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Court

Napa County Superior

California

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Case Information

Filed 2023-07-31
Status Active
Type Product Liability Unlimited (24)
Docket 119 entries

Parties

Plaintiff Carstens, Jon
Defendant Covidien, Inc.|Covidien, Ltd.|Covidien Plc|Covidien Llc|Covidien Holding Inc.|Medtronic Usa, Inc.|Medtronic Plc|Tyco Healthcare Group Lp (d/b/a Covidien, Lp)|Tyco International Ltd.|Tyco International Group S.a.|Surgical Solutions Group,|Sofradim Production Sas,|Sofradim Corp|Parent, Richard, Md|Covidien Lp|United States Surgical Corp, A Division Of Tyco Healtcare Group Lp
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Judge

Hon. Young, Scott R.l.

Napa County (CA)

California

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Docket Entries

  1. Jury Trial: Long Cause Judicial Officer Smith, Cynthia P Hearing Time 8:30 AM Comment TE 10-15 Days
  2. Civil Case Cover Sheet Comment Civil Case Cover Sheet
  3. Summons: Issued and Filed Comment Summons
  4. 08/01/2023 Notice of Hearing Court
  5. 09/25/2023 Proof of Service: Summons DLR (Civil) Comment as to Richard Parent, M.D.
  6. 11/07/2023 Demurrer Comment DEFENDANTS COVIDIEN HOLDING INC. AND MEDTRONIC USA INC., AND SPECIALLY APPEARING ENTITIES COVIDIEN, LP, COVIDIEN, INC., COVIDIEN, LLC, MEDTRONIC PLC, UNITED STATES SURGICAL CORP., A DIVISION OF TYCO HEALTHCARE GROUP LP, AND SOFRADIM PRODUCTION SAS S NOTICE OF DEMURRER AND DEMURRER TO COMPLAINT
  7. 11/07/2023 Memorandum: Points and Authorities Comment DEFENDANTS COVIDIEN HOLDING INC. AND MEDTRONIC USA INC., AND SPECIALLY APPEARING ENTITIES COVIDIEN, LP, COVIDIEN, INC., COVIDIEN, LLC, MEDTRONIC PLC, UNITED STATES SURGICAL CORP., A DIVISION OF TYCO HEALTHCARE GROUP LP, AND SOFRADIM PRODUCTION SAS S MEMORANDUM OF POINTS AND AUTHORITIES IN SUPPORT OF DEMURRER TO COMPLAINT
  8. 11/07/2023 Declaration Comment DECLARATION OF ASHLEY ESCUDERO, ESQ. IN SUPPORT OF DEFENDANTS COVIDIEN HOLDING INC. AND MEDTRONIC USA INC., AND SPECIALLY APPEARING ENTITIES COVIDIEN, LP, COVIDIEN, INC., COVIDIEN, LLC, MEDTRONIC PLC, UNITED STATES SURGICAL CORP., A DIVISION OF TYCO HEALTHCARE GROUP LP, AND SOFRADIM PRODUCTION SAS S DEMURRER TO COMPLAINT
  9. 11/07/2023 Request Comment DEFENDANTS COVIDIEN HOLDING INC. AND MEDTRONIC USA INC., AND SPECIALLY APPEARING ENTITIES COVIDIEN, LP, COVIDIEN, INC., COVIDIEN, LLC, MEDTRONIC PLC, UNITED STATES SURGICAL CORP., A DIVISION OF TYCO HEALTHCARE GROUP LP, AND SOFRADIM PRODUCTION SAS S REQUEST FOR JUDICIAL NOTICE IN SUPPORT OF DEMURRER TO COMPLAINT
  10. 11/07/2023 Proof of Service Comment Proof of Service
  11. 11/09/2023 Proof of Service
  12. 12/01/2023 Opposition or Objections Comment PLAINTIFF'S MEMORANDUM IN OPPOSITION TO DEFENDANTS' DEMURRER TO COMPLAINT
  13. 12/05/2023 Application: Pro Hac Vice Comment Notice of Ex Parte Hearing and Application for Admission of Jessica Wilson to the Bar of this Court Pro Hac Vice
  14. 12/05/2023 Declaration Comment Declaration of Jessica Wilson In Support of Ex Parte Application
  15. 12/05/2023 Declaration Comment Declaration of Ashley Escudero In Support of Ex Parte Application
  16. 12/05/2023 Proof of Service
  17. 12/07/2023 Exparte Application Judicial Officer Young, Scott R.L. Hearing Time 11:30 AM Result Heard
  18. 12/07/2023 Order Comment Order On Ex Parte Hearing and Application for Admission of Jessica Wilson to the Bar of this Court Pro Hac Vice
  19. 12/07/2023 Minute Order
