Case: Burger-Fischer v. Degussa AG

COMPLAINT filed; jury demand FILING FEE $ 150.00 RECEIPT # 253316 (femp) (Entered: 08/24/1998)

NOTICE of Allocation and Assignment filed. Magistrate Judge JOEL A.PISANO (femp) (Entered: 08/24/1998)

SUMMONS(ES) issued for DEGUSSA AG, DEGUSSA CORPORATION ( 20 Days) (Mailed to Counsel) (femp)

Minute entry: Proceedings recorded by Ct-Reporter: M. Giordano; Minutes of: 8/26/98; The following actions were taken. Court placed on the record its involvement in other related cases to alert counsel to a possible conflict of interest. By Judge Dickinson R. Debevoise (jd) (Entered: 08/27/1998)

APPLICATION by DEGUSSA CORPORATION and Clerk's Order extending time to answer. Answer due 10/16/98 for DEGUSSA CORPORATION (nr) (Entered: 09/30/1998)

ANSWER to Complaint by DEGUSSA CORPORATION (nr) (Entered: 10/16/1998)

Notice of MOTION for Elizabeth J. Cabraser, Morris A. Ratner, Lisa J. Leebove and Karen J. Mandel to appear pro hac vice by ALICE BURGER-FISCHER, MICHAL SCHONBERGER, GOLDIE HOFFMAN-ENGEL, HESTER HASZKEL, Motion set for 11/9/98 on [10-1] motion (/PO Subm) (nr) (Entered: 10/20/1998)

CERTIFICATION of STEVEN J. PUDELL on behalf of ALICE BURGER-FISCHER, MICHAL SCHONBERGER, GOLDIE HOFFMAN-ENGEL, HESTER HASZKEL Re: [10-1] motion for Elizabeth J. Cabraser, Morris A. Ratner, Lisa J. Leebove and Karen J. Mandel to appear pro hac vice (nr) (Entered: 10/20/1998)

CERTIFICATION of ELIZABETH J. CABRASER on behalf of ALICE BURGER-FISCHER, MICHAL SCHONBERGER, GOLDIE HOFFMAN-ENGEL, HESTER HASZKEL Re: [10-1] motion for Elizabeth J. Cabraser, Morris A. Ratner, Lisa J. Leebove and Karen J. Mandel to appear pro hac vice (nr) (Entered: 10/20/1998)

CERTIFICATION of MORRIS A. RANTER on behalf of ALICE BURGER-FISCHER, MICHAL SCHONBERGER, GOLDIE HOFFMAN-ENGEL, HESTER HASZKEL Re: (nr) (Entered: 10/20/1998)

CERTIFICATION of KAREN J. MANDEL on behalf of ALICE BURGER-FISCHER, MICHAL SCHONBERGER, GOLDIE HOFFMAN-ENGEL, HESTER HASZKEL (nr) (Entered: 10/20/1998)

CERTIFICATION of LISA J. LEEBOVE on behalf of ALICE BURGER-FISCHER, MICHAL SCHONBERGER, GOLDIE HOFFMAN-ENGEL, HESTER HASZKEL Re: (nr) (Entered: 10/20/1998)

Notice of MOTION for Linda Gerstel to appear pro hac vice by ALICE BURGER-FISCHER, MICHAL SCHONBERGER, GOLDIE HOFFMAN-ENGEL, HESTER HASZKEL, Motion set for 11/9/98 on [6-1] motion . (/PO Subm) (nr) (Entered: 10/20/1998)

Notice of MOTION for Andrea Pincus to appear pro hac vice, for to appear pro hac vice by ALICE BURGER-FISCHER, MICHAL SCHONBERGER, GOLDIE HOFFMAN-ENGEL, HESTER HASZKEL, Motion set for 11/9/98 on [7-1] motion . (/PO Subm) (nr) (Entered: 10/20/1998)

Notice of MOTION for Lawrence Kill to appear pro hac vice by ALICE BURGER-FISCHER, MICHAL SCHONBERGER, GOLDIE HOFFMAN-ENGEL, HESTER HASZKEL, Motion set for 11/9/98 on [8-1] motion . (PO Subm) (nr) (Entered: 10/20/1998)

CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE of copies of motion for pro hac vice admission (nr) (Entered: 10/20/1998)

Notice of MOTION to withdraw as counsel for pltfs. by ALICE BURGER-FISCHER, MICHAL SCHONBERGER, GOLDIE HOFFMAN-ENGEL, HESTER HASZKEL, proof of service. Motion set for 11/23/98 on [16-1] motion . (Brief/PO (nr) (Entered: 11/02/1998)

