Matter of New York City Asbestos Litig.

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Matter of New York City Asbestos Litig. 2017 NY Slip Op 33529(U) June 20, 2017 Supreme Court, New York County Docket Number: Index No. 78200/2017 Judge: Peter H. Moulton Cases posted with a "30000" identifier, i.e., 2013 NY Slip Op 30001(U), are republished from various New York State and local government sources, including the New York State Unified Court System's eCourts Service. This opinion is uncorrected and not selected for official publication. ÿ ÿ ÿ ÿ ÿ ª«¬ ÿ ¢¬£ÿ ¢£ÿ© ÿ ¢£ÿ¤¥¦§§§¨¦§©¤ ® ¬ ¯ ÿ ª«¬ °ÿ§¤¨©§¨¦§©¤ 064 NO. 078 782000/2017 9 INDEX 012345 6738 078 9 434 46 012345 9 NYSCEF DOC. NO. 1 RECEIVED NYSCEF: 06/26/2017 #$%&#'&()*& &)#'+), -#%. // #$+&0)*,0&(0+&() 0&-#'+), -#%. 222-X - - - -.1 - 2 2 - - - - - - • - - - • - - - - - - - - - - - - - •••• 0+%)3 +), YORK -#%. 0 &IN RE: NEW CITY ASBESTOS *4)*&#*/0 LITIGATION &05 &0#+ J COURT OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK ALL COUNTIES WITHIN THE CITY OF NEW YORK -----~··········--············-···X &67 89:;< =>% > &9? 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Upon its effective date this CMO supersedes al! previous case management 9X\ X =\ < =\< => thereto >6 X >9 => X \7 &6 }} :>7 \ > 9 67 ~# 6 in=+- /@ NYCAL. The effective date of}> this CMO shall orders and amendments entered K July ; Z 20, ^ MO@ be. 2017. This Case Management Order ("CMO") applies to proceedings in asbestos personal 00@ ·@Obiectives #K :>7 II. 0>7 >6 9K :>7 9}>6 9;X>>9 =:9;X [ =\KX7=[ K9;>>6 } 7X^ ]| \7>79; ^ and inexpensive X 9 ;>79= of 9}> these 6 : cases. @&9> To that 6 > end, =\^> this 67 ~# CMO directs \7X :> > the 6 } following: 9 9W7=[3 =\7 = ]| = 7 resolution @ The &6 > =\ X\7 >79= of 9}| \7=[ and =\\ 7 :9 XZ so 9> 6 >> 6 | X>7 : =9 K> 7=> 6 A. standardization pleadings discovery that the parties can obtain the necessary evaluate cases for settlement orX> to9| prepare them trial at>@ . = : XZ information 7=}9X< >79= to>9 ; > : } 9X >> < =>9 X | X > 6 < for }9X> X7 minimum <7=7<;< cost; :9 >? It is the objective of the Court to encourage a1_1d bri~g about the fair, expeditious, @ M 9} 50 19 of .1 [* 1] ©ÿ±²ÿ³§ TUV OPQRSTÿVRWÿXYZ[ÿ\Y]V^Xÿ\QRZ[ÿ_`ab`ab_cd fstuhvÿgkulÿfklÿr 012345 6738 0789 efghiÿfklÿmnopppqoprm whuhexhgÿfstuhvyÿpmqrpqoprm 064 NO. 078 782000/2017 9 INDEX 434 46 012345 9 RECEIVED NYSCEF: 06/26/2017 NYSCEF DOC. NO. 1 The coordination ! of " # $ % ! appointment && !' ! # Counsel, ) * # + ! discovery, the of"( Liaison the && !' !and '& #! ,& +#! ! $ *&+ ! appointment compensation of"a Special Master, in order to avoid duplication, ! #!# and .& ! #& # ! $ settlement # !!+ ' ! ! +/ contain costs, expedite disposition via or trial; ) The # *+ 0 +%& ! + " #! .&+ # !!+ ' ! && !* ! # ! C. scheduling of" early pretrial conferences to explore settlement opportunities, to # +$ & ! +' 0 ' !& 1+ '# and ! #!1+ # # $ % *!2 "" ! #/ resolve pretrial management problems, to establish discovery cut•off dates; 3 The 0 *& 0 0and " '# *+ 0 # #" & ! +& 0#and D. grouping, ordering firm scheduling of" cases for pretrial proceedings .trial. . ! + B. 444 Speci_al ,& +Master - #! A. 5 Special ,& +Master - #! Term. ' The ) Coordinating ! 06 Judge * 0 appoints, && !# on consent # ! of" counsel, * # + , ++ %7 ## ""8+ # 9Esq. :#; to! # $ as#, & +Master. - #! < '= +++ #!for " Shelley Rossoff Olsen, serve Special Her ! tenn will last one % until * ! +June 6* > ? @2018. A>B "! ! , & +Master - #! # ++serve # $ % ! '# year, 19, Thereafter the Special shall one year terms, = = ++automatically *! ' ! ++%1 = * + ##4 %( # ) * # +D # 1 which will be renewed unless I)Cany Liaison Counsel ( described in , ! E4 441 + =C 1F !#1 %#& 0! of"! the , Special & +Master's #! H# Section VIII below) objects by%G 60A days preceding the end term, ! ' or 2)@Cthe ! , Special & +Master - #! is#relieved + $ of"his # or her duties *! # on consent # !of "all++Liaison ( # ) * # +9 , & +#! + $ # *! #" 0 *# Counsel, or I 3)C! the Special Master is# relieved of" his or her duties for good cause # = * & ' ! 1 %( # ) * # + or * & ! ) * !H#own = ' ! or 4)JC shown upon motion by%any Liaison Counsel upon the Court's motion, & +#! + $ # # = $ + ! after "! 0 $ 0 !+ ##! G ! , of" his or her own volition giving not less than 60A the Special Master leaves %#H ! via $ email ' +! ) ! 06 * 0 and ( # ) * # + 4 days' notice to ! the Coordinating Judge Liaison Counsel. If"! the .& ! ! ! , & +Master's - #! H#term ! '" ++# = K + % 0 $ of"the Special falls on a weekend or holiday in a given expiration date year, term will to ! the next day. % the ! ! '= ++extend .! ! .!business 1*# ## % III. @ LM 50 N 2 of oÿz{ÿ|p 2 [* 2] LMNOPQÿSOTÿUVWXÿYVZS[UÿYNOWXÿ\]^_]^_\`a cpqresÿdhriÿchiÿo 012345 6738 078 9 bcdefÿchiÿjklmmmnlmoj terebuedÿcpqresvÿmjnomnlmoj INDEX 064 NO. 078 782000/2017 9 434 46 012345 9 RECEIVED NYSCEF: 06/26/2017 NYSCEF DOC. NO. 1 Special ! Duties. "# $% ! % # !& '( ) * % Master The Special Master shall supervise compliance with discovery, + '& !,-including, ) #+ ).-/ but #not )' limited ( +to,'-adequacy + 0# ,' of1the % plaintiffs' ) 11 2 and )++ defendants' 1 )+ ) 2 responses ! ') to' standard interrogatories, production )4 + !+ ) !!'. '! - !'+# ')' of1+ documents, ' #( ) - expert 3 !disclosure, + ' #! % ')+# of'1depositions, + ' ') - )+' % !discovery + '& !,+ # that % may ( , ! $% the conduct and other disputes arise. The Special ! % ')& ) )+ ')+# mandatory ( )+ '!, ( ) conferences ')1 ! ) !,Master shall convene and conduct settlement as ) necessary, and shall such other duties as specified by,this CMO. )+ % have % & # %' % !+ # 1 +/ % 5 6 5 Resolution 7 ' # ') of'1" '& !, Disputes. " # 8 % & ) of'1 + '& !,+ # the% C. Discovery In)the event a discovery dispute ! 0# ). party !, shall % ) ' 1, the% !* %'# delay + , and )+! 0# requesting notify Special Master without request ) !& ) ') 9'(' ')to' '( + '& !, % / + * %'# first 1 ! seeking : ). intervention. No motion compel discovery shall be ( made without % . ) ' % ! ;) !,' /< ).to' ! # )./ % . of1the Special Master. Any, party objecting a ruling by,the Special the assistance Master shall % ) notify ' 1,/ by, email ( the% Special Master ! and )+ all ' other % ! interested ) ! + parties ! ! * % )three %! / # ) + , ' & ).the% !2 ruling. !# ). = ')! within business days of1! receiving Special Master's Upon receipt '1this of % email, ( -the% Special Master ! shall % promptly !'( ,! reduce +# the% ! recommended '(( )+ +! ruling # ).to' *! ). $% /< ). !, % present ! ) its ' /< ') / ,' !+ !to' %'* # to' writing. The ' objecting party shall objections by order show cause of1receipt Special the Coordinating Judge within seven business days % 5' '!+ ) ).> #+. * % ) & )/ # ) + , ' ! of'1the% Master's !2 written ruling, is extended by Coordinating Judge or!the Special. *! )! # ).-unless #) this % time ( 3 )+ +/ ,the% 5' '!+ ) ).> #+. ' % ! 8 % / ) ' ')/ ,' !+ !to' %'* # to'the% 5' '!+ ) ). Master. In)the absence of1 (' a motion by order show cause Coordinating >#+. -the% !2 ruling !# ).* will stand. )+ Judge, Special Master's " Compensation. 5'( ) ') The $% ! .! that % the% Master ! % / '( ) + D. parties agree Special shall be compensated at % 1 annual ))# ! ' @AB-CCC $% 1 '!) D CE/ ,the% ) 11 )+ the flat rate of1? $368,000. This fee is to'/ be / borne 50% by plaintiffs and DCE/ % + 1 )+ ) $% ( )and )+ ' ')' % 1 ('#) 1 !'(the% of1the fee amounts from 50% by,the defendants. The assessment collection plaintiffs' and defendants' bars shall responsibility of1Rossi, financial ) 11 2 )++ 1 )+ ) 2/ ! % be/ the% ! ') / ,' 7' -LLP, FFG-a 1 ) ) B. ( @ IJ 50 K 3H of 3 [* 3] wÿxyÿzm MNOPQRÿTPUÿVWXYÿZW[T\VÿZOPXYÿ]^_`^_`]ab dqrsftÿeisjÿdijÿp 012345 6738 078 9 NYSCEF DOC. NO. 1 cdefgÿdijÿklmnnnomnpk ufsfcvfeÿdqr sftwÿnkopnomnpk 064 NO. 078 9 INDEX 782000/2017 434 46 012345 9 RECEIVED NYSCEF: 06/26/2017 ! " # $% $& $$ '# # ( to ! " # $)*" # (, $ -$fee ' $ " ((! management company agreed by the parties. The + Special Master's shall be #by! . $$#%LLP //0 "1 2%June 3& 1 2%September + ! 1 2%and December 4 ! 1 & paid Rossi, on , March 20, 20, 20, 202 or upon " ' # $ business !&$# $$day ' " ( 5 day. )0 ( # #''$ defendants ' $$ " ((each " the first after the relevant Plaintiffs and shall pay 627 $$#%LLP's //0-$fee. ' ) 50% of'. Rossi, 8) Parties. 0 # $)9 ' , 1 " % ( # #''$;# (($ &! # . $$#%//0 E. On or ! before May 26: of' each year, plaintiffs will submit to Rossi, LLP (( # $ ( # #''$' " # $ " " + # (, $ -$compensation $ # of' the Special Master's allocations among plaintiffs for their share Rossi, . $$#%//0 -$ fee, ' %# (&# $% $$ $% emails #($ (( ( # #''$LLP's including names, addresses, and of' all plaintiffs' and & $ ()9 ' , 1 " defendants ' $$ " ((submit $&! # . $$#%LLP //0 before May 26: of' each year sha11 to Rossi, counsel. On or ! # ' # # ( # # # defendants ' $# (&# $ .)infonnation concerning all( participating in <=>?/%# NYCAL, including names addresses $$ $ emails #($ (($ & "defendants' ' $- & $ ()@ & $ $ "#$ of' all such counsel. For purposes of' this and and + # A AA " >,9 B # # # Bdefendants ' $% $" ((! '# as $ (( " $ of' the CMO "participating" .shall be defined all those Section III ' $;" # (& in# " ? ( Docket, 4 C % '# in# + # DA E Section XIV defendants who are included the Accelerated as$defined ! ( ;%or # " ? #5 4 C %as $defined '# in# + # DA E! ( ;%/# $ $ ( # #''$ in the Active Docket, Section XIV below. Lists of'plaintiffs below, defendants ' $ #5 $$#%LLP //0$ " ((be! & regularly &( ( ! /# #$ > & $ ( and given to . Rossi, shall upd~ted by Liaison Counsel & ' ;( # # $)F $ on "#$# ' # 5# pursuant & $& "#$ to account for new litigants. Based this information provided to this "%. $$#%//0;# (( promptly ( #' ( # #''$- & $ ( defendants' ' $paragraph, Rossi, LLP will notify plaintiffs' counsel and " # $- $ #5 $ " # # $ " " & $ ( of' the parties• respective payments of' their proportionate share of' the counsel $ -$compensation $ # Rossi, . $$#%LLP's //0-$fee. ' )0 ( # #''$- & $ ($ " ((! + # (, Plaintiffs counsel shall be Special Master's and ' &((pa:yment'of - ' "their # (# $-$ " $ $$#%LLP //0 ' 3 & $ $#!( ' or ! before June responsible for full clients' shares to . Rossi, on " )4 ' $- & $ (shall $" ((be! $ $#!( ' ' &((payment " # of' each year. Defendants' counsel responsible for full of' their 1G S6 (# $-$ " $ $$#%LLP //0 ' ?& &$ G " )*" $ & $ 156 of' each year. These amounts clients' shares to . Rossi, on or ! before August management company agreed to by the parties, and any successor financial 1 H JK 50 L 4I of 4 [* 4] xÿyzÿ{n IJKLMNÿPLQÿRSTUÿVSWPXRÿVKLTUÿYZ[\Z[\Y]^ `mnobpÿaeofÿ`efÿl 012345 6738 0789 NYSCEF DOC. NO. 1 _`abcÿ`efÿghijjjkijlg qbob_rbaÿ`mnobpsÿjgkljkijlg 064 NO. 078 782000/2017 9 INDEX 434 46 012345 9 RECEIVED NYSCEF: 06/26/2017 !"#!$$%& " $ " "#%& '("% !"#) $' '$ ! "# !% ( % "#%* disbursements. +* Share , - ' #!'"%' *-%# ) " ( ' !"#!$$%! ".' . in!"# ) - # F. Allocations of$+ Fee. As the number of$plaintiffs involved the Accelerated " Active - #!. /' 0 #%! " # ( # ( #!'"1each ) !"#!$$%% ) ' #) is%amenable to' accurate calculation, plaintiff's share of$the and Dockets , ! 2 %# &% compensation ' "% #!'" " Rossi, 3'%%!1445 &%*$ % ) ( # by Special Master's and LLP's. fee shall be calculated "# 6 ' #!'"' ) # '# !"#!$$%&% ) *-%# ) " ( ' $ " "#% percentage allocation of$# the total plaintiffs' share. As the number of$defendants !".' . in!"# ) - # and " Active - #!. /' 0 #%! !$$! ( ## "#! ! # 1 ) involved the Accelerated Dockets is%difficult to' anticipate, each $ " "#&%allocation ' #!'"% ) ( # by 3' %%!1445 ! ) ' #!'"% ) defendant's shall be calculated Rossi, LLP,17) which allocation shall !" ( )defendant's $ " "#&%share %) ' ) , ! 2 %# &%compensation ' "% #!'" " Rossi, 3'%%!1 of$# the Special Master's and include each 445&%fee. $ *-" 8 %% '("#% !annually ""( !#) !"#!$$%' $ " "#%$ ' LLP's Any excess amounts paid by either plaintiffs or defendants for #) , ! 2 %# &%compensation ' "% #!'" " Rossi, 3'%%!1445 &%fee $ % ) #! # LLP's shall be 0 kept in"% separate the Special Master's and '("#%% #( 3' %%!1LLP 445$ 9 plaintiffs !"#!$$% " defendants, $ " "#%1 % #!. * % '7 escrow accounts set up by Rossi, fqr and respectively. :) % '("#%! "* % '71! $ " 1% ) ! to#'# ) $ ' '7!"6 &% i_f* any, shall be applied the following year's These amounts in. escrow, ' "% #!'"$ ' # ) , ! 2 %# " fee $ $ ' 3' %%!1445 $ " "#%& compensation for the Special Master and for Rossi, LLP.*:) The defendants' ""( set % #amount '("#% ) . ( # and " adjusted ;(%# each ) 1as %" %% * annual shall be reevaluated year, necessary. may be reco1;1ped by plaintiffs' and defendants' counsel in the form of cJient <=* Venue = "( - asbestos % %#'% %'" ! ";( " wrongful 7 '"6$( death #) % % !%!"6! 7?' 01Queens, @( "%1 All personal injury and cases arising in"> New York, 3! ) '" Counties C'("#! %% ) be $ ! in!"> 7?' 0C' ("# * A!"6%1Bronx B '"8' New York County. Kings, or·Richmond shall filed C % %% ) ! in!"> 7?' 0C' ("# 8 #1upon ( '"# ) "# ' ) ' ! # of$# the appropriate Cases shall be # tried New York County except, the entry - !"!%# #!. D 1>?C-4 % % $ ' # ! %' %%!6" to#'' " ' Administrative Order, NYCAL cases ready for trial may also be assigned one or ' more # ! parts #%! "'#) '("# * trial in" another county. IV. sE F GH F 5 of 50 [* 5] ' tÿuvÿtj PQRSTUÿWSXÿYZ[\ÿ]Z^W_Yÿ]RS[\ÿ`abcabc`de gtuviwÿhlvmÿglmÿs 012345 6738 078 9 NYSCEF DOC. NO. 1 fghijÿglmÿnopqqqrpqsn xivifyihÿgtu viwzÿqnrsqrpqsn INDEX 782000/2017 064 NO. 078 !434 "46 012345# $ $ RECEIVED NYSCEF: 06/26/2017 v. Filing Procedures % Files. %&' ( )* +, - ' . /01%23 ' ( File; 4has .' 5 ('5 . A master e-file, known as ( the NYCAL M,;!Ster been established in. * . 1 , -0 ,1 (7* ' asbestos ' 5 ( ' ' ( . (. 6* · the Office of*( the Clerk of*/ New York County for all cases ass-igned to ( the 1 '( 8 9 ( . /01%23' ( .' 5 Coordinating Judge of*/01%2 NYCAL. Entries on ( the NYCAL Master File shall be ':: '5 ( ' .' 5 ( ' ' . 1 '( 8 ;. ' applicable to each asbestos case assigned to ( the Coordinating Judge. The original *this (. 1' 3' ' & (6 .' bee-filed 5 )* . /01%2 3' ( ' .' of Case Management Order shall in ( the NYCAL.Master File and shall 5 & : ' ( . ' .' ( :' '( * .' ' be deemed part of*( the record of* each action in /01%2 % NYCAL. A separate file shall also be maintained under separate index number individual by7( the office· 5 &' (' a' :' '( < &5 for * each ' . ' action ' ( 5 . ** = *( . 1 , / -0 ,1 (7 of the Clerk of*New York County. > Captions 1':( % & ( )* . '( ' ( ( .'(. ' B. of*1' Cases. Any7 document e-filed in ( these coordinated actions that has ' ' :: '( ( cases ' .' bear 5 ' ' ':( ' - ? general application to ' all shall a caption as * follows: @ AB C93916BC;6 ;D9A ;%;96 /9E 06CF SUPREME COURT OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK %2216B/;G 9AEG ;* G/;D91G ;06 /9E 06CF ALL COUNTIES WITI-JIN THE CITY OF NEW YORK New York City / -0 ,1 (7 H G /C9?/9E 06CF 1G ;0 lN RE: NEW YORK CITY % 5 ( 2 ( '( Asbestos Litigation %>9A;6A2G ;GI%;G6/ G </ · ABESTOS LITIGATION No. Index ) ) ) ) ) ----- A. l 1 Filing ': of* Papers. @ When E. ': ': . ' ' ' :: '( ( cases, ' +the (. ':( .' bear 5 ' ' < 1. a paper has general application to ' all caption shall an index &5 ( ' ( . : ' ( .' e-file )* .: ': . /01%23' ( to 5 be ' assigned and the parties shall such paper in ( the NYCAL Master number & ( )* .' be5 & ( ' 5 )* ' . ' ( % File. Any7 document so e-filed shall deemed to . have been e-filed in each case to . 1' 3' ' & (6 ' :: ' .' ( ( ( : ' ( . -. .( which this Case Management Order applies and shall constitute part of*( the record * . ' of such case. C. J LM 50NO 6K of {ÿ|}ÿ~q 6 [* 6] Nerstguÿfjtkÿejkÿq OPQRSÿUQVÿWXYZÿ[X\U]Wÿ[PQYZÿ^_`a_`a^bc 012345 6738 0789 NYSCEF DOC. NO. 1 defghÿejkÿlmnooopnoql vgtgdwgfÿerstguxÿolpqopnoql 064 NO. 078 782000/2011 9 INDEX 434 46 012345 9 RECEIVED NYSCEF: 06/26/2011 ! " # $%# & ' &( ! )% %%# $ ("* %% + (! , # -, + supply ( $ ! #' %containing !