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1 Case 1:16-cv SCJ Document 1 Filed 04/12/16 Page 1 of 9 UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT NORTHERN DISTRICT OF GEORGIA Julie Williams and Randall Williams, individually and as Parents and Natural Guardians of M.C.W., a Minor, v. Plaintiffs, GLAXOSMITHKLINE LLC Defendants. ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) Civil No. JURY TRIAL DEMANDED NOTICE OF REMOVAL Defendant GlaxoSmithKline LLC ( GSK ), removes the state court action entitled Julie Williams, et al. v. GlaxoSmithKline LLC, No. 16A , from the Superior Court of Gwinnett County, Georgia, to the United States District Court for the Northern District of Georgia, Atlanta Division, pursuant to 28 U.S.C. 1332, 1441, and In support of the removal, GSK respectfully states as follows: 1. This is a pharmaceutical product liability case. On or about March 14, 2016, Plaintiffs Julie Williams and Randall Williams commenced this action by serving a summons and complaint ( Complaint ) on GSK. A true and correct copy 1 By removing this action to this Court, GSK does not waive any defenses, objections, or motions available under state or federal law. GSK expressly reserves the right to move for dismissal of some or all of Plaintiffs claims and/or seek dismissal based on lack of personal jurisdiction, improper venue, and/or the doctrine of forum non conveniens.

2 Case 1:16-cv SCJ Document 1 Filed 04/12/16 Page 2 of 9 of the summons and Complaint are attached to this Notice of Removal as Exhibit A. Plaintiffs assert claims for injuries and damages allegedly experienced by M.C.W. as a result of her mother s use of Zofran, an FDA-approved prescription medicine manufactured by GSK. Plaintiffs bring claims against GSK for negligence, negligence per se, fraudulent misrepresentation, fraudulent concealment, and negligent misrepresentation. (Compl ). 2. As explained below, this Court has original subject matter jurisdiction over this civil action pursuant to 28 U.S.C. 1332, and the action may be removed to this Court under 28 U.S.C because (i) there is complete diversity of citizenship between Plaintiffs and Defendant, and (ii) the amount in controversy exceeds the sum or value of $75,000, exclusive of interest and costs. DIVERSITY OF CITIZENSHIP 3. GSK is, and was at the commencement of this action, a citizen of the State of Delaware for purposes of diversity jurisdiction. 4. GSK is a limited liability company. The sole member of GSK is, and was at the commencement of this action, GlaxoSmithKline Holdings (Americas) Inc. ( GSK Holdings ). Because Delaware is both GSK Holdings state of incorporation and the location of its principal place of business, GSK Holdings is solely a citizen of Delaware. Therefore, GSK also is solely a Delaware citizen. 5. For purposes of diversity jurisdiction, determining the citizenship of 2

