Irwin v. Teva Pharmaceuticals USA Inc et al
Consolidated
Lead case: 1:20-md-02974
Lead case: 1:20-md-02974
| Georgia Northern District Court | |
| Judge: | Leigh Martin May |
| Case #: | 1:21-cv-01984 |
| Nature of Suit | 367 Torts - Personal Injury - Health Care/Pharmaceutical Personal Injury/Product Liability |
| Cause | 28:1332 Diversity-Product Liability |
| Case Filed: | May 10, 2021 |
| Terminated: | May 10, 2021 |
| Case in other court: | Texas Northern, 2:21-cv-00072 |
| Last checked: Saturday Nov 06, 2021 5:48 AM EDT |
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Defendant
Coopersurgical Inc
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Defendant
TEVA BRANDED PHARMACEUTICAL PRODUCTS R&D, INC.
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Defendant
Teva Pharmaceuticals USA Inc
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Defendant
Teva Women's Health LLC
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Defendant
The Cooper Companies Inc
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Plaintiff
Lindsay Irwin
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Represented By
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Defendant
Teva Women's Health Inc
Terminated: 08/10/2021
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| Docket last updated: 6 hours ago |
| Friday, November 15, 2024 | ||
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order
Order on Motion to Appoint Counsel
Mon 11/18 3:55 PM
ORDER: Defendants' Consent Motion to Revise Leadership Structure for MDL Proceedings, Doc. No. 731 , is GRANTED. Therefore, the Clerk is directed to substitute Kasey M. Adams, Esq., for Tara L. Blake, Esq., as Co-Lead Counsel for the Cooper Defendants in this action and in all associated cases. Signed by Judge Leigh Martin May on 11/15/2024. Associated Cases: 1:20-md-02974-LMM et al.(tht) |
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Order on Motion to Withdraw as Attorney
Mon 11/18 12:41 PM
ORDER granting (730 in 1:20-md-02974-LMM) Tara L. Blake's unopposed motion to withdraw as counsel of record for Defendants CooperSurgical, Inc. and The Cooper Companies, Inc. Signed by Judge Leigh Martin May on 11/15/2024. Associated Cases: 1:20-md-02974-LMM et al. (bgt) |
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| Tuesday, October 10, 2023 | ||
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Judgment - Clerk
Tue 10/10 12:57 PM
CLERK'S JUDGMENT. It is Ordered and Adjudged that the action be DISMISSED WITH PREJUDICE. (bgt) |
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| Thursday, October 05, 2023 | ||
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Order
Fri 10/06 9:20 AM
ORDER: All Plaintiffs in this MDL are required to provide Plaintiff Fact Sheets (PFS) to Defendants as part of their discovery obligations. After the deadline for filing these fact sheets expired, the Court entered a show cause order on June 15, 2023, asking certain Plaintiffs to show cause why their cases should not be dismissed for failure to comply with this Courts order relating to these PFS. Dkt. No. 517 . The Court also heard argument from counsel on August 23, 2023, as to how the various responses to this show cause order should be treated. The Court ruled based on the categories of the various responses and asked counsel to prepare a list of the cases that fall within these categories. The parties have now provided a consent list of the cases that fall within the Court's categories. This list is attached as Exhibit A to this order and is divided by category of response. Referencing Exhibit A, the Court rules as follows: 1. Category 1 consists of Plaintiffs who failed to respond to the Courts show cause order. Category 2 contains Plaintiffs who agree dismissals are warranted. Category 3 contains Plaintiffs with deficiencies in their PFS that will not be cured. Category 4 contains Plaintiffs where counsel has lost contact with Plaintiff, and counsel agrees they failed to comply with the Court's order. The cases for Plaintiffs in these categories are DISMISSED WITH PREJUDICE. 2. Category 5 consists of Plaintiffs who seek an extension of time to file a PFS. The Court ORDERS that these Plaintiffs have 21 days from the date of this order to file a Plaintiff Fact Sheet. If they fail to comply, their cases will be dismissed with prejudice. 3. Category 6 consists of Plaintiffs who filed a PFS after entry of the Courts show cause order. The Court accepts these late-filed PFS and finds that the show cause order as to these Plaintiffs has been satisfied. Signed by Judge Leigh Martin May on 10/05/2023. Associated Cases: 1:20-md-02974-LMM et al.(tht) |
