Medtronic Sofamor Danek USA, Inc. v. Blackstone Medical, Inc.

COMPLAINT against Blackstone Medical, Inc. Filing fee: $350, receipt number 306365, filed by Medtronic Sofamor Danek Deggendorf, GmbH,, Medtronic Sofamor Danek USA, Inc., Warsaw Orthopedic, Inc., Medtronic Puerto Rico Operations Co.. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibits A - C (not scanned)# 2 Cover & Category Sheets)(Lindsay, Maurice) (Entered: 09/26/2006)

2006-09-22

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CORPORATE DISCLOSURE STATEMENT by Medtronic Sofamor Danek USA, Inc. (Lindsay, Maurice) (Entered: 09/26/2006)

2006-09-22

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Summons Issued as to Blackstone Medical, Inc.. (Lindsay, Maurice)

2006-09-25

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AFFIDAVIT OF SERVICE Executed by Medtronic Sofamor Danek Deggendorf, GmbH,, Medtronic Sofamor Danek USA, Inc., Warsaw Orthopedic, Inc., Medtronic Puerto Rico Operations Co.. Blackstone Medical, Inc. served on 9/28/2006, answer due 10/18/2006. Acknowledgement filed by Medtronic Sofamor Danek Deggendorf, GmbH,; Medtronic Sofamor Danek USA, Inc.; Warsaw Orthopedic, Inc.; Medtronic Puerto Rico Operations Co.. (Attachments: # 1 Soummons/Return of Service)(Lindsay, Maurice) (Entered: 10/10/2006)

2006-10-10

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NOTICE of Appearance by Michael P. Angelini on behalf of Blackstone Medical, Inc. (Angelini, Michael) (Entered: 10/18/2006)

2006-10-18

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MOTION for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice by Richard L. DeLucia, Elizabeth Gardner, Cynthia Lambert Hardman and Royal N. Ronning, Jr. by Blackstone Medical, Inc.. (Attachments: # 1 Affidavit of Richard L. DeLucia# 2 Affidavit of Elizabeth Gardner# 3 Affidavit of Cynthia Lambert Hardman# 4 Affidavit of Royal N. Ronning, Jr.# 5 Certificate of Good Standing for Richard L. DeLucia# 6 Certificate of Good Standing for Elizabeth Gardner# 7 Certificate of Good Standing for Cynthia Lambert Hardman# 8 Certificate of Good Standing for Royal N. Ronning, Jr.)(Angelini, Michael) (Entered: 10/18/2006)

2006-10-18

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Defendant's ANSWER to Complaint with Jury Demand, COUNTERCLAIM against all plaintiffs by Blackstone Medical, Inc..(Angelini, Michael) (Entered: 10/18/2006)

2006-10-18

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Judge Michael A Ponsor : ELECTRONIC ORDER entered. REFERRING CASE to Magistrate Judge Kenneth P. Neiman Referred for full pretrial pretrial case management, not including dispositive motions, for a Rule 16 conf.(Finn, Mary) Modified on 10/18/2006 to add ELECTRONIC to the text. (Finn, Mary).

2006-10-18

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NOTICE issued to Attorney Richard L.DeLuca, Elizabeth Gardner and Royal N. Ronning, Jr. regarding mandatory use of ECF in compliance with Local Rule 5.4. Failure to comply may result in the imposition of sanctions. (Finn, Mary) (Entered: 10/19/2006)

2006-10-19

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NOTICE of Scheduling Conference ISSUED, cc:cl. Initial Scheduling Conference set for 11/29/2006 at 10:00 AM in Courtroom 3 before Magistrate Judge Kenneth P. Neiman; joint statement and LR 16.1 certs by 11/22/06. (Healy, Bethaney) (Entered: 10/19/2006)

