Consolidated
Lead case: 3:22-md-03036

North Carolina Western District Court
Judge:Robert J Conrad, Jr
Referred: David S Cayer
Case #: 3:22-cv-00399
Nature of Suit367 Torts - Personal Injury - Health Care/Pharmaceutical Personal Injury/Product Liability
Cause28:1332 Diversity-Product Liability
Case Filed:Aug 12, 2022
Terminated:Sep 13, 2022
Case in other court:Louisiana Middle, 3:22-cv-00210
Last checked: Friday Feb 10, 2023 11:25 AM EST
Defendant
Merck & Co., Inc.
Represented By
Dino S. Sangiamo
Venable LLP
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Sally Wiest Bryan
Venable LLP
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Janika D. Polk
Kuchler Polk Weiner, LLC
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Defendant
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
Represented By
Dino S. Sangiamo
Venable LLP
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Sally Wiest Bryan
Venable LLP
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Janika D. Polk
Kuchler Polk Weiner, LLC
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Plaintiff
Nalon A. Soileau
Represented By
Jessica Ann Reynolds
Pendley, Baudin & Coffin, L.L.P.
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Tracy Lynn Turner
Pendley, Baudin & Coffin, LLP
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Jessica Ann Perez
Pendley, Baudin & Coffin, L.L.P.
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Docket last updated: 01/21/2025 11:59 PM EST
Friday, July 21, 2023
32 32 answer Answer to Amended Complaint Fri 07/21 10:58 AM
ANSWER to31 Amended Complaint by Merck & Co., Inc., Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC.(Sangiamo, Dino)
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Friday, June 30, 2023
31 31 cmp Amended Complaint Fri 06/30 10:16 AM
AMENDED COMPLAINT with Jury Demand against Merck & Co., Inc., Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC, filed by Nalon A. Soileau.(Turner, Tracy)
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Friday, January 06, 2023
30 30 cmp Amended Complaint Fri 01/06 6:40 PM
AMENDED COMPLAINT with Jury Demand against Nalon A. Soileau, filed by Nalon A. Soileau.(Turner, Tracy)
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Friday, October 14, 2022
utility Case Assigned/Reassigned Fri 10/14 12:05 PM
Case reassigned to Magistrate Judge David S. Cayer. Magistrate Judge David Keesler no longer assigned to the case. This is your only notice - you will not receive a separate document. (brl)
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Tuesday, September 13, 2022
29 29 1 pgs order Order Tue 09/13 7:55 AM
ORDER of Administrative Close Out of Member Cases. Signed by District Judge Robert J. Conrad, Jr on 9/12/2022. (brl)
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Friday, September 09, 2022
28 28 notice Notice of Appearance Fri 09/09 9:16 AM
NOTICE of Appearance by Dino S. Sangiamo on behalf of Merck & Co, Inc., Merck Sharp & Dohme (Sangiamo, Dino)
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27 27 notice Notice of Appearance Fri 09/09 9:08 AM
NOTICE of Appearance by Sally Wiest Bryan on behalf of Merck & Co, Inc., Merck Sharp & Dohme (Bryan, Sally)
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Monday, August 15, 2022
notice Notice of Hearing Mon 08/15 9:35 AM
NOTICE of Hearing: Pretrial Conference set for 10/11/2022 11:00 AM in Courtroom #8, 401 W Trade St, Charlotte, NC 28202 before District Judge Robert J. Conrad Jr. This is your only notice - you will not receive a separate document. (brl)
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Friday, August 12, 2022
26 26 8 pgs order Order Fri 08/12 1:04 PM
FIRST PRETRIAL ORDER. Signed by District Judge Robert J. Conrad, Jr on 8/9/22. (rth)
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25 25 transfer Case Transferred In - District Transfer Fri 08/12 12:22 PM
Case transferred in from District of Louisiana Middle; Case Number 3:22-cv-00210. Original electronic file and docket sheet received.