# % +% ! % # & & . such paper fore-filing shall a cover sheet the caption and index (*" % ! % ! " 0 % e-file -, (! number to#/ which the paper is applicable. The parties shall such paper in % the , ! " % #% & ' &( case, ! )and & #%in % 123456 % 7 the NYCAL Master File. file applicable to the individual not 8 When ! " % /#9·or# *# ! )the % ! % # state % % % ! 3. a paper is applicable to#% two more cases, captions shall the case names and index numbers of-the actions to#/ which the paper is applicable, and the * & & . (*" # ,% !% # % ! % ! " ) &% %$ e-filed -, &% ! ! " ! , party shall the paper in each applicable case file. : Upon ; # % " * %# /6 % -, )the % # * % , ( & & . 4. establishment of,% the new Master e-file, prior master file under index (*" <400~0/1988 ====>?@AA will / be" ! # &% ( % , + number closed to#, further filings. 2. When a paper is applicable only to an individual case, the attorney submitting BC Rules D( # #! &( of,E Procedure 0 3 ' Practice E !% ! 5 / &D( &% 5# ! Rules D( # F ( * 3# ( %of#,% The Civil Law and Rules and the Lo~al of,% the Supreme Court the F% % # /2# G)New 1 /2# G3# ( %$)together %#+ % / % % . #' # # 36H) State of,1 New York, York County, with the express provisions of,% this CMO, shall all proceedings herein. Where this CMO's differ from the CPLR's, govern +#' #! & + % 36H9 provisions #' # & ,, , #*% 3E 5D9 ) % 36H) CMO, shall control. !# % # the VI. BCC Pleadings E & + VII. 4 Complaints. 3#* % Plaintiffs' E % ,, 9! #( shall e-file -, 123456 % 7 %# counsel in % the NYCAL Master File a set of, !#* % ! # % +9 ·standard % & & + % # + $ ! " % ! * # complaints cont?iriing allegations generally applicabl~ to# all claims of, a %( 0 ,% ) % ,, )% * . *(* .% %, " ) ' * similar nature. Thereafter, plaintiffs shall, to#% the maximum extent feasible, serve & -, # %, # *! #* %/ ! !# # % " $ , ! + % # and e-file a short form complaint which incorporates by reference all allegations !# % & # % % & &! #* % Plaintiffs E % ,, C % Fact 7 !%F % contained in % the appropriate standard complaint. Initial Sheet A. I JK 50 LM 7I of 7 [* 7] lÿyzÿ{o IJKLMNÿPLQÿRSTUÿVSWPXRÿVKLTUÿYZ[\Z[\Y]^ `mnobpÿaeofÿ`efÿl 012345 6738 078 9 NYSCEF DOC. NO. 1 _`abcÿ`efÿghijjjkijlg qbob_rbaÿ`mnobpsÿjgkljkijlg 064 NO. 078 782000/2017 9 INDEX 434 46 012345 9 RECEIVED NYSCEF: 06/26/2017 !1" # $% &' "()($* &" ++) ( ,+-! ! .($"$" ,%/0+ ( $%# ' & #2 !0% $ " ! 3 ! $&.( $"( & ($4! 4& 3$ #3 (+( 5% " , %/0+ ( $67" served upon the defendants within sixty days after filing of3$ the complaint. The PIPS &" ++) (+ !) 4$ " 8+ #9% . York ;%#98% - $4( " 3 (+ % " ( !(2(!- + ,$(% shall be 3 fiJed b)' the Clerk of3: New County in $ the file of3$ the individual action 0 !( 5( . York ;%#98% - $4$ %." (,"$ " 00+( &6<+$(=0+ ( $(33 complaints ,%/0+ ( $& pending in : New County to which the PIFS applies. Multi-plaintiff # %$0 #/($$ !6 PIFS .( ++) & !) 4$ " 0 #$( & " 4" 2 ) " (&$%#(, ++4 are not permitted. w_ill be used by the parties as&$ they have been historically -& !( /0+ ( $& shall &" ++, %/0%#$.( $"$ " 8 >? .( $"$ " 3 %++%.( 5 used in :;8*>68% NYCAL. Complaints comport with the CPLR, with the following /%!(3(, $(% &6 To 7%$ " $ $$ " $$ " 0 + ( $(33.( &" & to$%) + , !% $ " *, , + # $ ! modifications. the extent that the plaintiff wishes be 0 placed on the Accelerated @%,9 $ 3( ! in( ,$(% A B ) +%. " " /&$ ++ 5 3 ,$& !( ,+-! Section XIV, below, he % or#& she must allege facts and include Docket, as&! defined !%,-/ $ $(% of %3/( (/-/ criteria ,#($ #( 3 %#0 + , / $% " *, , + # $ ! Docket, @%,9 $ $ documentation minimum for placement on $ the Accelerated as&& set 3%#$"( ,$(% A B below. ) +%.6 For %#0 + , / $% $ " *, $(2 @% ,9 $ 3( ! in( forth in Section XIV placement on the Active Docket, as&! defined ,$(% XIV, A B below, ) +%. the $" complaint ,%/0+ ( $ must /-&$ allege ++ 5 and ! include ( ,+-! the $" requisite # C-(&($ Section !%,-/ $ $(% of %3/( (/-/ criteria ,#($ #( 3 %#0 + , / $( " *, $(2 @% ,9 $ $3 %#$" documentation minimum for placement in $ the Active Docket as&& set forth ( ,$(% A B below. ) +%.6 Complaints 8%/0+ ( $& shall &" ++) #2 ! #%2(! ! in( $ " 8 >?6 No :% in Section XIV be & served as&0 provided the CPLR. ,%/0+ ( $& " ++) (+ !) 3%# 0plaintifrs + ( $(33& counsel ,%- & +" & 00+( !3 %#0plaintif + ( $(33&rs social &%,( + complaint shall be 3 filed before has applied for & ,-#($4 records # ,%#!& from 3#%/ the $" %,( + ,-#($4 Administration, *!/( (&$# $(% or%#" &0provided #%2(! ! an security Social Security has -$"%#(D $(% to$%% )$ ( plaintifr 0+ ( $(33&s social &%,( +& ,-#($4 records # ,%#!&$ % /$- ++4 ~greeable 5# )+ authorization obt~in security to a mutuallr record retrieval service, br#, can represent in 5 good faith that there is& an ( impediment # ,%#!# $#( 2 +& #2(, % # 0# & $( %%!3 ($"$ " $$ " # ( /0 !(/ $ $%/ 9( 5& -," 00+(, $(% 6 The 7" , %/0+ ( $& " ++, % $ ( 0 # 5# 0" setting & $$( 53 %#$" to making such application. complaint shall contain a paragraph forth $" ! $ % " 6 00+(, $(% for 3%#& %,( +& ,-#($4# ,%#!& % " ! $ 0 + ( $(330 #%2(! ! the date of3$ the.application social security records, or#$ the date plaintiff provided -$"%#(D $(% to$%% )$ ( 0 + ( $(33& social &%,( +& ,-#($4# ,%#!&$ % /$- ++4 5# )+ an authorization obtain plaintifrs security records to a mutually agreeable # ,%#! retrieval # $#( 2 +& #2(, % " ( /0 !(/ $$ " $0 # 2 $& such &-," 00+(, $(% 6 It $( record service, or#$ the impediment that prevents application. is& 0# &-/ ! by )4$ " 0 #$( & !$ " 8% -#$$ " $( &$, & & 0 + ( $(33.( ++& 9& %,( + presumed the parties and the Court that in /% most cases a plaintiff will seek social ("PIPS"), annexed hereto as Exhibit A, shall be included with the complaint or E 8 FG H 8 of 50 [* 8] hÿtuÿvj TUVWXYÿ[W\ÿ]^_`ÿa^b[c]ÿaVW_`ÿdefgefgdhi kxyzm{ÿlpzqÿkpqÿw 012345 6738 078 9 NYSCEF DOC. NO. 1 jklmnÿkpqÿrstuuuvtuwr -9|mzmj}mlÿkxyzm{~ÿurvwuvtuwr 064 NO. 078 782000/2017 · - - INDEX 434 46 12345 9 RECEIVED ~YSCEF: 06/26/2017 ! " #$# % &# $ #' #(( #) #*( "#( service, filing the complaint. Failure to comply with the requirements " before * + + ( $) % '!(# $ ,# ( '!( . % % / ' $ of+ 0 $) #( * + + ( $) % '!(# $ and #$ + '# 0 $) % seeking social security records before filing the complaint, for making the / # $ )# $) % % '!(# $ shall %#(($ ! " requisite recitations regarding such records in$ the complaint, not provide grounds to dismiss the complaint, expose counsel sanctions. ) $ ' % '!(# $ but * may '# 1! $ (to #$ $ , 2, Amended 3' $ Complaints. 4 '!(# $ , Any 3$ ! (# $ ++'# without . % + % ( #" % 4 B. plaintiff may, further leave of+ the Court, '!(# $ subject *5 % ( ' # $ # % 467,8% # #' $ % an$ amend her complaint, to the limitations stated in$ this CMO. Where #' $ '!(# $ % # * $ 9+ ( # $ " a#' $ * :pa~ies, !# amended complaint has been e-filed and served, motion to substitute· ! #$ <= 1021, >?@> will . ((* ' #" * $'# # $ ) #$ ,A pursuant to 4; CPLR be deemed to % have bee~ made and granted. If+# a !(# $ ++ ( # B #(Cluster, 4( as_# + $ $DA E* ( F amends #' $ plaintiff in$# an$3 Accelerated Trial defined in$C Section XIV belo'Y, % '!(# $ .to # # $#( + $ #$ G H$ (# 1 $) add an$# additional defendant(s) not related to # an$ existing his or % her complaint + $ #$ $) % 1 9 # ! * + 3! F (A+ % 3! (4( # $ Ap~il 1 for the April Cluster and defendant during the sixty-day period before 7 * A+ % 7 * 4( at# the % / $ ( # 9# + $ #$ the % of+# any late-added defendant, October 1 for the October Cluster, request !(# $ ++ # $. ((* '# #(( ' " + ' % ( # $ %#((* plaintiff's action will be # automatically removed from the cluster and shall be ! put $ % $ 1 $)3 ( # B #(4( except 1 ! + 1 # $# # into the next succeeding Accelerated Trial Cluster, for extraordinary cause ! (# $ ++# $ # !! " * % I ! #(Master. 6# ,3 '# ' "#(shall %#(( % .$* shown by plaintiff and as # approved by the Special Automatic removal $ ! ( # !!( # $* + $ #$ + # $ % ( + % % '# * not preclude application by defendants for any other relief to .% which they may be $ ( + % # $ , entitled for other reasons. 4, _Pleading ;( # $); $ " J# '#) ,; #$ % ,: order # K $ @ ? 2017. @?>L C. Punitive Damages. Pursuant to the court/s dated June 20, #'#) # $ $) deferred + $ '# * )% where .% % ! $ " punitive damages are no ( longer in$MN43<# NYCAL and may be sought, there #) + # %* # + $) against #)# $ $ #' + $ #$ G H,3$ ! # + Any pray~r for is a good faith basis for doing so, named defendant(s). ! $ " #'#) '!(# $ $ % J + J 0 0 $ . complaint in$# an$# action on$ the Deferred Docket is stricken, punitive damages in$# a: security records, or provide an authorization to a mutually agreeable record retrieval O QR 50S 9P of ÿ ÿ u 9 [* 9] F]jkl_mÿ^blcÿ]bcÿi GHIJKÿMINÿOPQRÿSPTMUOÿSHIQRÿVWXYWXYVZ[ \]^_`ÿ]bcÿdefggghfgid n_l_\o_^ÿ]jkl_mpÿgdhighfgid INDEX 175 NO. 180 782000/2017 9 0123456 7840 180 9 545 57 123456 9 · NYSCEF DOC. NO. 1 RECEIVED NYSCEF: 06/26/2017 ! " # " $! #% & %' %#$ ! ( ) *+! &) of'# placement " on either % the ," Accelerated " % ! or%," Active - Dockets, ". )/ as)! defined ' ! in 30 days 0 " XIV 1234 2 " ) ) ," " % !- ". )/ % Section below. In cases on the Active or%," Accelerated Dockets, where the % !&" ) # % & %' %# $ ! ( ) this )5 ) " # complaint already contains a prayer for punitive damages at the time that Case Management Order becomes. shall whether it intends to 6 ( 7% ! %4 " ) effective, '' " /plaintiff # '') consider " ) ! % % !) $ ! ( ) ( ) !! ' ! ' ! ) Plaintiff 8 '' ) .# or%! defendants. and! seek punitive damages against a named defendant ' ! ' ! )) " ' % % # '' (% ) proceed #% " ! defendants shall confer and! where plaintiff agrees that it will not with a punitive damages claim against a given plaintiff shall sign stipulation #$ ! ( )" ( ) ( defendant ! ' ! # '') ) ( a ) #$ ! ) )) ( # % & %' %# $ ! ( )# $%)$ " XX.II.A 1122 , of ' ) dismissing the prayer for punitive damages pursuant to 0 Section this CMO. Where an existing complaint prayer for damages, 567 9 % : ) (" # does ! )not contain " a # % & %' %punitive #$ ! ( )/ # '' & ! " # to " $! # $ ! ( )/ ) if' he or%) she has a plaintiff may amend the complaint include punitive damages. (7;!faith ' % ) for ' %! () / $ $ days ! &)# % % ! goQd reason doing so, without leave up# to ten prior to the date of' # '') ## " to 4 " $! ! A~celerated ,"" % ! 5 $) %/as )! ' ! plaintifrs application be included in an or%," Active Cluster, defined Section 0 " XIV, 123/4 ,' % /but 4$ prior #% % <% 5 $% ) ( % in_ below. After that time, to the Trial Court setting a trial date, may& move before the Coordinating Judge to amend the complaint to ! /plaintiff # '' 4 ' % 5 %! (= $!( ! " # include punitive damages. " $! # $ ! ( ) - Answers. , ) %) - ' ! )) ) % ' >?5,@6 ) %A ) ! %! D. Defendants shall serve and! e-file in the NYCAL Master File a standard ) % '' % ! ' ) ) 7 " ! ' ! has ) B' ! ) ! %! ) %/ answer with affirmative defenses. Once a defendant e-filed a standard answer, ' ! may &% )# ! &" # served ) % !$ # it with ". !( a ! defendant respond to any complaint upon an acknowledgement % " /4 & " ) %C " ! ' ! 4 deemed ! ! ! ! ') of service, by which service defendant will have been to have denied all % ( ) contained " ! in the complaint, " # / :" # ! in such )$" material allegations except as)) stated acknowledgement, and! ". !( / % ) ! " '' % ! ' ) )" ! to have raised each of' the affirmative defenses contained in ·with leave to amend the complaint to include· a prayer for punitive damages within , I D+ 10 9 E ' 50 10 of [* 10] igÿqrÿsg QRSTUVÿXTYÿZ[\]ÿ^[_X`Zÿ^ST\]ÿabcdbcdaef huvwjxÿimwnÿhmnÿt 012345 6738 078 9 NYSCEF DOC. NO. 1 ghijkÿhmnÿopqrrrsqrto yjwjgzjiÿhuv 064 NO. 078wjx{ÿrostrsqrto 9 INDEX 782000/2017 434 46 012345 8 9 RECEIVED NYSCEF:· 06/26/2017 !" # $ %"& "' ( ) * + , #- $ $ $- + " (+#- $ all -- & (& . # .$(% -/ $- files an amended complaint, defendants who have previously filed a standard $ & 012345 6 $- & --7 + . $ -+ $ answer in the NYCAL Master File shall be deemed to(& have denied allmaterial -- * $( $ & )88 complaint. "(+#- $ 3"(9 ( & $"& /" ( 9"- $+ allegations in the amended All-co-defendants to which any cross-claims ##-/ $ --7 + . $ --+ $ - -- * $( $ %"&" ( 9 + / may apply will be deemed to(& have denied all material allegations in such cro~s"- $+ 0( &$ *& $ & --#preclude "-% from (+ $-$ * $.$ % - claims. Nothing herein shall a defendant filing an $ individual answer $ it$ so (" &(( if chooses. defe~dant's standard answer, except as stated in such acknow!edgement. If plaintiff :,,, 4$ $ ( 2(% 3 Role: ;(- < Liaison 4$ $ ( 2( % - " ( & - ( & #plaintiffs' - $ $ 7 $ Counsel act on 7 behalf of the apd defendants' bars in A. 01234 =& / "$-$ " (++% $" $( +( * & 2( % " (% -minimize +$ $+$> NYCAL. They facilitate communication among the Court and counsel, %#-$" $( ( ( coordina\e "(( $ ? @joint ($ # ( $ $( and $ $ & $"$ # (* duplication of effort, positions, assist in the efficient progress ( &$ $ $* $( of this litigation. A Responsibilities. ; #( $7$-$ $ B %7@ " to ( & $*& of( any /# / individual $ $.$ % -( $. * B. Subject the right party to(# present or div.ergent #( $ $( ( ' $ $.$ CD -actions, " $( Liaison 4$ $ ( 2( % - " & * 7 / & 2( % positions or take individµal Counsel are charged by the Court to( ( ' $ & the & 2( % & B # "$ -5 < l)EFto ( % & 01234 $ -/ work with· Court and the Special Master:_ ensure that NYCAL fairly, expeditiously and inexpensively resolves cases; suggest improvements to( !# $ $(% -/ $ !# $. -/ (-. " G2)HCto ( %** $ +# (. + 01234G3)ICto (" (( $ $ "(. / including $ "-% $ * & # # $( +( $ $" $( ( NYCAL; coordinate discovery, the preparation and modification of ( + $ "-( % .$" G4)JCto (" --meetings + $ * ( (% -$ ( & # % #( · · form disclosure devices; cal_l of " counsel in 01234 NYCAL for the purpose (( $ $ * #( % & have & . $ $ 5)KCto ( $ the & ( " of coordinating responses to($ issues that arisen in 01234G NYCAL; and assist ( . $ *=( L --+ $ * & -counsel "(% - $ .$ with $ & 2(% $ Court in " convening Town Hall meetings where allare invited to(+ meet & 2( ( $ $ *D % * 4$ $ ( 2( % -are % &( $> " $. ( notices, ( $" the Coordinating Judge. Liaison Counsel authorized to( receive orders, VIII. Liaison Counsel MM 11 88NOKP 11 of 50 [* 11] ttÿ|}ÿ~r Janopcqÿbfpgÿafgÿm KLMNOÿQMRÿSTUVÿWTXQYSÿWLMUVÿZ[\][\]Z^_ 012345 6738 079 NYSCEF DOC. NO. 1 `abcdÿafgÿhijkkkljkmh rcpc`scbÿanopcqtÿkhlmkljkmh 064 NO. 079 782000/2017 INDEX 434 46 012345 RECEIVED NYSCEF: 06/26/2017 !" # " $ "" % #$ & ! #! '() ' $"" * !*" % ! ! #! ' ) ! #! !+ % # $ & ! #! ' be responsible for disseminating communications received from the Coordinating () ' ,-! ! ) " #have $+ # $ !'$#to# * ! any . #. except / #an ! !+! )" Judge. _Liaison counsel do not the right bind party, individual -!! & ) "0 own 1 "! # as # . ## 1! #$ )## $ # ) "% Liaison Counsel's clients. to any matter without the consent of% counsel for #$ #.! ) #! , the party in 2 question. C. &, Number 3) * and 4 Terms of%-! Liaison ! & Counsel. ) ",4$ There shall·be $""0* % four ) plaintiffs' "! #!%% 0-! Liaison ! & ) "and four % ) % # 0-! ! Counsel, & ) " $ by *. plaintiffs' "! #!%% 0 and Counsel defendants' Liaison chosen % .5 # 0* * . #! respectively. #!+ ".,-! ! & ) " $""serve + ! #'' defendants' bars by election, Liaison Counsel shall in staggered ." #1 . # so # $#two #1 "! #!%% 0-! ! & ) "and # 1 % # 0-! ! two year terms, that plaintiffs' Liaison Counsel two defendants' Liaison & ) " $""* " # $. ,4$ $""·be 0* limits "! !# +! Counsel shall be elected each year. There shall no # term on service of% -!! & ) ",4 ) #! )!#.after %# # $ %% #!+ # $! &67 Liaison Counsel. To ensure continuity the effective date of%# this CMO, and because * ) of% #their $ ! " lengthy '#$.and + valuable ")*" service +! # to # the $ & Court ) #and extensive /# !+ 8 knowledge 1" ' of %the #$ $ history ! # . of%asbestos * # " litigation, !#!'#! the #$ existing /! #! '-! Liaison ! & Counsel, ) " Charles &$ " 9 Ferguson ') ( 9 /% # $ "! #!%% and : * #6 "*.and ( ) .; +!#<% # $ and Jordan Fox for the plaintiffs, Robert Malaby Judy Yavitz for the % # 1! "" + % an additional !#! "year, . beginning * '! ! ' =) ') #> ? 2017. >@AB,4$ defendants, will serve for on August 21, Th~ % # 0and "! #!%% 0* $""each $ " ## 1 additional !