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UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT
NORTHERN DISTRICT OF GEORGIA
Julie Williams and Randall Williams, individually and as Parents and Natural Guardians of M.C.W., a Minor, Plaintiffs, v. GLAXOSMITHKLINE LLC Defendants.
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Civil No. JURY TRIAL DEMANDED
NOTICE OF REMOVAL
Defendant GlaxoSmithKline LLC (“GSK”), removes the state court action
entitled Julie Williams, et al. v. GlaxoSmithKline LLC, No. 16A-02416-5, from the
Superior Court of Gwinnett County, Georgia, to the United States District Court
for the Northern District of Georgia, Atlanta Division, pursuant to 28 U.S.C. §§
1332, 1441, and 1446.1 In support of the removal, GSK respectfully states as
follows:
1. This is a pharmaceutical product liability case. On or about March 14,
2016, Plaintiffs Julie Williams and Randall Williams commenced this action by
serving a summons and complaint (“Complaint”) on GSK. A true and correct copy
1By removing this action to this Court, GSK does not waive any defenses, objections, or motions available under state or federal law. GSK expressly reserves the right to move for dismissal of some or all of Plaintiffs’ claims and/or seek dismissal based on lack of personal jurisdiction, improper venue, and/or the doctrine of forum non conveniens.
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of the summons and Complaint are attached to this Notice of Removal as Exhibit
A. Plaintiffs assert claims for injuries and damages allegedly experienced by
M.C.W. as a result of her mother’s use of Zofran®, an FDA-approved prescription
medicine manufactured by GSK. Plaintiffs bring claims against GSK for
negligence, negligence per se, fraudulent misrepresentation, fraudulent
concealment, and negligent misrepresentation. (Compl. ¶¶ 105-170).
2. As explained below, this Court has original subject matter jurisdiction
over this civil action pursuant to 28 U.S.C. § 1332, and the action may be removed
to this Court under 28 U.S.C. § 1441 because (i) there is complete diversity of
citizenship between Plaintiffs and Defendant, and (ii) the amount in controversy
exceeds the sum or value of $75,000, exclusive of interest and costs.
DIVERSITY OF CITIZENSHIP
3. GSK is, and was at the commencement of this action, a citizen of the
State of Delaware for purposes of diversity jurisdiction.
4. GSK is a limited liability company. The sole member of GSK is, and
was at the commencement of this action, GlaxoSmithKline Holdings (Americas)
Inc. (“GSK Holdings”). Because Delaware is both GSK Holdings’ state of
incorporation and the location of its principal place of business, GSK Holdings is
solely a citizen of Delaware. Therefore, GSK also is solely a Delaware citizen.
5. For purposes of diversity jurisdiction, determining the citizenship of
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GSK is a two-step process. First, under the Eleventh Circuit’s ruling in Rolling
Greens MHP, L.P. v. Comcast SCH Holdings L.L.C., 374 F.3d 1020, 1022 (11th
Cir. 2004), a limited liability company is a citizen of any state of which a member
of the company is a citizen. Second, under the Supreme Court’s ruling in Hertz
Corp. v. Friend, 130 S. Ct. 1181, 1185-86 (2010), a corporation is a citizen of the
state in which it is incorporated and the state in which it has its principal place of
business, as determined by the “nerve center” test.
6. Based on this two-step analysis, GSK is solely a citizen of Delaware.
First, under Rolling Greens, GSK’s citizenship is defined solely by the citizenship
of its only member, GSK Holdings. Second, under Hertz, GSK Holdings is solely
a citizen of Delaware, because it was incorporated under the laws of Delaware and
has its principal place of business in Delaware. The sole member of GSK is GSK
Holdings. Because Delaware is both GSK Holdings’ state of incorporation and the
location of its nerve center, GSK Holdings is solely a citizen of Delaware.
