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Frequently Asked Questions for
MDL - 2047 Chinese-Manufactured Drywall Products Liability Litigation

Hon. Eldon E. Fallon
500 Poydras Street, Room C-456
New Orleans, LA 70130
 
  • I am a plaintiff/defendant or represent a party in the Drywall MDL. Who do I contact with questions about the MDL?
  • How do I register for electronic filing via Pacer for the Eastern District of Louisiana?
  • If I am not licensed to practice law in the Eastern District of Louisiana do I need local counsel and pro hac vice admittance to the E.D. La.?
  • I’ve been served in the MDL. What do I do now?
  • How do I file a document once my case has been consolidated with the MDL?
  • Do I file discovery requests and responses in the MDL?
  • How do I find a document for a case that has been consolidated with the MDL?
  • I’m having problems with LexisNexis File & Serve, where can I get help?
  • I want to file a motion. The Local Rules require a Notice of Hearing, but Pretrial Order No. 1C provides that the hearing dates for all motions are continued until the Court sets a special hearing date. What hearing date do I use for my Notice of Hearing?
  • I filed a motion, when will it be heard?
  • I received notice that a motion was filed in the MDL which relates to my case, when will this motion be heard and when do I need to file a response?
  • I would like to know about upcoming monthly status conferences, hearings, and trials. Where can I find this information?
  • I would like to listen to the Court’s monthly status conference by telephone, where do I find the call-in information?
  • I would like a copy of the transcript from a conference or hearing, who do I contact for a copy?
  • I would like to file documents under seal, what is the proper procedure for doing so?

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