UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT SOUTHERN INDIANA

BRIDGESTONE/FIRESTONE INC -VS- BRIDGESTONE/FIRESTONE INC IP00-C-9373 -B/S

FILED CLOSED NATR SUIT JURY? DEMAND ($1000) JUDGE MAGISTRATE
10/26/2000 N/A 365 Y 0 BARKER SHIELDS

CAUSE: TORTS-PERSONAL INJURY; Personal Injury - Product Liability

BRIDGESTONE/FIRESTONE INC
plaintiff
MDL-1373
plaintiff
LEAD COUNSEL-PI/DEATH CASES VICTOR MANUEL DIAZ JR
plaintiff PODHURST ORSECK JOSEFSBERG & EATON
CITY NATIONAL BANK BLDG STE 800
25 W FLAGLER STREET
MIAMI, FL 33130
MIKE EIDSON
COLSON HICKS EIDSON
255 ARAGON AVENUE 2ND FLOOR
CORAL GABLES, FL 33134
(305)476-7400
LEAD COUNSEL-CLASS CASES DON BARRETT
plaintiff BARRETT LAW OFFICE PA
404 COURT SQUARE NORTH
LEXINGTON, MS 39095
(662)834-2376
LIAISON COUNSEL-PI/DEATH CASES WILLIAM E WININGHAM
plaintiff WILSON KEHOE & WININGHAM
2859 NORTH MERIDIAN STREET
PO BOX 1317
INDIANAPOLIS, IN 46206
(317)920-6400
LIAISON COUNSEL-CLASS CASES IRWIN B LEVIN
plaintiff COHEN & MALAD
ONE INDIANA SQUARE, SUITE 1400
INDIANAPOLIS, IN 46206
(317)636-6481
V.
BRIDGESTONE/FIRESTONE INC MARK MERKLE
defendant KRIEG DEVAULT LLP
ONE INDIANA SQUARE SUITE 2800
INDIANAPOLIS, IN 46204
(317)636-4341
MARK HERRMANN
JONES DAY REAVIS & POGUE
NORTH POINT
901 LAKESIDE AVENUE
CLEVELAND, OH 44114
COLIN P SMITH
HOLLAND & KNIGHT LLC
131 S DEARBORN STREET 30TH FLOOR
CHICAGO, IL 60603
(312)263-3600
FORD MOTOR COMPANY RANDALL RIGGS
defendant LOCKE REYNOLDS LLP
201 N ILLINOIS ST SUITE 1000
PO BOX 44961
INDIANAPOLIS, IN 46244
(317)237-3800
JOHN H BEISNER
O'MELVENY & MYERS LLP
1625 EYE STREET NW
WASHINGTON, DC 20006
(202)383-5300
BRIDGESTONE CORPORATION THOMAS S KILBANE
defendant SQUIRE SANDERS & DEMPSEY LLP
4900 KEY TOWER
127 PUBLIC SQUARE
CLEVELAND, OH 44114
(216)479-8500
THOMAS G STAYTON
BAKER & DANIELS
300 NORTH MERIDIAN STREET SUITE 2700
INDIANAPOLIS, IN 46204
(317)237-0300
LIAISON COUNSEL-INTERVENORS DANIEL P BYRON
defendant BINGHAM MCHALE LLP
10 WEST MARKET STREET #2700
INDIANAPOLIS, IN 46204
(317)635-8900
LIAISON COUNSEL-DEFTS RANDALL RIGGS
defendant LOCKE REYNOLDS LLP
201 N ILLINOIS ST SUITE 1000
PO BOX 44961
INDIANAPOLIS, IN 46244
(317)237-3800
DATENR.PROCEEDINGS
10/01/20011686SEALED DOCUMENT-RESPONSE-statement in opposition to deft-Bridgestone/Firestones motion to dismiss the master complt for lack of personal jurisdiction c/s DEFT-Ford eod 10/02/01 edited 10/04/01 [CBU]
10/01/20011687DECLARATION of Brian D Boyle c/s DEFT-Ford eod 10/02/01 [CBU]
10/01/20011688SEALED DOCUMENT -attachments to the Declaration of Brian D Boyle DEFT-Ford eod 10/02/01 [CBU]
10/01/20011689NOTICE of supplemental authority c/s DEFTS-Bridgestone/Firestone and Ford (disk submitted) eod 10/02/01 [CBU]
10/01/20011690STIPULATION of dismissal with prej with each party to pay its own costs and attnys fees c/s PLTF-Hyman and DEFT-Ford (IP01-5248) eod 10/02/01 [CBU]
10/01/20011691STIPULATION of dismissal with prej with each party to pay its own costs and attnys fees c/s PLTF-Williams and DEFT-Ford (IP01-5249) eod 10/02/01 [CBU]
10/01/20011692STIPULATION of dismissal with prej with each party to pay its own costs and attnys fees c/s PLTF-Slaughter and DEFT-Ford (IP01-5250) eod 10/02/01 [CBU]
10/01/20011693NOTICE of pending motion c/s DEFT-Delta Ford Sales (IP01-5362) eod 10/02/01 [CBU]
10/01/20011694MOTION TO COMPEL responses to written discovery c/s DEFT-Bridgestone/Firesonte (Clark IP01-5277) (disk submitted) eod 10/02/01 [CBU]
10/02/20011695OBJECTION -opposition to pltfs motion to amend CMP order c/s DEFT-Bridgestone/Firestone (IP01-5212)(disk submitted) eod 10/03/01 [CBU]
10/02/20011696NOTICE of voluntary dismissal as to deft-Debra Moreno and all fictitiously named parties c/s PLTFS(IP01-5167) eod 10/03/01 [CBU]
10/03/20011697STIPULATION of dismissal with prej c/s PLTF and DEFT-Bridgestone/Firestone (IP01-5401) eod 10/03/01 [CBU]
10/03/20011698SUMMONS (ALIAS - AMENDED) (IP01-5355) eod 10/03/01 [CBU]
10/03/20011699NOTICE -Agreed order on preservation of evidence and non-destructive testing PARTIES (IP01-5300) eod 10/03/01 [CBU]
10/03/20011700Response to defts notice of supplemental authority c/s CLASS PLTFS (disk submitted) eod 10/04/01 [CBU]
10/03/20011701SUBMISSION (supplemental) of State Court personal injury cases c/s DEFTS-Bridgestone/Firestone and Ford (disk submitted) eod 10/04/01 [CBU]
10/03/20011702ENTRY establishing briefing schedule for motion to dismiss-pltfs shall file their brief and supporting materials in opposition to the motion by 10/5/01 and Bridgestone/Firestone shall file its reply by 10/26/01 cm VSS eod 10/04/01 [CBU]
10/03/20011703ENTRY grants the class pltfs motion for supplemental order modifying deadlines to disclose expert witnesses and produce expert reports set forth in 3/2/01, supplemental CMP order cm VSS eod 10/04/01 [CBU]
10/04/20011704ENTRY overrules Bridgestone/Firestones objections to Ford Adjustment Date Designee cm VSS eod 10/04/01 [CBU]
10/04/20011705SEALED DOCUMENT -Response to Fords brief in response to Magistrate Judges Entry regarding motion to seal c/s PLTFS eod 10/04/01 [CBU]
10/04/20011706NOTICE OF CHANGE of address of the pltf-Leonard Reisinger Jr (IP01-5401) eod 10/05/01 [CBU]
10/04/20011707MOTION FOR APPT OF CNSL c/s PLTF (IP01-5401) eod 10/05/01 [CBU]
10/04/20011708DECLARATION in support of motion for appt of counsel PLTF(IP01-5401) eod 10/05/01 [CBU]
10/04/20011709Memorandum of law in support of motion for appt of counsel PLTF(IP01-5401) eod 10/05/01 [CBU]
10/04/20011710OBJECTION to subpoena for deposition served on Dr Guy Cary c/s PLTFS-DoPadre (IP01-5214)(disk submitted) eod 10/05/01 [CBU]
10/04/20011711Motion for expedited hearing; motion for lv to appear at hearing by telephone c/s PLTFS-DoPadre (IP01-5214)(disk submitted) eod 10/05/01 [CBU]
10/05/20011712ORDER approves the agreed preservation of evidence and non-destructive testing cm VSS (IP01-5300) eod 10/05/01 [CBU]
10/05/20011713STIPULATION of dismissal with prej c/s PLTFS and DEFTS-Bridgestone/Firestone and Marietta Toyota (IP01-5373) eod 10/09/01 [CBU]
10/04/20011714ENTRY terminating action cm SEB (IP01-5167) eod 10/09/01 [CBU]
10/04/20011715ANSWER to complaint in intervention by American Ins Co with regard to Jason Gordon c/s DEFT-Bridgestone/Firestone (IP01-5410) eod 10/09/01 [CBU]
10/04/20011716ANSWER to complaint in intervention by American Ins Comp with regard to Gregory Arnolie c/s DEFT-Bridgestone/Firestone (IP015410) eod 10/09/01 [CBU]
10/04/20011717ANSWER to complaint in intervention by American Ins Comp with regard to Leonard Jackson c/s DEFT-Bridgestone/Firestone (IP01-5410) eod 10/09/01 [CBU]
10/04/20011718ANSWER to complaint in intervention by American Ins Comp with regard to Richard Allen Sr c/s DEFT-Bridgestone/Firestone (IP01-5410) eod 10/09/01 [CBU]
10/05/20011719SUBMISSION of agreed designation regarding the contents of the record to be remanded c/s PARTIES (IP01-5210) eod 10/09/01 [CBU]
10/05/20011720RESPONSE (final) to Bridgestone Corps motion to dismiss the Master Complt c/s CLASS PLTFS (disk submitted) eod 10/09/01 [CBU]
10/05/20011721SEALED DOCUMENT -exhibits in support of final response (B,L and M) eod 10/09/01 [CBU]
10/05/20011722MOTION TO STRIKE deft-Fords submission in opposition to the motion to dismiss the Master Complt for lack of personal jurisdiction c/s DEFT-Bridgestone Corp (disk submitted) eod 10/09/01 [CBU]
10/05/20011723BRIEF in support of motion to strike submission in opposition to the motion to dismiss the Master Complt for lack of personal jurisdiction c/s DEFT-Bridgestone Corp (disk submitted) eod 10/09/01 [CBU]
10/09/20011724RESPONSE-answer brief to Bridgestone Corps motion to dismiss for lack of personal jurisdiction c/s PLTFS (IP01-5205) (disk submitted) eod 10/09/01 [CBU]
10/03/20011725ORDER approves protective order between pltfs-Dorsey and deft-Bridgestone/Firestone cm VSS (IP01-5276) eod 10/09/01 [CBU]
10/09/20011726ORDER -Recv'd Certified Transfer Order from the Judicial Panel on MDL re:MDL-1373 (CTO-22)(19 cases) to the SD/IN Indpls Division eod 10/10/01 [CBU]
10/09/20011727NOTICE OF CHANGE of address of Robert Schuckit c/s (IP01-5234 and IP00-5125) eod 10/10/01 [CBU]
10/09/20011728Response to deft-Firestones motion to compel c/s PLTFS (IP00-5005 and IP00-5006) eod 10/10/01 [CBU]
10/09/20011729OBJECTION to dismissal of Bridgestone/Firestone or in the alternative motion for lv to amend answer to pltfs amended complt c/s DEFTS-Transcor, Thompson, Franklin (IP01-5401) eod 10/10/01 [CBU]
10/09/20011730SUBMISSION of omitted exhibits c/s CLASS PLTFS (disk submitted) eod 10/10/01 [CBU]
10/09/20011731NOTICE OF FILING of public records relevant to deft-Bridgestones motion to dismiss the Master complt for want of jurisdiction c/s DEFT-Ford (disk submitted) eod 10/10/01 [CBU]
10/09/20011732DECLARATION of Randall R Riggs c/s DEFT-Ford eod 10/10/01 [CBU]
10/09/20011733Motion for the Court to take judicial notice c/s CLASS PLTFS (disk submitted) eod 10/10/01 [CBU]
10/09/20011734SUBMISSION -Bench Book-Reference materials for pltfs presentation (large binder of exhibits) eod 10/10/01 [CBU] -Sealed pursuant to the Entry of 11/01/01 VSS edited 11/02/01 [WMK] -Partially unsealed see order of 1/31/02 SEB #2741 edited 2/5/02 [WMK]
10/09/20011735ENTRY -marginal doc #1710-objection to subpoena is moot by agreement cm VSS (IP01-5214) eod 10/10/01 [CBU]
10/09/20011736ENTRY -marginal doc #1711-motion for expedited hearing is moot by agreement cm VSS (IP01-5214) eod 10/10/01 [CBU]
10/09/20011737ORDER -Consent order for the preservation and non-destruction of evidence cm VSS (IP01-5435) eod 10/10/01 [CBU]
10/10/20011738ORDER VACATES HEARING of 10/11/01 at 09:30AM Room 216 (SEB) c/m and; eod 10/10/01 [CBU]
10/10/2001 = ORDER REASSIGNS HEARING to 11/16/01 at 09:30AM Room 216 (SEB) c/m (class certification) eod 10/10/01 [CBU]
10/10/20011739ENTRY denies Fords motion for order permanently sealing deposition transcript and requiring return of inadvertently disclosed document-They shall remain sealed for 10 days from the date of this Entry to permit Ford to file an appeal of this ruling to Judge Barker if it so desires cm VSS eod 10/10/01 [CBU]
08/28/20011740SEALED DOCUMENT -Memorandum of law in opposition to Fords motion to seal deposition transcript and requiring return of inadvertently disclosed document c/s PLTFS (docketed out of order) -Unsealed pursuant to the Entry of 10/10/01 VSS. eod 10/11/01 [CBU] edited 10/30/01 [WMK]
10/10/20011741ENTRY denies deft-Bridgestone/Firestones motion for a protective order on the Col and Ven cases-Accordingly Firestone shall respond to the pltfs ninth request for the production of documents within 15 days fo the date of this Entry cm VSS eod 10/11/01 [CBU]
10/10/20011742ORDER that the seal remain in place over Bridgestone/Firestone opposition to Goodyears motion for an accounting and that the Goodyear Tire & Rubber and the Ford be heard on the issue prior to any unsealing cm VSS eod 10/11/01 [CBU]
10/10/20011743ORDER that the seal remain in place over the reply in support of the Goodyear Tire & Rubber to protect previously produced documents and for a related accounting and request for hearing filed on 9/17/01 and Goodyear be heard on the issue prior to any unsealing cm VSS eod 10/11/01 [CBU]
10/11/20011744MOTION TO FILE OVERSIZE BRIEF (agreed) to exceed page limit c/s PTLFS (disk submitted) eod 10/11/01 [CBU]
10/11/20011745ORDER grants the pltfs lv to file a response memorandum not to exceed 100 pages (50 for legal argument and 50 for factual summary) cm VSS eod 10/12/01 [CBU]
10/12/20011746ORDER -Recv'd Certified Remand Order from the Judicial Panel on MDL re:MDL-1373 (Bibbs IP01-5210) eod 10/12/01 [CBU]
10/12/20011747ENTRY for the discovery conf held this date cm VSS eod 10/15/01 [CBU]
10/15/20011748MOTION FOR TIME TO Comply with Court's Order of 9/14/01 on Firestone's Motion to Compel (Colombian and Venezuelan Cases) (disk submitted) c/s - PLTFS eod 10/16/01 [MAC]
10/15/20011749MOTION for Order to Substitute Counsel by Steven Lemoine and Herbert V. Larson for that of Richard A. Freese counsel for Theresa Arnolie (IP01-5410-C) c/s - PLTF eod 10/16/01 [MAC]
10/15/20011750CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE of pltf's response to Bridgestone/Firestone's Second Set of Interrogatories served U.S. Mail on 10/9/01 (IP01-5316-C and IP01-5233) c/s - PLTFS Francis eod 10/16/01 [MAC]
10/15/20011751SUBMISSION of Agreed Order Granting deft Firestone's Motion to Dismiss for lack of subject matter jurisdiction (IP01-5451-C) - JOINT Parties eod 10/16/01 [MAC]
10/15/20011752MOTION TO STAY Proceedings per attached order of liquidation in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania (Notice) (IP01-5377-C) c/s - DEFT Charlie Case Tire Company eod 10/16/01 [MAC]
10/15/20011753MOTION TO DISMISS Class Allegations (IP00-5126) c/s - PLTFS McMasters eod 10/16/01 [MAC]
10/15/20011754MOTION TO DISMISS Class Allegations (IP00-5039) c/s - PLTF Stafford eod 10/16/01 [MAC]
10/15/20011755RESPONSE (Opposition) to Firestone's Motion to Compel (disk submitted) c/s - DEFT Ford eod 10/16/01 [MAC]
10/15/20011756MOTION to Incorporate by Reference the Evidence submitted in Opposition to deft Bridgestone Corporation's Motion to Dismiss for Lack of Personal Jurisdiction c/s - CLASS PLTFS eod 10/16/01 [MAC]
10/15/20011757SUBMISSION (notice of filing) of Class Pltfs' Bench Book for hearing on 11/16/01 c/s - CLASS PLTFS eod 10/16/01 [MAC]
10/15/20011758SUBMISSION of Class Plaintiffs' Bench Book - Reference Materials for Class Plaintiffs' Presentation of Class Certification Hearing scheduled for 11/16/01 (disk submitted) (LARGE BOUND VOLUME) - CLASS PLTFS eod 10/16/01 [MAC] -Sealed pursuant to the Entry of 11/01/01 VSS. edited 11/02/01 [WMK] -Partially unsealed see order of 1/31/02 SEB #2741 edited 2/5/02 [WMK]
10/15/20011759ORDER overrules deft-Transcor, Thompson and Franklins objection and grants them leave to file an amended answer to the amended complt (but not by the requested interlineation)cm SEB (Reisinger IP01-5401) eod 10/16/01 [CBU]