2006-10-19

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Judge Michael A Ponsor : ELECTRONICORDER entered granting 5 Motion for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice. Added Richard L. DeLucia for Blackstone Medical, Inc., Elizabeth Gardner for Blackstone Medical, Inc., Cynthia Lambert for Blackstone Medical, Inc., Royal N. Ronning, Jr for Blackstone Medical, Inc.; cc/cl. (Finn, Mary)

2006-10-19

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CORPORATE DISCLOSURE STATEMENT by Blackstone Medical, Inc.. (Angelini, Michael) (Entered: 10/27/2006)

2006-10-27

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Filing fee in the amount of $200.00 paid on 10/19/2006. Receipt number 306390 for 5 motion to admit attorneys pro hace vice. (Finn, Mary)

2006-11-02

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ANSWER to Counterclaim by Medtronic Sofamor Danek USA, Inc..(Shannon, Timothy) (Entered: 11/08/2006)

2006-11-08

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Assented to MOTION to Amend 1 Complaint, by Medtronic Sofamor Danek Deggendorf, GmbH,, Medtronic Sofamor Danek USA, Inc., Medtronic Sofamor Danek Deggendorf, GmbH,, Medtronic Sofamor Danek USA, Inc., Warsaw Orthopedic, Inc., Medtronic Puerto Rico Operations Co., Warsaw Orthopedic, Inc., Medtronic Puerto Rico Operations Co.. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit First Amended Complaint# 2 Exhibit A# 3 Exhibit A (cont.)# 4 Exhibit B# 5 Exhibit B (cont.)# 6 Exhibit C# 7 Exhibit C (cont.)# 8 Exhibit D# 9 Exhibit D cont# 10 Exhibit E)(Vreeland, Cynthia) (Entered: 11/16/2006)

2006-11-16

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FIRST AMENDED COMPLAINT against Blackstone Medical, Inc., filed by Medtronic Sofamor Danek Deggendorf, GmbH,, Medtronic Sofamor Danek USA, Inc., Warsaw Orthopedic, Inc., Medtronic Puerto Rico Operations Co.. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A# 2 Exhibit A (cont'd)# 3 Exhibit B# 4 Exhibit B (cont'd)# 5 Exhibit C# 6 Exhibit C (cont'd)# 7 Exhibit D# 8 Exhibit D (cont'd)# 9 Exhibit E)(Healy, Bethaney) (Entered: 11/17/2006)

2006-11-17

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Magistrate Judge Kenneth P. Neiman. ELECTRONIC ORDER granting 11 Motion to Amend Complaint, ENTERED, cc:cl. (Healy, Bethaney)

2006-11-17

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JOINT SUBMISSION pursuant to Local Rule 16.1 by Medtronic Sofamor Danek USA, Inc..(Shannon, Timothy) (Entered: 11/22/2006)

2006-11-22

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MOTION for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice for admission of Kent Patrick Herman by Blackstone Medical, Inc.. (Attachments: # 1 # 2)(Angelini, Michael) (Entered: 11/22/2006)

2006-11-22

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NOTICE issued to Attorney Kent Patrick Herman regarding mandatory registration with ECF in compliance with the Standing Order entered by Judge Ponsor and Magistrate Judge Neiman. (Lindsay, Maurice)

2006-11-27

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Judge Michael A Ponsor : ELECTRONIC ORDER entered granting 14 Motion for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice. Added Kent Patrick Herman for Blackstone Medical, Inc. cc/cl (Lindsay, Maurice)

2006-11-27

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Filing fee Paid: $50.00, receipt number 306425 for 14 MOTION for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice for admission of Kent Patrick Herman. (Lindsay, Maurice)

2006-11-27

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CERTIFICATION pursuant to Local Rule 16.1 by Blackstone Medical, Inc., Blackstone Medical, Inc..(Gardner, Elizabeth) (Entered: 11/29/2006)