Therefore, GSK also is solely a Delaware citizen. See Johnson v. SmithKline
Beecham Corp., 724 F.3d 337, 356-57, 360 (3d Cir. 2013).
7. Plaintiffs are now, and were at the commencement of this action,
citizens of the State of Georgia. (Compl. ¶¶ 20-22).
8. Accordingly, there exists complete diversity among the parties
because Plaintiffs are citizens of Georgia and GSK is a citizen of Delaware.
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AMOUNT IN CONTROVERSY
9. It is apparent from the face of the Complaint and the serious injuries
alleged that the amount in controversy exceeds $75,000. In the Complaint,
Plaintiffs assert claims for injuries and damages allegedly experienced by M.C.W.
as a result of prenatal exposure to Zofran®. (Compl. ¶ 11). Specifically, Plaintiffs
contend that the use of Zofran® by Plaintiff Julie Williams during her pregnancy
with M.C.W. caused M.C.W. to experience birth defects, including cleft palate. Id.
Additionally, Plaintiffs allege that M.C.W. has undergone various surgeries and
medical procedures, including a cleft palate repair, multiple myringotomies, and a
sleep study, and is expected to undergo additional orthognathic surgeries and
medical procedures in the future. (Compl. ¶¶ 11, 99). They also allege M.C.W.
“has a dysmorphic appearance of the mandible that will require further medical
attention as she grows.” (Compl. ¶¶ 11, 99). Plaintiffs further allege that they
“have suffered and incurred harm including severe and permanent pain and
suffering, mental anguish, medical expenses and other economic and noneconomic
damages, and M.C.W. will require more constant and continuous medical
monitoring and treatment than had she not been exposed to Zofran.” (Compl. ¶
103).
10. Although the Complaint does not demand a specific dollar amount in
damages, the preponderance of the evidence demonstrates that the matter in
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controversy exceeds $75,000, exclusive of interest and costs. See 28 U.S.C. §
1446(c)(2)(B) (requisite amount in controversy may be demonstrated by
“preponderance of the evidence”).
11. As the Supreme Court recently held, a removing defendant is not
required to provide evidence to support the amount in controversy in its Notice of
Removal. “[A]ll that is required is a ‘short and plain statement of the grounds for
removal,’ including ‘a plausible allegation that the amount in controversy exceeds
the jurisdictional threshold.” Dart Cherokee Basin Operating Co., LLC v. Owens,
135 S. Ct. 547, 553-54 (2014).
12. Further, in cases involving allegations of congenital defects or birth
injuries, juries nationwide have awarded plaintiffs in excess of $75,000 in
damages. See, e.g., Tobin v. Astra Pharm., Inc., No. 88-0350-L(CS), 1 Exp. Wit.
22873 (W.D. Ky. Mar. 8, 1991) (awarding $4.5 million to compensate plaintiff for
congestive heart failure and heart transplant allegedly caused by use of defendant’s
prescription medication during pregnancy); White v. Behlke, 24 Nat. J.V.R.A.7:C1,
1000 WL 177472 (Pa. Com. Pl. Nov. 17, 2008) (awarding $20.5 million in
damages for birth defects caused by defendant doctor’s malpractice); Estrada v.
Univ. of S. Fla. Bd. of Trustees, 22 Nat. J.V.R.A. 10:C3, 2007 WL 7952305 (Fla.
Cir. Ct. July 23, 2007) (awarding $23.55 million in damages as a result of a
doctor’s malpractice that resulted in plaintiff’s child being born with birth defects),
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collectively attached as Exhibit B. Indeed, numerous cases now pending against
GSK in MDL No. 2657 located in the District of Massachusetts assert nearly
identical claims as those alleged by Plaintiffs and seek damages in excess of
$75,000.2
13. Based on the nature of the alleged injuries and claims, the requested
relief, and jury verdicts and similar lawsuits from across the country, it is apparent
from the face of the Complaint that Plaintiffs seek recovery in excess of $75,000,
exclusive of interest and costs. The amount in controversy therefore exceeds the
threshold for purposes of diversity jurisdiction under 28 U.S.C. § 1332(a).
