Multidistrict Litigation

MDL 2385 - Pradaxa (Dabigatran Etexilate) Products Liability Litigation

• MDL 2385 Transfer Order
• Master Case File 3:12-md-02385-DRH-SCW
• Attorney Service List

Court Contacts

Deana Brinkley Case Administrator	(618) 482-9342	Deana_Brinkley@ilsd.uscourts.gov
Caitlin Fischer Case Administrator	(618) 482-9096	Caitlin_Fischer@ilsd.uscourts.gov
Jessica Robertson Case Administrator	(618) 482-9434	Jessica_Robertson@ilsd.uscourts.gov
Christa Obucina Case Administrator	(618) 482-9293	Christa_Obucina@ilsd.uscourts.gov
Catina Simpson Case Administrator	(618) 482-9334	Catina_Simpson@ilsd.uscourts.gov
Debra Ward Law Clerk	(618) 482-9420	Debra_Ward@ilsd.uscourts.gov
Sara Jennings Courtroom Deputy (scheduling matters)	(618) 482-9013	Sara_Jennings@ilsd.uscourts.gov

Lead Counsel List

Seth A. Katz Plaintiffs' Co-Lead Counsel

Mikal C. Watts Plaintiffs' Co-Lead Counsel

Tor A. Hoerman Plaintiffs' Co-Lead Counsel

Roger C. Denton Plaintiffs' Co-Lead Counsel

Mark R. Niemeyer Plaintiffs' Co-Lead Counsel

Orlando R. Richmond, Sr Lead Counsel for U.S. Defendants: Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc., Boehringer Ingelheim USA Corporation, Boehringer Ingelheim Corporation, Boehringer Ingelheim Vetmedica, Inc., and Boehringer Ingelheim Roxane, Inc

Beth S. Rose Lead Counsel for Foreign Defendants: Boehringer Ingelheim International GmbH, Boehringer Ingelheim Pharma GmbH & Co. KG, and Bidachem S.p.A.

Liaison Counsel List

Mark R. Niemeyer Plaintiffs' Co-Liaison Counsel

Steven D. Davis Plaintiffs' Co-Liaison Counsel

Dan H. Ball Co-Liaison Counsel for U.S. Defendants: Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc., Boehringer Ingelheim USA Corporation, Boehringer Ingelheim Corporation, Boehringer Ingelheim Vetmedica, Inc., and Boehringer Ingelheim Roxane, Inc

Eric E. Hudson Co-Liaison Counsel for U.S. Defendants: Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc., Boehringer Ingelheim USA Corporation, Boehringer Ingelheim Corporation, Boehringer Ingelheim Vetmedica, Inc., and Boehringer Ingelheim Roxane, Inc

Beth S. Rose Liaison Counsel for Foreign Defendants: Boehringer Ingelheim International GmbH, Boehringer Ingelheim Pharma GmbH & Co. KG, and Bidachem S.p.A.

State-Federal Liaison Counsel List

Ron Michael Meneo State-Federal Liaison Counsel to the cases pending in Connecticut on its Complex Litigation Docket

Ramon Rossi Lopez State-Federal Liaison Counsel to cases pending in state court in California

Erin Copeland State-Federal Liaison Counsel to the case(s) pending in state court in Illinois, in St. Clair County

Member Cases

Total Member Cases: 823

Total Plaintiffs: 856

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ILSD Case Number	Plaintiff	Defendant	Originating District Case Number	Originating District	ILSD Date Closed
3:12-cv-50001-DRH-SCW	Boston	Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.	3:12-cv-00610	Illinois Southern	-
3:12-cv-50002-DRH-SCW	Richardson	Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.	3:12-cv-00611	Illinois Southern	-
3:12-cv-50003-DRH-SCW	Garner	Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.	3:12-cv-00612	Illinois Southern	-
3:12-cv-50004-DRH-SCW	Herbeck	Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.	3:12-cv-00613	Illinois Southern	-
3:12-cv-50005-DRH-SCW	Fitzgibbons	Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.	3:12-cv-00614	Illinois Southern	-
3:12-cv-50006-DRH-SCW	Sellers	Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.	3:12-cv-00615	Illinois Southern	-
3:12-cv-50007-DRH-SCW	Smith	Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.	3:12-cv-00616	Illinois Southern	-
3:12-cv-50008-DRH-SCW	Stout	Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.	3:12-cv-00617	Illinois Southern	05/17/2013
3:12-cv-50009-DRH-SCW	Kekich	Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals Inc.	3:12-cv-00709	Illinois Southern	-
3:12-cv-50010-DRH-SCW	Crosby	Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.	3:12-cv-00710	Illinois Southern	-
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Case Management Orders

