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In Re Aqueous Film-Forming Foams Products Liability Litigation MDL 2873

2:18-mn-02873 | South Carolina District Court

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Division Charleston
Judge Honorable Richard M Gergel
Filed Dec. 7, 2018
Case Flags APPEAL, JURY, LEAD, and MDL
Nature of Suit 365 Product Liability
Cause 28:1332 Diversity-Product Liability
Jury Demand Both
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NOTICE OF RESCHEDULED HEARING: ***NOTE AMENDED DATE*** (ECF No. 6863 ) The Court will conduct a Science Day to address liver cancer and thyroid cancer on Friday, 6/20/2025 10:00 AM in Charleston Courtroom #1, J. Waties Waring Judicial Center, 83 Meeting St
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Filing Date # Docket Text
3/28/2025
  • Motion to Dismiss (Demurrer)
Stipulation of Dismissal
3/28/2025
  • Motion to Dismiss (Demurrer)
Stipulation of Dismissal
3/28/2025
  • Motion to Dismiss (Demurrer)
Stipulation of Dismissal
3/28/2025
  • Motion to Dismiss (Demurrer)
Stipulation of Dismissal
3/28/2025
  • Motion to Dismiss (Demurrer)
Stipulation of Dismissal
3/28/2025Notice of Voluntary Dismissal
3/28/2025Amend/Correct
3/27/2025MDL CONDITIONAL TRANSFER ORDER #245, Received from the Multi-District Litigation Panel. (sshe, ) (Entered: 03/27/2025)
3/27/2025Withdrawal of Motions: (16 in 2:24-cv-02729-RMG, 6843 in 2:18-mn-02873-RMG) MOTION to Dismiss Partial Motion to Dismiss For Failure to Serve Turnout Gear Plaintiff Fact Sheets filed by W.L. Gore & Associates Inc.. Associated Cases: 2:18-mn-02873-RMG, 2:24-cv-02729-RMG(Cheffo, Mark) (Entered: 03/27/2025)
3/27/2025Withdrawal of Motions: (4 in 2:24-cv-06275-RMG, 6842 in 2:18-mn-02873-RMG) MOTION to Dismiss For Failure to Serve Turnout Gear Plaintiff Fact Sheets filed by W.L. Gore & Associates.. Associated Cases: 2:18-mn-02873-RMG, 2:24-cv-06275-RMG(Cheffo, Mark) (Entered: 03/27/2025)
3/27/2025
  • Motion to Withdraw as Counsel
MOTION to Withdraw as Attorney and from Membership on DCC by United States of America. Response to Motion due by 4/10/2025. Add an additional 3 days only if served by mail or otherwise allowed under Fed. R. Civ. P. 6 or Fed. R. Crim. P. 45. No proposed order.(Hammack, David) (Entered: 03/27/2025)
3/27/2025
  • Motionby Δ
Joint MOTION for Approval of Proposed Real Property ID Sites by Chemguard Inc, Tyco Fire Products LP. Response to Motion due by 4/10/2025. Add an additional 3 days only if served by mail or otherwise allowed under Fed. R. Civ. P. 6 or Fed. R. Crim. P. 45. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order)Proposed order is being emailed to chambers with copy to opposing counsel.(Petrosinelli, Joseph) (Entered: 03/27/2025)
3/26/2025
  • Order
ORDER This Order Relates to 2:24-cv-3696-RMG. For the foregoing reasons, the Defendants' motion to dismiss (Dkt. No. 6760 in case 2:18-mn-02873-RMG; (4) in case 2:24-cv-03696-RMG) is GRANTED. The claims of the Plaintiffs listed in Exhibit A (Dkt. No. 6760-1) are dismissed without prejudice, subject to reinstatement upon the service of executed and completed PFSs pursuant to the procedure set forth in CMO No. 5, paragraphs 22 through 26. AND IT IS SO ORDERED. Signed by Honorable Richard M Gergel on 3/26/2025.Associated Cases: 2:18-mn-02873-RMG, 2:24-cv-03696-RMG(sshe, ) (Main Document 6872 replaced PDF (corrected signature date for typo) on 3/27/2025) (sshe, ). (Entered: 03/26/2025)