10/15/20011760ORDER grants the dismissal with prej as to deft Ford with each party to bear its own costs and attnys fees cm SEB (Williams IP01-5249) eod 10/16/01 [CBU]
10/15/20011761ORDER grants the dismissal with prej as to deft-Ford only with each party to bear its own costs and attnys fees cm SEB (Slaughter IP01-5250) eod 10/16/01 [CBU]
10/15/20011762ORDER grants the dismissal with prej as to deft-Ford only with each party to bear its own costs and attnys fees cm SEB (Hyman IP01-5248) eod 10/16/01 [CBU]
10/15/20011763ORDER denies deft-Bridgestone Corporations motion to strike deft-Fords submissions and Bridgestone Corp shall file any response it has to the submissions by 10/26/01 cm SEB eod 10/16/01 [CBU]
10/15/20011764ORDER grants deft-Bridgestone/Firestone lv to file answer and amended affirmative defenses-it is deemed file as of the date of this order cm SEB (Cornwell IP00-5125) eod 10/16/01 [CBU]
10/15/20011765ANSWER to complaint and AMENDED affirmative defenses c/s DEFT-Bridgestone/Firestone (Cornwell IP00-5125) (filed front page sent with order) eod 10/16/01 [CBU]
10/15/20011766ORDER -Recv'd Certified Transfer Order from the Judicial Panel for the MDL re:MDL-1373 (CTO-23) (6 cases) to the SD/IN Indpls Division eod 10/16/01 [CBU]
10/16/20011767RESPONSE to pltf's Motion for time to Comply with the Court's Order of 9/14/01 (disk submitted) c/s - DEFT Firestone eod 10/17/01 [MAC]
10/16/20011768RESPONSES to pltf's Requests for Admissions regarding Forum Non Conveniens (disk submitted) c/s - DEFT Firestone eod 10/17/01 [MAC]
10/16/20011769STIPULATION concerning Motion to Dismiss Venezuelan and Colombian Accident Lawsuits on Forum Non Conveniens Grounds (disk submitted) c/s - DEFT Ford eod 10/17/01 [MAC]
10/16/20011770SUBMISSION (Supplemental) of State Court Personal Injury Cases (disk submitted) c/s - DEFTS Firestone and Ford eod 10/17/01 [MAC]
10/16/20011771STIPULATION of dismissal with prejudice as to deft Bridgestone/Firestone Inc. (IP00-5041) - JOINT Parties eod 10/17/01 [MAC]
10/16/20011772STIPULATION of dismissal with prejudice as to deft Bridgestone/Firestone, Inc. (IP00-5042) - JOINT Parties eod 10/17/01 [MAC]
10/16/20011773STIPULATION of dismissal with prejudice as to deft Bridgestone/Firestone, Inc. (IP01-5243) - JOINT Parties eod 10/17/01 [MAC]
10/16/20011774STIPULATION of dismissal with prejudice as to defts Bridgestone/Firestone, Inc. and Ray Espinosa (IP01-5291) - JOINT Parties eod 10/17/01 [MAC]
10/16/20011775STIPULATION of dismissal with prejudice as to deft Bridgestone/Firestone, Inc. (IP01-5242) - JOINT Parties eod 10/17/01 [MAC]
10/16/20011776STIPULATION of dismissal with prejudice as to deft Bridgestone/Firestone, Inc. (IP01-5305) - JOINT Parties eod 10/17/01 [MAC]
10/11/20011777ANSWER to complaint and affirmative defenses to the amended complt c/s DEFT-Ford (IP00-5078) (disk submitted) eod 10/17/01 [CBU]
10/01/20011778ANSWER to complaint c/s DEFT-Ford (docketed out of order) (IP00-5070) eod 10/17/01 [CBU]
10/17/20011779STIPULATION for purposes of pending response to forum non conveniens motion c/s PLTFS and DEFT-Bridgestone/Firestone (Ven and Col cases) eod 10/18/01 [CBU]
10/17/20011780MOTION TO DISMISS (second supplemental) on forum non conveniens grounds c/s DEFTS-Bridgestone/Firestone and Ford (Ven cases only)(disk submitted) eod 10/18/01 [CBU]
10/17/20011781MOTION TO DISMISS Mexican, Argentinean, Costa Rican, Austrialian, Qatarian and British cases on forum non conveniens grounds c/s DEFTS-Bridgestone/Firestone and Ford (other out of country)(disk submitted) eod 10/18/01 [CBU]
10/17/20011782Motion to set briefing schedule on motion to dismiss other out of country cases on forum non conveniens grounds c/s DEFTS-Bridgestone/Firestone and Ford eod 10/18/01 [CBU]
10/09/20011783RECEIPT of the original file from the SD/CA (IP01-5444) eod 10/18/01 [CBU]
10/09/20011784RECEIPT of the original record from the USDC ND/TX (IP01-5453) eod 10/18/01 [CBU]
10/12/20011785RECEIPT of the original record from the USDC SD/MS (IP01-5448) eod 10/18/01 [CBU]
10/12/20011786RECEIPT of the original record from the USDC MD/TN (IP01-5451) eod 10/18/01 [CBU]
10/12/20011787RECEIPT of the original record from the USDC SD/MS (IP01-5449) eod 10/18/01 [CBU]
10/12/20011788RECEIPT of the original record from the USDC MD/FL (IP01-5446) eod 10/18/01 [CBU]
10/12/20011789RECEIPT of the original record from the USDC MD/FL (IP01-5447) eod 10/18/01 [CBU]
10/15/20011790RECEIPT of the original record from the USDC WD/TX (IP01-5455) eod 10/18/01 [CBU]
10/15/20011791RECEIPT of the original record from the USDC SD/MS (IP01-5450) eod 10/18/01 [CBU]
10/15/20011792RECEIPT of the original record from the USDC MD/FL (IP01-5445) eod 10/18/01 [CBU]
10/15/20011793RECEIPT of the original record from the USDC CD/CA (IP01-5443) eod 10/18/01 [CBU]
10/15/20011794RECEIPT of the original record from the USDC CD/CA (IP01-5440) eod 10/18/01 [CBU]
10/15/20011795RECEIPT of the original record from the USDC CD/CA (IP01-5442) eod 10/18/01 [CBU]
10/16/20011796RECEIPT of the original record from the USDC MD/AL (IP01-5434) eod 10/18/01 [CBU]
10/16/20011797RECEIPT of the original record from the USDC SD/TX (IP01-5454) eod 10/18/01 [CBU]
10/17/20011798ORDER approves the withdrawal and substitution of counsel cm SEB (Ames IP01-5362) eod 10/18/01 [CBU]
10/17/20011799ORDER approves the stipulation of dismissal with prej each party to bear their own costs cm SEB (Villegas IP01-5291) eod 10/18/01 [CBU]
10/17/20011800ORDER grants the stipulation of dismissal against deft-Bridgestone/Firestone with prej each party to bear their own costs cm SEB (McCarty IP01-5243) eod 10/18/01 [CBU]
10/17/20011801ORDER grants the dismissal against deft-Bridgestone/Firestone with prej each party to bear their own costs cm SEB (Sena IP00-5042) eod 10/18/01 [CBU]
10/17/20011802ORDER grants the stipulation of dismissal against deft-Bridgestone/Firestone with prej each party to bear their own costs cm SEB (Monson IP00-5041) eod 10/18/01 [CBU]
10/17/20011803ORDER grants the stipulation of dismissal against deft-Bridgestone/Firestone with prej each party to beart their own costs cm SEB (Menendez IP01-5305) eod 10/18/01 [CBU]
10/17/20011804ORDER grants the stipulation of dismissal against deft-Bridgestone/Firestone with prej each party to bear their own costs cm SEB (Brewer IP01-5242) eod 10/18/01 [CBU]
10/18/20011805ENTRY terminating action cm SEB (Hyman IP01-5248) eod 10/18/01 [CBU]
10/18/20011806ENTRY terminating action cm SEB (Slaughter IP01-5250) eod 10/18/01 [CBU]
10/18/20011807ENTRY terminating action cm SEB (Williams IP01-5249) eod 10/18/01 [CBU]
10/18/20011808SUBMISSION of withdrawal of interrogatories to deft-Bridgestone/Firestone and request for production of documents to deft-Bridgestone/Firestone c/s PLTF (IP01-5316 and IP01-5233) eod 10/19/01 [CBU]
10/18/20011809STIPULATION -supplemental-concerning motion to dismiss Ven and Col accident lawsuits on forum non conveniens grounds c/s DEFT-Ford (Ven and Col cases)(disk submitted) eod 10/19/01 [CBU]
10/19/20011810NOTICE to the Court c/s DEFT-Bridgestone/Firestone (Anderson IP01-5452) eod 10/19/01 [CBU]
10/19/20011811RESPONSE to Ford and Bridgestone/Firestones motions to dismiss on forum non conveniens grounds c/s PLTFS (Brzobohaty IP00-5065) (cd submitted) eod 10/19/01 [CBU]
10/19/20011812MOTION to enforce settlements (emergency) c/s PLTFS (IP00-5005 and IP00-5006) eod 10/19/01 [CBU]
10/19/20011813Reply in support of motion for time c/s PLTFS (Ven and Col cases)(disk submitted) eod 10/19/01 [CBU]
10/19/20011814Motion for an order on motion to remand (third) c/s PLTFS (Benishai IP00-5076) eod 10/19/01 [CBU]
10/19/20011815MOTION TO TRANSFER (suggestion) agreed c/s PARTIES-Pltf and DEFT-Ford (Gibson IP00-5054) eod 10/19/01 [CBU]
10/19/20011816Motion for serverance (unopposed) c/s PLTF and DEFT-Ford (Gibson IP00-5054) eod 10/19/01 [CBU]
10/19/20011817MOTION TO DISMISS with prej deft-Tires Plus Company c/s PLTFS (McMasters IP00-5126) eod 10/20/01 [CBU]
10/19/20011818MOTION TO QUASH deposition notices c/s DEFT-Sears (Miller IP00-5066) eod 10/20/01 [CBU]
10/19/20011819Brief in support of motion to quash deposition notices c/s DEFT-Sears (IP00-5066) eod 10/20/01 [CBU]
10/22/20011820RESPONSE-Consolidated memorandum in response to the motions of defts-Bridgestone/Firestone and Ford to dismiss the Ven and Col accident lawsuits on the ground of forum non conveniens c/s PLTFS (disk submitted) eod 10/22/01 [CBU]
10/22/20011821SEALED DOCUMENT -Statement of facts in response to defts motions to dismiss on the grounds of forum non conveniens c/s PLTFS -Unsealed pursuant to the Entry of 11/01/01 VSS. eod 10/22/01 [CBU] edited 11/02/01 [WMK]
10/22/20011822APPENDIX of documents in support of statement of facts and consolidated memorandum in response to the motions of defts-Bridgestone/Firestone and Ford to dismiss the Ven and Col accident lawsuits on the grounds of forum non conveniens c/s PLTFS eod 10/22/01 [CBU]
10/22/20011823ENTRY for the conf held on 10/19/01 during which the issue of deadlines for expert witness disclosures was discussed; eod 10/22/01 [CBU]
10/22/2001 = ENTRY ASSIGNS CONF to 10/25/01 at 01:00PM Room 256 (VSS) c/m eod 10/22/01 [CBU]
10/22/20011824NOTICE OF TAKING DEPOSITION of Officer Ricky Steen on 12/7/01 (IP01-5205) c/s - DEFT Firestone eod 10/23/01 [MAC]
10/22/20011825REPLY to Response to Motion to Compel Production of Tire and Rim for Inspection (IP00-5005 and IP00-5006) c/s - DEFT Firestone eod 10/23/01 [MAC]
10/22/20011826NOTICE of Service of Discovery Requests (IP01-5448-C) c/s - DEFT Ford eod 10/23/01 [MAC]
10/22/20011827NOTICE of Service of Discovery Requests (IP01-5450-C) c/s - DEFT Ford eod 10/23/01 [MAC]
10/22/20011828NOTICE of Service of Discovery Requests (IP01-5449-C) c/s - DEFT Ford eod 10/23/01 [MAC]
10/22/20011829NOTICE OF CHANGE of Address by law firm Finkelstein Thompson & Loughran counsel for pltf c/s - PLTF eod 10/23/01 [MAC]
10/22/20011830STIPULATION of dismissal as to deft Ford Motor Company, with prejudice (IP00-5067-C - disk submitted) - JOINT Parties eod 10/23/01 [MAC]
10/22/20011831ENTRY Terminating Action IP01-5243-C. cm SEB eod 10/23/01 [MAC]
10/22/20011832ENTRY Terminating Action IP01-5242-C. cm SEB eod 10/23/01 [MAC]
10/22/20011833ENTRY Terminating Action IP00-5042-C. cm SEB eod 10/23/01 [MAC]
10/22/20011834ENTRY Terminating Action IP00-5041-C. cm SEB eod 10/23/01 [MAC]
10/22/20011835ENTRY Terminating Action IP01-5305-C. cm SEB eod 10/23/01 [MAC]
10/23/20011836NOTICE OF CHANGE of Address by Paul H. LaValle counsel for pltf (IP00-5055) - PLTF eod 10/24/01 [MAC]
10/23/20011837MOTION TO AMEND dates for pre-hearing submissions on class certification hearing c/s DEFTS-Bridgestone/Firestone (disk submitted) eod 10/24/01 [CBU]
10/22/20011838ORDER -Recv'd Certified Transfer Order from the Judicial Panel on MDL re:MDL-1373 transferring cases (12 cases) to the SD/IN Indpls Division eod 10/24/01 [CBU]
10/23/20011839OBJECTION to pltfs motion for appointment of counsel c/s DEFTS-Transcor, Thompson and Franklin (Reisinger IP01-5401) eod 10/24/01 [CBU]
10/24/20011840NOTICE of withdrawal of emergency motion to enforce settlements c/s PLTFS (IP00-5005 and IP00-5006) (disk submitted) eod 10/24/01 [CBU]
10/24/20011841Motion to unseal statement of facts in response to defts motion to dismiss on the grounds of forum non conveniens c/s PLTFS (disk submitted) eod 10/24/01 [CBU]
10/24/20011842Motion (corrected) to unseal statement of facts in response to defts motion to dismiss on the grounds of forum non conveniens c/s PLTFS (disk submitted) eod 10/24/01 [CBU]
10/24/20011843ORDER grants pltfs motion for time to comply with Court's order of 9/14/01 (Col and Ven cases) cm VSS eod 10/24/01 [CBU]
10/24/20011844ORDER amending dates for pre-hearing submissions on Class Certification hearing cm VBSS eod 10/24/01 [CBU]
10/24/20011845ORDER grants the withdrawal of James Drescher and James Gaylord as counsel on behalf of the defts-Transcor, Thompson and Franklin cm SEB (IP01-5401) eod 10/24/01 [CBU]
10/24/20011846REPLY in support of its motion to compel production documents by Ford Motor Comp in response to first set of requests c/s DEFT-Bridgestone/Firestone (disk submitted) eod 10/24/01 [CBU]
10/24/20011847NOTICE OF FILING PLTF (IP01-5401) eod 10/26/01 [CBU]
10/24/20011848Motion for order of Transfer PLTF (IP01-5401) eod 10/26/01 [CBU]
10/24/20011849Memorandum of law in support of motion for order of transfer PLTF (IP01-5401) eod 10/26/01 [CBU]
10/24/20011850DECLARATION in support of motion for order of transfer PLTF (IP01-5401) eod 10/26/01 [CBU]
10/24/20011851STIPULATION of dismissal with prej PLTFS and DEFTS-Bridgestone/Firestone and Bridgestone Corp (IP01-5420) (disk submitted) eod 10/26/01 [CBU]
10/25/20011852ORDER approves the stipulation of dismissal with prej as to deft-Ford only with each party to bear its own costs and attnys fees cm SEB (IP00-5067) eod 10/26/01 [CBU]
10/25/20011853ORDER reappointing special master Debra McVicker Lynch cm SEB eod 10/26/01 [CBU]
10/26/20011854ORDER Amended Certain Case Management Deadlines. (S.O.) cm VSS eod 10/26/01 [MAC]
10/26/20011855ENTRY for October 25, 2001. Parties appeared, by counsel, for a telephonic conference. (S.E.) cm VSS eod 10/26/01 [MAC]
10/26/2001 = ENTRY ASSIGNS CONF (TELEPHONIC) to 11/01/01 at 01:00PM Room 256 (VSS) c/m eod 10/26/01 [MAC]
10/26/20011856SEALED DOCUMENT - eod 10/29/01 [CBU]
10/26/2001 = REPLY BRIEF in support of its motion to dismiss the Master Complt for lack of personal jurisdiction c/s DEFT-Bridgestone Corp (disk submitted) eod 10/29/01 [CBU]
10/25/20011857APPEARANCE of Robert S Green, Chair of the Law Committee for the Class Pltfs-Notice of appearance and association of counsel c/s (disk submitted) eod 10/29/01 [CBU]
10/25/20011858NOTICE of outstanding motion c/s PLTFS (McCachren IP01-5436) eod 10/29/01 [CBU]