2006-11-29

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Judge Kenneth P. Neiman : ORDER entered. SCHEDULING ORDER. Motions to amend pleadings or add parties due 2/02/2007. By 4/02/2007, each party to serve a summary of its position re: proper definition of disputed claims terms. Opening Markman briefs due 4/16/2007, with responsive briefs by 5/16/2007. Counsel to appear for a Markman hearing on 6/20/2007 at 2:00 P.M. in Courtroom 1 before Judge Michael A. Ponsor. All fact disc. to close on 8/31/2007. Initial expert reports to be filed by 8/31/2007, or thirty (30) days after the issuance of the Markman decision, whichever is later. Rebuttal expert reports to be filed by 10/1/2007, or thirty (30) days after the initial report filings, whichever is later. All expert disc. to be completed by 10/31/2007, or thirty (30) days after the filing of the last rebuttal report, whichever is later. All dispositive motions due by 11/30/2007, or thirty (30) days after the close of expert disc., whichever is later, with opp.'s thereto filed thirty (30) days thereafter; cc/cl. (Finn, Mary) Modified on 11/30/2006 to fix (3) to (30). (Finn, Mary). (Entered: 11/30/2006)

2006-11-29

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ElectronicClerk's Notes for proceedings held before Judge Kenneth P. Neiman : Scheduling Conference held on 11/29/2006. Order to issue. Markman Hearing set for 6/20/07 @ 2:00 PM before Judge Ponsor. (Stuckenbruck, John)

2006-11-29

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Set/Reset Hearings: Markman Hearing set for 6/20/2007 at 02:00 PM in Courtroom 1 before Judge Michael A Ponsor. (Finn, Mary)

2006-11-30

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MOTION for Extension of Time to December 18, 2006 to File Answer re 12 Amended Complaint, by Blackstone Medical, Inc..(Hardman, Cynthia) (Entered: 12/04/2006)

2006-12-04

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Judge Kenneth P. Neiman : Electronic ORDER entered granting 17 Motion for Extension of Time to December 18, 2006, to Answer Amended Complaint. (Neiman, Kenneth)

2006-12-04

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Second MOTION for Extension of Time to January 5, 2007 to File Answer re 12 Amended Complaint, by Blackstone Medical, Inc..(Hardman, Cynthia) (Entered: 12/12/2006)

2006-12-12

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Judge Kenneth P. Neiman : Electronic ORDER entered granting 18 Defendant's assented-to Motion for Extension of Time to January 5, 2007, to Answer Amended Complaint. (Neiman, Kenneth)

2006-12-12

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Set/Reset Answer Deadlines for Blackstone Medical, Inc. to the amended complaint - 1/05/2007. (Finn, Mary)

2006-12-13

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ANSWER to Amended Complaint, COUNTERCLAIM against all plaintiffs by Blackstone Medical, Inc..(Hardman, Cynthia) (Entered: 01/05/2007)

2007-01-05

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ANSWER to Counterclaim to Plaintiffs' First Amended Complaint by Medtronic Sofamor Danek Deggendorf, GmbH,.(Shannon, Timothy) (Entered: 01/23/2007)

2007-01-23

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Joint MOTION for Protective Order by Medtronic Sofamor Danek Deggendorf, GmbH,. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit Stipulated Protective Order)(Shannon, Timothy) (Entered: 02/02/2007)

2007-02-02

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Magistrate Judge Kenneth P. Neiman. STIPULATED PROTECTIVE ORDER ENTERED, cc:cl.(Healy, Bethaney) (Entered: 02/05/2007)

2007-02-05

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Judge Kenneth P. Neiman : Electronic ORDER entered granting 21 Joint Motion for Protective Order, subject to further order of the court. Order to issue. (Neiman, Kenneth)

2007-02-05

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MOTION to Modify Scheduling Order (Unopposed) by Blackstone Medical, Inc..(Hardman, Cynthia) (Entered: 03/28/2007)

2007-03-28

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Magistrate Judge Kenneth P. Neiman. ELECTRONIC ORDER granting 23 Motion for Modification of Schedule, ENTERED, cc:cl. ALLOWED. See Revised Scheduling Order entered this day. (Healy, Bethaney)

