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SCHWIEDOP V, JOHN L-1125-14 CRANE SI.I 260 Margolis Edelstein Levy Konigsbet·g AD,J 1/11
SCHWIEDOP V, L-1125-14 LINCOLN ELECTRIC SI.I 262 Landman Corsi Levy Konigsberg GRANTED
L-IJ25-14 SCHWIEDOP V. RHEEM SI.J 233 Pascnrclla Divita Levy Konigsberg AD.J 1/11
SCIIWIEDOP V. VERONA L-1125-14 SUPPLY SIJ 259 Margolis Edelstein Levy Konigsberg ADJ 1/1 I L-598-18 SELVAGGIO V. WCD SIJ 26 Hoagland Longo Cohen Placitella GRANTED
lr2694-17 SENA V. CLYDE UNION SI.I 78 YES Kevin Grubb Weitz & Luxenberg adj 1/25/19
L-2694-17 SENA V. COOPER SIJ 292 YES Forman Watkins Weitz & Luxenberg adj 1/25/19
PROTECTIVE ORDER
L-2134-18 SNYDER V. PFIZER QUASHING DEP 926 YES McElrny Deutsch Belluck adj 1/25/19
GOLDBERG SEGALLA LLP DAVIDE. RUTKOWSKI, ESQ. (NJ 023782010) 1037 Raymond Boulevard Newark, New Jersey 07102 (973) 681-7000 Attorneys for Defendant McCORD CORPORATION
File No. 15270.058
DONNA L. BABICH, individually and as Administrator of the Estate of THEODORE D. BABICH,
Plaintiff, v.
3M COMP ANY f/k/a Minnesota Mining and Manufacturing Company, et al.,
Defendants.
I
FILED DEC O 7 2018
4\NA C. VlSCOMi, J.S.C.
SUPERIOR COURT OF NEW JERSEY LAW DIVISION: MIDDLESEX COUNTY DOCKET NO. MID-L-3922-15 AS
ASBESTOS LITIGATION
CIVIL ACTION
ORDER
THIS MATTER having been brought before the Court on the Motion of Goldberg
Segalla LLP, attorneys for Defendant McCord Corporation for Summary Judgment dismissing
Plaintiff's claims and any and all cross-claims; and the Court having previously dismissed all
claims and cross-claims against McCord Corporation based on any alleged post-1992 exposure
claims; and the Court having granted McCord Corporation permission to renew its motion as to
all remaining claims and cross-claims against McCord Corporation; and the Court having
considered the matter for good cause shown;
IT IS on this 3-: , 2018;
ORDERED that the Motion for Summary Judgment is hereby granted and that Plaintiffs'
remaining claims and any and all remaining cross-claims asserted against McCord Corporation
are hereby dismissed with prejudice; and it is further;
ORDERED that a copy of this Order shall be served upon all attorneys of record within
seven (7) days of the date hereof.
Opposed
✓ Unopposed
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Hon. Ana C. Viscomi, J.S.C.
"Having reviewed the above motion, I lind it to be meritorious on its face and is unopposed. Pursuant to R.1 :6-2, it therefore will be granted essentially for the reasons sot forth in !110 moving papers."
KENT & McBRIDE, P.C. By: THERESA M. MULLANEY, ESQ. ATTORNEY ID NO: 20941999 ONE ARIN PARK 1715 HIGHWAY 35
FILED DEC O 7 2018
ANA C. VISC0MI, J.S.C. SUITE 305 MIDDLETOWN, NJ 07748 (732) 326-1711
ATTORNEY FOR DEFENDANT: CHARLES A. WAGNER CO., INC.
FILE NO.: 354.71036
Louis Defeo and Barbara Defeo,
Plaintiffs,
V.
3M Co., f/k/a Minnesota Mining and Manufacturing Co., et al.,
Defendants.
SUPERIOR COURT OF NEW JERSEY LAW DIVISION - MIDDLESEX COUNTY
DOCKET NO. MID-L-4806-17 AS
CIVIL ACTION
ORDER GRANTING SUMMARY JUDGMENT TO DEFENDANT
CHARLES A. WAGNER CO., INC.
This matter having come before the Court on Motion of Kent & McBride, P.C.,
attorneys for defendant, Charles A. Wagner Co., Inc. and the Court having reviewed the
moving and opposition papers, if any, and for good cause having been shown;
IT IS on this "=/- , 2018;
ORDERED the motion of defendant, Charles A. Wagner Co., Inc. for summary
·udgment is hereby granted and that the Complaint, any amendments thereto, and any
Counterclaims and/or Cross-Claims of co-defendants are hereby dismissed with prejudice.
ORDERED that a copy of this Order shall be served upon plaintiffs counsel within
seven (7) days of the date hereof. ') J . ' Uvt,;:, . c/ £,,/,(:('l--~-~
Honorable Ana C. Viscomi, J.S.C.
"Having reviewed the above motion, I find it to be meritorious on its face and is unopposed. Pursuant to R.1 :6-2, it therefore will be granted essentially for the reasons set forth In tho moving papers,"
SZAFERMAN, LAKIND, BLUMSTEIN & BLADER P.C.
101 Grovers Mill Road, Suite 200 Lawrenceville, N.J. 08648 (609) 275-0400 By: Robert E. Lytle (ID #046331990)
SIMON GREENSTONE PANATIER, P.C. 1201 Elm Street, Suite 3400 Dallas, TX 75270 (214) 276-7680 By: Leah Kagan (ID #013602009)
Attorneys for Plaintiffs
APRIL DEJESUS and EDWIN DEJESUS,
Plaintiffs,
v.
BRENNTAG NORTH AMERICA, INC. (sued individually and as successor-in-interest to MINERAL PIGMENT SOLUTIONS, INC. and as successor-in-interest to WHITTAKER CLARK & DANIELS, INC.), et al
Defendants.
FILED DEC O 7 ZUM
ANA C. VISCOMI, J.S.C.
SUPERIOR COURT OF NEW JERSEY LAW DIVISION, MIDDLESEX COUNTY
DOCK.ET NO.: MID-L- 6247 -18AS
Civil Action - Asbestos Litigation
ORDER FOR PRO HAC VICE ADMISSION OF
DAVID GREENSTONE, ESQ.
This matter having been opened to the Court on behalf of Plaintiffs, April DeJ esns and
Edwin DeJesus, by Szaferman, Lakind, Blumstein & Blader, P.C. (Robert E. Lytle, Esq.,
appearing), notice to all counsel of record; and this Comi having considered the moving papers,
in which it is stated that Plaintiffs have a long-standing relationship with David Greenstone, Esq.
~emlx.xlT IS ON TIITS ?' day of Ne, ~er 2018;
ORDERED that David Greenstone, Esq. be and is hereby admitted pro hac vice in this
matter; and
IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that David Greenstone, Esq.:
2803303.1
1. Shall abide by the New Jersey Rules of Court, including all disciplinary rules, R.
1 :20-1, R. 1 :28-2 and R. 1 :28B-1 ( e );
2. Shall consent to the appointment of the Clerk of the New Jersey Supreme Court as
the agent upon whom service of process may be made for all actions against him that may mise
out of his participation in this matter;
3. Shall notify the Comi immediately of any matter affecting him standing at the bar
of any other comi;
4. Shall have all pleadings, briefs, and other papers filed with the Comi signed by an
attorney of record authorized to practice in this State, who shall be held responsible for them, the
conduct of the cause and the admitted attorney herein;
5. Shall abide by any further requirements concerning his patiicipation in this matter
as the comi from time to time deems necessmy;
6. Cannot be designated as trial counsel; and
IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that:
1. No adjomnment or delay in discovery, motions, trial, or any other proceeding
shall occur or be requested by reason of the inability of David Greenstone to be in attendance.
2. David Greenstone shall, within ten (10) days, comply with R. 1 :20-1 (b ), R. 1 :28-2
and R. 1 :28B-1 ( e) by paying the appropriate fees to the Disciplinary Oversight Committee, to the
Lawyers Assistance Program and the New Jersey Fund for Client Protection and submit an
affidavit of compliance no later than F ebrumy 1 of each year thereafter.
3. Automatic termination of pro hac vice admission will occur for failure to make
the required annual payment to the Disciplinary Oversight Connnittee, the Lawyers Assistance
2803303. l
Program and the New Jersey Lawyer's Fund for Client Protection. Proof of such payment, after
filing proof of the initial payment, shall be made no later than F ebrumy 1 of each yem- thereafter.
4. Noncompliance with any of these requirements shall constitute grounds for
removal.
5. A copy of this Order shall be served on all parties within seven (7) days.
__ Opposed
/ Unopposed
2803303. J
I HON. ANA C. VISCOMI, J.S.C.
SZAFERMAN, LAK.IND, BLUMSTEIN & BLADER P.C.
101 Grovers Mill Road, Suite 200 Lawrenceville, N.J. 08648 (609) 275-0400 By: Robert E. Lytle (ID #046331990)
SIMON GREENSTONE PANATIER, P.C. 1201 Elm Street, Suite 3400 Dallas, TX 75270 (214) 276-7680 By: Leab Kagan (ID #013602009)
Attorneys for Plaintiffs
APRIL DEJESUS and EDWIN DEJESUS,
Plaintiffs,
v.
BRENNTAG NORTH AMERICA, INC. (sued individually and as successor-in-interest to MINERAL PIGMENT SOLUTIONS, INC. and as successor-in-interest to WHITTAKER CLARK & DANIELS, INC.), et al
Defendants.
FILED DEC O 7 2Ultl
ANA C. VISCOM/, J.S.C.
SUPERIOR COURT OF NEW JERSEY LAW DIVISION, MIDDLESEX COUNTY
DOCKET NO.: MID-L- 6247 -18AS
Civil Action - Asbestos Litigation
ORDER FOR PRO HAC VICE ADMISSION OF
CHRISTOPHER P ANATIER, ESQ.
This matter having been opened to the Comi on behalf of Plaintiffs, April DeJesus and
Edwin DeJesus, by Szaferman, Lakind, Blumstein & Blader, P.C. (Robert E. Lytle, Esq.,
appearing), notice to all counsel of record; and this Court having considered the moving papers,
in which it is stated that Plaintiffs have a long-standing relationship with Christopher Panatier,
Esq. w~r-IT IS ON THIS _3:_ day of Ho. lllller 2018;
ORDERED that C!U'istopher Panatier, Esq. be and is hereby admitted pro hac vice in this
matter; and
2803303.1
IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that Christopher Panatier, Esq.:
1. Shall abide by the New Jersey Rules of Court, including all disciplinary rules, R.
1:20-1, R. 1:28-2 and R. 1:28B-l(e);
2. Shall consent to the appointment of the Clerk of the New Jersey Supreme Court as
the agent upon whom service of process may be made for all actions against him that may arise
out of his participation in this matter;
3. Shall notify the Court immediately of any matter affecting his standing at the bar
of any other court;
4. Shall have all pleadings, briefs, and other papers filed with the Court signed by an
attorney of record authorized to practice in this State, who shall be held responsible for them, the
conduct of the cause and the admitted attorney herein:
5. Shall abide by any further requirements concerning his participation in this maner
as the court from time to time deems necessaiy;
6. Cannot be designated as trial counsel; and
IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that:
1. No adjournment or delay in discovery, motions, trial, or any other proceeding
shall occur or be requested by reason of the inability of Christopher Panatier to be in attendance.
2. Christopher Panatier shall, within ten (10) days, comply with R. 1 :20-1 (b ), R.
1 :28-2 ai1d R. I :28B-1 ( e) by paying the appropriate fees to the Disciplinary Oversight
ConJ111ittee, to the Lawyers Assistance Program ai1d the New Jersey Fund for Client Protection
and submit an affidavit of compliance no later than February 1 of each year thereafter.
3. Automatic termination of pro hac vice admission will occur for failure to make
the required annual payment to the Disciplinary Oversight Connnittee, the Lawyers Assistance
2803303.l
Program and the New Jersey Lawyer's Fund for Client Protection. Proof of such payment, after
filing proof of the initial payment, shall be made no later than February I of each year thereafter.
4. Noncompliance with any of these requirements shall constitute grounds for
removal.
5. A copy of this Order shall be served on all parties within seven (7) days.
__ Opposed
__j_ Unopposed
2803303.1
HON. ANA C. VISCOMI, J.S.C.
