Tanton v. Meta Platforms, Inc. et al

3:22-cv-00411 | Tennessee Middle District Court

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Division Nashville
Judge District Judge Eli J. Richardson
Filed June 6, 2022
Terminated Oct. 26, 2022
Case Flags CASE-CLOSED, CASE-REFERRED, and FRENSLEY
Magistrate Magistrate Judge Jeffery S. Frensley
Nature of Suit 365 Product Liability
Cause 28:1332 Diversity-Product Liability
Jury Demand Plaintiff
Last Updated: 2 years, 3 months ago Show Interactive Timeline
Filing Date # Docket Text
10/27/2022Case transferred from Tennessee Middle District has been opened in California Northern District as case 4:22-cv-06545, filed 10/26/2022. (hb) (Entered: 10/27/2022)
10/26/2022Case electronically transferred to the United States District Court for the Northern District of California on this date. (hb) (Entered: 10/26/2022)
10/26/2022CERTIFIED COPY OF TRANSFER ORDER for case MDL No. 3047 received from the Northern District of California. (Case is ready for closing/transfer. Proposed order submitted to chambers.) (hb) (Entered: 10/26/2022)
10/26/2022
  • Order
TRANSFER ORDER FINALIZED filed by UNITED STATES JUDICIAL PANEL on MULTIDISTRICT LITIGATION IN RE: Social Media Adolescent Addiction/Personal Injury Products Liability Litigation MDL No. 3047, transferring the case to the Northern District of California. (hb) (Entered: 10/26/2022)
10/26/2022
  • Order
ORDER: Pursuant to the Transfer Order of the Judicial Panel on Multidistrict Litigation (Document 119) in Docket No. 3047, this case is hereby transferred to the United States District Court for the Northern District of California for coordinated or consolidated proceedings. The Clerk of Court is directed to close this case and electronically transmit the record to the United States District Court for the Northern District of California. IT IS SO ORDERED. Signed by District Judge Eli J. Richardson on 10/26/2022. (DOCKET TEXT SUMMARY ONLY-ATTORNEYS MUST OPEN THE PDF AND READ THE ORDER.)(hb) (Entered: 10/26/2022)
8/31/202230
  • Order
ORDER granting 24 , 25 , and 26 : Having satisfied the requirements of Local Rule 83.01(b), the Motions for Andy D. Birchfield, Jr., Joseph G. VanZandt, and Jennifer K. Emmel to Appear Pro Hac Vice are granted. Signed by Lynda M. Hill, Clerk of Court, on 08/31/2022. (lh) (Entered: 08/31/2022)
8/31/2022Appear Pro Hac Vice, Appear Pro Hac Vice, Appear Pro Hac Vice
8/30/2022CERTIFICATE OF GOOD STANDING of Attorney Jennifer Kathryn Emmel from the United States District Court for the USDC MDAL of Alabama filed by Ayla Tanton. (Stranch, James) (Entered: 08/30/2022)
8/30/2022CERTIFICATE OF GOOD STANDING of Attorney Joseph G. VanZandt from the United States District Court for the USDC MDAL of Alabama filed by Ayla Tanton. (Stranch, James) (Entered: 08/30/2022)
8/30/2022CERTIFICATE OF GOOD STANDING of Attorney Andy D. Birchfield from the United States District Court for the USDC MDAL of Alabama filed by Ayla Tanton. (Stranch, James) (Entered: 08/30/2022)
8/29/2022NOTICE TO FILER re DE# 24 , 25 and 26 : The Certificate of Good Standing must be from a United States District Court or a United States appellate court. The new certificate shall be filed within 10 days. (kc) (Entered: 08/29/2022)
8/26/2022
  • Motion to Appear Pro Hac Viceby Π
MOTION for attorney Jennifer K. Emmel to Appear Pro Hac Vice (paid $150 PHV fee; receipt number ATNMDC-3655764) by Ayla Tanton. (Stranch, James) (Entered: 08/26/2022)
8/26/2022
  • Motion to Appear Pro Hac Viceby Π