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utility Case Assigned/Reassigned Fri 08/12 12:31 PM
Case assigned to District Judge Robert J. Conrad, Jr and Magistrate Judge David Keesler. Notice: You must click this link to retrieve the[LINK:Case Assignment Packet] . This is your only notice - you will not receive a separate document. (rth)
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Thursday, August 11, 2022
24 24 transfer MDL Transfer Order Fri 08/12 8:50 AM
Order Transferring Case to JPML Court.(EDC) [Transferred from Louisiana Middle on 8/12/2022.]
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Att: 1 Transfer Order
Monday, August 08, 2022
23 23 ORDER granting21 Motion to Enroll Additional Attorney. Added attorney Matthew Palmer Lambert for Nalon A. Soileau. Signed by Magistrate Judge Erin Wilder-Doomes on 8/8/2022. (This is a TEXT ENTRY ONLY. There is no hyperlink or PDF document associated with this entry.) (BLR) [Transferred from Louisiana Middle on 8/12/2022.]
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22 22 Initial Conditional Transfer Order from the JPML Panel (NLT) [Transferred from Louisiana Middle on 8/12/2022.]
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Att: 1 Minute Entry
21 21 MOTION to Enroll M. Palmer Lambert as Additional Attorney by Nalon A. Soileau(Coffin, Christopher) [Transferred from Louisiana Middle on 8/12/2022.]
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Att: 1 Proposed Order Propose Order
MOTION(S) REFERRED:21 MOTION to Enroll M. Palmer Lambert as Additional Attorney . This motion is now pending before the USMJ. (DCB) [Transferred from Louisiana Middle on 8/12/2022.]
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Friday, August 05, 2022
20 20 AMENDED COMPLAINT against All Defendants, filed by Nalon A. Soileau.(Coffin, Christopher) [Transferred from Louisiana Middle on 8/12/2022.]
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Thursday, August 04, 2022
19 19 Notice to Counsel: The Scheduling Conference set for 8/11/2022 is CANCELED pending review of the18 Status Report. (This is a TEXT ENTRY ONLY. There is no hyperlink or PDF document associated with this entry.) (BLR) [Transferred from Louisiana Middle on 8/12/2022.]
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Thursday, July 28, 2022
18 18 STATUS REPORT by Merck & Co., Inc., Merck Sharp & Dohme Corp.. (Polk, Janika) [Transferred from Louisiana Middle on 8/12/2022.]
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Tuesday, July 19, 2022
17 17 MOTION for Leave to Substitute Their Incorrect Pleading by All Defendants(Polk, Janika) Modified on 7/21/2022 to edit text. (EDC). [Transferred from Louisiana Middle on 8/12/2022.]
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Att: 1 Memorandum in Support,
Att: 2 Proposed Pleading; Exhibit 1,
Att: 3 Proposed Order
16 16 NOTICE OF NON-COMPLIANCE with LR 7(g) as to14 Motion to Dismiss for Failure to State a Claim. REQUIRED CORRECTION: A combined Motion for Leave to Exceed the Page Limits and Motion to Substitute the Incorrect Pleading must filed within 24 hours of this notice. Otherwise, the original filing may be stricken by the Court without further notice. (EDC) [Transferred from Louisiana Middle on 8/12/2022.]
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Friday, July 15, 2022
15 15 First MOTION Request For Judicial Notice by All Defendants(Polk, Janika) [Transferred from Louisiana Middle on 8/12/2022.]
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Att: 1 Proposed Order
14 14 First MOTION to Dismiss for Failure to State a Claim by All Defendants(Polk, Janika) [Transferred from Louisiana Middle on 8/12/2022.]