#! "-! ! & ) "# defendants' plaintiffs" bars shall elect two Liaison Counsel to * '! +! 'a two•year #1 C. # * '! ! ' ') #21, >? 2017. >@?B, begin serving term beginning on =) August correspondence, email, and telephone calls from the Coordinating Judge a~d shall 5 AD, Standard E# Consolidated & "! # F! + . Discovery =, Authorizations. =)#$ !<#! , At =#the #$ # ! $ % !"! ' $ "! # as #! *" A. time of%# the filing of%# the complaint, or as soon practicable #$ %# thereafter, plaintiff "! #!%% shall $"" provide +! authorizations )#$ !<#! % for medical, ! " employment, " . # disability, ! *!"!#. 1 8 #! ) ! military, !"!# . and # / # % # , workers compensation, union, tax records to defendants. IX. 12 GH I 12 of 50 [* 12] mjÿuvÿwk Lcpqresÿdhriÿchiÿo MNOPQÿSOTÿUVWXÿYVZS[UÿYNOWXÿ\]^_]^_\`a bcdefÿchiÿjklmmmnlmoj terebuedÿcpqresvÿmjnomnlmoj 064 NO. 079 782000/2017 INDEX 012345 6789 079 484 46 012845 NYSGEF DOC. NO. 1 RECEIVED NYSCEF: 06/26/2017 Defendants' Standard ! " Interrogatories. # ""$% $"& Defendants ' ( ( )$* " +joint $& have developed a standard of$ & ""$% $"& ,-' &.'' ( / &) -& ' the' 0$ 1" & ' 2 "3 &) 4' set interrogatories, which have been filed with Court in the Master File. These & ""$% $"& ' ))/ 5 **)6 ). , $ / "( $ to$ all) cases, and need not be served on a interrogatories shall be deemed to$ apply *) & & . $1 ) 7 ) & & ' ))* "$(& &) ( "& & - " plaintifrs counsel. Plaintiffs shall provide detailed verified answers to$ defendants' of$ & ""$% $"& * 1" 1 ' 07 89 :) ;1 &$ 51 be/ 1))6 " standard set interrogatories pursuant to$ .the CPLR. All)questions must fully and substantially answered, subject to$ section E, below. example, an answer in 1/ & ))6 "& - " , 1/+ . . &$ <,/ )$- For 3$" = 5*) , - "& " *$ ; 1 &$ >& %& $"5 &$ /$1 -$ "> .& 51 * "$(& &) . response to$ .a question seeking information about worksites must provide detailed & $"5 &$ $ merely 5 " )6 ? ( "&$1 +$/ & & -A$ ">0& 6 ?: "a * ) & & information and not state "variousjobsites in @ New York City." After plaintiff ' - " ' standard " +joint $& of$ & ""$% $"& , 6 5 interrogatories, any defendant may6 has answered the defendants' set "( 1**) 5 ), $ B" * & &( & ""$% $"& ,1 *$ % $$ . 1 '$- ' serve supplemental, non-repetitive interrogatories, upon good cause shown and the approval **"$( )$ of the ' ! Special * .& )2 Master. " Plaintiff 7) & & shall ' ))" respond *$ to $ any 6 supplemental 1**) 5 ) of service. interrogatories in % a given case within 60D days & ""$% $"& & &( . -& '& C 6 $ "(&. 0 Plaintiffs' 7) & & Standard ! " Interrogatories. # ""$% $"& Plaintiffs 7) & & ' ( ( )$* " $ C. have developed a standard set of & ""$% $"& -' &.' ' ( / &) -& ' ' 0$ 1" & ' 2 "3 &) These 4' interrogatories which .have been filed with the Court in the Master File. & ""$% $"& ' ))/ 5 **)6 $ all) ). cases, , and need not $ / be served "( $ on interrogatories shall be deemed to$ apply to counsel .$1 )-' " 5 & ' . $5*) & ' )" 6 ** " in the complaint has already appeared defendants' where a defendant named < .' ' )) &) & ' 2 "3 &) & %) $ *$ & @A0:8 in NYCAL, Each defendant shall file in the Master File a single set of " responses to$ ' * ) & & interrogatories, & ""$% $"& ,-' &.'" *$ ' ))/ **)&. /) )) . &$ & the plaintifrs which responses shall be applicable to$ all actions in @A0:8 : 6 - "& % ' & ""$% $"& $"the ' &" time &5 ' ))provide *"$(& NYCAL. Any defendant answering the interrogatories for first shall &) ( "& & - " $* ) & & interrogatories & ""$% $"& -& '& &= 6 6 $ ' "(&. of the service detailed verified answers to plaintiffs' within sixty days of $ the ' . complaint. $5*) & :) All); questions 1 &$ 51 must .E / be fully 1))6 and substantially 1/ & ))6 answered, - " , subject 1/+ . to$ .E . &$ <, / )$- # ) & & Liaison 8& & $ 0$ 1 . )agree, %" ,defendants 5 &% section E, below. If * plaintiffs' Counsel may6 designate and B. . FG H of IJ 50 K 13 13 [* 13] owÿxyÿzm CZghi\jÿ[_i`ÿZ_`ÿf DEFGHÿJFKÿLMNOÿPMQJRLÿPEFNOÿSTUVTUVSWX 012345 6738 0789 NYSCEF DOC. NO. 1 YZ[\]ÿZ_`ÿabcdddecdfa k\i\Yl\[ÿZghi\jmÿdaefdecdfa 064 NO. 078 ?82000/2017 9 9 INDEX 434 46 012345 9 RECEIVED NYSCEF: 06/26/2017 ! "# ! # $ % & (ju~isdictions " # in & " ) to & ) & %% * in other lieu of% responding the relevant plaintiffs' set of% % has ! & %% * ))& # $& interrogatories in +,-./0.% NYCAL. After a defendant answered the ) plaintiffs' applicable 1 ) & %%2 "))& 2 &1 4 ) standard set of% interrogatories, a plaintiff may3 serve suppl~mental, non-repetitive interrogatories upon ) good # cause " shown ! and approval )) & of% the 5 Special ) # &6 Master. 0 A. " % && ) 3 "))& 2 & ) /809 defendant shall respond to any supplemental interrogatories per the -7 CPLR. The 5) # &Master 6 2 3 : 2 ! % # " ! 0 Special may extend the time to answer for good cause shown. ;0 Product 7 "# ld~ntification < % # Interrogatories. < 0 Plaintiffs 7& %% 2 on individual " & D. may3 serve % ) "# % # ! respect ) # #"& defendants standard product identification interrogatories with to ) particular ; % shall && respond ) to plaintifrs )& % product ) "# identification % # ! = 0 Defendants worksites. ) /809 ) # &Master 6 2 : 2 ! % interrogatories per the -7 CPLR. The 5 Special may3 extend the time to answer for " ! 0. % * objections $( # 3 "# interrogatories &&$ # good cause shown. A defendant's to any such shall be $ " before $ % ) # &Master 6 ) " " to 5 # < <<0-0 brought the 5 Special pursuant Section 111.C. >0 Interrogatory < 3 Answers. . ! 0 All .&& "& $ *"&&3 "$ &&3?· E. interrogatories should be % fully and substantially ! 1 " well-taken ! &&4 = $( # 2 ! the 5 ) # &6 answered, though objections may3$ be raised with Special Master )" " # < <<0-0.& ! &&be$ % $ 30< 3% & by3 ) a party. If% ) a party fails to pursuant to 5 Section III.C. All&answers shall verified "$ &&3# 2)& ! 1the )) ) 3 ) provide substantially comple_te answers to standard interrogato_ries, opposing party &&forthwith % ! notify %3 ) # &Master 6 pursuant )" " to 5 # < <<0-0.$ good # " 1 shall the 5 Special Section Ill.C. Absent cause, 3* failure % &" 2 &3 "$ &&3 ) 1 a ) party's to timely and substantially respond to standard interrogatories, and to product identification interrogatories if% applicable, within the time fi:ames ) "# % # ))& # $& 1! 2 % @ 2 provid~d ) @ &&result "& ) 2 ) party ) 3" ) ))& # ?shall of% the deposition of% that upon application to herein· in ) postponement 5 ) # &Master. 6 0 the Special serve interrogatories and their answers to such interrogatories which have been filed (' 9A 14 9A % B 14 of 50 [* 14] fnÿopÿqd Mdqrsftÿeisjÿdijÿp NOPQRÿTPUÿVWXYÿZW[T\VÿZOPXYÿ]^_`^_`]ab 012345 6738 078 9 NYSCEF DOC. NO. 1 cdefgÿdijÿklmnnnomnpk ufsfcvfeÿdqrsftwÿnkopnomnpk INDEX 064 NO. 078 782000/2017 9 434 46 012345 9 RECEIVED NYSCEF: 06/26/2017 Document !"# $ %"%&' !()*' +,*+!% !", +% -(. ) ./ ( ,0 Requests, General Guidelines. . Document discovery may proceed by. inspection upon consent +!%/ "+ ! / ! !%!" of1" the 2 parties. /)("+% Where 32( document , !", ~iscovery +% -(./ proceeds ( ,%0 by. inspection, party shall specify a reasonable manner for +!%/ "+ !&the "2 requesting ($ %"+!4/ )(".% 2)**% / +1.)( )% !)0*time, "+ &place /*) and )!, ) !!(1 ( making the )5+!4" 2 inspection. +!%/ "+ ! G. ' Defendants' 1!,)!"%6# Requests $ %"%1 for ( Documents. !"% Counsel 7 !%*1 for (, defendants 1!,)!"%2 have )- developed ,-* /,) a %")!,)(,, !"request ($ %"that "2)"is+%filed 1+*,+ 2 NYCAL 897:;<) %"(File +*and )!,, ," //*. standard document in!" the Master deemed to ) apply " ) * )%%=+ "2 "" 2 necessity ! %%+". (-+ on !+ !,+-+, )*/ *)+!"+11% > *)+!"+11%% 2)** of1% service individual plaintiffs. Plaintiffs shall to all* cases without the %(- responses (%/ !%%" 1!,)!"%6, !"( $ %"/ 2 CPLR, 7>;#& !*%% "2(=+% serve to , defendants' document request per(" the unless otherwise /( -+,,+ 2 CMO 7<? or ( (,( 2 Special @/ +)*<) %"( 2 Court. 7 (" IfA1) !. 2 provided in!" the order of1" the Master or(" the any of1" the ($ %",, !"%) ( not ! "=+ "2+!)/ *)+!"+11% possession, / %%%%+ !& %" ,. !"( *& tequested documents are within a plaintifrs custody or( control, /*)+!"+11% 2)**provide /( -+, a) " )**.) 4( )0*records ( (,%( "(+-)*service %(-+ with =+"2" 2 necessary ! %%)(. plaintiff shall mutually agreeable retrieval the ) "2 (+B)"+ !%" 0")+!% 2( (,%1 ( "2(/ (% !%&" 2 costs %"% + 2% 2)**0 of1=2 which shall be authorizations to obtain such records from other persons, the ) 2/ )(".( +-+!4) /. 2( (,% :1 "(/ *)+!"+11( %/ !,%" 2 0 (! by0.each borne party receiving a copy of1% such records. After plaintiff responds to " the standard set"of document requests, may.% serve non-repetitive, %")!,)(,% 1, !"( $ %"%&defendant ,1!,)!" ) (- supplemental, % //* !")*&! !C(/"+"+-& document requests, upon good cause and approval , !"( $ %"%& / !4 , ) % shown %2 =!) !,) //( -)* of1" the 2 Special @/ +)*<) Master. %"( 2)**( %/ !," !.% //* !")*document , !"request ($ %"in+!)4 +-! )%within =+"2+!D >*)+!"+11%shall Plaintiff respond to ) any supplemental a given case 60E ,).% (-+ of 1" 2 request. ($ %" :* !"production /( , "+ !% 2)**0 +!% 21 !!) ** of1% service the All*, document shall be in such fonn as%=+ will days )5 clear *)(=2 + 2, !"%) (responsive (%/ !%+- to" =2 + 2( $ %" which request. make which documents are F Plaintiffs' >*)+!"+11%6# $ %"%1 ( !"% > *)+!"+11%2 )- developed ,-* /,)% ")!,)(,, !" H. Requests for Documents. Plaintiffs have a standard do~ument ($ %" G2 %")!,)(,, !"( $ %"+ +*,+ 2 NYCAL 897:;<) %"• ( +*HG " 2 in!" the Master File: To the request. The standard document request is%1 filed "/ (-+ %*., !&each ) 2, 1!,)!"% 2)**( %/ !," *)+!"+11% document , !" I"!"! extent not previously done, defendant shall respond to / plaintifrs ($ %"per /(" 2 CPLR, 7>;#&unless !*%% "2(=+% provided /( -+,,0 "2+%CMO 7<? (,( 2 Special @/ +)* .this or(order of1" the request the otherwise by.& F. 9J 15 9J KL J 15 of 50 [* 15] pxÿyzÿxn HIJKLMÿOKPÿQRSTÿURVOWQÿUJKSTÿXYZ[YZ[X\] _lmnaoÿ`dneÿ_deÿk 012345 6738 0789 NYSCEF DOC. NO. 1 ^_`abÿ_deÿfghiiijhikf pana^qa`ÿ_lmnaorÿifjkijhikf 064 NO. 078 782000/2017 9 INDEX 434 46 012345 9 RECEIVED NYSCEF: 06/26/2017 ! " # $ % &% ' ! ( # ! %& " $ % &) "* %& %!! " $%!+ & ,* %- )place "* $ &#- && ! the % & " $ % & .! # ! &# & **specify shall a reasonable time, and manner for inspection. After a defendant " &# &# # $ - & / )" * %& %!!- + 0 ""* - & *) responds to the standard set of!# document requests, plaintiff may serve supplemental, & &1 " % %0 # $ - & / )upon " &' #$ (& &# "" 0 * 2 " $% * docu~ent requests, good cause shown and approval of!the Special non-repetitive 3 ! &# & ** " &# &+ ""* - & *# $ - & / % %0 & Master. Defendant shall respond to any supplemental document request in& ' a given $ (% %&4 5# + 0%$ / All .**# $ - & " # $ % & **, case within 60 days of! service of! the request. document production shall be % in& $ ! && **- 6 $ * ( %$ # $ - & " & %0 ( %$ / such form as (% will make clear which documents a~ responsive to which request. 7 %& 8 $ # 1here 9 **, -" % & #-% %,%*% + trial % *! ** Business Records. shall be " a presumption of! admissibility at for all # $ - & " 0%# #% " & / ! , %& $ # ) &* " & i_n& response to requests for business records, unless the response documents provicled " $%!%$ **+ # $ - & % #-% %,* &# : ;8< =>? .& + $ CPLR 4518. Any such specifically states that the document is & not admissible under " & ** " $%!+( + # $ - & % #-% %,* response shall specify why the document is & not.admissible. Burdensomeness. to # discovery based on&, burdensomeness shall 7 # & - & Objections A,B $ % & % $ 0 +, # # & - & *%**describe # $ %, , # &(% & ,* " %$ * % + .& + ,B $ % & %- )place "* $ && the burden with reasonable particularity. Any objection to the time, or - manner !" # $ % &) , # & - & ) ** & ,*+ 0 %* ,* * & %0 of production, or as to burdensomeness, shall state a reasonably available alternative as a counterproposal. $ & " " * D& 0 %* ,* 3 $ - & &! - % & Any .&+ " & / ## $ - & Unavailable Documents or Information. response.that a reques~ed document cannot be * located, $ #) or an &% interrogatory & ' + answer & ( $ cannot && , be answered & ( #% in&! full, **)shall ** state $ && , (% & ,* " %$ * % + !! - # , %& & 0 %* ,* # $ - & with reasonable particularity the efforts made to obtain the unavailable document or %&! && % & infonnation. .##% % & *3% $ 0 + .& +" + 6%&' " " &## % $ 0 + + in%& ' %0 & Additional Discovery. Any party seeking to propound discovery on& " a party. a given & " 0%# # %&- +# &*+ " & ""*%$ % & 2 " $% * $ do so only upon application to the Special case other than that provided herein may + %" * % &(% "" %&'$ & * or , by stipulation with opposing counsel. Master Master or the Court. If the production is to go forward after inspection, the plaintiff I. @ J. C K. ; L. 9 16 9 EF G 16 of SO [* 16] ksÿtuÿvi I`mnobpÿaeofÿ`efÿl JKLMNÿPLQÿRSTUÿVSWPXRÿVKLTUÿYZ[\Z[\Y]^ 012345 6738 0789 NYSCEF DOC. NO. 1 _`abcÿ`efÿghijjjkijlg qbob_rbaÿ`mnobpsÿjgkljkijlg 064 8078 782000/2017 9 INDEX-NO. 434 46 012345 9 RECEIVED NYSCEF: 06/26/2017 Discovery Concerning ! ! !" Punitive #$! % Damages. &'&" Where () * +& !% ,,& % &* $! % plaintiff asserts a punitive -&'&" +& ' against &"& ! %& , !-&!%.* +& !% ,, )&++& ! / , !-&!% 0 %&!-& damages claim a defendant, plainttff shall ariswer defendants' standard !% "&% & !- $' !%requests 1$ % 2 !" !, '&% ! +&% -% $! % &'&" interrogatories and document seeking information related to * punitive damages * % ) CPLR, #34.& !- , !-&!% )&++& ! / * +& !% ,, 0 %&!-& - !% "&% & !per the and defendant shall answer plaintiffs' standard interrogatories and - $' !% 1$ % 2 !" !, '&% ! +&% -% $! % &'&" * % ) CPLR. #34 document requests seeking infonnation related to * punitive damages per the The parties shall confer about possibility of,& a stipulation dismissing the prayer for 5) * & % )&++ !, & 6 $%the %) * 6 + % % *$+&% ! ' !"% ) * & , *$! % &'&" & %, %) % ! 89 9 before 6 , * !- !" to% %&!-& forth in!7 Section· VII.C responding standard punitive damages as set !% "&% & !- $' !% 1$ % 2 !" !, '&% ! concerning ! ! !" punitive *$! % interrogatories. and document requests seeking information -&'&" damages. : Patliology/Radiology #&%+ + " +4&- + " Materials/Medical &% &+ + - &+ , ! 3 & ! , !-&!% )&++appoint &** !% N. Defense Liaison. Defendants shall - &+ , ! 3 & !3& /; ' ' .which /) ) )&++be6 ! &' - ) :< =3 Finn or ; Finns, shall named on!% the NYCAL a& Medical Defense Liaison Law website. Plaintiffs shall to Defense Medical pursuant to % the discovery / 6 % # +& !% ,, )&++produce * -$ % , ! - &+Liaison 3 & !* $ $&!%% ) - %6 % ) 7 * &+ & % & +* &%) + " & !- &- + " '& % &+ -. order set by the Special Master all+ pathology and radiology materials received, prepared, procured, and/or relied upon by plaintiff that are in!* plaintiff's * *& -.* $ -.& !-> + -$ * !6 * +& !% ,,% )&%& +& !% ,, possession. * ! 5) '& % &+ )&++ ! +$- .6 $%& ! %+ ' % -% ?@ A & .# B5 &! .CAT =5 &! . These materials shall include, but are not limited to: x-rays, PET scans, scans, &- + " &+& !-> ! " &*) %$- .pathology *&%) + " 6 + 2 .tissues % $ & !- + - 49 .radiological MR.Is, and/or sonographic studies, blocks, and slides of, &! 2 !- 9 -- % !.* +& !% ,, 0 $! +shall )&++provide * - & $%) C&% ! % , !-&!% % any kind. In!& addition, plaintiffs• counsel authorizations to defendants to 6%& !% ) '& % &+ * , - ) * & &" &*) *$% ! ! !"& $%) C&% ! in!% this paragraph. Disputes concerning authorizations obtain the materials specified )&++be6 $6' %% -% % ) 7 * &+ Master. & % If9,&, & + % *) &! 1$ & $6* !& a facility or physician requires a subpoena shall submitted to the Special $ )'& % &+ .counsel $! +, % ) * & % 2 !" $ )'& % &+ )&++prepare * *& &D $- &+ , such . for materials, for the party seeking such materials shall a Judicial Subpoena for the Judge upon notice to & all 7$6* !&, % ) Coordinating - !&% !"D $-" $ * !! % % ++parties. *& % M. 9 17 EF , GH 17 of SO [* 17] lgÿtuÿvj QRSTUVÿXTYÿZ[\]ÿ^[_X`Zÿ^ST\]ÿabcdbcdaef huvwjxÿimwnÿhmnÿt 012345 6738 0789 NYSCEF DOC. NO. 1 ghijkÿhmnÿopqrrrsqrto yjwjgzjiÿhuvwjx{ÿrostrsqrto INDEX 064 NO. 078 782000/2017 9 434 46 012345 9 RECEIVED NYSCEF: 06/26/2017 Post-Note ! "# $% " & '"#(discovery ) ! "# %'**continue & &+ ' , " % , * &- 'a Discovery. Where necessary. shall after the tiling of, note & of, issue + . pursuant +" +'& to the % /& Uniform , "01+ Rules * , for " the % New 23 York "45 State ' 6" Trial '*7 Courts +" 8 § . &) " ! % 7 +" % 5 . '*>' " ?