Transfer Order from the United States Judicial Panel on Multidistrict Litigation: We conclude that the Northern District of Texas is an appropriate transferee district. IT IS ORDERED that the actions listed on Schedule A and pending outside the Northern District of Texas are transferred to the Northern District of Texas and, with the consent of that court, assigned to the Honorable Ada E. Brown for coordinated or consolidated pretrial proceedings. (twd) (Entered: 06/13/2024)

CASE MANAGEMENT ORDER #1: Prior to the initial status conference and an entry of Case Management Orders governing further pretrial proceedings in this case, the provisions of this Order shall govern the practice and procedure of those actions that are transferred to this Court by the Judicial Panel on Multidistrict Litigation. This Order shall also apply to any actions later filed in, removed to, or transferred to this Court ("tag-along actions"). If any attorneys wish to serve on the Plaintiff Steering Committee, they are instructed to file into the record an application with support regarding the position sought by 8/7/2024. The Court also instructs Defense Counsel to file into the record their positions on the necessity, if any, to designate lead defense counsel or a defense steering committee or both by 8/7/2024. (Ordered by Judge Ada Brown on 7/24/2024) (twd) (Entered: 07/24/2024)

CASE MANAGEMENT ORDER #2: The Court appoints the below leadership structure for Plaintiffs. See Organizational Structures, Ann. Manual Complex Lit. § 10.221 (4th ed.). The Court has reviewed the applications counsel submitted and concludes that all of the lawyers applying for leadership positions have satisfactory qualifications, credentials, and experience to serve in leadership roles in the litigation. See Courts Responsibilities, Ann. Manual Complex Lit. § 10.224 (4th ed.). (Ordered by Judge Ada Brown on 8/14/2024) (twd) (Entered: 08/15/2024)

CASE MANAGEMENT ORDER #3: NOTICE AND OPPORTUNITY TO BE HEARD REGARDING THE PROPOSED APPOINTMENT OF JUDGE W. ROYAL FURGESON, JR. (RET.) AS SPECIAL MASTER:

After reviewing this Order and Judge W. Royal Furgeson, Jr. (ret.)'s affidavit, the parties are required by 9/11/2024, to either (i) file their consent to the appointment of Judge W. Royal Furgeson, Jr. (ret.) as Special Master or (ii) file their objection to said appointment. (Ordered by Judge Ada Brown on 8/21/2024) (Attachments: # 1 J Furgeson Affidavit) (twd) (Entered: 08/21/2024)

CASE MANAGEMENT ORDER #4: GIVING NOTICE AND OPPORTUNITY TO BE HEARD REGARDING THE APPOINTMENT OF CRAIG BALL AS SPECIAL MASTER FOR ESI AND DISCOVERY:

After reviewing this Order and Craig Ball's affidavit, the parties are required by 9/11/2024, to either (i) file their consent to the appointment of Craig Ball as Special Master for ESI and Discovery or (ii) file their objection to said appointment. (Ordered by Judge Ada Brown on 8/21/2024) (Attachments: # 1 Craig Ball Affidavit) (twd) (Entered: 08/21/2024)

CASE MANAGEMENT ORDER #5: An Initial Case Management Conference is set for 9/18/2024, at 10:00 a.m. at 1100 Commerce Street, Room 1310 Dallas, Texas 75242-1003. The Court anticipates the conference shall last approximately two hours in total. Lead and liaison counsel shall be expected to attend in person along with defense counsel. Members of Plaintiffs Executive Committee and Steering Committee may attend in person, as desired. Others may attend remotely. Instructions on remote participation for the Initial Case Management Conference shall be circulated prior to the hearing. This Initial Case Management Conference is open to all Parties. (Ordered by Judge Ada Brown on 8/27/2024) (twd) (Main Document 14 replaced on 8/27/2024) (twd). Docket text modified on 8/27/2024 (twd). 

NOTICE of live-stream link for remote attendance of the 9/18/2024 Initial Case Management Conference set by [172] CASE MANAGEMENT ORDER #5. (twd)

CASE MANAGEMENT ORDER #6: In light of the Parties' respective consent and the Court's prior orders referenced herein, it is ORDERED that Judge W. Royal Furgeson, Jr. (Ret.) is appointed as special master in this multidistrict litigation action in accordance with Federal Rule of Civil Procedure 53. (Ordered by Judge Ada Brown on 9/24/2024) (twd) 

CASE MANAGEMENT ORDER #7: In light of the Parties' respective consent and the Court's prior orders referenced herein, it is ORDERED that Craig Ball is appointed as special master for ESI and discovery in this multidistrict litigation action in accordance with Federal Rule of Civil Procedure 53. (Ordered by Judge Ada Brown on 9/24/2024) (twd) 

CASE MANAGEMENT ORDER #9: A Second Case Management Conference is set for 11/20/2024 at 10:00 AM in US Courthouse, Courtroom 1310, 1100 Commerce Street, Dallas, TX 75242-1310 before Judge Ada Brown. The Court anticipates the conference shall last approximately two hours in total. Plaintiff's lead and liaison counsel shall be expected to attend in person along with defense counsel. Members of Plaintiff's Executive Committee and Steering Committee may attend in person, as desired. Others may attend remotely. Instructions on remote participation for the Second Case Management Conference shall be circulated prior to the hearing. This Second Case Management Conference is open to all Parties. (Ordered by Judge Ada Brown on 9/30/2024) (twd)