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Exhibit
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| Friday, June 30, 2023 | ||
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Submission to District Judge
Fri 06/30 9:35 AM
Submission of 517 Order to Show Cause, to District Judge Leigh Martin May. Associated Cases: 1:20-md-02974-LMM et al.(bnp) |
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| Wednesday, June 28, 2023 | ||
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Response to Order to Show Cause
Wed 06/28 3:12 PM
RESPONSE TO ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE re:34 Order to Show Cause,,. (Kassan, Randi) |
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| Thursday, June 15, 2023 | ||
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Order to Show Cause
Thu 06/15 5:05 PM
ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE: Plaintiffs identified on Exhibit 1 are ORDERED TO SHOW CAUSE within 14 days from the entry of this Order, in a written submission as to why their cases should not be dismissed with prejudice for failure to comply with PFS CMOs. Defendants may file a response within 5 business days after service of Plaintiffs' submission, but Defendants are not required to submit a response unless otherwise ordered by the Court. Failure to show cause by failing to file such a submission within 14 days from the entry of this Order may result in dismissal of Plaintiff's case. Signed by Judge Leigh Martin May on 6/15/2023.Associated Cases: 1:20-md-02974-LMM et al.(bnp) |
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Att: 1
Exhibit 1 Delinquent PFS
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| Friday, January 27, 2023 | ||
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Order Allowing Audio/Visual Equipment in the Courtroom
Fri 01/27 9:23 AM
ORDER ALLOWING AUDIO/VISUAL EQUIPMENT IN THE COURTROOM on January 20, 2023 and January 31, 2023 at 10:00 a.m. Signed by Judge Leigh Martin May on 1/27/2023. Associated Cases: 1:20-md-02974-LMM et al.(jra) |
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| Tuesday, January 17, 2023 | ||
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Order
Tue 01/17 12:23 PM
ORDER: In response to the Court's direction and after they attempted to agree ona mediator, the parties provided the Court with names of suggested mediators. The Court met with the parties to discuss their submissions. Following that meeting, the Court interviewed each of the proposed mediators. Following those interviews, the Court has selected M. Gino Brogdon, Sr. to serve as mediator of this MDL. The Court has informed him of the Court's next inperson conference. He will be joining the parties for lunch via zoom on January 30 and for dinner that evening. The Court will provide further details to the parties regarding Judge Brogdon's appointment at our next conference. Signed by Judge Leigh Martin May on 1/17/2023. Associated Cases: 1:20-md-02974-LMM et al.(jra) |
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| Wednesday, August 31, 2022 | ||
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Remark
Wed 08/31 3:24 PM
Remark: Counsel should review all Orders docketed in MDL Case No. 1:20-md-2974-LMM. The Court's Case Management Orders and other case-related documents can also be found on the Court's MDL web page: https://www.gand.uscourts.gov/20md2974 (Docket entry spread to all cases.) Associated Cases: 1:20-md-02974-LMM et al.(bnp) |
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| Friday, February 11, 2022 | ||
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Notice of Appearance
Fri 02/11 4:13 PM
NOTICE of Appearance by Frederick M. Erny on behalf of Coopersurgical Inc, TEVA BRANDED PHARMACEUTICAL PRODUCTS R&D, INC., Teva Pharmaceuticals USA Inc, Teva Women's Health LLC, The Cooper Companies Inc (Erny, Frederick) |
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| Thursday, January 20, 2022 | ||
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Waiver of Service Executed
Thu 01/20 7:53 AM
WAIVER OF SERVICE Returned Executed by Lindsay Irwin. Teva Pharmaceuticals USA Inc waiver mailed on 10/13/2021, answer due 12/12/2021. (Kassan, Randi) |
