inc. Signed by Judge Leigh Martin May on 11/15/2024. Associated Cases: 1:20-md-02974-LMM et al. (bgt)
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Thursday, April 25, 2024
misc Clerks Entry of Dismissal Thu 04/25 12:16 PM
Clerk's Entry of Dismissal APPROVING32 Stipulation of Dismissal without prejudice pursuant to Fed.R.Civ.P.41(a)(1)(A)(ii) (tht)
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Friday, January 27, 2023
34 34 1 pgs order Order Allowing Audio/Visual Equipment in the Courtroom Fri 01/27 9:23 AM
ORDER ALLOWING AUDIO/VISUAL EQUIPMENT IN THE COURTROOM on January 20, 2023 and January 31, 2023 at 10:00 a.m. Signed by Judge Leigh Martin May on 1/27/2023. Associated Cases: 1:20-md-02974-LMM et al.(jra)
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Tuesday, January 17, 2023
33 33 1 pgs order Order Tue 01/17 12:23 PM
ORDER: In response to the Court's direction and after they attempted to agree ona mediator, the parties provided the Court with names of suggested mediators. The Court met with the parties to discuss their submissions. Following that meeting, the Court interviewed each of the proposed mediators. Following those interviews, the Court has selected M. Gino Brogdon, Sr. to serve as mediator of this MDL. The Court has informed him of the Court's next inperson conference. He will be joining the parties for lunch via zoom on January 30 and for dinner that evening. The Court will provide further details to the parties regarding Judge Brogdon's appointment at our next conference. Signed by Judge Leigh Martin May on 1/17/2023. Associated Cases: 1:20-md-02974-LMM et al.(jra)
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Thursday, December 15, 2022
32 32 misc Stipulation of Dismissal Thu 12/15 12:07 PM
STIPULATION of Dismissal Without Prejudice by Adriana Phillips-Rowe. (Kassan, Randi)
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Wednesday, August 31, 2022
utility Remark Wed 08/31 3:24 PM
Remark: Counsel should review all Orders docketed in MDL Case No. 1:20-md-2974-LMM. The Court's Case Management Orders and other case-related documents can also be found on the Court's MDL web page: https://www.gand.uscourts.gov/20md2974 (Docket entry spread to all cases.) Associated Cases: 1:20-md-02974-LMM et al.(bnp)
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Wednesday, March 09, 2022
31 31 notice Notice of Appearance Wed 03/09 12:53 PM
NOTICE of Appearance by Frederick M. Erny on behalf of Coopersurgical Inc, Teva Branded Pharmaceutical Products R&D, Inc., Teva Pharmaceuticals USA Inc, Teva Women's Health LLC, The Cooper Companies Inc (Erny, Frederick)
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Tuesday, February 22, 2022
30 30 service Waiver of Service Executed Tue 02/22 3:57 PM
WAIVER OF SERVICE Returned Executed by Adriana Phillips-Rowe. Coopersurgical Inc waiver mailed on 10/21/2021, answer due 12/20/2021. (Kassan, Randi)
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29 29 service Waiver of Service Executed Tue 02/22 3:56 PM
WAIVER OF SERVICE Returned Executed by Adriana Phillips-Rowe. The Cooper Companies Inc waiver mailed on 10/21/2021, answer due 12/20/2021. (Kassan, Randi)
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28 28 service Waiver of Service Executed Tue 02/22 3:55 PM
WAIVER OF SERVICE Returned Executed by Adriana Phillips-Rowe. Teva Branded Pharmaceutical Products R&D, Inc. waiver mailed on 10/21/2021, answer due 12/20/2021. (Kassan, Randi)
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27 27 service Waiver of Service Executed Tue 02/22 3:54 PM
WAIVER OF SERVICE Returned Executed by Adriana Phillips-Rowe. Teva Women's Health LLC waiver mailed on 10/21/2021, answer due 12/20/2021. (Kassan, Randi)
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26 26 service Waiver of Service Executed Tue 02/22 3:52 PM
WAIVER OF SERVICE Returned Executed by Adriana Phillips-Rowe. Teva Pharmaceuticals USA Inc waiver mailed on 10/21/2021, answer due 12/20/2021. (Kassan, Randi)
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Wednesday, September 15, 2021
25 25 2 pgs order Order Setting Hearing on Motion ~Util - Set Deadlines/Hearings Wed 09/15 1:53 PM
CASE MANAGEMENT ORDER REGARDING SEPTEMBER 21, 2021 STATUS CONFERENCE AND MOTION HEARING. It is hereby ORDERED that: (1) The monthly status conference will be conducted remotely via Zoom, and shall begin at 9:00 am EDT on September 21, 2021. (2) The hearing on Defendants' 89 Motion to Dismiss shall be conducted in person and remotely via Zoom. The hearing shall begin immediately following the monthly status conference. (3) Only essential attorneys involved in the briefing and arguments for the Motion to Dismiss or with an active role in the September status conference may be present in court on September 21, 2021. All others should attend virtually via Zoom. Zoom link: https://ganduscourts.zoomgov.com/j/1606260573 Meeting ID: 160 626 0573 Passcode: 123456 Dial by your location: +1 669 254 5252 (San Jose) +1 646 828 7666 (New York) +1 551 285 1373 +1 669 216 1590 (San Jose) Signed by Judge Leigh Martin May on 9/15/2021. (Associated Cases: 1:20-md-02974-LMM et al.) (cmd)
