Bluetooth Headset Products Liability Litigation

Defendant:GN Netcom Inc, Motorola Inc and Plantronics Inc
 
Case Number:2:2007ml01822
Filed:February 28, 2007
 
Court:California Central District Court
Office:Western Division - Los Angeles Office [ Court Info ]
County:XX US, Outside California
Presiding Judge: Dale S. Fischer
Referring Judge: Charles F. Eick
 
Nature of Suit:Torts - Injury - Personal Injury- Product Liability
Cause:28:1332 Diversity-Product Liability
Jurisdiction:Diversity
Jury Demanded By:Plaintiff
Date Filed # Docket Text
February 28, 2007 CERTIFIED COPY OF TRANSFER ORDER from Judicial Panel on Multidistrict Litigation received creating Master Docket MDL 07-1822, In Re: Bluetooth Headset Products Liability Litigation. Case assigned to Judge Dale S. Fischer for the purpose of pretrial proceedings.(rrey, ) (Entered: March 9, 2007)
February 28, 2007 1 TRANSFER ORDER - It is ordered that pursuant to 28 USC Section 1407, the actions pending outside the Central District of California are transferred to the Central District of California and with the consent of that Court, assigned to the Honorable Dale S. Fischer for coordinated or consolidated pretrial proceedings (rrey, ) (Entered: March 9, 2007)
April 13, 2007 2 ORDER SETTING INITIAL CONFERENCE by Judge Dale S. Fischer: The Court ORDERS: Initial Conference. Counsel for all parties shall appear for an Initial Conference on 6/4/2007 at 01:30 PM in Courtroom 840 of the Edward R. Roybal Federal Building and Courthouse, at 255 East Temple Street, Los Angeles, CA, 90012. Preliminary Report. Counsel will submit to the Court by 5/24/2007, a report (see document for further details). Applications for Lead and Liaison Counsel Appointments. The Court presently intends to appoints plaintiffs lead counsel or a plaintiffs steering commitee, as well as plaintiffs liaison counsel. Applications for these positions must be filed with the clerk office on or before 5/18/2007. The Court will only consider attorneys who have filed an actin in this litigation. The main criteria for these appointments are (1) willingness and ability to commit to a time-consuming process; (2) ability to work cooperatively with others; (3) professional experience in this type of litigation; and (4) access to sufficient resources to advance the litigatin in a timely manner. Applications should also set forth attorney fee proposals, rates, and percentages that applications expect to seek if the litigatin succeeds in creating a common fund. (jp) (Entered: April 17, 2007)
April 13, 2007 3 DUPLICATE ORIGINAL ORDER SETTING INITIAL CONFERENCE by Judge Dale S. Fischer: The Court ORDERS: Initial Conference. Counsel for all parties shall appear for an Initial Conference on 6/4/2007 at 01:30 PM in Courtroom 840 of the Edward R. Roybal Federal Building and Courthouse, at 255 East Temple Street, Los Angeles, CA, 90012. Preliminary Report. Counsel will submit to the Court by 5/24/2007, a report (see document for further details). Applications for Lead and Liaison Counsel Appointments. The Court presently intends to appoints plaintiffs lead counsel or a plaintiffs steering committees, as well as plaintiffs liaison counsel. Applications for these positions must be filed with the clerk office on or before 5/18/2007. The Court will only consider attorneys who have filed an action in this litigation. (jp, ) (Entered: April 26, 2007)
May 14, 2007 5 REQUEST that the Court, All Parties and their Attorneys of Record effectuate service of all pleadings in the Bluetooth Headset Products Liability multi-district litigation and all related cases to Defendant GN Netcom Inc dba GN Jabra North America filed by defendant GN Netcom Inc. (ad) (Entered: June 5, 2007)
May 14, 2007 FAX number for Attorneys Angel A Garganta, Trenton H Norris is 415-393-2286. (ad) (Entered: June 5, 2007)
May 14, 2007 FAX number for Attorney Mark P Pifko is 213-680-6499. (ad) (Entered: June 5, 2007)