DECLARATION of KAREN J. MANDEL on behalf of ALICE BURGER-FISCHER, MICHAL SCHONBERGER, GOLDIE HOFFMAN-ENGEL, HESTER HASZKEL Re: [16-1] motion to withdraw as counsel for pltfs. (nr) (Entered: 11/02/1998)

Minute entry: Proceedings recorded by Ct-Reporter: S. Rizman; Minutes of: 11.09.98; The following actions were taken, granting [10-1] motion for Elizabeth J. Cabraser, Morris A. Ratner, Lisa J. Leebove and Karen J. Mandel to appear pro hac vice granting [8-1] motion for Lawrence Kill to appear pro hac vice granting [7-1] motion for Andrea Pincus to appear pro hac vice granting [7-2] motion for to appear pro hac vice granting [6-1] motion for Linda Gerstel to appear pro hac vice By Judge Dickinson R. Debevoise (nr) (Entered: 11/10/1998)

ORDER granting [10-1] motion for Elizabeth J. Cabraser, Morris A. Ratner, Lisa J. Leebove and Karen J. Mandel to appear pro hac vice ( signed by Judge Dickinson R. Debevoise ) (nr) (Entered: 11/10/1998)

ORDER granting [7-1] motion for Andrea Pincus to appear pro hac vice ( signed by Judge Dickinson R. Debevoise ) (nr) (Entered: 11/10/1998)

ORDER granting [6-1] motion for Linda Gerstel to appear pro hac vice ( signed by Judge Dickinson R. Debevoise ) (nr) (Entered: 11/10/1998)

ORDER granting [8-1] motion for Lawrence Kill to appear pro hac vice ( signed by Judge Dickinson R. Debevoise ) (nr) (Entered: 11/10/1998)

Notice of CROSS MOTION for a protective order by ALICE BURGER-FISCHER, MICHAL SCHONBERGER, GOLDIE HOFFMAN-ENGEL, HESTER HASZKEL, proof of service. Motion set for 12/14/98 on [23-1] cross motion (nr) (Entered: 11/13/1998)

AFFIDAVIT of LAWRENCE KILL on behalf of ALICE BURGER-FISCHER, MICHAL SCHONBERGER, GOLDIE HOFFMAN-ENGEL, HESTER HASZKEL Re: [23-1] cross motion for a protective order (nr) (Entered: 11/13/1998)

DECLARATION of ROBERT L. LIEFF on behalf of pltfs. in support of motion to withdraw (nr) (Entered: 11/18/1998)

DECLARATION of IRWIN B. LEVIN on behalf fof pltfs. in support of motion to withdraw (nr) (Entered: 11/18/1998)

DECLARATION of GEOFFREY C. HAZARD on behalf of pltfs. in support of motion to withdraw (nr) (Entered: 11/18/1998)

DECLARATION of BURT NEUBORNE on behalf of pltfs. (nr) (Entered: 11/18/1998)

DECLARATION of MORRIS A. RATNER on behalf of pltfs. in support of motion to withdraw (nr) (Entered: 11/18/1998)

DECLARATION of MELVYN I. WEISS (nr) (Entered: 11/18/1998)

DECLARATION of MARIA DORENBLAT on behalf of pltf. (nr) (Entered: 11/18/1998)

CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE of copies of reply memo, declarations, etc. (nr) (Entered: 11/18/1998)

AFFIDAVIT of MICHAEL D. HAUSFELD on Re: [16-1] motion to withdraw as counsel for pltfs. (nr) (Entered: 11/20/1998)

ORDER, setting scheduling conference for 9:30 1/7/99 ( signed by Mag. Judge Joel A. Pisano ) (nr) (Entered: 11/23/1998)

Notice of MOTION for Robert A. Swift to appear pro hac vice by ALICE BURGER-FISCHER, proof of service. Motion set for 12/14/98 on [35-1] motion (Brief/PO Subm) (nr) (Entered: 11/23/1998)

Minute entry: Proceedings recorded by Ct-Reporter: M.Giordano; Minutes of: 11.23.98; The following actions were taken, granting [16-1] motion to withdraw as counsel for pltfs. By Judge Dickinson R. Debevoise (nr) (Entered: 11/24/1998)

ORDER granting [35-1] motion for Robert A. Swift to appear pro hac vice ( signed by Judge Dickinson R. Debevoise ) (nr) (Entered: 11/24/1998)

AFFIDAVIT of Edward D. Fagan on behalf of individual pltfs. & the punative pltf. class Re: [16-1] in opposition to motion to withdraw as counsel for pltfs. (mn) (Entered: 11/24/1998)

ORDER granting [16-1] motion to withdraw as counsel for pltfs. ( signed by Judge Dickinson R. Debevoise ) (nr) (Entered: 11/25/1998)