10/25/20011859Response to pltfs motion to strike Class action allegataions from their original complt c/s DEFT-Ford (IP00-5126) (disk submitted) eod 10/29/01 [CBU]
10/25/20011860Response to pltfs motion to strike class action allegations from his original complt c/s DEFT-Ford (Stafford IP00-5039) (disk submitted) eod 10/29/01 [CBU]
10/26/20011861MOTION TO COMPEL production of documents by deft Ford Motor Comp c/s CLASS PLTFS (disk submitted) eod 10/29/01 [CBU]
10/26/20011862BRIEF in support of motion to compel production of documents by deft-Ford Motor Comp c/s PLTFS (disk submitted) eod 10/29/01 [CBU]
10/26/20011863STATEMENT concerning attempts to meet and confer with Ford Motor Comp c/s PLTFS (disk submitted) eod 10/29/01 [CBU]
10/26/20011864OBJECTION to deft-Bridgestone/Firestones request for adjudication c/s PLTFS (Coffin IP01-5408) (disk submitted) eod 10/29/01 [CBU]
10/26/20011865Response-memorandum in opposition to pltfs motion to dismiss class allegations c/s DEFT-Bridgestone/Firestone (McMasters IP00-5126) (disk submitted) eod 10/29/01 [CBU]
10/26/20011866Response-Memorandum in opposition to pltfs motion to dismiss class allegations c/s DEFT-Bridgestone/Firestone (Stafford IP00-5039) (disk submitted) eod 10/29/01 [CBU]
10/26/20011867ORDER grants the dismissal of the defts with prej each party to bear their own costs cn SEB (Trotter IP01-5420) eod 10/29/01 [CBU]
10/26/20011868ENTRY terminatiang action Trotter IP01-5420 cm SEB eod 10/29/01 [CBU]
10/18/20011869RECEIPT of the original record from the WD/TX (IP01-5474) eod 10/29/01 [CBU]
10/19/20011870RECEIPT of the original record from the USDC WD/TX (IP01-5473) eod 10/29/01 [CBU]
10/19/20011871RECEIPT of the original record from the USDC CD/CA (IP01-5441) eod 10/29/01 [CBU]
10/19/20011872RECEIPT of the original record from the USDC CD/CA (IP01-5439) eod 10/29/01 [CBU]
10/22/20011873RECEIPT of the original record from the USDC ND/TX (IP01-5472) eod 10/29/01 [CBU]
10/22/20011874RECEIPT of the original record from the USDc MD/FL (IP01-5460) eod 10/29/01 [CBU]
10/22/20011875RECEIPT of the original record from the USDC D/CO (IP01-5459) eod 10/29/01 [CBU]
10/24/20011876RECEIPT of the original record from the USDC MD/GA (IP01-5467) eod 10/29/01 [CBU]
10/24/20011877RECEIPT of the original record from the USDC SD/FL (IP01-5462) eod 10/29/01 [CBU]
10/24/20011878RECEIPT of the original record from the USDC SD/FL (IP01-5463) eod 10/29/01 [CBU]
10/24/20011879RECEIPT of the original record from the USDC SD/FL (IP01-5464) eod 10/29/01 [CBU]
10/24/20011880RECEIPT of the original record from the USDC SD/FL (IP01-5465) eod 10/29/01 [CBU]
10/24/20011881RECEIPT of the original record from the USDC SD/FL (IP01-5466) eod 10/29/01 [CBU]
10/25/20011882RECEIPT of the original record from the USDC SD/MS (IP01-5477) eod 10/29/01 [CBU]
10/25/20011883RECEIPT of the original record from the USDC ED/TX (IP01-5469) eod 10/29/01 [CBU]
10/26/20011884RECEIPT of the original record from the USDC ED/LA (IP01-5468) eod 10/29/01 [CBU]
10/26/20011885RECEIPT of the original record from the USDC MD/AL (IP01-5456) eod 10/29/01 [CBU]
10/29/20011886SUBMISSION of the affidavit of Dr William Wecker c/s DEFT-Ford eod 10/30/01 [CBU]
10/29/20011887SUBMISSION -supplemental of state court personal injury cases c/s DEFTS-Bridgestone/Firestone eod 10/30/01 [CBU]
10/29/20011888NOTICE OF CHANGE of address of attny Ammon Miller (IP01-5129) eod 10/30/01 [CBU]
10/29/20011889RETURN of personal service dated 9/21/01 for Ford Motor Company (IP00-5078) eod 10/30/01 [CBU]
10/29/20011890RETURN of personal service dated 9/21/01 for Bridgestone/Firestone (IP00-5078) eod 10/30/01 [CBU]
10/29/20011891STIPULATION of dismissal with prej and to bear their own costs and attny fees PLTFS and DEFT-Bridgestone/Firestone (IP00-5015) eod 10/30/01 [CBU]
10/29/20011892STIPULATION of dismissal with prej and are to bear their own costs and attnys fees PLTFS and DEFT-Bridgestone/Firestone (IP01-5330) eod 10/30/01 [CBU]
10/29/20011893STIPULATION of dismissal with prej and bear their own costs and attnys fees PLTFS and DEFT-Bridgestone/Firestone (IP01-5332) eod 10/30/01 [CBU]
10/30/20011894NOTICE of motion ripe for decision c/s DEFT-Bridgestone/Firestone (IP01-5391) (disk submitted) eod 10/30/01 [CBU]
10/30/20011895Response to statement of material facts relevant to Fords motion for s/j on pltfs request for punitive damages c/s PLTFS (IP01-5376 and IP01-5317) eod 10/30/01 [CBU]
10/30/20011896Response to deft-Fords motion to strike pltfs requests for punitive damages or in the alternative for partial s/j in favor of Ford on pltfs requests for punitive damages c/s PLTFS (IP01-5376 and IP01-5317) eod 10/30/01 [CBU]
10/30/20011897SUPPLEMENTAL brief of pltf-Lorie Hutchins motion for summary remand c/s DEFT-Bridgestone/Firestone (IP01-5417) (disk submitted) eod 10/30/01 [CBU]
10/30/20011898ORDER -Recv'd Certified Order Lifting stay of CTO and vacating 11/29/01 hearing session transferring cases (3) to the SD/IN Indpls Division eod 10/30/01 [CBU]
10/30/20011899ORDER -Recv'd Certified Transfer Order (CTO-24) from the Judicial Panel on MDL re:MDL-1373 transferring cases (13) to the SD/IN Indpls Division eod 10/30/01 [CBU]
10/30/20011900MOTION FOR TIME TO respond to deft-Fords motion to strike pltfs request for punitivie damages or in the alternative for partial s/j c/s PLTFS (disk submitted) eod 10/30/01 [CBU]
10/30/20011901Response to Class Pltfs bench book c/s DEFT-Bridgestone/Firestone (disk submitted) eod 10/30/01 [CBU]
10/30/20011902SUBMISSION of response to class bench book (large 3 ring binder) DEFT-Bridgestone/Firestone -Sealed pursuant to the Entry of 11/01/01 VSS. eod 10/30/01 [CBU] edited 11/02/01 [WMK]
10/30/20011903ORDER grants in part and denies in part pltfs motion for protective order and establishes a briefing schedule cm SEB eod 10/31/01 [CBU]
10/30/20011904Respone to pltfs bench book filing c/s DEFT-Ford (disk submitted) eod 10/31/01 [CBU]
10/30/20011905STIPULATION of dismissal with prej on pltfs claims and Fords counterclaim c/s PLTFS and DEFT-Ford (Smith IP00-5063) eod 10/31/01 [CBU]
10/31/20011906Response to Budget Rent A Cars cross-claim and demand for jury trial c/s DEFT-Ford (IP01-5460) (disk submitted) eod 10/31/01 [CBU]
10/31/20011907Memorandum of law and attached affidavit in support of pltfs motion to unseal court documents c/s INTERVENOR-Bloomberg eod 10/31/01 [CBU]
10/31/20011908MOTION TO DISMISS the Amended Complaint (IP01-5355-C) c/s - DEFT Bridgestone Corporation eod 11/01/01 [MAC]
10/31/20011909BRIEF in support of Motion to Dismiss the Amended Complaint (IP01-5355) c/s - DEFT Bridgestone Corporation eod 11/01/01 [MAC]
10/31/20011910OBJECTION to Bridgestone/Firestone' Notice of Motion Ripe for decision and pltfs' Motion for Briefing Schedule (IP01-5391) c/s - PLTF eod 11/01/01 [MAC]
11/01/20011911REPLY MEMORANDUM in support of their Respective Motions to Remand to State Court (IP01-5446 and IP01-5447) c/s - PLTFS eod 11/01/01 [MAC]
11/01/20011912SUBMISSION of Synopsis and Notice of Pending Motions (IP01-5446) c/s - PLTF eod 11/01/01 [MAC]
11/01/20011913SUBMISSION of Synopsis and Notice of Pending Motions (IP01-5447) c/s - PLTF eod 11/01/01 [MAC]
11/01/20011914APPEARANCE of Dennis C. Sweet, III, Richard A. Freese, Peter A. Grammas and Brent D. Hitson of law firm Langston Sweet & Freese on behalf of pltfs (IP00-5005 and IP00-5006) c/s - PLTFS eod 11/01/01 [MAC]
11/01/20011915MOTION for Entry of Amended Scheduling Order (IP01-5401) c/s - DEFTS Transcor Thompson and Franklin eod 11/01/01 [MAC]
11/01/20011916ENTRY for the telephonic conf held this date; eod 11/02/01 [CBU]
11/01/2001 = ENTRY unseals statement of facts in response to defts motion to dismiss on the ground of forum non conveniens filed 10/22/01 (1821); eod 11/02/01 [CBU]
11/01/2001 = ENTRY documents which are cited by the pltfs in their brief and/or memorandum and referenced by Bates number are deemed filed with the court under seal as of this date; eod 11/02/01 [CBU]
11/01/2001 = ENTRY seals docket numbers 1734, 1758 and 1902 for a period of five days, the seal automatically will be lifted at the end of the business on 11/9/01 unless a motion to maintain seal is filed; eod 11/02/01 [CBU]
11/01/2001 = ENTRY ASSIGNS P/T (TELEPHONIC) to 11/08/01 at 01:00PM Room 256 (VSS) c/m (S.E.) cm VSS eod 11/02/01 [CBU]
10/29/20011917RECEIPT of the original record from the USDc ND/TX (IP01-5471) eod 11/02/01 [CBU]
10/29/20011918RECEIPT of the original record from the USDC SD/FL (IP01-5461) eod 11/02/01 [CBU]
10/29/20011919RECEIPT of the original record from the USDC CD/CA (IP01-5457) eod 11/02/01 [CBU]
10/29/20011920RECEIPT of the original record from the USDC ND/TX (IP01-5470) eod 11/02/01 [CBU]
10/29/20011921RECEIPT of the original record from the USDC ED/TX (IP01-5478) eod 11/02/01 [CBU]
10/30/20011922RECEIPT of the original record from the USDC CD/CA (IP01-5458) eod 11/02/01 [CBU]
10/30/20011923RECEIPT of the original record from the USDC ED/TX (IP01-5479) eod 11/02/01 [CBU]
11/02/20011924ORDER grants the pltfs to respond to Fords motion to strike/partial s/j by 11/15/01 and the deft-Ford shall have 20 days from the service of the response brief to file a reply cm SEB eod 11/05/01 [CBU]
11/02/20011925OBJECTION to joint motion to dismiss pltfs claims against Ford and motion for lv to file answer and amended affirmative defenses c/s DEFT-Bridgestone/Firestone (IP00-5063) (disk submitted) eod 11/05/01 [CBU]
11/02/20011926MOTION TO AMEND complt (lv to) c/s PLTFS (Coffin IP01-5408) (disk submitted) eod 11/05/01 [CBU]
11/02/20011927STIPULATION of dismissal with prej with each party responsible for bearing its own costs PTLF-Welles Cannon and DEFTS-Ford and Westland Ford (IP01-5492) eod 11/05/01 [CBU]
11/05/20011928ORDER -nunc pro tunc-replacing footnote 5 on its 7/27/01 order granting in part and denying in part the motion to dismiss the Master complt cm SEB eod 11/06/01 [CBU]
11/05/20011929ORDER -Recv'd Certifed Order reinstating stay of CTO from the Judicial Panel on MDL re:MDL-1373 (Feiler IP01-5501) eod 11/06/01 [CBU]
11/05/20011930Response to deft-Bridgestone/Firestones opposition to pltfs motion to dismiss class allegations c/s PLTFS (IP00-5126) eod 11/06/01 [CBU]
11/05/20011931Response to deft-Bridgestone/Firestones opposition to pltfs motion to dismiss class allegations c/s PLTF (IP00-5039) eod 11/06/01 [CBU]
11/05/20011932MOTION FOR LEAVE TO file supplemental statement in opposition to Bridgestone Japan's motion to dismiss for want of personal jurisdiction c/s DEFT-Ford (disk submitted) eod 11/06/01 [CBU]
11/05/20011933NOTICE of pending motion c/s DEALERSHIP DEFTS (IP01-5487) eod 11/06/01 [CBU]
11/05/20011934STIPULATION of dismissal with prej as to deft-Ford c/s PARTIES (IP01-5309) eod 11/06/01 [CBU]
11/05/20011935STIPULATION of dismissal with prej as to deft-Ford c/s PARTIES (IP01-5294) eod 11/06/01 [CBU]
11/05/20011936NOTICE of correction of counsels address c/s PLTF (IP01-5294) eod 11/06/01 [CBU]
11/06/20011937ORDER -Recv'd Certified order vacating CTO-Sarah Anderson-from the Judicial Panel on MDL (IP01-5452) eod 11/08/01 [CBU]
11/06/20011938ORDER grants the dismissal of pltfs claims against deft-Ford only are dismissed as Fords counterclaim against Robyn W Smith cm SEB (IP00-5063) eod 11/08/01 [CBU]
11/06/20011939ORDER grants the dismissal with prej eacha party responsible for bearing its own costs as to pltf and defts-Ford and Westland Ford cm SEB (IP01-5492) eod 11/08/01 [CBU]
11/06/20011940ORDER grants the dismissal of pltfs and deft-Bridgestone/Firestone with pre each party will bear its own costs and fees cm SEB (IP01-5330) eod 11/08/01 [CBU]
11/06/20011941ORDER grants the dismissal between pltfs and deft-Bridgestone/Firestone w/prej eac party will bear its own costs and fees cm SEB (IP01-5332) eod 11/08/01 [CBU]
11/06/20011942ORDER grants the dismissal between pltfs and deft-Bridgestone/Firestone each party to bear its own costs and fees cm SEB (IP00-5015) eod 11/08/01 [CBU]
11/06/20011943ORDER grants deft-Bridgestone/Firestones motion to dismiss for lack of subject matter jurisdiction without prej cm SEB (IP01-5451) eod 11/08/01 [CBU]
11/06/20011944ORDER overrules deft-Bridgestone/Firestones objection to joint motion to dismiss pltfs claims against Ford and grants deft-Bridgestone/Firestone motion for lv to amend and it is deemed filed and served as of the date of this order cm SEB (IP00-5063) eod 11/08/01 [CBU]
11/06/20011945ANSWER to complaint and; eod 11/08/01 [CBU]
11/06/2001 = AFFIRMATIVE DEFENSE -amended c/s DEFT-Bridgestone/Firestone (filed front page sent with order) eod 11/08/01 [CBU]
11/07/20011946ENTRY terminating action cm SEB (IP01-5452) eod 11/08/01 [CBU]
11/06/20011947NOTICE of withdrawal of pltfs petition for voluntary dismissal without prej c/s PLTFS (IP00-5005 and IP00-5006)(disk submitted) eod 11/08/01 [CBU]
11/06/20011948MOTION TO FILE OVERSIZE BRIEF in response to the pltfs bench book filing c/s DEFT-Ford (disk submitted) eod 11/08/01 [CBU]
11/06/20011949SUBMISSION of rebuttal bench book c/s CLASS PLTFS (disk submitted) eod 11/08/01 [CBU]
11/06/20011950SEALED DOCUMENT -Rebuttal bench book CLASS PLTFS eod 11/08/01 [CBU] -Partially unsealed see order of 1/31/02 SEB #2741 edited 2/5/02 [WMK]
11/07/20011951ANSWER to complaint for personal injury, property damage, wrongful death, products liability other damages as proof at trial may show c/s DEFT-Bridgestone/Firestone (IP01-5442) eod 11/08/01 [CBU]
11/07/20011952SEALED DOCUMENT -submission of confidential materials omitted from the copy of pltfs rebuttal bench book served upon counsel for media/intervenors on 11/6/01 c/s CLASS PLTFS (disk submitted) eod 11/08/01 [CBU]
11/07/20011953MOTION TO COMPEL discovery responses c/s DEFT-Bridgestone/Firestone (6 Ven cases) eod 11/08/01 [CBU]
11/08/20011954OBJECTION -opposition to pltfs objection to notice of motion ripe for decision and pltfs motion for briefing schedule c/s DEFT-Bridgestone/Firestone (IP01-5391) (disk submitted) eod 11/08/01 [CBU]