  20. 12/08/2023 Response or Reply Comment Covidien Defendants' Reply In Support of Demurrer to Complaint
  21. 12/14/2023 Answer (Unlimited) Comment Jury Fees Paid
  22. 12/15/2023 Demurrer Judicial Officer Young, Scott R.L. Hearing Time 8:30 AM Result Heard Comment Defendant's Covidien Holing Inc, Medtronic USA INC, Covidien LP, Covidien Inc, Covidien LLC, Medtronic plc, United States Surgical Corp, Sofradim Production SAS
  23. 12/15/2023 Minute Order
  24. 12/21/2023 Statement: Case Management Conference Comment Case Management Statement
  25. 12/21/2023 Statement: Case Management Conference Comment Case Management Statement
  26. 12/21/2023 Proof of Service Comment Proof of Service
  27. 01/05/2024 Conference: Case Management Judicial Officer Young, Scott R.L. Hearing Time 8:30 AM Result Continued Party's Motion: Hearing
  28. 01/05/2024 Minute Order
  29. 01/17/2024 Proof of Service: Summons DLR (Civil) Comment As to: COVIDIEN, LLC
  30. 01/17/2024 Proof of Service: Summons DLR (Civil) Comment As to: COVIDIEN, INC.
  31. 01/17/2024 Proof of Service: Summons DLR (Civil) Comment As to: COVIDIEN, LTD.
  32. 01/17/2024 Proof of Service: Summons DLR (Civil) Comment As to: COVIDIEN, PLC.
  33. 01/17/2024 Proof of Service: Summons DLR (Civil) Comment As to: COVIDIEN HOLDING, INC.
  34. 01/17/2024 Proof of Service: Summons DLR (Civil) Comment As to: MEDTRONIC USA, INC.
  35. 01/17/2024 Proof of Service: Summons DLR (Civil) Comment As to: TYCO HEALTHCARE GROUP LP (dba Covidien, LP)
  36. 01/19/2024 Proof of Service: Summons DLR (Civil) Comment As to: Medtronic, PLC
  37. 03/26/2024 Statement: Case Management Conference Comment Case Management Statement
  38. 03/27/2024 Statement: Case Management Conference Comment Case Management Statement
  39. 03/29/2024 Statement: Case Management Conference Comment Covidien Defendants' Case Management Statement
  40. 04/11/2024 Conference: Case Management Judicial Officer Young, Scott R.L. Hearing Time 8:30 AM Result Continued Party's Motion: Hearing
  41. 04/11/2024 Minute Order
  42. 07/09/2024 Statement: Case Management Conference
  43. 07/11/2024 Statement: Case Management Conference
  44. 07/16/2024 Statement: Case Management Conference
  45. 07/16/2024 Proof of Service
  46. 07/25/2024 Conference: Case Management Judicial Officer Smith, Cynthia P Hearing Time 8:30 AM Result Heard
  47. 07/25/2024 Minute Order
  48. Motion: Summary Judgment
  49. Memorandum: Points and Authorities Comment MEMORANDUM OF POINTS AND AUTHORITIES IN SUPPORT OF DEFENDANT RICHARD PARENT, M.D. S MOTION FOR SUMMARY JUDGMENT OR, IN THE ALTERNATIVE, SUMMARY ADJUDICATION
  50. Statement Comment SEPARATE STATEMENT OF UNDISPUTED FACTS IN SUPPORT OF DEFENDANT RICHARD PARENT, M.D. S MOTION FOR SUMMARY JUDGMENT OR, IN THE A L T E R N A T I V E , S U M M A R Y ADJUDICATION
  51. Declaration Comment EVIDENCE IN SUPPORT OF DEFENDANT RICHARD PARENT, M.D. S MOTION FOR SUMMARY JUDGMENT OR, IN THE A L T E R N A T I V E , S U M M A R Y ADJUDICATION
  52. Declaration Comment DECLARATION OF MICHAEL GALLERT IN SUPPORT OF DEFENDANT RICHARD PARENT, M.D. S MOTION FOR SUMMARY JUDGMENT OR, IN THE ALTERNATIVE, SUMMARY ADJUDICATION
  53. Declaration Comment DECLARATION OF HOBART W. HARRIS, M.D. IN SUPPORT OF DEFENDANT RICHARD PARENT, M.D. S MOTION FOR SUMMARY JUDGMENT OR, IN THE A L T E R N A T I V E , S U M M A R Y ADJUDICATION
  54. Opposition or Objections Comment PLAINTIFF JON CARSTEN'S EVIDENTIARY OBJECTIONS AGAINST DECLARATION OF HOBART HARRIS, M.D. IN SUPPORT OF DEFENDANT'S MOTION FOR SUMMARY JUDGMENT
