FELLNER v. TRI-UNION SEAFOODS, L.L.C.

Plaintiff Deborah Fellner alleged that Defendant Tri-Union Seafoods, L.L.C. d/b/a Chicken of the Sea violated the New Jersey Products Liability Act, the New Jersey Consumer Fraud Act and common law fraud for failing to warn the public that consumer of Defendant's tuna, purportedly containing methylmercury, could result in mercury poisoning.
Plaintiff:DEBORAH FELLNER
Defendant:TRI-UNION SEAFOODS, L.L.C.
 
Case Number:2:2006cv00688
Filed:February 15, 2006
 
Court:New Jersey District Court
Office:Personal Inj. Prod. Liability Office [ Court Info ]
County:Morris
Presiding Judge:Judge Dennis M. Cavanaugh
Referring Judge:Magistrate Judge Mark Falk
 
Nature of Suit:Torts - Injury - Personal Injury- Product Liability
Cause:Diversity
Jurisdiction:Diversity
Jury Demanded By:28:1446pl Petition for Removal - Product Liability
Date Filed # Docket Text
February 15, 2006 1 NOTICE OF REMOVAL by TRI-UNION SEAFOODS, L.L.C. from SUPERIOR CT OF MORRIS CTY, case number L-232-06. ( Filing fee $ 250 receipt number 336789) (Attachments: # 1 COMPLAINT# 2 DISCLOSURE STATEMENT# 3 CIS# 4 CIV COV SHT)(dr, ) (Entered: February 22, 2006)
February 22, 2006 2 Application and Clerk's Order to extend time to answer to 3/9/06 as to Attorney KENNETH ANDREW SCHOEN for TRI-UNION SEAFOODS, L.L.C. added.. (nr, ) (Entered: February 23, 2006)
March 7, 2006 3 LETTER ORDER setting Scheduling Conference for 4/26/2006 11:30 AM before Magistrate Judge Mark Falk. Signed by Judge Mark Falk on 3/6/2006. (jr) (Entered: March 7, 2006)
March 9, 2006 4 MOTION To Take Judicial Notice for Documents and Facts Listed Therein by TRI-UNION SEAFOODS, L.L.C.. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A# 2 Exhibit B# 3 Exhibit C# 4 Exhibit D# 5 Certification Schoen Mtn for Jud Ntc# 6 Text of Proposed Order Judicial Ntc# 7 Notice of Motion with Certificate of Service)(SCHOEN, KENNETH) (Entered: March 9, 2006)
March 9, 2006 5 MOTION to Dismiss by TRI-UNION SEAFOODS, L.L.C.. Responses due by 4/10/2006 (Attachments: # 1 Brief in Support of Mtn to Dismiss Complaint (1 of 2)# 2 Brief in Support of Mtn to Dismiss Complaint (2 of 2)# 3 Notice of Motion with Certificate of Service# 4 Certification Schoen Motion to Dismiss Complaint# 5 Exhibit A - Schoen Certification# 6 Text of Proposed Order to Dismiss Complaint)(SCHOEN, KENNETH) (Entered: March 9, 2006)
March 9, 2006 6 MOTION to Dismiss Plaintiff's Class Action Allegations by TRI-UNION SEAFOODS, L.L.C.. Responses due by 4/10/2006 (Attachments: # 1 Notice of Motion and Certificate of Service# 2 Certification Schoen Motion Dismiss Class Allegations# 3 Exhibit A - Schoen Certification# 4 Brief in Support of Mtn Dismiss Class Action Allegations (1 of 2)# 5 Brief in Support of Mtn Dismiss Class Action Allegations (2 of 2)# 6 Text of Proposed Order to Dismiss Class Action Allegations)(SCHOEN, KENNETH) (Entered: March 9, 2006)
March 9, 2006   Set Deadlines as to 6 MOTION to Dismiss Plaintiff's Class Action Allegations, 5 MOTION to Dismiss, 4 MOTION To Take Judicial Notice for Documents and Facts Listed Therein. Motion Hearing set for 4/10/2006 10:00 AM before Judge Dennis M. Cavanaugh. (nr, )(PLEASE BE ADVISED THAT THIS MOTION WILL BE DECIDED ON THE PAPERS UNLESS OTHERWISE NOTIFIED BY THE COURT) (Entered: March 10, 2006)
March 10, 2006   Minute Entry for proceedings held before Judge Mark Falk : Telephone Conference held on 3/10/2006. (jr) (Entered: March 14, 2006)