11/05/20011955RECEIPT of supplemental record on IP01-5214 from the D/AZ eod 11/08/01 [CBU]
11/02/20011956RECEIPT of the original record from the USDC D/AZ (IP01-5481) eod 11/08/01 [CBU]
11/02/20011957RECEIPT of the original record from the USDC D/AZ (IP01-5482) eod 11/08/01 [CBU]
11/02/20011958RECEIPT of the original record from the USDC SD/FL (IP01-5475) eod 11/08/01 [CBU]
11/02/20011959RECEIPT of the original record from the USDC SD/FL (IP01-5476) eod 11/08/01 [CBU]
11/05/20011960RECEIPT of the original record from the USDC SD/TX (IP01-5480) eod 11/08/01 [CBU]
11/05/20011961RECEIPT of the original record from the USDC ED/LA (IP01-5486) eod 11/08/01 [CBU]
11/07/20011962ORDER of Suggestion of remand cm SEB (Reisinger IP01-5401) eod 11/08/01 [CBU]
11/08/20011963SUBMISSION -SUPPLEMENTAL of State Court personal injury cases c/s DEFTS-Bridgestone/Firestone and Ford (disk submitted) eod 11/09/01 [CBU]
11/08/20011964MOTION TO DISMISS complt of Gloria Sanchez Yund and Cherise Yund c/s DEFT-Ford (IP01-5459)(disk submitted) eod 11/09/01 [CBU]
11/08/20011965Motion to maintain confidentiality of documents filed under seal c/s DEFT-Ford (disk submitted) eod 11/09/01 [CBU]
11/08/20011966DECLARATION of Elizabeth J Cabraser re Class action trial plan/trial structure (submission of supplemental) c/s CLASS PLTFS (disk submitted) eod 11/09/01 [CBU]
11/08/20011967STIPULATION of dismissal with prej as to deft-Ford c/s PARTIES (IP01-5384) eod 11/09/01 [CBU]
11/08/20011968MOTION FOR TIME TO complete expert disclosure requirements c/s DEFT-Bridgestone/Firestone (disk submitted) (IP01-5301) eod 11/09/01 [CBU]
11/08/20011969Motion to be excused from the expert disclosure requirements c/s DEFT-Bridgestone/Firestone (IP01-5245) (disk submitted) eod 11/09/01 [CBU]
11/08/20011970MOTION FOR TIME TO complete expert disclosure requirements c/s DEFT-Bridgestone/Firestone (IP01-5280) (disk submitted) eod 11/09/01 [CBU]
11/08/20011971STIPULATION of dismissal with prej as to deft-Bridgestone/Firestone c/s PARTIES (IP01-5382) (disk submitted) eod 11/09/01 [CBU]
11/08/20011972ENTRY -CORRECTED-for 11/1/01 cm VSS eod 11/09/01 [CBU]
11/08/20011973ENTRY for the telephonic conf held this date; eod 11/09/01 [CBU]
11/08/2001 = ENTRY ASSIGNS P/T (TELEPHONIC) to 11/15/01 at 01:30PM Room 256 (VSS) c/m eod 11/09/01 [CBU]
11/06/20011974RECEIPT of the original record from the USDC ED/AR (IP01-5483) eod 11/09/01 [CBU]
11/07/20011975RECEIPT of the original record from the USDC MD/FL (IP01-5485) eod 11/09/01 [CBU]
11/07/20011976RECEIPT of the original record from the USDC SD/MS (IP01-5488) eod 11/09/01 [CBU]
11/08/20011977RECEIPT of the original record from the USDC SD/MS (IP01-5487) eod 11/09/01 [CBU]
11/09/20011978ORDER on pltfs objection and motion for briefing schedule-Order grants the pltf to and including 11/16/01 to respond to Firestones motion at issue cm SEB (IP01-5391) eod 11/09/01 [CBU]
11/09/20011979ORDER grants Ford lv to file brief in excess of 50 pages cm SEB eod 11/09/01 [CBU]
11/09/20011980RESPONSE to pltfs bench book filing c/s DEFT-Ford (filed front page sent with order) eod 11/09/01 [CBU]
11/09/20011981REPLY BRIEF to Response of pltfs to Motion to Dismiss filed by Bridgestone/Firestone Inc. (IP01-5483-C) c/s - DEFT Bridgestone/Firestone eod 11/13/01 [MAC]
11/09/20011982MOTION TO WITHDRAW and Substitute Counsel for Allbritton-Sullivan Ford Linclon Mercury, Inc. (IP01-5488-C) c/s - DEFT Allbritton eod 11/13/01 [MAC]
11/09/20011983MOTION FOR LEAVE TO file untimely Discovery requests and to grant the taking of depositions and to serve additional interrogatories (IP01-5401-C) no c/s - PLTF Reisinger eod 11/13/01 [MAC]
11/09/20011984DECLARATION in support of Motion for leave to file untimely Discovery requests and to grant the taking of depositions and to serve additional interrogatories (IP01-5401-C) no c/s - PLTF Reisinger eod 11/13/01 [MAC]
11/09/20011985MOTION TO WITHDRAW Appearance by Lora E. Minichillo of law firm Schwartz & Freeman on behalf of pltfs (IP00-5021-C) c/s - PLTFS eod 11/13/01 [MAC]
11/09/20011986MOTION TO WITHDRAW Appearance by Lora E. Minichillo of law firm Schwartz & Freeman on behalf of pltfs (IP01-5234-C) c/s - PLTFS eod 11/13/01 [MAC]
11/09/20011987REPORT (JOINT STATUS REPORT) on State Court Class Actions c/s - JOINT DEFTS (disk submitted) eod 11/13/01 [MAC]
11/09/20011988RESPONSE to pltf's 10/25/01 Objection (IP01-5408-C) c/s - DEFT Bridgestone/Firestone eod 11/13/01 [MAC]
11/09/20011989RESPONSE (Opposition) to pltfs' Motion for leave to file an Amended Complaint (IP01-5408-C) c/s - DEFT Bridgestone/Firestone eod 11/13/01 [MAC]
11/13/20011990SUBMISSION of Master Index to Class Certification Evidence (disk submitted) - CLASS PLTFS eod 11/13/01 [MAC]
11/13/20011991ANSWER to complaint (IP01-5508-C - disk submitted) c/s - DEFT Ford eod 11/13/01 [MAC]
11/13/2001 = AFFIRMATIVE DEFENSE c/s - DEFT Ford eod 11/13/01 [MAC]
11/13/20011992JOINT Partial Motion to Dismiss deft Bridgestone/Firestone Inc., with prejudice, each party to bear its own costs (IP01-5367-C) - JOINT Parties eod 11/14/01 [MAC]
11/13/20011993NOTICE of Settlment as to deft, Ford Motor Company only (IP01-5254-C) c/s - DEFT Ford eod 11/14/01 [MAC]
11/13/20011994MOTION TO COMPEL Production as directed to Co-Defendant State Farm Mutual Automobile Insurance Company (IP01-5179-C disk submitted) c/s - DEFT Bridgestone/Firestone eod 11/14/01 [MAC]
11/13/20011995MOTION to Exclude case IP01-5447-C from defts' Motion to Dismiss Mexican cases on Forum Non Conveniens Grounds and Memorandum in support c/s - PLTF Rodriguez (Other out of country cases) eod 11/14/01 [MAC]
11/13/20011996RESPONSE (Opposition) to pltfs' Motion to Compel Production of Documents (disk submitted) c/s - DEFT Ford eod 11/14/01 [MAC]
11/13/20011997RESPONSE (Opposition) to pltfs' Motion regarding the filing and Consideration of Bench Book Materials (disk submitted) c/s - DEFT Ford eod 11/14/01 [MAC]
11/13/20011998MOTION TO COMPEL Responses to First Interrogatories to pltfs and First Request for Production of Documents and Things to pltfs (IP01-5298-C disk submitted) c/s - DEFT Bridgestone/Firestone eod 11/14/01 [MAC]
11/13/20011999NOTICE of Pending Motion for S/J based on the Statute of Limitations and Motion to Extend Expert Disclosure Deadlines (IP01-5377-C) c/s - DEFT Bridgestone/Firestone eod 11/14/01 [MAC]
11/13/20012000RESPONSE (Opposition) to pltfs' Motion to have this Court consider materials submitted in violation of Case Management Order (disk submitted) c/s - DEFT Bridgestone/Firestone eod 11/14/01 [MAC]
11/13/20012001NOTICE of Pending Motion to Dismiss based on the Statute of Limitations and Motion to Extend Case-Specific Discovery Deadlines (IP01-5318-C disk submitted) c/s - DEFT Bridgestone/Firestone eod 11/14/01 [MAC]
11/13/20012002DISMISSAL - Order Approves Stipulation of Dismissal as to the deft Ford Motor Company, with prejudice. (IP01-5309-C). cm SEB eod 11/14/01 [MAC]
11/13/20012003DISMISSAL - Order Approves Stipulation of Dismissal as to the deft Ford Motor Company, with prejudice. (IP01-5294-C). cm SEB eod 11/14/01 [MAC]
11/13/20012004DISMISSAL - Approves Parties Stipulation of Dismissal as to the deft Ford Motor Company, with prejudice. (IP01-5384-C). cm SEB eod 11/14/01 [MAC]
11/13/20012005DISMISSAL - Order Approves Parties Stipulation of Dismissal as to the deft Bridgestone/Firestone, Inc. with prejudice. (IP01-5382-C) cm SEB eod 11/14/01 [MAC]
11/13/20012006ENTRY Concerning Fees of Special Master. The detailed Statement shall be maintained UNDER SEAL. cm SEB eod 11/14/01 [MAC]
11/14/20012007ENTRY DENIES deft Bridgestone Corporation's Motion to Dismiss the Master Complaint for Lack of Personal Jurisdiction. (S.O.) cm SEB eod 11/14/01 [MAC]
11/14/20012008MOTION to Enforce the Court's Entries regarding Production of Ford Databases c/s - PLTFS eod 11/15/01 [MAC]
11/14/20012009STATEMENT concerning attempts to resolve Motion to Enforce Court's Entries regarding Production of Ford's Databases (disk submitted) c/s - PLTFS eod 11/15/01 [MAC]
11/14/20012010MEMORANDUM in support of pltfs' Motion to Enforce the Court's Entries regarding Production of Ford Databases (disk submitted) c/s - PLTFS eod 11/15/01 [MAC]
11/14/20012011REPLY to deft Ford Motor Company's and Bridgestone/Firestone, Inc.'s Oppositions to Class Pltfs' Submissions of Material relating to Class Certification (disk submitted) c/s - CLASS PLTFS eod 11/15/01 [MAC]
11/14/20012012MOTION to Maintain Confidentiality of Documents Filed Under Seal (three documents attached to pltfs' Rebuttal Bench Book submitted 11/6/01) (disks submitted motion and order) c/s - DEFT Ford eod 11/15/01 [MAC]
11/14/20012013MOTION to Maintain Confidentiality of Documents Filed Under Seal in pltfs' Rebuttal Bench Bood (disk submitted) c/s - DEFT Bridgestone/Firestone eod 11/15/01 [MAC]
11/14/20012014MEMORANDUM in support of deft Bridgestone/Firestone Inc.'s Motion to Maintain Confidentiality of Documents Filed Under Seal in pltfs' Rebuttal Bench Book c/s - DEFT Bridgestone/Firestone eod 11/15/01 [MAC]
11/14/20012015ORDER GRANTS deft Bridgestone/Firestone Inc.'s Motion to be Excused from the Expert Disclosure requirements set forth in the Order of 10/26/01 Amending certain CMP Deadlines. (IP01-5245-C). cm VSS eod 11/15/01 [MAC]
11/15/20012016ORDER DENIES deft Bridgestone/Firestone Inc.'s motion for time regarding the Expert Disclosure requirements indicated in the Order Amending CMP dated 10/26/01 (marginal entry doc#1968) (IP01-5301-C). cm VSS eod 11/15/01 [MAC]
11/15/20012017STIPULATION of dismissal of this action in its entirety, with prejudice (disk submitted IP01-5168-C) - JOINT Parties eod 11/16/01 [MAC]
11/15/20012018MOTION for Order of Examinations and the appointment of independent Expert Witnesses (IP01-5401-C) c/s - PLTF Reisinger eod 11/16/01 [MAC]
11/15/20012019RESPONSE to pltfs' Motion for leave to File Amended Motion for Remand and Motion for leave to file First Amended Complaint (disk submitted IP01-5491-C) c/s - DEFT Bridgestone/Firestone eod 11/16/01 [MAC]
11/15/20012020MOTION to Maintain Confidentiality of Doucments Filed Under Seal (four documents filed in support of pltfs' Response to defts' Motion to Dismiss on grounds of forum non conveniens) (disk submitted) c/s - DEFT Bridgestone/Firestone eod 11/16/01 [MAC]
11/15/20012021MEMORANDUM in support of its Motion to Maintain Confidentiality of Documents Filed Under Seal c/s - DEFT Bridgestone/Firestone eod 11/16/01 [MAC]
11/15/20012022MOTION to Maintain Confidentiality of Documents deemed Filed Under Seal as part of pltfs' Statement of Facts in Response to defts' Motions to Dismiss on the grounds of forum non conveniens (disks submitted) c/s - DEFT Ford eod 11/16/01 [MAC]
11/15/20012023MOTION TO DISMISS pursuant to FRCP 12(b)(2) and 12(b)(6) (disk submitted IP01-5508-C) c/s - DEFT Bridgestone Corporation eod 11/16/01 [MAC]
11/15/20012024BRIEF in support of Bridgestone Corporation's Motion to Dismiss Complaint (disk submitted IP01-5508) c/s - DEFT Bridgestone Corporation eod 11/16/01 [MAC]
11/16/20012025SUBMISSION of Class Structure/Class Definition c/s - CLASS PLTFS eod 11/16/01 [MAC] -Partially unsealed see order of 1/31/02 SEB #2741 edited 2/5/02 [WMK]
11/16/2001 = EXHIBIT (SEALED - disk submitted) eod 11/16/01 [MAC]
11/16/20012026AMENDMENT to Motion to Compel Responses to First Interrogatories to pltfs and First Request for Production of Documents and Things to pltfs (disk submitted IP01-5298-C) c/s - DEFT Bridgestone/Firestone eod 11/16/01 [MAC]
11/16/20012027NOTICE to the Court of the parties' Stipulated Extension of Time to 12/19/01 to Respond to deft Ford's First Set of Requests for Admissions to Bridgestone/Firestone c/s - DEFT Bridgestone/Firestone (disk submitted) eod 11/16/01 [MAC]
11/16/20012028COURTROOM MINUTES - Come now the parties by counsel and the hearing on class certification is begun. The Court announces rulings on pre-hearing submissions. Four proposed class representatives are introduced by Mr. Barrett. Presentations of counsel for the pltfs and for the defts are heard. The class certification petition is taken under advisement pending a decision by the end of the calendar year; the Court is adjourned c/m SEB eod 11/19/01 [SWM]
11/19/20012029NOTICE of service - Rule 6(e)(2). Pltfs served the following discovery pleadings on all counsel of record: Response to Deft Ford Motor Company's interrogatories and request for production of documents c/s PLTFS (IP01-5362) eod 11/20/01 [SWM]
11/19/20012030MOTION FOR TIME TO respond to pltf's request for admissions c/s DEFT TransCor America LLC (IP01-5401) eod 11/20/01 [SWM]
11/19/20012031MOTION FOR S/J - c/s DEFT Bridgestone/Firestone (IP01-5338) (disk submitted) eod 11/20/01 [SWM]
11/19/2001 = MEMORANDUM in support of motion for S/J c/s DEFT Bridgestone/Firestone (IP01-5338) (disk submitted) eod 11/20/01 [SWM]
11/19/20012032STIPULATION of dismissal - PLTF and DEFT Ford Motor Company (IP01-5166) eod 11/20/01 [SWM]
11/19/20012033MOTION TO STRIKE Deft Bridgestone/Firestone Inc's supplemental brief on pltf's motion for summary remand as an improper surreply c/s PLTF (IP01-5417) eod 11/20/01 [SWM]
11/19/20012034MOTION FOR TIME TO respond to discovery c/s PLTFS (IP01-5436) eod 11/20/01 [SWM]
11/19/20012035RESPONSE to Pltf Robertina Rodriguez' motion to exclude Case IP01-5447-C-B/S from Defts Firestone's and Ford's motion to dismiss Mexican cases on forum non conveniens grounds c/s DEFTS Bridgestone/Firestone and Ford Motor Co (IP01-5447-C) eod 11/20/01 [SWM]
11/19/20012037NOTICE to the Court of Parties' stipulated extension of time to respond to Deft Bridgestone/Firestone's first set of request for admission to Ford Motor Co - ext to and including 1/7/02 c/s (disk included) eod 11/21/01 [SWM]
11/19/20012038MOTION FOR TIME TO respond to Deft Bridgestone/Firestone's motion to compel production c/s DEFT State Farm (IP01-5179) eod 11/21/01 [SWM]