3/26/2025
  • Order
ORDER This Order Relates to 2:24-cv-02729-RMG. For the foregoing reasons, the Defendants' motion to dismiss (Dkt. No. 6759 in case 2:18-mn-02873-RMG; (15) in case 2:24-cv-02729-RMG) is GRANTED. The claims of the Plaintiffs listed in Exhibit A (Dkt. No. 6759-1 Paul Berube) are dismissed without prejudice, subject to reinstatement upon the service of executed and completed PFSs pursuant to the procedure set forth in CMO No. 5, paragraphs 22 through 26. AND IT IS SO ORDERED. Signed by Honorable Richard M Gergel on 3/26/2025.Associated Cases: 2:18-mn-02873-RMG, 2:24-cv-02729-RMG(sshe, ) (Entered: 03/26/2025)
3/26/2025
  • Order
ORDER This Order Relates to 2:24-cv-03613; 2:24-cv-03926; 2:24-cv-03927; 2:24-cv-04044; 2:24-cv-04045; 2:24-cv-04223; 2:24-cv-04428. The Defendants' motions to dismiss (Dkt. No. 6752 , 6761 in case 2:18-mn-02873-RMG et al) are GRANTED-IN-PART AND DENIED-IN-PART as outlined in the Order. The claims of the Plaintiffs that have provided PFS within the time to respond REMAIN. The claims of the remaining Plaintiffs are DISMISSED WITHOUT PREJUDICE, subject to reinstatement upon the service of executed and completed PFS pursuant to the procedure set forth in CMO No. 5, paragraphs 22 through 26. AND IT IS SO ORDERED. Signed by Honorable Richard M Gergel on 3/26/2025.Associated Cases: 2:18-mn-02873-RMG et al.(sshe, ) (Entered: 03/26/2025)
3/26/2025
  • Motion to Withdraw as Counsel
CONSENT MOTION to Withdraw Timothy B. Walthall as Attorney by United States of America. (Response to Motion due by 4/9/2025). No proposed order.(Walthall, Timothy) Clerk's note: Reference 1211 .(sshe, ) (Entered: 03/26/2025)
3/26/2025
  • Replyby Δ
REPLY to Response to Motion re (145 in 2:18-cv-03438-RMG, 6747 in 2:18-mn-02873-RMG, 57 in 2:20-cv-00302-RMG, 55 in 2:20-cv-00301-RMG, 55 in 2:20-cv-00257-RMG, 53 in 2:20-cv-00209-RMG) MOTION Opposing Consolidation of the Cases Recently Filed in Pennsylvania State Court with Existing Bellwether Cases in Trial Group A Response filed by Arkema Inc.. Associated Cases: 2:18-mn-02873-RMG et al.(Zidlicky, Paul) (Entered: 03/26/2025)
3/26/2025
  • Motion to Dismiss (Demurrer)by Δ
STIPULATION of Dismissal With Prejudice (Corrected to Dkt 6860) by BASF Corporation. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit Nachawati_Exhibit)Associated Cases: 2:18-mn-02873-RMG, 2:19-cv-01179-RMG, 2:20-cv-00036-RMG, 2:20-cv-00037-RMG(Holian, Matthew) (Entered: 03/26/2025)
3/26/2025MDL CONDITIONAL TRANSFER ORDER #244, Received from the Multi-District Litigation Panel. (sshe, ) (Entered: 03/26/2025)
3/26/2025
  • Order
AMENDED ORDER This Order Relates to Case No. 2:24-cv-00392-RMG re (6846 in 2:18-mn-02873-RMG, 30 in 2:24-cv-00392-RMG) Order on Motion to Amend/Correct. The motion to amend and sever (Dkt. No. 6609) is GRANTED. Plaintiff Dean Burnell's claims are severed from this member case, and he will be given a separate case number. Plaintiff Dean Burnell is directed to file the amended complaint in the new member case: 2:25-cv-02593-RMG. AND IT IS SO ORDERED. Signed by Honorable Richard M Gergel on 3/26/2025. Associated Cases: 2:18-mn-02873-RMG, 2:24-cv-00392-RMG(sshe, ) (Entered: 03/26/2025)