April 4, 2006 7 First MOTION for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice for John A. Kiernan, Esq. by TRI-UNION SEAFOODS, L.L.C.. (Attachments: # 1 Certification of Scott H. Goldstein, Esq. in support of motion for pro hac vice admission for John Kiernan# 2 Certification of John Kiernan, Esq. in support of motion to admit pro hac vice# 3 Exhibit to certification of John Kiernan, Esq. (Certificate of Good Standing)# 4 Text of Proposed Order granting John Kiernan, Esq. pro hac vice admission)(SCHOEN, KENNETH) (Entered: 04/04/2006)
April 4, 2006   Set Deadlines as to 7 First MOTION for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice for John A. Kiernan, Esq.. Motion Hearing set for 5/8/2006 10:00 AM before Judge Dennis M. Cavanaugh. (nr, ) (PLEASE BE ADVISED THAT THIS MOTION WILL BE DECIDED ON THE PAPERS UNLESS OTHERWISE NOTIFIED BY THE COURT) (Entered: April 5, 2006)
April 10, 2006 8 Certification of KHALID A. ELHASSAN on behalf of DEBORAH FELLNER in support of pro hac vice admission. (jr) (Entered: April 10, 2006)
April 10, 2006 9 Certification of BARRY R. EICHEN on behalf of DEBORAH FELLNER for admission of KHALID ELHASSAN pro hac vice. (jr) (Entered: April 10, 2006)
April 10, 2006 10 ORDER admitting KHALID A. ELHASSAN, ESQ. pro hac vice on behalf of plaintiff. Signed by Judge Mark Falk on 4/3/2006. (jr) (Entered: April 10, 2006)
April 10, 2006 11 REPLY to Response to Motion re 5 MOTION to Dismiss Plaintiff's Complaint, filed by TRI-UNION SEAFOODS, L.L.C.. (Attachments: # 1 Certification Reply Certification of Attorney Schoen# 2 Exhibit 1# 3 Exhibit 2# 4 Exhibit 3 (part 1 of 2)# 5 Exhibit 3 (part 2 of 2)# 6 Exhibit 4# 7 Exhibit 5 (part 1 of 3)# 8 Exhibit 5 (part 2 of 3)# 9 Exhibit 5 (part 3 of 3))(SCHOEN, KENNETH) (Entered: April 10, 2006)
April 21, 2006 12 ORDER granting 7 Motion for John Kierman to Appear Pro Hac Vice . Signed by Judge Mark Falk on 04/21/06. (nr, ) (Entered: 04/24/2006)
April 26, 2006   Minute Entry for proceedings held before Judge Mark Falk : Telephone Conference held on 4/26/2006. (jr) (Entered: April 26, 2006)
May 12, 2006 13 STIPULATION of Dismissal of Class Action Allegations and Claims with prejudice by TRI-UNION SEAFOODS, L.L.C.. (GOLDSTEIN, SCOTT) (Entered: May 12, 2006)
May 16, 2006 14 Letter from Kenneth A. Schoen. (Attachments: # 1 # 2 # 3)(SCHOEN, KENNETH) (Entered: May 16, 2006)
May 31, 2006 15 Notice of Request by Pro Hac Vice to receive Notices of Electronic Filings. (SCHOEN, KENNETH) (Entered: May 31, 2006)
June 20, 2006   Motions No Longer Referred: 4 MOTION To Take Judicial Notice for Documents and Facts Listed Therein (LM, ) (Entered: June 20, 2006)
January 8, 2007 16 OPINION . Signed by Judge Dennis M. Cavanaugh on 1/8/07. (DD, ) (Entered: January 9, 2007)
January 8, 2007 17 ORDER that deft's motions are granted. Signed by Judge Dennis M. Cavanaugh on 1/8/07. (jd, ) (Entered: January 11, 2007)
January 11, 2007   ***Civil Case Terminated. (jd, ) (Entered: January 11, 2007)
January 23, 2007 18 NOTICE OF APPEAL as to 17 Order by DEBORAH FELLNER. Filing fee $ 255, receipt number 343368. Balance due fof $200. USCA and counsel of record notified of appeal. The Clerk's Office hereby certifies the record and the docket sheet available through ECF to be the certified list in lieu of the record and/or the certified copy of the docket entries. (ji, ) (Entered: January 24, 2007)
January 25, 2007 19 NOTICE OF DOCKETING FROM USCA FOR THE THIRD CIRCUIT for 18 Notice of Appeal filed by DEBORAH FELLNER. USCA Case Number: 07-1238. USCA Case Manager: Anthony Infante. (Document Restricted - Court Only)(Infante, Anthony) (Entered: January 25, 2007)