11/19/20012039MOTION TO COMPEL production and answers to interrogatories (memorandum attached) c/s DEFT Bridgestone/Firestone (IP01-5461-C) eod 11/21/01 [SWM]
11/19/20012040STATEMENT of compliance with Local Rule 37.1 and Fed.R.Civ.P. 37(a)(2)(B) c/s DEFT Ford Motor Co eod 11/21/01 [SWM]
11/19/20012041SEALED DOCUMENT eod 11/21/01 [SWM] -Partially unsealed see order of 1/31/02 SEB #2741 edited 2/5/02 [WMK]
11/19/2001 = MOTION TO COMPEL Bridgestone/Firestone to produce documents in response to Ford's first request for production - Deft Ford Motor Co eod 11/21/01 [SWM]
11/19/20012042SEALED DOCUMENT eod 11/21/01 [SWM]
11/19/2001 = MEMORANDUM in support of motion to compel c/s DEFT Ford Motor Co eod 11/21/01 [SWM]
11/19/20012043DECLARATION of Brian D Boyle eod 11/21/01 [SWM]
11/19/20012044SEALED DOCUMENT - Certain attachments to the declaration of Brian Boyle eod 11/21/01 [SWM]
11/16/20012045ORDER - Recv'd Certified Transfer Order from the Judicial Panel on MDL re: MDL-1373 - Order Lifting Stay of CTO-23 in Powell V. BF. SD/MS eod 11/21/01 [MAC]
11/20/20012046ORDER - Recv'd Certified Transfer Order from the Judicial Panel on MDL re: MD-1373 (CTO-25)(3 cases) to the SD/IN Indpls Division eod 11/21/01 [MAC]
11/19/20012047NOTICE of Service of Answers to Interrogatories propounded by Bridgestone/Firestone on 11/14/01 (IP01-5436-C) c/s - PLTFS eod 11/21/01 [MAC]
11/19/20012048CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE of pltf's Response to NP Ford Inc.'s Second Request for Production of Documents on 11/12/01 (IP01-5316-C and IP01-5233-C disk submitted) c/s - PLTFS eod 11/21/01 [MAC]
11/19/20012049NOTICE of Service of pltf's Response to Bridgestone/Firestone's Interrogatories and Request for Production of Documents on 11/15/01 (IP01-5362-C) c/s - PLTF eod 11/21/01 [MAC]
11/19/20012050APPEARANCE of Matthew J. Calvert of law firm Hunton & Williams on behalf of Bridgestone Corporation (IP01-5316-C, IP01-5233-C, IP01-5493-C, IP01-5494-C & IP01-5495-C) c/s - DEFT Bridgestone Corp eod 11/21/01 [MAC]
11/19/20012051STATEMENT of Local Rule 37.1 Certificate concerning it's Motion to Compel filed 9/11/01 (IP01-5237-C) c/s - DEFT Bridgestone/Firestone eod 11/21/01 [MAC]
11/20/20012052NOTICE OF FILING Motion to Voluntarily Dismiss and Transfer (IP01-5299-C) c/s - PLTF eod 11/21/01 [MAC]
11/20/20012053MOTION TO DISMISS deft Bridgestone/Firestone, Inc. and to Transfer this case back to the ND/IL (IP01-5299-C) c/s - PLTF eod 11/21/01 [MAC]
11/20/20012054NOTICE of Objection to Use of Deposition (IP01-5446-C and IP01-5447-C) c/s - PLTFS eod 11/21/01 [MAC]
11/20/20012055NOTICE of Pending Motion to Dismiss or in the Alternative, Motion for a More Definite Statement filed in SD/MS (IP01-5487-C) c/s - DEFT Toulme Tire eod 11/21/01 [MAC]
11/20/20012056NOTICE of Settlement of claims against deft Ford Motor Company (IP01-5382-C) c/s - DEFT Ford Motor Co eod 11/21/01 [MAC]
11/20/20012057MOTION FOR TIME TO Designate Experts until after the Court Rules on Pending Motion to Dismiss (IP01-5408-C disk submitted) c/s - DEFT Bridgestone/Firestone eod 11/21/01 [MAC]
11/20/20012058MOTION FOR S/J due to Expiration of the Statute of Limitations (IP01-5324-C) c/s - DEFT Bridgestone/Firestone eod 11/21/01 [MAC]
11/20/20012059MEMORANDUM of Law in support of Motion for S/J due to the Statute of Limitations (IP01-5324-C) c/s - DEFT Bridgestone/Firestone eod 11/21/01 [MAC]
11/20/20012060MOTION FOR TIME TO file Reply Brief in support of pltfs' Motion to Compel Production of Documents by deft Ford Motor Company (disk submitted) c/s - CLASS PLTFS eod 11/21/01 [MAC]
11/20/20012061ORDER APPROVES Stipulation of Dismissal of IP01-5168-C in its entirety. cm SEB eod 11/21/01 [MAC]
11/20/20012062DISMISSAL - Approves Parties Joint Motion for Partial Dismissal as to deft Bridgestone/Firestone, Inc., with prejudice, each party to bear its own costs. (IP01-5367-C). cm SEB eod 11/21/01 [MAC]
11/20/20012063ORDER GRANTS Motion to W/D Appearance by Lora E. Minichillo and the law firm Schwartz & Freeman on behalf of pltfs Susan P. Grayson and Terry Holt. (IP00-5021-C). cm SEB eod 11/21/01 [MAC]
11/20/20012064ORDER GRANTS Motion to W/D Appearance by Lora E. Minichillo and the law firm Schwartz & Freeman on behalf of pltfs Odessa Williams and Nyra Youngblood. (IP01-5234-C). cm SEB eod 11/21/01 [MAC]
11/21/20012065CT REPORTER'S TRANSCRIPT of Hearing on pltfs' Motion for Class Certification held 11/16/01 - One Volume eod 11/21/01 [MAC]
11/21/20012066MOTION TO COMPEL the Production of certain Documents and to Extend Time for the Declaration of Expert Witnesses (IP01-5352-C) c/s - PLTF eod 11/21/01 [MAC]
11/21/20012067ORDER - Recv'd Certified Transfer Order from the Judical Panel on MDL re: MDL-1373 (CTO-26)(19 cases) to the SD/IN Indpls Division eod 11/21/01 [MAC]
11/21/20012068ORDER GRANTS pltfs' motion for time to file Reply Brief in support of pltfs' Motion to Compel Production of Documents by Ford to 11/26/01. cm SEB eod 11/21/01 [MAC]
11/21/20012069MOTION FOR LEAVE TO Amend Case Management Deadlines for Expert Disclosures (disks submitted) c/s - DEFT Bridgestone Corporation eod 11/21/01 [MAC]
11/21/20012070RESPONSE and Memorandum of Law of Intervenor Bloomburg L.P. in Opposition to 11/15/01 Motions of defts to Maintain Confidentiality of Court Documents c/s - INTERVENOR Bloomberg eod 11/21/01 [MAC]
11/21/20012071RESPONSE (Brief) in Opposition to deft Bridgestone/Firestone's Motion to Dismiss pursuant to Rule 12(c) FRCP (IP01-5391-C) c/s - PLTF eod 11/21/01 [MAC]
11/21/20012072NOTICE (re-notice) of pending motion for s/j based on the statute of limitations and motion to extend expert disclosure deadlines c/s DEFT-Bridgestone/Firestone (IP01-5236) (disk submitted) eod 11/26/01 [CBU]
11/21/20012073MOTION FOR TIME TO complete expert disclosure deadlines c/s DEFT-Bridgestone/Firestone (IP01-5338) (disk submitted) eod 11/26/01 [CBU]
11/21/20012074STIPULATION of dismissal with prej each party to pay its own costs and attnys fees between pltf and deft-Ford PARTIES (IP00-5124) eod 11/26/01 [CBU]
11/21/20012075MOTION FOR TIME TO extend expert disclosure deadlines c/s DEFT-Bridgestone/Firestone (IP01-5256) (disk submitted) eod 11/26/01 [CBU]
11/21/20012076MOTION FOR S/J dismissing pltf-Mancusos complt based on the California statue of limitations c/s DEFT-Bridgestone/Firestone (IP01-5256) (disk submitted) eod 11/26/01 [CBU]
11/21/20012077Memorandum of points and authorities in support of motion for s/j c/s DEFT-Bridgestone/Firestone (IP01-5256) (disk submitted) eod 11/26/01 [CBU]
11/21/20012078DECLARATION of John Slezak in support of motion for s/j c/s DEFT-Bridgestone/Firestone (IP01-5256) (disk submitted) eod 11/26/01 [CBU]
11/21/20012079STATEMENT of uncontroverted facts and conclusions of law in support of motion for s/j c/s DEFT-Bridgestone/Firestone (IP01-5256) (disk submitted) eod 11/26/01 [CBU]
11/21/20012080MOTION FOR S/J dismissing pltfs complt bases on the California statute of limitations c/s DEFT-Bridgestone /Firestone (IP01-5253) (disk submitted) eod 11/26/01 [CBU]
11/21/20012081MOTION FOR TIME TO extend expert disclosure deadlines (amended) c/s DEFT-Bridgestone/Firestone (IP01-5253) (disk submitted) eod 11/26/01 [CBU]
11/21/20012082Memorandum of points and authorities in support of motion for s/j c/s DEFT-Bridgestone/Firestone (IP01-5253) (disk submitted) eod 11/26/01 [CBU]
11/21/20012083DECLARATION of Mary Lightfoot in support of motion to dismiss c/s DEFT-Bridgestone/Firestone (IP01-5253) (disk submitted) eod 11/26/01 [CBU]
11/21/20012084STATEMENT of uncontroverted facts and conclusions of law in support of motion for s/j c/s DEFT-Bridgestone/Firestone (IP01-5253) (disk submitted) eod 11/26/01 [CBU]
11/26/20012085MOTION TO COMPEL discovery responses c/s DEFT-Sears (IP01-5179) (disk submitted) eod 11/26/01 [CBU]
11/13/20012086RECEIPT of the original file from the SD/TX (IP01-5490) eod 11/27/01 [CBU]
11/13/20012087RECEIPT of the original record from the USDC CD/CA (IP01-5484) eod 11/27/01 [CBU]
11/13/20012088RECEIPT of the original record from the USDC ND/IL (IP01-5503) eod 11/27/01 [CBU]
11/13/20012089RECEIPT of the original record from the USDC ED/LA (IP01-5504) eod 11/27/01 [CBU]
11/13/20012090RECEIPT of the original record from the USDC ED/LA (IP01-5505) eod 11/27/01 [CBU]
11/13/20012091RECEIPT of the original record from the USDc ED/LA (IP01-5506) eod 11/27/01 [CBU]
11/13/20012092RECEIPT of the original record from the USDC ED/MO (IP01-5508) eod 11/27/01 [CBU]
11/14/20012093RECEIPT of the original record from the USDC CD/CA (IP01-5500) eod 11/27/01 [CBU]
11/14/20012094RECEIPT of the original record from the USDC SD/GA (IP01-5493) eod 11/27/01 [CBU]
11/14/20012095RECEIPT of the original record from the USDC SD/GA (IP01-5494) eod 11/27/01 [CBU]
11/14/20012096RECEIPT of the original record from the USDC SD/GA (IP01-5495) eod 11/27/01 [CBU]
11/14/20012097RECEIPT of the original record from the USDC CD/CA (IP01-5496) eod 11/27/01 [CBU]
11/14/20012098RECEIPT of the original record from the USDC CD/CA (IP01-5497) eod 11/27/01 [CBU]
11/14/20012099RECEIPT of the original record from the USDC CD/CA (IP01-5498) eod 11/27/01 [CBU]
11/14/20012100RECEIPT of the original record from the USDC CD/CA (IP01-5499) eod 11/27/01 [CBU]
11/15/20012101RECEIPT of the original record from the USDC SD/TX (IP01-5491) eod 11/27/01 [CBU]
11/19/20012102RECEIPT of the original record from the USDC WD/LA (IP01-5507) eod 11/27/01 [CBU]
11/20/20012103RECEIPT of the original record from the USDC ND/IL (IP01-5502) eod 11/27/01 [CBU]
11/26/20012104RECEIPT of the original record from the USDC ED/TX (IP01-5425) eod 11/27/01 [CBU]
11/26/20012105ENTRY for the discovery conf held on 11/15/01 and; eod 11/27/01 [CBU]
11/26/2001 = ENTRY assigns a telephonic ptc on 11/26/01 at 1:00pm cm VSS eod 11/27/01 [CBU]
11/27/20012106ENTRY terminating action cm SEB (IP01-5168) eod 11/27/01 [CBU]
11/26/20012107Motion to maintain confidentiality of documents filed as part of pltfs "Class structure/class definition" submission c/s DEFT-Bridgestone/Firestone (disk submitted) eod 11/27/01 [CBU]
11/26/20012108REPLY in further support of pltfs motion to compel the production of documents c/s CLASS PLTFS (disk submitted) eod 11/27/01 [CBU]
11/26/20012109MOTION FOR S/J dismissing pltfs complt based on the California statute of limitations c/s DEFT-Bridgestone/Firestone (IP01-5258) (disk submitted) eod 11/27/01 [CBU]
11/26/20012110Memorandum of points and authorities in support of motion for s/j c/s DEFT-Bridgestone/Firestone (IP01-5258) (disk submitted) eod 11/27/01 [CBU]
11/26/20012111DECLARATION of Melissa Immel in support of motion for s/j c/s DEFT-Bridgestone/Firestone (IP01-5258) (disk submitted) eod 11/27/01 [CBU]
11/26/20012112STATEMENT of uncontroverted facts and conclusions of law in support of the motion for s/j c/s DEFT-Bridgestone/Firestone (IP01-5258) (disk submitted) eod 11/27/01 [CBU]
11/26/20012113MOTION FOR TIME TO extend expert disclosure deadlines c/s DEFT-Bridgestone/Firestone (IP01-5258) (disk submitted) eod 11/27/01 [CBU]
11/26/20012114NOTICE of pending motion to dismiss based on the statute of limitations and motion to extend expert disclosure deadlines c/s DEFT-Bridgestone/Firestone (IP01-5252) (disk submitted) eod 11/27/01 [CBU]
11/26/20012115MOTION FOR S/J dismissing pltfs complt based on the California statute of limitations c/s DEFT-Bridgestone/Firestone (IP01-5364) (disk submitted) eod 11/27/01 [CBU]
11/26/20012116Memorandum in support of motion for s/j c/s DEFT-Bridgestone/Firestone (IP01-5364) (disk submitted) eod 11/27/01 [CBU]
11/26/20012117DECLARATION of Douglas Pease in support of motion for s/j c/s DEFT-Bridgestone/Firestone (IP01-5364) (disk submitted) eod 11/27/01 [CBU]
11/26/20012118STATEMENT of uncontroverted facts and conclusions of law in support of motion for s/j c/s DEFT-Bridgestone/Firestone (IP01-5364) (disk submitted) eod 11/27/01 [CBU]
11/26/20012119MOTION FOR TIME TO extend expert disclosure deadlines c/s DEFT-Bridgestone/Firestone (IP01-5364) (disk submitted) eod 11/27/01 [CBU]
11/26/20012120REPLY in support of pltfs motion for lv to file an amended complt c/s PLTFS (IP01-5408) (disk submitted) eod 11/27/01 [CBU]
11/26/20012121NOTICE of counsels agreement to extension of time in which to answer written discovery requests c/s PLTF (IP01-5446) eod 11/27/01 [CBU]
11/26/20012122APPEARANCE of Robert Toland to replace Amy Fisher on behalf of the deft-Ford Motor Company c/s eod 11/27/01 [CBU]
11/26/20012123STIPULATION of dismissal with prej with each party responsible for bearing its own costs and attnys fees c/s PLTFS and DEFT-Bridgestone/Firestone (IP01-5394) eod 11/27/01 [CBU]
11/26/20012124STIPULATION of dismissal with prej each party to bear their own costs and attnys fees PARTIES-Pltf, DEFT-Bridgestone/Firestone and Ford (IP01-5329) eod 11/27/01 [CBU]
11/27/20012125MOTION FOR TIME TO file its motion to maintain confidentiality of documents filed under seal c/s DEFT-Bridgestone/Firestone (disk submitted) eod 11/27/01 [CBU]
11/27/20012126MOTION TO COMPEL discovery responses from pltf and Ford Motor and motion for additional time to respond to pltfs motion to remand c/s DEFT-Bridgestone/Firestone (IP01-5436) (disk submitted) eod 11/27/01 [CBU]
11/27/20012127RESPONSE to deft-Fords motion to strike the claims for punitive damages c/s PLTFS (represented by the Podhurst Firm) (Ven, Colob, Mex, Argen, Costa Rica and British) (disk submitted) eod 11/28/01 [CBU]
11/28/20012128ORDER certifying classes-The Court grants in part and denies in part pltfs motion; The Court certifies the following classes and sub-class: EXPLORER CLASS-All current residents of the US who either (a)owned or leased a 1991-2001 model year Ford Explorer as of 8/9/00 or (b) owned or leased a 1991-2001 model year Ford Explorer prior to 8/9/00; EXPLORER SUB-CLASS: All current residents of the US who purchased, owned, or leased, at any time from 1990-present, Ford Explorers, model years 1991-2001 that are or were equipped with Tires (as defined); TIRE CLASS: All current residents of the US who owned or leased at any time from 1990-present, vehicles that are or were equipped with specific tires and the Court DENIES pltfs motion insofar as it asks for certification of a class consisting of "all current residents of the US who owned or leased at any time from 1990-present, vehicles equipped with Tires that failed resulting in property damage" cm SEB eod 11/28/01 [CBU]