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Monday, August 23, 2021
24 24 minutes Status Conference Mon 08/23 4:56 PM
Minute Entry for proceedings held before Judge Leigh Martin May: Status Conference held on 8/23/2021. The Court held its monthly status conference. The parties are directed to file a proposed scheduling order for the September 21st status conference and motion hearing two weeks prior to the hearing. See transcript for details. Associated Cases: 1:20-md-02974-LMM et al.(Court Reporter Montrell Vann)(tcc)
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Wednesday, August 11, 2021
23 23 service Electronic Summons Issued Wed 08/11 10:36 AM
Electronic Summons Issued as to Coopersurgical Inc, Teva Branded Pharmaceutical Products R&D, Inc., Teva Pharmaceuticals USA Inc, Teva Women's Health LLC, The Cooper Companies Inc. (bnp)
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22 22 service Proposed Summons Wed 08/11 10:16 AM
PROPOSED SUMMONS filed by Adriana Phillips-Rowe(Kassan, Randi)
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Att: 1 Summons Teva Branded Pharmaceutical Products R&D, Inc.,
Att: 2 Summons The Cooper Companies, Inc.,
Att: 3 Summons Teva Women's Health, LLC,
Att: 4 Summons Teva Pharmaceuticals USA, Inc.
21 21 cmp Amended Complaint Wed 08/11 10:07 AM
AMENDED COMPLAINT Short Form Complaint against Coopersurgical Inc, Teva Pharmaceuticals USA Inc, Teva Women's Health LLC, The Cooper Companies Inc, Teva Branded Pharmaceutical Products R&D, Inc. with Jury Demand filed by Adriana Phillips-Rowe.(Kassan, Randi)
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Att: 1 Civil Cover Sheet
Wednesday, July 21, 2021
20 20 2 pgs order Order Wed 07/21 2:16 PM
Case Management Order Regarding Docket Logistics of Filing of Short Form Complaints, Executed Waivers of Service of Summons of Process, and Notices of Appearance in Individual Cases. Signed by Judge Leigh Martin May on 7/21/2021. Associated Cases: 1:20-md-02974-LMM et al.(rjc)
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Thursday, February 18, 2021
19 19 3 pgs order Order on Motion to Appoint Lead Counsel Thu 02/18 2:31 PM
ORDER in case 1:20-md-02974-LMM granting 39 Motion to Appoint Lead Counsel. Frederick M. Erny and Gina M. Saelinger Appointed as lead counsel for defendants. See document for further specifics. Signed by Judge Leigh Martin May on 2/18/2021. Associated Cases: 1:20-md-02974-LMM et al.(tmf)
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18 18 8 pgs order Order on Motion to Appoint Lead Counsel Thu 02/18 2:24 PM
ORDER in case 1:20-md-02974-LMM granting 38 Motion to Appoint Lead Counsel. Erin K Copeland and Timothy Clark Appointed as lead counsel for plaintiffs. See document for further specifics. Signed by Judge Leigh Martin May on 2/18/2021. Associated Cases: 1:20-md-02974-LMM et al.(tmf)
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Wednesday, February 10, 2021
17 17 utility Remark Wed 02/10 12:00 PM
Clerk's Certificate of Mailing re 34 ORDER INITIAL CONFERENCE (as to attached list). Associated Cases: 1:20-md-02974-LMM et al.(tmf)
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16 16 6 pgs order Order ~Util - Set Deadlines/Hearings Wed 02/10 11:19 AM
ORDER INITIAL CONFERENCE: The Court held its Initial Conference in this MDL on February 9, 2021. The below are the orders entered after discussion of these issues at that conference. 1. Leadership structure: After the Court discussed issues concerning the leadership structure with all parties, the Court ORDERED Plaintiffs and Defendants to each file their proposed consent motion and order as to their requested leadership structure and team within 7 days of the date of this order. 2. Future status conferences: The Court will hold status conferences once a month. The next six conferences will take place on the following dates at 10:00 am via zoom: Tuesday, March 9, 2021; Monday, April 12, 2021; Wednesday, May 12, 2021; Monday, June 14, 2021; Tuesday, July 13, 2021; Friday, August 20, 2021. The Court will send out the zoom links prior to the conferences. The parties will submit a proposed consent agenda 3 business days prior to the conference. The parties will also confer as to the format for presenting issues that require additional explanation. When these are necessary, they should also be filed 3 business days before the conference. 