Hall v. Lincoln Electric Company et al

Filing 9

Memorandum and Order. As outlined herein, the Court sets document deadlines for certain plaintiffs. If plaintiff fails to file required documents by applicable deadlines, case will be dismissed for want of prosecution. Judge Kathleen M. O'Malley on 5/4/2011. (H,CM)

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03cv17000zbx-ord(DWOPDeadlines).wpd UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT NORTHERN DISTRICT OF OHIO EASTERN DIVISION IN RE: WELDING FUME PRODUCTS LIABILITY LITIGATION : : : : : : : Case No. 1:03-CV-17000 (MDL Docket No. 1535) JUDGE O’MALLEY MEMORANDUM AND ORDER There are currently a number of plaintiffs who have not adhered to certain case management requirements that this Court has imposed on all Welding Fume cases. As the Court explained in its Order on the master docket dated March 25, 2011, these requirements apply equally to all cases, whether the plaintiff is represented by counsel or is proceeding pro se. Accordingly, the Court makes clear that the following plaintiffs must file the required documents listed within the deadlines set out below.1 If the plaintiff fails to file the required documents by the applicable deadlines, his case will be dismissed for want of prosecution. Plaintiff’s Liaison Counsel2 will: (1) attempt to ensure this information is received by the plaintiffs listed below; and (2) assist any pro se plaintiff who seeks explanation. The Court ORDERS the clerk of courts to docket this Order on the master docket and also on each individual case docket. 1 The deadlines listed are simply the next ones required. The Court may later issue other Orders requiring each plaintiff to meet other necessary deadlines. 2 Plaintiff’s Liaison Counsel, Lisa Gorshe, may be reached at 877-621-1228, or 216-621-8484. Plaintiff Case Number Documents to be Filed Deadline McKeithen 05-CV-17672 Plaintiff Fact Sheet, Notice of Diagnosis, and Notice of Compliance with Medical Records Collection. In addition, must provide appropriate medical provider authorizations to Plaintiff’s Liaison Counsel. June 1, 2011 Hall 03-CV-17260 Plaintiff Fact Sheet, Notice of Diagnosis, and Notice of Compliance with Medical Records Collection. In addition, must provide appropriate medical provider authorizations to Plaintiff’s Liaison Counsel. June 1, 2011 Bullard 05-CV-19304 Plaintiff Fact Sheet, Notice of Diagnosis, and Notice of Compliance with Medical Records Collection. In addition, must provide appropriate medical provider authorizations to Plaintiff’s Liaison Counsel. June 1, 2011 Williams 06-CV-17872 Notice of Diagnosis, and Notice of Compliance with Medical Records Collection. In addition, must provide appropriate medical provider authorizations to Plaintiff’s Liaison Counsel. June 1, 2011 McAlister 05-CV-18892 Notice of Compliance with Medical Records Collection. In addition, must provide appropriate medical provider authorizations to Plaintiff’s Liaison Counsel. June 1, 2011 Jankans 06-CV-17268 Notice of Compliance with Medical Records Collection. In addition, must provide appropriate medical provider authorizations to Plaintiff’s Liaison Counsel. June 1, 2011 Walsh 06-CV-17286 Notice of Compliance with Medical Records Collection. In addition, must provide appropriate medical provider authorizations to Plaintiff’s Liaison Counsel. June 1, 2011 Brigham 08-WF-17651 Notice of Certification of intent to try the case. June 1, 2011 Carrington 08-WF-17633 Notice of Certification of intent to try the case. June 1, 2011 Casillas 05-CV-18010 Expert Medical Report linking plaintiff’s neurological injury to his welding fume exposure. August 15, 2011 IT IS SO ORDERED. /s/ Kathleen M. O’Malley KATHLEEN McDONALD O’MALLEY UNITED STATES DISTRICT JUDGE DATED: May 4, 2011 2

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