11/27/20012129ORDER grants the deft-Transcor America through 12/28/01 to respond to pltfs request for admissions cm VSS (IP01-5401) eod 11/29/01 [CBU]
11/28/20012130ORDER grants the pltfs through 12/14/01 to respond to certain discovery cm VSS (IP01-5436) eod 11/29/01 [CBU]
11/28/20012131MOTION FOR TIME TO extend disclosure deadlines (amended) c/s DEFT-Bridgestone/Firestone (IP01-5364) (disk submitted) eod 11/29/01 [CBU]
11/28/20012132MOTION FOR PROTECTIVE ORDER (agreed) c/s DEFT-Ford and PLTFS (IP01-5234) eod 11/29/01 [CBU]
11/28/20012133MOTION FOR LEAVE TO file supplemental brief on pltfs motion for summary remand c/s DEFT-Bridgestone/Firestone (IP01-5417) (disk submitted) eod 11/29/01 [CBU]
11/28/20012134Response to pltfs motion to strike supplemental brief on pltfs motion for summary remand as an improper surreply c/s DEFT-Bridgestone/Firestone (IP01-5417) (disk submitted) eod 11/29/01 [CBU]
11/28/20012135MOTION FOR S/J dismissing pltfs complt based on the California Statute of limitations c/s DEFT-Bridgestone/Firestone (IP01-5294) (disk submitted) eod 11/29/01 [CBU]
11/28/20012136Memorandum of points and authorities in support of motion for s/j c/s DEFT-Bridgestone/Firestone (IP01-5294) (disk submitted) eod 11/29/01 [CBU]
11/28/20012137STATEMENT of uncontroverted facts and conclusions of law in support of motion for s/j c/s DEFT-Bridgestone/Firestone (IP01-5294) (disk submitted) eod 11/29/01 [CBU]
11/28/20012138DECLARATION of Mary Lightfoot in support of motion for s/j c/s DEFT-Bridgestone/Firestone (IP01-5294) (disk submitted) eod 11/29/01 [CBU]
11/28/20012139MOTION FOR TIME TO extend expert disclosure deadlines c/s DEFT-Bridgestone/Firestone (IP01-5294) (disk submitted) eod 11/29/01 [CBU]
11/28/20012140STIPULATION of dismissal with prej as to pltf and deft-Bridgestone/Firestone c/s PARTIES (IP00-5124) (disk submitted) eod 11/29/01 [CBU]
11/29/20012141NOTICE OF CHANGE address of pltf-Leonard Reisinger Jr (IP01-5401) eod 11/29/01 [CBU]
09/13/20012142DISMISSAL - Approves Joint Motion to Dismiss deft, Bridgestone/Firestone, Inc., with prejudice; each party to bear its own costs. (IP01-5251-C). SEB (docketed out of order) eod 11/30/01 [MAC]
11/29/20012143ORDER grants the withdrawal and substitution of counsel cm SEB (IP01-5488) eod 11/30/01 [CBU]
11/29/20012144DISMISSAL with prej as to the pltf and defts-Bridgestone/Firestone cm SEB (IP01-5329) eod 11/30/01 [CBU]
11/29/20012145ORDER grants the deft-Bridgestone/Firestone until 12/4/01 to file its motion to maintain confidentiality of documents filed under seal cm SEB eod 11/30/01 [CBU]
11/29/20012146DISMISSAL with prej with each party responsible for bearing its own costs and attnys fees between pltf and deft-Bridgestone/Firestone cm SEB (IP0-5392) eod 11/30/01 [CBU]
11/30/20012147ENTRY for the discovery held on 11/29/01; eod 11/30/01 [CBU]
11/30/2001 = ENTRY ASSIGNS CONF (TELEPHONIC) to 11/30/01 at 12:00PM Room 256 (VSS) c/m (scheduling conf) and; eod 11/30/01 [CBU]
11/30/2001 = ENTRY ASSIGNS CONF (TELEPHONIC) to 12/06/01 at 01:00PM Room 256 (VSS) c/m (discovery) eod 11/30/01 [CBU]
11/30/20012148ORDER -Supplemental-amending certain Case Management deadlines-Expert disclosures and summary judgments cm VSS eod 11/30/01 [CBU]
11/29/20012149MOTION TO WITHDRAW and substitute counsel for Auto World Inc c/s DEFT-Auto World (IP01-5488) eod 12/03/01 [CBU]
11/29/20012150ANSWER to complaint and defenses c/s DEFT-Auto World (IP01-5488) eod 12/03/01 [CBU]
11/29/20012151MOTION FOR TIME TO extend expert disclosure deadlines (amended) c/s DEFT-Bridgestone/Firestone (IP01-5364) (disk submitted) eod 12/03/01 [CBU]
11/30/20012152NOTICE of joinder c/s PLTFS (IP00-5078 and IP00-5079) eod 12/03/01 [CBU]
11/30/20012153NOTICE of pending motion to remand and alternative motion to transfer to the USDC D/AZ c/s PLTFS (IP01-5405) (disk submitted) eod 12/03/01 [CBU]
11/30/20012154APPEARANCE of Ann Marie Walsh of Lord Bissell & Brook on behalf of the defts-TRW Inc and TRW Vehicle Safety Systems c/s (IP01-5275) eod 12/03/01 [CBU]
11/30/20012155CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE of supplemental response c/s PLTF (IP01-5316 and IP01-5233) eod 12/03/01 [CBU]
11/30/20012156ANSWER to complaint for personal injjury property damage wrongful death products liability other damages as proof at trial my show c/s DEFTS-Shank & Kretz Machine & Auto Parts d/b/a OK Rubber Tires (IP01-5442) (disk submitted) eod 12/03/01 [CBU]
11/30/20012157SUBMISSION of Designation of expert witnesses c/s PLTF (IP01-5458) (disk submitted) eod 12/03/01 [CBU]
11/30/20012158SUBMISSION of Designation of expert witnesses c/s PLTFS (IP00-5069) (disk submitted) eod 12/03/01 [CBU]
11/30/20012159SUBMISSION of expert witness disclosure c/s DEFT-Sears (IP01-5179) (disk submitted) eod 12/03/01 [CBU]
11/30/20012160SUBMISSION of expert witness disclosure c/s DEFT-Sears (IP00-5076) (disk submitted) eod 12/03/01 [CBU]
11/30/20012161SUBMISSION of expert witness disclosure c/s DEFT-Sears (IP01-5336) (disk submitted) eod 12/03/01 [CBU]
11/30/20012162SUBMISSION of expert witness disclosure c/s DEFT-Sears (IP00-5066) (disk submitted) eod 12/03/01 [CBU]
11/30/20012163Reply to motion to exclude from defts motion to dismiss Mexican Cases on Forum non conveniens grounds c/s PLTF (IP01-5447) eod 12/03/01 [CBU]
11/30/20012164Motion for substitution of counsel c/s DEFT-Mark Escude Nissan North (IP01-5364) eod 12/03/01 [CBU]
11/30/20012165SUBMISSION of expert designations c/s PLTF (IP01-5318) eod 12/03/01 [CBU]
11/30/20012166RESPONSE to Fords motion to strike pltfs requests for punitive damages or in the alternative for partial s/j c/s PLTF (IP01-5410) eod 12/03/01 [CBU]
11/30/20012167SUBMISSION of designation of experts c/s PLTF (IP01-5410) eod 12/03/01 [CBU]
11/30/20012168MOTION TO RECONSIDER the Court's Entry on deft-Bridgestone Corp motion to dismiss Master Complt or alternatively certification for appeal c/s DEFT-Bridgestone Corp (disk sibmitted) eod 12/03/01 [CBU]
11/30/20012169BRIEF in support of motion to reconsider c/s DEFT-Bridgestone Corp (disk submitted) eod 12/03/01 [CBU]
11/30/20012170REPLY in support of its motion to maintain confidentiality of documents filed under seal c/s DEFT-Bridgestone/Firestone (disk submitted) eod 12/03/01 [CBU]
11/30/20012171RESPONSE to pltfs motion to enforce the Courts entries regarding production of Ford Database c/s DEFT-Ford (disk submitted) eod 12/03/01 [CBU]
11/30/20012172SUBMISSION -supplemental of State Courts personal injury cases c/s DEFTS-Bridgestone/Firestone and Ford (disk submitted) eod 12/03/01 [CBU]
11/30/20012173RESPONSE-Memorandum in opposition to Fords motion to strike claims for punitive damages c/s PLTFS eod 12/03/01 [CBU]
11/30/20012174APPENDIX to pltfs memorandum in opposition to Fords moiton to strike claims for punitive damages PLTFS eod 12/03/01 [CBU]
11/30/20012175DISMISSAL with prej as to deft-Bridgestone/Firestone cm SEB (IP01-5124) eod 12/03/01 [CBU]
11/30/20012176ENTRY -marginal #2069-motion to amend is mooted by entry of this date cm VSS eod 12/03/01 [CBU]
11/30/20012177ENTRY -marginal #2119-motion to extend expert disclosure deadlines is denied cm VSS (IP01-5364) eod 12/03/01 [CBU]
11/30/20012178ENTRY -marginal #2114-Motion to extend expert disclosure deadlines is denied. Re-notice noticed cm VSS (IP01-5252) eod 12/03/01 [CBU]
11/30/20012179ENTRY -marginal #2113-motion to extend denied cm VSS (IP01-5258) eod 12/03/01 [CBU]
11/30/20012180ENTRY -marginal #2072-Motion to extend denied; re-notice noticed cm VSS (IP01-5236) eod 12/03/01 [CBU]
11/30/20012181ENTRY -marginal #2057-motion for time is denied cm VSS (IP01-5408) eod 12/03/01 [CBU]
11/30/20012182ENTRY -marginal #1999-Motion to extend denied-renotice noticed cm VSS (IP01-5377) eod 12/03/01 [CBU]
11/30/20012183ENTRY -marginal #2001-Notice noticed; motion to dismiss is denied cm VSS (IP01-5318) eod 12/03/01 [CBU]
11/30/20012184ENTRY -marginal #2075-amended motion is denied cm VSS (IP01-5256) eod 12/03/01 [CBU]
11/30/20012185ENTRY -marginal #2073-Motion to extend disclosure deadlines is denied cm VSS eod 12/03/01 [CBU]
11/30/20012186ENTRY -marginal #2081-Amended motion is denied cm VSS (IP01-5253) eod 12/03/01 [CBU]
12/03/20012187ENTRY -marginal #1970-motion for time is denied cm VSS (IP01-5280) eod 12/04/01 [CBU]
12/03/20012188ORDER approves agreed protective order cm VSS (IP01-5234) eod 12/04/01 [CBU]
12/03/20012189ORDER grants the deft-State Farm to and including 12/19/01 to respond to the motion to compel cm VSS (IP01-5179) eod 12/04/01 [CBU]
12/03/20012190ENTRY grants deft-Bridgestone/Firestones motion to compel-Within 10 days of the date of this Entry pltfs shall provide the tire to Firestone for a period of 45 days, during which Firestone may conduct whatever testing it wishes as long as the tests do not alter the tire in any way cm VSS (IP00-5005 and IP00-5006) eod 12/04/01 [CBU]
12/03/20012191ENTRY grants pltfs motion to compel production of documents by deft-Ford within 14 days of the date of this entry (S.E.) cm VSS eod 12/04/01 [CBU]
12/03/20012192ENTRY -marginal #2151-amended motion for time is denied cm SEB (Ip01-5364) eod 12/04/01 [CBU]
12/03/20012193ORDER grants substituting counsel cm SEB (IP01-5362) eod 12/04/01 [CBU]
12/03/20012194ORDER grants the withdrawal and substitution of counsel cm SEB (IP01-5488) eod 12/04/01 [CBU]
12/04/20012195ENTRY takes Bridgestone/Firestones motion to compel production of documents by Ford in response to first set of requests under advisement (S.E.) cm VSS eod 12/05/01 [CBU]
12/03/20012196WITNESS LIST -expert c/s PLTF (IP01-5276) eod 12/05/01 [CBU]
12/03/20012197NOTICE of termination of association of counsel of Betsy Handler on behalf of the pltfs c/s (IP01-5383) eod 12/05/01 [CBU]
12/03/20012198RESPONSE to motion for s/j c/s PLTFS (IP01-5236) eod 12/05/01 [CBU]
12/03/20012199NOTICE of agreement to extend the time to respond to written discovery requests c/s PLTF (IP01-5447) eod 12/05/01 [CBU]
12/03/20012200RESPONSE to deft-Fords motion for s/j or to strike claims for punitive damages c/s PLTFS (IP01-5289) eod 12/05/01 [CBU]
12/03/20012201RETURN of service of Officer Ricky Steen (IP01-5205) eod 12/05/01 [CBU]
12/03/20012202RESPONSE- opposition to Fords motion to strike pltfs request for punitive damages or in the alternative for partial s/j c/s PLTFS (IP01-5410) eod 12/05/01 [CBU]
12/03/20012203APPEARANCE of Robert Schuckit on behalf of the pltf c/s (IP00-5125) eod 12/05/01 [CBU]
12/03/20012204NOTICE of pending motion to dismiss c/s DEFT-Jolly Ford of Monticello (IP01-5487) eod 12/05/01 [CBU]
12/03/20012205Response to pltfs moiton to voluntarily dismiss and transfer c/s DEFT-Ford (IP01-5299) eod 12/05/01 [CBU]
12/03/20012206Response to pltfs notice of objection to use of depositions c/s DEFT-Ford (IP01-5446 and IP01-5447) eod 12/05/01 [CBU]
12/03/20012207Response to pltfs synopsis and notice of pending motions c/s DEFT-Ford (IP01-5446) eod 12/05/01 [CBU]
12/03/20012208Response to pltfs synopsis and notice of pending motions c/s DEFT-Ford (IP01-5447) eod 12/05/01 [CBU]
12/03/20012209Response to pltfs notice of objection to use of depositions c/s DEFT-Bridgestone/Firestone (IP01-5446 and IP01-5447) (disk submitted) eod 12/05/01 [CBU]
12/03/20012210Response to deft-Bridgestone Corps motion to dismiss amended complt c/s PLTFS (IP01-5355) (disk submitted) eod 12/05/01 [CBU]
12/03/20012211Request for oral argument on Bridgestone/Firestones motion for s/j c/s PLTFS (IP01-5355) (disk submitted) eod 12/05/01 [CBU]
12/04/20012212NOTICE of disclosure of expert witnesses c/s PLTFS (IP00-5121) eod 12/05/01 [CBU]
12/04/20012213STIPULATION of dismissal with prej PARTIES (IP01-5311) (disk submitted) eod 12/05/01 [CBU]
12/04/20012214ANSWER to complaint c/s DEFT-Ford (IP01-5525) (disk submitted) eod 12/05/01 [CBU]
12/04/20012215Motion to maintain confidentiality of documents filed under seal c/s DEFT-Bridgestone/Firestone (disk submited) eod 12/05/01 [CBU]
12/05/20012216Memorandum in support of motion to maintain confidentiality of documents filed under seal c/s DEFT-Bridgestone/Firestone (disk submitted) eod 12/05/01 [CBU]
12/04/20012217RESPONSE-Memorandum in opposition to Fords motion to compel Bridgestone/Firestone to produce documents in response to Fords request for production c/s DEFT-Bridgestone/Firestone eod 12/05/01 [CBU]
12/05/20012218STIPULATION of dismissal without prejudice as to deft, Ford Motor Company, only (IP01-5374-C) - JOINT Parties eod 12/05/01 [MAC]
12/05/20012219STIPULATION of dismissal without prejudice as to deft, Ford Motor Company, only (IP01-5421-C) - JOINT Parties eod 12/05/01 [MAC]
12/05/20012220STIPULATION of dismissal without prejudice as to deft, Ford Motor Company, only (IP01-5469-C) - JOINT Parties eod 12/05/01 [MAC]
12/05/20012221ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE -Mr Motley shall appear personally before the Court to answer as to the accuracy of Court's information and otherwise to show cause why he should not be removed from the pltfs Management Committee and; eod 12/05/01 [CBU]
12/05/2001 = ENTRY ASSIGNS HEARING to 12/28/01 at 02:00PM Room 216 (SEB) c/m eod 12/05/01 [CBU]
12/05/20012222ENTRY terminating action cm SEB (IP01-5329) eod 12/06/01 [CBU]
12/05/20012223ANSWER to complaint c/s DEFT-Bridgestone/Firestone (IP01-5517) eod 12/06/01 [CBU]
12/05/20012224NOTICE of interested parties c/s DEFT-Bridgestone/Firestone (IP01-5517) eod 12/06/01 [CBU]
12/05/20012225MOTION TO RECONSIDER the Courts 11/28/01 Order Certifying Classes c/s DEFT-Bridgestone/Firestone (disk submitted) eod 12/06/01 [CBU]
