Welding Fumes Products Liability Litigation
| Master Docket Number: | 1:03-cv-17000 |
| Presiding Judge: | Kathleen M. O'Malley |
| Courtroom Deputy | Christine Huth 216-357-7242 |
| Plaintiffs' Liaison Counsel |
John R. Climaco Lisa A. Gorshe Climaco Lefkowitz Peca Wilcox & Garofoli Suite 1950 55 Public Square Cleveland, OH 44113 Phone: 216-621-8484 Fax: 216-771-1632 Lagors@climacolaw.com |
| Defendants' Liaison Counsel |
John H. Beisner Stephen J. Harburg Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP 1440 New York Avenue, N.W. Washington, D.C. 20005 Phone: 202-371-7470 stephen.harburg@skadden.com |
| Plaintiffs' Lead Counsel |
John W. (Don) Barrett Barrett Law Office, P.A 404 Court Square North P.O. Box 987 Lexington, MS 39095 Phone: 800-889-9622 Fax: 662-834-2628 dbarrett@barrettlawoffice.com |
| Special Master |
David R. Cohen David R. Cohen Co. LPA 23220 Chagrin Blvd., Suite 360 Cleveland, Ohio 44122 Phone: 216-831-0001 Fax: 866-357-3535 david@specialmaster.biz |
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Entry on Master Docket 03-CV-17000 |
Date | Description | Legal Citation |
| 1 | 06/23/2003 | Original Transfer Order by MDL Panel |
In re Welding Rod Prods. Liab. Litig., 269 F.Supp.2d 1365 (J.P.M.L. 2003) |
| 59 | 11/20/2003 | Order Severing Plaintiffs in Multi-Plaintiff Cases Filed Elsewhere | |
| 63 | 12/09/2003 | Case Management Order | |
| 101 | 12/30/2003 | Jurisdictional Order | |
| 131 | 02/09/2004 | Confidentiality & Protective Order | |
| 146 | 03/01/2004 |
Standing Order Regarding Subpoenae Issued by Other US District Courts |
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| 148 | 03/01/2004 | Jurisdictional Order | |
| 224 | 05/21/2004 | Jurisdictional Order |
In re Welding Rod Prods. Liab. Litig., 2004 WL 1179454 (N.D. Ohio May 21, 2004) |
| 287 | 07/16/2004 | Blank Fact Sheet (exhibit 2) (Fillable Form) | |
| 404 | 08/31/2004 | Jurisdictional Order | |
| 612 | 11/10/2004 | Appointment of Special Master |
In re Welding Fume Prods. Liab. Litig., 2004 WL 3711622 (N.D. Ohio Nov. 10, 2004) |
| 810 | 01/13/2005 | Jurisdictional Order | |
| 811 | 01/13/2005 | Jurisdictional Order | |
| 1001 | 04/05/2005 | Jurisdictional Order | |
| 1002 | 04/05/2005 | HazCom Preemption Order |
In re Welding Fume Prods. Liab. Litig., 364 F.Supp.2d 669 (N.D. Ohio 2005) |
| 1353 | 08/08/2005 | Daubert / Parkinsons Disease ("PD") Order |
In re Welding Fume Prods. Liab. Litig., 2005 WL 1868046 (N.D. Ohio Aug. 8, 2005) |
| 1408 | 09/08/2005 | Extending Special Master Appointment |
In re Welding Fume Prods. Liab. Litig., 2005 WL 5417813 (N.D. Ohio Sept. 8, 2005) |
| 1468 | 11/01/2005 | Amending Special Master Appointment Order | |
| 1475 | 11/04/2005 | Ruling re: Allowed Scope of Foreign Discovery | |
| 1514 | 12/05/2005 | Denying Dismissal of Distributor Nordan Smith |
In re Welding Fume Prods. Liab. Litig., 2005 WL 5408315 (N.D. Ohio Dec. 5, 2005) |
| 1697 | 03/09/2006 | Addressing Discoverability of Joint Defense Agreements | |
| 1724 | 03/31/2006 | First Case Administration Order | |
| 1725 | 04/05/2006 | Addressing Plaintiff Screenings, Denying Sanctions |
In re Welding Fume Prods. Liab. Litig., 2006 WL 1173960 (N.D. Ohio Apr. 5, 2006) |
| 1729 | 04/10/2006 | Addressing Discoverability of Other Neuro-Injury Claims | |
| 1731 | 04/10/2006 | Finalization of Notice of Diagnosis form | |
| 1876 | 08/16/2006 | Protective Order re: Other Neuro-Injury Claims | |
| 1888 | 08/28/2006 | First Designation of 100 Cases for Medical Records Discovery |
In re Welding Fume Prods. Liab. Litig., 2006 WL 2505891 (N.D. Ohio Aug. 28, 2006) |
| 1921 | 10/05/2006 | Order Granting in part Consolidation of Duke Power Cases for Trial |
In re Welding Fume Prods. Liab. Litig., 2006 WL 2869548 (N.D. Ohio Oct. 5, 2006) |
| 1954 | 01/04/2007 | Stipulated Order re: Federal Enclave Jurisdiction | |
| 2001 | 03/19/2007 | Stipulated Order re: Remand - No Military Contractor Defense | |
| 2013 | 04/03/2007 | Ordering Defendants to Submit Discovery Certification | |
| 2016 | 04/09/2007 | Granting Summary Judgment to MetLife |
In re Welding Fume Prods. Liab. Litig., 2007 WL 1087605 (N.D. Ohio April 9, 2007) |
| 2040 | 06/01/2007 | Modifiying dkt. no. 2013 | |
| 2077 | 09/14/2007 | Denying Steele Motion for Class Certification |
In re Welding Fume Prods. Liab. Litig., 245 F.R.D. 279 (N.D. Ohio 2007) |
| 2091 | 10/30/2007 | Granting Summary Judgment to Caterpillar |