SZAFERMAN, LAKIND, BLUMSTEIN & BLADER P.C.
101 Grovers Mill Road, Suite 200 Lawrenceville, N.J. 08648 (609) 275-0400 By: Robert E. Lytle (ID #046331990)
SIMON GREENSTONE PANA TIER, P.C. 1201 Elm Street, Suite 3400 Dallas, TX 75270 (214) 276-7680 By: Leah Kagan (ID #013602009)
Attorneys for Plaintiffs
APRIL DEJESUS and EDWIN DEJESUS,
Plaintiffs,
v.
BRENNTAG NORTH AMERICA, INC. (sued individually and as successor-in-interest to MINERAL PIGMENT SOLUTIONS, INC. and as successor-in-interest to WHITTAKER CLARK & DANIELS, INC.), et al
Defendants.
FILED DEC O 7 2018
ANA C. VISCOMI, J.S.C.
SUPERIOR COURT OF NEW JERSEY LAW DIVISION - MIDDLESEX COUNTY
DOCKET NO.: MID-L- 6247 -18AS
Civil Action - Asbestos Litigation
ORDER FOR PRO HAC VICE ADMISSION OF
JAY STUEMKE, ESQ.
This matter having been opened to the Comi on behalf of Plaintiffs, April DeJesus and
Edwin DeJesus, by Szaferman, Lakind, Blumstein & Blader, P.C. (Robert E. Lytle, Esq.,
appearing), to all counsel ofrecord; and this Court having considered the moving papers, in
which it is stated that Plaintiffs have a long-standing relationship with Jay Stuemke, Esq. ue.c,-e-<Y' ~ r'
<WI ' IT IS ON THIS '=f' day ofl>FS. Clirl'i"..,, 2018;
ORDERED that Jay Stuemke, Esq. be and is hereby admitted pro hac vice in this matter;
and
2803303. l
IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that Jay Stuemke, Esq.:
I. Shall abide by the New Jersey Rules of Court, including all disciplinary rules, R.
I :20-1, R. I :28-2 and R. I :28B-l ( e );
2. Shall consent to the appointment of the Clerk of the New Jersey Supreme Court as
the agent upon whom service of process may be made for all actions against him that may arise
out of his pmiicipation in this matter;
3. Shall notify the Comi immediately of any matter affecting his standing at the bar
of any other court;
4. Shall have all pleadings, b1iefs, and other papers filed with the Court signed by an
attorney ofrecord authmized to practice in this State, who shall be held responsible for them, the
conduct of the cause and the admitted attorney herein;
5. Shall abide by any further requirements concerning his pmiicipation in this matter
as the court from time to time deems necessary;
6. Cannot be designated as trial counsel; and
IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that:
I. No adjournment or delay in discovery, motions, trial, or any other proceeding
shall occur or be requested by reason of the inability of Jay Stuemke to be in attendance.
2. Jay Stuemke shall, within ten (10) days, comply with R. 1 :20-l(b), R. I :28-2 and
R. I :28B- l ( e) by paying the appropriate fees to the Disciplinary Oversight Committee, to the
Lawyers Assistance Progrmn and the New Jersey Fund for Client Protection and submit an
affidavit of compliance no later than February I of each year thereafter.
3. Automatic termination of pro hac vice admission will occur for failure to make
the required mmual payment to the Disciplinary Oversight Committee, the Lawyers Assistance
2803303. l
Program and the New Jersey Lawyer's Fund for Client Protection. Proof of such payment, after
filing proof of the initial payment, shall be made no later than February I of each year thereafter.
4. Noncompliance with any of these requirements shall constitute grounds for
removal.
5. A copy of this Order shall be served on all parties within seven (7) days.
__ Opposed
_j___ Unopposed
2803303.1
HON. ANA C. VISCOMI, J.S.C.
SZAFERMAN, LAKIND, BLUMSTEIN & BLADER P.C.
101 Grovers Mill Road, Suite 200 Lawrenceville, N.J. 08648 (609) 275-0400 By: Robert E. Lytle (ID #046331990)
SIMON GREENSTONE PANA TIER, P.C. 1201 Elm Street, Suite 3400 Dallas, TX 75270 (214) 276-7680 By: Leah Kagan (ID #013602009)
Attorneys for Plaintiffs
APRIL DEJESUS and EDWIN DEJESUS,
Plaintiffs,
v.
BRENNTAG NORTH AMERICA, INC. (sued , individually and as successor-in-interest to i MINERAL PIGMENT SOLUTIONS, INC. !,':,,',,,_!: and as successor-in-interest to WHITTAKER CLARI( & DANIELS, INC.), et al
Defendants.
FILED DEC O 7 2018
ANA C. VISCOMI, J.S.C.
SUPERIOR COURT OF NEW JERSEY LAW DIVISION, MIDDLESEX COUNTY
DOCKET NO.: MID-L- 6247-18AS
Civil Action - Asbestos Litigation
ORDER FOR PRO HAC VICE ADMISSION OF
GEORGETTE ODEN, ESQ.
This matter having been opened to the Comi on behalf of Plaintiffs, April DeJesus and
Edwin DeJesus, by Szaferman, Lakind, Blumstein & Blader, P.C. (Robe1i E. Lytle, Esq.,
appearing), notice to all counsel of record; and this Comi having considered the moving papers,
in which it is stated that Plaintiffs have a long-standing relationship with Georgette Oden, Esq.
"" Dec~ IT IS ON THIS 3__ day ofNs, ember 2018;
ORDERED fuat Georgette Oden, Esq. be and is hereby admitted pro hac vice in this
matter; and
IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that Georgette Oden, Esq.:
1. Shall abide by the New Jersey Rules of Court, including all disciplinary rules,
R. 1:20-1, R. 1:28-2 and R. l:28B-l(e);
2803303.1
2. Shall consent to the appointment of the Clerk of the New Jersey Supreme Court as
the agent upon whom service of process may be made for all actions against her that may arise
out of her participation in this matter;
3. Shall notify the Court immediately of any matter affecting her standing at the bar
of any other court;
4. Shall have all pleadings, briefs, and other papers filed with the Court signed by an
attorney of record authorized to practice in this State, who shall be held responsible for them, the
conduct of the cause and the admitted attorney herein;
5. Shall abide by any further requirements concerning her participation in this matter
as the court from time to time deems necessary;
6. Cannot be designated as trial counsel; and
IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that:
I. No adjournment or delay in discovery, motions, trial, or any other proceeding
shall occur or be requested by reason of the inability of Georgette Oden to be in attendance.
2. Georgette Oden shall, within ten (10) days, comply with R. 1 :20-1 (b ), R. I :28-2
and R. 1 :28B-l(e) by paying the appropriate fees to the Disciplinmy Oversight Committee, to the
Lawyers Assistance Program and the New Jersey Fund for Client Protection and submit an
affidavit of compliance no later than February 1 of each year thereafter.
3. Automatic termination of pro hac vice admission will occur for failure to make
the required annual payment to the Disciplinmy Oversight Committee, the Lawyers Assistance
Progrmn and the New Jersey Lawyer's Fund for Client Protection. Proof of such payment, after
filing proof of the initial payment, shall be made no later than Februmy 1 of each year thereafter.
4. Noncompliance with any of these requirements shall constitute grounds for
removal. 2803303.1
5. A copy of this Order shall be served on all parties within seven (7) days.
__ Opposed
___j_ Unopposed
2803303.1
HON. ANA C. VISCOMI, J.S.C.
WILENTZ, GOLDMAN & SPITZER, P.A. 90 Woodbridge Center Drive P.O. Box 10 Woodbridge, New Jersey 07095 (732) 636-8000
FILED DECO 7 2018
Attorneys for Plaintiff LYNNE M. KIZIS, ESQ. (ID No. 037831987) ANA(;,lflSCOMl,J.S.C.
---------------------------------------x BARBARA ELLSWORTH and RICHARD
SUPERIOR COURT OF NEW JERSEY LAW DIVISION-MIDDLESEX COUNTY DOCKET No. MID-L-5641-18AS
ASBESTOS LITIGATION
Civil Action
ORDER
THIS MATTER having been opened to the Court upon the motion of
Wilentz, Goldman & Spitzer, P.A., counsel for Plaintiffs, and the Court
having considered the moving papers, and for other good and just cause
shown;
IT IS on the '""=t-;-h day of -C~exr.~ , 2018;
ORDERED that Plaintiffs are hereby granted leave to file and
serve an Amended Complaint, as set forth in the accompanying Certification,
to name F.W. Webb Company, individually, as successor to and doing business
as Lincoln Supply Company, as an additional defendant; and
IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that all Defendants who have been served
with the motion papers shall be deemed to have been served with the Amended
Complaint and Defendants' previously filed Answers and Cross-Claims shall be
deemed responsive to the amended pleadings; and
IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that a copy of this Order be served upon
all counsel of record within":::+- days of the date of its entry.
ANA C. VISCOMI, J.s.c:
#10255136.1 (167675.002)
WILENTZ, GOLDMAN & SPITZER, P.A. 90 Woodbridge Center Drive P.O. Box 10 Woodbridge, New Jersey 07095 (732) 636-8000 Attorneys for Plaintiff LYNNE M. KIZIS, ESQ. (ID No. 037831987)
---------------------------------------x RICHARD ELLSWORTH;
SUPERIOR COURT OF NEW JERSEY LAW DIVISION-MIDDLESEX COUNTY DOCKET No. MID-L-4846-18AS
ASBESTOS LITIGATION
Civil Action
ORDER
THIS MATTER having been opened to the Court upon the motion of
Wilentz, Goldman & Spitzer, P.A., counsel for Plaintiff, and the Court
having considered the moving papers, and for other good and just cause
shown;
IT IS on the i'--\h day of ~e.M~ , 2018;
ORDERED that Plaintiff is hereby granted leave to file and serve
an Amended Complaint, as set forth in the accompanying Certification, to
name F.W. Webb Company, individually, as successor to and doing business as
Lincoln Supply Company, as an additional defendant; and
IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that all Defendants who have been served
with the motion papers shall be deemed to have been served with the Amended
Complaint and Defendants' previously filed Answers and Cross-Claims shall be
deemed responsive to the amended pleadings; and
IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that a copy of this Order be served upon
all counsel of record within days of the date of its entry.
ANA C. VISCOMI, J.S.C.
#10255066.1 (167232.002)
40090-00106-PCJ
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MARSHALL, DENNEHEY, WARNER, COLEMAN & GOGGIN BY: Paul C. Johnson, Esquire - NJ Attorney ID#: 023861991 Woodland Falls Corporate Park
FILED DEC O 7 2018
ANA C. VISCOMI, J.S.C.
200 Lake Drive East lil Suite 300 Cherry Hill, NJ 08002 ir 856-414-6000 @856-414-6077 @ [email protected] Attorney for Defendant(s), Insulation Materials Corporation PETER B. GARDNER AND JANET A. SUPERIOR COURT OF NEW JERSEY GARDNER, HIS WIFE LAW DIVISION
MIDDLESEX COUNTY Plaintiff(s), ASBESTOS LITIGATION
vs.
A.W. CHESTERTON COMPANY, ET AL
Defendant(s).
DOCKETNO.: MID-L-3140-16-AS
CIVIL ACTION
ORDER GRANTING MOTION FOR SUMMARY JUDGMENT ON BEHALF OF DEFENDANT, INSULATION MATERIALS
CORPORATION
This matter having come before the Court on Motion of Marshall, Dennehey, Warner,
Coleman & Goggin, attorneys for defendant, Insulation Materials Corporation, and the Court
having reviewed the moving and opposition papers, if any, and for good cause shown;
IT IS ON THIS __ '-=t,~-11/\----DA Y OF _'7):_i_c-e,,,,-y, __ ~ ____ ~ 2018,
ORDERED the Motion of Defendant, Insulation Materials Corporation, for Summary
Judgment is hereby granted and that the Complaint and any Cross-Claims against Insulation
Materials Corporation are hereby dismissed with prejudice.
ORDERED that a copy of this Order shall be served on all counsel within seven (7) days
of the date hereof. ;
~ (?_ r,//~~~c HONORABLE ANA C. VISCOMI, J.S.C.