MOTION for attorney Joseph G. VanZandt to Appear Pro Hac Vice (paid $150 PHV fee; receipt number ATNMDC-3655763) by Ayla Tanton. (Stranch, James) (Entered: 08/26/2022)
8/26/2022
  • Motion to Appear Pro Hac Viceby Π
MOTION for attorney Andy D. Birchfield, Jr. to Appear Pro Hac Vice (paid $150 PHV fee; receipt number ATNMDC-3655761) by Ayla Tanton. (Stranch, James) (Entered: 08/26/2022)
8/22/2022
  • Order
ORDER: In light of the Order staying all proceedings, the Initial Case Management Conference scheduled for August 29, 2022, is CANCELLED, to be reset, if necessary, at a later date. Signed by Magistrate Judge Jeffery S. Frensley on 8/22/2022. (ln) (Entered: 08/22/2022)
8/8/2022
  • Motion to StayGranted
ORDER STAYING CASE: The Motion to Stay 21 is GRANTED and all pending case management dates are suspended to be reset by the Court if needed following the action of the Multi-District Litigation Panel. Signed by District Judge Eli J. Richardson on 8/8/2022. (DOCKET TEXT SUMMARY ONLY-ATTORNEYS MUST OPEN THE PDF AND READ THE ORDER.)(kc) (Entered: 08/08/2022)
8/5/2022
  • Motion to Stayby Δ
Joint MOTION to Stay (Joint Motion To Stay All Deadlines Pending Decision of Judicial Panel On Multidistrict Litigation On Motion To Transfer) by Facebook Holdings, LLC, Facebook Operations, LLC, Facebook Payments, Inc., Facebook Technologies, LLC, Instagram, LLC, Meta Platforms, Inc., Siculus, Inc.. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A - MDL Transfer Motion, # 2 Exhibit B - MDL Panel's briefing schedule, # 3 Exhibit C - Proposed Order)(Boston, Robert) (Entered: 08/05/2022)
7/26/2022TN State Bar status verified as active for Robert Earl Boston admitted to this court. (kc) (Entered: 07/26/2022)
7/25/2022Reset Hearing per Order 20 : Initial Case Management Conference by Telephone is reset for 8/29/2022 at 9:30 AM before Magistrate Judge Jeffery S. Frensley. (kc) Modified text on 8/3/2022 (hb). (Entered: 07/25/2022)
7/25/2022BUSINESS ENTITY DISCLOSURE STATEMENT filed by Facebook Technologies, LLC. (Attachments: # 1 Attachment to Business Entity Disclosure Form)(Boston, Robert) (Entered: 07/25/2022)
7/25/2022BUSINESS ENTITY DISCLOSURE STATEMENT filed by Facebook Holdings, LLC. (Attachments: # 1 Attachment to Business Entity Disclosure Form)(Boston, Robert) (Entered: 07/25/2022)
7/25/2022BUSINESS ENTITY DISCLOSURE STATEMENT filed by Instagram, LLC. (Attachments: # 1 Attachment to Business Entity Disclosure Form)(Boston, Robert) (Entered: 07/25/2022)
7/25/2022BUSINESS ENTITY DISCLOSURE STATEMENT filed by Facebook Operations, LLC. (Attachments: # 1 Attachment to Business Entity Disclosure Form)(Boston, Robert) (Entered: 07/25/2022)
7/25/2022BUSINESS ENTITY DISCLOSURE STATEMENT filed by Siculus, Inc.. (Attachments: # 1 Attachment to Business Entity Disclosure Form)(Boston, Robert) (Entered: 07/25/2022)
7/25/2022BUSINESS ENTITY DISCLOSURE STATEMENT filed by Facebook Payments, Inc.. (Attachments: # 1 Attachment to Business Entity Disclosure Form)(Boston, Robert) (Entered: 07/25/2022)
7/25/2022BUSINESS ENTITY DISCLOSURE STATEMENT filed by Meta Platforms, Inc.. (Boston, Robert) (Entered: 07/25/2022)
7/25/2022
  • Motion to Extend TimeGranted
ORDER granting 12 Unopposed Motion to Extend Time to Hold Fed. R. Civ. P. 26(f) Conference and to Reschedule Local Rule 16.01 Initial Case Management Conference. The Initial Case Management Conference is continued to August 29, 2022, at 9:30 a.m. by telephone. The Parties shall call 1-877-336-1831 at the appointed time, and when prompted for the access code, enter 7039387# to participate in the Conference. Signed by Magistrate Judge Jeffery S. Frensley on 7/25/2022. (DOCKET TEXT SUMMARY ONLY-ATTORNEYS MUST OPEN THE PDF AND READ THE ORDER.)(kc) (Entered: 07/25/2022)
