Multi District Litigation

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 Frequently Asked Questions

What is multidistrict litigation?

Multidistrict litigation is litigation pending in more than one federal district court involving common questions of fact. When such cases involve civil actions, they may be transferred by the Judicial Panel on Multidistrict Litigation (The Panel) to any federal court for coordinated and consolidated pretrial proceedings.

What is the Panel on multidistrict litigation?

The panel is a group of seven federal judges designated by the Chief Justice of the United States. The Panel has the responsibility for determining which cases qualify for multidistrict litigation treatment, as well as which district court to transfer and consolidate these cases. The transfers are made pursuant to 28 U.S.C. §1407, upon the Panel's determination that the transfers will result in the convenience of the parties and witnesses and will promote the just and efficient conduct of the cases.

How are the cases to be transferred brought before the Panel?

Proceedings for transfer may be initiated by the Judicial Panel on Multidistrict Litigation upon its own initiative or a motion filed with the Panel by a party in any action in which transfer for coordinated or consolidated pretrial proceedings may be appropriate. Before cases are designated multidistrict litigation and transferred to one federal court, the Panel convenes a hearing and notifies all parties of the place and time of the hearing. The Panel's order of transfer is based on a record of such hearing at which material evidence may be offered by any party to an action in any federal court that would be affected by the transfer.

If my case is subject to a transfer order, but the case has not yet been transferred to the Northern District of Illinois, where should I file documents?

Transfers under 28 U.S.C. §1407 become effective with the filing of the Panel's transfer order in the clerk's office of the designated transferee court. Thus, if the transfer order to which your case is subject has been filed in the Northern District of Illinois, you must make all future filings in the Northern District of Illinois.

Does the Court permit direct filing of cases in the Northern District of Illinois when venue is in another district?

The Court has not authorized direct filing. Absent further order of the court, the case must be filed in the proper district and transferred.

Do I need to file a motion in the Northern District of Illinois to appear pro hac vice or do I need to associate local counsel?

Pro hac vice requirements (and the payment of associated fees) are waived for any attorney who has filed an appearance in a transferor court. Attorneys admitted to practice and in good standing in any United States District Court may be admitted pro hac vice in this litigation without the payment of the pro hac vice fee and without associating with local counsel. Whether or not they file appearances in this case, all lawyers in this litigation are expected to comply with the Court's Local Rules and to abide by the terms of the case management orders and protective orders.

Are attorneys in this MDL required to be e-filers in the Northern District of Illinois?

Yes. Any attorney who will participate actively in the litigation and wishes to receive copies of court filings must file an appearance in this Court and register as an e-filer, receiving training, if he/she is not registered as an e-filer in this Court or another federal court.

Are there any special procedures regarding service?

The court has not established any such procedures.

Do I need to submit courtesy copies of all electronic filings?

No. Judge Feinerman does not require courtesy copies of documents filed electronically unless that document, including all exhibits, exceeds ten pages in length. In addition, parties need not serve each other with paper copies; service through Electronic Case Filing shall be deemed sufficient, with the exception of new complaints filed and subpoenas issued.

How can I be kept advised of the developments of this case?

Court orders, developments, and upcoming events will be posted on the Court's website, mdl-details.aspx?ekmjj4FD3gYZ4wyw5LNLOA==

How can I access the docket sheet?

You may access the docket sheet online by purchasing a PACER account through the PACER Service Center's website at http://www.pacer.uscourts.gov .

Does the Court permit telephone participation at status conferences?

Yes. Attorneys who wish to participate by telephone should call Toll-Free Number: (877) 336–1828, Access Code: 4082461.


 Court Contacts

Courtroom Deputy
Jackie Deanes
Tel.: (312) 435-5568
Courtroom 2132
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Court Reporter
Charles Zandi
(312) 435-5387
Room 2128
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Admission Questions:
Tel.: (312) 435 5771
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E-Filing Help Desk:
Tel.: (312) 582 8727
Tel.: (312) 435-5671