ORDER denying [23-1] cross motion for a protective order and denying motion to disqualify Lieff, Cabraser, Heiman & Bernstein, LLP and Cohen & Malad, P.C. as it pertains to this action ( signed by Judge Dickinson R. Debevoise ) (nr) (Entered: 11/25/1998)

SUPPLEMENTAL DECLARATION of ROBERT A. SWIFT (nr) (Entered: 12/02/1998)

CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE of copies of supplemental declaration (nr) (Entered: 12/02/1998)

RESPONSE by ALICE BURGER-FISCHER, MICHAL SCHONBERGER, GOLDIE HOFFMAN-ENGEL, HESTER HASZKEL in opposition to motion for withdrawal (nr) (Entered: 12/04/1998)

DECLARATION of ROBERT A. SWIFT on behalf of ALICE BURGER-FISCHER, MICHAL SCHONBERGER, GOLDIE HOFFMAN-ENGEL, HESTER HASZKEL (nr) (Entered: 12/04/1998)

CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE of copies of opposition brief, decl. etc. (nr) (Entered: 12/04/1998)

APPLICATION by DEGUSSA AG and Clerk's Order extending time to answer. Answer due 12/29/98 for DEGUSSA AG (nr) (Entered: 12/14/1998)

Minute entry: Proceedings recorded by Ct-Reporter: Luanne Spellman; Minutes of: 12.14.98; The following actions were taken, granting [35-1] motion for Robert A. Swift to appear pro hac vice By Judge Dickinson R. Debevoise (nr) (Entered: 12/14/1998)

Minute entry: Proceedings recorded by Ct-Reporter: Luanne Spellman; Minutes of: 12.14.98; The following actions were taken, denying [23-1] cross motion for a protective order By Judge Dickinson R. Debevoise (nr) Modified on 12/14/1998 (Entered: 12/14/1998)

ORDER, consolidating action with Civil 98-5019 for pre-trial purposes only and setting conference for 2:00 3/10/99 ( signed by Mag. Judge Joel A. Pisano ) (nr) (Entered: 02/08/1999)

Notice of MOTION to dismiss action by DEGUSSA AG, proof of service. Motion set for 4/12/99 on [50-1] motion . (Brief/PO Subm) (nr) (Entered: 03/09/1999)

Notice of MOTION for DENIS F. SHEILS, ESQ. to appear pro hac vice by ALICE BURGER-FISCHER, MICHAL SCHONBERGER, GOLDIE HOFFMAN-ENGEL, HESTER HASZKEL, Motion set for 4/12/99 on [51-1] motion proof of srvc. (CILB/PO Subm) (femp) (Entered: 03/12/1999)

CERTIFICATION of DENIS F. SHEILS, ESQ. on behalf of ALICE BURGER-FISCHER, MICHAL SCHONBERGER, GOLDIE HOFFMAN-ENGEL, HESTER HASZKEL Re: [51-1] motion for DENIS F. SHEILS, ESQ. to appear pro hac vice (femp) (Entered: 03/12/1999)

CERTIFICATION of MICHAEL R. MAGARIL, ESQ. on behalf of ALICE BURGER-FISCHER, MICHAL SCHONBERGER, GOLDIE HOFFMAN-ENGEL, HESTER HASZKEL Re: [51-1] motion for DENIS F. SHEILS, ESQ. to appear pro hac vice (femp) (Entered: 03/12/1999)

Notice of MOTION to dismiss complaints by dft., DEGUSSA CORPORATION, Motion set for 4/12/99 on [54-1] motion certsvc. (SILB/PO Subm) (cs) (Entered: 03/17/1999)

CERTIFICATION of THOMAS R. VALEN on behalf of DEGUSSA AG (nr) (Entered: 03/22/1999)

Minute entry: Proceedings recorded by Ct-Reporter: M. Giordano; Minutes of: 04.12.99; The following actions were taken, granting [51-1] motion for DENIS F. SHEILS, ESQ. to appear pro hac vice By Judge Dickinson R. Debevoise (nr) (Entered: 04/12/1999)

Minute entry: Proceedings recorded by Ct-Reporter: none; Minutes of: 04.12.99; The following actions were taken, setting motion hearing on [54-1] motion to dismiss complaints by DEGUSSA CORPORATION for 6/28/99 By Judge Dickinson R. Debevoise (nr) (Entered: 04/12/1999)

CASE MANAGMENT ORDER staying discovery pending resolution of defts' motion to dismiss, etc. ( signed by Mag. Judge Joel A. Pisano ) (nr) (Entered: 04/13/1999)

ORDER granting [51-1] motion for DENIS F. SHEILS, ESQ. to appear pro hac vice ( signed by Judge Dickinson R. Debevoise ) (nr) (Entered: 04/13/1999)