@ . ' , " % 9:9 9;(<d))=+ 202.21 upon directive of, the Cou~ or" the Special Master. Except as set forth in& Section 5 &AB XI.D C below, * 2(or "upon +. &consent & & of ,the % . parties, '" (absent 'C & extraordinary @ "' ") &'"#circumstances "+0 '& & , +" % ") ! "# %'**C ** 2 ) &) '# C , " ', "0) ' * 'E +"# no fu~her discovery shall be ' allowed ten days before a firm date toD select a jury in&' a " '* " ')#case. ' trial-ready Previously " ! + *# " )+ ) +0 & /. && % 0 ' &). *' % . " ! + P. P_roduced Documents. Upon notice of,the time and place of, the previous ." )+ &' &#) +0 & . " ! + *#. " )+ ) *' & ,, , "0C #'. '" # production any document previously produced to '. a plaintiffs firm by a party or" its ." ) F" + " & " &# % "' C . " &'* &E+"# &-,+* predecessQr or" successor in& interest in&' any other asbestos personal injury or"2" wrongful ) ' %' & %'**C 0 ). " )+ ) **cases ' #" ." & ' & death acti~n shall be ) deemed produced in&' all in& 37GH G& NYCAL. Any representation 0') C #' &#) , &)'& 2 %" . to +%. " ! + *#. " )+ )) +0 & < = %'**beC ma~e by any defendant with respect such previously produced document(s) shall ) 0 )0' ) *cases ' . '"'-"'.%) & ' ))" % + * 0' deemed made in&' all* in& 37GH 6% NYCAL. This paragraph do~s not address the ultimate + % admissibility ')0 C * # &# +%. " ! + *#. " )+ )) +0 & ' " '* issue of,the· of,' any such previously produced document at trial. Q. Disputes. Discovery disputes shall brought to the immediate attention I Discovery ! "# .+ ! "#) .+ %'**beC C " +-% % 00 ) ' ' & & , % 5 . '*>' ", "" *+ &(' &) %'**not & beC % C ' , "J *&#& & ')% " & of the Special Master for resolution, and shall the basis for ~ny non-adherence ! "# 0 * & .K , " %% " & % 5 . '*Master, >' "(unless +&* ' ** 2 )C # % ) to the discovery timelines set forth herein or"C by# the Special allowed by .K % 5 . '*Master. >' " C E & C ' ) " ! * - %'**conform &, "02 % % " F+ " 0 & the Special Objections based on&. privilege shall with the requirements of CPLR 3122(b). If.not so identified, the privilege is ) deemed waived. ,7 H1L ;99<C= " , & ) & , )( % . " ! * - 0 )2' ! ) Where $% " % . '" shall %'**& - ' a' confidentiality &, ) & '* # order ") " ." "! % & '"#( necessary, the parties negotiate to preserve the &, ) & '* # "') " G& #' .. '*of , % 5 . '*Master's >' "M resolution " *+ & % confidentiality of, trade secrets. Any appeal the Special of, the ) .+ %'**beC 0' ) . +" +'& &B BB 7 % 7> 111.C of, this CMO. dispute shall made pursuant to 5 Section 0. 9 18 9 NO P 18 of 50 [* 18] tpÿ|}ÿ~r UVWXYZÿ\X]ÿ^_`aÿb_c\d^ÿbWX`aÿefghfgheij lyz{n|ÿmq{rÿlqrÿx 012345 6738 078 9 klmnoÿlqrÿstuvvvwuvxs }n{nk~nmÿlyz{n|ÿvswxvwuvxs 064 NO. 078 782000/2017 !!!" !9 INDEX #434 $46 012345% !&" &" !9 RECEIVED NYSCEF: 06/26/2017 NYSCEF DOC. NO. 1 x. .' Defendants shall the opportunity to a single independent medical examination ( ) have ) * ) ++ , - .' . / + 0123 425 ) + 0accordance , 6 )7 89: 3;3 , 6 ) ) ("Ilvffi") of the plaintiff in· with CPLR 3121 and in accordance with the * ,. , , described , < > >? 6 A, + , ) in = Sections XV and XVI,@< below. A report of the medical discovery orders. examination,. copies + of all tests, @shall ) be< + provided , * to all Pill1:ies + , 0·in ~ccordance , 6 with ) the ) @ and * ,. , , , )< . ) = + , A .+ * < discovery order set forth by the Special Master. Any plaintiff not made available on , < , + 6 6 B + , , ) reasonable notice for independent medical examination at least two weeks prior to the discovery order deadline set by. the Special Master for defendants' production of expert * ,. , , < ) = + , , 0+ , - + , 6 , + , 6 < * , C, 7 - ,@as ) , inDDDSections = > witness reports will be , removed from a Trial Cluster, that-term is used XV 6 A . +- , / 4 ) < ,, ) = + E >?< and XVI below. Any dispute concerning an 3 IME shall be , referred to the Special Maste~. Any A . appeal ++ of the ) = Sp~cial Master's ,0 resolution , - of the ) dispute +- shall ) < be made + pursuant -, - to = ? ?? 7 ) 7 F Section 111.C of this CMO. Medical Examinations of Plaintiffs ? Depositions ( + A General G , G A + ) be< B , 6 )7 89: 3HI@ A. Guidelines. All depositions shall taken in accordance with CPLR 3107, , * ) , A + ) < - 6 ) - , / , , + except as + provided herein. All depositions shall be conducted with due regard for ) + the physical ). and emotional ' condition + All A counsel - shall ) avoid * 'of the) deponent. unnecessary - ,.J questioning - / of 6 witnesses, @ including - /, repetitive + * J questioning. - / 7 Counsel - at depositions shall behave professionally, and in accordance with 22;KL799 NYCRR_§M221. ) < ) * + , .@ , 6 ); ;;? + Any objections shall be made pursuant CPLR 311 Unless all agree, A . <N ) < + -, - to 7 89: 33OS(b1<5). P parties + , /, @ <N * ,. + @ + ) , J- , < .7 89: 1<5),@ by CPLR 33 l3 IO 5(b all objections at discovery depositions, except those required ) < , ,* ) , @6 ) ) + shall be + preserved until the time of trial, with the exception of de < bene esse XI. 9Q ,8 19 9Q RS T! 19 of 50 [* 19] x ÿ ÿ v FGHIJKÿMINÿOPQRÿSPTMUOÿSHIQRÿVWXYWXYVZ[ ]jkl_mÿ^blcÿ]bcÿi 012345 6738 0789 NYSCEF DOC. NO. 1 \]^_`ÿ]bcÿdefggghfgid n_l_\o_^ÿ]jkl_mpÿgdhighfgid INDEX 064 NO. 078 782000/2017 9 434 46 012345 9 RECEIVED NYSCEF: 06/26/2017 ! "" #$ ! ""# % ! % &' ( #$ ! %* ""# sufficient +)) ! ! " % ( "" + % $+ his ) to fonn shall be stated with clarity to allow the , questio~er to adjust ,+ - the #$ ! &. "+ +! objections #$ ! * +- of)such may(# be sought questioning to * meet objection. The % resolution ) % from )% * ! "Master. 0 %&1 + "* ( ! ( "( forthwith the / Special Counsel may notice any deposition to apply to more than one case and shall best to ensure that appropriate depositions ! ""use + # efforts )) % +% % % * % % ! "( ""appropriate % % ! "+ % & are noticed to apply to all clusters or%! cases. B. of)4 Depositions. All"depositions of) parties and witnesses shall be held. 2& Location 3 ! &'" % ""# " &in 5 York 6 %71 (+ " % % % # (& / ! "0 % 8! New City unless otherwise ordered by .the Special Master, except that ! % %. % % 9 ""be# ! * " ! ! 9 corporate representative depositions shall noticed at a time and place convenient taking 7 - !! + the 8 ) : &; % to the witness, into account expense to the defendants' witness. Where a % ( * % a * ! "! % ) ! % ( #" % 9 " party demonstrates with medical certification that a party is + unable to travel, the % +* ""# "" % % % : presumption shall be that the deposition shall go ) forward at or% near to a witness's * &' - of)* mesothelioma " * supported + % # by( a doctor.'s ! %&: letter " % or%other %* medical ! " home. A diagnosis of) a plaintifrs inability to travel that documentation is prima facie evidence % * ) ! 9 ! " )) # " ( % 9 "and the !+* or plaintifrs Upon application to tl;le deposition should go ) forward at +" % % %near %to " )) home. * &< " ! =>? / ! "Master, 0 % " )) ! + "may * (# ,+ % ( % 9 " 8 !+%% Special plaintifrs counsel be % required to pay travel expenses incurred % ) ! + " - ( + #( of)5 New by no * more than two defense counsel in attending any deposition outside 6 %71 (&< " ! ! "0 % ) : counsel ! + "* York City. Upon application to the / Special Master, defendant's may(# be % ,+ % ( % 9 " 8 !+%% # % " )) ! + " plaintifrs counsel in required to pay travel expenses incurred by( no * more than two - ( + 5 6 %71 (& . of)New York City. att~nding any deposition outside 1& Deposition 4 Scheduling. /! +" -& Defendants 4 ) "" ! +" % C. shall appoint a deposition scheduler and +#" that % : or %@ %*: name * ! ! ) %* Firm's and contact information on the 561'3 NYCAL publish person's depositions, at which all objections shall be stated on the record. Any objections as AB 20 CD E 20 of 50 [* 20] fgÿqrÿsg DEFGHIÿKGLÿMNOPÿQNRKSMÿQFGOPÿTUVWUVWTXY [hij]kÿ\`jaÿ[`aÿg Z[\]^ÿ[`aÿbcdeeefdegb l]j]Zm]\ÿ[hi j]knÿebfgefdegb 064 NO. 078 9 INDEX 782000/2017 012345 6738 078 9 434 46 012345 9 RECEIVED NYSCEF: 06/26/2017 ~YSC~F DOC. NO. 1 !"#!!$ %& '! ( ! ' ) %*+% ",(!-!" '%( '%** ' $&* $for!"a% (#* $ %. $ ! !( depositions shall be scheduled single day. / Depositions / ! !( ! 0*% ( % ($0 *% ( 12 %- *.% ($3! 45!"6 " Depositions / ! !( D. of Plaintiffs and Plaintiffs' Family and Co-Workers. ! fact % witnesses ( .$ ($%( '%** - $ ! *% ( , *% ( !& ,and %($ of by defendants shall be * limited to plaintiff, plaintifrs spouse, !&" !4 !"6 " ,& (* *% ( intends ( ($ %**-! " '%( '! four !&" !4 & up to!four co-workers, unless plaintiff to! call more than those co !"6 " % " %* 7 *% ( does $! ( ! ' %8 % !& ! ' !& % $, workers at trial. If plaintiff not have a spouse or" the spouse is $ deceased, .9 defendants may.$ depose another member. Notwithstanding the above, any $ ($%( -% ! % (! ' "family %- *.9.- - " :! ' %($ (# ' % !8 ,% (. %- *.- - " ' ! %( "!8 $ "!$& identification $ ( % !( (!"-% !(-% . ! $ family member who can provide product information may be $ deposed .%$ ($%( / ! !( ! family %- *.- - " ,! ' " '%(family %- *.- - " ' ! by a defendant. Depositions.of members, other than members who provide product identification, shall be postponed until before or"$ during trial. "!8 $ "!$& $ ( % !(, '%** ! !( $& ( *;just & !" ! &" (# " %* < ( good #!!$ %& '! (,failure % *&" - *.% ($ & %( %**." !($ ($%( 1 Absent cause shown, to! timely and substantially respond to!$ defendants' %($%"$ ( ""!#% !" '%**" &* ! !( - ( ! ' $ ! !(! *% ( , standard .interrogatories shall result in( postponement of the deposition of plaintiff, plaintiffs member, or" plaintifrs co-worker upon application to! the· *% ( family %- *.- - ",! *% ( !4 !"6 "& !(% * % !( ' 1Special ) %* +% " Master. E. of Defendants. The parties shall every effort use depositions, Depositions / ! !( ! / ($%( =' %" '%**make -%6 8 ". !" to !& $ ! !( , % **% ' "$ !8 ".,! % ( $from "!-$ ($%( ' " % % %6 ( as ".Veil as ! other discovery, obtained defendants in(! other cases as if taken in( No other depositions shall taken of defendants_ except stipulation NYCAL. :>3<? :!! ' "$ ! !( '%**be %6 (! $ ($%( upon & !( &*% !( . ! the ' %" ! * % !( ' ) %*Master. +% " ) & '% * % !( '%** . of parties or"% application to! the Special Such applications shall specify " % @&#' to ! !8 " $ .% $$ !(%*deposition, $ ! !(,and %($$ -!( "% '% the ' ' % SQught be covered by an(% additional demonstrate that the areas "! ! $* ( ! @& !( (# **( ! 8 ! !8 "# "!&($% *" %$. propqsed lines of questioning will not be " repetitive or" cover ground already $$" $ " !"$ ! !( ! ' $ ($%( & !( %$ @&% *.% in( prior depositi~ns of the defendant in(@ question. adequately addressed website. Except for good cause shown to the Special Master, no more than six . . 9 9 of AB 50C 21 dgÿopÿqe 21 [* 21] JKLMNOÿQMRÿSTUVÿWTXQYSÿWLMUVÿZ[\][\]Z^_ anopcqÿbfpgÿafgÿm 012345 6738 078 9 NYSCEF DOC. NO. 1 `abcdÿafgÿhijkkkljkmh rcpc`scbÿanopcqtÿkhlmkljkmh 064 NO. 078 782000/2017 9 INDEX 434 46 012345 9 RECEIVED NYSCEF: 06/26/2017 Notice ! " Witnesses: # $$ $%& A' $ ! " of Nonparty Content. notice of ( deposition of a nonparty *++( $ , * areas ! $ - ( !! , . " * , / $ + ) $$$ of expected interrogation by the noticing counsel. witness shall designate the -0 + 1)* , * ( $ 2) !3 ! + 1 * ! of a co-worker of plaintiff the notice For example, when noticing the deposition $*++indicate ( )* ! and ()* * + and ( 2) !3 !) !3 ( , * !and ( * ! _where when the plaintiff co-worker worked together their shall . + $ ! * $ 0 $ 6 " * ! / $ +( $ ! $ !! , a ! $ 4 5job titles for those times. If any other counsel desires to interrogate respective . ! ") $$ ! $1$ / * / $. +$ *++$ !4 a cross-notice ! $$2 nonparty witness on ( different topics, such counsel shall serve of ( $ and (( $ , * ~reas ! $ ! $ .+" - ( !! , 7 / *areas ! $ deposition designate the of reasonably expected interrogation. Such $*++. $ ( ! (( ! -0 . * ! $$2 , ! "1and (as$ / * shall be considered direct examination by" that cross-noticing party, to $ such ! $ * $ of ( $ $ *++.be. . ! . * ! $$2 , ! " areas the cost deposition shall borne by" the cross-noticing party. 8 Multi-District 9/+ 2: $ ! : $ $ ' " ! "0 "1with ) *+ 4 * & /! * 7 + G. Depositions. Any party may, leave of the Court or! the Special Master, multi-jurisdictional depositions, either within or!) without the State, 9 $ !1conduct (/ 0/ + 25/! $( +( $ $1 * !) * * / * 7 1 ) * * !asbestos $. $ $+ , + 1with ) *! $ to * ++ ) , , ! $ in connection with other litigation, respect the following categories of witnesses: 1)<any witness having charge of ! r·ecords of associations, trade ) $$ $%; ") $$* 4 , *!, !($ $$ $1 !( !, = $1# !3 !$& 0 $ 00 $$ $1 $/! 0 $1 " or!any organizations, Workers Compensation commissions, insurance companies, other group or! e·ntity whose records contain documents, or!)* whose personnel have * !, ! / ")* $ ! !($ ( /0 $1 $ !$ +* 4 3 )+ (, $1common 00 ++pending ( ,asbestos $. $ $ $ $12)><state $ * art! experts, - ! $1 of facts, to all cases, of the knowledge !? ! ! +$ ( $ or 3)<corporate officials of ( defendants. F. 1 @66 Video A ( B !( ,$ $ $ Recordings of : Depositions ' Time. C 0 A ( ! !( ,$ $ $0 ". 3 . " ! "/ $ !4 A. Video recordings of ( depositions may be tak~n by"any party upon service of $ D!any "/ $ !0 (. " * &E FB ! ! proper notice of ( deposition ~or use permitted by the CPLR. XII. 22 GH I 22 of 50 [* 22] jjÿuvÿwk G^klm`nÿ_cmdÿ^cdÿj HIJKLÿNJOÿPQRSÿTQUNVPÿTIJRSÿWXYZXYZW[\ 012345 6738 078 9 NYSCEF DOC. NO. 1 ]^_`aÿ^cdÿefghhhighje o`m`]p`_ÿ^klm`nqÿheijhighje INDEX 064 NO. 078 782000/2017 9 434 46 012345 9 RECEIVED NYSCEF: 06/26/2017 De recorded ! "! $ % of&a' ! ( )*or!terminally % !+ '))* Bene Esse. A video de # bene esse deposition seriously ))plaintiff $)' % &&, ' ' )'# ) %*' %! ')may +'*! ' '#)*# (#% +' !+$%)* ill whose availability at%trial reasonably be doubted may*# be $ promptly %'. on % " ' , %-(%& (!%- !order ! !of&% - /0) 1)!%if &$plaintifrs )' % && counsel "( )" !% & taken notice and without further the Col)rt certifies in writing to plaintiff's Pla_intifrs should confer with ,! % 2 as' % $)' % && condition. " % 3 )' % && counsel "( ) -() " & !, % & ' % 4 $ % "- () !' $$ % & - % ! ')" )( % ! "-$ )' % &&4 defendants' deposition scheduler appointed "for!% the trial cluster in ,which plaintifrs "' 2% "- () % - $ % , %-! ' '#) % " 12 2 ( case is $ pending to schedule the deposition with reasonable notice, giving due " !'% % %- $ )' % && + "')condition. " % 3 )' % && -'))& !%-, %-$ ! consideration to the plaintiffs medical Plaintiff shall forthwith provide % all'))defendants & ' % + "') ! & "'% of&% - ' ' )) 2 ' ("-+ "')' the disease alleged and such medical and to medical verification +$)*+ %records ! "! ' *# )' % && or!his/her - )- !' %%! *4 possession. $ 5 % " employment as +' may be in $ plaintifrs attorney's Notice - $ % -'))# ! # +' ) ) % -' % '* $ ! !% %- of&% the deposition shall be $ provided by* email no less than ten days prior to the '% 6 " $%$ (! (' %% ! !of&% - / (!%1 % -'))the %- % '. 2 "- () scheduled date. Except pursuant to order the Court, in no event shall taking - recorded ! "! $ % $ (! (' %% %- "% % '. $ )'" + ! % -' 7 of&% the video deposition pursuant to this section take place.more than 148 . '* & !+% - '% of& & ' % 4! " $%of&$ )' % && " ( )4 certification " !% & "'% ' days from the date defendants' receipt plaintiff's counsel's and % " % %'. % - recorded ! "! $ % Where 9- ! '$ ! ! " &:4deposition $ % notice to take the video deposition. a prior discoverr -' # ) 1plaintiff $)' % && -'))permit $ !+ %defendants & ' % % %'. ' &&;"'+ !' " !* has not%been held, shall to take an off-camera discovery $ % at'% & ' % 4 6$ ++ '% )* prior $! !% %- recorded ! "! deposit_ion defendants' expense immediately to the video deposition. $ % " Additional % ')< Deposition. $ % A $ '!