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Waiver of Service Executed
Thu 01/20 7:51 AM
WAIVER OF SERVICE Returned Executed by Lindsay Irwin. Teva Women's Health LLC waiver mailed on 10/13/2021, answer due 12/12/2021. (Kassan, Randi) |
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Waiver of Service Executed
Thu 01/20 7:50 AM
WAIVER OF SERVICE Returned Executed by Lindsay Irwin. TEVA BRANDED PHARMACEUTICAL PRODUCTS R&D, INC. waiver mailed on 10/13/2021, answer due 12/12/2021. (Kassan, Randi) |
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Waiver of Service Executed
Thu 01/20 7:49 AM
WAIVER OF SERVICE Returned Executed by Lindsay Irwin. The Cooper Companies Inc waiver mailed on 10/13/2021, answer due 12/12/2021. (Kassan, Randi) |
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Waiver of Service Executed
Thu 01/20 7:48 AM
WAIVER OF SERVICE Returned Executed by Lindsay Irwin. Coopersurgical Inc waiver mailed on 10/13/2021, answer due 12/12/2021. (Kassan, Randi) |
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| Wednesday, September 15, 2021 | ||
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Order Setting Hearing on Motion ~Util - Set Deadlines/Hearings
Wed 09/15 1:53 PM
CASE MANAGEMENT ORDER REGARDING SEPTEMBER 21, 2021 STATUS CONFERENCE AND MOTION HEARING. It is hereby ORDERED that: (1) The monthly status conference will be conducted remotely via Zoom, and shall begin at 9:00 am EDT on September 21, 2021. (2) The hearing on Defendants' 89 Motion to Dismiss shall be conducted in person and remotely via Zoom. The hearing shall begin immediately following the monthly status conference. (3) Only essential attorneys involved in the briefing and arguments for the Motion to Dismiss or with an active role in the September status conference may be present in court on September 21, 2021. All others should attend virtually via Zoom. Zoom link: https://ganduscourts.zoomgov.com/j/1606260573 Meeting ID: 160 626 0573 Passcode: 123456 Dial by your location: +1 669 254 5252 (San Jose) +1 646 828 7666 (New York) +1 551 285 1373 +1 669 216 1590 (San Jose) Signed by Judge Leigh Martin May on 9/15/2021. (Associated Cases: 1:20-md-02974-LMM et al.) (cmd) |
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Status Conference
Mon 08/23 4:56 PM
Minute Entry for proceedings held before Judge Leigh Martin May: Status Conference held on 8/23/2021. The Court held its monthly status conference. The parties are directed to file a proposed scheduling order for the September 21st status conference and motion hearing two weeks prior to the hearing. See transcript for details. Associated Cases: 1:20-md-02974-LMM et al.(Court Reporter Montrell Vann)(tcc) |
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Electronic Summons Issued
Mon 08/09 1:00 PM
Electronic Summons Issued as to Teva Women's Health LLC. (rjc) |
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Electronic Summons Issued
Mon 08/09 1:00 PM
Electronic Summons Issued as to Teva Pharmaceuticals USA Inc. (rjc) |
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Electronic Summons Issued
Mon 08/09 1:00 PM
Electronic Summons Issued as to The Cooper Companies Inc. (rjc) |
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Electronic Summons Issued
Mon 08/09 12:59 PM
Electronic Summons Issued as to TEVA BRANDED PHARMACEUTICAL PRODUCTS R&D, INC.. (rjc) |
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Electronic Summons Issued
Mon 08/09 12:59 PM
Electronic Summons Issued as to Coopersurgical Inc. (rjc) |
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Proposed Summons
Fri 08/06 3:28 PM
PROPOSED SUMMONS filed by Lindsay Irwin(Kassan, Randi) |
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Att: 1
Summons Teva Branded Pharmaceutical Products R&D, Inc.,
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Summons The Cooper Companies, Inc.,
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Summons Teva Pharmaceuticals USA, Inc.,
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Summons Teva Women's Health, LLC
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Amended Complaint
Fri 08/06 3:17 PM
AMENDED COMPLAINT Short Form Complaint against Coopersurgical Inc, TEVA BRANDED PHARMACEUTICAL PRODUCTS R&D, INC., Teva Pharmaceuticals USA Inc, Teva Women's Health LLC, The Cooper Companies Incwith Jury Demand filed by Lindsay Irwin.(Kassan, Randi) |