3 Case 1:16-cv SCJ Document 1 Filed 04/12/16 Page 3 of 9 GSK is a two-step process. First, under the Eleventh Circuit s ruling in Rolling Greens MHP, L.P. v. Comcast SCH Holdings L.L.C., 374 F.3d 1020, 1022 (11th Cir. 2004), a limited liability company is a citizen of any state of which a member of the company is a citizen. Second, under the Supreme Court s ruling in Hertz Corp. v. Friend, 130 S. Ct. 1181, (2010), a corporation is a citizen of the state in which it is incorporated and the state in which it has its principal place of business, as determined by the nerve center test. 6. Based on this two-step analysis, GSK is solely a citizen of Delaware. First, under Rolling Greens, GSK s citizenship is defined solely by the citizenship of its only member, GSK Holdings. Second, under Hertz, GSK Holdings is solely a citizen of Delaware, because it was incorporated under the laws of Delaware and has its principal place of business in Delaware. The sole member of GSK is GSK Holdings. Because Delaware is both GSK Holdings state of incorporation and the location of its nerve center, GSK Holdings is solely a citizen of Delaware. Therefore, GSK also is solely a Delaware citizen. See Johnson v. SmithKline Beecham Corp., 724 F.3d 337, , 360 (3d Cir. 2013). 7. Plaintiffs are now, and were at the commencement of this action, citizens of the State of Georgia. (Compl ). 8. Accordingly, there exists complete diversity among the parties because Plaintiffs are citizens of Georgia and GSK is a citizen of Delaware. 3

4 Case 1:16-cv SCJ Document 1 Filed 04/12/16 Page 4 of 9 AMOUNT IN CONTROVERSY 9. It is apparent from the face of the Complaint and the serious injuries alleged that the amount in controversy exceeds $75,000. In the Complaint, Plaintiffs assert claims for injuries and damages allegedly experienced by M.C.W. as a result of prenatal exposure to Zofran. (Compl. 11). Specifically, Plaintiffs contend that the use of Zofran by Plaintiff Julie Williams during her pregnancy with M.C.W. caused M.C.W. to experience birth defects, including cleft palate. Id. Additionally, Plaintiffs allege that M.C.W. has undergone various surgeries and medical procedures, including a cleft palate repair, multiple myringotomies, and a sleep study, and is expected to undergo additional orthognathic surgeries and medical procedures in the future. (Compl. 11, 99). They also allege M.C.W. has a dysmorphic appearance of the mandible that will require further medical attention as she grows. (Compl. 11, 99). Plaintiffs further allege that they have suffered and incurred harm including severe and permanent pain and suffering, mental anguish, medical expenses and other economic and noneconomic damages, and M.C.W. will require more constant and continuous medical monitoring and treatment than had she not been exposed to Zofran. (Compl. 103). 10. Although the Complaint does not demand a specific dollar amount in damages, the preponderance of the evidence demonstrates that the matter in 4

5 Case 1:16-cv SCJ Document 1 Filed 04/12/16 Page 5 of 9 controversy exceeds $75,000, exclusive of interest and costs. See 28 U.S.C. 1446(c)(2)(B) (requisite amount in controversy may be demonstrated by preponderance of the evidence ). 11. As the Supreme Court recently held, a removing defendant is not required to provide evidence to support the amount in controversy in its Notice of Removal. [A]ll that is required is a short and plain statement of the grounds for removal, including a plausible allegation that the amount in controversy exceeds the jurisdictional threshold. Dart Cherokee Basin Operating Co., LLC v. Owens, 135 S. Ct. 547, (2014). 