3/26/20256864NOTICE OF RESCHEDULED HEARING: ***NOTE AMENDED DATE*** (ECF No. 6863 ) The Court will conduct a Science Day to address liver cancer and thyroid cancer on Friday, 6/20/2025 10:00 AM in Charleston Courtroom #1, J. Waties Waring Judicial Center, 83 Meeting St, Charleston before Honorable Richard M Gergel. (sshe, ) (Entered: 03/26/2025)
3/26/2025
  • Case Management Order
CASE MANAGEMENT ORDER NO. 33. This Order Relates to All Actions. Please see Order for all Details regarding addressing personal injury claims in this MDL that do not fall within the scope of CMO 26 pursuant to this Court's Text Order dated February 11, 2025 (ECF No. 6666 ) and amending this Court's Text Order dated February 11, 2025 (ECF No. 6667 ) as to Science Day. The Court amends that order to schedule the Science Day to address thyroid and liver cancer on June 20, 2025. (Motions granted: 6858 Joint MOTION Entry of Case Management Order No. 33 filed by Defendants, 6768 Joint MOTION for Entry of Proposed Case Management Order No. 33 filed by 3M Company). See Order for additional details and deadlines. Signed by Honorable Richard M Gergel on 3/26/2025. (sshe, ) (Entered: 03/26/2025)
3/26/2025
  • Order
ORDER This Order Relates to 2:24-cv-04977-RMG; 2:24-cv-04978-RMG; 2:24-cv-04887-RMG; 2:24-cv-04979-RMG; 2:24-cv-04981-RMG; 2:24-cv-04753-RMG. The Defendants' motions to dismiss (Dkt. No. 6750 and 6753 in case 2:18-mn-02873-RMG et al.) are GRANTED-IN-PART AND DENIED-IN-PART as outlined in the Order. The claims of the Plaintiffs that have provided PFS within the time to respond REMAIN. The claims of the remaining Plaintiffs are DISMISSED WITHOUT PREJUDICE, subject to reinstatement upon the service of executed and completed PFS pursuant to the procedure set forth in CMO No. 5, paragraphs 22 through 26. AND IT IS SO ORDERED. Signed by Honorable Richard M Gergel on 3/26/2025.Associated Cases: 2:18-mn-02873-RMG et al.(sshe, ) (Entered: 03/26/2025)
3/26/2025
  • Motion
MOTION to Allow Phase One Action Fund Claims Form Submission in the 3M PWS Settlement and DuPont PWS Settlement by Village of Ardmore. Response to Motion due by 4/9/2025. Add an additional 3 days only if served by mail or otherwise allowed under Fed. R. Civ. P. 6 or Fed. R. Crim. P. 45. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order)Proposed order is being emailed to chambers with copy to opposing counsel.Associated Cases: 2:18-mn-02873-RMG, 2:23-cv-03147-RMG, 2:23-cv-03230-RMG(Croner, Andrew) (Entered: 03/26/2025)
3/26/2025
  • Motion to Dismiss (Demurrer)
STIPULATION of Dismissal With Prejudice by BASF Corporation. Associated Cases: 2:18-mn-02873-RMG, 2:19-cv-01179-RMG, 2:20-cv-00036-RMG, 2:20-cv-00037-RMG(Holian, Matthew) Modified on 3/27/2025 to Reference 6867 Corrected per filing user(sshe, ). (Entered: 03/26/2025)
3/25/2025
  • Replyby Δ