  55. Memorandum: Points and Authorities Comment PLAINTIFF JON CARSTEN'S MEMORANDUM OF POINTS AND AUTHORITIES IN OPPOSITION TO DEFENDANT RICHARD PARENT, M.D.'S MOTION FOR SUMMARY JUDGMENT, OR, IN THE ALTERNATIVE, SUMMARY ADJUDICATION
  56. Statement Comment PLAINTIFF JON CARSTEN'S SEPARATE STATEMENT OF UNDISPUTED FACTS IN OPPOSITION TO DEFENDANT RICHARD PARENT, M.D.'s MOTION FOR SUMMARY JUDGMENT, OR, IN THE ALTERNATIVE, SUMMARY ADJUDICATION
  57. Declaration Comment DECLARATION OF ATTORNEY TROY A. BRENES IN SUPPORT OF PLAINTIFF'S OPPOSITION TO DR. RICHARD PARENT'S MOTION FOR SUMMARY JUDGMENT
  58. Declaration Comment PLAINTIFF JON CARSTENS' DECLARATION IN OPPOSITION OF DR. RICHARD PARENT'S MOTION FOR SUMMARY JUDGMENT
  59. Response or Reply Comment Reply Memorandum of Points and Authorities in Support of Defendant Richard Parent, M.D.'s Motion for Summary Judgment
  60. Order Comment ORDER DIRECTING CLERK TO FILE AND SERVE NOTICE OF ENTRY OF DECEMBER 15, 2023, MINUTE ORDER; AND GRANTING COVIDIEN DEFENDANTS LEAVE TO FILE RESPONSIVE PLEADINGS
  61. Notice Comment Notice and Filing of the December 15, 2023 Minute Order
  62. Motion Summary Judgment Judicial Officer Smith, Cynthia P Hearing Time 9:30 AM Result Heard
  63. Minute Order
  64. Pleading: Amended Comment AMENDED MOTION FOR SUMMARY JUDGMENT OR, IN THE ALTERNATIVE, SUMMARY ADJUDICATION
  65. Answer (Unlimited)
  66. Request: Dismissal Comment As to: Tyco International Group, S.A.
  67. Request: Dismissal Comment As to: Surgical Solutions Group
  68. Request: Dismissal Comment As to: Tyco International LTD
  69. Request: Dismissal Comment As to: Covidien, Inc.
  70. Request: Dismissal Comment As to: Sofradim Corp
  71. Request: Dismissal Comment As to: Tyco Healthcare Group LP
  72. Request: Dismissal Comment As to: United States Surgical Corp
  73. Request: Dismissal Comment As to: Covidien, LTD
  74. Request: Dismissal Comment As to: Covidien PLC
  75. Proof of Service: Summons DLR (Civil) Comment Proof of Service of Summons/Complaint
  76. Answer (Unlimited) Comment Defendant Covidien LLC's Answer to Plaintiff's Complaint
  77. Request: Enter Default Comment **VACATED/ SET ASIDE**Request for Entry of Default; Sofradim Production SAS
  78. Request: Enter Default Comment **VACATED/SET ASIDE** Request for Entry of Default; Medtronic PLC
  79. Opposition or Objections Comment PLAINTIFF JON CARSTEN'S EVIDENTIARY OBJECTIONS AGAINST DECLARATION OF HOBART HARRIS, M.D. IN SUPPORT OF DEFENDANT'S MOTION FOR SUMMARY JUDGMENT
  80. Memorandum: Points and Authorities Comment PLAINTIFF JON CARSTEN'S MEMORANDUM OF POINTS AND AUTHORITIES IN OPPOSITION TO DEFENDANT RICHARD PARENT, M.D.'S MOTION FOR SUMMARY JUDGMENT, OR, IN THE ALTERNATIVE, SUMMARY ADJUDICATION
  81. Declaration Comment PLAINTIFF JON CARSTENS' DECLARATION IN OPPOSITION OF DR. RICHARD PARENT'S MOTION FOR SUMMARY JUDGMENT
  82. Declaration Comment DECLARATION OF ATTORNEY TROY A. BRENES IN SUPPORT OF PLAINTIFF'S OPPOSITION TO DR. RICHARD PARENT'S MOTION FOR SUMMARY JUDGMENT
  83. Statement Comment PLAINTIFF JON CARSTEN'S SEPARATE STATEMENT OF UNDISPUTED FACTS IN OPPOSITION TO DEFENDANT RICHARD PARENT, M.D.'s MOTION FOR SUMMARY JUDGMENT, OR, IN THE ALTERNATIVE, SUMMARY ADJUDICATION
  84. Notice Comment Defendants Covidien Holding Inc., Medtronic USA Inc., Covidien LLC, and Sofradim Production SAS, and Specially Appearing Entity Medtronic plcs Notice of Opposition to Plaintiffs Request for Entry of Default of Medtronic plc