 Plaintiffs' Steering Committee List



 Member Cases

Case #PlaintiffDefendantOrig. District Case #Originating DistrictDate Closed
1:16-cv-02626AverhartKraft Heinz Foods Company01/07/2022
1:16-cv-02687HechmerKraft Heinz Foods Company09/22/2021
1:16-cv-02873YankeeKraft Heinz Foods Company08/02/2016
1:16-cv-02971LynchTarget Corporation10/17/2016
1:16-cv-03016HigensKraft Heinz Foods Company08/03/2016
1:16-cv-03306SpectorKraft Heinz Food Company02/15/2022
1:16-cv-03987AverhartSupervalu, Inc.09/22/2021
1:16-cv-04667LangAlbertsons Companies, Inc09/22/2021
1:16-cv-05265Knight NashKraft Heinz Foods Company08/03/2016
1:16-cv-05802In Re: 100% Grated Parmesan Cheese Marketing10/27/2022
1:16-cv-05804BustamanteWal-Mart Stores, Inc.09/22/2021
1:16-cv-05805LewinKraft Heinz Foods Company09/13/2021
1:16-cv-05806BrownWal-Mart Stores, Inc.09/22/2021
1:16-cv-05807GreeneKraft Heinz Food Company09/13/2021
1:16-cv-05808SchulzeWal-Mart Stores Inc09/22/2021
1:16-cv-05810MateckiKraft Heinz Food Company09/13/2021
1:16-cv-05811JacksonWal-Mart Stores, Inc.09/22/2021
1:16-cv-05812MorenoKraft Heinz Foods Company09/13/2021
1:16-cv-05813EvansKraft Heinz Food Company09/13/2021
1:16-cv-05814HarwellWal-Mart Stores, Inc.09/22/2021
1:16-cv-05816AderKraft Heinz Foods Company12/17/2021
1:16-cv-05817MoschettaWal-Mart Stores, Inc.09/22/2021
1:16-cv-05818QuinnThe Kraft Heinz Company09/13/2021
1:16-cv-05820DucorskyWal-Mart Stores, Inc.09/22/2021
1:16-cv-06158AmbersKraft Heinz Company02/15/2022
1:16-cv-06159WeissThe Kraft Heinz Company09/13/2021
1:16-cv-06160LewisKraft Heinz Foods Company09/13/2021
1:16-cv-06161BrahlerKraft Heinz Food Company09/13/2021
1:16-cv-06162AglesKraft Heinz Foods Company02/15/2022
1:16-cv-06163MattleyKraft Heinz Foods Company02/15/2022
1:16-cv-06164FranklinWal-Mart Stores, Inc.09/22/2021
1:16-cv-06165SellersKraft Heinz Foods Company02/15/2022
1:16-cv-06166CruzWalMart Store, Inc.09/22/2021
1:16-cv-06168RandolphKraft Heinz Foods Company12/16/2021
1:16-cv-06169Sims, individually and On Behalf of All Others SimAlbertsons, LLC09/22/2021
1:16-cv-06170Saitta,Target Corporation09/22/2021
1:16-cv-06171HaraTarget Corporation09/22/2021
1:16-cv-06172ZacharyTarget Corporation08/26/2019
1:16-cv-06173CampanaKraft Heinz Food Company02/15/2022
1:16-cv-06174CostosoWal-Mart Stores, Inc.09/22/2021
1:16-cv-06175DaviesWal-Mart Stores, Inc.09/22/2021
1:16-cv-06176LeeKraft Heinz Foods Company09/13/2021
1:16-cv-06177JonesWal-Mart Stores, Inc.09/22/2021
1:16-cv-06178EllisonKraft Heinz Foods Company09/13/2021
1:16-cv-06179BundyTarget Corporation09/22/2021
1:16-cv-06181HackmanKraft Heinz Food Company02/15/2022
1:16-cv-06182FordKraft Heinz Foods Company09/29/2021
1:16-cv-06183ManfrediWal-Mart Stores Inc09/22/2021
1:16-cv-06668ReevesWal-Mart Stores, Inc.09/22/2021
1:16-cv-09447GreensteinKraft Heinz Company03/24/2017
1:16-cv-11269TamayoPublix Super Markets, Inc.09/22/2021
1:16-cv-11272RudderPublix Super Markets Inc.08/26/2019
1:16-cv-11273PellitteriPublix Super Markets, Inc.08/26/2019
1:17-cv-00949ChmielewskiPublix Super Markets, Inc.09/22/2021


 Case Management Orders

idDate PostedDoc.#Description
107/20/20169MDL Case Management Order No. 1
209/16/2016110Case Management Order No. 2
309/16/2016111ORDER REGARDING INTERIM CO-LEAD COUNSEL AND EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE


 Upcoming Court Proceedings

Upcoming Status Conferences – All Conferences in Courtroom 2125
- 08/04/2016



 Status Conference Agendas

Upcoming Status Conferences:

MINUTE entry before the Honorable Gary Feinerman: Status hearing set for 9/12/2016 [88] is stricken and re-set for 9/22/2016 at 10:30 a.m. Attorneys who wish to participate by telephone should call Toll-Free Number: (877) 336-1828, Access Code: 4082461 for the status hearing on 9/22/2016 at 10:30 a.m.Mailed notice.(jlj, )






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