12/05/20012226MEMORANDUM of law in support of motion for reconsideration c/s DEFT-Bridgestone/Firestone (disk submitted) eod 12/06/01 [CBU]
12/05/20012227STIPULATION of dismissal with prej each party to bear its own fees and costs PARTIES (IP00-5087) (disk submitted) eod 12/06/01 [CBU]
12/05/20012228MOTION TO STRIKE pltfs untimely brief in opposition to deft-Bridgestone/Firestones motion to dismiss c/s DEFT-Bridgestone/Firestone (IP01-5391) (disk submitted) eod 12/06/01 [CBU]
12/05/20012229NOTICE of pending motion-Memorandum to Court c/s DEFT-Bridgestone Corp (with attached Motion to dismiss and memorandum) (IP01-5523) (disk submitted) eod 12/06/01 [CBU]
12/05/20012230ORDER approves the stipulation of dismissal between pltfs and deft-Ford cm SEB (IP01-5374) eod 12/06/01 [CBU]
12/05/20012231ORDER grants the stipulation of dismissal between the pltfs and the deft-Ford without prej cm SEB (2231) eod 12/06/01 [CBU]
12/05/20012232ORDER grants the stipulation of dismissal between the pltfs and deft-Ford without prje cm SEB (IP01-5369) eod 12/06/01 [CBU]
11/30/20012233RECEIPT of the original record from the USDC ED/MO (IP01-5523) eod 12/06/01 [CBU]
12/03/20012234RECEIPT of the original record from the USDC SD/MS (IP01-5509) eod 12/06/01 [CBU]
12/03/20012235RECEIPT of the original record from the USDC ND/GA (IP01-5511) eod 12/06/01 [CBU]
12/03/20012236RECEIPT of the original record from the USDC SD/MS (IP01-5524) eod 12/06/01 [CBU]
12/04/20012237RECEIPT of the original record from the USDC ED/TX (IP01-5526) eod 12/06/01 [CBU]
12/04/20012238RECEIPT of the original record from the USDC ED/TX (IP01-5527) eod 12/06/01 [CBU]
12/06/20012239STIPULATION of dismissal with prej between pltf and deft-Ford c/s (IP01-5359) eod 12/07/01 [CBU]
12/06/20012240STIPULATION of dismissal with prej all parties c/s PLTFS and DEFT-Bridgestone/Firestone (IP01-5170) (disk submitted) eod 12/07/01 [CBU]
12/06/20012241STIPULATION of dismissal with prej between parties c/s PARTIES (IP01-5496) (disk submitted) eod 12/07/01 [CBU]
12/06/20012242REPLY in support of its motion to maintain confidentiality of documents deemed filed under seal c/s DEFT-Ford (disk submitted) eod 12/07/01 [CBU]
12/06/20012243MOTION TO RECONSIDER and CLARIFY the Court's 12/3/01 Entry on pltfs motion to compel c/s DEFT-Ford (disk submitted) eod 12/07/01 [CBU]
12/06/20012244Memorandum in support of motion to reconsider and clarify c/s DEFT-Ford (disk submitted) eod 12/07/01 [CBU]
12/07/20012245STIPULATION of dismissal with prej as to defts-Bridgestone/Firestone and Bridgestone Corp only c/s PARTIES (IP01-5510) (disk submitted) eod 12/07/01 [CBU]
12/05/20012246ENTRY terminating action cm SEB (IP01-5392) eod 12/07/01 [CBU]
12/06/20012247STIPULATION for purposes of pending response to forum non conveniens motion c/s PLTFS and DEFT-Bridgestone/Firestone (Col and Ven cases) eod 12/09/01 [CBU]
12/07/20012248NOTICE of withdrawal of motions to dismiss on the grounds of forum non conveniens as to certain pltfs only c/s DEFT-Bridgestone/Firestone (IP00-5065, IP01-5260, IP00-5091 and IP01-5357) eod 12/09/01 [CBU]
12/07/20012249SUBMISSION of designation of expert witness c/s PLTFS (IP01-5375) eod 12/09/01 [CBU]
12/07/20012250STIPULATION of dismissal with prej PARTIES (IP01-5362) eod 12/09/01 [CBU]
12/07/20012251MOTION TO RECONSIDER the Court's order certifying classes c/s DEFT-Ford (disk submitted) eod 12/09/01 [CBU]
12/07/20012252Memorandum in support of the motion for reconsideration of the Courts order certifying classes c/s DEFT-Ford (disk submitted) eod 12/09/01 [CBU]
12/07/20012253MOTION FOR TIME TO file reply brief in support of motion to enforce court entriis regarding production of Ford database c/s PLTFS (disk submitted) eod 12/09/01 [CBU]
12/07/20012254MOTION TO STRIKE California pltfs request for punitive damages or in the alternative for partial s/j c/s DEFT-Ford (disk submitted) eod 12/09/01 [CBU]
12/07/20012255MEMORANDUM in support of motion to strike California pltfs requests for punitive damages or in the alternative for partial s/j c/s DEFT-Ford (disk submitted) eod 12/09/01 [CBU]
12/07/20012256STATEMENT of material facts relevant to motion for s/j on California pltfs requests for punitive damages c/s DEFT-Ford (disk submitted) eod 12/09/01 [CBU]
12/07/20012257Reply to pltfs statement of facts in response to defts motion to dismiss on the grounds of forum non conveniens c/s DEFT-Bridgestone/Firestone (Col and Ven cases) (disk submitted) eod 12/09/01 [CBU]
12/07/20012258REPLY MEMORANDUM to pltfs response to motions to dismiss on forum non conveniens grounds c/s DEFTS-Ford and Bridgestone/Firestone (Col and Ven cases) (disk submitted) eod 12/09/01 [CBU]
12/07/20012259Reply to pltfs statement of facts in response to defts motions to dismiss on the grounds of forum non conveniens c/s DEFT-Ford (Col and Ven cases)(disk submitted) eod 12/09/01 [CBU]
12/07/20012260APPENDIX in support of reply submissions in support of motions to dismiss Ven and Col cases on the grounds of forum non conveniens c/s DEFTS-Ford and Bridgestone/Firestone (Col and Ven cases) eod 12/09/01 [CBU]
12/07/20012261SEALED DOCUMENT -Exhibit N to the appendix under docket #2260 eod 12/09/01 [CBU] -Partially unsealed see order of 1/31/02 SEB #2741 edited 2/5/02 [WMK]
12/07/20012262ORDER denying motion to dismiss and transfer cm SEB (IP01-5299) eod 12/10/01 [CBU]
12/07/20012263ORDER grants deft-Bridgestone/Firestones motion for lv to file supplemental brief on pltfs motion for summary remand cm SEB (Ip01-5417) eod 12/10/01 [CBU]
12/07/20012264ENTRY -marginal #2131-amended motion for time is denied cm SEB (IP01-5364) eod 12/10/01 [CBU]
12/07/20012265ENTRY -marginal #2139-motion to extend expert disclosure deadlines is denied cm SEB (IP01-5294) eod 12/10/01 [CBU]
12/07/20012266ORDER denying motion for severance cm SEB (IP00-5054) eod 12/10/01 [CBU]
12/07/20012267ORDER grants the stipulation of dismissal between parties each party to bear its own fees and costs cm SEB (IP00-5087) eod 12/10/01 [CBU]
12/07/20012268ORDER grants the dismissal against Bridgestone/Firestone and Bridgestone Corp only with prej with each party to bear its own attnys fees and costs cm SEB (IP01-5510) eod 12/10/01 [CBU]
12/07/20012269ORDER grants the dismissal of Ford Motor Co with prej cm SEB (IP01-5359) eod 12/10/01 [CBU]
12/07/20012270ORDER grants the dismissal with prej in its entirety cm SEB (IP01-5496) eod 12/10/01 [CBU]
12/07/20012271ORDER grants the dismissal in its entirety with prej cm SEB (IP01-5170) eod 12/10/01 [CBU]
12/10/20012272JOINDER in motion for reconsideration of order certifying classes c/s DEFT-Bridgestone Corp (disk submitted) eod 12/10/01 [CBU]
12/07/20012273ORDER grants the pltf lv to file an amended complt cm SEB (IP00-5408) eod 12/10/01 [CBU]
12/07/20012274AMENDED COMPLAINT -second c/s PLTF (filed front page sent with order) (IP01-5409) eod 12/10/01 [CBU]
12/11/20012275STIPULATION of dismissal with prej between all parties c/s PLTF and DEFTS-Bridgestone/Firestone (IP00-5068) (disk submitted) eod 12/11/01 [CBU]
12/11/20012276NOTICE OF TAKING DEPOSITION of Barbara Haffey Bogy (IP01-5411) eod 12/11/01 [CBU]
12/11/20012277STIPULATION of dismissal with prej with each party to bear its own costs c/s PLTF and DEFTS-Bridgestone/Firestone and Bridgestone Corp (IP00-5067) (disk submitted) eod 12/11/01 [CBU]
12/10/20012278JOINDER in defts motion to dismiss or in the alternative motion for a more definite statement c/s DEFTS-Butch Oustalet Inc and Estabrook Motor Comp (IP01-5487) eod 12/11/01 [CBU]
12/10/20012279ORDER -Recv'd Certified Transfer Order from the Judicial Panel on MDL re:MDL-1373 (CTO-27) transferring cases (3) to the SD/IN Indpls Division eod 12/11/01 [CBU]
12/10/20012280SUBMISSION of motion identifying expert witnesses c/s PLTFS (IP00-5163) eod 12/11/01 [CBU]
12/11/20012281ORDER grants the class pltfs to file their reply brief in support of motion to enforce the Courts Entries regarding production to 12/18/01 cm VSS eod 12/12/01 [CBU]
12/11/20012282ORDER grants the dismissal with prej as to deft-Tires Plus Comp cm SEB (IP00-5126) eod 12/12/01 [CBU]
12/11/20012283ORDER that pltfs class action claims are dismissed cm SEB (IP00-5126) eod 12/12/01 [CBU]
12/11/20012284ORDER grants pltfs class action claims are dismissed cm SEB (IP00-5039) eod 12/12/01 [CBU]
12/11/20012285ORDER grants Bridgestone/Firestones motion to compel written discovery cm SEB (IP01-5237) (S.O.) eod 12/12/01 [CBU]
12/11/20012286Response to pltfs motion to remand c/s DEFT-Bridgestone/Firestone (IP01-5405) (disk submitted) eod 12/12/01 [CBU]
12/12/20012287ENTRY striking improperly filed document-Request for admissions cm VSS (IP01-5394) eod 12/13/01 [CBU]
12/05/20012288RECEIPT of the original record from the USDC ND/TX (IP01-5528) eod 12/13/01 [CBU]
12/06/20012289RECEIPT of the original record from the USDC CD/CA (IP01-5516) eod 12/13/01 [CBU]
12/06/20012290RECEIPT of the original record from the USDC SD/CA (IP01-5517) eod 12/13/01 [CBU]
12/07/20012291RECEIPT of the original record from the USDC ED/LA (IP01-5512) eod 12/13/01 [CBU]
12/07/20012292RECEIPT of the original record from the USDC SD/FL (IP01-5518) eod 12/13/01 [CBU]
12/07/20012293RECEIPT of the original record from the USDC SD/FL (IP01-5519) eod 12/13/01 [CBU]
12/07/20012294RECEIPT of the original record from the USDC SD/FL (IP01-5520) eod 12/13/01 [CBU]
12/07/20012295RECEIPT of the original record from the USDC SD/FL (IP01-5521) eod 12/13/01 [CBU]
12/07/20012296RECEIPT of the original record from the USDC SD/FL (IP01-5522) eod 12/13/01 [CBU]
12/11/20012297RECEIPT of the original record from the USDC SD/NY (IP01-5489) eod 12/13/01 [CBU]
12/13/20012298MOTION FOR TIME TO respond to defts' Written Merits Discovery (disk submitted) c/s - PLTFS (Venezuelan, Columbian, Mexican, Argentinean, Costa Rick and British cases) eod 12/14/01 [MAC]
12/13/20012299APPEARANCE (Notice of Association of Counsel) by Ramon Rossi Lopez, Peter John Polos and Thomas Andrew Schultz of the Law Offices of C. Ray Carlson on behalf of pltf (IP01-5253-C) c/s - PLTF eod 12/14/01 [MAC]
12/13/20012300MOTION TO DISMISS pursuant to FRCP 12(b)(2) and 12(b)(6) (IP01-5434-C disk submitted) c/s - DEFT Bridgestone Corp eod 12/14/01 [MAC]
12/13/20012301BRIEF in support of Motion to Dismiss (IP01-5434-C disk submitted) c/s - DEFT Bridgestone Corp eod 12/14/01 [MAC]
12/13/20012302NOTICE of Withdrawal of Bridgestone/Firestone Inc.'s Motion for S/J, without prejudice (IP01-5294-C disk submitted) c/s - DEFT Bridgestone/Firestone eod 12/14/01 [MAC]
12/13/20012303MOTION TO DISMISS Voluntary pursuant to Rule 41(a)(2) FRCP (IP01-5174-C disk submitted) c/s - PLTF eod 12/14/01 [MAC]
12/13/20012304MOTION TO DISMISS Voluntary pursuant to Rule 41(a)(2) FRCP (IP01-5175-C disk submitted) c/s - PLTF eod 12/14/01 [MAC]
12/13/20012305MOTION TO DISMISS Voluntary pursuant to Rule 41(a)(2) FRCP (IP01-5176-C disk submitted) c/s - PLTF eod 12/14/01 [MAC]
12/13/20012306MOTION TO DISMISS Voluntary pursuant to Rule 41(a)(2) FRCP (IP01-5192-C disk submitted) c/s - PLTF eod 12/14/01 [MAC]
12/13/20012307MOTION TO DISMISS Voluntary pursuant to Rule 41(a)(2) FRCP (IP01-5194-C disk submitted) c/s - PLTF eod 12/14/01 [MAC]
12/13/20012308MOTION TO DISMISS Voluntary pursuant to Rule 41(a)(2) FRCP (IP01-5195-C disk submitted) c/s - PLTF eod 12/14/01 [MAC]
12/14/20012309MOTION FOR TIME TO file Reply Brief in support of pltfs' Motion to Enforce Court Entries regarding Production of Ford Databases (disk submitted) c/s - CLASS PLTFS eod 12/14/01 [MAC]
12/13/20012310ORDER on Objection to Use Depositions. Pltf's Request the procedure be suspended is Denied. Pltf's request for relief from sixty-day deadlines is extented to 1/25/02. (IP01-5446-C and IP01-5447-C). (S.O.) cm SEB eod 12/14/01 [MAC]
12/13/20012311DISMISSAL - Order Approves Stipulation of Dismissal of deft Bridgestone/Firestone, Inc., with prejudice, each party to bear its own costs and attorney's fees. (IP00-5067-C). cm SEB eod 12/14/01 [MAC]
12/07/20012312SUBMISSION of master designation of expert witnesses c/s PLTFS (IP01-5376 and IP01-5317) eod 12/17/01 [CBU]
12/14/20012313SUBMISSION -supplemental-of state court personal injury cases c/s DEFTS-Bridgestone/Firestone and Ford (disk submitted) eod 12/17/01 [CBU]
12/14/20012314Motion to maintain confidentiality of document filed under seal c/s DEFT-Bridgestone/Firestone (disk submitted) eod 12/17/01 [CBU]
12/14/20012315Memorandum in support of motion to maintain confidentiality of documents filed under seal c/s DEFT-Bridgestone/Firestone (disk submitted) eod 12/17/01 [CBU]
12/14/20012316JOINDER and motion for time to respond to defts first set of merits interrogatories and request for production c/s PLTFS (IP00-5079 and IP00-5078) eod 12/17/01 [CBU]
12/14/20012317RESPONSE to Bridgestone/Firestones motion to compel c/s PLTFS (IP01-5436) eod 12/17/01 [CBU]
12/13/20012318DISMISSAL with prej to all parties cm SEB (IP00-5068) eod 12/17/01 [CBU]
12/17/20012319ORDER grants the class pltfs to file their reply brief is extended to 12/20/01 cm VSS eod 12/17/01 [CBU]
12/17/20012320ORDER grants the pltfs to 1/17/02 to respond to the first set of merits interrogatories and first set of merits request for production cm VSS (Ven, Col and other out of country cases) eod 12/17/01 [CBU]
11/21/20012321ANSWER to complaint c/s DEFT-Ford (IP01-5517) eod 12/18/01 [CBU]
11/21/20012322NOTICE of interested parties c/s DEFT-Ford (IP01-5517) eod 12/18/01 [CBU]
11/21/20012323DEMAND FOR JURY TRIAL c/s DEFT-Ford (IP01-5517) eod 12/18/01 [CBU]
12/17/20012324Response-Memorandum of law in opposition to motion for reconsideration of this Courts 11/28/01 Order certifying classes c/s CLASS PLTFS (disk submitted) eod 12/18/01 [CBU]
12/17/20012325REPLY MEMORANDUM in support of motion to strike pltfs requests for punitive damages or in the alternative for partial s/j in favor of Ford on pltfs requests for punitive damages c/s DEFT-Ford (disk submitted) eod 12/18/01 [CBU]