May 17, 2007 4 STIPULATION AND ORDER by Judge Dale S. Fischer : Resetting Hearing as to 3 Initial Status Conference set for 6/18/2007 01:30 PM before Judge Dale S. Fischer. The parties msut submit their preliminary report no later than 6/7/2007, counsel for defendant Mototala, Inc is to give notice to all parties and their attorneys of record.(yc, ) (Entered: May 18, 2007)
May 21, 2007 6 NOTICE OF MOTION AND MOTION for Appointment of Interim Lead Class Counsel and Plaintiff's Liaison Counsel filed by Plaintiffs' Bluetooth Headset Products Liability Litigation.Motion set for hearing on 6/18/2007 at 01:30 PM before Judge Dale S. Fischer. (jl) (Entered: June 6, 2007)
May 21, 2007 7 DECLARATION of Stehen M. Garcia in support MOTION to Appoint Lead Class Counsel and Plaintiff Liaison Counsel 6 filed by In Re: Bluetooth Headset Products Liability Litigation. (ca) (Entered: June 7, 2007)
May 30, 2007 9 NOTICE of Entry of Order filed by defendant GN Netcom Inc. (ad) (Entered: June 21, 2007)
June 7, 2007 12 PRELIMINARY REPORT filed by Defendant GN Netcom Inc. (ad) (Entered: June 27, 2007)
June 13, 2007 11 Revised Preliminary Report filed by In Re: Bluetooth Headset Products Liability Litigation. (yc) (Entered: June 26, 2007)
June 18, 2007 8 MINUTES (IN CHAMBERS) by Judge Dale S. Fischer: Order Granting Plaintiffs Notice of Motion and MOTION for Appointment of Lead Class Counsel and Plaintiffs Liaison Counsel 6 . This motion is unopposed and is GRANTED. Mr Garcia is to provide an email address to the State Bar of California. The court makes no finding at this time with regard to counsels proposed hourly rates. (See document for further details.) (pcl) (Entered: June 19, 2007)
June 18, 2007 10 MINUTES OF Motion Hearing before Judge Dale S. Fischer : The court addresses the motion and reviews various aspect of the parties joint report as stated on the record. AStatus Conference set for 9/17/2007 11:00 AM before Judge Dale S. Fischer.Court Reporter: Pamela Seijas.(yc) (Entered: June 22, 2007)
July 6, 2007 13 CONSOLIDATED COMPLAINT related to: Order from MDL creating Master Docket (Case Opening), Order from MDL creating Master Docket (Case Opening),filed by plaintiff Bluetooth Headset Products Liability Litigation (yc) (Entered: July 16, 2007)
July 25, 2007 14 DECLARATION of Sheila Carlson in support of defendants planttronics, inc's submision re "Industrial Tectonics" factors filed by Defendant Plantronics Inc. (yc) (Entered: August 6, 2007)
July 25, 2007 15 Submission re "Industrial Tectonics" factors filed by defendant Plantronics Inc. (yc) (Entered: August 6, 2007)
August 3, 2007 16 FIRST AMENDED COMPLAINT against defendant GN Netcom Inc, Motorola Inc, Plantronics Inc amending Consolidated Complaint 13 ; JURY DEMAND,filed by plaintiff Bluetooth Headset Products Liability Litigation (yc) (Entered: August 7, 2007)
September 11, 2007 17 STIPULATION AND ORDER Re Extension of Time to File Second Amended Consolidated Complaint and to Answer or Otherwise Plead to Such Complaint by Judge Dale S. Fischer: IT IS ORDERED that Plaintiffs shall file a Second Amended Consolidated Complaint. Defendants need not file a responsive pleading to Plaintiffs' First Amended Consolidated Complaint. The deadlines for filing of Plaintiffs' Second Amended Complaint and Defendants' responses thereto shall be as follows: 9/25/2007, for the filing of a Second Amended Consolidated Complaint; 10/25/2007 for Defendants to move to dismiss, answer or otherwise plead to the Second Amended Consolidated Complaint; 11/21/2007 for Plaintiffs' response to Defendants' motion to dismiss or other responsive pleadings, if applicable; and 12/12/2007 for Defendants' reply in support of their motion to dismiss or other responsive pleading, if applicable. (pcl) (Entered: September 12, 2007)
September 12, 2007 18 JOINT STATUS REPORT FOR THE 9/17/07 COURT DATE AT 11:00 AM BY JUDGE DSF(Ex) (sd) (Entered: September 14, 2007)