14. Accordingly, this Court has subject matter jurisdiction over this matter
pursuant to 28 U.S.C. § 1332.
2 See, e.g., Allen, et al. v. GlaxoSmithKline LLC, MDL No. 1:15-cv-13756 (D. Mass.); Bircher, et al. v. GlaxoSmithKline LLC, MDL No. 1:15-cv-13857 (D. Mass.); Coughlin, et al. v. GlaxoSmithKline LLC, MDL No. 1:15-cv-13607 (D. Mass.); M. Green, et al. v. GlaxoSmithKline LLC, et al., MDL No. 1:15-cv-13821 (D. Mass.); Gruhn, et al. v. GlaxoSmithKline LLC, MDL No. 1:15-cv-13709 (D. Mass.); Julie Hunter, et al. v. GlaxoSmithKline PLC, et al., MDL No. 1:15-cv-13569 (D. Mass.); T. Hogan, et al. v. GlaxoSmithKline LLC, MDL No. 1:15-cv-13729 (D. Mass.); LeClair, et al. v. GlaxoSmithKline LLC, MDL No. 1:15-cv-10429 (D. Mass.); Mandoyan, et al. v. GlaxoSmithKline LLC, et al., MDL No. 1:15-cv-13564 (D. Mass.); Marlenee, et al. v. GlaxoSmithKline LLC, MDL No. 1:15-cv-13585 (D. Mass.); Ragland, et al. v. GlaxoSmithKline LLC, MDL No. 1:15-cv-13604 (D. Mass.); Regan, et al. v. GlaxoSmithKline LLC, MDL No. 1:15-cv-13612 (D. Mass.); K. Roberts et al. v. GlaxoSmithKline LLC, MDL No. 1:15-cv-13710 (D. Mass.); V. Roberts, et al. v. GlaxoSmithKline LLC, MDL No. 1:15-cv-13584 (D. Mass.); Trivisonno, et al. v. GlaxoSmithKline LLC, MDL No. 1:15-cv-13708 (D. Mass.); and Turnage, et al. v. GlaxoSmithKline LLC, MDL No. 1:15-cv-13873 (D. Mass.).
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OTHER PROVISIONS
15. This removal is timely. GSK files this Notice of Removal within 30
days of March 14, 2016, the date of service of the summons and Complaint upon
GSK, as required by 28 U.S.C. § 1446(b).
16. The United States District Court for Northern District of Georgia,
Atlanta Division, is the federal judicial district encompassing the Superior Court of
Gwinnett County, Georgia, where this action is venued, such that this is the proper
federal district for removal of this case to federal court. 28 U.S.C. § 1441(a); 28
U.S.C. § 90(a)(2).
17. A copy of all process, pleadings, and orders that have been served
upon GSK is attached as Exhibit A to this Notice of Removal pursuant to 28
U.S.C. § 1446(a).
18. Pursuant to 28 U.S.C. § 1446(d), GSK will promptly file a copy of
this Notice of Removal with the Superior Court of Gwinnett County, Georgia, and
will serve a copy of same upon Plaintiffs.
19. By filing this Notice of Removal, GSK does not waive any
jurisdictional or other defenses that might be available to it.
20. GSK reserves the right to amend or supplement this Notice of
Removal.
WHEREFORE, Defendant GSK hereby removes this action from the
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Superior Court of Gwinnett County, Georgia, to the United States District Court
for the Northern District of Georgia, Atlanta Division, pursuant to 28 U.S.C. §§
1332, 1441, and 1446, and states that no further proceedings may be had in the
state action.