"Having reviewed the above motion, I find it to be meritorious on its face and is unopposed. Pursuant to R.1 :6-2, it therefore will be granted essentially for the reasons set forth in the moving papers."
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WILBRAHAM, LAWLER & BUBA By: John S. Howarth, Esq. (Atty# 037821992)
Keith D. Babula, Esq. (Atty # 006232004) 30 Washington Ave., Suite B3 FILED
DEC O 7 2018
~ C. VISCOMI, J.S.C.
Haddonfield, NJ 08033-3341 (856) 795-4422 Air and Liquid Systems Corp., as successor by merger to Buffalo Pumps, Inc.
SANDOR and ELEANOR GONCZLIK,
Plaintiffs, v.
AIR AND LIQUID SYSTEMS CORP. AS SUCCESSOR BY MERGER TO BUFFALO PUMPS, INC., et al.,
Defendants.
SUPERIOR COURT OF NEW JERSEY LAW DIVISION MIDDLESEX COUNTY
NO. MID-L-0451-18 AS
CIVIL ACTION ASBESTOS LITIGATION
ORDERFORSUMMARYJUDGMENTBY DEFENDANT, AIR AND LIQUID SYSTEMS CORP., AS SUCCESSOR BY MERGER TO BUFFALO PUMPS, INC.
This matter having come before the Court by Motion of Wilbraham, Lawler & Buba,
attorneys for Defendant, Air and Liquid Systems Corp., as successor by merger to Buffalo Pumps,
Inc., and the Court having reviewed the moving and opposition papers, if any, and for good cause
shown:
IT IS ON THIS '\-:f-\h day of Dz.ceYhfa.e.x 2018,
ORDERED that the motion of Defendant, Air and Liquid Systems Corp., as successor
by merger to Buffalo Pumps, Inc., for summary judgment is hereby granted, and the Complaint
and any Counterclaims and Cross-Claims are hereby dismissed with prejudice.
ORDERED that a copy of this Order shall be served on all counsel within seven (7) days
of the date hereof.
---;,'--- Opposed ~ Unopposed
Hon. Ana C. Viscomi, J.S.C
"Having reviewed the above motion, I find it to be meritorious on its face and is unopposed. Pursuant to R.1 :6-2, it therefore will be granted essentially for tile reasons set forth in U1c moving papers."
RAWLE & HENDERSON LLP
John C. McMeekin II, Esquire, #036331997 Linda Dobbins, Esquire, # 020511996 The Widener Building, 16th Floor One South Penn Square Philadelphia, PA 19107 (215) 575-4200 Attorneys for Defendant American Biltrite Inc.
SANDOR GONCZLIK AND ELEANOR GONCZLIK,
Plaintiffs,
v.
AMERICAN BIL TRITE INC., et al.
Defendants.
SUPERIOR COURT OF NEW JERSEY LAW DIVISION: MIDDLESEX COUNTY
DOCKET NO. MID-L-0451-18 AS
ASBESTOS MOTION
CIVIL ACTION
FILED DECO 7 2018
ANAC. VISOOMl,J.S.C
ORDER FOR SUMMARY JUDGMENT FOR AMERICAN BILTRITE INC.
This matter having come before the Court on Motion of Rawle & Henderson LLP, attorneys
for Defendant American Biltrite Inc., and the Court having reviewed the moving and opposition
papers, if any, and for good cause shown;
IT IS ON THIS -#' DAY OF U«.e:<;-,,li,ur 2018;
ORDERED the motion of Defendant American Biltrite Inc. for summary judgment is
hereby granted and the Complaint and any Counterclaims and Cross-Claims are hereby dismissed
with prejudice.
ORDERED that a copy of this Order shall be served on all counsel within seven (7) days
of the date hereof.
~--Opposed_{_ Unopposed
12184131-1
Honorable Ana C. Viscomi, J.S.C.
"Having reviewed tile above motion, I find it to be meritorious on its face and is unopposed. Pursuant to R.1 :6-2, it therefore will be granlcd essentially for tile reasons set forth in the movinn papers."
CARUSO SMITH PICINI PC Nicholas Albano III, Esq. Attorney ID No.: NJ041461998 60 Route 46 East Fairfield, New Jersey 07004 (973) 667-6000 Attorneys for Defendant,
CertainTeed Corporation
SANDOR GONCZLIK and ELEANOR GONCZLIK,
Plaintiffs, vs.
AMERICAN BILTRITE, INC., et al.,
Defendants.
FILED DECO 7 2018
,>~i,> A '"I ,v,; .,.,.,,. "· ~:.SvuMII,, JLltC.
SUPERIOR COURT OF NEW JERSEY LAW DIVISION: MIDDLESEX COUNTY DOCKET NO. MID- L-451-ISAS
Civil Action
ORDER FOR SUMMARY
JUDGMENT FOR DEFENDANT
Titis matter having come before the Court on motion of Caruso Smith Picini, PC., attorneys
for Defendant, CertainTeed Corporation, and the Court having reviewed the moving and opposition
papers, if any, and for good cause shown;
IT IS ON THIS _~ ___ DAY OF_~==_e_m_'(o..tf:::..._'------' 2018,
ORDERED the motion of CertainTeed Corporation, for summary judgment is hereby
granted and the Complaint and any Counterclaims and Cross-Claims are hereby dismissed with
prejudice.
ORDERED that a copy of this Order shall be served on all counsel within seven (7) days
of the date hereof.
Pap7rs Considered: ✓ Moving Papers
Opposing Papers
HONORABLE ANA C. VISCOMI, J.S.C.
"Having reviewed ti1e abovo motion, I lincl ii to be meritorious on its face and is unopposflcl. Pursuant to R.1 :6-2, it therefore will be granted essentially for the reasons sot torll1 in the moving papers."
REILLY, MCDEVITT & HENRICH, P.C. BY: PATRICIA M. HENRICH, ESQUIRE ATTORNEY ID. NOS. 020091997 BY: MICHELLE B. CAPPUCCIO, ESQUIRE ATTORNEY ID. NOS. 071112013 3 EXECUTIVE CAMPUS, SUITE 310 CHERRY HILL, NJ 08002 (856) 317-7180
OUR FILE NO.: 740-1021
SANDOR GONCZLIK AND ELEANOR GONCZLIK,
PLAINTIFF(S),
V ..
GOULD ELECTRONICS INC., ET AL.,
DEFENDANT(S).
ATTORNEY FOR DEFENDANT, GOULD ELECTRONICS INC.
FILED ~-,''AN'At.',isn~tJIJ'.i~
SUPERIOR COURT OF NEW JERSEY LAW DIVISION MIDDLESEX COUNTY
DOCKET NO.: MID-L-451-18 AS
CIVIL ACTION
ORDER
This matter comes before the Court on Motion of Reilly, McDevitt & Henrich,
P.C., attorneys for Defendant, Gould Electronics Inc. and the Court having reviewed the
moving and opposition papers, if any, and for good cause shown;
It is on this ~ day of \)e{,-exv, '0-<Y 2018, ORDERED
that the motion of Defendant, Gould Electronics Inc., for Summary Judgment is hereby
granted and the Complaint and any Counterclaims and Cross-Claims are hereby
dismissed with prejudice; and it is
FURTHER ORDERED that a copy of this Order shall be served on all counsel
within seven (7) days of the date hereof.
Honorable Ana C. Viscomi, J.S.C.
"Having reviewed the above motion, I find it to be meritorious on its face and is unopposed. Pursuant to R.1 :6-2, it therefore will be granted essentially for the reasons set forth in tho moving papers."
PASCARELLA DIVITA, PLLC 2137 Route 35, Suite 290 Holmdel, New Jersey 07733 732) 837-9019 Madelyn Iulo -Attorney ID: 025051998
FILED DEC O 7 2018
ANA C. VISCOMI, J.S.C.
Attorneys for: Ingersoll Rand Company i/s/h/a Ingersoll-Rand Company (individually and as successor in interest to Aldrich Pump Company and Terry Steam Turbine Company)
IN THE MATTER OF ASBESTOS LITIGATION VENDED IN MIDDLESEX COUNTY
SANDOR GONCZLIK AND ELEANOR GONCZLIK,
Plaintiff(s), vs.
AMERICAN BIL TRITE, et al.,
Defendants.
SUPERIOR COURT OF NEW JERSEY LAW DIVISION: MIDDLESEX COUNTY
DOCKET NO. L-0451-18 AS
CIVIL ACTION ASBESTOS LITIGATION
ORDER
THIS MATTER having come before the Court on Motion of Pascarella DiVita, PLLC
and the Court having reviewed the moving and opposition papers, if any, and for good cause
shown;
IT IS ON THIS '9-- DAY OF D=.. ,2018; --~--
ORDERED that the Motion of Defendant, Ingersoll Rand Company, for Summary Judgment
is hereby granted and the Complaint and any Counterclaims and Cross-Claims are hereby dismissed
with prejudice.
ORDERED that a copy of this Order shall be served on all counsel within seven (7) days
of the date hereof.
Opposed __ Unopposed J Honorable Ana C. Viscomi, J.S.C.
"Having roviewod the above motion, I find it to be meritorious on its face and is unopposed. Pursuant to R.1 :6-2, it therefore will be granted essentially for the reasons set forth in the moving papers."
}
) 40802.00262 MARSHALL DENNEHEY WARNER COLEMAN & GOGGIN By: A1ihur D. Bromberg, Esq. FILED
DECO 7 2018
~AC. VISOOMI, J.S.C.
Attorney I.D. No. 001931979 425 Eagle Rock Avenue, Suite 302 Roseland, NJ 07068 ~973-618-4100 ~973-618-0685 § [email protected] ATTORNEYS FOR DEFENDANT - Leviton Manufacturing Co., Inc.
SANDOR GONCZLIK AND ELEANOR GONCZLIK,
Plaintiffs
SUPERIOR COURT OF NEW JERSEY LAW DIVISION : MIDDLESEX COUNTY DOCKETNO.: MID-L-0451-18AS ASBESTOS LITIGATION
Civil Action
(!I
v. ORDER ENTERING SUMMARY JUDGMENT
IN FAVOR OF DEFENDANT LEVITON MANUFACTURING CO., INC.
AMERICAN BILTRITE, INC., ET AL.,
Defendants
THIS MATTER having come before the Court on motion of Marshall Dennehey Warner
Coleman & Goggin, attorneys for Defendant Leviton Manufacturing Co., Inc., and the Comi having
reviewed the moving and opposition papers, as well as oral argument, if any, and for good cause
shown;
IT IS ON THIS "-f""" DAY OF Ve.t.eD"\~\J . 2018,
ORDERED that the motion of Defendant, Leviton Manufacturing Co., Inc. for Summary
Judgment is hereby granted and the Complaint and any Counterclaims and Crossclaims are hereby
dismissed with prejudice; and it is further
ORDERED that a copy of the within Order shall be served on all counsel of record within
seven (7) days of the date hereof.
_ Opposed / Unopposed Honorable Ana C. Viscomi, J.S.C.
"Having reviewed the above motion, I find it to be meritorious on its face and is unopposed. Pursuant to R.1 :6-2, it thernforo will be granted essentially for the reasons set forth in the moving papers."
McGIV~,EY, I<LUGER & COOK, P.C. Derrick A. Grant, Esq. (I.D. No. 165052015) 18 Columbia Turnpike, 3rd Floor Florham Park, NJ 07932 973-822-1110
FILED DEC O 7 2018
ANA Cl- VISCOMI, J.S.C.
Attorneys for Defendant, The Nash Engineering Company
505-4555
SANDOR GONCZLJK AND ELEANOR SUPERIOR COURT OF NEW JERSEY GONCZLIK, LAW DIVISION: MIDDLESEX COUNTY
Plaintiffs,
V.
AMERICAN BILTRITE, INC., et al.,
Defendants.
DOCKET NO.: MID-L-451-ISAS
Civil Action Asbestos Litigation
ORDER
THIS MATTER having been opened to the Comi by application of Defendant, The
Nash Engineering Company, by and through its attorneys, McGivney, !Guger & Cook, P.C., for
an Order granting summary judgment in favor of The Nash Engineering Company, and the Court
having read the submissions of counsel and considered the oral arguments presented, if any, and
for good cause having been shown,
IT IS on this ~ day of :SXS:.-e.n,-.~ 2018;
ORDERED that the Motion for Sunnnary Judgment of Defendant, The Nash
Engineering Company, is hereby GRANTED and that Plaintiff's claims and any and all cross
claims asserted against The Nash Engineering Company are hereby dismissed with prejudice;
and it is further;
ORDERED that a copy of this Order shall be served upon all attorneys of record within
seven (7) days of the date hereof.