January 25, 2007 20 USCA Appeal Fees received towards balance due of $ 200, receipt number 343456 re 18 Notice of Appeal (USCA), filed by DEBORAH FELLNER. (ji, ) (Entered: January 26, 2007)
February 7, 2007 21 TRANSCRIPT REQUEST by DEBORAH FELLNER re 18 Notice of Appeal (USCA), "None" selected in Section 1A. (ji, ) (Entered: 02/07/2007)
August 19, 2008 22 USCA JUDGMENT as to 18 Notice of Appeal filed by DEBORAH FELLNER. The Judgment of the District Court entered January 9, 2007 is hereby Reversed and this matter is Remanded to the District Court for further proceedings. (ca3ai) (Entered: August 19, 2008)
September 23, 2008 23 MANDATE of USCA as to 18 Notice of Appeal filed by DEBORAH FELLNER. (Attachments: # 1 Court's Opinion, # 2 Court's Mandate Letter)(ca3ai) (Entered: September 23, 2008)
September 24, 2008   Pursuant to Local Rule 79.4, notice is hereby given of the Appellate ruling filed on 9/23/08. In the event that the mandate or judgment provides for costs or directs a disposition other than an affirmance, the prevailing party shall prepare and submit an order implementing the mandate or judgment. (ji, ) (Entered: September 24, 2008)
May 15, 2009   Minute Entry for proceedings held before Magistrate Judge Mark Falk: Telephone Status Conference held on 5/15/2009. (drc, ) (Entered: May 18, 2009)
May 18, 2009 24 LETTER ORDER - Scheduling Conference set for 6/3/2009 at 10:30 AM in Newark - Courtroom 9 before Magistrate Judge Mark Falk. Signed by Magistrate Judge Mark Falk on 5/18/09. (LM, ) (Entered: May 18, 2009)
June 5, 2009 25 Second MOTION to Dismiss Plaintiff's Complaint pursuant to Fed. R. Civ. P. 12(b)(6) by TRI-UNION SEAFOODS, L.L.C.. (Attachments: # 1 Certification of Kenneth A. Schoen, Esq in support of motion to dismiss, # 2 Exhibit A to Schoen Certification, # 3 Exhibit B to Schoen Certification, # 4 Exhibit C to Schoen Certification, # 5 Exhibit D to Schoen Certification, # 6 Brief in support of motion to dismiss, # 7 Text of Proposed Order re motion to dismiss)(GOLDSTEIN, SCOTT) (Entered: June 5, 2009)
June 5, 2009   Set Deadlines as to 25 Second MOTION to Dismiss Plaintiff's Complaint pursuant to Fed. R. Civ. P. 12(b)(6)Second MOTION to Dismiss Plaintiff's Complaint pursuant to Fed. R. Civ. P. 12(b)(6). Motion set for 7/6/2009 10:00 AM before Judge Dennis M. Cavanaugh. The motion will be decided on the papers. No appearances required unless notified by the court. (nr, ) (Entered: June 8, 2009)
June 25, 2009 26 ORDER adjourning the return date on deft's motion to dismiss to 7/20/2009. Signed by Judge Dennis M. Cavanaugh on 06/25/2009. (nr, ) (Entered: June 26, 2009)
July 6, 2009 27 BRIEF in Opposition re 25 Second MOTION to Dismiss Plaintiff's Complaint pursuant to Fed. R. Civ. P. 12(b)(6)Second MOTION to Dismiss Plaintiff's Complaint pursuant to Fed. R. Civ. P. 12(b)(6) filed by DEBORAH FELLNER. (Attachments: # 1 Certification, # 2 Exhibit, # 3 Exhibit, # 4 Exhibit, # 5 Exhibit, # 6 Exhibit, # 7 Exhibit, # 8 Exhibit, # 9 Exhibit, # 10 Exhibit)(EICHEN, BARRY) (Entered: July 6, 2009)
July 8, 2009 28 AMENDED COMPLAINT against all defendants all defendants., filed by DEBORAH FELLNER.(EICHEN, BARRY) (Entered: July 8, 2009)
July 13, 2009 29 REPLY to Response to Motion re 25 Second MOTION to Dismiss Plaintiff's Complaint pursuant to Fed. R. Civ. P. 12(b)(6)Second MOTION to Dismiss Plaintiff's Complaint pursuant to Fed. R. Civ. P. 12(b)(6) Adjournment Request on Reply (3 days on consent) filed by TRI-UNION SEAFOODS, L.L.C.. (SCHOEN, KENNETH) (Entered: July 13, 2009)