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Att: 1 Memorandum in Support,
Att: 2 Proposed Order,
Att: 3 Exhibit Ex. A (Notice Requested),
Att: 4 Exhibit Ex. B (Notice Requested),
Att: 5 Exhibit Ex. C (Notice Requested),
Att: 6 Exhibit Ex. D (Notice Requested),
Att: 7 Exhibit Ex. E (Notice Requested),
Att: 8 Exhibit Ex. F (Notice Requested),
Att: 9 Exhibit Ex. G (Notice Requested),
Att: 10 Exhibit Ex. H (Notice Requested),
Att: 11 Exhibit Ex. I (Notice Requested),
Att: 12 Exhibit Ex. J (Notice Requested),
Att: 13 Exhibit Ex. K (Notice Requested),
Att: 14 Exhibit Ex. L (Notice Requested),
Att: 15 Exhibit Ex. M (Notice Requested),
Att: 16 Exhibit Ex. N (Notice Requested),
Att: 17 Exhibit Ex. O (Notice Requested),
Att: 18 Exhibit Ex. P (Notice Requested),
Att: 19 Exhibit Ex. Q (Notice Requested),
Att: 20 Exhibit Ex. R (Notice Requested),
Att: 21 Exhibit Ex. S (Notice Requested),
Att: 22 Exhibit Ex. T (Notice Requested),
Att: 23 Exhibit Ex. U (Notice Requested),
Att: 24 Exhibit Ex. V (Notice Requested),
Att: 25 Exhibit Ex. W (Notice Requested),
Att: 26 Exhibit Ex. X (Notice Requested),
Att: 27 Exhibit Ex. Y (Notice Requested),
Att: 28 Exhibit Ex. Z (Notice Requested),
Att: 29 Exhibit Ex. AA (Notice Requested),
Att: 30 Exhibit Ex. BB (Notice Requested),
Att: 31 Exhibit Ex. CC(Notice Requested),
Att: 32 Exhibit Ex. DD (Notice Requested),
Att: 33 Exhibit Ex. EE (Notice Requested),
Att: 34 Exhibit Ex. FF (Notice Requested),
Att: 35 Exhibit Ex. GG (Notice Requested),
Att: 36 Exhibit Ex. HH (Notice Requested),
Att: 37 Exhibit Ex. II (Notice Requested),
Att: 38 Exhibit Ex. JJ (Notice Requested),
Att: 39 Exhibit Ex. KK (Notice Requested),
Att: 40 Exhibit Ex. LL (Notice Requested),
Att: 41 Exhibit Ex. MM (Notice Requested),
Att: 42 Exhibit Ex. NN (Notice Requested),
Att: 43 Exhibit Ex. OO (Notice Requested),
Att: 44 Exhibit Ex. PP (Notice Requested),
Att: 45 Exhibit Ex. QQ (Notice Requested)
13 13 Corporate Disclosure Statement by Merck & Co., Inc., Merck Sharp & Dohme Corp. identifying Corporate Parent Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC for Merck Sharp & Dohme Corp.. (Polk, Janika) [Transferred from Louisiana Middle on 8/12/2022.]
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Wednesday, June 29, 2022
12 12 ORDER granting11 Motion for Dino S. Sangiamo to Appear Pro Hac Vice. ATTENTION: Local counsel shall provide the following link to those attorneys granted leave to proceed pro hac vice in the Middle District of Louisiana who choose to register for e-file access www.lamd.uscourts.gov/pro-hac-vice-e-filing-registration. Signed by Magistrate Judge Erin Wilder-Doomes on 6/29/2022. (This is a TEXT ENTRY ONLY. There is no hyperlink or PDF document associated with this entry.) (BLR) [Transferred from Louisiana Middle on 8/12/2022.]
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MOTION(S) REFERRED:11 Ex Parte MOTION for Dino S. Sangiamo to Appear Pro Hac Vice (Filing fee $100.00, Receipt Number ALAMDC-2443823). This motion is now pending before the USMJ. (EDC) [Transferred from Louisiana Middle on 8/12/2022.]
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Tuesday, June 28, 2022
11 11 Ex Parte MOTION for Dino S. Sangiamo to Appear Pro Hac Vice (Filing fee $100.00, Receipt Number ALAMDC-2443823) by Merck & Co., Inc., Merck Sharp & Dohme Corp.(Polk, Janika) [Transferred from Louisiana Middle on 8/12/2022.]