Opposed ----:J- Unopposed
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Honorable Ana C. Viscomi, J.S.C.
"Having reviowod the above motion, I find it to bo meritorious on its face and is unopposed. Pursuant to R.1 :6-2, it therefore will be granted essentially for tile rensons set fortll in tllo moving papers."
HARRIS BEACH PLLC
I I
David H. Kochman - New Jersey Attorney ID Number 047731998 100 Wall Street, 23 rd Floor
FILED DEC O 7 2018
ANA C. VISCOMl, J.S.C.
New York, New York 10005 (212) 687-0100 Attorneys for Defendant PROGRESS LIGHTING, INC.
IN RE ASBESTOS LITIGATION VENUED IN MIDDLESEX COUNTY
SANDOR GONCZLIK and ELEANOR GONCZLIK,
Plaintiffs,
-against-
AMERICAN BILTRITE, et al.
Defendants.
SUPERIOR COURT OF NEW JERSEY LAW DIVISION MIDDLESEX COUNTY
Docket#: MID-L-0045 l-l 8AS
ASBESTOS LITIGATION Civil Action
ORDER
THIS MATTER having come before the Comi on Motion of Harris Beach PLLC,
attorneys for defendant Progress Lighting, Inc. and the Court having reviewed the moving and
opposition papers, if any, and for good cause shown:
IT IS on this ~-1-\'\ , 2018;
ORDERED that the Motion for Summary Judgment filed on behalf of Progress Lighting,
Inc. is hereby GRANTED; and the Complaint and any Cross-Claims and Counter-Claims are
hereby DISMISSED WITH PREJUDICE; and it is further
ORDERED that a copy of this Order shall be served on all counsel within seven (7) days
of the date hereof.
Honorable Ana C. Viscomi, J.S.C
"Having reviewed the above motion, I find it to be· meritorious on its face and is unopposed. Pursuant to R.1 :6-2, it therefore will be granted essentially for the rensons set forth in tho moving papers."
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// V GIBBONS P.C. By: Stephen J. Finley, Esquire NJ Attorney Identification No.: 036722005 One Logan Square 130 N. 18th Street, Suite 1210 Philadelphia, PA 19103-2769 (215) 446-6265 Attorneys for Defendant, Kerr Corporation
JOEL HERNANDEZ ALVAREZ, AS EXECUTOR OF THE ESTATE OF RAUL
HERNANDEZ ESTRADA, DECEASED
Plaintiffs,
v.
A.W. CHESTERTON COMPANY, et al.,
Defendants.
FILED DEC 07 2018
ANA C. VISCOMI, J.S.C.
I
SUPERIOR COURT OF NEW JERSEY
LAW DIVISION
MIDDLESEX COUNTY
DOCKET NO. MID-L-5366-17AS
CIVIL ACTION
ASBESTOS LITIGATION
ORDER GRANTING DEFENDANT KERR CORPORATION'S MOTION
FORSUMMARYJUDGMENT
This matter having come before the Court upon the Motion of Gibbons P.C., attorneys for
Defendant, Kerr Corporation ("Kerr"), and the Court having reviewed the moving and opposition
papers, if any, and for good cause shown;
IT IS on this __ -q;----'---::lh--- day of '&c,e_YV\'1>-<-,Y, 2018,
ORDERED that Kerr's Motion for Summary Judgment is granted and the Complaint,
and any amendments thereto, together with any Cross-Claims and Counterclaims, are dismissed
with prejudice; and
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ORDERED that a copy of this Order shall be served on all counsel within seven (7) days
of the date hereof.
~- Opposed __j__ Unopposed
2
Honorable Ana C. Viscomi, J.S.C.
"Having reviewed the above motion, I find it to be meritorious on its face and is unopposed. Pursuant to R.1 :6-2, it thorc➔fore will be granted essentially for t11e rev.~ons set 101th in tho moving papers."
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TROUTMANSANDERSLLP Richard P. O'Leary, Esq. (NJ Bar ID No. 012841981) 875 Third Avenue New York, New York 10022 (212) 704-6000 Attorneys for Defendant Mestek, Inc., individually and as successor to Hydrothenn, Inc. and as successor to H.B. Smith Company (properly named as Mestek, Inc.)
DIANE S. DAVIDSON, as Executor of the Estate of her brother, GERALD HICSW A and individual heirs of the Estate of GERALD HICSWA,
Plaintiffs, vs.
3M CORPORATION £'k/a Minnesota Mining and Manufacturing, et al.
Defendants.
FILED DEC O 7 20.18
ANA C. VISCOMI, J.S.C.
SUPERIOR COURT OF NEW JERSEY LAW DIVISION MIDDLESEX COUNTY
DOCKET NO.: MID-L-3117-16 AS
CIVIL ACTION
ASBESTOS LITIGATION
ORDER
This matter having come before the Court on the Motion for Summary Judgment of
Defendant, Mestek, Inc., i11di, i~ iall5· end ,s successor to H.B. Smith Company aaEI as succ@ssgr
tG H),drGtl.ea:a, lac. (properly named as Mestek, Inc.) and the Court having reviewed the moving
and opposition papers, if any, and for good canse shown,
ITIS ON THIS -:ph DAY OF_ ·Dei::e.rn~ , 2018,
ORDERED the motion of Defendant, Mestek, Inc. for summary judgment is hereby
granted, and the Complaint, First Amended Complaint, Second Amended Complaint and any
Connterclaims and Cross-Claims are hereby dismissed, with prejudice.
ORDERED that a copy of this Order shall be served on all counsel within seven (7) days
of the date hereof.
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Honorable Ana C. Viscomi, J.S.C.
"Having reviewed the above ~lotion, I find it to be meritorious on its ace and is unopposed. Pursuant to R.1 :6-2, it therefore will be granted essentially for the reasons set forth in tho movin~ papers."
MCGIVNEY, KLUG ER & COOK, P .C. 18 Columbia Turnpike, 3rd Floor Florham Park, New Jersey 07932 (973) 822-1110 Attorneys for Defendant Armstrong International, Inc.
Paul Kuchar,
FILED DEC O 7 2018
ANAC, \IISCOMl,J.S.C.
Plaintiff(s),
SUPERIOR COURT OF NEW JERSEY LAW DIVISION - MIDDLESEX COUNTY DOCKET NO.: MID-L-1698-18AS
-vs-
American Biltrite, Inc., et al. Defendant( s ),
Civil Action Asbestos Litigation
ORDER
TH[S MA TIER having been opened to the Court by McGivney, I<.luger and Cook, P.C.,
attorneys for Defendant, Annstrong International, Inc., by way of its Motion for Summary Judgment to
dismiss all of the Plaintiffs claims and Co-Defendants' crossclaims, however asserted, with prejudice and
without costs and the Court having reviewed the moving papers and determined that there is no genuine
dispute as to any material fact challenged, and for good cause shown;
IT IS on this =fJV\ day of 'J)eC,<:YnriK..-r 2018;
ORDERED that summary judgment shall be and hereby is granted in favor of defendant
Armstrong International, Inc.; and it is
FURTHER ORDERED that all claims and all cross-claims against Armstrong International, Inc,
shall be and hereby are dismissed with prejudice; and it is
FURTHER ORDERED that a copy of this order shall be served upon all attorneys of record
within -:+ days of receipt by counsel for the moving party.
------I- Opposed --1L'.__ Unopposed
{FI803548-I)
Honorable Ana C. Viscomi, J.S.C.
"Having reviewed the above motion, 1 find it to be meritorious on its face and is unopposed. Pursuant to R.1 :6-2, it therefore will b0 granted essentially for the reasons set forth in the moving papers."
SZAFERMAN, LAKIND, BLUMSTEIN & BLADER P.C.
10 I Grovers Mill Road, Suite 200 Lawrenceville, N.J. 08648 (609) 275-0400 By: RobertE. Lytle (ID #046331990)
SIMON GREENSTONE PANATIER, P.C. 120 I Elm Street, Suite 3400 Dallas, TX 75270 (214) 276-7680 By: Leah Kagan (ID #013602009)
Attorneys for Plaintiffs
LARRY LAIRSON and STEPHANIE LAIRSON,
Plaintiffs,
V.
ADVANCE AUTO PARTS, INC., d/b/a CARQUEST, et al,
Defendants.
FILED DEC O 7 2018
I~ C, \IISGOMI, J.S.C.
SUPERIOR COURT OF NEW JERSEY LAW DIVISION, MIDDLESEX COUNTY
DOCKET NO.: MID-L- 6673 -18AS
Civil Action - Asbestos Litigation
ORDER FOR PRO HAC VICE ADMISSION OF
DAVID GREENSTONE, ESQ.
This matter having been opened to the Court on behalf of Plaintiffs, Larry Lairson and
Stephanie Lairson, by Szaferman, Lakind, Blumstein & Blader, P.C. (Robert E. Lytle, Esq.,
appearing), notice to all counsel of record; and this Court having considered the moving papers,
in which it is stated that Plaintiffs have a long-standing relationship with David Greenstone, Esq. 'De.ttin 1&.e.,,
IT IS ON THIS ~ day ofN0, Bff!ber 2018;
ORDERED that David Greenstone, Esq. be and is hereby admitted pro hac vice in this
matter; and
IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that David Greenstone, Esq.:
2808541.1
1. Shall abide by the New Jersey Rules of Court, including all disciplinary rules, R.
1:20-l,R.1:28-2andR.1:28B-l(e);
2. Shall consent to the appointment of the Clerk of the New Jersey Supreme Court as
the agent upon whom service of process may be made for all actions against him that may arise
out of his participation in this matter;
3. Shall notify the Comi immediately of any matter affecting him standing at the bar
of any other court;
4. Shall have all pleadings, briefs, and other papers filed with the Court signed by an
attorney of record authorized to practice in this State, who shall be held responsible for them, the
conduct of the cause and the admitted attorney herein;
5. Shall abide by any further requirements concerning his participation in this matter
as the court from time to time deems necessary;
6. Cannot be designated as trial counsel; and
IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that:
I. No adjournment or delay in discovery, motions, trial, or any other proceeding
shall occur or be requested by reason of the inability of David Greenstone to be in attendance.
2. David Greenstone shall, within ten (10) days, complywithR. 1:20-l(b), R. 1:28-2
and R. 1 :28B-l(e) by paying the appropriate fees to the Disciplinary Oversight Committee, to the
Lawyers Assistance Progran1 and the New Jersey Fund for Client Protection and submit an
affidavit of compliance no later than February 1 of each year thereafter.
3. Automatic termination of pro hac vice admission will occur for failure to make
the required annual payment to the Disciplinaiy Oversight Committee, the Lawyers Assistance
2808541.1
Program and the New Jersey Lawyer's Fund for Client Protection. Proof of such payment, after
filing proof of the initial payment, shall be made no later than Februmy I of each year thereafter.
4. Noncompliance with any of these requirements shall constitute grounds for
removal.
5. A copy of this Order shall be served on all parties within seven (7) days.
__ Opposed
j Unopposed
2808541.1
HON. ANA C. VISCOMI, J.S.C.
SZAFERMAN, LAKIND, BLUMSTEIN &BLADERP.C.
101 Grovers Mill Road, Suite 200 Lawrenceville, N.J. 08648 (609) 275-0400 By: Robert E. Lytle (ID #046331990)
SIMON GREENSTONE PANATIER, P.C. 1201 Elm Street, Suite 3400 Dallas, TX 75270 (214) 276-7680 By: Leah Kagan (ID #013602009)
Attorneys for Plaintiffs
LARRY LAIRSON and STEPHANIE LAIRSON,
Plaintiffs,
V.
ADVANCE AUTO PARTS, INC., d/b/a CARQUEST, et al,
Defendants.
FILED OEC o 7 2018
ANA ('J, VISCOM/, J.s.c.