%*' 2'2 & ' %-# ' % %'. ' C. Video party having a good faith basis to take an a witness must make an ' application to the Speci~l additional video ' % ') deposition $ % of&', % +( %+' . ' $$) "'% % %- = $ " ') (! (' %% = "% ? ?? / @ ! -'))be# '$ ! (+$% % -'%there %- ! -'))be# ' >' % !$ Master pursuant to Section 111.C. There shall a presumption that shall a 2) %'$ $ % of&' *, % single videotaped deposition any witness. B. AB 23 C DE F 23 of 50 [* 23] grÿstÿuh Nerstguÿfjtkÿejkÿq OPQRSÿUQVÿWXYZÿ[X\U]Wÿ[PQYZÿ^_`a_`a^bc 012345 6738 0789 NYSCEF DOC. NO. 1 defghÿejkÿlmnooopnoql vgtgdwgfÿerstguxÿolpqopnoql 064 NO. 078 782000/2017 9 INDEX 434 46 012345 9 RECEIVED NYSCEF: 06/26/2017 !"#!$% & $ !' ! $() %! !$ * * $( ( + !"#!$% & $ !' ! +$ , &$!$% !"#./+0 A. !" of interrogatories $ !' ! 1 may &be 2 used ( at trial to !% prove: !3 4 l)5 that 6 % a product !(27 ! or % products !(27 ! of" the 6 $!$% &7 !$ $ ( - ! 8! 6 - ! , ( !$92$7 !$, 6 6 nonparty contained asbestos, or that asbestos was 2 used in$7 conjunction with the $!$% :% !(27 ! !(27 8 $(;! < $&" 2 $& 6 $ !$% & nonparties' product or % products, and/or 2)5 any failure to!, warn by the nonparty 7!$7 $ $' - ! =7!$ $ $'% !(27 $(;! the 6 2 ! - ! !7 !$ concerning an$ asbestos-containing product and/or use of" asbestos in$ association , 6 % !(27 In $ ! 6 % 7 8$ !$% : $ , $( (" ! 1 with a product. all other respects, nonparties' answers to! standard fonn. $ !' ! 6 not $! be- (1 - unless 2$ 2-9 7 to ! %% 7 - 6 & interrogatories shall admissible at trial subject an$ applicable hearsay >7 % !$2 $( 6 ?2 ! ( $7 ! 6 A ! ,.! B C ! % 2 %! ! of"@3 Evidence of" the State of"# New York. For purposes of" exception under the Rules 6 7 !$8a $ !$% & 6 include $72( (% & this section, nonparty shall a settled party. D Use ! $%party & Depositions. ) %! !$ #! $% &( %! !$ 1 & (,6 !, ( B. of"#! Non Nonparty depositions may be 2 used where allowed -& 6 /E0? bytheCPLR. XIII. Use at Trial of Nonparty Interrogatories and Depositions . . Use ofNonparty Interrogatories. Answers by nonparties ofNYCAL standard sets F )!7B $( /2 A. There are three dockets in$#./+04 NYCAL: I)5+7 Accelerated, 2)5+7 Active, and 3)5 + Dockets. )!7B 6 6 ( !7B 7 (8< 3 8 $(G ) " ( @ 76 " $ ( !, Deferred. Each is ( defined below. D Accelerated +77 ( Docket )!7B ) " $ ( The 6 +7 7 ()! 7B !1% (! 7 !$ B. Defined. Accelerated Docket is 7 compri~ed of" actions - !2'6 by -&% $ "" ,6 ! 1 $ & " !1 - ! = (( , 6 ill from an$ asbestos-related disease with a brought plaintiffs who are terminally " >% 7 $7&! 6 $! $ & ! 3 ( '$! ! ! 6 !1 life expectancy of"less than one year or ,6 who!6 have a diagnosis of"1 mesothelioma. 6 +7 7 ()! 7B , - " ! as % !3 ( ( 7 !$ F / ! for trial provided in$A Section XV Cases on$ the Accelerated Docket will be set - !, below. XIV. Dockets and Trial Clusters H 24 IJ !" so· KLM 24 of [* 24] nyÿz{ÿ|o Qhuvwjxÿimwnÿhmnÿt RSTUVÿXTYÿZ[\]ÿ^[_X`Zÿ^ST\]ÿabcdbcdaef 012345 6738 0789 ghijkÿhmnÿopqrrrsqrto yjwjgzjiÿhuvwjx{ÿrostrsqrto INDEX 064 NO. 078 782000/2017 9 434 46 012345 9 RECEIVEb NYSCEF: 06/26/2017 NYSCEF DOC. NO. 1 Active ! " The #$ % &&' ()* + " ,&&, !+ Docket Defined. Active Docket will be comprised of all actions '* -.$ ' $,&of plaintiffs"who )&, ! + %$ $ , , -! !,& (), *( ! $, ( + brought by/ or* on!' behalf have a functional impairment that meets $ following && % !.( ! (-( criteria. * * , For 0 *) -*) + + $ + * * , $ following && % !. the minimum purposes of these criteria the definitions " ! !+, apply ))&/.. 1. 1 A 2 "Board 3 ,*" Certified * "4 Pulmonary -&( !,*/5 Specialist" ) ,& + 2 or*2 "Board 3 ,*" Certified * "6 Internistu ! *! + 2 means a physician currently actively licensed 'to medicine in! one or* ( ,!+,) $/+ ,! -** ! &/, &/& !+ "2 practice )*, ( " ! ! more ( * of the $ + states , + of the $ 7! United "5 States , +%$ who is+ currently -** ! &/, actively &/ certified * "' by/ $ ( * ,!3 ,*" 6! *!,&8 " ! $ + -'+) ,& / )-&( !,*/ of Internal Medicine in! the subspecialty of pulmonary the American Board ( " ! 9 )-&( !,*/+ ) ,& + :or *the $ ( * ,!3 ,*" ! *!,&8 " ! medicine (pulm.onary specialist) American Board of6 Internal Medicine 9 ! *! + : (internist). ; A 2 -** ! &/ * "3< = ," *2+ $,&&refer * *to , !" "-,&who %$ + - ++-&&/ an! individual successfully 2. "currently certified B-Reader" shall ()& " the $ >, !,&6 !+ - for *? -), !,&5 , / and ,!"@ ,& $ comple~e~ National Institute Occupational Safety Health 92>&?5@2:<+) !+ * " X-Ray A<=,/ interpretation ! *)* , ! course -*+ , !"%$ + >6 ?5@ ("NIOSH")-sponsored and whose NIOSH certification is+up) to " date. * , ! , 3. grade,. shall to the radiological ratings B "ILO 26C?. *," 2+ $,&&refer * * $ * ," & . ,&* , !.+ of the $ 6 International ! *!, !,&C, Labor ' * ? + forth * $ D- " & ! +for *the $ 7+ 6C?6 ! *!, !,& & ,++ , ! in!2 "Guidelines Use ofILO International Classification Office set =," E.*,)$+of Pneumoconioses" 4! -( ! + +29 1FGH: ofRadiQgraphs (1980). I "Pulmonary 24-&( !,*/0 -! !# + !.2+ $,&&refer * *to + ) * ( */J& -!. &-( + !. 4. Function Testing" shall spirometry, lung volume testing ,!"" -+ !. ,), / + !.%$ $ ! *( -,& / * * , + ,'& +$ " and diffusing capacity testing which conform to K quality criteria established by the American Thoracic Society .("ATS") is+) performed on! equipment '/ $ ( * ,!#$ *, 5 /* #52: and ,!" * *( " K- )( ! %$ $( + #5+ ,!",*"+for * $! ,&K -,& /J, &as,++ forth * $ in!; 20H 0 CFR = which meets ATS standards technical quality, all& set L1G 1HB, !" ) ) !" M3 $ * $ #5. - " & ! +1 II ( * ,! in! the ATS guidelines 144 American 718.103 and Appendix B thereto or* C. N 25 N OP N 25 of 50 [* 25] q|ÿ}~ÿ|r WXYZ[\ÿ^Z_ÿ`abcÿdae^f`ÿdYZbcÿghijhijgkl n{|}p~ÿos}tÿnstÿz 012345 6738 078 9 NYSCEF DOC. NO. 1 mnopqÿnstÿuvwxxxywxzu p}pm poÿn{|}p~ ÿxuyzxywxzu 064 NO. 078 782000/2017 9 INDEX 434 46 012345 9 RECEIVED NYSCEF: 06/26/2017 !" #$%$&#'(#))#*+, -. /01 -2/ 0 3 . 43 . / inhaled 4. 5 30 4-. 3 5 6 .0 values 5/ taken. 7 4+Predicted 8 3 - 3 with and without bronchodilators, with best 5/ 2 ! 435 /49 5/2 . 550 . /05 . 30 6 ~alues for spirometry and lung volumes shall be those published by!: Mo~is, ;5 4 - 58 /52 4 ! Function </4- 4= 496$ 3,3 +6> 4 2 /4 4 Thoracic =. - Clinical Pulmonary Testing, 2d Ed., Intermountain ? - !( #)'@*+ Society (1984). A+ "Minimal B: 4 2 5; the. C " -7 B . 55be0 3 4 3 55 D 5. Criteria for Active Docket" shall defined as follows: + E 4&: 5 94 4 Changes ;. 49 ? . 40 != 49+;. X-rays F& ! . -.6 a. Non-Malignant Shown by Testing. Chest which, in4 . 4 4 / 45! 3G& 3 6 . 2 55 9/5 the opinion of a currently certified B-Reader, show small irregular - HIJ 3 >1/0; KIL 43 /52 4 ! /4- 4testing 49that, . 6.in+ 4 of > ILO Grade and pulmonary function opacities . 4 4 3; 38 /52 4 !? - 5 or > 4 4 6 of G a Board Certified Pulmonary Specialist Internist, the opinion . . D shows either: M N FVC <O; <P' %Q of predicted 3 - 3 5/ .< ,O&5><O; >RS 'Q (actual ( -/ 5 80% value with FEV-1/FVC 68% value), or 5/ *6 TLC < 80% of predicted value; =H;P' %Q 3 - 3 5/ L Review of Respiratory Disease 1202-18 ( 1991 ). Each subject must be tested 1. I OR M M N 11. ;. F& ! . -.6 4. 4 4 -/ 45!- 3G& 3 6 . small 2 55 9/5 - HI grade 9 3 # K# L 43 of > ILO 1/1 or 9 greater; and show irregular opacities 8/52 4 !< /4- 4= 49that . in 4the. 4 4 3; 3 opinion of G a Board Certified Pulmonary Function Testing 8/52 4 !? - 5 or > 4 4 6that . shows . . D Internist, either: Pulmonary Specialist <O; <P' %Q of predicted 3 - 3 5/ .< ,O&>><O; >RS AQ (actual ( -/ 5 80% value with FEV-1/FVC 65% FVC 5/ *6 value), or =H;<P80% '%Q 3 - 3 5/ L of predict~d value; TLC Ches~ X-rays which, in the opinion of a currently certified 8-Reader, 26 TU V 26 of 50 [* 26] w ÿ ÿ x QRSTUVÿXTYÿZ[\]ÿ^[_X`Zÿ^ST\]ÿabcdbcdaef huvwjxÿimwnÿhmnÿt 012345 6738 078 9 NYSCEF DOC. NO. 1 ghijkÿhmnÿopqrrrsqrto yjwjgzjiÿhuvwjx{ÿrostrsqrto 064 NO. 078 782000/2017 9 INDEX 434 46 012345 9 RECEIVED NYSCEF: 06/26/2017 .\ 7 OR 111. 7 ! " #$ %#& '(#&#'&') $* & +!$ #)# ,- . , % of)1 medical certainty, demonstrate bilateral to degree 'a reasonable '&/+ , 0 ' ,#$+$ #& !%, 1'& / #+ + / ' + ,( + * + #$2 &#&0" #$ 450 , -6' gra.de B2 or asbestos-related pleural thi~kening which has an&3 ILO greater with pulmonary function testing that, in& the opinion 0 and&,"# ( *+1'& !) *&$ #'& #&0 %# ' (#&#'&' of)a -' , #)# ,7 *+1'& !89·Specialist ( $#+# ' & &# % '&/+ Board Certified Pulmonary or 3 Internist, to'a reasonable , 0 ' ,#$+$ #& :%shows '" # ; degree of)1 medical certainty, either: <= <>80% ?@A' ( ,#$ ,B +* "# < C= 33<= DE ?A actual $ *+value, B+* % FVC of)predicted value with FEV-1/FVC > 68% ' F4 >80% ?@A' ,#$ ,B +* %and&,"# a statement 1 & / -' , or TLC < of)( predicted value, with by!a Board #)# , Pulmonary 7*+1'& ! Specialist 9( $#+# ' & &# %/ , upon *('& a8. Certified or 3 Internist that, based $'1(+ B# " of') $ +#1 & G entire & # H 1 ,#$+ $' ,% complete review the claimant's ·medical record, to' a '&/+ , 0 ' ,#$+$ #& !% asbestos-related / ' + ,$ 0 of)1 medical certainty, the charges reasonable degree are contributing to' a substantial */ & #+$ '& #/* #&0 factor )$ ' th.e ( pulmonary *+1'& ! function )*&$ #'& $ &0 I changes; Chest X-rays which, in the opinion of a current1y certified 8- Reader, OR /8 Non-Malignant J'& K +#0&& &0 9 '"&/ '+'0!83 & $ ' $+#1/ '*0 Changes Shown by!7 Pathology. In the case of)a claim brought '&/ +)' , $ , & %# ( & #B + *&0 # * ' , $ , & # behalf of)a decedent, if) representative lung tissue of) the decedent is on B#+/+ %a report (' / -' , #)# ,7 '+'0# % #&0 available, by! a Board Certified Pathologist, stating that to' a '&/+ , 0 ' ,#$+certainty, $ #& !%more 1' &' & ( & #B $ #'& reasonable degree of)1 medical than one representative section ')+ *&0 # * # &)) $ ,/ ! any&!' ( '$ L 808$ &$ ' of lung tissue that is * unaffected by other process ( e.g. cancer or 1( ! 1 M, 1'& a pattern ( &' #/ '&$ #'+ ' &$ !1 + emphysema) demonstrates of)( peribronchiolar or ( parenchymal b. 27 NO P 27 of 50 [* 27] qoÿ|}ÿ~r G^klm`nÿ_cmdÿ^cdÿj HIJKLÿNJOÿPQRSÿTQUNVPÿTIJRSÿWXYZXYZW[\ 012345 6738 078 9 NYSCEF DOC. NO. 1 ]^_`aÿ^cdÿefghhhighje o`m`]p`_ÿ^klm`nqÿheijhighje 064 NO. 078 782000/2017 9 INDEX 434 46 012345 9 RECEIVED NYSCEF: 06/26/2017 ! "# $ " $"% & % " the other more the " '" likely ( )(*explanation +!( " for #" presence ! of "# fibrosis; # $ " , scarring in the presence of characteristic asbestos bodies, and that there is no OR - Diagnosis . " of "#/ - A0 diagnosis % " " &1 is % '" % by $* Cancer. of# cancer, which demonstrated a ' % ( report !" of "# a Board 2" % Certified / # % Internist, 3 & Pulmonary 45('" * Specialist, 6! ( & medical "(" &" "(" 7"1 diagnosis % " ' * &1 Oncologist, or ! pathologist sh'owing the as ! a primary cancer, which " " $( degree % of"#' % ( * cancer 5 " states to a reasonable medical certainty that the in 8 question 5 %$ * $ " exposure. +!" 5 is caused by asbestos .- Deferred . # % Docket ." ) . # %- The 9 Deferred . # % Docket ." ) 1 (($ "'! % of "# (( " D. Defined. will be comprised all actions $ "5 $ *" $ (#" #! ( ## (( :5 *% 5 to "exposure +!" 5 to " $ " 1 " or " on behalf of plaintiffs alleging injury due asbestos who brought by %" " ' minimum ' '5' criteria # " Active 0 ; Docket ." ) " " <3 =-/& forth in 6 Section XIV.C, do not meet the for the set # $";above. c. <=- Accelerated 0 ( % Trial 9 (/( 5 Clusters 0- Deadlines. . %( - The 9 Court /"5 1 (( # " (" first # >" % * in 0! ( % A. will assign for trial on the Monday April and the # >" % * "$ " #each ( % * 0 ( %9 ( Cluster /(5 " #( ; of calendar year an Accelerated.Trial of living first Monday in October plaintiffs. Cluster will be designated the Thursday !( ## - The 9 Accelerated 0 ( % Trial 9 (/( 5 1 (($ % % on " First ? 9 5 % * "# preceding ! % Novemb'er @";'$7 A #" 0! (/( 5 B %> *A #" "$ /( 5 Bof the (for an April Cluster) and May (for an October Cluster). C !!( " for #" ' " Accelerated 0 ( % Trial 9 (/( -5 (($ ! "; %% Letter appJications assignment to the Cb1ster shall be provided to the the Master and the by by no than the " Court, /"5 & Special 6! (> % defendants %# % $ *email ' ($ * "earlier ( %9 5 % * of "# preceding ! % August 05 5 A #" 0! (/( 5 B % preceding ! % the (for an April Cluster) and the third Thursday ?$ 5 *A #" "$ /( 5 B& % "( % * $ #" the designation % " February (for an October Cluster), and no later than ten days before XV. 28 DE F 28 of 50 [* 28] gfÿrsÿth G^klm`nÿ_cmdÿ^cdÿj HIJKLÿNJOÿPQRSÿTQUNVPÿTIJRSÿWXYZXYZW[\ 012345 6738 .078 9 NYSCEF DOC. NO. 1 ]^_`aÿ^cdÿefghhhighje o`m`]p`_ÿ^klm`nqÿheijhighje 064 NO. 078 782000/2017 9 INDEX 434 46 012345 9 RECEIVED NYSCEF: 06/26/2017 ! !"#$! % "& #! %' ( & # !# !)) !( &!# '! ill, * the # nature " of) the ! illness, # ((* and # the p]aintifrs !# !))( life !) expectancy, + # '*! if) is terminally ,#"$# -"% !.!% ) " ! # (!"#! - ! 0 ( *a plaintiff !# !))& ( known. To be eligible for inclusion in# an#/ Accelerated Trial Cluster, must % !1 # 1 # !#. $( ! !& " ! !"# 2+ "# be alive and have a pending lawsuit at the time of) the application. Except upon ! 3 ( "#. "" ( ( "$#*plaintiff !# !))& ( provide "1! ! !"# application to" the Special Master upon good cause shown, must to" defendants the following the time the Jetter application ) # # ( ) " "$!#. infonnation !#)"## !"# at !& ! !"# for )" ((!.#& # " - ! 0 ( ! 45 "& #($ ( ) # # (7 1)6 complete answers to" defendants' assignment to the Trial Cluster is(& made: ( # ! # ". " ! (*8 "& ("#( ( ) # # (7( # 9 ( () " standard interrogatories, 2)6 complete responses to" defendants' standard requests for " !"#* # : ! % # ) (" particular ! ( * 3)6$ where applicable under the facts of) the case, production, and " !; !"#() " & ! * & "'& # * !( %! ! '*$" , ( "& #( !"#* #!"#* authorizations for medical, employment, disability, workers compensation, union, .< .< &! ! '* # + " (= ( " !; !"#(& "1! ' m~litary, and tax records (such authorizations may'% be provided to" & a mutually " ( ! 1 ( 1! ! ! " "1!(!"# " ) # # (6 2+ upon "# . % in# lieu of)provision to defendants). Except agreeable records retrieval service ! !"# " ! 3 ( ) " . "" ( ( "$#* "# ! !"# application to the Special Master for good cause shown, upon application to"% be !# ! - ! 0 ( * + # plaintiff !# !)) (( " ( included in# an#/ Accelerated Trial Cluster, to" the extent has such records !( ! :6! previous 1!" (( # # ! (possession "(( ((!"#! produce " "! ( listed in#= (3) in# the sentence in#! its it ( shall copies to" ) # # ( / " (! !# !))( possession "(( ((!"#( be% produced " !& in#plaintifrs shall at the time defendants. All ( such records ! !"#) " - ! 0 ( ! application for the Trial Cluster is(& made. B. Applications. who" has failed to") file an# application and > Late ? / ! !"#( Any /#' plaintiff !# !))$ () ! ! ! !"# # ( " !#.& ! () " ! # (!"#! ! / - ! 0 ( $! in# a particular Accelerated Trial Cluster with the supporting materials for inclusion time specified above may'& make special to the Special for !& periods !" (( !)! %"1 & , ( ! application ! !"# " ! Master 3 ( ) " + !"# " provisions "1!(!"#(" !"#@A /! ! # ( of")Bjustice ( ! # ) " good ."" # to the of)Section XV .A ~n# the interest and for an exception ( ( "$# - ( & !"#( be% no #" ( (( be% "1 ) " . !1 # cause shown. The presumption shall that cases shall approved for a given date. Such letter application will be accompanied by a statement that the plaintiff C 29 C DE F 29 of 50 [* 29] grÿstÿuh Janopcqÿbfpgÿafgÿm KLMNOÿQMRÿSTUVÿWTXQYSÿWLMUVÿZ[\][\]Z^_ 012345 6738 078 9 `abcdÿafgÿhijkkkljkmh rcpc`scbÿanopcqtÿkhlmkljkmh 064 NO. 078 782000/2017 9 INDEX 434 46 012345 9 RECEIVED NYSCEF: 06/26/2017 NYSCEF DOC. NO. 1 ! " # $ %% &'( !'& ) '# % ! ' &* . + &',-. ./% &' " ' '0& % #! ' !1 ( + % 2 ! ! ( Section XV.A. Upon a finding of"! special circumstances, the Special Master shall &## ' & ( & " & ' ! &'& ! ' & ( ! of" a case into the Accelerated Trial Cluster recommend to the Court for inclusion despite a late application. !% %% &'. . Objections. 3)4 &'!.5$ ( " ! 6 ' ! $& (7& 8 #) ' 2 $" & ( % and ' C. By the first Wednesday of" each November and May for the April October Accelerated Trial Clusters, defendants shall file by email to the Special 3 &) ! !1 " ' ' !! ( " ) $ # & ( + % 2 ! #$& )4 &' & ' ! &'& ! ! . Master any objection to inclusion of" a case in' an' Accelerated Trial Cluster. D. 9. Further : ( 9 Discovery. ! &8 $. Each ; ( case ! in' an' Accelerated Trial Cluster ! < will ) be % prepared % strictly ! $ in' accordance with the discovery order prepared by the Special The & ' < ( ( ! &8 $& % % ) $ ( + % Master. 