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Att: 1
Civil Cover Sheet
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Order
Wed 07/21 2:16 PM
Case Management Order Regarding Docket Logistics of Filing of Short Form Complaints, Executed Waivers of Service of Summons of Process, and Notices of Appearance in Individual Cases. Signed by Judge Leigh Martin May on 7/21/2021. Associated Cases: 1:20-md-02974-LMM et al.(rjc) |
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Waiver of Service Executed
Wed 05/19 8:50 AM
WAIVER OF SERVICE Returned Executed by Lindsay Irwin. Coopersurgical Inc waiver mailed on 5/11/2021, answer due 7/12/2021. (Kassan, Randi) |
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Waiver of Service Executed
Wed 05/19 8:48 AM
WAIVER OF SERVICE Returned Executed by Lindsay Irwin. The Cooper Companies Inc waiver mailed on 5/11/2021, answer due 7/12/2021. (Kassan, Randi) |
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Waiver of Service Executed
Wed 05/19 8:46 AM
WAIVER OF SERVICE Returned Executed by Lindsay Irwin. TEVA BRANDED PHARMACEUTICAL PRODUCTS R&D, INC. waiver mailed on 5/11/2021, answer due 7/12/2021. (Kassan, Randi) |
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Waiver of Service Executed
Wed 05/19 8:44 AM
WAIVER OF SERVICE Returned Executed by Lindsay Irwin. Teva Pharmaceuticals USA Inc waiver mailed on 5/11/2021, answer due 7/12/2021. (Kassan, Randi) |
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Waiver of Service Executed
Wed 05/19 8:41 AM
WAIVER OF SERVICE Returned Executed by Lindsay Irwin. Teva Women's Health LLC waiver mailed on 5/11/2021, answer due 7/12/2021. (Kassan, Randi) |
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Order
Tue 05/11 9:14 AM
ORDER INITIAL CONFERENCE: The Court held its Initial Conference in this MDL on February 9, 2021. The below are the orders entered after discussion of these issues at that conference. 1. Leadership structure: After the Court discussed issues concerning the leadership structure with all parties, the Court ORDERED Plaintiffs and Defendants to each file their proposed consent motion and order as to their requested leadership structure and team within 7 days of the date of this order. 2. Future status conferences: The Court will hold status conferences once a month. The next six conferences will take place on the following dates at 10:00 am via zoom: Tuesday, March 9, 2021; Monday, April 12, 2021; Wednesday, May 12, 2021; Monday, June 14, 2021; Tuesday, July 13, 2021; Friday, August 20, 2021. The Court will send out the zoom links prior to the conferences. The parties will submit a proposed consent agenda 3 business days prior to the conference. The parties will also confer as to the format for presenting issues that require additional explanation. When these are necessary, they should also be filed 3 business days before the conference. 3. Stay of responsive pleading obligations: The Court continues the stay of responsive pleading obligations provided for in Section 6(b) of the Court's initial order. 4. Pending motions: The Court DENIES WITHOUT PREJUDICE all pending motions in the individual cases comprising the MDL. These cases are also ADMINISTRATIVELY CLOSED. These terminated motions will later be refiled in accordance with an upcoming Case Management Order. 5. Docketing: All parties are to docket future filings only in the MDL case. The case caption should indicate whether any filing applies to all cases or list the individual cases to which it should apply. 6. Electronic service: The Court ORDERS all attorneys participating in the MDL proceeding to register with the Court's CM/ECF system. Because all attorneys will then receive electronic copies of documents filed in the MDL, the Court ORDERS that electronic service of documents via the Court's CM/ECF system satisfies the obligation of service. Hereafter, unless otherwise ordered, neither the clerk's office nor counsel for the parties shall be obligated to provide service copies of any filings or related orders by U.S. Mail or any other means to attorneys who have not registered with the Court's CM/ECF system. An attorney who is not participating in the MDL and does not want to receive CM/ECF notifications may file a motion to withdraw or a certificate of consent to withdraw in accordance with Local Rule 83.1(E). 7. Initial disclosures: The Court GRANTS the parties' joint request for the Court to excuse the parties from Rule 26(f) initial disclosures; except as to the ParaGard New Drug Application (NDA) that was transferred on or about November 10, 2005, to Duramed Pharmaceuticals, Inc., and produced by TWH, Inc., to plaintiff in the Estrada case. 8. Case management and initial orders: The parties are ORDERED to confer as to proposed orders for the list found herein. See order for further specifics and instructions. Signed by Judge Leigh Martin May on 2/10/2021.(tmf) |