3. Stay of responsive pleading obligations: The Court continues the stay of responsive pleading obligations provided for in Section 6(b) of the Court's initial order. 4. Pending motions: The Court DENIES WITHOUT PREJUDICE all pending motions in the individual cases comprising the MDL. These cases are also ADMINISTRATIVELY CLOSED. These terminated motions will later be refiled in accordance with an upcoming Case Management Order. 5. Docketing: All parties are to docket future filings only in the MDL case. The case caption should indicate whether any filing applies to all cases or list the individual cases to which it should apply. 6. Electronic service: The Court ORDERS all attorneys participating in the MDL proceeding to register with the Court's CM/ECF system. Because all attorneys will then receive electronic copies of documents filed in the MDL, the Court ORDERS that electronic service of documents via the Court's CM/ECF system satisfies the obligation of service. Hereafter, unless otherwise ordered, neither the clerk's office nor counsel for the parties shall be obligated to provide service copies of any filings or related orders by U.S. Mail or any other means to attorneys who have not registered with the Court's CM/ECF system. An attorney who is not participating in the MDL and does not want to receive CM/ECF notifications may file a motion to withdraw or a certificate of consent to withdraw in accordance with Local Rule 83.1(E). 7. Initial disclosures: The Court GRANTS the parties' joint request for the Court to excuse the parties from Rule 26(f) initial disclosures; except as to the ParaGard New Drug Application (NDA) that was transferred on or about November 10, 2005, to Duramed Pharmaceuticals, Inc., and produced by TWH, Inc., to plaintiff in the Estrada case. 8. Case management and initial orders: The parties are ORDERED to confer as to proposed orders for the list found herein. See order for further specifics and instructions. Signed by Judge Leigh Martin May on 2/10/2021. Associated Cases: 1:20-md-02974-LMM et al.(tmf)
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utility Terminate Civil Case Wed 02/10 4:17 PM
Civil Case Terminated. (adg)
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Monday, February 08, 2021
15 15 5 pgs order Order Mon 02/08 12:02 PM
AGENDA INITIAL CONFERENCE: Herein is the Court's agenda for the February 9, 2021, meeting. The format of the meeting will be collaborative and additional items may be discussed as needed. Zoom Meeting Link for Initial Conference: https://ganduscourts.zoomgov.com/j/1606612652 Meeting ID: 160 661 2652; Passcode: 123456; Dial by your location: +1 669 254 5252 US (San Jose); +1 646 828 7666 US (New York); +1 551 285 1373 US; +1 669 216 1590 US (San Jose). Signed by Judge Leigh Martin May on 2/8/2021. Associated Cases: 1:20-md-02974-LMM et al.(tmf)
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Friday, January 29, 2021
14 14 notice Notice of Appearance Fri 01/29 1:12 PM
NOTICE of Appearance by Randi Kassan on behalf of Adriana Phillips-Rowe (Kassan, Randi)
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Tuesday, January 26, 2021
13 13 12 pgs order Order Tue 01/26 9:51 AM
PRACTICE AND PROCEDURE ORDER AND NOTICE OF INITIAL CONFERENCE: The Court will hold the initial case management conference via videoconference on February 9, 2021, at 10:00 a.m. (instructions found herein). Counsel will submit to the Court by January 25, 2021, a brief consolidated written statement indicating their preliminary understanding of the facts involved in the litigation and the critical factual and legal issues. Counsel will submit to the Court by January 25, 2021, a list of all companies affiliated with the parties and all counsel associated in the litigation. After the initial conference, all attorneys participating in these cases will be required to be registered with the Court's CM/ECF system. See order for further specifics and instructions. Signed by Judge Leigh Martin May on 1/7/2021. (tmf)
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12 12 5 pgs order Order Tue 01/26 9:43 AM
NINTH AMENDMENT TO GENERAL ORDER 20-01 RE: COURT OPERATIONS UNDER THE EXIGENT CIRCUMSTANCES CREATED BY COVID-19 AND RELATED CORONA VIRUS. Signed by Judge Thomas W. Thrash, Jr. on 12/08/20. (aar)
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11 11 transfer Case Transferred In - District Transfer Tue 01/26 9:42 AM
Case transferred in from District of Washington Western; Case Number 3:21-cv-05031. Original file certified copy of transfer order and docket sheet received.