REPLY to Response to Motion re (4 in 2:24-cv-04977-RMG, 4 in 2:24-cv-04978-RMG, 6750 in 2:18-mn-02873-RMG) MOTION to Dismiss Partial Motion to Dismiss For Failure to Serve Turnout Gear Plaintiff Fact Sheets, (4 in 2:24-cv-04887-RMG, 13 in 2:24-cv-04753-RMG, 4 in 2:24-cv-04981-RMG, 4 in 2:24-cv-04979-RMG, 6753 in 2:18-mn-02873-RMG) MOTION to Dismiss For Failure to Serve Turnout Gear Plaintiff Fact Sheets Response filed by W.L. Gore & Associates Inc. Associated Cases: 2:18-mn-02873-RMG et al.(Cheffo, Mark) (Entered: 03/25/2025)
3/25/2025
  • Motionby Δ
Joint MOTION Entry of Case Management Order No. 33 by Defendants. Response to Motion due by 4/8/2025. Add an additional 3 days only if served by mail or otherwise allowed under Fed. R. Civ. P. 6 or Fed. R. Crim. P. 45. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A - Proposed Order)Proposed order is being emailed to chambers with copy to opposing counsel.(Dukes, David) (Entered: 03/25/2025)
3/25/2025
  • Order
ORDER This Order Relates to 2:24-cv-04239-RMG; 2:24-cv-04240-RMG. For the reasons set forth in the Order, the Defendants' motion to dismiss For Failure to Serve Turnout Gear Plaintiff Fact Sheets (Dkt. No. 6762 in case 2:18-mn-02873-RMG; (4) in case 2:24-cv-04239-RMG; (4) in case 2:24-cv-04240-RMG) is DENIED. AND IT IS SO ORDERED. Signed by Honorable Richard M Gergel on 3/25/2025.Associated Cases: 2:18-mn-02873-RMG, 2:24-cv-04239-RMG, 2:24-cv-04240-RMG(sshe, ) (Entered: 03/25/2025)
3/25/2025
  • Order
ORDER This Order Relates to 2:24-cv-04507-RMG. For the reasons set forth in the Order, the Defendants' motion to dismiss For Failure to Serve Turnout Gear Plaintiff Fact Sheets (Dkt. No. 6755 in case 2:18-mn-02873-RMG; (6) in case 2:24-cv-04507-RMG) is DENIED. AND IT IS SO ORDERED. Signed by Honorable Richard M Gergel on 3/25/2025.Associated Cases: 2:18-mn-02873-RMG, 2:24-cv-04507-RMG(sshe, ) (Entered: 03/25/2025)
3/25/2025
  • Order
ORDER This Order Relates to Case No. 2:23-cv-6349-RMG. The motion to amend (Dkt. No. 6812 in case 2:18-mn-02873-RMG; (4) in case 2:23-cv-06349-RMG) is GRANTED and Plaintiff is directed to promptly file the amended complaint. AND IT IS SO ORDERED. Signed by Honorable Richard M Gergel on 3/25/2025.Associated Cases: 2:18-mn-02873-RMG, 2:23-cv-06349-RMG(sshe, ) (Entered: 03/25/2025)
3/25/2025
  • Order
ORDER This Order Relates to 2:21-cv-00606-RMG, 2:23-cv-04044-RMG, 2:22-cv-04296-RMG. The motions to amend (Dkt. Nos. 6803 ; 6804 ; 6805 in case 2:18-mn-02873-RMG; (6) in case 2:21-cv-00606-RMG; (4) in case 2:22-cv-04296-RMG; (4) in case 2:23-cv-04044-RMG) are GRANTED. Plaintiffs are directed to promptly file the amended complaint. AND IT IS SO ORDERED. Signed by Honorable Richard M Gergel on 3/25/2025.Associated Cases: 2:18-mn-02873-RMG, 2:21-cv-00606-RMG, 2:22-cv-04296-RMG, 2:23-cv-04044-RMG(sshe, ) (Entered: 03/25/2025)
3/25/2025
  • Order
ORDER This Order Relates to Case No. 2:19-cv-02285-RMG. The motion to amend (Dkt. No. 6802 in case 2:18-mn-02873-RMG; (69) in case 2:19-cv-02285-RMG) is GRANTED and Plaintiffs are directed to promptly file the amended complaint. AND IT IS SO ORDERED. Signed by Honorable Richard M Gergel on 3/25/2025.Associated Cases: 2:18-mn-02873-RMG, 2:19-cv-02285-RMG(sshe, ) (Entered: 03/25/2025)
3/25/2025
  • Order
