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Nature of Suit Code: 365
Nature of Suit: Personal Injury - Product Liability
Cause of Action: 28:1332 Diversity-Product Liability

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United States District Court

For the Northern District of California

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United States District Court

For the Northern District of California

IN THE UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT

FOR THE NORTHERN DISTRICT OF CALIFORNIA

IN RE BEXTRA AND CELEBREX

MARKETING, SALES PRACTICES AND

PRODUCT LIABILITY LITIGATION,

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This document relates to:

Barbara Van Wey, 06-02432 CRB

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No. MDL 05-01699 CRB

ORDER RE: MOTION TO

WITHDRAW AS COUNSEL AND FOR

PLAINTIFF TO SHOW CAUSE

Now pending for decision is the motion of the law firm of Beasley, Allen, Crow,

Methvin, Portis and Miles P.C. to withdraw as counsel for plaintiff and to file a supporting

affidavit under seal. The motion to file the affidavit under seal is GRANTED. After

carefully considering the motion, the Court ORDERS PLAINTIFF TO SHOW CAUSE as to

why (1) Beasley, Allen’s motion to withdraw should not be granted; and (2) plaintiff’s

lawsuit should not be dismissed for a lack of prosecution. See Fed. R. Civ. P. 41. If plaintiff

wishes to contest the withdrawal of counsel and/or dismissal of plaintiff’s lawsuit for failure

to prosecute, plaintiff shall notify the Court in writing on or before May 18, 2007 of the

reasons the withdrawal should not be granted or the case dismissed. In particular, if plaintiff

wishes to proceed with this action, plaintiff shall advise the Court of the name and address of

plaintiff’s new counsel or, if plaintiff will be proceeding without counsel, plaintiff 

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United States District Court

For the Northern District of California

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must advise the Court of plaintiff’s current contact information. Plaintiff must also specify

whether plaintiff has produced the required fact sheets and medical record authorizations. 

Plaintiff is warned that her failure to communicate with the Court in writing as set

forth above may result in dismissal of her claims with prejudice.

Plaintiff’s counsel shall ensure that plaintiff receives a timely copy of this Order.

IT IS SO ORDERED.

Dated: April 23, 2007 

CHARLES R. BREYER

UNITED STATES DISTRICT JUDGE

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