SUPERIOR COURT OF NEW JERSEY LAW DIVISION, MIDDLESEX COUNTY
DOCKET NO.: MID-L- 6673 -18AS
Civil Action - Asbestos Litigation
ORDER FOR PRO HAC VICE ADMISSION OF
CHRISTOPHER PANA TIER, ESQ.
This matter having been opened to the Court on behalf of Plaintiffs, Larry Lairson and
Stephanie Lairson, by Szafennan, Lakind, Blumstein & Blader, P .C. (Robert E. Lytle, Esq.,
appearing), notice to all counsel of record; and this Court having considered the moving papers,
in which it is stated that Plaintiffs have a long-standing relationship with Christopher Panatier,
Esq. t)ece_x'V\',x.,.
IT IS ON THIS~ day ofJ>:lc 11;l\Jer 2018;
ORDERED that Christopher Panatier, Esq. be and is hereby admitted pro hac vice in this
matter; and
2808541.1
IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that Christopher Panatier, Esq.:
1. Shall abide by the New Jersey Rules of Court, including all disciplinary rules, R.
1:20-1, R. 1:28-2 and R. l:28B-l(e);
2. Shall consent to the appointment of the Clerk of the New Jersey Supreme Court as
the agent upon whom service of process may be made for all actions against him that may arise
out of his participation in this matter;
3. Shall notify the Court immediately of any matter affecting his standing at the bar
of any other court;
4. Shall have all pleadings, briefs, and other papers filed with the Court signed by an
attorney of record authorized to practice in this State, who shall be held responsible for them, the
conduct of the cause and the admitted attorney herein;
5. Shall abide by any further requirements concerning his participation in this matter
as the comt from time to time deems necessary;
6. Cannot be designated as trial counsel; and
IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that:
1. No adjourmnent or delay in discovery, motions, trial, or any other proceeding
shall occur or be requested by reason of the inability of Christopher Pana tier to be in attendance.
2. Christopher Panatier shall, within ten (I 0) days, comply with R. 1 :20-1 (b ), R.
1 :28-2 and R. I :28B-l(e) by paying the appropriate fees to the Disciplinary Oversight
Committee, to the Lawyers Assistance Program and the New Jersey Fund for Client Protection
and submit an affidavit of compliance no later than February I of each year thereafter.
3. Automatic termination of pro hac vice admission will occur for failure to make
the required annual payment to the Disciplinary Oversight Committee, the Lawyers Assistance
2808541. J
Program and the New Jersey Lawyer's Fund for Client Protection. Proof of such payment, after
filing proof of the initial payment, shall be made no later than Febmaiy 1 of each year thereafter.
4. Noncompliance with any of these requirements shall constitute grounds for
removal.
5. A copy of this Order shall be served on all parties within seven (7) days.
__ Opposed
J Unopposed
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J . I t • . ~
HON. ANA C. VISCOMI, J.S.C.
SZAFERMAN, LAKIND, BLUMSTEIN & BLADER P.C.
IO I Grovers Mill Road, Suite 200 Lawrenceville, N.J. 08648 (609) 275-0400 By: Robert E. Lytle (ID #046331990)
SIMON GREENSTONE PANATIER, P.C. 1201 Elm Street, Suite 3400 Dallas, TX 75270 (214) 276-7680 By: Leah Kagan (ID #013602009)
Attorneys for Plaintiffs
LARRY LAIRSON and STEPHANIE LAIRSON,
Plaintiffs,
v.
ADVANCE AUTO PARTS, INC., d/b/a CARQUEST, et al,
Defendants.
FILED DEC O 7 2018
ANA C. VISCOMI, J.S.C.
! SUPERIOR COURT OF NEW JERSEY LAW DIVISION - MIDDLESEX COUNTY
DOCKET NO.: MID-L- 6673 -!SAS
Civil Action - Asbestos Litigation
ORDER FOR PRO RAC VICE ADMISSION OF
JAY STUEMKE, ESQ.
This matter having been opened to the Comi on behalf of Plaintiffs, Lany Lairson and
Stephanie Lairson, by Szaferman, Lakind, Blumstein & Blader, P.C. (Robert E. Lytle, Esq.,
appearing), to all counsel of record; and this Court having considered the moving papers, in
which it is stated that Plaintiffs have a long-standing relationship with Jay Stuemke, Esq. ~~
IT IS ON THIS? day ofN •• @fflber 2018;
ORDERED that Jay Stuemke, Esq. be and is hereby admitted pro hac vice in this matter;
and
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IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that Jay Stuemke, Esq.:
1. Shall abide by the New Jersey Rules of Court, including all disciplinary rules, R.
1:20-1, R. 1:28-2 and R. 1:28B-l(e);
2. Shall consent to the appointment of the Clerk of the New Jersey Supreme Court as
the agent upon whom service of process may be made for all actions against him that may arise
out of his participation in this matter;
3. Shall notify the Court immediately of any matter affecting his standing at the bar
of any other court;
4. Shall have all pleadings, briefs, and other papers filed with the Court signed by an
attorney of record authorized to practice in this State, who shall be held responsible for them, the
conduct of the cause and the admitted attorney herein;
5. Shall abide by any frnther requirements concerning his participation in this matter
as the court from time to time deems necessary;
6. Cannot be designated as trial counsel; and
IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that:
1. No adjournment or delay in discovery, motions, trial, or any other proceeding
shall occur or be requested by reason of the inability of Jay Stuemke to be in attendance.
2. Jay Stuemke shall, within ten (10) days, comply with R. 1 :20-l(b), R. 1 :28-2 and
R. 1 :28B-1 ( e) by paying the appropriate fees to the Disciplinary Oversight Committee, to the
Lawyers Assistance Program and the New Jersey Fund for Client Protection and submit an
affidavit of compliance no later than February 1 of each year thereafter.
3. Automatic termination of pro hac vice admission will occur for failure to make
2808541.1
the required annual payment to the Disciplinary Oversight Committee, the Lawyers Assistance
Program and the New Jersey Lawyer's Fund for Client Protection. Proof of such payment, after
filing proof of the initial payment, shall be made no later than February I of each year thereafter.
4. Noncompliance with any of these requirements shall constitute grounds for
removal.
5. A copy of this Order shall be served on all parties within seven (7) days.
__ Opposed
✓ Unopposed
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HON. ANA C. VISCOMI, J.S.C.
SZAFERMAN, LAKIND, BLUMSTEIN & BLADER P.C.
101 Grovers Mill Road, Suite 200 Lawrenceville, N.J. 08648 (609) 275-0400 By: Robe11 E. Lytle (ID #046331990)
SIMON GREENSTONE PANA TIER, P.C. 1201 Elm Street, Suite 3400 Dallas, TX 75270 (214) 276-7680 By: Leah Kagan (ID #013602009)
Attorneys for Plaintiffs
LARRY LAIRSON and STEPHANIE LAIRSON,
Plaintiffs,
V.
ADVANCE AUTO PARTS, INC., d/b/a CARQUEST, et al,
Defendants.
SUPERIOR COURT OF NEW JERSEY LAW DIVISION, MIDDLESEX COUNTY
DOCKET NO.: MID-L- 6673 -18AS
Civil Action - Asbestos Litigation
ORDER FOR PRO HAC VICE ADMISSION OF
GEORGETTE ODEN, ESQ.
This matter having been opened to the Comt on behalf of Plaintiffs, Larry Lairson and
Stephanie Lairson, by Szaferman, Lakind, Blumstein & Blader, P.C. (Robert E. Lytle, Esq.,
appearing), notice to all counsel of record; and this Court having considered the moving papers,
in which it is stated that Plaintiffs have a long-standing relationship with Georgette Oden, Esq. ~-e:=~,
IT IS ON THIS -::p¥' day of Ne, cutbc, 2018;
ORDERED that Georgette Oden, Esq. be and is hereby admitted pro hac vice in this
matter; and
IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that Georgette Oden, Esq.:
1. Shall abide by the New Jersey Rules of Court, including all disciplinary rules,
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R. I :20-1, R. I :28-2 and R. I :28B-1 ( e );
2. Shall consent to the appointment of the Clerk of the New Jersey Supreme Court as
the agent upon whom service of process may be made for all actions against her that may arise
out of her participation in this matter;
3. Shall notify the Com1 immediately of any matter affecting her standing at the bar
of any other court;
4. Shall have all pleadings, briefs, and other papers filed with the Court signed by an
attorney of record authorized to practice in this State, who shall be held responsible for them, the
conduct of the cause and the admitted attorney herein;
5. Shall abide by any further requirements concerning her pm1icipation in this matter
as the court from time to time deems necessary;
6. Cannot be designated as trial counsel; and
IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that:
I. No adjournment or delay in discove1y, motions, trial, or any other proceeding
shall occur or be requested by reason of the inability of Georgette Oden to be in attendance.
2. Georgette Oden shall, within ten (10) days, comply withR. 1:20-l(b), R. 1:28-2
and R. I :28B-l(e) by paying the appropriate fees to the Disciplinary Oversight Committee, to the
Lawyers Assistance Program and the New Jersey F1md for Client Protection and submit an
affidavit of compliance no later than February I of each year thereafter.
3. Automatic termination of pro hac vice admission will occur for failure to make
the required annual payment to the Disciplinary Oversight Committee, the Lawyers Assistance
Program and the New Jersey Lawyer's Fund for Client Protection. Proof of such payment, after
filing proof of the initial payment, shall be made no later than February I of each year thereafter.
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4. Noncompliance with any of these requirements shall constitute grounds for
removal.
5. A copy of this Order shall be served on all pmties within seven (7) days.
Opposed
j Unopposed
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HON. ANA C. VISCOMI, J.S.C.
PHILLIPS & PAOLICELLI, LLP Quakerbridge Executive Center IO I Grovers Mill Road Lawrenceville, NJ 08648 (609) 789-5600
MEIROWITZ & W ASSERBERG, LLP 233 Broadway, Suite #2070 New York, NY 01279 (212) 897-1988 Perry L. Shusterman, Esq. (ID # I 83462017) Attorney for Plaintiff
SUPERIOR COURT OF NEW JERSEY LAW DIVISION-MIDDLESEX COUNTY
DOCKET No.: MID-L-7514-17AS
CIVIL ACTION-ASBESTOS LITIGATION
ORDER PERMITTING FILING OF FIRST AMENDED COMPLAINT
This matter opened to the Cou1t by Meirowitz & Wasserberg, LLP, Perry Shusterman, Esquire,
appearing as attorney for Plaintiff, Barbara P. Matthews for an Order permitting the filing of a First
Amended Complaint, pursuant to the standing General Order of this Court, and the Cornt having
considered the Certification of Counsel in Support of the request, and for other good cause shown;
IT JS on this _1'_"_"' __ day of ~eml-;x,, 2018;
ORDERED that Plaintiff be and hereby is granted leave to file an Amended Complaint and
Demand for Jury Trial naming ANDREW VAN DEN HEEVER AS ADMINISTRATOR OF THE
SUCCESSION OF BARBARA P. MATTHEWS (deceased) as plaintiff and Counts for her wrongful
death as well as the survivorship claim in the form submitted to Court with this motion, said First
Amended Complaint shall be filed with thilty days of the date of this order; and
IT JS FURTHER ORDERED that any party who has previously filed an answer to the original
complaint and need to file a responsive pleading to this First Amended Complaint and such original
answer shall be deemed responsive to this First Amended Complaint; and
IT JS FURTHER ORDERED that a copy of this Order shall be served upon all parties within 7
days of receipt by counsel for Plaintiffs.
Hon. Ana C. Viscomi, J.S.C.
OPPOSED: UNOPPOSED:-----'"-----
Christopher M. Strongosky New Jersey Atty. I.D. No.: 003461999 Adam A. DeSipio New Jersey Atty. I.D. No.: 047271993 Stephen H. Barrett New Jersey Atty. I.D. No.: 910332012 DLA PIPER LLP (US) 51 John F. Kennedy Parkway, Suite 120 Shol't Hills, NJ 07078 973.520.2550 Attorneys for Defendants, BASF Catalysts LLC and BASF Corporation
BOBBY L. PATTERSON, SR.,
Plaintiff,
vs.
A. SCHULMAN, INC., et al.,
Defendants.
FILED DEC O 7 2018
ANA C. V/SCOMI, J.S.C.
