In re Davol Inc./C.R. Bard, Inc. Polypropylene Hernia Mesh Products Liability Litigation, 2:18-md-2846. (2019)
Court: District Court, S.D. Ohio
Number: infdco20190418931
Visitors: 12
Filed: Apr. 11, 2019
Latest Update: Apr. 11, 2019
Summary: ORDER EDMUND A. SARGUS, JR. , Chief District Judge . This matter is before the Court for consideration of deceased Plaintiff David Vargas's ("Plaintiff") Motion to Substitute a Party. (ECF No. 6). On March 25, 2019, Plaintiffs Counsel filed a Suggestion of Death notifying the Court of Plaintiff's death. (ECF No. 5). On April 10, 2019, Plaintiff's Counsel moved to substitute David Jorgensen, the personal representative of Plaintiff's estate, as the plaintiff in this action. (ECF No. 6). Pu
Summary: ORDER EDMUND A. SARGUS, JR. , Chief District Judge . This matter is before the Court for consideration of deceased Plaintiff David Vargas's ("Plaintiff") Motion to Substitute a Party. (ECF No. 6). On March 25, 2019, Plaintiffs Counsel filed a Suggestion of Death notifying the Court of Plaintiff's death. (ECF No. 5). On April 10, 2019, Plaintiff's Counsel moved to substitute David Jorgensen, the personal representative of Plaintiff's estate, as the plaintiff in this action. (ECF No. 6). Pur..
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ORDER
EDMUND A. SARGUS, JR., Chief District Judge.
This matter is before the Court for consideration of deceased Plaintiff David Vargas's ("Plaintiff") Motion to Substitute a Party. (ECF No. 6). On March 25, 2019, Plaintiffs Counsel filed a Suggestion of Death notifying the Court of Plaintiff's death. (ECF No. 5). On April 10, 2019, Plaintiff's Counsel moved to substitute David Jorgensen, the personal representative of Plaintiff's estate, as the plaintiff in this action. (ECF No. 6).
Pursuant to Federal Rule of Civil Procedure 25(a), a motion for substitution may be made within 90 days of service of a statement noting a party's death. The instant motion is timely. Accordingly, the Court GRANTS Plaintiff's Motion. (ECF No. 6). The Court ORDERS that David Jorgensen, the personal representative of the estate of David Vargas, be substituted for David Vargas as the plaintiff in this action.
IT IS SO ORDERED.
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