July 16, 2009 30 REPLY BRIEF to Opposition to Motion re 25 Second MOTION to Dismiss Plaintiff's Complaint pursuant to Fed. R. Civ. P. 12(b)(6)Second MOTION to Dismiss Plaintiff's Complaint pursuant to Fed. R. Civ. P. 12(b)(6) filed by TRI-UNION SEAFOODS, L.L.C.. (SCHOEN, KENNETH) (Entered: July 16, 2009)
July 27, 2009 31 Application and Proposed Order for Clerk's Order to extend time to answer as to Plaintiff's Amended Complaint.. (GOLDSTEIN, SCOTT) (Entered: July 27, 2009)
August 2, 2009   CLERKS TEXT ORDER - The Application for a Clerks Order Extending Time to Answer - Document #31 submitted by S. GOLDSTEIN on 7/27/2009 has been DENIED. (nr, ) (Entered: August 2, 2009)
August 3, 2009 32 ANSWER to Amended Complaint letter requesting that the Court excuse Tri-Union's obligation to respond to the Amended Complaint until after the motion to dismiss the original Complaint is decided by TRI-UNION SEAFOODS, L.L.C..(GOLDSTEIN, SCOTT) (Entered: August 3, 2009)
August 7, 2009   CLERKS QUALITY CONTROL MESSAGE - The Letter Doc. #32 filed by S. GOLDSTEIN on 8/3/2009 was submitted incorrectly as an Answer. PLEASE RESUBMIT THE Letter USING Letter. This submission will remain on the docket unless otherwise ordered by the court. (nr, ) (Entered: August 7, 2009)
August 10, 2009 33 Letter from Ken Schoen re 28 Amended Complaint. (GOLDSTEIN, SCOTT) (Entered: August 10, 2009)
August 11, 2009 34 Letter from Ken Schoen re withdrawal of motion to dismiss plaintiff's initial Complaint without prejudice re 28 Amended Complaint, 25 Second MOTION to Dismiss Plaintiff's Complaint pursuant to Fed. R. Civ. P. 12(b)(6)Second MOTION to Dismiss Plaintiff's Complaint pursuant to Fed. R. Civ. P. 12(b)(6). (GOLDSTEIN, SCOTT) (Entered: August 11, 2009)
August 31, 2009 35 MOTION to Dismiss by TRI-UNION SEAFOODS, L.L.C.. Responses due by 9/21/2009 (Attachments: # 1 Brief, # 2 Certification, # 3 Text of Proposed Order)(SCHOEN, KENNETH) (Entered: 08/31/2009)
August 31, 2009   Set Deadlines as to 35 MOTION to Dismiss. Motion set for 10/5/2009 before Judge Dennis M. Cavanaugh. The motion will be decided on the papers. No appearances required unless notified by the court. (mn, ) (Entered: September 1, 2009)
September 21, 2009 36 RESPONSE in Opposition re 35 MOTION to Dismiss filed by DEBORAH FELLNER. (Attachments: # 1 Certification Exhibits)(EICHEN, BARRY) (Entered: September 21, 2009)
September 25, 2009 37 Letter from Scott Goldstein re request for extension of time to file to file reply re 35 MOTION to Dismiss. (GOLDSTEIN, SCOTT) (Entered: September 25, 2009)
September 25, 2009 38 LETTER ORDER granting request to extend time to file response to motion to dismiss. Signed by Judge Dennis M. Cavanaugh on 09/25/2009. (nr, ) (Entered: September 27, 2009)
October 1, 2009 39 APPLICATION/PETITION for Judicial notice of selected documents for by TRI-UNION SEAFOODS, L.L.C.. (Attachments: # 1 Certification in support of motion of judicial notice, # 2 Exhibit Exhibit 1 in support of motion for judicial notice, # 3 Exhibit 2 in support of motion for judicial notice, # 4 Exhibit Part 1 of Exhibit 3 in support of motion for judicial notice, # 5 Exhibit Part 2 of Exhibit 3 in support of motion for judicial notice, # 6 Text of Proposed Order granting judicial notice)(GOLDSTEIN, SCOTT) (Entered: October 1, 2009)
October 1, 2009 40 REPLY BRIEF to Opposition to Motion re 35 MOTION to Dismiss Plaintiff's Complaint pursuant to Fed R. Civ. P. 12(b)(6) filed by TRI-UNION SEAFOODS, L.L.C.. (GOLDSTEIN, SCOTT) (Entered: October 1, 2009)