12. Further, in cases involving allegations of congenital defects or birth injuries, juries nationwide have awarded plaintiffs in excess of $75,000 in damages. See, e.g., Tobin v. Astra Pharm., Inc., No L(CS), 1 Exp. Wit (W.D. Ky. Mar. 8, 1991) (awarding $4.5 million to compensate plaintiff for congestive heart failure and heart transplant allegedly caused by use of defendant s prescription medication during pregnancy); White v. Behlke, 24 Nat. J.V.R.A.7:C1, 1000 WL (Pa. Com. Pl. Nov. 17, 2008) (awarding $20.5 million in damages for birth defects caused by defendant doctor s malpractice); Estrada v. Univ. of S. Fla. Bd. of Trustees, 22 Nat. J.V.R.A. 10:C3, 2007 WL (Fla. Cir. Ct. July 23, 2007) (awarding $23.55 million in damages as a result of a doctor s malpractice that resulted in plaintiff s child being born with birth defects), 5

6 Case 1:16-cv SCJ Document 1 Filed 04/12/16 Page 6 of 9 collectively attached as Exhibit B. Indeed, numerous cases now pending against GSK in MDL No located in the District of Massachusetts assert nearly identical claims as those alleged by Plaintiffs and seek damages in excess of $75, Based on the nature of the alleged injuries and claims, the requested relief, and jury verdicts and similar lawsuits from across the country, it is apparent from the face of the Complaint that Plaintiffs seek recovery in excess of $75,000, exclusive of interest and costs. The amount in controversy therefore exceeds the threshold for purposes of diversity jurisdiction under 28 U.S.C. 1332(a). 14. Accordingly, this Court has subject matter jurisdiction over this matter pursuant to 28 U.S.C See, e.g., Allen, et al. v. GlaxoSmithKline LLC, MDL No. 1:15-cv (D. Mass.); Bircher, et al. v. GlaxoSmithKline LLC, MDL No. 1:15-cv (D. Mass.); Coughlin, et al. v. GlaxoSmithKline LLC, MDL No. 1:15-cv (D. Mass.); M. Green, et al. v. GlaxoSmithKline LLC, et al., MDL No. 1:15-cv (D. Mass.); Gruhn, et al. v. GlaxoSmithKline LLC, MDL No. 1:15-cv (D. Mass.); Julie Hunter, et al. v. GlaxoSmithKline PLC, et al., MDL No. 1:15-cv (D. Mass.); T. Hogan, et al. v. GlaxoSmithKline LLC, MDL No. 1:15-cv (D. Mass.); LeClair, et al. v. GlaxoSmithKline LLC, MDL No. 1:15-cv (D. Mass.); Mandoyan, et al. v. GlaxoSmithKline LLC, et al., MDL No. 1:15-cv (D. Mass.); Marlenee, et al. v. GlaxoSmithKline LLC, MDL No. 1:15-cv (D. Mass.); Ragland, et al. v. GlaxoSmithKline LLC, MDL No. 1:15-cv (D. Mass.); Regan, et al. v. GlaxoSmithKline LLC, MDL No. 1:15- cv (D. Mass.); K. Roberts et al. v. GlaxoSmithKline LLC, MDL No. 1:15- cv (D. Mass.); V. Roberts, et al. v. GlaxoSmithKline LLC, MDL No. 1:15- cv (D. Mass.); Trivisonno, et al. v. GlaxoSmithKline LLC, MDL No. 1:15- cv (D. Mass.); and Turnage, et al. v. GlaxoSmithKline LLC, MDL No. 1:15- cv (D. Mass.). 6