2007-04-02

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Magistrate Judge Kenneth P. Neiman. REVISED SCHEDULING ORDER ENTERED, cc:cl. By 8/24/07, parties to serve list of proposed claim terms to be considered; all fact disc compl by 8/31/07; each party to serve a summary of its position re: proper definition of disputed claim terms by 9/7/07; initial expert reports file by 9/28/07; rebuttal expert reports filed by 10/30/07; expert disc compl by 11/30/07; opening Markman briefs filed by 12/21/07, with responsive briefs filed by 1/31/08; all dispo mots filed by 12/21/07, with opps thereto by 1/31/08; the June 20, 2007 Markman hearing is cancelled.(Healy, Bethaney) Modified on 4/4/2007 to delete the number 8 contained in the 12/21/2007 date. (Finn, Mary). (Entered: 04/03/2007)

2007-04-03

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MOTION to Amend Scheduling Order by Blackstone Medical, Inc..(Angelini, Michael) (Entered: 07/26/2007)

2007-07-26

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MEMORANDUM in Support re 25 MOTION to Amend Scheduling Order filed by Blackstone Medical, Inc.. (Angelini, Michael) (Entered: 07/26/2007)

2007-07-26

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AFFIDAVIT in Support re 25 MOTION to Amend Scheduling Order. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A# 2 Exhibit B, pp. 1-2# 3 Exhibit B, pp.3-4# 4 Exhibit C, pp. 1-2# 5 Exhibit C, pp. 3-4# 6 Exhibit C, pp. 5-6# 7 Exhibit C, p. 7# 8 Exhibit D, pp. 1-2# 9 Exhibit D, pp. 3-4# 10 Exhibit E, pp. 1-2# 11 Exhibit E, pp. 3-4# 12 Exhibit E, pp. 5-6# 13 Exhibit F# 14 Exhibit G)(Angelini, Michael) (Entered: 07/26/2007)

2007-07-26

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Opposition re 25 MOTION to Amend Scheduling Order filed by Medtronic Sofamor Danek USA, Inc.. (Shannon, Timothy) (Entered: 08/09/2007)

2007-08-09

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AFFIDAVIT in Support re 28 Opposition to Motion to Amend Scheduling Order. (Shannon, Timothy) Additional attachment(s) added on 8/10/2007 (Finn, Mary). (Entered: 08/09/2007)

2007-08-09

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Magistrate Judge Kenneth P. Neiman. FURTHER REVISED SCHEDULING ORDER ISSUED, cc:cl. Each party to serve list of proposed claim terms by 9/24/07; all fact disc. closed on 10/1/07; each party serve a summary of its position re: proper definition of disputed claim terms by 10/8/07; initial expert reports filed by 10/29/07; rebuttal expert reports by 11/30/07; expert disc compl by 12/31/07; opening Markman briefs filed by 1/21/08, with responsive briefs by 3/3/08; all dispo motions filed by 1/21/08, with opps thereto filed by 3/3/08. THERE SHALL BE NO FURTHER EXTENSIONS. (Healy, Bethaney) (Entered: 08/10/2007)

2007-08-10

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Notice of correction to docket made by Court staff. Correction: Document 29 corrected because: to separate the main document and exhibits A - G and to redocket the main document and to add exhibits A - G individually as attachments. (Finn, Mary)

2007-08-10

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Magistrate Judge Kenneth P. Neiman. ELECTRONIC ORDER granting in part and denying in part 25 Motion to Amend the Scheduling Order, ENTERED, cc:cl. See Further Revised Scheduling Order entered this day. (Healy, Bethaney)

2007-08-10

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Joint MOTION to Stay Case Temporarily by Medtronic Sofamor Danek Deggendorf, GmbH,.(Shannon, Timothy) (Entered: 08/24/2007)