ORDER This Order Relates To Case No. 2:25-cv-00680-RMG, Case No. 2:25-cv-00681-RMG. Defendant's motion for leave to move to stay (Dkt. No. 6744 in case 2:18-mn-02873-RMG; (12) in case 2:25-cv-00680-RMG; (14) in case 2:25-cv-00681-RMG) is DENIED. AND IT IS SO ORDERED. Signed by Honorable Richard M Gergel on 3/25/2025.Associated Cases: 2:18-mn-02873-RMG, 2:25-cv-00680-RMG, 2:25-cv-00681-RMG(sshe, ) (Entered: 03/25/2025)
3/25/2025
  • Motion to Dismiss (Demurrer)by Δ
STIPULATION of Dismissal With Prejudice by BASF Corporation. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit Motley Rice)Associated Cases: 2:18-mn-02873-RMG, 2:21-cv-02820-RMG(Holian, Matthew) (Entered: 03/25/2025)
3/25/2025
  • Order
ORDER This Order Relates to Case No. 2:24-cv-6302-RMG. The motion to amend (Dkt. No. 6729 in case 2:18-mn-02873-RMG, 8 in case 2:24-cv-06302-RMG) is GRANTED and Plaintiffs are directed to promptly file the amended complaint. AND IT IS SO ORDERED. Signed by Honorable Richard M Gergel on 3/25/2025.Associated Cases: 2:18-mn-02873-RMG, 2:24-cv-06302-RMG(sshe, ) (Entered: 03/25/2025)
3/25/2025
  • Order
ORDER This Order Relates to Case No. 2:22-cv-3394-RMG. The motion to amend (Dkt. No. 6727 in case 2:18-mn-02873-RMG; (6) in case 2:22-cv-03394-RMG) is GRANTED and Plaintiffs are directed to promptly file the amended complaint. AND IT IS SO ORDERED. Signed by Honorable Richard M Gergel on 3/25/2025.Associated Cases: 2:18-mn-02873-RMG, 2:22-cv-03394-RMG(sshe, ) (Entered: 03/25/2025)
3/25/2025
  • Order
ORDER This Order Relates to Case No. 2:21-cv-2585-RMG. The motion to amend (Dkt. No. 6723 in case 2:18-mn-02873-RMG; (10) in case 2:21-cv-02585-RMG) is GRANTED and Plaintiffs are directed to promptly file the amended complaint. AND IT IS SO ORDERED. Signed by Honorable Richard M Gergel on 3/25/2025.Associated Cases: 2:18-mn-02873-RMG, 2:21-cv-02585-RMG(sshe, ) (Entered: 03/25/2025)
3/25/2025
  • Order
ORDER This Order Relates to Case No. 2:23-cv-3649-RMG. The motion to amend (Dkt. No. 6620 in case 2:18-mn-02873-RMG; (15) in case 2:23-cv-03649-RMG) is GRANTED. Plaintiff is directed to promptly file the amended complaint. AND IT IS SO ORDERED. Signed by Honorable Richard M Gergel on 3/25/2025.Associated Cases: 2:18-mn-02873-RMG, 2:23-cv-03649-RMG(sshe, ) (Entered: 03/25/2025)
3/25/2025
  • Order
ORDER This Order Relates to Case No. 2:24-cv-00392-RMG. The motion to amend (Dkt. No. 6609 in case 2:18-mn-02873-RMG; (29) in case 2:24-cv-00392-RMG) is GRANTED and Plaintiffs are directed to promptly file the amended complaint. AND IT IS SO ORDERED. Signed by Honorable Richard M Gergel on 3/25/2025.Associated Cases: 2:18-mn-02873-RMG, 2:24-cv-00392-RMG(sshe, ) (Entered: 03/25/2025)
3/25/2025
  • Motion to Dismiss (Demurrer)by Δ
MOTION to Dismiss Partial Motion to Dismiss For Failure to Serve Turnout Gear Plaintiff Fact Sheets by W.L. Gore & Associates Inc. Response to Motion due by 4/8/2025. Add an additional 3 days only if served by mail or otherwise allowed under Fed. R. Civ. P. 6 or Fed. R. Crim. P. 45. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A - 1.8.2025 Letter)No proposed order.Associated Cases: 2:18-mn-02873-RMG, 2:24-cv-04221-RMG(Cheffo, Mark) (Entered: 03/25/2025)
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