Atkins v. Gillette Co.

TRANSFER ORDER

WM. TERRELL HODGES, Chairman.

This litigation currently consists of two actions pending in the District of Massachusetts and one action pending in the Central District of California.1 Plaintiff in one of the District of Massachusetts actions moves the Panel, pursuant to 28 U.S.C. § 1407, for an order centralizing this litigation in the District of Massachusetts. Defendant The Gillette Co. (Gillette) supports centralization. Plaintiff in a potential tag-along action in the Central District of California is the only respondent who opposes Section 1407 transfer.

On the basis of the…