October 1, 2009 41 CERTIFICATION in Support re 35 MOTION to Dismiss Plaintiff's Complaint pursuant to Fed. R. Civ. P. 12(b)(6) filed by TRI-UNION SEAFOODS, L.L.C.. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit 1 to Reply Certification in further support of motion to dismiss, # 2 Exhibit 2 to reply certification in further support of motion to dismiss, # 3 Exhibit part 1 of Exhibit 3 to reply certification in further support of motion to dismiss, # 4 Exhibit Part 2 of Exhibit 3 to reply certification in further support of motion to dismiss plaintiff's complaint., # 5 Exhibit to reply certification in further support of motion to dismiss plaintiff's Complaint.)(GOLDSTEIN, SCOTT) (Entered: 10/01/2009)
October 5, 2009 42 LETTER ORDER withdrawing Tri-Union's motion to dismiss. Signed by Judge Dennis M. Cavanaugh on 10/05/2009. (nr, ) (Entered: October 6, 2009)
October 9, 2009 43 RESPONSE in Opposition re 35 MOTION to Dismiss filed by DEBORAH FELLNER. (EICHEN, BARRY) (Entered: October 9, 2009)
October 13, 2009   CLERKS QUALITY CONTROL MESSAGE - The Cross Motion Doc. #43 filed by B. EICHEN on 10/09/20098 was submitted incorrectly as a Response. PLEASE RESUBMIT THE Cross Motion USING Motion. This submission will remain on the docket unless otherwise ordered by the court. (nr, ) (Entered: October 13, 2009)
October 14, 2009 44 MOTION to Strike by DEBORAH FELLNER. (EICHEN, BARRY) (Entered: October 14, 2009)
October 14, 2009   Set Deadlines as to 44 MOTION to Strike. Motion set for 11/16/2009 10:00 AM before Judge Dennis M. Cavanaugh. The motion will be decided on the papers. No appearances required unless notified by the court. (nr, ) (Entered: October 16, 2009)
October 15, 2009   TEXT ORDER - Please be advised that there shall be a status/settlement conference via telephone on Tuesday, October 20, 2009 at 11:30 a.m. before Magistrate Judge Mark Falk. It shall be plaintiffs counsels responsibility to arrange for and initiate the conference call. Kindly mark your calendar accordingly. Ordered by Magistrate Judge Mark Falk on 10/15/09. (LM, ) (Entered: October 15, 2009)
October 20, 2009   Minute Entry for proceedings held before Magistrate Judge Mark Falk: Telephone Status Conference held on 10/20/2009. (drc, ) (Entered: October 23, 2009)
November 2, 2009 45 CERTIFICATION in Opposition re 44 MOTION to Strike filed by TRI-UNION SEAFOODS, L.L.C.. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A to Certification in opposition to plaintiff's motion to strike defendant's motion for judicial notice, # 2 Exhibit B to Certification in Opposition to plaintiff's motion to strike Tri-Union's motion seeking judicial notice, # 3 Exhibit part 1 of Exhibit C to Certification in Opposition to plaintiff's motion to strike Tri-Union's motion seeking judicial notice for certain documents, # 4 Exhibit Part 2 of C to Certification in Opposition to plaintiff's motion to strike Tri-Union's motion for judicial notice of certain documents)(GOLDSTEIN, SCOTT) (Entered: November 2, 2009)
November 2, 2009 46 BRIEF in Opposition re 44 MOTION to Strike filed by TRI-UNION SEAFOODS, L.L.C.. (GOLDSTEIN, SCOTT) (Entered: November 2, 2009)
November 9, 2009 47 REPLY to Response to Motion re 44 MOTION to Strike filed by DEBORAH FELLNER. (EICHEN, BARRY) (Entered: November 9, 2009)
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Plaintiff: DEBORAH FELLNER
Represented By: BARRY R. EICHEN
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Represented By: KENNETH ANDREW SCHOEN
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