Dower et al v. Bridgestone Firestone North American Tire, LLC et al

Filing 241

ORDER CONSOLIDATING CASES; NOMINATING TOM DENVER AS THE NEW SPECIAL MASTER; APPOINTING LESTER LEVY AS MEDIATOR. All future filings shall be filed in C 06-06837 JW and bear the caption: In re Bridgestone AmericasTire Operations Litigation. In addition , the Clerk shall administratively close C 08-05704 JW. Plaintiffs shall file an Amended Consolidated Complaint on or before June 25, 2009.The Court nominates Tom Denver of Mediation Masters to serve as the Special Master in this case. Any objections to this nomination shall be served and filed on or before June 18, 2009. If no objections are filed, the Court will issue a subsequent order to define the scope of Mr. Denver appointment. Lester Levy, previously the Special Master for all purposes, shall serve as a mediator to facilitate settlement. Signed by Judge James Ware on 6/10/2009. (ecg, COURT STAFF) (Filed on 6/11/2009) Modified docket text on 6/11/2009 (ecg, COURT STAFF).

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Vernon Dower, et al., / Peggy Parker, et al., v. Plaintiffs, IN THE UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT FOR THE NORTHERN DISTRICT OF CALIFORNIA SAN JOSE DIVISION NO. C 06-06837 JW NO. C 08-05704 JW ORDER CONSOLIDATING CASES; NOMINATING TOM DENVER AS THE NEW SPECIAL MASTER; APPOINTING LESTER LEVY AS MEDIATOR

United United States District Court

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For the Northern District of California

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Bridgestone Americas Tire Operations, LLC, et al., Defendants. /

On June 1, 2009, the Court conducted a Case Management Conference. Counsel for the respective parties were present. In addition, on June 3, 2009, the Court conducted a telephonic conference with Lester Levy. In light of the discussion at the conference, the Court orders as follows: (1) In light of the parties' stipulation and the Court's finding that the cases should be consolidated, the Court ORDERS Dower v. Bridgestone Americas Tire Operations, LLC, C 06-06837 JW, consolidated with, Parker v. Bridgestone Americas Tire Operations, LLC, C 08-05704 JW. The Clerk of Court shall consolidate these actions such that the earlier filed action, C 06-06837 JW, is the lead case. All future filings shall be filed in C 06-06837 JW and bear the caption: "In re Bridgestone Americas

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Tire Operations Litigation." In addition, the Clerk shall administratively close C 0805704 JW. Plaintiffs shall file an Amended Consolidated Complaint on or before June 25, 2009. The Court nominates Tom Denver of Mediation Masters,1 to serve as the Special Master in this case. Any objections to this nomination shall be served and filed on or before June 18, 2009. If no objections are filed, the Court will issue a subsequent order to define the scope of Mr. Denver appointment. Lester Levy, previously the Special Master for all purposes, shall serve as a mediator to facilitate settlement.

United States District Court

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For the Northern District of California

Dated: June 10, 2009

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JAMES WARE United States District Judge

Tom Denver may be reached at, 96 North Third Street, Suite 300, San Jose, CA 95112, or [phone]. 2

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THIS IS TO CERTIFY THAT COPIES OF THIS ORDER HAVE BEEN DELIVERED TO: Andrew Terry Caulfield [e-mail] Aron K. Liang [e-mail] Barbara L. Lyons [e-mail] Chung-Han Lee [e-mail] Craig Evan Needham [e-mail] Erik A Reinertson [e-mail] Kirsten M. Fish [e-mail] Matthew P. Vafidis [e-mail] Niall Padraic McCarthy [e-mail] Sharon Glenn Pratt [e-mail] Steven Noel Williams [e-mail] Susan J. Matcham [e-mail] Thomas M. Bruen [e-mail] Vanessa W. Vallarta [e-mail]

United States District Court

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For the Northern District of California

Dated: June 10, 2009

Richard W. Wieking, Clerk By: /s/ JW Chambers Elizabeth Garcia Courtroom Deputy

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