7 Case 1:16-cv SCJ Document 1 Filed 04/12/16 Page 7 of 9 OTHER PROVISIONS 15. This removal is timely. GSK files this Notice of Removal within 30 days of March 14, 2016, the date of service of the summons and Complaint upon GSK, as required by 28 U.S.C. 1446(b). 16. The United States District Court for Northern District of Georgia, Atlanta Division, is the federal judicial district encompassing the Superior Court of Gwinnett County, Georgia, where this action is venued, such that this is the proper federal district for removal of this case to federal court. 28 U.S.C. 1441(a); 28 U.S.C. 90(a)(2). 17. A copy of all process, pleadings, and orders that have been served upon GSK is attached as Exhibit A to this Notice of Removal pursuant to 28 U.S.C. 1446(a). 18. Pursuant to 28 U.S.C. 1446(d), GSK will promptly file a copy of this Notice of Removal with the Superior Court of Gwinnett County, Georgia, and will serve a copy of same upon Plaintiffs. 19. By filing this Notice of Removal, GSK does not waive any jurisdictional or other defenses that might be available to it. 20. GSK reserves the right to amend or supplement this Notice of Removal. WHEREFORE, Defendant GSK hereby removes this action from the 7

8 Case 1:16-cv SCJ Document 1 Filed 04/12/16 Page 8 of 9 Superior Court of Gwinnett County, Georgia, to the United States District Court for the Northern District of Georgia, Atlanta Division, pursuant to 28 U.S.C. 1332, 1441, and 1446, and states that no further proceedings may be had in the state action. Dated: April 12, 2016 Respectfully submitted, /s/ Leonard Searcy, II Leonard Searcy, II Georgia Bar No SHOOK HARDY & BACON LLP 2555 Grand Blvd. Kansas City, MO Telephone: (816) Fax: (816) lsearcy@shb.com ATTORNEYS FOR DEFENDANT GLAXOSMITHKLINE LLC 8

9 Case 1:16-cv SCJ Document 1 Filed 04/12/16 Page 9 of 9 CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE I hereby certify that the foregoing Notice of Removal will be sent electronically to all registered participants as identified on the Notice of Electronic Filing ( NEF ) and paper copies will be sent via first class mail to those identified as non-registered participants. /s/ Leonard Searcy, II ATTORNEY FOR DEFENDANT GLAXOSMITHKLINE LLC v1 9

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62 JS44 (Rev. 1/1 NDGA) Case 1:16-cv SCJ CIVIL Document COVER 1-3 SHEET Filed 04/12/16 Page 1 of 2 The JS44 civil cover sheet and the information contained herein neither replace nor supplement the filing and service of pleadings or other papers as required by law, except as provided by local rules of court. This form is required for the use of the Clerk of Court for the purpose of initiating the civil docket record. (SEE INSTRUCTIONS ATTACHED) I. (a) PLAINTIFF(S) DEFENDANT(S) Julie Williams and Randall Williams, Individually GlaxoSmithKline LLC and as Parents and Natural Guardians of M.C.W., a Minor (b) COUNTY OF RESIDENCE OF FIRST LISTED COUNTY OF RESIDENCE OF FIRST LISTED PLAINTIFF Gwinnett County, Georgia DEFENDANT New Castle, Delaware (EXCEPT IN U.S. PLAINTIFF CASES) (IN U.S. PLAINTIFF CASES ONLY) NOTE: IN LAND CONDEMNATION CASES, USE THE LOCATION OF THE TRACT OF LAND INVOLVED (c) ATTORNEYS (FIRM NAME, ADDRESS, TELEPHONE NUMBER, AND Robert C. Buck Buck Law Firm Suite Crown Point Parkway Atlanta, GA Telephone: (678) ADDRESS) ATTORNEYS (IF KNOWN) Leonard Searcy, II Shook Hardy & Bacon LLP 2555 Grand Blvd. Kansas City, MO Telephone: (816) II. BASIS OF JURISDICTION (PLACE AN X IN ONE BOX ONLY) III. CITIZENSHIP OF PRINCIPAL PARTIES (PLACE AN X IN ONE BOX FOR PLAINTIFF AND ONE BOX FOR DEFENDANT) (FOR DIVERSITY CASES ONLY) PLF DEF PLF DEF 