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Att: 1 Proposed Pleading; Order,
Att: 2 Exhibit A - Declaration of Dino s. Sangiamo,
Att: 3 Exhibit B - Oath of Visiting Attorney
Wednesday, June 22, 2022
10 10 ORDER granting9 Ex Parte Motion for Extension of Time to File Response to Complaint (With Consent), filed by Defendants Merck & Co., Inc. and Merck, Sharp and Dohme Corp. Pursuant to Local Civil Rule 7(a), responsive pleadings for Defendants Merck & Co., Inc. and Merck, Sharp and Dohme Corp. to the1 Complaint due 7/15/2022. Signed by Magistrate Judge Erin Wilder-Doomes on 06/22/2022. (This is a TEXT ENTRY ONLY. There is no hyperlink or PDF document associated with this entry.) (EWD) [Transferred from Louisiana Middle on 8/12/2022.]
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9 9 Ex Parte MOTION for Extension of Time to File Answer to1 Complaint by Merck & Co., Inc., Merck Sharp & Dohme Corp.(Polk, Janika) [Transferred from Louisiana Middle on 8/12/2022.]
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Att: 1 Proposed Pleading; Order
MOTION(S) REFERRED:9 Ex Parte MOTION for Extension of Time to File Answer to1 Complaint . This motion is now pending before the USMJ. (EDC) [Transferred from Louisiana Middle on 8/12/2022.]
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Wednesday, June 01, 2022
8 8 Notice to Counsel: In light of the7 Waiver of Service filed, the Scheduling Conference is reset for 8/11/2022 at 10:00 AM in chambers before Magistrate Judge Erin Wilder-Doomes. Status Report is now due by 7/28/2022.(This is a TEXT ENTRY ONLY. There is no hyperlink or PDF document associated with this entry.) (BLR) [Transferred from Louisiana Middle on 8/12/2022.]
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7 7 WAIVER OF SERVICE Returned Executed by Nalon A. Soileau. Merck & Co., Inc. waiver sent on 4/25/2022, answer due 6/24/2022; Merck Sharp & Dohme Corp. waiver sent on 4/25/2022, answer due 6/24/2022.(Perez, Jessica) [Transferred from Louisiana Middle on 8/12/2022.]
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Att: 1 Signed Waiver of Service
Wednesday, April 06, 2022
6 6 SCHEDULING CONFERENCE ORDER: Scheduling Conference set for 6/23/2022 at 09:30 AM in chambers before Magistrate Judge Erin Wilder-Doomes. Status Report due by 6/9/2022. Signed by Magistrate Judge Erin Wilder-Doomes on 4/6/2022. (BLR) [Transferred from Louisiana Middle on 8/12/2022.]
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Tuesday, April 05, 2022
5 5 Order Denying Transfer to the JPML Panel. (LLH) [Transferred from Louisiana Middle on 8/12/2022.]
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Thursday, March 31, 2022
4 4 Summons Issued as to Merck & Co., Inc., Merck Sharp & Dohme Corp.. (NOTICE: Counsel shall print and serve both the summons and all attachments in accordance with Federal Rule of Civil Procedure 4.)(EDC) [Transferred from Louisiana Middle on 8/12/2022.]
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Att: 1 summons
3 3 Letter to JPML Panel notifying panel of possible JPML case sent via separate email to PANELMDL@jpml.uscourts.gov with designated attachments. (EDC) [Transferred from Louisiana Middle on 8/12/2022.]
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2 2 Letter to Attorney Jessica Perez regarding Tracy L. Turner who is Co-Counsel for party Nalon A. Soileau. Attorney is not admitted to practice in LAMD. (EDC) [Transferred from Louisiana Middle on 8/12/2022.]
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Wednesday, March 30, 2022
1 1 COMPLAINT against Merck & Co., Inc., Merck Sharp & Dohme Corp. ( Filing fee $ 402 receipt number ALAMDC-2411510.), filed by Nalon A. Soileau.(Perez, Jessica) [Transferred from Louisiana Middle on 8/12/2022.]
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Att: 1 Civil Cover Sheet,
Att: 2 Summons,
Att: 3 Summons