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utility Clerks Certificate of Mailing Tue 01/26 9:45 AM
Clerk's Certificate of Mailing as to Adriana Phillips-Rowe re12 Order. (aar)
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utility Clerks Certificate of Mailing Tue 01/26 9:54 AM
Clerk's Certificate of Mailing as to Douglas Weinmaster re13 Order. (tmf)
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Monday, January 25, 2021
10 10 MDL 2974 CONDITIONAL TRANSFER ORDER (CTO-5); In re PARAGARD IUD PRODUCTS LIABILITY; Northern District of Georgia; assigned to Judge Leigh Martin May. (PM) [Transferred from Washington Western on 1/26/2021.]
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Thursday, January 14, 2021
9 9 AFFIDAVIT of Service of Summons and Complaint on THE COOPER COMPANIES, INC. on 1/13/2021, filed by Plaintiff Adriana Phillips-Rowe. (Weinmaster, Douglas) [Transferred from Washington Western on 1/26/2021.]
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8 8 AFFIDAVIT of Service of Summons and Complaint on TEVA WOMEN'S HEALTH, LLC on 1/13/2021, filed by Plaintiff Adriana Phillips-Rowe. (Weinmaster, Douglas) [Transferred from Washington Western on 1/26/2021.]
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7 7 AFFIDAVIT of Service of Summons and Complaint on TEVA WOMEN'S HEALTH, INC. d/b/a TEVA WOMEN'S HEALTH, LLC on 1/13/2021, filed by Plaintiff Adriana Phillips-Rowe. (Weinmaster, Douglas) [Transferred from Washington Western on 1/26/2021.]
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6 6 AFFIDAVIT of Service of Summons and Complaint on TEVA PHARMACEUTICALS USA, INC. on 1/13/2021, filed by Plaintiff Adriana Phillips-Rowe. (Weinmaster, Douglas) [Transferred from Washington Western on 1/26/2021.]
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5 5 AFFIDAVIT of Service of Summons and Complaint on COOPERSURGICAL, INC on 1/13/2021, filed by Plaintiff Adriana Phillips-Rowe. (Weinmaster, Douglas) [Transferred from Washington Western on 1/26/2021.]
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Tuesday, January 12, 2021
4 4 STANDING ORDER for Civil Cases Assigned to Judge Richard A. Jones. (VE) [Transferred from Washington Western on 1/26/2021.]
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3 3 Summons(es) Electronically Issued as to defendant(s) Coopersurgical Inc, Teva Pharmaceuticals USA Inc, Teva Women's Health Inc, Teva Women's Health LLC, The Cooper Companies Inc.(RE) [Transferred from Washington Western on 1/26/2021.]
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Att: 1 Summons- Teva Pharmaceuticals USA Inc,
Att: 2 Summons-Teva Women's Health LLC,
Att: 3 Summons-Coopersurgical Inc,
Att: 4 Summons-The Cooper Companies Inc
NOTICE TO FILER: ***Case Terminated-Incorrect Division*** Civil case number 2:21-cv-00028 has been terminated. The incorrect divisional office was selected by the filer upon case opening. This case has now been assigned a Tacoma case number. All future filings shall bear the following case number: 3:21-cv-05031-RAJ. Before initiating a new case, please review the[LINK:Attorney Case Opening Guide (PDF)] to determine the correct divisional jurisdiction. (RE) [Transferred from Washington Western on 1/26/2021.]
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Monday, January 11, 2021
2 2 CIVIL COVER SHEET ; filed by Plaintiff Adriana Phillips-Rowe. (Weinmaster, Douglas) [Transferred from Washington Western on 1/26/2021.]
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Friday, January 08, 2021
1 1 COMPLAINT against defendant(s) All Defendants Plaintiffs with JURY DEMAND Related [+], filed by Adriana Phillips-Rowe.(Weinmaster, Douglas) Modified on 1/13/2021 to update parties filing is against (KB). [Transferred from Washington Western on 1/26/2021.]
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Att: 1 Summons,
Att: 2 Summons,
Att: 3 Summons,
Att: 4 Summons,
Att: 5 Summons