September 18, 2007 20 MINUTES of Second Status Conference held before Judge Dale S. Fischer: The cause is called and counsel state their appearances. The Court addresses the Stipulation and Proposed Order to File a First Amended Complaint and reminds counsel of the Court's requirement to be provided with courtesy copies. Counsel advise the Court regarding their efforts at mediation. The Court sets a Third Status Conference for 12/3/2007 at 11:00 AM and orders counsel to file a Status Report in advance of the proceedings.Court Reporter: Pamela Seijas.(mg) (Entered: October 10, 2007)
September 25, 2007 19 SECOND AMENDED CONSOLIDATED CLASS ACTION COMPLAINT against Defendants GN Netcom Inc, Motorola Inc, Plantronics Inc; amending First Amended Consolidated Complaint 13 , 16 ; filed by Consolidated Plaintiffs Lori Raines, Betsee Finlee, Michael Jones, Amy Karle, Evan Nass, Aleksandra Spevacek, Betty Dumas, Kimberly Ryan. Jury Demand. (mg) (Entered: September 26, 2007)
October 26, 2007 21 STIPULATION AND ORDER by Judge Dale S. Fischer STAYING ALL PROCEEDINGS. All deadlines are hereby SUSPENDED until further order of the Court. The Third Status Conference shall remain on calendar for 12/3/2007 at 11:00 AM. Counsel shall file a Status Report in advance of the proceedings. (mg) (Entered: October 29, 2007)
November 27, 2007 25 JOINT STATUS REPORT filed by Co-Lead Counsel for Plaintiffs. (csi) (Entered: December 11, 2007)
November 28, 2007 22 MINUTES OF IN CHAMBERS ORDER held before Judge Dale S. Fischer re: Stipulation and Order 21 ; Status Conference continued to 2/25/2008 11:00 AM before Judge Dale S. Fischer. The stay remains in effect.(se) (Entered: November 28, 2007)
November 30, 2007 23 TRANSCRIPT filed for proceedings held on 6/18/07 Court Reporter: Pamela A. Seijas. (ha) (Entered: November 30, 2007)
November 30, 2007 24 TRANSCRIPT filed for proceedings held on 06/18/07 Court Reporter: Pamel A. Seijas. (ha) (Entered: November 30, 2007)
February 21, 2008 26 STATUS REPORT Jointly (Garcia, Stephen) (Entered: February 21, 2008)
February 25, 2008 27 MINUTES OF Third Status Conference held before Judge Dale S. Fischer: The case is called and counsel state their appearances. Counsel advise the Court regarding their efforts towards a resolution. The Court sets a Fourth Status Conference for 4/7/2008 at 11:00 AM.Court Reporter: Pamela Seijas. (sch) (Entered: March 4, 2008)
April 4, 2008 28 JOINT STATUS REPORT REPORT of STATUS filed by Movant All Plaintiffs & Defendants Jointly. (Garcia, Stephen) (Entered: April 4, 2008)
April 7, 2008 29 MINUTES OF Fourth Status Conference held before Judge Dale S. Fischer : The case is called and counsel state their appearances. Counsel advise the Court concerning their mediation efforts and request a briefing schedule be established. TheCourt orders the motion filing deadline of 5/7/08, opposition deadline of 6/6/08, and a reply deadline of 6/23/08. The hearing date will be determined after the Court has had an opportunity to review the pleadings.Court Reporter: Pamela Seijas. (yl) (Entered: April 10, 2008)
April 23, 2008 30 NOTICE of Change of Attorney Information for attorney Angel A Garganta counsel for Defendant GN Netcom Inc. Filed by Defendant GN Netcom, Inc. (Garganta, Angel) (Entered: April 23, 2008)
April 23, 2008 31 NOTICE of Change of Attorney Information for attorney Mark P Pifko counsel for Defendant GN Netcom Inc. Filed by Defendant GN Netcom, Inc. (Pifko, Mark) (Entered: April 23, 2008)
April 23, 2008 32 NOTICE of Change of Attorney Information for attorney Trenton H Norris counsel for Defendant GN Netcom Inc. Filed by Defendant GN Netcom, Inc. (Norris, Trenton) (Entered: April 23, 2008)
May 7, 2008 33 NOTICE OF MOTION AND MOTION to Dismiss Case Motorola, Inc., Plantronics, Inc., and GN Netcom, Inc.'s Notice of Motion and Motion to Dismiss filed by Defendant GN Netcom Inc, Motorola Inc, Plantronics Inc. (Cramer, Mark) (Entered: May 7, 2008)