1 U.S. GOVERNMENT 3 FEDERAL QUESTION 1 1 CITIZEN OF THIS STATE 4 4 INCORPORATED OR PRINCIPAL PLAINTIFF (U.S. GOVERNMENT NOT A PARTY) PLACE OF BUSINESS IN THIS STATE 2 U.S. GOVERNMENT 4 DIVERSITY 2 2 CITIZEN OF ANOTHER STATE 5 5 INCORPORATED AND PRINCIPAL DEFENDANT (INDICATE CITIZENSHIP OF PARTIES PLACE OF BUSINESS IN ANOTHER IN ITEM III) STATE 3 3 CITIZEN OR SUBJECT OF A FOREIGN COUNTRY 6 6 FOREIGN NATION IV. ORIGIN (PLACE AN X IN ONE BOX ONLY) TRANSFERRED FROM APPEAL TO DISTRICT JUDGE 1 ORIGINAL 2 REMOVED FROM 3 REMANDED FROM 4 REINSTATED OR 5 ANOTHER DISTRICT 6 MULTIDISTRICT 7 FROM MAGISTRATE JUDGE PROCEEDING STATE COURT APPELLATE COURT REOPENED (Specify District) LITIGATION JUDGMENT V. CAUSE OF ACTION (CITE THE U.S. CIVIL STATUTE UNDER WHICH YOU ARE FILING AND WRITE A BRIEF STATEMENT OF CAUSE - DO NOT CITE JURISDICTIONAL STATUTES UNLESS DIVERSITY) 28 U.S.C. Sections 1332, 1441, and Plaintiffs allege injuries as a result of the phamaceutical product, Zofran. (IF COMPLEX, CHECK REASON BELOW) 1. Unusually large number of parties. 6. Problems locating or preserving evidence 2. Unusually large number of claims or defenses. 7. Pending parallel investigations or actions by government. 3. Factual issues are exceptionally complex 8. Multiple use of experts. 4. Greater than normal volume of evidence. 9. Need for discovery outside United States boundaries. 5. Extended discovery period is needed. 10. Existence of highly technical issues and proof. FOR OFFICE USE ONLY CONTINUED ON REVERSE RECEIPT # AMOUNT $ APPLYING IFP MAG. JUDGE (IFP) JUDGE MAG. JUDGE NATURE OF SUIT CAUSE OF ACTION _ (Referral)

63 VI. NATURE OF Case SUIT 1:16-cv SCJ Document 1-3 Filed 04/12/16 Page 2 of 2 (PLACE AN X IN ONE BOX ONLY) CONTRACT - "0" MONTHS DISCOVERY TRACK 150 RECOVERY OF OVERPAYMENT & ENFORCEMENT OF JUDGMENT 152 RECOVERY OF DEFAULTED STUDENT LOANS (Excl. Veterans) 153 RECOVERY OF OVERPAYMENT OF VETERAN'S BENEFITS CONTRACT - "4" MONTHS DISCOVERY TRACK 110 INSURANCE 120 MARINE 130 MILLER ACT 140 NEGOTIABLE INSTRUMENT 151 MEDICARE ACT 160 STOCKHOLDERS' SUITS 190 OTHER CONTRACT 195 CONTRACT PRODUCT LIABILITY 196 FRANCHISE REAL PROPERTY - "4" MONTHS DISCOVERY TRACK 210 LAND CONDEMNATION 220 FORECLOSURE 230 RENT LEASE & EJECTMENT 240 TORTS TO LAND 245 TORT PRODUCT LIABILITY 290 ALL OTHER REAL PROPERTY TORTS - PERSONAL INJURY - "4" MONTHS DISCOVERY TRACK 310 AIRPLANE 315 AIRPLANE PRODUCT LIABILITY 320 ASSAULT, LIBEL & SLANDER 330 FEDERAL EMPLOYERS' LIABILITY 340 MARINE 345 MARINE PRODUCT LIABILITY 350 MOTOR VEHICLE 355 MOTOR VEHICLE PRODUCT LIABILITY 360 OTHER PERSONAL INJURY 362 PERSONAL INJURY - MEDICAL MALPRACTICE 365 PERSONAL INJURY - PRODUCT LIABILITY 367 PERSONAL INJURY - HEALTH CARE/ PHARMACEUTICAL PRODUCT LIABILITY 368 ASBESTOS PERSONAL INJURY PRODUCT LIABILITY TORTS - PERSONAL PROPERTY - "4" MONTHS DISCOVERY TRACK 370 OTHER FRAUD 371 TRUTH IN LENDING 380 OTHER PERSONAL PROPERTY DAMAGE 385 PROPERTY DAMAGE PRODUCT LIABILITY BANKRUPTCY - "0" MONTHS DISCOVERY TRACK 422 APPEAL 28 USC WITHDRAWAL 28 USC 157 CIVIL RIGHTS - "4" MONTHS DISCOVERY TRACK 441 VOTING 442 EMPLOYMENT 443 HOUSING/ ACCOMMODATIONS 444 WELFARE 440 OTHER CIVIL RIGHTS 445 AMERICANS with DISABILITIES - Employment 446 AMERICANS with DISABILITIES - Other 448 EDUCATION IMMIGRATION - "0" MONTHS DISCOVERY TRACK 462 NATURALIZATION APPLICATION 465 OTHER IMMIGRATION ACTIONS PRISONER PETITIONS - "0" MONTHS DISCOVERY TRACK 463 HABEAS CORPUS- Alien Detainee 510 MOTIONS TO VACATE SENTENCE 530 HABEAS CORPUS 535 HABEAS CORPUS DEATH PENALTY 540 MANDAMUS & OTHER 550 CIVIL RIGHTS - Filed Pro se 555 PRISON CONDITION(S) - Filed Pro se 560 CIVIL DETAINEE: CONDITIONS OF CONFINEMENT PRISONER PETITIONS - "4" MONTHS DISCOVERY TRACK 550 CIVIL RIGHTS - Filed by Counsel 555 PRISON CONDITION(S) - Filed by Counsel FORFEITURE/PENALTY - "4" MONTHS DISCOVERY TRACK 625 DRUG RELATED SEIZURE OF PROPERTY 21 USC OTHER LABOR - "4" MONTHS DISCOVERY TRACK 710 FAIR LABOR STANDARDS ACT 720 LABOR/MGMT. RELATIONS 740 RAILWAY LABOR ACT 751 FAMILY and MEDICAL LEAVE ACT 790 OTHER LABOR LITIGATION 791 EMPL. RET. INC. SECURITY ACT PROPERTY RIGHTS - "4" MONTHS DISCOVERY TRACK 820 COPYRIGHTS 840 TRADEMARK PROPERTY RIGHTS - "8" MONTHS DISCOVERY TRACK 830 PATENT SOCIAL SECURITY - "0" MONTHS DISCOVERY TRACK 861 HIA (1395ff) 862 BLACK LUNG (923) 863 DIWC (405(g)) 863 DIWW (405(g)) 864 SSID TITLE XVI 865 RSI (405(g)) FEDERAL TAX SUITS - "4" MONTHS DISCOVERY TRACK 870 TAXES (U.S. Plaintiff or Defendant) 871 IRS - THIRD PARTY 26 USC 7609 OTHER STATUTES - "4" MONTHS DISCOVERY TRACK 375 FALSE CLAIMS ACT 376 QUI TAM 31 USC 3729(a) 400 STATE REAPPORTIONMENT 430 BANKS AND BANKING 450 COMMERCE/ICC RATES/ETC. 460 DEPORTATION 470 RACKETEER INFLUENCED AND CORRUPT ORGANIZATIONS 480 CONSUMER CREDIT 490 CABLE/SATELLITE TV 890 OTHER STATUTORY ACTIONS 891 AGRICULTURAL ACTS 893 ENVIRONMENTAL MATTERS 895 FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT 899 ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEDURES ACT / REVIEW OR APPEAL OF AGENCY DECISION 950 CONSTITUTIONALITY OF STATE STATUTES OTHER STATUTES - "8" MONTHS DISCOVERY TRACK 410 ANTITRUST 850 SECURITIES / COMMODITIES / EXCHANGE OTHER STATUTES - 0" MONTHS DISCOVERY TRACK 896 ARBITRATION (Confirm / Vacate / Order / Modify) * PLEASE NOTE DISCOVERY TRACK FOR EACH CASE TYPE. SEE LOCAL RULE 26.3 VII. REQUESTED IN COMPLAINT: CHECK IF CLASS ACTION UNDER F.R.Civ.P. 23 JURY DEMAND YES NO (CHECK YES ONLY IF DEMANDED IN COMPLAINT) DEMAND $ VIII. RELATED/REFILED CASE(S) IF ANY 1:15-md FDS (D. Mass.) JUDGE F. Dennis Saylor, IV DOCKET NO. CIVIL CASES ARE DEEMED RELATED IF THE PENDING CASE INVOLVES: (CHECK APPROPRIATE BOX) 1. PROPERTY INCLUDED IN AN EARLIER NUMBERED PENDING SUIT. 2. SAME ISSUE OF FACT OR ARISES OUT OF THE SAME EVENT OR TRANSACTION INCLUDED IN AN EARLIER NUMBERED PENDING SUIT. 3. VALIDITY OR INFRINGEMENT OF THE SAME PATENT, COPYRIGHT OR TRADEMARK INCLUDED IN AN EARLIER NUMBERED PENDING SUIT. 4. APPEALS ARISING OUT OF THE SAME BANKRUPTCY CASE AND ANY CASE RELATED THERETO WHICH HAVE BEEN DECIDED BY THE SAME BANKRUPTCY JUDGE. 5. REPETITIVE CASES FILED BY PRO SE LITIGANTS. 6. COMPANION OR RELATED CASE TO CASE(S) BEING SIMULTANEOUSLY FILED (INCLUDE ABBREVIATED STYLE OF OTHER CASE(S)): 7. EITHER SAME OR ALL OF THE PARTIES AND ISSUES IN THIS CASE WERE PREVIOUSLY INVOLVED IN CASE NO., WHICH WAS DISMISSED. This case IS IS NOT (check one box) SUBSTANTIALLY THE SAME CASE. /s/ Leonard Searcy, II SIGNATURE OF ATTORNEY OF RECORD 4/12/16 DATE