2007-08-24

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Judge Kenneth P. Neiman : Electronic ORDER entered denying 31 Joint Motion to Temporarily Stay Case, the court having notified the parties when it again revised the schedule on August 10, 2007, that there would be no further extensions. See Document No. 30. Despite that order, the instant motion is, in effect, a request for a further extension. The parties can proceed with their settlement negotiations while they comply with the existing schedule. (Neiman, Kenneth)

2007-08-27

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MOTION for Leave to File Second Amended Complaint by Medtronic Sofamor Danek Deggendorf, GmbH,, Medtronic Sofamor Danek USA, Inc., Warsaw Orthopedic, Inc., Medtronic Puerto Rico Operations Co.. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit Second Amended Complaint# 2 Exhibit A# 3 Exhibit A cont.# 4 Exhibit B# 5 Exhibit B cont.# 6 Exhibit C# 7 Exhibit C cont.# 8 Exhibit D# 9 Exhibit D cont.# 10 Exhibit E# 11 Exhibit E cont.)(Vreeland, Cynthia) (Entered: 09/12/2007)

2007-09-12

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Joint MOTION to Stay in Light of Settlement Reached by Parties, So That Parties May Obtain Required Third Party Approvals Necessary to Execute Settlement Papers by Blackstone Medical, Inc..(Hardman, Cynthia) (Entered: 09/14/2007)

2007-09-14

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Magistrate Judge Kenneth P. Neiman. FURTHER REVISED SCHEDULING ORDER: By 10/15/07, parties shall file their stlmt agreement and/or inform ct in writing that a stlmt has been reached, whereupon the case shall be dismissed; if no final stlmt has been reached by that date, the parties shall abide by the deadlines set forth in Paras. 2-9 of the Scheduling Order, ENTERED, cc:cl. See Order for details. NO FURTHER EXTENSIONS SHALL BE GRANTED UNDER ANY CIRCUMSTANCES. (Healy, Bethaney) (Entered: 09/19/2007)

2007-09-17

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Magistrate Judge Kenneth P. Neiman. ELECTRONIC ORDER granting 33 Motion for Brief Stay of Case ENTERED, cc:cl. (Healy, Bethaney)

2007-09-19

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Magistrate Judge Kenneth P. Neiman. ELECTRONIC ORDER granting without timely opposition 32 Motion for Leave to File Second Amended Complaint, ENTERED, cc:cl. Counsel using the Electronic Case Filing System should now file the document for which leave to file has been granted in accordance with the CM/ECF Administrative Procedures. Counsel must include - Leave to file granted on October 26, 2007 in the caption of the document. (Healy, Bethaney)

2007-10-26

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STIPULATION of Dismissal With Prejudice And Without Costs by Medtronic Sofamor Danek USA, Inc.. (Shannon, Timothy) (Entered: 11/02/2007)

2007-11-02

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Case no longer referred to Magistrate Judge Kenneth P. Neiman. (Finn, Mary)

2007-11-02

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Civil Case Terminated. (Finn, Mary)

2007-11-02

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Overview

Parties

Defendant

Blackstone Medical, Inc. Follow

Represented By

Plaintiff

Medtronic Sofamor Danek Deggendorf, GmbH, Follow

Represented By

Medtronic Puerto Rico Operations Co. Follow

Represented By

Warsaw Orthopedic, Inc. Follow

Represented By

Medtronic Sofamor Danek USA, Inc. Follow

Represented By

Court & Judges

Patents Involved

Docket Entries

CORPORATE DISCLOSURE STATEMENT by Medtronic Sofamor Danek USA, Inc. (Lindsay, Maurice) (Entered: 09/26/2006)

Summons Issued as to Blackstone Medical, Inc.. (Lindsay, Maurice)

NOTICE of Appearance by Michael P. Angelini on behalf of Blackstone Medical, Inc. (Angelini, Michael) (Entered: 10/18/2006)

Defendant's ANSWER to Complaint with Jury Demand, COUNTERCLAIM against all plaintiffs by Blackstone Medical, Inc..(Angelini, Michael) (Entered: 10/18/2006)

Judge Michael A Ponsor : ELECTRONIC ORDER entered. REFERRING CASE to Magistrate Judge Kenneth P. Neiman Referred for full pretrial pretrial case management, not including dispositive motions, for a Rule 16 conf.(Finn, Mary) Modified on 10/18/2006 to add ELECTRONIC to the text. (Finn, Mary).

