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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:

Jose M. Ruiz Cordero, 06-2438

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No. MDL 05-01699 CRB

ORDER RE: MOTION TO

WITHDRAW AS COUNSEL

Now pending for decision is the motion of the law firm of Sanders Viener Grossman,

LLP to withdraw as counsel for plaintiff Jose M. Ruiz Cordero in the above matter. After

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

why (1) Sanders Viener Grossman, LLP’s motion to withdraw as counsel 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 the plaintiff’s lawsuit for failure to prosecute, plaintiff shall notify the Court in writing on

or before July 13, 2007 of the reasons the withdrawal should not be granted or the case

dismissed. In particular, if plaintiff wishes to proceed with this action, he shall advise the

Court of the name and address of his new counsel or, if he will be representing himself, he

must advise the Court of his contact information. In addition, he shall advise the Court as to 

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United States District Court

For the Northern District of California

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whether he has completed and served defendants with a plaintiff fact sheet and provided

defendants with authorizations for the release of medical records. Plaintiff is warned that his

failure to communicate with the Court in writing as set forth above may result in dismissal of

his action with prejudice.

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

IT IS SO ORDERED.

Dated: June 18, 2007 

CHARLES R. BREYER

UNITED STATES DISTRICT JUDGE

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