Dated: April 12, 2016
Respectfully submitted, /s/ Leonard Searcy, II
Leonard Searcy, II Georgia Bar No. 633303 SHOOK HARDY & BACON LLP 2555 Grand Blvd. Kansas City, MO 64108 Telephone: (816) 474-6550 Fax: (816) 421-5547 E-mail: [email protected]
ATTORNEYS FOR DEFENDANT
GLAXOSMITHKLINE LLC
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CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
I hereby certify that the foregoing Notice of Removal will be sent electronically to all registered participants as identified on the Notice of Electronic Filing (“NEF”) and paper copies will be sent via first class mail to those identified as non-registered participants. /s/ Leonard Searcy, II
ATTORNEY FOR DEFENDANT
GLAXOSMITHKLINE LLC
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I. (a) PLAINTIFF(S) DEFENDANT(S)
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1. Unusually large number of parties. 6. Problems locating or preserving evidence
2. Unusually large number of claims or defenses. 7. Pending parallel investigations or actions by government.
3. Factual issues are exceptionally complex 8. Multiple use of experts.
4. Greater than normal volume of evidence. 9. Need for discovery outside United States boundaries.
5. Extended discovery period is needed. 10. Existence of highly technical issues and proof.
CONTINUED ON REVERSEFOR OFFICE USE ONLY
RECEIPT # AMOUNT $ APPLYING IFP MAG. JUDGE (IFP)
JUDGE MAG. JUDGE NATURE OF SUIT CAUSE OF ACTION _ (Referral)
Julie Williams and Randall Williams, Individually and as Parents and Natural Guardians of M.C.W., a Minor
GlaxoSmithKline LLC
Gwinnett County, Georgia
Robert C. BuckBuck Law Firm Suite 9401050 Crown Point Parkway Atlanta, GA 30338Telephone: (678) 338-4999
Leonard Searcy, IIShook Hardy & Bacon LLP2555 Grand Blvd. Kansas City, MO 64108Telephone: (816) 474-6550
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28 U.S.C. Sections 1332, 1441, and 1446.Plaintiffs allege injuries as a result of the phamaceutical product, Zofran.
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VI. NATURE OF SUIT (PLACE AN “X” IN ONE BOX ONLY)
CONTRACT - "0" MONTHS DISCOVERY TRACK150 RECOVERY OF OVERPAYMENT &
ENFORCEMENT OF JUDGMENT152 RECOVERY OF DEFAULTED STUDENT
LOANS (Excl. Veterans)153 RECOVERY OF OVERPAYMENT OF
VETERAN'S BENEFITS
CONTRACT - "4" MONTHS DISCOVERY TRACK110 INSURANCE120 MARINE130 MILLER ACT140 NEGOTIABLE INSTRUMENT151 MEDICARE ACT160 STOCKHOLDERS' SUITS190 OTHER CONTRACT195 CONTRACT PRODUCT LIABILITY196 FRANCHISE
REAL PROPERTY - "4" MONTHS DISCOVERYTRACK
210 LAND CONDEMNATION220 FORECLOSURE230 RENT LEASE & EJECTMENT240 TORTS TO LAND245 TORT PRODUCT LIABILITY290 ALL OTHER REAL PROPERTY
TORTS - PERSONAL INJURY - "4" MONTHSDISCOVERY TRACK
310 AIRPLANE315 AIRPLANE PRODUCT LIABILITY320 ASSAULT, LIBEL & SLANDER330 FEDERAL EMPLOYERS' LIABILITY340 MARINE345 MARINE PRODUCT LIABILITY350 MOTOR VEHICLE355 MOTOR VEHICLE PRODUCT LIABILITY360 OTHER PERSONAL INJURY362 PERSONAL INJURY - MEDICAL MALPRACTICE365 PERSONAL INJURY - PRODUCT LIABILITY 367 PERSONAL INJURY - HEALTH CARE/