NOTICE issued to Attorney Richard L.DeLuca, Elizabeth Gardner and Royal N. Ronning, Jr. regarding mandatory use of ECF in compliance with Local Rule 5.4. Failure to comply may result in the imposition of sanctions. (Finn, Mary) (Entered: 10/19/2006)

NOTICE of Scheduling Conference ISSUED, cc:cl. Initial Scheduling Conference set for 11/29/2006 at 10:00 AM in Courtroom 3 before Magistrate Judge Kenneth P. Neiman; joint statement and LR 16.1 certs by 11/22/06. (Healy, Bethaney) (Entered: 10/19/2006)

CORPORATE DISCLOSURE STATEMENT by Blackstone Medical, Inc.. (Angelini, Michael) (Entered: 10/27/2006)

Filing fee in the amount of $200.00 paid on 10/19/2006. Receipt number 306390 for 5 motion to admit attorneys pro hace vice. (Finn, Mary)

ANSWER to Counterclaim by Medtronic Sofamor Danek USA, Inc..(Shannon, Timothy) (Entered: 11/08/2006)

Magistrate Judge Kenneth P. Neiman. ELECTRONIC ORDER granting 11 Motion to Amend Complaint, ENTERED, cc:cl. (Healy, Bethaney)

JOINT SUBMISSION pursuant to Local Rule 16.1 by Medtronic Sofamor Danek USA, Inc..(Shannon, Timothy) (Entered: 11/22/2006)

MOTION for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice for admission of Kent Patrick Herman by Blackstone Medical, Inc.. (Attachments: # 1 # 2)(Angelini, Michael) (Entered: 11/22/2006)

NOTICE issued to Attorney Kent Patrick Herman regarding mandatory registration with ECF in compliance with the Standing Order entered by Judge Ponsor and Magistrate Judge Neiman. (Lindsay, Maurice)

Judge Michael A Ponsor : ELECTRONIC ORDER entered granting 14 Motion for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice. Added Kent Patrick Herman for Blackstone Medical, Inc. cc/cl (Lindsay, Maurice)

Filing fee Paid: $50.00, receipt number 306425 for 14 MOTION for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice for admission of Kent Patrick Herman. (Lindsay, Maurice)

CERTIFICATION pursuant to Local Rule 16.1 by Blackstone Medical, Inc., Blackstone Medical, Inc..(Gardner, Elizabeth) (Entered: 11/29/2006)

ElectronicClerk's Notes for proceedings held before Judge Kenneth P. Neiman : Scheduling Conference held on 11/29/2006. Order to issue. Markman Hearing set for 6/20/07 @ 2:00 PM before Judge Ponsor. (Stuckenbruck, John)

Set/Reset Hearings: Markman Hearing set for 6/20/2007 at 02:00 PM in Courtroom 1 before Judge Michael A Ponsor. (Finn, Mary)

MOTION for Extension of Time to December 18, 2006 to File Answer re 12 Amended Complaint, by Blackstone Medical, Inc..(Hardman, Cynthia) (Entered: 12/04/2006)

Judge Kenneth P. Neiman : Electronic ORDER entered granting 17 Motion for Extension of Time to December 18, 2006, to Answer Amended Complaint. (Neiman, Kenneth)

Second MOTION for Extension of Time to January 5, 2007 to File Answer re 12 Amended Complaint, by Blackstone Medical, Inc..(Hardman, Cynthia) (Entered: 12/12/2006)

Judge Kenneth P. Neiman : Electronic ORDER entered granting 18 Defendant's assented-to Motion for Extension of Time to January 5, 2007, to Answer Amended Complaint. (Neiman, Kenneth)