In re Welding Fume Prods. Liab. Litig., 526 F.Supp.2d 775 (N.D. Ohio 2007) |
| 2104 | 12/13/2007 | Addressing Continuing Discovery Obligations | |
| 2114 | 02/20/2008 | Addressing Discovery Obligations re: Funding of Experts & Studies |
In re Welding Fume Prods. Liab. Litig., 534 F.Supp.2d 761 (N.D. Ohio 2008) |
| 2184 | 04/01/2009 | Jurisdictional Order |
In re Welding Fume Prods. Liab. Litig., 606 F.Supp.2d 716 (N.D. Ohio 2009) |
| 2194 | 05/04/2009 | Designating all MDL cases for Medical Records Discovery | |
| 2217 | 08/31/2009 | Evidentiary Order Memorializing Repetitive In Limine Rulings | |
| 2389 | 06/04/2010 | Trial Template Order | |
| 2390 | 06/11/2010 | Granting Summary Judgment to ITW | |
| 2576 | 4/27/2012 | Memorandum and Order: The parties in this Multi-District Litigation have reached a global "Resolution Agreement." The Resolution Agreement provides for payment of certain funds by Defendants, which will be allocated by a Claims Administrator. A fund to be known as the "Welding Fume MDL Resolution Fund" shall be established as a Qualified Settlement Fund. | |
| 2578 | 7/20/2012 | Memorandum and Order. On May 30, 2012, the Court met with lead counsel to address issues related to the winding down of this MDL. The parties reported that the great majority of cases pending in the MDL have been resolved,and the parties were in the process of filing stipulated case dismissals. In light of these circumstances the court issues this order. | |
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Entry on Ruth Docket 04-CV-18912 |
Date | Description | Legal Citation |
| 172 | 08/23/2005 | First Document Admissibility Order |
Ruth v. A.O. Smith Corp., 615 F.Supp.2d 648 (N.D. Ohio 2005) |
| 180 | 10/11/2005 |
Granted Summary Judgment on Conspiracy claim, Denying as to Military Contractor Defense |
Ruth v. A.O. Smith Corp., 2005 WL 2978694 (N.D. Ohio Oct. 11, 2005) |
| 183 | 02/27/2006 | Addressing Various In Limine Motions |
Ruth v. A.O. Smith Corp., 2006 WL 530388 (N.D. Ohio Feb. 27, 2006) |
| 184 | 02/27/2006 | Denying Allocation of Fault to Employer Ingalls |
Ruth v. A.O. Smith Corp., 416 F.Supp.2d 584 (N.D. Ohio 2006) |
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Entry on Solis Docket 04-CV-17363 |
Date | Description | Legal Citation |
| 3 | 01/13/2005 | Denying Remand, Finding Federal Enclave Jurisdiction | |
| 98 | 05/10/2006 |
Granting Summary Judgment on Conspiracy & Negligent Undertaking Claims |
Solis v. Lincoln Elec. Co., 2006 WL 1305068 (N.D. Ohio May 10, 2006) |
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Entry on Tamraz Docket 04-CV-18948 |
Date | Description | Legal Citation |
| 147 | 11/13/2007 |
Granting Summary Judgment on Claims for Breach of Warranty, Design Defect, and Negligent Undertaking; Denying as to Fraud |
Tamraz v. Lincoln Elec. Co., 2007 WL 3399721 (N.D. Ohio Nov. 13, 2007) (appeal pending). |
| 192 | 07/18/2008 | Post Judgment Order Denying JNOV |
Tamraz v. BOC Group, Inc., 2008 WL 2796726 (N.D. Ohio, July 18, 2008) (appeal pending). |
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Entry on Jowers Docket 07-WF-17010 |
Date | Description | Legal Citation |
| 459 | 04/01/2009 | Post Judgment Order Denying JNOV |
Jowers v. Lincoln Elec. Co., 608 F.Supp.2d 724 (S.D. Miss. 2009) (appeal pending). |
| 460 | 04/14/2009 |
Granting Summary Judgment on Claims for Negligence, Misrepresentation |
Jowers v. BOC Group, Inc., 2009 WL 995613 (S.D. Miss. Apr. 14, 2009) (appeal pending). |
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Entry on Byers Docket 04-CV-17033 |
Date | Description | Legal Citation |
| 313 | 11/06/2008 | Addressing Various In Limine Motions |
Byers v. Lincoln Elec. Co., 2008 WL 4849339 (N.D. Ohio Nov. 6, 2008) |
| 379 | 03/20/2009 |
Undertaking Choice of Law Analysis, Granting Summary Judgment to Several Defendants |
Byers v. Lincoln Elec. Co., 607 F.Supp.2d 840 (N.D. Ohio 2009) |
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Entry on Cooley Docket 05-CV-17734 |
Date | Description | Legal Citation |
| 199 | 08/31/2009 | Granting Summary Judgment on Fraud Claim | |
| 215 | 09/14/2009 | Addressing Admissibility of "Phantom Testimony" by Experts | |
| 219 | 09/15/2009 | Addressing Admissibility of Testimony by Defense Expert Atlas | |
| 274 | 03/10/2010 | Addressing Admissibility of Medical Testimony and Historical Documents |