PHARMACEUTICAL PRODUCT LIABILITY368 ASBESTOS PERSONAL INJURY PRODUCT
LIABILITY
TORTS - PERSONAL PROPERTY - "4" MONTHSDISCOVERY TRACK
370 OTHER FRAUD371 TRUTH IN LENDING380 OTHER PERSONAL PROPERTY DAMAGE 385 PROPERTY DAMAGE PRODUCT LIABILITY
BANKRUPTCY - "0" MONTHS DISCOVERY TRACK422 APPEAL 28 USC 158423 WITHDRAWAL 28 USC 157
CIVIL RIGHTS - "4" MONTHS DISCOVERY TRACK441 VOTING442 EMPLOYMENT443 HOUSING/ ACCOMMODATIONS444 WELFARE440 OTHER CIVIL RIGHTS445 AMERICANS with DISABILITIES - Employment446 AMERICANS with DISABILITIES - Other448 EDUCATION
IMMIGRATION - "0" MONTHS DISCOVERY TRACK462 NATURALIZATION APPLICATION465 OTHER IMMIGRATION ACTIONS
PRISONER PETITIONS - "0" MONTHS DISCOVERYTRACK
463 HABEAS CORPUS- Alien Detainee510 MOTIONS TO VACATE SENTENCE530 HABEAS CORPUS535 HABEAS CORPUS DEATH PENALTY540 MANDAMUS & OTHER550 CIVIL RIGHTS - Filed Pro se555 PRISON CONDITION(S) - Filed Pro se560 CIVIL DETAINEE: CONDITIONS OF
CONFINEMENT
PRISONER PETITIONS - "4" MONTHS DISCOVERYTRACK
550 CIVIL RIGHTS - Filed by Counsel555 PRISON CONDITION(S) - Filed by Counsel
FORFEITURE/PENALTY - "4" MONTHS DISCOVERYTRACK
625 DRUG RELATED SEIZURE OF PROPERTY 21 USC 881
690 OTHER
LABOR - "4" MONTHS DISCOVERY TRACK710 FAIR LABOR STANDARDS ACT720 LABOR/MGMT. RELATIONS740 RAILWAY LABOR ACT751 FAMILY and MEDICAL LEAVE ACT790 OTHER LABOR LITIGATION791 EMPL. RET. INC. SECURITY ACT
PROPERTY RIGHTS - "4" MONTHS DISCOVERY TRACK820 COPYRIGHTS840 TRADEMARK
PROPERTY RIGHTS - "8" MONTHS DISCOVERY TRACK830 PATENT
SOCIAL SECURITY - "0" MONTHS DISCOVERYTRACK
861 HIA (1395ff)862 BLACK LUNG (923)863 DIWC (405(g))863 DIWW (405(g))864 SSID TITLE XVI865 RSI (405(g))
FEDERAL TAX SUITS - "4" MONTHS DISCOVERYTRACK
870 TAXES (U.S. Plaintiff or Defendant)871 IRS - THIRD PARTY 26 USC 7609
OTHER STATUTES - "4" MONTHS DISCOVERYTRACK
375 FALSE CLAIMS ACT376 QUI TAM 31 USC 3729(a)400 STATE REAPPORTIONMENT430 BANKS AND BANKING450 COMMERCE/ICC RATES/ETC.460 DEPORTATION
470 RACKETEER INFLUENCED AND CORRUPT ORGANIZATIONS 480 CONSUMER CREDIT490 CABLE/SATELLITE TV
890 OTHER STATUTORY ACTIONS891 AGRICULTURAL ACTS893 ENVIRONMENTAL MATTERS
895 FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT 899 ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEDURES ACT / REVIEW OR APPEAL OF AGENCY DECISION 950 CONSTITUTIONALITY OF STATE STATUTES
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410 ANTITRUST850 SECURITIES / COMMODITIES / EXCHANGE
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896 ARBITRATION (Confirm / Vacate / Order / Modify)
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3. VALIDITY OR INFRINGEMENT OF THE SAME PATENT, COPYRIGHT OR TRADEMARK INCLUDED IN AN EARLIER NUMBERED PENDING SUIT.
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