7/22/2022NOTICE of Appearance by Robert Earl Boston on behalf of All Defendants (Boston, Robert) (Entered: 07/22/2022)
7/22/2022
  • Motion to Extend Timeby Δ
Unopposed MOTION TO EXTEND TIME TO HOLD FED. R. CIV. P. 26(f) CONFERENCE TO TO RESCHEDULE LOCAL RULE 16.01 INITIAL CASE MANAGEMENT CONFERENCE by Facebook Holdings, LLC, Facebook Operations, LLC, Facebook Payments, Inc., Facebook Technologies, LLC, Instagram, LLC, Meta Platforms, Inc., Siculus, Inc.. (Boston, Robert) (Entered: 07/22/2022)
6/22/202210
  • Order
ORDER granting 9 : Having satisfied the requirements of Local Rule 83.01(b), the Motion for Clinton Richardson to Appear Pro Hac Vice is granted. Signed by Lynda Hill, Clerk of Court, on 06/22/2022. (lh) (Entered: 06/22/2022)
6/22/2022Appear Pro Hac Vice
6/21/2022
  • Motion to Appear Pro Hac Viceby Π
MOTION for attorney Clinton Richardson to Appear Pro Hac Vice (paid $150 PHV fee; receipt number ATNMDC-3615381) by Ayla Tanton. (Attachments: # 1 Attachment COGS AL State Bar, # 2 Attachment COGS MDAL, # 3 Attachment COGS SDAL, # 4 Attachment COGS NDAL)(Stranch, James) (Entered: 06/21/2022)
6/15/2022WAIVER OF SERVICE Returned Executed by Ayla Tanton. All Defendants. (Stranch, James) (Entered: 06/15/2022)
6/15/2022WAIVER OF SERVICE Returned Executed by Ayla Tanton. Meta Platforms, Inc. waiver sent on 6/13/2022. (Stranch, James) (Entered: 06/15/2022)
6/10/2022
  • Order
ORDER: This case is REFERRED to the Magistrate Judge for customized case management in accordance with Local Rule 16.01 and 28 U.S.C. § 636(b)(1)(A). Signed by District Judge Eli J. Richardson on 6/10/2022. (DOCKET TEXT SUMMARY ONLY-ATTORNEYS MUST OPEN THE PDF AND READ THE ORDER.)(bs) (Entered: 06/10/2022)
6/7/2022Summons issued as to Facebook Holdings, LLC, Facebook Operations, LLC, Facebook Payments, Inc., Facebook Technologies, LLC, Instagram, LLC, Meta Platforms, Inc., Siculus, Inc. (Service packet returned to counsel by regular mail.) (kc) (Entered: 06/07/2022)
6/7/2022NOTICE of Initial Case Management Conference by Telephone is set for 8/4/2022 at 10:00 AM before Magistrate Judge Jeffery S. Frensley. (kc) (Entered: 06/07/2022)
6/7/2022NOTICE TO COUNSEL Andy D. Birchfield, Jr, Jennifer K. Emmel, Joseph G. VanZandt, Clinton Richardson, Seth Harding: WITHIN 21 DAYS, counsel shall file a Motion to Appear Pro Hac Vice, a Certificate of Good Standing signed by the Clerk of a United States District Court or a U. S. appellate court where admitted, and pay a fee of $150.00 (LR 83.01(b)). PHV due by 6/28/2022. (kc) (Entered: 06/07/2022)
6/7/2022AL State Bar status verified as active for Andy D. Birchfield, Jr, Jennifer K. Emmel, Joseph G. VanZandt, Clinton Richardson, and Seth Harding not admitted to this court - Local counsel required. (kc) (Entered: 06/07/2022)
6/7/2022TN State Bar status verified as active for James Gerard Stranch, IV admitted to this court. (kc) (Entered: 06/07/2022)
6/7/2022NOTICE/INFORMATION regarding Consent of the Parties to the Magistrate Judge. (kc) (Entered: 06/07/2022)
6/7/2022NOTICE of Business Entity Disclosure Statement filing requirement. (kc) (Entered: 06/07/2022)
6/6/2022
  • Complaint
COMPLAINT against Facebook Holdings, LLC, Facebook Operations, LLC, Facebook Payments, Inc., Facebook Technologies, LLC, Instagram, LLC, Meta Platforms, Inc., and Siculus, Inc. (Filing fee $402, Receipt number ATNMDC-3607163), filed by Ayla Tanton. (Attachments: # 1 Attachment - Civil Cover Sheet)(kc) (Entered: 06/07/2022)