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Date Posted	Date Signed	Description
7-17-2013	4-17-2013	Order No. 29 - Modifying Prior Case Management Orders to Provide BII More Time to Make Required Productions
4-08-2013	4-08-2013	Amended Order No. 28 - Early Trial Scheduling
3-08-2013	3-08-2013	Order No. 27 - Entries of Appearance for Non-Lead and Non-Liaison Counsel Participating in Depositions or Oral Argument
2-26-2013	2-26-2013	Minute Order 114 - Regarding Case Management Order No. 6 Unified Case Management Plan
2-22-2013	2-22-2013	Order No. 25 - Lifting Responsive Pleading Stay
2-22-2013	2-22-2013	Order No. 24 - Deadlines to Answer, Otherwise Plead, or Respond/Reply to Pending Motions in Cases Transferred to MDL 2385
2-20-2013	2-20-2013	Order No. 23 - Concerning Claims of Privilege by Plaintiffs, BIPI, and BII
2-20-2013	2-20-2013	Order No. 22 - Confidentiality of Certain Databases
2-20-2013	2-20-2013	Order No. 21 - Plaintiffs' Additional Custodial Records Requests Served on December 28, 2012 and January 21, 2013
1-23-2013	1-23-2013	Order No. 20 - Regarding Defendant Fact Sheets for BIPI and Exhibit A
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Case Management Orders (Organized by Topic)

Defendant Fact Sheets Order No. 20 - Regarding Defendant Fact Sheets for BIPI and Exhibit A

Initial Conference Order No. 1 - Initial Conference Order and Procedural Matters

Handling of Confidential Information Order No. 2 - Confidentiality Order Order No. 2 - Exhibit A Order No. 22 - Confidentiality of Certain Databases Order No. 23 - Concerning Claims of Privilege by Plaintiffs, BIPI, and BII

Procedural/Filing Matters Order No. 1 - Initial Conference Order and Procedural Matters Order No. 4 - Appointing Plaintiffs' Leadership Positions Order No. 5 - Appointing Defendants' Leadership Positions Order No. 7 - Direct Filing and Waiver of Service of Process for Direct Filed Cases Order No. 12 - Regarding Foreign Defendants Direct Filing and Waiver of Service of Process for Federal Cases Against BOEHRINGER INGELHEIM INTERNATIONAL GmbH Order No. 24 - Deadlines to Answer, Otherwise Plead, or Respond/Reply to Pending Motions in Cases Transferred to MDL 2385 Order No. 25 - Lifting Responsive Pleading Stay Order No. 27 - Entries of Appearance for Non-Lead and Non-Liaison Counsel Participating in Depositions or Oral Argument

Deposition Protocol and Other Deposition Matters Order No. 8 - Deposition Protocol Order No. 13 - Regarding Deposition Protocol of Boehringer Ingelheim International GmbH and Dismissed Foreign Defendants' Witnesses

Case Management Plan, Responsive Pleading, and Scheduling Matters Order No. 6 - Unified Case Management Plan Order No. 10 - Extension of Responsive Pleading Deadlines Order No. 11 - Unified Case Management Plan for BOEHRINGER INGELHEIM INTERNATIONAL GmbH Amended Order No. 28 - Early Trial Scheduling Order No. 29 - Modifying Prior Case Management Orders to Provide BII More Time to Make Required Productions

Production/Discovery Matters Amended Order No. 3 - Regarding Format of Production and Attachment A Amended Order No. 17 - Production Schedule for BIPI Order No. 18 - Production Schedule for BII Order No. 19 - Regarding BIPI's Motion for a Protective Order Order No. 21 - Plaintiffs' Additional Custodial Records Requests Served on December 28, 2012 and January 21, 2013 Order No. 23 - Concerning Claims of Privilege by Plaintiffs, BIPI, and BII

Plaintiff Fact Sheets and Related Matters Order No. 15 - Regarding Plaintiff Fact Sheet Order No. 15 - Exhibit A

Counsel Appointments Order No. 4 - Appointing Plaintiffs' Leadership Positions Order No. 5 - Appointing Defendants' Leadership Positions Order No. 14 - Appointing State-Federal Liaison Counsel

Miscellaneous Order No. 9 - Notification to Clerk of Motions Pending in Transferred Actions

Common Benefit Fee and Expense Fund Order No. 16 - Establishing Common Benefit Fee and Expense Fund Minute Order 67 Amending Case Management Order No. 16

Bellwether Matters Amended Order No. 28 - Early Trial Scheduling

Minutes of Proceedings

Date Posted	Date Signed	Description
5-14-2013	5-14-2013	Status Conference 05/14/2013
4-15-2013	4-15-2013	Status Conference 04/15/2013
3-14-2013	3-14-2013	Status Conference 03/14/2013
3-08-2013	3-08-2013	Hearing 03/08/2013
2-07-2013	2-07-2013	Status Conference 02/07/2013
1-14-2013	1-14-2013	Status Conference 01/14/2013
12-13-2012	12-13-2012	Status Conference 12/13/2012
11-05-2012	11-05-2012	Status Conference 11/05/2012
10-03-2012	10-03-2012	Initial Conference 10/03/2012

Upcoming Court Proceedings

Date & Time	Description	Location
6/10/2013 03:30 PM	Status Conference before Chief Judge David R. Herndon	East St. Louis Courthouse 750 Missouri Avenue East St. Louis, IL 62201

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