Reed v. Bayer Healthcare Pharmauceuticals, Inc. et al

Filing 11

ORDER granting 9 Motion to Withdraw as Attorney. Law firm Burg Simpson Eldredge Hersh & Jardine, P.C., via movant Seth A. Katz terminated (Michael Burg continues in his position as co-lead counsel for MDL 2100).. Signed by Chief Judge David R. Herndon on 10/18/2010. (dsw).

UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT SOUTHERN DISTRICT OF ILLINOIS ------------------------------------------------------------------IN RE YASMIN AND YAZ (DROSPIRENONE) MARKETING, SALES PRACTICES AND RELEVANT PRODUCTS LIABILITY LITIGATION -----------------------------------------------------------This document relates to CHRISTINA REED, individually and as parent and natural guardian of minor daughter, CINTHIA REED, vs. BAYER HEALTHCARE PHARMACEUTICALS, INC., et al., 3:10-cv-10462-DRH-PMF KRISTA WILSON v. BAYER HEALTHCARE PHARMACEUTICALS, INC., et. al., 3:10-cv-10750DRH-PMF ERIKA GREENWOOD V. BAYER HEALTHCARE PHARMACEUTICALS, INC., et. al., 3:10-cv-10262DRH-PMF MARISSA DICOSTANZO v. BAYER HEALTHCARE PHARMACEUTICALS, INC., et al., 3:10-cv-10578DRH-PMF ------------------------------------------------------------------ORDER This matter is before the Court on the counsel for the above Plaintiffs' Motions for Leave to Withdraw as Attorney of Record for the above named Plaintiffs. After considering Plaintiffs' counsels' motions, the Court orders as follows: A. This portion of the Order pertains to the following three member actions: X : 3:09-md-02100-DRH-PMF : : : : : : : : ORDER MDL No. 2100 Judge David R. Herndon

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CHRISTINA REED, individually and as parent and natural guardian of minor daughter, CINTHIA REED vs. BAYER HEALTHCARE PHARMACEUTICALS, INC., et al., 3:10-cv10462-DRH-PMF

KRISTA WILSON v. BAYER HEALTHCARE PHARMACEUTICALS, INC., et. al., 3:10-cv10750-DRH-PMF ERIKA GREENWOOD V. BAYER HEALTHCARE PHARMACEUTICALS, INC., et. al., 3:10-cv-10262-DRH-PMF The Court finds that the requirements of Local Rule 83.1 and of the applicable provisions of the Rules of Professional Conduct pertaining to withdrawal of counsel have been satisfied. The law firm Burg Simpson Eldredge Hersh & Jardine, P.C., via movant Seth A. Katz, Esq., is terminated as counsel for Plaintiffs Krista Wilson, Christina Reed, Cinthia Reed, and Erika Greenwood in member actions 3:10-cv-10750, 3:10-cv-10462, and 3:10-cv-10262. Michael S. Burg, however, will continue to act as in his capacity as Co-Lead Counsel for Master Case File MDL 2100 and as a result, will continue to be identified in member actions 3:10-cv10750, 3:10-cv-10462, and 3:10-cv-10262 in his capacity as Co-Lead Counsel for Master Case File MDL 2100. Further, the Court directs movant to serve a copy of this order of withdrawal within 7 days upon all counsel of record and upon unrepresented parties as required by Local Rule 83.1. Should Plaintiffs choose to continue pursuing their actions each Plaintiff is hereby given 21 days to either file an appearance on her own behalf or have new counsel appear for her, as required by Local Rule 83.1(g)(2), and 45 days from the entry of her or her new counsel's appearance to file her Plaintiff Fact Sheet, pursuant to Case Management Order #12. B. This portion of the Order pertains to the following member action:

MARISSA DICOSTANZO v. BAYER HEALTHCARE PHARMACEUTICALS, INC., et al., 3:10-cv-10578-DRH-PMF

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The Court finds that the requirements of Local Rule 83.1 and of the applicable provisions of the Rules of Professional Conduct pertaining to withdrawal of counsel have been satisfied. The law firm Stuart E. Scott, Rhonda Baker Debevec, Melissa Z. Kelly and the law firm Spangenberg Shibley & Liber LLP, via movant Rhonda Baker Debevec, are terminated as counsel for Plaintiff Marissa Dicostanzo in this matter. Further, the Court directs movant to serve a copy of this order of withdrawal within 7 days upon all counsel of record and upon unrepresented parties as required by Local Rule 83.1. Should Plaintiff choose to continue pursuing her action she is hereby given 21 days to either file an appearance on her own behalf or have new counsel appear for her, as required by Local Rule 83.1(g)(2), and 45 days from the entry of her or her new counsel's appearance to file her Plaintiff Fact Sheet, pursuant to Case Management Order #12. SO ORDERED:
David R. Herndon 2010.10.18 13:47:36 -05'00'

Chief Judge United States District

Date: October 18, 2010

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