2 ! . ( ! &8 $& = %% ) ( ! < ) ! & ( discovery ori,'ler applicable to& each Accelerated Tri~) Cluster will be ) based on' the # ' &' ' ' ( #& discovery ! &8 $& '' > ( & ( ) 5. ( timeline contained in the mo~el order aMexed hereto as!;> Exhibit B. The % ! &8 $& %% ) % " ! < ) particular discovery order applicable to& ! a specific Accelerated Trial Cluster will be $ ( + % Master 2 ! & the ( 7? @< )! &0 ( < ( ( ! of&" ( %) !( ) published by the Special ori NYCAL website together with the list the cases to&) be included in' the Cluster. ! ! ' ( ! . ;. Failure : to & ( to &9 ! &8 $ Deadlin~s. 9 ' !. Failure : ' E. Adhere Discovery to&# meet a deadline in' ( ( %% ) ! &8 $& 1unJess ' !! > ! ) $ ( + % accordance & ' < with the applicable discovery order, excused by the $pecial 2 ! Master in'< writing '0< within ( ' ten ' days $!& of" the ( deadlir:ie ' " for & 0 good && cause ! ! shown, (&<'1may # $ re~ult A in '! sanctions.as ' &'!. !% provided &8 in'+ Section &',B XIX ,) below. &<. Accelerated Trial Cluster if timely application has not been made pursuant to · ,-B. 8 ! ! . Active 8 ! !. A case ! & ( 8 9& C ! ( ) ! ' A. Trial Clusters. on' the Active Docket shall be clustered and ! ( " & ) ( ( &'< &## ' 1 > % ( " & '$ ! scheduled for trial by$ the date the actio~ was! commenced, except that for any case XVI. Active Trial Clusters DE F of GH 50 I 30 30 [* 30] ukÿvwÿxk LMNOPQÿSOTÿUVWXÿYVZS[UÿYNOWXÿ\]^_]^_\`a cpqresÿdhriÿchiÿo 012345 6738 0789 NYSCEF DOC. NO.·l bcdefÿchiÿjklmmmnlmoj terebuedÿcpqresvÿmjnomnlmoj 064 NO. 078 782000/2017 INDEX 434 46 012345 RECEIVED NYSCEF: 06/26/2017 !! " #$ % "& # ' !(' # " )# * #$ +, stipulation (-' or! order !" ! of the . Court -! granting /! /' leave * to amend 0 " the # complaint, 0(' % the ! relevant ' * " ''be+ " !" !or !the (-' 1The 2 3 ( # 'Master 4 ! ''publish (-+' date shall the date of the order stipulation. Special shall Active )# * 2! Trial 'Clusters .'- ! of sixty 5 ,# cases each # for !the following '' & / eight / months 0 of each # , year: !6 7 +!- !,%4 !# %4 ,%8 - %)/- %3 ( 0+ !9: * 0+ !% # 0+ !1 The 2 February, March, May, June, August, September; November, December. ! ''( -+' # )# * 2! '.' - ! ! 0 ( ! ! 3( # '4 Special Master shall publish each Active Trial Cluster thirteen months prior to the # ( " ! '" 1; - '+ . -! 0 " ! #! / anticipated trial date. On an annual basis the Court may,# consider increasing or! " #! / < # )# * 2! '.' - ! -0+ ! 2! '.' - ! decreasing the size of each Active Trial Cluster or! the number of Trial Clusters (-+' " # , !" ( " / -0+ ! # #'-" " )# * published each year depending on the number of cases included on the Active #$ or ! -+0 "for ! #'- )# * #$ 1 Docket submitted inclusion on the Active Docket. =1 Further >?@ABC@ µtscovery. # * !,1 Additional )"" '" # * !, for ! # )# * 2! '.' - ! '' B. discovery each Active Trial Cluster shall # 0( ! & 0 " '" # * !, !" !( ! * " " + .1 " '' comport with the model discovery order provided in D5 Exhibit C. Defendants shall !" / counsel # - 'for !" # * !, in # )# * 2! '.' - !1 (( % appoint .a # coordinating discovery each Active Trial Cluster. " 0 (( ( ! # - 'for !fact # discovery " # * !, "0 " # '" # * !, Defendants may, appoint separate counsel and medical discovery 0 )# * 2! '.' - !12 ! , & ''be+ " "+ ! in the same Active Trial Cluster. These attorneys will identified by,' letter to the 3( # '4 !& # (, ' counsel # - ' " '" # - ' Special Master with a copy to ( plaintifrs and all' defense counsel in a ( ! #-' !)# * 2! '.' - !& * " , ( -+'Ji #cation ' particular Active Trial Cluster within seven days of the pub of the list of·% remaining defendants that Active Trial Cluster. Coordinating counsel shall ! 0 /" " for ! )# * 2! '.' - !1. !" /# - ' '' # ' E 0(' 0 !" !and "& !$ 0 < -0+ ! " (- of this order. work to 0 minimize the number of disputes faciliµne implementation / ! 3 ( # 'Master 4 ! " . -! 1..%Defendants• " F# !" /# - ' th_at go + before the Special and the Court coordinating counsel ( +' for !# 00- # & ( ' F# - 'on " # * !, - 1 ''be+ ! shall responsible communication with plaintiffs' counsel discovery issues. Coordinating counsel shall the authority to extend deadlines the ·plaintiffs' . !" /# - ' ''have * - ! , 5 "" "' for ! ( ' F that is on the Deferred Docket, and which is later placed on the Active Docket by GH I of JK 5027 31 woÿxyÿzm 31 [* 31] Janopcqÿbfpgÿafgÿm KLMNOÿQMRÿSTUVÿWTXQYSÿWLMUVÿZ[\][\]Z^_ 012345 6738 078 9 NYSCEF DOC. NO. 1 `abcdÿafgÿhijkkkljkmh rcpc`scbÿanopcqtÿkhlmkljkmh INDEX 064 NO. 078 782Q00/2017 77 9 434 46 012345 9 RECEIVED NYSCEF:· 06/26/2017 !" # $ %&" " ##'() * ! % $ +! , - # %* ' # # ! deliver " $ %to " + # " liaison # ' # radiology % " 0& " . ++#/ all and Plaintiffs' counsel shall defense medical counsel ! 0& % # ! % ## ## + % # # ! 1 $ 2% 3 '# % \n pathology materials in their possession for cases in the Active Trial Cluster %" !the! " # $ %& %" %#*1 $ 2% 3 '# %# "" # $ %&4% " %# accordance with discovery orders. Active Trial Clusters and discovery Qrders '( #! "( ! , - # %*2! # $ %& %" % ( to ( will be published by&the Special Master. The " discovery order applicable a % ' %1 $ 2% 3 '# % be( ( # " ! timeline # for + %the! ! " particular Active Trial Cluster will based on the set in the model # ! "' 5 "! % ! ( C.372! %&" &# + %the! '( 1 $ schedule annexed hereto as#65 Exhibit Thirty days after p1,1blication of+an Active 2% 3 '# %7 ++## ! % $ " " + " # # of + % 0 a·/ list all remammg Trial Cluster, plaintiffs shall provide defendants with! " + " # ! # #7 in the cases. defendants compliance with discovery deadlines subj~ct. to the approval of the ~pecial Master. 89::*; + %% "; < The Deferred Docket of+ all brought or% on ( behalf of+ claimants 2! ; + %% "; < consists # ## actions #( % '0! by(& ! + # who do not minimum for Active Docket. Until further order ! " meet the! ' criteria % % + %the! 1 $ ; < *= + '%! % %" % of+the ! % " 0# # to the! ; + %% "; < are % # & "7* 5 for + % 3 '%7 Court, all proceedings with!% respect Deferred Docket stayed, . except # ' # # % ( " ! ## to transfer % #+ % # #to the! 1 $ % " stipu_lations as#" described in this section cases Active or%1 Accelerated ; < #7 + " 8: 9 and " #to amend " complaints. #* Any 1 & case # Dockets, as#" defined in , Section XIV motions + %the! " of+this ! #3-># CMO shall ! be( placed " on the ! ; Deferred + %% "; Docket, < 7unless ' ##the! " commenced after date sets # #+ %! ! % ' % &+ # " 5 #the! % ?' # " ' to requisite documentation complaint forth with particularity facts and annexes ?' +&the! # + %the! 1 $ % "; < #*1 # ! ; + %% "; < qualify case for Active or%1 Accelerated Dockets. Any& cas~ on the Deferred Docket shall move Active or%1 Accelerated Dockets l)Aupon stipulation of+the plaintiffs' and #! $ to the! 1 $ % "; < #@ ' # ' ! ++#/ " # 3 ' # 7 ! 3 'D/Egrants 0% # to "the! " + " #/B defendants' Liaison Counsel, or%C 2)A if+the Cou!"l a motion amend complaint ! % the! % # " sets # #+ %!+ # " 5 #the! % ?' # " ' to where proposed complaint forth facts and annexes requisite documentation XVII. Deferred Docket F 32 F GH I 32 of 50 [* 32] ujÿvwÿxk Nerstguÿfjtkÿejkÿ OPQRSÿUQVÿWqXYZÿ[X\U]Wÿ[PQYZÿ^_`a_`a^bc 012345 6738 078 9 NYSCEF DOC. NO. 1 defghÿejkÿlmnooopnoql vgtgdINDEX wgfÿerNO. stgu782000/2017 xÿolpqopnoql 064 078 9 434 46 012345 RECEIVED NYSCEF: 06/26/Z017 !"#$%& '%!()#$%*&#+%()*&&% %) #%,-(&.%#'/0% +%#( 1%2,'$ 3%,%2%, ! #$% 1%2,%,& (14 2#, (%'2 (#' %#! ()#$# $%) % '#%! &#'( ## &$%'# $%) % '#% the amended complaint does not set forth the requisite facts or) attaches the requisite ,(& 1%2# #(2# ( !"# $%& '%! ()the #$%*& #+%( &% %) #%,-( &.%#'/ documentation to qualify the case for Active or)*& Accelerated Dockets. qualify the case for the Active or Accelerated Dockets. Leave to amend shall be denied if 56777/8$),9 )#":(14 2#' */ Timing. 812;/8(# $%% <#%2#that #$ #a , %!%2, 2#has $ 'not 2(#done ,(2%' "# $%# 1% & '%is'included 2& ,%, A. To the extent defendant so(3 by the time a case &% %) #%,( )=*&#+%8) : '#%)> , %!%2, 2#1 '#% =! % 2"# $),4 )#" in2 an2*& Accelerated or-Active Trial Cluster, a defendant must e-file any third party &(14 2#4 )' 2## $%, % , 2%% '# 3 '$%,3 "# $%, '&(+%)"( ),%)issued '' %,3 "# $% complaint pursuant to(# the deadline established by the discovery order by the ?4%& @ '#%) 44 & 3 %# ( 4 )#& )& '%/A #$2# $)%%3 '2%'', "'( $% of!# the Special Master applicable to a particular case. Within three business days ! 2;( 2"# $),4 )#"& (14 2#>the #$%# $),4 )#"4 2#!!1 '#serve '%)+%# $%& (14 2# of! any third party complaint, third party plaintiff must the complaint filing (2# $%# $),4 )#", %!%2, 2#( #'& ( 2'% > (2;B #$& (4%'( $%4 2#!!' of!# the plaintifrs on the third party defendant or)its counsel, along with copies &(14 2#>the #$%4 2#!!' interrogatory 2#%))(; #()" 2'B%)'>and 2, & (4"( 4 2#!!', %4('#(2 plaintiffs answers, a copy of!plaintifrs deposition complaint, . #C 2'&)4. #/A #$2# $)%%3 '2%'', "'( $%! 2;( $),4 )#"& (14 2#># $% transcript. Within three business days of!# the filing of! # a third party complaint, the #$),4 )#"4 2#!!' $ ' %)+%4 2#!!'& ( 2C% with B#$ & (4"( $%# $),4 )#" party plaintiff shall serve plaintifrs coun~el a copy of!# the third party third &(14 2#/D )%# )(+,%# 1% "2 (#&%( $%# $),4 )#" &#(2# $%# $), of!# the third party action to(# the third complaint. Failure to(4 provide timely notice 4 )#", %!%2, 2#or()plaintifrs 4 2#!!'& ( 2'% may 1 ") %' #in2, '1'' of(!the #$%# $),4party )#" &#(2 counsel result dismissal third action party defendant 4(2 44 & #(2# $%? 4%& @ '#%)/E( #$2;& (2# 2%,in2# $'4 ) ;) 4$ #%)' upon application to(# the Special Master. Nothing contained this paragraph alters #$%' %)+&%( 3 ; #(2'' %#forth !()#$in2# $%:9 0F/ the CPLR. the service obligations set G/ Untimely H2#1% "8$ ),9 )#":( 14 2#/8$ ),4 )#"& (14 2#'2 (#%=! %,( 3%!()% B. Third Party Complaint. Third party complaints note-filed on2( or)before #$%! 2;, % , 2%' %#! ()#$in2# $%, '&(+%)"( ),%)1 "( 2 "3 %%=! %, 4(21( #(2 the filing deadline set forth the discovery order may only bee-filed upon motion 2,B #$4 %)1''(2( $%? 4%& @ '#%)( $%:( )# !#%) 44% ( 2;3 of!# the Special Master or)# the Court after appeal of! ) a ruling by" and with permission #$%? 4%& Master. @ '#%)/*2 "' &$1( #(2# (%=! % # $),4 )#"& (14 2#after !#%)# $%! 2; the Special Any such motion toe-file a third party complaint the filing XVIII. Third Party Complaints II 33 JJ KL M 33 of 50 [* 33] yyÿz{ÿ|o I`mnobpÿaeofÿ`efÿl JKLMNÿPLQÿRSTUÿVSWPXRÿVKLTUÿYZ[\Z[\Y]^ 012345 6738 078 9 NYSCEF DOC. NO. 1 _`abcÿ`efÿghijjjkijlg qbob_rbaÿ`mnobpsÿjgkljkijlg 064 NO. 078 782000/2017 9 INDEX 434 46 012345 9 RECEIVED NYSCEF: 06/26/2017 ! !" # "! $ % $" " " & " $ $" '( ! " ! " # )) & " " " %* " )!$ " ! used " The motion must include an affidavit stating when the information to! parties. substantiate filing " " " the " ) %! of )" the " third $ party $"+# complaint ! " became # available & and " that " such # )!$ " ! was * !" & ! $ ! effort ))!$"prior $ !$" !" ) % ' information not available upon reasonable to the filing deadline. deadline shall be made upon notice to all remaining parties and putative third ,-,' . #!& $+ / #" ! 0 +) $ " !# ! + with * " #!& $+ order !$ $ +" / # Any failure to comply a deadl.ine in a discov~ry issued by the Special 3# by +" / # 1 " $ " %* " " + ! ) !$ 1 " $2 Master, unless excused the Special Master in *$ writing within ten days of)" the deadline for !* ! %$ " !in45writing *$ " % + ) " 6# ! plaintifrs " )) counsel, #! 2 %!! # good cause shown or$ agreed to by defendants' counsel and to"! * ) ) $ " ! # ! * " the " % of !)78 9: 3126. ;<=>' ' be a willful fa_ilure to disclose within meaning CPLR shall ·be deemed + include, # 2 " !" " to, "!2$ !& from )$! a 7 " $2 preclusion $ # ! of !) / #" ! may Sanctions but not be limited removal Cluster, " "$ ? % of !)pleadings. % ' Parties 8 $" ! ! % $ & " $ % "" ! * " 2 witnesses, and the striking shall no longer have the right to amend ! " $$!% "!$ ~p @8 to"!" $"+ days + prior $ !$" !Ajury $+ #" ! without * " ! " & ! )" * $ " of the answers to interrogatories thirty to selection leaye " $'B! * & $2" parties $" + ! & )!$ " / # 1 " $) !$permission $ ! / # 1 Special Master. However, the may move before t~e Special Master for " $$!% "!$ and " ! ) #"* " ) !$% !! # !* 2 ! "! to amend interrogatories add additional fact witnesses_ for good cause shown, and upon "" discovery #!& $+ will * !"prejudice $ A # " ! ! % parties. $" '0 +party $"+ !* %" Any a showing that this amended not the opposing ! & " )! )" #" ! provided $!& $ ? *$ "" # " ! 2! * %" of the sanctions herein shall make a written application, on wishing to avail itself !" / # 1 " $' Opposing C ! % papers $ $& * " five ) & + ! )" !" # 2" notice, to the Special Master. shall be served within days of the application. Special Master will issue a ruling within five days thereafter. ruling ( / # 1 " $* $ %* " ) & + " $ )" $' Said / $ % # " ! ' The " $ )" $ )$! is % $ " +" 7! $"pursuant $ "" !/ #" ! --'7! shall stand unless relief therefrom granted by the Court to Section 111.C of)" this CMO. 71C' XIX. Discovery Sanctions DE 34 DE FG H tuÿvwÿxj 34 of 50 [* 34] Lcpqresÿdhriÿchiÿ MNOPQÿSOTÿUoVWXÿYVZS[UÿYNOWXÿ\]^_]^_\`a 1 3 25 6 156 NYSCEF DOC. NO. 1 bcdefÿchiÿjklmmmnlmoj terebINDEX uedÿ4cpNO. qres782000/2017 vÿmjnomnlmoj 0123 156 789 9 7 3 30 32 1 3 9 9 7 RECEIVED NYSCEF: 06/26/2017 ! "#$#%& '( ) ( # ( %("* ' XX. Requests for Judicial Intervention and Notes of Issue for Judicial ! "#$#%& Intervention. '( ) ( # ( Unless ,(& %&%#( # . % % & %"/ -purchased $.% " a% + Request a plaintiff has already Judicial ! "#$#%&' ( ) ( # ( ("RJI"), 01 !'123%&%#( # 4 $.% % ! .#( ( Request for Intervention a plaintiff must purchase a RJI'5# within one 4 ( . #(7& # "# %·a Trial 9#%&:& Failure ;%#& #4 &/ < #& . ! '5# &&result & month of 6 being listed in(8 Cluster. to timely e-file the _RJI will #(removal 4 )%& . $ % 4 the . 9 #%&:& 3% 6 ( 7 "$ % . 5( and %(" . in of the case from Trial Cluster, absent good cause shown the - 4# # ( of . = - $#%&>% permission the Special Master. ? Note * All +&&( .%&&6 #& "% $$ "#(7 to . " # $ ) / order " set B. of ' Issue. notes of # issue shall be filed according the discovery 6/ . = - $#%&>% once ($ %$ % # #7( " #%&:& by Jhe Special Master a case is % assigned to %9 ~ Trial Cluster. A. @@' = 44%/ ! "74 ( > # ( +&&4 # ( summary 44%/Ajudgment "74 ( .%&&6 $#" "6 / . : "#(% #(7 Judge. ! "7 * All motions for shall be " decided by,the Coordinating · No ".74 ( 4 # ( .%&&6 " (& " # $ ) / is# $ 4-& ( . # . 0 2 .% 44%/Ajudgment summary motion shall be 4% made unless discovery complete on the issue(s) that 6A $ . 4 # ( * 44%/Ajudgment "74 ( 4 # ( .%&&6 " 6 /%" ("%( % . are the subject of the motion. No summary motion shall be 4% made by a defendant #(7 that .% &%#( # % $$ " %* B-- # # ( Summary = 44%/ Judgment ! "74 ( > # ( -# to requesting prior plaintiff accede to a No-Opposition Motion = $ # (@@' ' Defendants C ("%( shall .%&&4 ) summary 44%/Ajudgment "74 ( at% & % .# / - %( pursuant to Section XXII. move for least thirty # to % #%&" % 3 $ - 5. . #%&Ajudge "7 . % % #%&" % & .%( .# / "%/ days prior a trial date, except where the trial has set a trial date less than thirty . future, 3# #$. case $% the . % # shall .%&&$ - % and %(" consult $ ( & 5# . the . "%/ in#( days .the in(5. which parties cooperate with ! "7 8 chambers $.%46 $ ($ (#(7 $. " &#(7 . 4 # ( 9. .%&&6 D&/ : "#(% #(7 Judge's Coordinating concerning scheduling the motion. There shall be %5 a weekly $%&&# . : "#(% #(7 Judge's ! "7 8 Part. E% +" A (4 ( will 5#&&6 %("& "% . 4 # ( $%& ("% call calendar in( the Coordinating Adjournments be . handled at the motion 6/ 4%#& . E % :& D F D#(7$ -# # (%- .%&&6 )#" " $%& ("% or by calendar email to the Part Clerk. Working copies of 4 motion papers shall be provided % :& D% . 