SUPERIOR COURT OF NEW JERSEY LAW DIVISION: MIDDLESEX COUNTY
This matter having come before the Comi on the Motion for Summary Judgment of
Defendant~ BASF Catalysts LLC arnl gASF Gei·poralien, and the com-I having reviewed the
moving and opposition papers, if any, and for good cause shown;
IT IS ON Tms ~ 2018
ORDERED that the motion of Defendan~ BASF Catalysts LLC a1ul BASF
Qorfleratien for sununary judgment be and is hereby granted, and that the Complaint and any
Counterclaims and Cross-Claims are hereby dismissed with prejudice, as to moving Defendanl)I:.
ORDERED that a copy of this Order shall be served on all counsel within seven (7) days
of the date hereof.
() Opposed
dunopposed
Hon. Ana C. Viscomi, J.S.C.
"Having reviewed the above motion, I find it to be meritorious on its face and is unopposed. Pursuant to R.1 :6-2, it therefore will be granted essentially for the reasons set forth In tho moving papers."
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Christopher M. Strongosky New Jersey Atty. l.D. No.: 003461999 Adam A. DeSipio New Jersey Atty. l.D. No,: 047271993 Stephen H, Barrett New Jersey Atty. l.D. No.: 910332012 DLA PIPER LLP (US) 51 John F, Kelllledy Parkway, Suite 120 Short Hills, NJ 07078 973 ,520,2550 Attorneys for Defendants, BASF Catalysts LLC and BASF Corporation
BOBBY L. PATTERSON, SR., '
Plaintiff,
vs.
A. SCHULMAN, INC., et al.,
Defendants.
FILED DECO 1 2018
~~~-~l,.l'SJC.
SUPERIOR COURT OF NEW JERSEY LAW DIVISION: MIDDLESEX COUNTY
This matter having come before the Com1 on the Motion for Summary Judgment of
DefendantX, BASF Gtlittlysts LLG tt11d BASF Corporation, and the court having reviewed the
moving and opposition papers, if any, and for good cause shown;
IT IS ON THIS ~ DAY OF 'JneYY'IQ-<JC , 2018
ORDERED that the motion of Defendant~, BASF Gatalysts LLG and BASF
Corporation for sununary judgment be and is hereby granted, and that the Complaint and any
Counterclaims and Cross-Claims are hereby dismissed with prejudice, as to moving Defendant.(,
ORDERED that a copy of this Order shall be served on all counsel within seven (7) days
of the date hereof.
() Opposed
Junopposed
2
Hon. Ana C. Viscomi, J.S.C.
"Having reviewed the above motion, I lind it to be meritorious on its face and is unopposed. Pursuant to R.1 :6-2, it therefore will be granted essentially for the reasons set forth in the moving papers."
. David S. Blow Attorney I.D. No: 01951997 TANENBAUM KEALE LLP Three Gateway Center, Suite 1301 100 Mulberry Street Newark, New Jersey 07102 (973) 242-0002 Attorneys for Defendant,
FILED DEC O 7 2018
Ii.NA C. VlSCOM!, J.S.C
BorgWarner Morse TEC LLC, successor-by-merger to Borg-Warner Corporation
BOBBYL. PATTERSON, SR.,
-against-
3M COMPANY, et al.,
Plaintiffs,
SUPERIOR COURT OF NEW JERSEY LAW DNISION: MIDDLESEX COUNTY DOCKET NO. MID-L-7563-17 AS
CIVIL ACTION ASBESTOS LITIGATION
ORDER FOR SUMMARY JUDGMENT FOR DEFENDANT BORGWARNER
Defendants. MORSE TEC LLC
TIDS MATTER having come before the Comt on Motion of Tanenbaum Keale LLP,
attorneys for defendant BorgWarner Morse TEC LLC successor-by-merger to Borg-Warner
Corporation (hereinafter, "BorgWarner"), and the Court having reviewed the moving and
opposition papers, if any, and for good cause shown;
IT IS ON THIS __ ?~ ___ day of 1),_c.""""'0--cv ,2018,
ORDERED that the motion of Defendant BorgWarner for smnmary judgment is hereby
GRANTED and the Complaint and any Counterclaims and Cross-Claims are hereby dismissed
with prejudice;
ORDERED that a copy of this Order shall be served on all counsel within seven (7) days
of the date hereof.
84192544vl
Honorable Ana C. Viscomi, J.S.C.
"Having reviewed the above motion, I lind it to be meritorious on its face and is unopposed. Pursuant to R.1 :6-2, it therefore will be grunted essentially for t11e reasons sot forth in tho moving papers.''
-~IVNEY, KLUGER & COOK, P.C. Derrick A. Grant, Esq. (I.D. No. 165052015) 18 Columbia Turnpike, 3rd Floor Florham Park, NJ 07932 973-822-1110 Attorneys for Defendant, Brand Insulations, Inc.
FILED DEC O 7 2018
ANA C. VlSCOMl, J.S.C.
213-720
BOBBY L. PATTERSON, SR.
Plaintiffs,
SUPERIOR COURT OF NEW JERSEY LAW DIVISION: MIDDLESEX COUNTY
DOCKET NO.: MID-L-7563-17AS
V.
3M COMPANY, ct al.,
Defendants.
Ci vi! Action Asbestos Litigation
ORDER
THIS MATTER having been opened to the Court by application of Dcfendm1t, Brand
Insulations, Inc., by mid through its attorneys, McGivney, Kluger & Cook, P.C., for an Order
granting surnmm·y judgment in favor of Brand Insulations, Inc., and the Cornt having read the
submissions of counsel and considered the oral arguments presented, if any, and for good cause
having been shown,
IT IS on this ::ptYl day of Tu,,e.m,\:,"-' 2018;
ORDERED that the Motion for Summary Judgment of Defendant, Brand Insulations,
Inc., is hereby GRANTED and that Plaintiffs claims and any and all cross-claims asserted
against Brand Insulations, Inc. are hereby dismissed with prejudice; and it is further;
ORDERED that a copy of this Order shall be served upon all attorneys of record within
seven (7) days of the date hereof.
Opposed 2unopposed
{Fl812074-l)
Honorale Ana C. Viscomi, J.S.C.
"Having roviewod t!10 abovo motion, I !incl it to be meritorious on its face and Is unopposed. Pursuant to R.1 :6--2, it therefore will be granted essentially for the reasons set forth in t11e moving papers."
ASBESTOS LITIGATION
WILSON, ELSER, MOSKOWITZ, EDELMAN & DICKER LLP Joseph T. Hanlon (ID No. 43351997) Ff LED 200 Campus Drive - 4th Floor Florham Park, New Jersey 07932 DEC O 7 2018 Tel: (973) 624-0800 Fax: (973) 624-0808 Attorneys for Defendant Chevron US.A. Inc., a Pennsylvania Corporation iMIA C. VISCOMI, J.S.0,
BOBBY L. PATTERSON, SR.,
Plaintiff,
v.
A. SCHULMAN, INC., ET AL.,
Defendants.
SUPERIOR COURT OF NEW JERSEY LAW DIVISION: MIDDLESEX COUNTY
DOCKET NO.: MID-L-07563-17 AS
CIVIL ACTION
ORDER OF SUMMARY JUDGMENT AS TO CHEVRON U.S.A. INC.
THIS MATTER having come before the Court on Motion of WILSON, ELSER,
MOSKOWITZ, EDELMAN & DICKER LLP, attorneys for Defendant Chevron U.S.A. Inc. and
the Court having reviewed the moving and opposition papers, if any, and for good cause shown;
IT IS ON THIS -::p'l DAYOF 1 ~em6ex-' ,2018
ORDERED the motion of Defendant Chevron U.S.A. Inc. for summary judgment is
hereby granted and the Complaint and any Counterclaims and Cross-Claims are hereby
dismissed with prejudice; and it is
FURTHER ORDERED that a copy of this Order shall be served on all counsel within
seven (7) days of the date hereof.
2621235v.l
Honorable Ana C Viscomi, J.S.C.
"Having reviewed the above motion, I find it to be meritorious on its face and is unopposed. Pursuant to R.1 :6-2, it therefore will be granted essentially for the reasons set forth in tho moving papers."
Claire N. Huynh, Esq. (NJ ID No.: 263512018) BARRY McTIERNAN & MOORE LLC Attorneys for Defendant CHEVRON PHILLIPS CHEMICAL COMP ANY LP 2 RectorStreet, 14th Floor (101 Greenwich St.) New York, New York 10006 (212) 313-3600 File No.: CPP 63874
BOBBY L. PATTERSON, SR.,
Plaintiff, vs.
A. SCHULMAN, INC., et al.,
Defendants
DECO 7 2018
ANAC- \fJSOOMlJ,S.t SUPERIOR COURT OF NEW JERSEY LAW DIVISION: MIDDLESEX COUNTY
Docket No.: MID-L-07563-17 AS
Civil Action - Asbestos Litigation
PlitOPOBCB ORDER
THIS MATTER, having been opened to the Court by defendant Chevron Phillips
Chemical Company LP by way of a Motion for an Order pursuant to Rule 4:46-1 et seq.,
granting Summary Judgment as to Chevron Phillips Chemical Company LP and dismissing the
Complaint of the Plaintiff with prejudice as well as any cross-claims against the aforementioned
defendant with prejudice, and the Court, having considered the argument of all parties, and for
good cause having been shown;
IT IS on this ~ day of ~fc,.e_, ------ , 2018
ORDERED that summary judgment be and hereby is granted as to defendant Chevron
Phillips Chemical Company LP dismissing all claims and cross-claims as to the aforementioned
defendant with prejudice; and
IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that a copy of this Order upon shall be served on all
counsel of record with seven (7) days of the date of entry hereof.
Opposed Unopposed
ANAC, VISCOMl,J,S.0, "Having reviewed the above motion, I find it to be meritorious on its face and is unopposed. Pursuant to R.1 :6-2, it therefore will IJe granted essentially for the reasons set forth in the moving papers."
3 EXECUTIVE CAMPUS, SUITE 310 CHERRY HILL, NEW JERSEY 08002 (856) 317-7180
Our File No: 200-1818
BOBBY L. PATTERSON, SR.,
PLAINTIFFS,
V.
CLEAVER-BROOKS, INC., ET AL., DEFENDANT(S).
SUPERIOR COURT OF NEW JERSEY LAW DIVISION MIDDLESEX COUNTY
ASBESTOS LITIGATION
DOCKET NO.# MID-L-7563-17 (AS)
ORDER
This matter comes before the Court on Motion of Reilly, McDevitt & Henrich, P.C.,
attorneys for Defendant, Cleaver-Brooks, Inc. and the Court having reviewed the moving and
opposition papers, if any, and for good cause shown;
It is on this cq-t\r\ 2018, ORDERED that the motion of
Defendant, Cleaver-Brooks, Inc. for Summary Judgment is hereby granted and the Complaint and
any Counterclaims and Cross-Claims are hereby dismissed with prejudice; and it is
FURTHER ORDERED that a copy of this Order shall be served on all counsel within seven
(7) days of the date hereof.
Honorable Ana C. Viscomi, J.S.C.
"Having reviewed the above motion, I find it to be meritorious on its face and is unopposed. Pursuant to R.1 :6-2, it thereforo will be granted essentially for the reasons set forth in the moving papers."
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Claire N. Huynh, Esq. (NJ ID No.: 263512018) BARRY McTIERNAN & MOORE LLC Attorneys for Defendant CONOCO PHILLIPS 101 Greenwich Street, 14th Floor New York, New York 10006 (212) 313-3600 File No.: CPP 63874
BOBBY L. PATTERSON, SR.,
Plaintiff, vs.
FILED DEC O 7 2018
ANA C. \IJSCOMl, J.!tC.
SUPERIOR COURT OF NEW JERSEY LAW DIVISION: MIDDLESEX COUNTY
Docket No.: MID-L-07563-17AS
Civil Action - Asbestos Litigation A. SCHULMAN, INC., et al.,
PROPOSED ORDER Defendants
THIS MATTER, having been opened to the Court by defendant ConocoPhillips by way
of a Motion for an Order pursuant to Rule 4:46-1 et seq., granting Summary Judgment as to
ConocoPhillips and dismissing the Complaint of the Plaintiff with prejudice as well as any cross
claims against the aforementioned defendant with prejudice, and the Court, having considered
the argument of all parties, and for GOOD CAUSE having been shown;
IT IS on this __ -=t_+n ___ day of Dec-emb-.A- , 2018
ORDERED that Summary Judgment be and hereby is granted as to defendant
ConocoPhillips dismissing all claims and cross-claims as to the aforementioned defendant with
prejudice; and
IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that a copy of this Order shall be served upon all counsel
of record with seven (7) days of the date of entry hereof.