  85. Opposition or Objections Comment Defendants Covidien Holding Inc., Medtronic USA Inc., Covidien LLC, and Sofradim Production SAS, and Specially Appearing Entity Medtronic plcs Opposition to Plaintiffs Request for Entry of Default of Medtronic plc
  86. Declaration Comment Declaration of Ashley Escudero
  87. Proof of Service Comment Proof of Service
  88. Answer (Unlimited) Comment Defendant Sofradim Production SAS's Answer to Plaintiff's Complaint
  89. Response or Reply Comment Reply Memorandum
  90. Response or Reply Comment Response to Plaintiff's Evidentiary Objections
  91. Order Comment JUDICIAL ACTION ORDER
  92. Motion Summary Judgment Original Type Motion Summary Judgment Judicial Officer Smith, Cynthia P Hearing Time 9:30 AM Result Heard
  93. Order Comment JUDICIAL ACTION ORDER
  94. Minute Order
  95. Application: Pro Hac Vice Comment Motion for Admission of Mary Novacheck to the Bar of this Court Pro Hac Vice
  96. Declaration Comment Declaration of Mary Novacheck In Support of Motion for Pro Hac Vice Admission
  97. Declaration Comment Declaration of Ashley Escudero In Support of Pro Hac Vice Admission of Mary Novacheck
  98. Proof of Service
  99. Motion Original Type Motion Judicial Officer Smith, Cynthia P Hearing Time 8:30 AM Result Heard Comment Motion for Admission of Mary Novacheck to the Bar of this Court Pro Hac Vice
  100. Notice of Hearing Court Comment Motion Hearing - 07/15/2025
  101. Minute Order
  102. Pleading: Amended Comment AMENDED Notice of Motion and Motion for admission of Mary Novacheck to the Bar of this court Pro Hac Vice for Covidien defendants
  103. Notice Comment AMENDED NOTICE OF MOTION AND MOTION FOR ADMISSION OF MARY NOVACHECK TO THE BAR OF THIS COURT PRO HAC VICE FOR COVIDIEN DEFENDANTS; MEMORANDUM OF POINTS AND AUTHORITIES
  104. Declaration Comment AMENDED DECLARATION OF ASHLEY ESCUDERO IN SUPPORT OF MOTION FOR ADMISSION OF MARY NO-VACHECK TO THE BAR OF THIS COURT PRO HAC VICE FOR COVIDIEN DEFENDANTS
  105. Declaration Comment AMENDED DECLARATION OF MARY NOVACHECK IN SUPPORT OF MOTION FOR ADMISSION TO THE BAR OF THIS COURT PRO HAC VICE FOR COVIDIEN DEFENDANTS
  106. Statement: Case Management Conference Comment Case Management Statement
  107. Statement: Case Management Conference Comment Defendants Covidien Holding Inc. and Medtronic USA Inc.'s Case Management Statement
  108. Proof of Service Comment Proof of Service
  109. Notice Comment Defendants Covidien Holdings Inc. and Medtronic USA Inc.'s Notice of Remote Appearance
  110. Statement: Case Management Conference Comment Case Management Statement
  111. Request: Dismissal Comment as to Medtronic PLC ONLY
  112. Motion Original Type Motion Judicial Officer Smith, Cynthia P Hearing Time 8:30 AM Result Heard Comment for Admission of Mary Novacheck to the Bar of this Court Pro Hac Vice.
  113. Minute Order
  114. Conference: Case Management Judicial Officer Smith, Cynthia P Hearing Time 8:30 AM Result Heard
  115. Order Comment ORDER ON MOTION FOR ADMISSION OF MARY NOVACHECK TO THE BAR OF THIS COURT PRO HAC VICE FOR DEFEND-ANTS COVIDIEN HOLDING INC., MEDTRONIC USA INC., COVIDIEN, LLC, AND SOFRADIM PRODUCTION SAS
  116. Minute Order
  117. Advance Jury Fee (Nonrefundable) Comment Notice of Posting Jury Fees
  118. Conference: Mandatory Settlement Hearing Time 10:30 AM
  119. Conference: Trial Management Judicial Officer Smith, Cynthia P Hearing Time 8:30 AM

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