5 D&/$ %& ("% call. $%&& . E to the Part Clerk at the weekly calendar XX]. Summary Judgment Motions GH GH of IJ 50HK 35 wxÿyzÿxm 35 [* 35] HIJKLMÿOKPÿQRSTÿURVOWQÿUJKSTÿXYZ[YZ[X\] _lmnaoÿ`dneÿ_deÿk ^_`abÿ_deÿfghiiijhikf pana^qa`ÿ_lmnaorÿifjkijhikf INDEX 064 NO. 078 782000/2017 9 012345 6738 078 9 434 46 012345 ! ! 9 " NYSCEF DOC. NO. 1 RECEIVED NYSCEF: 06/26/2017' A. # Stipulations. $ % & Stipulations $ % & Qf'( discontinuance should ) &( not * be served +, ( except - % in connection with settlements. a plaintiff discontinues an action against a . ) & / When 0) % & ''( 1 ( ' ( 2such )( ' ( ) &&serve +, .+ ) ( % &· defendant, defendant shall written notice of' the discontinuance upon all& % + ) 3 and ( ) &&thereafter ) + ' +* / (' + / ) & . 2unless, & 2within . ) parties to the actio·n shall be ( dismissed from the lawsuit, ten days of' service of' the notice, co-defendant serves a written objection directed ( 4 +, ) 2a 5( ' ( +, .+ *6 ( + ( ) % & ''2 ) ( ' ( 2 ( ) $ % &Master, 7 +2 ) ) + 5 & /2 it_ has a cross-claim, or+ to the plaintiff, the defendant, and the Special that %& % + + 5 & /2 1 that ) defendant. ( ' ( plans to pursue a cross-claim, against 8 No 9 :% % Summary $ // +4 Judgment ; (1/ 7 #' +% & ''< depositions ( % ) , B. Opposition Motions. After plaintifrs have * /%& (2or +co-worker 5. += + / 4 /%& ( ) % & ''( testify, '><2 testimony is completed if' the plaintiff does not been completed, + ) +. & '' 2 )( ' ( / 4 = ( / &* 4 +, 1 or ~therwise if'% plaintiff consents, each defendant may seek a dismissal _by serving on plaintiff's a signed Motion % & ''< counsel & 1 ( No 9 Opposition :%% Suminary $ // +4 Judgment ; (1/ 7 ("NOSJM"). ?39:$;73> @) The + request A shall ) &&be* accompanied /% (* by4 a certificate + ' of'service_and +, (+ rider ( + or+ that affirming that each remaining defendant has been served with the request, '' +/ 1 ) )+ / 1( ' ( ) * +, (. ) ) + A 2 ) ) + A ) * +, (* 4 e-file. 5' & ) +defendant ( ' ( *6 ) ( / & If'no other objects to the disq-iissal the request has been served by if'plaintiff signs the NOSJM, the dismissal shall within twenty days of_service, . 4( 4 ' +, 2and ( %& '' 1 ) 9:$ ;72 ) ( / & ) && . ) be delivered to the Court to * be $ So :+ Ordered and e-filed. Plaintiff's shall * ( & , + ( ) B + ( + ( ( 5' & ( C & ''< counsel & ) && of'receipt NOSJM does advise defendanes ten days (, ( ' ( < counsel &within . ) ( 4 + % of 'an 9:$ ;7 request + A ifit ' ( of' the reason for not to consent to dismis~al accompanied by4 a statement intend ( ( / & /% (* / ) + ' +the ) + ( 4 2 ' ( < counsel. & has ) + , ( + % ' + / + ' & #' if'( defeni:lant's not received a response from refusal. After ten days, %& ''< counsel, &2it may / 4 '4% & ''< counsel &by*4 / &to + + % plaintiff's notify plaintiff's email secure a response. If' + % , (. ) ' + ( 4 ' + ) / &2( ' ( < counsel & no _response is + received_ within fourteen days after the email, defendant's XXU. Discontinuance I , D! 36 D! EF G 36 of 50 [* 36] stÿuvÿwi OfsPtQuhRvSÿTgkÿuVlÿRfWkÿXYZ[ÿ\Y]V^Xÿ\QRZ[ÿ_`ab`ab_cd lÿr 012345 6738 078 9 NYSCEF DOC. NO. 1 efghiÿfklÿmnopppqoprm whuheINDEX yÿpmqrpqoprm x0h6g4ÿ fsNO. 0tuh 78 v782000/2017 9 434 46 012345 9 RECEIVED NYSCEF: 06/26/2017 ! "# $ %&! '! ( $ " % " &% ' %) ' *( $ &$ + ' %, $ !(% % $ $ -. % $$ "" ( $ ) '% outstanding request, seeking intervention to secure a response. The parties shall ! % ' ( $ 1#$-2 " %party % $ +$ ! $ ! % ! of /0 NOSJMs. While either may seek sanctions cooperate concerning the use % ! "-# $ % % "(% $ ) /0 1# ~equest, % *( $ & $ 3 ! ) from the Special-Master for failure to % respond to a NOSJM it is expected parties % $4 ""! % )$ ! $4 ""5 ! $$ % -2 6 7) $ that the will cooperate and sanctions will be ( unnecessary. Within 20 days % ) %, ! 1#&any ! % $$8!" who 4 $ $ /0 1# from the date of $ service of /0 a NOSJM, cross-claimant opposes the NOSJM $ %, ! "# $ % ) "parties % $4% ! $ $ ' $ ""serve of opposition stating shall on the Special Master and all" written notice the grounds therefore. Special Master shall thereafter schedule. hear 9 ' % ( )$ % % - The . ! "# $ %$ "" % %$ ! 9 )(" -a'nd ) %.. argument on the opposition and _shall issue a written opinion. A party objecting to %'( $ )$ """ $$( 4% -: % 5; ! ' " < %) '1 ()' pursuant (%$( $ this opinion may appeal the opinion to the Coordinating Judge to the % ! )(% $$ % ! = ==-< $<#0-:$ ' )& %) % ) )-filed " ) of this CMO. A signed, ordered and· procedures set forth in ·section III.C $ "" , ! $ $$ " % 4-> ) $$ "" /0 1# shall of " law. Defendants shall NOSJM have the effect o'f ) a dismissal as$ a matter ("" 3 !( )/0 1# < (% on 2 ) $) $ $ %) % )? ) ) " , % deliver fully executed NOSJMS to the Court Wednesdays to 5 be ? "so ordered" and " )filed. may notify the Special Master, copying counsel for plaintiff, regarding the @@AAAB Settlement CDEEFDGDHE XXIII. . < %) ' 1()' ) ! "# $ %$ ""! , )! )(! ) .9 % $ " ' $ $(! $ )( $ (! ! ) .9 $ < (% mandatory settlement negotiations at such times and upon such conditions as$ the Court or% ! "Master # $ %) $ % % -< ( $ "who 4 % $ (! ! % ! $ ( $ the ~pecial deems appropriate. Counsel appear at any such conferences must ( % ' )! $ " -:" % $ % ! (% ' ) , ("" have full authority to negotiate and commit to settlement. All"parties are encouraged to ! )(! ' ) $ " ' $ % .% "<" ($ % ) $ " " conduct good faith settlement negotiations of an .entire Trial Cluster and not solely ) , )( "cases ! $ $ % ($ ! $ $4 .% "Cluster. <"($ %individual or%' groups or'cases within a Trial The Coordinating Judge and the Special Mast~r shall convene and conduct ' IJ K of LM 50N 37 zmÿ{|ÿ}p 37 [* 37] . . Nerstguÿfjtkÿejkÿq OPQRSÿUQVÿWXYZÿ[X\U]Wÿ[PQYZÿ^_`a_`a^bc 012345 6738 078 9 NYSCEF DOC. NO. 1 defghÿejkÿlmnooopnoql vgtgdwgfÿerstguxÿolpqopnoql 064 NO. 078 782000/2017 9 INDEX !434 "46 012345# $ $ 9 RECEIVED NYSCEF: 06/~6/2017 %& ' & ' ' ( ( + , - & has & ' + & Where there is an assertion of) * a punitive damages claim that survived up* to( the time ( of)trial, ' -.it shall & --be/ & handled +- + as ) follows. (--(0 1 C~ses 2 3 4' -2 - + ' Punitive + & -- ( / --(0 + A. On a Trial Calendar. damages shall not be allowed in , cases 0& ' & 4' -5 + & * the & , ( ' -calendar , - + ' & )) , + ( where the Trial Judge has put case on a trial as ( of)the effective date of) this & 263 CMO. 7 Discovery ,( '83 ) + 9 Financial : , -2( + ( 1 + ) + 9 ability / - 8 8 B. On a Defendant's Condition. As a defendant's to(* pay * + , (' (/ ( + ' +/ '8 )8 =8 '+( punitive damages is ) a factor to be , considered by8 ; a jury in < quantifying an award of) * + . 8, 0& ' & * - )) , - for )('* + punitive damages, in any case where the plaintiff a claim punitive damages + ) + . ' & + -8* ' (' & , ( , ( '8 of); jury against a defendant, no(later than immediately prior to( the commencement - , ( .+ ) + & --* '( + * - ))0 &' - /- ) , -+ ,-( ' : (' selection, defendant shall provide plaintiff with reliable financial disclosure. For * /- ,-8 ' + +, ( * .> ?2) (' @ AB( 3C & --suffice. )) , 3 & ' & -pubt,cly traded companies, SEC forms I OK or' 1OQ shall Other entities shall + +* '() +( .( )) + ) '( the & *'* + pr~vide l)D an audited profit and loss statement, or'E 2)D an affid'avit from ,( * 89 authorized &(' F +' *' & , ( * 89 net 0( ' & + company's representative attesting to( the company's worth and ,& + (, ( **(' 4( & G G ) /- . & * ' attaching documentation in support. To the maximum extent feasible, the parties * - , . +H(' & + ( ( (, on( & < ( ( & -- shall stipulate to() facts, and/or the admission of)+ documents. the questioQ of) a + ) + 9 financial ) , -, ( + ( defendant's condition. 2 Jury 5 '8 - / ' ( %& ' , - ( * + --(0 + + 'this & 263. Deliberation. Where a claim of)punitive damages is allowed under CMO, C. +0& ' & 4' -5 + ) + & & < ( ( + &( -+ and where the Trial Judge finds that the question of)* punitive damages should go( / )(' '8. & < ( ( of)0& whether & '* plaintiff - )) is entitled - + to( ·punitive * + damages shall & -before a; jury, the question instructions and verdict deliberations regarding be / incJuded ,- + + in the & ;jury '8 ' , ( + '+ , sheet, & .but / any 8+ - / ' ( ' '+ XX.IV. Punitive Damages IJ 38 IJKL MA 38 of 50 [* 38] ymÿz{ÿ|o Wn{|}p~ÿos}tÿnstÿ XYZ[\ÿ^Z_ÿ`zabcÿdae^f`ÿdYZbcÿghijhijgkl 012345 6738 078 9 mnopqÿnstÿuvwxxxywxzu p}pmINDEX poÿn{NO. |}p~782000/2017 ÿ 9 xuyzxywxzu 064 078 434 46 012345 9 RECEIVED NYSCEF: 06/26/2017 NYSCEF DOC. NO. 1 ! " # $$% % & ! !! ! ! ' & & $ ' ( )* + +),-+ .jury &/ ! that the ' $ $ ! ' 0 ! " # 1 phase ("Phase II"). If the finds plaintiff is entitled to_punitive damages, .jury &/shall $$determine ! &" ! " # in * + -2 * + +1 the quantification of damages Phase II.+ At Phase II, then the &' & 0 ! 1 $ #statements " by %/ $1 ! ''& '& after presentation of evidence, closing counsel, and appropriate %/ 3 & 1 .jury &/shall $$& ! & ' $0 &! & # & by instructions the Court, the render a special verdict concerning the " 0 ! " # to % 4 &! ! $ -5 $ the ' & stipulate ' $ amount of ' punitive damages be awarded to ' plaintiff. Unless parties &4 1 same " .jury &/shall $$! &" 4 &'punitive 0 ! " # are & 4 && ! otherwise, the detennine whether damages warranted # a # 0 ! ! 1 !1if so, 1the " of ' 0 ! " # against given defendant, and, amount punitive damages. the quantification of such damages shall be bifurcated and decided in a separate trial 667-8 " 9 ! & 2- Cases 3 Where : & 9 ! &;& ! &< = > & !-9 ! & &! &entered & !' & & A. a Joinder Order Has Been Entered. Joinder orders prior &/ Case 3 ? # " ;& ! & & !% $ " on to the entry of this Management Order are unaffected by/ the limitations .joinder ! & ! & 1 contained herein. =- Joinder 9 ! & 9 &/@& $ Where : & * $ Have < 0 A & !* 0 B " # B. of Jury Trials Plaintiffs Not 2 Asserted Punitive Damages. >C ' ' stipulation ' $ ' & or & '& 0 ! ! section, 1Trial @& $Judges 9 !# in Except upon of the parties as provided in this AD328shall $$.join & 4 ' $ E for &.jury &/ & $-@4 may " / NYCAL no " more than two plaintiffs' cases trial. Two cases % .joined ! & & $4 & 'plaintiff $ ! " & that .joinder. ! &- 4 && ! ! & be for trial where demonstrates is warranted under $F/ ' " Co., 3 -1( GGHI J!K LM,1 !A 4 York D &NO ? $ $" v0A (995 F2d 346), and New State cases Malcolm National Gypsum &'& #? $ $"-? $ $" and ! progeny '& # /$ & to " & 4 & its list factors measure whether interpreting Malcolm. Malcolm cases be . joined; it is not necessary under Malcom that all$ factors sh~uld $!% !P &/ ! &? $ " $such & be% '& to 4 && . ! &-5' # ! shown, 4 1a @& $9 !# present warrantjoinder. Upon good cause Trial Judge in AD328" NYCAL may/ .join " C " " of & ·Efor & & $4 & &" that Q ! & a maximum three cases trial where it ! determines l),. joinder is XXV. Limitations on Joinder RS 39 KG TU HV 39 of 50 [* 39] ÿ ÿ x Mdqrsftÿeisjÿdijÿ NOPQRÿTPUÿVpWXYÿZW[T\VÿZOPXYÿ]^_`^_`]ab 012345 6738 0789 NYSCEF DOC. NO. 1 cde f g ÿ d i j ÿ k l m n n n o mnpk ufsfcINDEX vfeÿdqNO. rsft782000/2017 wÿnkopnomnpk 064 078 9 434 46 012345 9 RECEIVED NYSCEF: 06/26/2017 ! "! !# # $ ! % %$ &' & ( )$!)" * +! , - $ % %& . & /( )$!)" 0 . ) & &##%% " State cases interpreting Malcolm. and 2)1 where the three plaintiffs share the % same &% % 2 ! purposes . .!% %! &%% $ &! 3 % " &% % 3% ))mean " all ))the . ) & &##% disease. For of#this section "same disease" shall that plaintiffs. $ % %. !.!% !& # ! & )% ! ! !))! & /# ! & in the three cases proposed to!' be 4 joined for trial share one of# the # following four $ /! & %! &% % 56 ) )mesothelioma, " %! )&!" ! ! .) )" %! )&3!" or! categories of# disease: 1)1. pleural or 0 2)1 non-pleural mesotheli"oma, 71) /$ $ or! 8 $ $ % 9 # %:! '4 $ &! % !& &" ! 3) lung cancer. 4)1! other cancers. Defendants' objections to!4 joinder at the time of# !. & /% " % " . % ; ! /! & ) ! ! &$ opening statements are deemed preserved throughout trial up. to the date of#; verdict ; & ! # %$ % & % & / ! % ! & ) 6 even if#! one or "! more defendants cease to!' be . parties during the $ course of# the trial. It &)) ! be' $ %% < !# ! " ))< '4 $ &! !& & # % !. will not necessary to fonnally renew an ! objection to!4 joinder if# defendants drop out the $ course of# trial. ! during & / ! % ! & ) = Jury > <? & )%@ A ) & &##B % A & &; 9 " / %C/ & % D ! C. Trials Where Plaintiff Has%C% Asserted Punitive Damages Against Poe or (! 9 # % A ) & &##% %% &! ! . & &; " / % / & % # or! Plaintiffs assertion of#punitive dam~ges against a defendant More Defendants. # %& % % ))not ! be' / ! %# ! severance % ; $ ! <! # # !" defendants in $ a case shall grou11ds for of# any other defendant from $ % Where @ . ) & &##has %E %% . & &; " / %$ ) &" / & % one ! ! case. that a plaintiff ~sserted a punitive damages claim against or "! # % case $ % " < ! be' 4joined !& & any <! . ) & &##%$ % # ! 4jury < more defendants, that may not with other plaintifrs case for & ) '% % &. ) &! ! . & % C. ) & &##" !. $ ) &" for #! . & &; of# tlie parties. A plaintiff may< drop a claim punitive trial absent stipulation " / % &" ! &! # ! 4joinder !& & ') $ % !& damages at the time of# "! a motion for in ! order to! enable ·a case to!' be 4 joined & another ! ! ! !$ % % & % & % &! ! &% % &%#& % with one or two cases, if# the $ case in F question otherwise satisfies the $! & &! %% # ! herein. & forth conditions set 9 Joinder >!& & $ Trials. ? & )% ? &%= % ( / " D . ) $ % &"& &! %! D. in G Bench This Case Management Order places ~o!) limitations on $ trials. & )% ? ? & )Judge > / & $ trial & )in& *+=CH% ))determine "& 4joinder !& & in ' bench The Trial in ' a bench NYCAL shall < ..)&$ &! %# ! 4joinder !& $$! & / ! ..)&$ ') ) any applications for according to applicable law. warranted under three or more of the factors described in Malcolm and New York I 40 I JK L 40 of 50 [* 40] xnÿyzÿ{n FGHIJKÿMINÿOPQRÿSPTMUOÿSHIQRÿVWXYWXYVZ[ ]jkl_mÿ^blcÿ]bcÿi 012345 6738 0789 N~SCEF DOC. NO. 1 \]^_`ÿ]bcÿdefggghfgid n_l_\o_^ÿ]jkl_mpÿgdhighfgid 064 NO. 078 782000/2017 9 INDEX !434 "46 0#2345$ % % 9 RECEIVED NYSCEF: 06/26/2017 )* +* ,+- +.+ +/0* + 1 . 2 2334, *2 + / 2.+ a **3* For any case on the Accelerated Docket, a. plaintiff who intends to*3 fileproof of3 . 2542 , 6 + 2 * shall , ..do/* + than , 2 + / 6 +3* + 2 .1or* claim with any bankrupt entity or trust so* no*. later ninety days before trial, if 23 a trial 2 ./ date +2 is· 7set + 42 with ,. less + than , ninety 2 + / days• 7 ~otice * 2 + then ,+ plaintiff . 2 233 shall , ..3 file 2.+ all ..2 intended + /+/ **3 * . 25 *. + , +8+ / * ,+ 2 .)udge's 9 /:+7 Order ; /+ + 2 : 2 .date. / + For )* proofs of3 claim no later than seven days of3 the Trial setting a trial + * ,+- 28+0* + 1 . 2 2334, + / 2.+ **3* . 2542 , of3 claim with any. cases on the Active Docket, any plaintiff who*2 intends to*3 file a proof 6 entity + 2 * , ..do/* + than , + / 3 + . 2 233 +2 + 2: +/ . bankrupt or trust shall so* no*. later ten days after plaintifrs case is / designated 2 - 28+ 2 .Cluster. <. + 3 . 2 233. + * claim . 253 * which 4,2 , . 2 233 in Active Trial lfa plaintiff learns of3 a Bankruptcy Trust for plaintiff 2 + .2:26.+ 3 + ,+/ + /.2 + + 3 * ,, + +2 , 8+ +/1plaintifrs . 2 233 * +. , .. * 23 is eligible after the deadlines set forth herein have passed, counsel shall notify ,+<* * /2 2 := /:+ / ..defendants /+3+ / 4, * +5 2 +/2 ,+ + ,+ 25+ ,+ +.+8 the Coordinating Judge and all who remained in the case at the time the relevant /+ /.2 + +/1+ > . 2 2 :4, ,+ . 254 * filed 32.+/ * /2 : ,+/ + /.2 + * ,2 of3 this deadline passed, explaining why the claim was not according to* the deadlines + 2* , . 2 23342 ..not * submit 652 , . 256 +3* + * 3+ 2 :42 , ,+ * and / section. The+ plaintiff will any such claim before conferring with the court ,+ .2 6.+/ +3+ / , * /2 2 := /:+ , .. * 3+ 42 , ,+ 2+ / + the applicable defendants. The+<* Coordinating Judge shall confer with the parties and take , 2* ,+/ ++5 * 2 + such action as , he+* or she deems appropriate. XXVI. Bankruptcy Trusts <** + 2* ,+<* recognizes + *: 2?+ , cooperati9n ** + 2* 5* : * +.and / 2+ 2 + + 2 .3 * the ,+ The Court that among counsel parties is essential for * /+ . /+ > +/2 2* + *. 2* * ,2 . 