12/17/20012326Motion for dismissal with prej as to deft-Ford only c/s DEFT-Ford (IP01-5254) eod 12/18/01 [CBU]
12/17/20012327REPLY in support of its motion for s/j c/s DEFT-Bridgestone/Firestone (IP01-5355) (disk submitted) eod 12/18/01 [CBU]
12/17/20012328Motion for clarification of scheduling orders c/s PLTFS (IP01-5362) eod 12/18/01 [CBU]
12/17/20012329MOTION FOR TIME TO serve reply brief c/s DEFT-Bridgestone (IP01-5355) (disk submitted) eod 12/18/01 [CBU]
12/17/20012330RESPONSE-memorandum in opposition to Bridgestone Corps motion for reconsideration of the "Entry on deft-Bridgestones motion to dismiss master complt" or alternatively certification for appeal c/s CLASS PLTFS eod 12/18/01 [CBU]
12/17/20012331SUBMISSION of corrected excerpt of 11/27/00 deposition of Robert O Martin in connection with pltfs reply memorandum of points and authorities in support of class pltfs motion for class certification c/s CLASS PLTFS eod 12/18/01 [CBU]
12/18/20012332ENTRY terminating action cm SEB (IP00-5068) eod 12/18/01 [CBU]
12/18/20012333MOTION FOR TIME TO respond to deft-Fords first set of requests for admission c/s DEFT-Bridgestone/Firestone (disk submitted) eod 12/18/01 [CBU]
12/18/20012334Motion to be excused from attending the hearing scheduled for 12/28/01 and for authorization for another attny from his firm to attend c/s CLASS PLTFS LIASON COUNSEL (disk submitted) eod 12/18/01 [CBU]
12/18/20012335DECLARATION of Michael Grbic c/s eod 12/18/01 [CBU]
12/18/20012336ORDER grants the witdrawal of the motion for s/j filed on 11/28/01 cm SEB (IP01-5294) eod 12/19/01 [CBU]
12/19/20012337NOTICE of cases with pending motions for remand c/s PI/WD Liaison Counsel (disk submitted) eod 12/19/01 [CBU]
12/19/20012338Motion for individual cases to be excused from personally appearing at 12/28/01 hearing c/s PLTFS Liaison Counsel-W Winingham (disk submitted) eod 12/19/01 [CBU]
12/19/20012339Response-opposition to motion for s/j c/s PLTFS (IP01-5258) (disk submitted) eod 12/19/01 [CBU]
12/19/20012340Response to defts separate statement c/s PLTFS (IP01-5258) (disk submitted) eod 12/19/01 [CBU]
12/19/20012341SUBMISSION -second-of corrected excerpts on 11/27/00 deposition of Robert O Martin in connection with pltfs reply memorandum of points of authorities in support of class pltfs motion for class certification c/s CLASS PLTFS (disk submitted) eod 12/20/01 [CBU]
12/19/20012342SEALED DOCUMENT -corrected excerpts to the deposition of Robert O Martin CLASS PLTFS (attached to 2341) eod 12/20/01 [CBU]
12/19/20012343SUBMISSION of designation of contents to be remanded to the USDC MD/TN PLTF (IP01-5401) eod 12/20/01 [CBU]
12/19/20012344NOTICE OF CHANGE in firm name-Daniel Byron of McHale Cook & Welch PC for the intervenors will change the firm name to Bingham McHale effective 1/1/02 c/s eod 12/20/01 [CBU]
12/19/20012345MOTION FOR TIME TO respond to Bridgestone/Firestone motion to compel production c/s DEFT-State Farm (IP01-5179) eod 12/20/01 [CBU]
12/19/20012346Motion to substitute counsel at the hearing to show cause scheduled for 12/28/01 c/s DEFENSE LIAISON COUNSEL (disk submitted) eod 12/20/01 [CBU]
12/18/20012347ORDER grants pltfs lv to file first amended complt and it is deemed filed as of the date of this order; DEFTS are ordered to show cause on or before 1/14/02 why pltfs motion to remand for lack of subject matter jurisdiction should not be granted cm SEB (IP01-5374) eod 12/21/01 [CBU]
12/18/20012348AMENDED COMPLAINT (first) PLTFS (filed front page sent with order granting its filing) eod 12/21/01 [CBU]
12/20/20012349MOTION FOR TIME TO respond to the complt (stipulation) c/s PLTF and DEFT-Bridgestone/Firestone (disk submitted) eod 12/21/01 [CBU]
12/20/20012350NOTICE of settlement c/s DEFT-Ford (IP01-5214) eod 12/21/01 [CBU]
12/20/20012351REPLY BRIEF in support of pltfs motion to enforce the court's entries regarding production of Ford Database c/s CLASS PLTFS (disk submitted) eod 12/21/01 [CBU]
12/20/20012352NOTICE of pending motions c/s DEFT-Bridgestone/Firestone (IP01-5508) (disk submitted) eod 12/21/01 [CBU]
12/20/20012353NOTICE of pending motions c/s DEFT-Bridgestone/Firestone (IP01-5523) (disk submitted) eod 12/21/01 [CBU]
12/21/20012354Response to the order to show cause and request for discharge c/s CLASS COUNSEL-Ronald Motley (disk submitted) eod 12/21/01 [CBU]
12/21/20012355ORDER VACATES HEARING of 12/28/01 at 2:00PM Room 216 (SEB) c/m and the order to show cause issued by this court on 12/5/01 should be discharged cm SEB eod 12/21/01 [CBU]
12/21/20012356ORDER grants deft-State Farm to and including 1/18/02 to serve its response to the motion to compel cm VSS (IP01-5179) eod 12/26/01 [CBU]
12/21/20012357ORDER grants the deft-Bridgestone/Firestone to and including 2/18/02 to respond to Fords first set of requests for admissions to Bridgestone/Firestone cm VSS eod 12/26/01 [CBU]
12/21/20012358ENTRY for the telephonic status conf held on 12/20/01 and; eod 12/26/01 [CBU]
12/21/2001 = ENTRY ASSIGNS CONF (TELEPHONIC) to 01/03/02 at 01:00PM Room 256 (VSS) c/m eod 12/26/01 [CBU]
12/21/20012359ENTRY on Ford's motion to reconsider and clarify the Court's 12/3/01 Entry on pltfs motion to compel cm VSS eod 12/26/01 [CBU]
12/21/20012360STIPULATION of dismissal with prej between pltf and deft-Bridgestone/Firestone PARTIES (IP01-5460) eod 12/26/01 [CBU]
12/21/20012361RESPONSE to Ford Motors motion to dismiss c/s PLTFS (IP01-5459) eod 12/26/01 [CBU]
12/21/20012362STIPULATION of dismissal with prej as to the claims against deft-Ford PARTIES (IP01-5253) eod 12/26/01 [CBU]
12/21/20012363ORDER -Recv'd Certified Transfer Order from the Judicial Panel on MDL re:MDL-1373 transferring (8 cases) to the SD/IN Indpls Division eod 12/26/01 [CBU]
12/21/20012364MOTION TO STRIKE Louisiana and Puerto Rico pltfs requests for punitive damages or in the alternative for partial s/j c/s DEFT-Ford (disk submitted) eod 12/26/01 [CBU]
12/21/20012365Memorandum in support of motion to strike Louisiana and Puerto Rica pltfs requests c/s DEFT-Ford (disk submitted) eod 12/26/01 [CBU]
12/21/20012366STATEMENT of material facts relevant to motion for s/j on Louisiana and Puerto Rico pltfs requests for punitive damages c/s DEFt-Ford (disk submitted) eod 12/26/01 [CBU]
12/21/20012367STIPULATION of dismissal with prej between pltfs and deft-Ford c/s PARTIES eod 12/26/01 [CBU]
12/21/20012368RESPONSE-memorandum of points and authorities in opposition to motion for s/j c/s PLTF (IP01-5253) eod 12/26/01 [CBU]
12/21/20012369Reply to separate statement of untroverted facts and conclusions of law c/s PLTF (IP01-5253) eod 12/26/01 [CBU]
12/21/20012370APPENDIX of out of state authorities c/s PLTF (IP01-5253) eod 12/26/01 [CBU]
12/21/20012371DECLARATION of Peter Polos (IP01-5253) eod 12/26/01 [CBU]
12/06/20012372STIPULATION of dismissal with prej ast to deft-Ford c/s PARTIES (IP01-5441) (docketed out of order) eod 12/26/01 [CBU]
12/26/20012373RETURN of personal service dated 12/5/01 for Bridgestone/Firestone (IP01-5459) eod 12/27/01 [CBU]
12/26/20012374NOTICE of unavailability of counsel Mark Dearman c/s (IP01-5296) eod 12/27/01 [CBU]
12/26/20012375MOTION TO COMPEL counseling records of pltfs c/s DEFT-Bridgestone/Firestone (IP01-5355) (disks submitted) eod 12/27/01 [CBU]
12/26/20012376STATEMENT of reasonable effort to settle discovery disputes c/s DEFT-Bridgestone/Firestone (disk submitted) eod 12/27/01 [CBU]
12/26/20012377SUBMISSION of supplement to pltfs request for oral argument and request for lv to file a surreply to Firestones motion for s/j c/s PLTFS (disk submitted) (IP01-5355) eod 12/27/01 [CBU]
12/26/20012378AFFIDAVIT -supplemental-in support of alternative request for Rule 56(f) continuance c/s PLTFS (IP01-5355) (disk submitted) eod 12/27/01 [CBU]
12/26/20012379APPEARANCE of Allen P Roberts on behalf of the pltf as co-counsel c/s PLTF (IP01-5406) eod 12/27/01 [CBU]
12/26/20012380RESPONSE-Memorandum of points and authorities in response to Bridgestone/Firestones motion for s/j dismissing pltfs complt c/s PLTF (IP01-5256) eod 12/27/01 [CBU]
12/26/20012381DECLARATION of Saro Rizzo in support of response to the motion for s/j c/s PLTF (IP01-5256) eod 12/27/01 [CBU]
12/26/20012382Reply in support of its motion to dismiss c/s DEFT-Ford (IP01-5459) (disk submitted) eod 12/27/01 [CBU]
12/26/20012383MOTION FOR TIME TO reply in opposition to s/j motion c/s DEFT-Bridgestone/Firestone North American Tire (disk submitted)(IP01-5253) eod 12/27/01 [CBU]
12/26/20012384DECLARATION of Mary Lightfoot in support of motion for time c/s DEFT-Bridgestone/Firestone North American (IP01-5253) (disk submitted) eod 12/27/01 [CBU]
12/26/20012385ORDER -Recv'd Certified Transfer Order from the Judicial Panel on MDL re:MDL-1373 transferring cases (12) to the SD/IN Indpls Division eod 12/27/01 [CBU]
12/26/20012386ORDER -Recv'd Certified Remand Order from the Judicial Panel on MDL remanding this action to the USDC for the Middle District of Tennessee (IP01-5401) eod 12/27/01 [CBU]
12/21/20012387LETTER from attny Mike Eidson and Victor Diaz re:w/d of Ness Motley eod 12/27/01 [CBU]
12/26/20012388LETTER from attny Don Barrett re:w/d of Ness Motley eod 12/27/01 [CBU]
12/27/20012389MOTION TO COMPEL pltfs to produce the subject tire c/s DEFT-Bridgestone/Firestone (IP00-5163) (disk submitted) eod 12/27/01 [CBU]
12/06/20012390RECEIPT of the original record from the USDC D/AZ (IP01-5515, IP01-5514, IP01-5513, IP01-5510) (docketed out of order) eod 12/28/01 [CBU]
12/28/20012391SEALED DOCUMENT -Application to release settlement funds to Richardson, Stoops, Richardson & Ward c/s Richardson Law Firm eod 12/28/01 [CBU]
12/28/20012392MOTION TO AMEND exhibit A to its motion to strike pltfs requests for punitive damages c/s DEFT-Ford (disk submitted) eod 12/28/01 [CBU]
12/27/20012393REPLY BRIEF in support of motion for reconsideration of the Court's Entry on deft-Bridgestone Corps motion to dismiss the master complt or alternatively certification for appeal c/s DEFT-Bridgestone Corp (disk submitted) eod 12/28/01 [CBU]
12/28/20012395SUBMISSION of designation of experts c/s PLTFS (IP01-5436) eod 12/28/01 [CBU]
12/28/20012396MOTION FOR TIME TO serve reply brief c/s DEFT-Bridgestone Corp (IP01-5355) (disk submitted) eod 12/28/01 [CBU]
12/28/20012397NOTICE OF FILING Original Reply Affidavit of Leo'n Henrique Cotti'n and Corrected Appendix M to replace the facsimile copy as Exhibit D to defts' Appendices in support of Reply Submissions in support of Motions to Dismiss Venezuelean and Colombian cases on the Grounds of Forum Non Conveniens filed 12/7/01 c/s (CD submitted Venezuelean and Colombian Cases) - DEFTS eod 12/31/01 [MAC]
12/28/20012398DISMISSAL as to deft Ford Motor Company, with prejudice, each party to bear their own costs. (IP01-5436-C). cm SEB eod 12/31/01 [MAC]
12/28/20012399DISMISSAL as to deft Ford Motor Company, with prejudice. (IP01-5253-C). cm SEB eod 12/31/01 [MAC]
12/28/20012400DISMISSAL as to deft Bridgestone/Firestone, Inc., with prejudice, each party to bear their respective costs and attorney's fees. (IP01-5460-C) cm SEB eod 12/31/01 [MAC]
12/28/20012401ORDER GRANTS deft Bridgestone Corp's motion for time to serve Reply Brief in support of Motion to Dismiss to 12/28/01. (IP01-5355-C) cm SEB eod 12/31/01 [MAC]
12/31/20012402ORDER GRANTS motion for Class Certification and in doing so hereby DENY defts motions to reconsider that ruling. Also as explained below Fords motion for reconsideration of the Courts Order granting in part and denying in part the motion to dismiss the Master complt is DENIED; Firestones motion for 28:1292 Certification of the 7/27/01 order is DENIED; Entry GRANTS pltfs motion for reconsideration of ruling on the scope of the TCPA/MCPA in 7/27/01 Order; and pltfs submit for approval by 1/16/02 the proposed notice to the Class members and tender therewith their proposed method and schedule for disseminating said notice cm SEB eod 12/31/01 [CBU]
12/31/20012403ENTRY terminating action cm SEB (IP01-5401) eod 01/02/02 [CBU]
12/31/20012404STIPULATION of dismissal with prej claims between pltfs and deft-Bridgestone/Firestone (joint partial motion) c/s PARTIES (IP01-5276) eod 01/02/02 [CBU]
12/31/20012405MOTION FOR TIME TO respond to the complt c/s DEFT-Bridgestone/Firestone (IP01-5459) eod 01/02/02 [CBU]
12/31/20012406MOTION FOR REMAND c/s PLTF-Fontana (IP01-5418) eod 01/02/02 [CBU]
12/31/20012407Memorandum in support of motion to remand c/s PLTF (IP01-5418) eod 01/02/02 [CBU]
12/31/20012408SUBMISSION of designation of expert witnesses c/s PLTFS (IP01-5508) eod 01/02/02 [CBU]
12/31/20012409SUBMISSION of designation of expert witnesses c/s PLTFS (IP01-5523) eod 01/02/02 [CBU]
12/31/20012410MOTION TO COMPEL pltfs to separately respond to requests for production of documents c/s DEFT-Bridgestone/Firestone (IP01-5362) eod 01/02/02 [CBU]
12/31/20012411RESPONSE to pltfs motion for clarification of scheduling order c/s DEFTS-Bridgestone/Firestone and Ford (IP01-5362) (disk submitted) eod 01/02/02 [CBU]
12/17/20012412RECEIPT of the original record from the USDC D/PR (IP01-5525) eod 01/02/02 [CBU]
12/18/20012413RECEIPT of the original record from the USDC SD/TX (IP01-5529) eod 01/02/02 [CBU]
12/18/20012414RECEIPT of the original record from the USDC SD/TX (IP01-5530) eod 01/02/02 [CBU]
12/21/20012415RECEIPT of the original record from the USDC SD/TX (IP01-5531) eod 01/02/02 [CBU]
12/26/20012416RECEIPT of the original record from the USDC ED/TX (IP01-5534) eod 01/02/02 [CBU]
12/28/20012417RECEIPT of the original record from the USDC ND/AL (IP01-5532) eod 01/02/02 [CBU]
12/31/20012418RECEIPT of the original record from the USDC SD/TX (IP01-5542) eod 01/02/02 [CBU]
12/26/20012419RECEIPT of a certified copy of the order dated 11/29/01 remanding this action baction the 3rd District Court of the State of Utah (IP01-5492) eod 01/02/02 [CBU]
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