-----+-Opposed ~ Unopposed
ANA C. VISCOMI, J,S.C.
"Having reviewed the above motion, I find_it to be meritorious on its face and 1s unopposed. Pursuant to R.1 :6-2, it therefore will be granted essentially for the reasons set forth in tho moving rapers."
Nicea J. D' Annunzio, Esq. NJ Attorney ID 034901985
HARDIN, KUNDLA, MCKEON & POLETTO COUNSELLORS AT LAW
A PROFESSIONAL CORPORATION
673 MORRIS AVENUE
SPRINGFIELD, NEW JERSEY 07081
(973) 912-S222
)
FILED DECO 7 2018
.ANA G. VlSOOMI, J.S.C. Attorneys for Dart Industries, Inc.
BOBBY L. PATTERSON, SR.,
Plaintiff, vs.
A.SCHULMAN, INC., et. al.,
Defendant.
SUPERIOR COURT OF NEW JERSEY LAW DIVISION: MIDDLESEX COUNTY Docket No. MID-L-07563-17 AS
Civil Action
ASBESTOS LITIGATION
ORDER GRANTING DART INDUSTRIES, INC.'S MOTION FOR SUMMARY
JUDGMENT
This matter having come before the Court on Motion of HARDIN,
KUNDLA, MCKEON & POLETTO, P.A., attorneys for Dart Industries,
Inc., and the Court having reviewed the moving and opposition
papers, if any, and for good cause shown;
, 2018,
ORDERED that the motion of Dart Industries, Inc., for summary
judgment is hereby granted and the Complaint and any Counterclaims
and Crossclaims are hereby dismissed with prejudice; and it is
further
ORDERED that a copy of this Order shall be served on all
counsel within seven (7) days of
---- Opposed
-~'/~_Unopposed
HON. ANA C. VISCOMI, J.S.C,
"Having rc•1iewec! Um abovo motion, I /incl it to be m0ritorious on ils fil.ce and is unopposed. Pursuant to R.1 :6-2, it therefore will be granted essentially for the reasons set forth in the moving papers."
I Joseph P. La Sala - 268241972 McELROY, DEUTSCH, MULVANEY & CARPENTER, LLP 1300 Mt. Kemble Avenue P.O. Box 2075 M01Tistown, New Jersey 07962-2075 (973) 993-8100
FILED DEC O 7 2lliJ
Attorneys for Defendant Exxon Mobil Corporation ANA C. VISCOM/, J.S.C.
BOBBY L. PAT'TERSON, SR.
Plaintiffs,
V.
A. SCHULMAN, INC., et al.,
Defendants.
SUPERIOR COURT OF NEW JERSEY LAW DIVISION: MIDDLESEX COUNTY DOCKETNO.: MID-L-07563-17 AS
Civil Action Asbestos Litigation
ORDER
THIS MATTER having come before the Comi on Motion of McElroy, Deutsch,
Mulvaney & Carpenter, LLP, attorneys for Defendant Exxon Mobil Corporation ("Exxon
Mobil") and the Court having reviewed the moving and opposition papers, if any, and for good
cause shown;
IT IS on this --::i-,f\r\ day of December 2018;
ORDERED that the Motion for Summary Judgment filed on behalf of Defendant Exxon
Mobil is hereby granted and the Complaint and any Counterclaims and Cross-Claims are hereby
dismissed with prejudice.
IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that a copy of this Order shall be served on all counsel
within seven (7) days of the date of this Order.
Honorable Ana C. Viscomi, J.S.C.
"Having reviewed the above motion, I find it to be meritorious on its face and is unopposed. Pursuant to R.1 :6-2, ii therefore will be granted essentially for the reasons set forth in the moving papers."
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Jeffrey A. Carr (ID #021521998) PEPPER HAMIL TON LLP A Pennsylvania LLP Suite 400 301 Carnegie Center FILED Princeton, NJ 08543-5276 (609) 452-0808 DEC O 7 2018
Attorneys for Defendant Honeywell International Inc. ANA C. VISCOMI, J.S.C.
BOBBY L. PATTERSON, SR., SUPERIOR COURT OF NEW JERSEY LAW DIVISION-MIDDLESEX COUNTY
Plaintiff,
v.
A. SCHULMAN, INC., et al.
Defendants.
CIVIL ACTION-ASBESTOS LITIGATION
DOCKET NO. MID-L-7563-17 AS
ORDER GRANTING HONEYWELL INTERNATIONAL INC.'S MOTION FOR
SUMMARY JUDGMENT
This matter having come before the Court on Motion of Pepper Hamilton LLP,
attorneys for Defendant Honeywell International Inc., as successor-in-interest to the Allied
Chemical Corporation, and the Court having reviewed the moving and opposition papers, if any,
and for good cause shown;
IT IS ON THIS ? day of ~~ , 2018,
ORDERED that the motion of Honeywell International Inc., as successor-in
interest to the Allied Chemical Corporation, for summary judgment is hereby granted and the
Complaint and any Counterclaims and Cross-Claims are hereby dismissed with prejudice; and it
is further
ORDERED that a copy of this Order shall be served on all counsel within seven
(7) days of the date hereof.
[ J;ipposed [vi unopposed
HON. ANA C. VISCOMI, J.S.C.
"Having reviewed ti;s above rnolion, I iind it to be meritorious on its face and is unopposed. Pursuant to R.1 :6--2, it therefore will be granted essentially for the reasons set forth in the moving papers."
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WHITE AND WILLIAMS LLP BY: Michael W. Horner
James D. Burger Identification No(s). 020461996 and 018232007 Liberty View I 457 Haddonfield Road, Suite 400 I Cherry Hill, NJ 08002-2220 856.317.3600 Attorneys for Defendant,
I I FILED
DECO 7 2018
ANA :G. V,lSOOM!,,J.KC,
Pharmacia LLC f/k/a Pharmacia Corp. f/k/a Monsanto Company
BOBBY L. PATTERSON, SR.,
Plaintiff,
v.
PHARMACIA LLC f/k/a PHARMACIA CORPORATION f/k/a MONSANTO COMPANY, et al.,
Defendants.
SUPERIOR COURT OF NEW JERSEY LAW DIVISION - MIDDLESEX COUNTY
DOCKETNO.: MID-L-7563-17-AS
CIVIL ACTION
ORDER
This matter having come before the Court on Motion of White and Williams LLP,
attorneys for Pharmacia LLC f/k/a Pharmacia Corp. f/k/a Monsanto Company, and the Court
having reviewed the moving and opposition papers, if any, and for good cause shown;
IT IS on this ~ day of ~ 'ev- , 2018,
ORDERED the Motion of Defendant, Pharmacia LLC f/k/a Pharmacia Corp. f/k/a
Monsanto Company, for summary judgment is hereby granted, and the Complaint and any
Counterclaims and Crossclaims are hereby dismissed with prejudice; and it is
FURTHER ORDERED that a copy of this Order shall be served on all counsel within
seven (7) days of the receipt hereof.
____f)pposed _d Unopposed
21801404v.l
Honorable Ana C. Viscomi, J.S.C.
"Having roviewod ths abovo motion, I iincl it to be meritorious on its face and is unopposed. Pursuant to R.1 :6-2, it therefore will be granted essentially for the reasons set forth in the moving papers."
(
14191-00392-PCJ
( ((:•
MARSHALL, DENNEHEY, WARNER, COLEMAN & GOGGIN BY: PAUL C. JOHNSON, Esquire - NJ Attorney ID#: 023861991 15000 Midlantic Drive l!l Suite 200
FILE DECO 7 2Ui.
P.O. Box 5429 Mt. Laurel, NJ 08054 ANA C. \IISCOMJ, J. .C ~856-414-6000 ®856-414-6077 fiJ [email protected] Attorney for Defendant(s), RJLEY POWER, INC.; RJLEY STOKER CORPORATION
BOBBY L. PATTERSON, SR.
Plaintiff( s ),
vs.
A. SCHULMAN, INC.; ET AL
Defendant(s).
SUPERIOR COURT OF NEW JERSEY LAW DIVISION ASBESTOS LITIGATION MIDDLESEX COUNTY
DOCKETNO.: MID-L-7563-17-AS
CIVIL ACTION
OR.DER GRANTING MOTION FOR SUMMARYJUDGMENTONBEHALFOF
DEFENDANT, RILEY POWER, INC.
This matter having come before the Court on Motion of Marshall, Dennehey, Warner,
Coleman & Goggin, attorneys for Defendant, Riley Power, Inc. and the Court having reviewed
the moving and opposition papers, if any, and for good cause shown;
IT IS ON THIS ___ 3~.\-½ ____ DAY OF ~L-em~ 2018,
ORDERED the Motion of Defendant, Riley Power, Inc. for Summary Judgment is hereby
granted and the Complaint and any Cross-Claims are hereby dismissed with prejudice.
ORDERED that a copy of this Order shall be served on all counsel within seven (7) days
of the date hereof.
. 1 a AC,. (", J~:.-.....L • HONORABLE ANA C. VISCOMI, J.S.C.
"Having reviewed the above motion, I find It to bo meritorious on Its face and Is unopposed. Pursuant to R.1 :6-2, it thernforn will be granted essentially for the reasons set forth in the moving papers."
MCGIVNEY, KLUGER & COOK, P .C. 18 Columbia Turnpike, 3rd Floor Florham Park, New Jersey 07932 (973) 822-1110 Attorneys for Defendant Rogers Corporation
Bobby L. Patterson, Sr.,
FILED DECO 7 201fi
ANAt.'~,ll.$,'C SUPERIOR COURT OF NEW JERSEY LAW DIVISION - MIDDLESEX COUNTY DOCKET NO.: MID-L-7563-17AS
Plaintiff(s),
-vs-
A. Schulman, Inc., et al.,
Defendant( s ).
Civil Action Asbestos Litigation
ORDER
TIDS MATTER having been opened to the Court by McGivney, Kluger and Cook, P.C.,
attorneys for Defendant, Rogers Corporation, by way of its Motion for Summaiy Judgment to dismiss all
of the Plaintiff's claims and Co-Defendants' crossclaims, however asse1ted, with prejudice and without
costs and the Comt having reviewed the moving papers and determined that there is no genuine dispute as
to any material fact challenged, and for good cause shown;
IT IS on this "'t+v1 day of ~e-n--'e-e-....- 2018;
ORDERED that summary judgment shall be and hereby is granted in favor of defendant Rogers
Corporation; and it is
FURTHER ORDERED that all claims and all cross-claims against Rogers Corporation shall be
and hereby are dismissed with prejudice; and it is
FURTHER ORDERED that a copy of this order shall be served upon all attorneys of record
within~ days of receipt by counsel for the moving pa1ty.
-------J- Opposed __:,.J._Unopposed
{Fl803683-l}
Honorable Ana C. Viscomi, J.S.C.
{<Having rnviewod the abovo molion, I Hnd ii to be meritorious on its face and is unopposed. Pursuant to R.1 :6 .. 2, it therefore will be gmnted essentially for the reasons set forth in the moving papers."
James R. Goodloe II, Esq. (ID# 42912012) McGIVNEY, KLUGER & COOK, P.C. 18 Columbia Turnpike, 3•<l Floor
FILED DEC O 7 2018
Florham Park, New Jersey 07932 (973)822-1110
ANAC. VISCOMl,J.S.C.
Attorneys for Defendant, Whittaker, Clark & Daniels, Inc. (i/p/a Whittaker, Clark & Daniels Inc., individually and as successor to American Talc Co., Metropolitan Talc Co., Inc., Charles Mathieu, Inc., and Resource Processors, Inc.)
Plaintiff( s ),
BOBBY L. PATTERSON, SR.,
vs.
Defendant( s ),
F. SCHULMAN, INC., et al.
SUPERIOR COURT OF NEW JERSEY MIDDLESEX COUNTY LAW DIVISION
DOCKET NO. MID-L-7563-17AS
ASBESTOS LITIGATION CIVIL ACTION
ORDER GRANTING SUMMARY JUDGMENT TO DEFENDANT WHITTAKER, CLARK & DANIELS, INC.