2 2: 2* , *55 2 2* * 3* 5 2* of3 this litigation. The+ communication of32 information orderly and expeditious resolution ,+ . 2 233 * +.1 5* : defense /+3+ + * +.1and / 5* :/ +3+ / , ..not * be6+ 5* : among the plaintifrs counsel, among. counsel, among defendants shall deem~d a waiver. /++5@/ 4 28+ of*3 the ,+ attorney-client * + A .2+ privilege, 282.+:+1 the ,+ protection * + 2* afforded 33* /+/6 by the ,+ attorney * + 4* A */ / * 2 +1* * ,+ 7privilege 282.+:+ 2 , 5 6 2 .+/ A_ny - work-product doctrine, or any other· to*4, which a party may be++ entitle~. XXVII. Cooperation &&' & &( & [* 41] B9 41 B9 CD E 41 of SO qiÿrsÿtg Lcpqresÿdhriÿchiÿ MNOPQÿSOTÿUoVWXÿYVZS[UÿYNOWXÿ\]^_]^_\`a 012345 6738 0789 NYSCEF DOC. NO. 1 bcdefÿchiÿjklmmmnlmoj terebINDEX uedÿcpNO. qres782000/2017 vÿ 9 mjnomnlmoj 064 078 434 4 012345 9 RECEIVED, NYSCEF: 06/26/2017 ! " ! " # $$% & % %'( '&" ) ! * % %' # & # $$not % constitute % ) ! % % '&concerted % ! %&or any %'( %* )$ %!) &and %! of conspiracy, action, wrongful conduct, shall evidence # $$% " ,,)+% !# .jury. ) '/0# 1 # %* % , % ), % by"' shall not be communicated \o the The exchange of information or ! documents )% $will ( $$not, % &"by' $ &render %! such ) # % , % ), % privileged. $ * !/ coun~el itself, information or ! documents cooperative efforts described above shall not, in any way, be used against any of the parties, \ 223444/ 5 # 6$ % 7/ Notification. 8 %/9 )% $ $ % shall # $$% ' $$! %! % of # ! # # A. Counsel for plaintiff notify all defendants the death of the $ % ( # % %! ' of $ % %* $ % : death. ! #/; ) #% ( $$" l~aming of plaintitrs Such notice will be via plaintiff within ten days , $&and %! posting %* # 8<97=( " /7% , %! ! , $ % shall # $$promptly , $' email, on% the NYCAL website. An amended complaint " > $ !/ bee-filed. ?/ Estate @ A % / Promptly 6 , $') % # % , % B. Representative. upon receipt of % notice of the appointment of an% estate representative ("Notice of 7 Appointment"),.counsel for file and % B C8 % , %DCE:& )% $ plaintiff $ % shall # $$ $ %! serve an% amended complaint. Promptly upon receiving a Notice of 7 Appointment, , %! ! , $ % /6 , $') % %* 8 % , % & )% $ plaintiff $ % shall # $$ ) % (, ! $ $ ) # F % , to " counsel for cause new medical release authorization forms be 1 ) !" # @ A % /7 ' = of Administration 7!, % % # executed by' the Estate Representative. A copy of Letters or their G) $ % & # 1 ) !, ! $ ) # F % and %! # ! # shall # $$" equivalent, the executed medical authorizations the death certificate be % # , ! $ ! provider, ! &, ! $$ % )% $ %! $$ )% $ sent to the medical record medical liaison counsel and all counsel for , % %*! %! % / If4 ) '# been " % , !&6 $ % shall # $$% ' remaining defendants. an% autopsy has performed, Plaintiff notify , ! $liaison $ % )% $&and %! )% $for all $$remaining , % %*! %! % &(# % ) ' medical counsel, counsel defendants, when an% autopsy " % , ! ! $ % / # been has performed on% ! a deceased plaintiff. XXVIII. Death of Plaintiff H 42 H IJ K 42 of 50 [* 42] wlÿxyÿzm ^u w ÿvz {ÿuz{ÿ _`abcÿeafÿghijÿkhlemgÿk`aijÿnopqopqnrs tuvwxÿuz{ÿ|}~ ~ | w wt wvÿu w ÿ| ~ | 064 NO. 078 782000/2017 9 INDEX 012345 6738 078 9 434 46 012345 9 NYSCEF DOC. NO. 1 RECEIVED NYSCEF: 06/26/2017 No The death " # $% $!!& ##% ' ( $) ## stay & discovery $&) * + or + + Stay. of! the p_laintiff shall not automatically other _,proceedings the case Either side may apply t.o the Special Master for a stay, but "+ ) $%-& in$% ) & ..,.$ +& $ ( ""# " )$ #/ & +! + & 01 ' + 2$ ##1 + &'(" $ % that + 2$ ##1 duet~ ' death " # $% $!! there will be " a presumption there will be % no & stay the of! the plaintiff. C. >>?3.?.35 34 .56789:;0:;<= SO ORDERED: DATE: June 20, 2017 ~ if~• @ % A +@ / '# % Hon. Peter H. Moulton +$% $%- Judge B'- Coordinating CBH ,I DEFG JI>#= F 1-L ED JUN···2 3 20\7 KL7MNOKPFQRS LTTUKF .VW>?X , COUNTY CLERKS OFFICE NEWYORK . YZ 43 YZ [\ ] 43 of 50 [* 43] ÿ ÿ by { ÿz~ ÿy~ÿ cdefgÿiejÿklmnÿolpiqkÿodemnÿrstusturvw 012345 6738 078 9 NYSCEF DOC. NO. 1 xyz{|ÿy~ÿ { {x {zÿy { ÿ INDEX 064! NO. 078 782000/2017 "#$%%%&$%9" '434 (46 012345) %*&$*&$%9" RECEIVED NYSCEF: 06/26/2017 +,-./.01 .•.· EXHIBIT A SUPREME COURT: ALL COUNTIES WITHIN THE CITY OF NEW YORK ---------X 2 3 IN RE NEW YORK CITY ASBESTOS LITIGATION 4444444444544444444444444444444444444444544444444444444444446 - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 7-------------------X 9:;<=>?@ABC A DCA; = D;A; 7 8 PLAINTIFF'S INITIAL FACT SHEET This Document Relates To: All Cases EEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEFEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEG -----------------. -----------------------------X 9:; =H@ :;C=IA : AJK:C9AD>9D>C:=BIH=?L9CK:C9:BC9A>=?BC:A;= AK =HM > D:@:BL an DBD ;IA;C=;4HA DCAJ disease J:;AD;AD H=O:JAJ by IP A>C:=BQ C 9A D ;A D BDLA@ABC asbestos-related as;N provided Section VII = of the Case Management claiming HJAHJ DCAJR ?BAS TUS TV5W Order date~ June 20, 2017. =HA D>9> D:@DBC= A>AD;AJ claimant, > D:@DBCUN AD;AD B;KAHA D>9= 9A = =K:BL questions: X?A;C:=B; For each claimant orHJ deceased please answer each of C the following 2. Date of 2: Birth SW<D CA= HC9_ _ _ _ _ _ __ W ? D @A I. Full Name: This Fonn is to be filed with each action brought within the counties of New York EEEEEEEEE YW JJHA;; EEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE =>:D A>?H:CP ?@IAH [ EEEEEEEEEEE ---------- 3.Address: _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ __ ZW 4.Social Security Number: _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ __ [ W B:=B =>D ADH; = A@IAH;9:N 6. of claimant's claimed exposure \WDate <DCA= > D:@DBC8; first :H;C> D:@AJ asbestos D;IA;C=;A ]N=;?HA _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ __ [ 5W @=M:BL History: :;C=HP Never AOAH; @=MAJ 0 7.Smoking smoked S. Union/Local/Years of Membership: _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ __ T =HD >:LDHACCA;UN:NA;U>:LDH;UN AD;A;CDCAC9A:B> ?;:OAJDCA;= > D:@DBC8; ;@=M:BL 9:;C=HPU C9ANH=J?>C;;@=MAJ DBJC9AD@=?BC= NH=J?>C>=B;?@AJ NAHJDP For all cigarettes, pipes, cigars, please state the inclusive dates of claimant's smoking history, the products smoked and the amount of product consumed per day: VW ^^ of _` 50a% 44 1 . [* 44] ÿ ÿ :Q^_`SaÿRV`WÿQVWÿ] ;<=>?ÿA=BÿCDEFÿGDHAICÿG<=EFÿJKLMKLMJNO 012345 6738 0789 PQRSTÿQVWÿXYZ[[[\Z[]X bS`SPcSRÿQ^_`Sadÿ[X\][\Z[]X 064 NO. 078 78200Q/2017 9 INDEX 434 46 012345 9 RECEIVED NYSCEF: 06/26/2017 NYSCEF DOC. NO. 1 !" # "$ %& %' ( !$ ) " %* ( " +' %& &% %, !$ !&% " %! as" ! # available: "*" "- .,% / ) !' + * ( " )" !( "( % or % occupation ''+ " %! for &% information is presently worksites. inclusive dates, and trade "' 0 "' ,% / should %+ (( ! & ( as" ' & '" # as" % - 0 .•) ,% / ( ships worked each site. (each worksite be identified specifically possible (i.e %! * ! #" (1. . in!"$ a given shipyard): on 8. At this preliminary stage of the proceedings; please provide as much of the following 2 3 " ( " - % 4 " ( ( " ) !' +( !$ (" %&( "$!% )!" %&( "$!% !$ # ' "! or% ! + %! if &/known !%,! (an 0"!" "' ( medical ( '" % ,% + ( &+ + institution attached report would be helpful but is physician % %!" 1. optional): 9. Claimed asbestos-related disease. including date of diagnosis, name of diagnosing 5 2 67 %& 78 .9 45 of 50 [* 45] efÿghÿf[ YZ[\]^ÿ`\aÿbcdeÿfcg`hbÿf[\deÿijkljklimn p}~r ÿquvÿpuvÿ| 012345 6738 078 9 NYSCEF DOC. NO. 1 opqrsÿpuvÿwxyzzz{yz|w rro rqÿp}~r ÿzw{|z{yz|w +064, NO. 078 782000/2017 -./0001/09INDEX 2434+346 0123454 051/51/09- RECEIVED NYSCEF: 06i26/2017 EXHIBITB MODEL DISCOVERY SCHEDULE ACCELERATED TRIAL CLUSTERS !" #$%& $& !' # $& ( )$ ' *# ) )$ D = Date of designation of case in the trial cluster T = Trial Date 6 6 76 N ACTIVITY TO BE COMPLETED DATE DUE NO LATER THAN DATE DESIGNATED N )$" !$ ) :: $' $&#!)$&' *#$&$& M )$ ' *# )M :: $' $& $&' *" O to include: Application @ A & #I )# $& ))% )$ #P (1) Answers to interrogatories; @LA #:&# ) Q* # ! )"*' $&P (2) Response to request for): production; @8A $%& " * ()$R $&# ) ')"# (3) Signed authorizations to records ) )$ S # )S$' retrieval service 8)" (*)#" 9 ! : ;< ) =>" 9# before < !) 1? ( Thursday *)#" 9of! December ' ;< )@ (for !) : April )$ %)*:Aor)8 "Thursday (*)#" 9of! )'( 9# group) 3B March to l=>" Odays < !) ! $)# Thursday (*)#" 9of!C *& @ !) ' < ) before first June (for October %)*:A group) 3rd Thursday of September to 10 days Period to file letter applications for inclusion in · trial cluster. 51 rd #$%& $& ! ) $ ' *# )<9 *) &" :*< $' $& !"$#'S )9#'( "* <9#: '$ # ) MM ? (*)#" 9 ! ' ;< )@!) :)$ %)*:A ? (*)#" 9 !C*& @!) ' < ) 9)*:A Designation of trail cluster by Court and publication of discovery schedule by special Master · · 111 Thursday of December (for April group) OR JA,Thursday of June (for October Group) DE8 F G# ! &" & #$" & $!9"$#'S )9 &"; "$' $ $#&'*&# !) )$ %)*: 0+3 Weeks Defendants identify discovery and medical liaison counsel for trial group DE HI G# N $& $!!## )S :)"*' $" & $!$' $&K $& ))% )$ # &") Q* # #!):)"*' $& & " ! &" & #M D+ S weeks Plaintiffs serve product identification· interrogatories and requests for production on defendants. J8; & (#K :#$ $& !: $& $!!#';: "M !: $& $!! $#*& < # $!9"* :(9#$' $ & ##B ; & $;: $); & )" (B: $& $!!I$ :)"*' I 'JI )G )#!)" :#$ $&& ) ( &# S &" 9# ! ) ($#" M T-3 months· Deposit.ion of plaintiffs completed. If plaintiff is unable to testify due to physical illness. mental impainnent or death, plaintiff will produce two co-workers for deposition no later than seven days after this date. JL M; & (# ! &" & #) #:&" : $& $!!#K:)"*' $" & $!$' $&"$#'S )9 T-2 ¾months Defendants respond to plaintiffs' product identification discovery JL M; & (# ($)": ) 9';: $& #!$ " T-2¾months Third party complaints filed JL M; & (# N $& $!!## )S T: ) I$ & ##) :) #B $&' *"$&% '&;$# #B &) ; $&$&% " ! &" & #M T-2¾ months Plaintiffs serve expelt witness reports, including economists, on remaining defendants. = U5 of VW 50 X0 46 l [* 46] ÿ ÿ z EFGHIJÿLHMÿNOPQÿROSLTNÿRGHPQÿUVWXVWXUYZ \ijk^lÿ]akbÿ\abÿh 012345 6738 0789 NYSCEF DOC. NO. 1 Plaintiffs deliver to defense medical liaison ,- . .// -.0 1 / .2 -. . 2 3 - 1 . 4 5 4 1. - 6 counsel all radiology and pathology materials. ,- . .// 51 0. -. /1 . . 4 / . 2 2 6 T-2months Plaintiffs to provide list of remaining defendants in each case. 7 - 2 / 1 2 . 1 . . 4 / 6 T-2 months Settlement conferences with remaining defendants. 8 5 . . /5- . .// 95 1 2 5- : ; 31 5 1 . <6 T-2·months Depositions of plaintiffs experts completed (as Court pennits). ,- . .// 10 / 2 . -. 6 T-6 weeks Plaintiffs serve fact witness list. ,- . .//53=-. 1 0. -. /1 . . 4 / . 2 2 6 Plaintiff publish revised list of remaining defendants in each case. T-1 month ,- . .// 10 9 .=. 95 1 . -. 6 Plaintiffs serve exhibit and expert witness list. T-1 month 8 / 6 >10 / 2 . -. 6 . Defendants.s1rrve fact witness list. 5 .2 - 9 . . /5- . .// 2 5- 6 T-1 month Independent medical examinations of plaintiffs completed. ,- . .// 10 .2 / 5 . . / / ?/ 2 . 6 T-2weeks Plaintiffs serve notices of deposition of defendants' fact witness. 8 / 10 95 1 . 1 5 1 @ . 2-3 . 4 2 . 6 T-2weeks Defendants serve expert witness report, including economists. 8 / 10 9 .=. 95 1 . -. 6 T-2 weeks Defendants serve exhibit and expert witness list. ; 31 3 2 1. -?41 35: <6 T- 10 days Court announces trial ·group(s). 2 A# BC D& 47 of 50 [* 47] (434!)46 012345* &+'%+'%&9# RECEIVED NYSCEF: 06/26/2017 T-2½ T-1 month [\]^_ÿ\abÿcdefffgefhc m^k^[n^]ÿ\ijk^loÿfcghfgefhc !064" NO. 078 782000/2017 #$%&&&'%&9# INDEX pcÿqrÿsf i ÿ ÿ ÿ jklmnÿplqÿr stuÿvswpxrÿvkltuÿyz{|z{|y}~ 012345 6738 0789 NYSCEF DOC. NO. 1 ÿ ÿ INDEX ÿ NO. 782000/2017 ÿ 00641 078 23455564592 74340846 0123459 5:64:64592 RECEIVED NYSCEF: 06/26/2017 EXHIBITC MODEL DISCOVERY SCHEDULE MONTHLY ACTIVE TRIAL CLUSTERS = T P= I= !"#$%&'( '!) !" &' *' &+*!$#, , - ."!*#& ') '"", !,*/ -',(&!,$* *,#!),, *' & Date of publication of the trial groups Last day for plaintiffs to serve disclosure responses Trial Date ; ; < p ACTMTY TO BE COMPLETED DATE DUE . NO LATER fflAN DATE · DESIGNATED $%&'( '!) !" *' &+*!$#, )-',(!/*.,(G-$&,; Publication of trial groups and discovery schedules. & ') '"",J ! #*!/'- ! -")- ) ,&', !"*F ')')+ -")- ) ,K') (G( ,; =>?- ., Plalntiffsito provide to defendants list of remaining defendantsin each case. p + 30 days =>@- ., ")- ) ,'-) '".-',(!/*. )-F -'( &&' ',!)(!$),&"!* (G *' &+*!$#%. G',- (; Defendants identify discovery and medical liaison counsel for each trial group by this date. P+37days =AB- ., ")- ) ,*,#!)- !#& ') '"",K &', !"*F ')')+ -")- ) ,; Defendants respond to plaintiffs' list of remaining defendants. P+ 45 days & ') '"", !,*/ ),L *, ! MNONPMQPRST UPRNVVWXQRWVUNSY *,#!),, !-")- ) ,K *Z$, ,"!*#*!-$( '!) !" -!($F ) ,J )-#*!/'- #*!#*&. N[N\]RNM MW\]^NPR $ G!*'_ '!), ! G *&/ ) C DEE F!) G,H Plaintiffs to serve answers to defendants" interrogatories, responses to defendants' requests for production of documents, and provide properly executed document authorizations to the relevant record retrieval services. I (T - 11 months) VN\WVM VNRVUN`QaSNV`U\NSb !FF )(F ) !"')' ' & , &F ) (!)"*)(, EIE?- ., Commencement or initial settlement conferences I+ 10 days &( '!)!",'c ()CEdH *' & *# * '!) ,,%. G #(' & , *& "* EIE@- ., Selec~ion of sixteen (16) Trial Preparation Cases by the NYCAL Special Master/Referee I+17days E e3 of fg 50h5 48 1 [* 48] ÿ ÿ STUVWXÿZV[ÿ\]^_ÿ`]aZb\ÿ`UV^_ÿcdefdefcgh jwxylzÿkoypÿjopÿv 012345 6738 0789 NYSCEF DOC. NO. 1 .434&/46 0123450 +1,*1,*+-( RECEIVED NYSCEF: 06/26/2017 23 4 455 67834 9!:4 ! 34 59! 4 4 ; !5! 30 days I+ Plaintiffs to publish revised list of remaining defendants. 23 4 455 !9:!69 7< 4 ! 454< 4 4 !99 ; 94! I+ 90 days Plaintiffs to serve product identification interrogatories. 23 4 455 "! 5 < 4 ! ! 4 ! < ! 7 8!69 7<! 5 9 !6 4 4 120days I+ Plaintiffs and key fact witnesses in death cases must be produced for deposition. 23 4 455 !9:!!=6!9 4 ! 9!6 9 9! 4 4 ; !5< Plaintiffs to-serve expert witness reports on remaining defendants. T-5 months 23 4 455 !34:!9 336 3 ; 9 4 3 ; !94 3 !5! ! ! 4< 334 4 < 7 !3 T - 4.5 months Plaintiffs to deliver a11 pathology and radiology materials to defense medical liaison counsel. >!5! !9:! !9 63 4 455 ?69 7< 4 ! 454< 4 @ABCDDEFGBED@CHGAIDCHJEAHCHBE 63 4 455 ?9!K7! 5 969 7< 4 5 <7 ! T-4 months Defendants to serve answers to plaintiffs' product identification interrogatories and responses to plaintiffs' request for production of documents. 23 4 455 !9:!95 < !=6!9 4 ! 34 T - 3.5 months Plaintiffs to server fact and expert witness lists. >!5! 543! 49 6 9 < 63 4 L !6 4 4 5 63 4 455 5 < 4 ! 7 8! < 63! ! Defendants to me third party complaints; depositions of plaintifrs fact witness must be completed. T-3 months !!" >!5! <9:!5 < 4 ! ! 34 T-11 weeks Defendants serve fact witnesses lists. # !!" >!6 4 4 5 !5! ?5 < 4 ! ! 8!< 63! ! T-8weeks Depositions of defendants' fact witnesses to be completed. $ !!" 3 !6! ! ! 4< 3 != 4 4 5 !63 4 455 T-7weeks Independent medical examinations of the plaintiffs to % 2 MN OP QR 49 of 50 [* 49] ijklmÿjopÿqrstttustvq {lyli|lkÿjwxylz}ÿtquvtustvq INDEX &064' NO. 078 782000/2017 ()*+++,*+-( ~ÿ ÿ t BCDEFGÿIEJÿKLMNÿOLPIQKÿODEMNÿRSTUSTURVW Yfgh[iÿZ^h_ÿY^_ÿe 012345 6738 078 9 NYSCEF DOC. NO. 1 XYZ[\ÿY^_ÿ`abcccdbce` j[h[Xk[ZÿYfgh[ilÿc`decdbce` 064 NO. 078 782000/2017 9 INDEX 434 46 012345 9 RECEIVED NYSCEF: 06/26/2017 !"#$%&'"(" ) be completed. *"+", ,( ($ "-.""/&"0-( 12(," -"&$-( 3&' 2,(2++ ($ "-."(4"2-"/42!2('2 ( ) Defendants to serve expe'rt witness reports; plaintiffs to serve their exhibit lists. T-21 days *"+", ,( ($ "-.""/&"-( 12(," '2 ( ) T-19 days Defendants to serve expert witness lists. -2 '5-$6& "'"#(" ) *"+", ,( ($ "-.""/42!2( '2 ( ) T-14 days Trial groups selected. Defendants to serve exhibits lists. 72, '&-" (-2 ' , "(('"%",( 89:;<=<:8<> Final pre-trial and settlement conferem:e. T-7days ?6- "'"#(2$,#$%%",#" 3 "&$ 2(2$, +$-"/&"-(12(," " ($!"#$%&'"(" ) T Jury selection commences; depositions for expert witnesses to be completed. 3 27 @A 27 mcÿnoÿmc 50 of 50 [* 50]

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