NexGen MDL Judge to Reconsider Stay of Deadlines Imposed by Originating Courts

CHICAGO - The federal judge presiding over the Zimmer NexGen Knee Implant MDL has denied a joint motion to vacate or stay deadlines imposed by originating courts but asked counsel to prepare an amended motion expressly limited to transferred cases. In re: Zimmer NexGen Knee Implant Product Liability Litigation, MDL No. 2272 [Master Docket No. 1:11-cv-05468] (N.D. Ill.).

Judge Rebecca R. Pallmeyer granted plaintiff and defense counsel's agreed motion for clarification on Aug. 31, and asked counsel to prepare the draft order.

That motion was filed with the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Illinois shortly after …