THIS MA TIER, having been brought before the Court on the Motion of McGivney, Kluger &
Cook, P.C., attorneys for Defendant Whittaker, Clark & Daniels, Inc., for an Order granting said
Defendant Summary Judgment in the within cause of action, and the Court having reviewed the moving
papers and for good cause shown;
IT IS ON THIS -=f,m day of ~ie>e..< 2018,
ORDERED that the Motion for Summary Judgment of Defendant Whittaker, Clark & Daniels,
Inc., be and is hereby granted in favor of said Defendant and that any and all claims, counterclaims,
and/or crossclaims asserted against this Defendant are hereby dismissed with prejudice; and
IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that a copy of the within Order shall be served upon all counsel of
record within seven (7) days of the date hereof.
Papers filed with the Court ( ) Answering Papers ( ) Reply Papers The withlll Notice of Motion was: ( ) Opposed ( JJ Unopposed
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--+-1~?,1 ,. c~ < )i,u,~- · THE HO½eyORABLE ANA C. VISCO MI, J.S.C.
"Having reviewed the above motion, I find it to be meritorious on its face and is unopposed. Pursuant to R.1 :6-2, it therefore will be granted essentially for tile reasons set forth in the moving papers."
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TH{ LANIER LAW FIRM PLLC Joseph N. Cotilletta, Esq.
Attorney ID No. 047092011
126 East 56th Street, 6th Floor New York, New York 10022 Tel.: (212) 421-2800 Attorneys for Plaintiffs
RICARDO RIMONDI and PILAR RIMONDI,
Plaintiffs,
vs.
BASF CATALYSTS LLC (as successor to Engelhard
Corp., Engelhard Minerals & Chemicals Corp., and
Minerals & Chemicals Corp.), et al.,
Defendants.
.11(Y/ .... w l?/ -1 r J '( / )
FILED DECO 7 2018
NI.AC. VISCOM/, J,S,0,
SUPERIOR COURT OF NEW JERSEY
LAW DIVISION MIDDLESEX COUNTY
DOCKET NO.: MID-L-02912-17-AS
CIVIL ACTION
ASBESTOS LITIGATION
: Order
This matter having come before the Court on Motion of Lanier Law Firm PLLC, attorneys for
Plaintiffs Ricardo and Pilar Rimondi, and the Court having reviewed the moving and opposition
papers, if any, and for good cause shown;
fl,\ IT IS ON THIS L DAY OF 1)ec. 2018.
ORDERED the Plaintiffs' Motion to Replace the Original, Redacted Versions of Plaintiffs'
Opposition to Johnson & Johnson and Johnson & Johnson Consumer lnc.'s Motion For Summary
Judgement with an unredacted version of same is hereby granted; and it is
FURTHER ORDERED that the Clerk replace the Plaintiffs' original opposition papers with the
unredacted version of same upon submission by Plaintiffs' attorneys within -ct days of the date hereof
(if not already done); and it is
1484035_1
FURTHER ORDERED that a copy of this Order be served on all counsel within seven (7) days of
the date hereof.
Opposed~ Unopposed /
Honorable Ana C. Viscomi, J.S~·
./JJ V) ~-UL, J.JuJJ i 0 /) Iv HJ. CALL 7}6'~ CL CuUO 3 f-Cu, [).1.J0.- t!UJ ~
THE LANIER LAW FIRM PLLC Joseph N. Cotilletta, Esq. Attorney ID No. 047092011 126 East 56th Street, 6th Floor New York, New York 10022 Tel.: {212) 421-2800 Attorneys for Plaintiffs
JOANNA RUMAN and JACENTY RUMAN,
Plaintiffs,
vs.
BASF CATALYSTS LLC (as successor to Engelhard Corp., Engelhard Minerals & Chemicals Corp., and Minerals & Chemicals Corp.), et al.,
Defendants.
FILED DEC O 7 2018
ANA G. VJSGOMl, J.S.G.
SUPERIOR COURT OF NEW JERSEY LAW DIVISION MIDDLESEX COUNTY
DOCKET NO.: MID-L-02919-17-AS
CIVIL ACTION
ASBESTOS LITIGATION
Order
This matter having come before the Court on Motion of Lanier Law Firm PLLC, attorneys for
Plaintiffs Joanna and Jacenty Ruman, and the Court having reviewed the moving and opposition
papers, if any, and for good cause shown;
IT IS ON THIS °-? DAY OF \)u:, · 2018.
ORDERED the Plaintiffs' Motion to Replace the Original, Redacted Versions of Plaintiffs'
Opposition to Johnson & Johnson and Johnson & Johnson Consumer lnc.'s Motion For Summary
Judgement with an unredacted version of same is hereby granted; and it is
FURTHER ORDERED that the Clerk replace the Plaintiffs' original opposition papers with the
unredacted version of same upon submission by Plaintiffs' attorneys within ·-=r- days of the date hereof
(if not already done); and it is
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FURTHER ORDER ED that a copy of this Order be served on the date hereof all counsel within seven (?) d · ays of
Honorable Ana c v· . • 1scom1, J.S.C.
Opposed~ Unopposed /
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Christopher S. Kozak, Esq. - 02353 1996 LANDMAN CORSI BALLAINE & FORD P.C. One Gateway Center, Fourth Floor Newark, New Jersey 07102-5388 (973) 623-2700
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Attorneys for Defendant The Lincoln Electric Company
FILED DEC O 7 2018
ANA C. VISOOMl,J.S.C. --------------------------x
JOACHIM D. SCHWIEDOP and MELVASCHWIEDOP,
Plaintiffs, v.
JM COMPANY f/k/a MINNESOTA MINING AND MANUFACTURING CO., ct al.,
Defendants.
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SUPERIOR COURT OF NEW JERSEY LAW DIVISION: MIDDLESEX COUNTY
DOCKET NO. MID-L-1125-14 AS
CIVIL ACTION
ORDER
THIS MATTER having been brought before this Court on a motion by Landman Corsi Ballaine & Ford P.C., attorneys for Defendant The Lincoln Electric Company, (hereinafter "Lincoln Electric") for an Order granting summary judgment in favor of Defendant Lincoln Electric, dismissing Plaintiffs Complaint, as well as any and all and Cross Claims, and the Court having considered all papers submitted in opposition thereto, and for good cause appearing therefore;
IT IS on this ·T.\h day of Dei:..e_rYtbe...r 2018;
ORDERED that summary judgment be and hereby is granted in favor of Defendant Lincoln Electric; and it is further
ORDERED that plaintiffs Complaint against Defendant Lincoln Electric is dismissed with prejudice and without costs to any party; and
ORDERED that any and all cross claims against Defendant Lincoln Electric are dismissed with prejudice without costs to any party; and
IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that a true copy of this Order be served upon all counsel of record within seven (7) days of the date hereof.
() opposed (j;°mopposed
4848-1359-2365v. l
Honorable Ana C. Viscomi, J.S.C.
"Having reviewerl tho above motion, I find it to be meritorious on its face and is unopposed. Pursuant to R.1 :6-2, it t11ereforo will be granted essentially for the reasons set forth in t110 moving papers."
I Arnie C. Kalac, Esq. (ID#026451998) HOAGLAND, LONGO, MORAN, DUNST & DOUKAS, LLP 40 Paterson Street, P.O. Box 480
FILED DECO 7 2018
ANA C. V/SCOMI, J.S.C, New Brunswick, NJ 08903 Attorneys for Defendant, Whittaker, Clark & Daniels, Inc.
Plaintiff(s),
LORETT A SELVAGGIO,
vs.
Defendant( s),
BRENNTAG NORTH AMERICA, et al.
SUPERIOR COURT OF NEW JERSEY MIDDLESEX COUNTY LAW DIVISION
DOCKET NO. MID-L-598-18
ASBESTOS LITIGATION
CIVIL ACTION
ORDER GRANTING SUMMARY JUDGMENT TO DEFENDANT WHITTAKER, CLARK & DANIELS, INC.
THIS MATTER, having been brought before the Court on the Motion of Hoagland,
Longo, Moran, Dunst & Doukas, LLP, attorneys for Defendant Whittaker, Clark & Daniels, Inc.,
for an Order granting said Defendant Summary Judgment in the within cause of action, and the
Court having reviewed the moving papers and for good cause shown;
IT IS ON THIS _'"-=F---'---+I'\-- day of t)cc.e_m\x..r-- , 2018,
ORDERED that the Motion for Summary Judgment of Defendant Whittaker, Clark &
Daniels, Inc., be and is hereby granted in favor of said Defendant and that any and all claims,
counterclaims, and/or crossclaims asserted against this Defendant are hereby dismissed with
prejudice; and
IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that a copy of the within Order shall be served upon all
counsel ofrecord within seven (7) days of the date hereof.
'Having reviewed the above motion, I find it o be meritorious on ils face and is nopposed, Purnuant to R.1 :6-2, it
t11erefom will be granted essentially tor the masons set fOith in tho moving papsrs."
THE HONORABLE ANA C. VISCOMI, J.S.C.
Papers filed with the Comt
( ) Auswering Papers
( ) Reply Papers
TI1e within Notice of Motion was:
( ),Opposed
(✓)Unopposed
McGl'VNEY, KLUGER & COOK, P.C. Jonathan C. Lee, Esq. (ID No. 244342018) 18 Columbia Turnpike, 3rd Floor Florham Park, NJ 07932 (973) 822-1110 Attorneys for Defendant, S-M Electric Co., Inc.
LINDA SZATKOWSKI, individually and as Executrix of the Estate of JOHN SZATKOWSKI,
Plaintiffs,
V.
DAP, INC., et al.,
Defendants.
1965-0019
SUPERIOR COURT OF NEW JERSEY LAW DIVISION-MIDDLESEX COUNTY DOCKET NO.: MID-L-3056-17 AS
Civil Action
ORDER FILED
DEC O 7 2018
ANA C. VJSCOMI, J.S.C
THIS MATTER, having been opened to the Court by application of Defendant, S-M
Electric Co., Inc., by and through its counsel, McGivney, Kluger & Cook, P.C., for an Order
Dismissing Plaintiffs' Amended Complaint with prejudice for failure to state a claim pursuant to
R. 4:6-2(e) and the Court having read the submissions of counsel and considered the oral
arguments presented, if any, and for good cause having been shown,
IT IS on this -=t" day of "D2_c_eml-o--cr, 2018,
ORDERED that Defendant, S-M Electric Co., Inc.'s Motion to Dismiss Plaintiffs'
Fourth Amended Complaint, in part, with respect to Plaintiffs per quad claims with prejudice
for failure to state a claim is GRANTED; and it is further
ORDERED that a copy of this Order be served upon all counsel within seven (7) days of
the receipt hereof.
Opposed
Unopposed
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ANA C. VISCOMI, J.S.C.
KA YLIN REILLY as Administratrix for the Estate of KRISTINN LYN WIRICK, Deceased,
SUPERIOR COURT OF NEW JERSEY LAW DIVISION, MIDDLESEX COUNTY
Civil Action Plaintiff,
DOCKET NO. MID-L-1715-15 AS V.
AO Smith, et al. ORDER FILED
DECO 7 2018 Defendants
ANA C. VISCOM/, J.S.C.
THIS MATTER having been brought before the Court on the application of Weitz &
Luxenberg, a New York professional corporation, through Robert M. Silverman, an associate of
the firm, for an Order allocating settlement proceeds; and the Comt having reviewed the moving
papers and the opposition, if any, thereto; and for good cause show;
IT IS on this i"-\-V\ day of L)u_.._vv-, b<_y-- 2018
ORDERED that the gross settlement proceeds in this case be allocated as follows:
1. Survival (pain and suffering): 75% or $1,644,637.50;
11. Wrongful death: 25% or $548,212.50
and it is further
ORDERED that a copy of this Order shall be filed with tlie Clerk of the Superior Court
of New Jersey, Middlesex County and that a copy of this order shall be served by counsel on
PlaintiffKaylin Reilly within 10 days of its date of entry.
BY THE COURT:
Date: \ 211-I 2..0\ '<' Hon. Ana C. Viscomi, J.S.C.