Opinion
2:18-md-2846
01-24-2024
IN RE DAVOL, INC./C.R. BARD, INC., POLYPROPYLENE HERNIA MESH PRODUCTS LIABILITY LITIGATION
Kimberly A. Jolson, Magistrate Judge.
ORDER
EDMUND A. SARGUS, JR., UNITED STATES DISTRICT JUDGE
This matter is before the Court on Plaintiff's unopposed Motion to Substitute Party and to Amend Short Form Complaint. (ECF No. 6.) Rule 25 provides that, “[i]f a party dies and the claim is not extinguished, the court may order substitution of the proper party.” Fed.R.Civ.P. 25(a)(1). “A motion for substitution may be made by any party or by the decedent's successor or representative.” Id.
Following Plaintiff's death, Susan Danca was appointed the personal representative of Plaintiff's estate. (ECF No. 6-2.) Plaintiff now moves for the substitution of Susan Danca, as Personal Representative of the Estate of Theresa Dorros, as the proper plaintiff. (ECF No. 6.) Plaintiff's unopposed Motion to Substitute Party and to Amend Short Form Complaint is GRANTED. The Clerk is directed to substitute Susan Danca, as Personal Representative of the Estate of Theresa Dorros, as Plaintiff in place of Theresa Dorros.
IT IS SO ORDERED.