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Ornum v. Merck & Co., Inc.

United States District Court, N.D. California
Oct 24, 2005
No. C 05-03490 MHP (N.D. Cal. Oct. 24, 2005)

Opinion

No. C 05-03490 MHP.

October 24, 2005


MEMORANDUM ORDER Re: Motion to Stay


On August 8, 2005, plaintiff JOHN VAN ORNUM filed a complaint against MERCK CO., INC. in the Superior Court of the State of California for the County of Shasta. The complaint seeks damages allegedly resulting from plaintiff's use of Vioxx, a drug manufactured by Merck. On August 29, 2005, Merck removed the action to this court on the basis of diversity jurisdiction. Presently before the court is Merck's motion to stay the action pending its transfer to the multidistrict litigation ("MDL") proceeding that has been established to deal with the large volume of Vioxx-related cases in federal court.

The power to stay proceedings in the interest of judicial economy is an inherent power left to the discretion of the court.Landis v. North Am. Co., 299 U.S. 248, 254 (1936). Upon entry of this order, Merck's motion to stay shall be deemed submitted. Unless plaintiff timely files a motion to remand, Merck's motion to stay will be GRANTED and further proceedings in this action shall be STAYED pending transfer of the action to MDL Proceeding No. 1657.

IT IS SO ORDERED.


Summaries of

Ornum v. Merck & Co., Inc.

United States District Court, N.D. California
Oct 24, 2005
No. C 05-03490 MHP (N.D. Cal. Oct. 24, 2005)
Case details for

Ornum v. Merck & Co., Inc.

Case Details

Full title:JOHN VAN ORNUM Plaintiff(s), v. MERCK CO., INC. Defendant(s)

Court:United States District Court, N.D. California

Date published: Oct 24, 2005

Citations

No. C 05-03490 MHP (N.D. Cal. Oct. 24, 2005)