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Case Transferred In - District Transfer
Mon 05/10 4:20 PM
Case transferred in from District of Texas Northern; Case Number 2:21-cv-00072. Original file certified copy of transfer order and docket sheet received. |
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Notice (Other)
Mon 05/10 2:49 PM
CONDITIONAL TRANSFER ORDER (CTO 19): The JPML has issued the attached order in MDL No. 2974, and that order has now been filed in the Northern District of Georgia. (daa) [Transferred from Texas Northern on 5/10/2021.] |
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Terminate Civil Case
Tue 05/11 9:29 AM
Civil Case Terminated. (tmf) |
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STANDING ORDER OF REFERENCE to Magistrate Judge Lee Ann Reno. (Ordered by Judge Matthew J. Kacsmaryk on 5/7/2021) (daa) [Transferred from Texas Northern on 5/10/2021.]
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| Tuesday, May 04, 2021 | ||
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SUMMONS Returned Executed as to Teva Women's Health Inc ; served on 4/29/2021. (Kassan, Randi) [Transferred from Texas Northern on 5/10/2021.]
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Summons Issued as to All Defendants. (daa) [Transferred from Texas Northern on 5/10/2021.]
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New Case Notes: A filing fee has been paid. Pursuant to Misc. Order 6, Plaintiff is provided the Notice of Right to Consent to Proceed Before A U.S. Magistrate Judge (Judge Reno). Clerk to provide copy to plaintiff if not received electronically. (daa) [Transferred from Texas Northern on 5/10/2021.]
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CERTIFICATE OF INTERESTED PERSONS/DISCLOSURE STATEMENT by Lindsay Irwin. (Kassan, Randi) [Transferred from Texas Northern on 5/10/2021.]
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Request for Clerk to issue Civil Summons filed by Lindsay Irwin. (Kassan, Randi) [Transferred from Texas Northern on 5/10/2021.]
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Summons: Teva Women's Health, LLC,
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Summons: Coopersurgical, Inc.,
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Summons: Teva Branded Pharmaceutical Products R&D, Inc.,
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Summons: Teva Pharmaceuticals USA, Inc.,
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Summons: Teva Women's Health, Inc. d/b/a Teva Women's Health, LLC
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COMPLAINT WITH JURY DEMAND against Coopersurgical, Inc., Teva Branded Pharmaceutical Products R&D, Inc., Teva Pharmaceuticals USA, Inc., Teva Women's Health, Inc. d/b/a Teva Women's Health, LLC, Teva Women's Health, LLC, The Cooper Companies, Inc. filed by Lindsay Irwin. (Filing fee $402; Receipt number 0539-11821801) Plaintiff will submit summons(es) for issuance. In each Notice of Electronic Filing, the judge assignment is indicated, and a link to the[LINK:Judges Copy Requirements] and[LINK:Judge Specific Requirements] is provided. The court reminds the filer that any required copy of this and future documents must be delivered to the judge, in the manner prescribed, within three business days of filing. Unless exempted, attorneys who are not admitted to practice in the Northern District of Texas must seek admission promptly. Forms, instructions, and exemption information may be found at www.txnd.uscourts.gov, or by clicking here:[LINK:Attorney Information - Bar Membership] . If admission requirements are not satisfied within 21 days, the clerk will notify the presiding judge. (Kassan, Randi) [Transferred from Texas Northern on 5/10/2021.]
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Att: 1
Cover Sheet
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