TRANSCRIPT of Proceedings taken on 04.09.99 (nr) (Entered: 04/29/1999)

CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE of copies of memorandum of law in opposition to motion for dismissal and exhibits (nr) (Entered: 05/20/1999)

DECLARATION of MICHAEL WITTI Re: [54-1] motion to dismiss complaints (nr) (Entered: 05/20/1999)

DECLARATION of DEBORAH M. STURMAN on Re: [54-1] motion to dismiss complaints (nr) (Entered: 05/20/1999)

Notice of MOTION for PETER HEIDENBERGER to participate in this matter and to file a brief as amicus curiae by FEDERAL REPUBLIC OF GERMANY, Motion set for 6/12/99 on [64-1] motion w/cert of service, (brief attached). (sr) Modified on 06/18/1999 (Entered: 06/18/1999)

REPLY DECLARATION of DR. MARTIN HIRSCH in further support of deft. DeGussa AG's motion to dismiss (nr) (Entered: 06/30/1999)

DECLARATION of PRIVATODOZENT DR. DR. JUR. HABIL. CHRISTIAN WOLF; w/exhibits (Original filed in civ. no. 98-5019(DRD) (femp) Modified on 08/16/1999

AFFIDAVIT of BRUCE D. GREENBERG; w/exhibits (Orginal filed in civ. no. 98-5019(DRD) (femp) Modified on 08/16/1999

DECLARATION of DEBORAH STURMAN (Orginal filed in civ. no. 98-5019(DRD) (femp) Modified on 08/16/1999

CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE of copies of plas response to the Federal Republic of Germany's motion for leave to file amicus curiae brief, delcarations, etc. upon all counsel (Original filed in civ. no. 98-5019(DRD) (femp) Modified on 08/16/1999

Minute entry: Proceedings recorded by Ct-Reporter: M. Giordano; Minutes of: 07.12.99; The following actions were taken, granting [64-1] motion for PETER HEIDENBERGER to participate in this matter and to file a brief as amicus curiae By Judge Dickinson R. Debevoise (nr) (Entered: 07/13/1999)

Minute entry: Proceedings recorded by Ct-Reporter: M. Giordano; Minutes of: 07.12.99; The following actions were taken, [54-1] motion to dismiss complaints taken under advisement, rule 78 By Judge Dickinson R. Debevoise (nr) (Entered: 07/13/1999)

AFFIDAVIT of PAUL T. GALLAGHER; w/exhibits (femp) (Entered: 07/30/1999)

CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE of copies of affidavit upon all counsel (femp) (Entered: 07/30/1999)

Brief of the Republic of Poland as amicus curiae (See civ. no. 98-5019 for original) (femp)

OPINION (Copy to NJLJ) ( signed by Judge Dickinson R. Debevoise ) (nr) (Entered: 09/13/1999)

ORDER granting deft. Degussa AG's [54-1] motion to dismiss complaints ( signed by Judge Dickinson R. Debevoise ) (nr) (Entered: 09/13/1999)

Case closed (nr)

ORDER amending opinion ( signed by Judge Dickinson R. Debevoise ) (nr) (Entered: 09/22/1999)

NOTICE OF APPEAL filed at 2:17p.m. by ALICE BURGER-FISCHER, MICHAL SCHONBERGER, GOLDIE HOFFMAN-ENGEL, HESTER HASZKEL Re: [72-1] order . Fee Status: $105.00. Copies of notice of appeal sent to USCA and Attorney(s): ALLYN ZISSEL LITE, PETER HEIDENBERGER, KENNETH J. WILBUR, KEVIN J MCKENNA, MICHAEL R. MAGARIL, EDWARD D. FAGAN (nr) (Entered: 09/29/1999)

Transcript Purchase Order RE: [74-1] appeal - no transcript necessary (nr) Modified on 10/18/1999 (Entered: 10/18/1999)

Record complete for purposes of appeal. (nr)

NOTICE of Docketing ROA from USCA Re: [74-1] appeal USCA NUMBER: 99-5871 (nr) (Entered: 11/15/1999)

Copy to MDL MOTION by pltfs. in the Solarczyk Holocaust - era action for expedited transfer and coordination or consolidation to a single District, brief w/proof of svc etc. Motion (See civ. 98-959 (JAG) for original documents) (nr) (Entered: 01/06/2000)

NOTICE from MDL Panel Vacating The March 30, 2000 Hearing RE Centralization of Action (see Civ. 98-959 for document) (cs)

NOTICE from MDL Panel vacating the May 19, 2000 hrg. re centralization of action (nr) (Entered: 05/23/2000)

JUDGMENT OF USCA (certified copy) Re: [74-1] appeal dismissing appeal; 99-5871 (DS) (Entered: 03/06/2001)