May 7, 2008 34 MEMORANDUM in Support of MOTION to Dismiss Case Motorola, Inc., Plantronics, Inc., and GN Netcom, Inc.'s Notice of Motion and Motion to Dismiss 33 Memorandum of Points and Authorities in Support of Motorola, Inc., Plantronics, Inc., and GN Netcom, Inc.'s Motion to Dismiss filed by Defendants GN Netcom Inc, Motorola Inc, Plantronics Inc. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order)(Cramer, Mark) (Entered: May 7, 2008)
May 7, 2008 35 DECLARATION of Mark T. Cramer In Support of MOTION to Dismiss Case Motorola, Inc., Plantronics, Inc., and GN Netcom, Inc.'s Notice of Motion and Motion to Dismiss 33 filed by Defendants GN Netcom Inc, Motorola Inc, Plantronics Inc. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A 1 of 3# 2 Exhibit A 2 of 3# 3 Exhibit A 3 of 3# 4 Exhibit B)(Cramer, Mark) (Entered: May 7, 2008)
May 7, 2008 36 DECLARATION of Frederick Zimbric In Support of MOTION to Dismiss Case Motorola, Inc., Plantronics, Inc., and GN Netcom, Inc.'s Notice of Motion and Motion to Dismiss 33 filed by Defendants GN Netcom Inc, Motorola Inc, Plantronics Inc. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit C)(Cramer, Mark) (Entered: May 7, 2008)
May 7, 2008 37 DECLARATION of Renee Collacino In Support of MOTION to Dismiss Case Motorola, Inc., Plantronics, Inc., and GN Netcom, Inc.'s Notice of Motion and Motion to Dismiss 33 filed by Defendants GN Netcom Inc, Motorola Inc, Plantronics Inc. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit D)(Cramer, Mark) (Entered: May 7, 2008)
May 7, 2008 38 DECLARATION of Matthew Baker In Support of MOTION to Dismiss Case Motorola, Inc., Plantronics, Inc., and GN Netcom, Inc.'s Notice of Motion and Motion to Dismiss 33 filed by Defendants GN Netcom Inc, Motorola Inc, Plantronics Inc. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit E)(Cramer, Mark) (Entered: May 7, 2008)
May 7, 2008 39 REQUEST FOR JUDICIAL NOTICE re MOTION to Dismiss Case Motorola, Inc., Plantronics, Inc., and GN Netcom, Inc.'s Notice of Motion and Motion to Dismiss 33 filed by Defendants GN Netcom Inc, Motorola Inc, Plantronics Inc. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit F# 2 Exhibit G# 3 Exhibit H# 4 Exhibit I# 5 Exhibit J)(Cramer, Mark) (Entered: May 7, 2008)
June 6, 2008 40 OPPOSITION to MOTION to Dismiss Case Motorola, Inc., Plantronics, Inc., and GN Netcom, Inc.'s Notice of Motion and Motion to Dismiss 33 . (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order)(Garcia, Stephen) (Entered: 06/06/2008)
June 18, 2008 41 STIPULATION for Extension of Time to File Defendants Reply to Plaintiffs' Opposition to Motion to Dismiss filed by Defendant Plantronics Inc. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order)(Cramer, Mark) (Entered: June 18, 2008)
June 18, 2008 42 DECLARATION of Mark T. Cramer re Stipulation for Extension of Time to File Response/Reply 41 filed by Defendant Plantronics Inc. (Cramer, Mark) (Entered: June 18, 2008)
June 19, 2008 43 ORDER TO EXTEND TIME For Defendants to REPLY to Plaintiffs' Opposition to Motion to Dismiss by Judge Dale S. Fischer re Stipulation for Extension of Time to File Reply 41 . IT IS ORDERED that Defendants time to reply to Plaintiffs Opposition to Defendants Motion to Dismiss Second Amended Complaint is extended by one week to 6/30/2008. (sch) (Entered: June 20, 2008)
June 30, 2008 44 REPLY In Support Of MOTION to Dismiss Case Motorola, Inc., Plantronics, Inc., and GN Netcom, Inc.'s Notice of Motion and Motion to Dismiss 33 filed by Defendants GN Netcom Inc, Motorola Inc, Plantronics Inc. (Cramer, Mark) (Entered: June 30, 2008)
June 30, 2008 45 REQUEST FOR JUDICIAL NOTICE re MOTION to Dismiss Case Motorola, Inc., Plantronics, Inc., and GN Netcom, Inc.'s Notice of Motion and Motion to Dismiss 33 filed in conjunction with Reply In Support of Motion to Dismiss filed by Defendants GN Netcom Inc, Motorola Inc, Plantronics Inc. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit K, # 2 Exhibit L)(Cramer, Mark) (Entered: June 30, 2008)
Docket Report Last Checked: July 3, 2008 08:12:06 PDT
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