Set/Reset Answer Deadlines for Blackstone Medical, Inc. to the amended complaint - 1/05/2007. (Finn, Mary)

ANSWER to Amended Complaint, COUNTERCLAIM against all plaintiffs by Blackstone Medical, Inc..(Hardman, Cynthia) (Entered: 01/05/2007)

ANSWER to Counterclaim to Plaintiffs' First Amended Complaint by Medtronic Sofamor Danek Deggendorf, GmbH,.(Shannon, Timothy) (Entered: 01/23/2007)

Joint MOTION for Protective Order by Medtronic Sofamor Danek Deggendorf, GmbH,. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit Stipulated Protective Order)(Shannon, Timothy) (Entered: 02/02/2007)

Magistrate Judge Kenneth P. Neiman. STIPULATED PROTECTIVE ORDER ENTERED, cc:cl.(Healy, Bethaney) (Entered: 02/05/2007)

Judge Kenneth P. Neiman : Electronic ORDER entered granting 21 Joint Motion for Protective Order, subject to further order of the court. Order to issue. (Neiman, Kenneth)

MOTION to Modify Scheduling Order (Unopposed) by Blackstone Medical, Inc..(Hardman, Cynthia) (Entered: 03/28/2007)

Magistrate Judge Kenneth P. Neiman. ELECTRONIC ORDER granting 23 Motion for Modification of Schedule, ENTERED, cc:cl. ALLOWED. See Revised Scheduling Order entered this day. (Healy, Bethaney)

MOTION to Amend Scheduling Order by Blackstone Medical, Inc..(Angelini, Michael) (Entered: 07/26/2007)

MEMORANDUM in Support re 25 MOTION to Amend Scheduling Order filed by Blackstone Medical, Inc.. (Angelini, Michael) (Entered: 07/26/2007)

Opposition re 25 MOTION to Amend Scheduling Order filed by Medtronic Sofamor Danek USA, Inc.. (Shannon, Timothy) (Entered: 08/09/2007)

AFFIDAVIT in Support re 28 Opposition to Motion to Amend Scheduling Order. (Shannon, Timothy) Additional attachment(s) added on 8/10/2007 (Finn, Mary). (Entered: 08/09/2007)

Notice of correction to docket made by Court staff. Correction: Document 29 corrected because: to separate the main document and exhibits A - G and to redocket the main document and to add exhibits A - G individually as attachments. (Finn, Mary)

Magistrate Judge Kenneth P. Neiman. ELECTRONIC ORDER granting in part and denying in part 25 Motion to Amend the Scheduling Order, ENTERED, cc:cl. See Further Revised Scheduling Order entered this day. (Healy, Bethaney)

Joint MOTION to Stay Case Temporarily by Medtronic Sofamor Danek Deggendorf, GmbH,.(Shannon, Timothy) (Entered: 08/24/2007)

Joint MOTION to Stay in Light of Settlement Reached by Parties, So That Parties May Obtain Required Third Party Approvals Necessary to Execute Settlement Papers by Blackstone Medical, Inc..(Hardman, Cynthia) (Entered: 09/14/2007)

Magistrate Judge Kenneth P. Neiman. ELECTRONIC ORDER granting 33 Motion for Brief Stay of Case ENTERED, cc:cl. (Healy, Bethaney)

STIPULATION of Dismissal With Prejudice And Without Costs by Medtronic Sofamor Danek USA, Inc.. (Shannon, Timothy) (Entered: 11/02/2007)

Case no longer referred to Magistrate Judge Kenneth P. Neiman. (Finn, Mary)

Civil Case Terminated. (Finn, Mary)

Track Case Updates

Blackstone Medical, Inc.

Medtronic Sofamor Danek Deggendorf, GmbH,

Medtronic Puerto Rico Operations Co.

Warsaw Orthopedic, Inc.

Medtronic Sofamor Danek USA, Inc.