Case 2:14cv03291SDWSCM Document 122 Filed 06/25/14 Page 1 of 11 PageID: 106 Michael R. McDonald, Esq. Jennifer Marino Thibodaux, Esq. GIBBONS P.C. One Gateway Center Newark, New Jersey 071025310 (973) 5964500 Attorneys for Defendant Nordic Naturals,. IN THE UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT FOR THE DISTRICT OF NEW JERSEY HAROLD M. HOFFMAN, individually and on behalf of those similarly situated, vs. Plaintiff, NORDIC NATURALS, INC., Civil Action No. 143291 (SDW)(MCA) Document electronically filed DECLARATION OF COUNSEL IN SUPPORT OF MOTION TO DISMISS PLAINTIFF S COMPLAINT PURSUANT TO RULE 12(b)(6) Defendant. I, MICHAEL R. MCDONALD, an attorney duly admitted to practice before the Bar of this Court, hereby declare as follows: 1. I am an attorney at law of the State of New Jersey and am a Director in the firm of Gibbons P.C., attorneys for Defendant Nordic Naturals,. ( Defendant ) in the abovecaptioned matter. I respectfully submit this Declaration in support of Defendant s Motion to Dismiss Plaintiff s Complaint pursuant to Fed. R. Civ. P. 12(b)(6). 2. Annexed hereto as Exhibit A is a true and correct copy of the results of a public docket search for all pro se, putative class action complaints filed by Plaintiff., Esq., in the Court of New Jersey, Law Division, County, from January 1, 2011 to June 25, 2014, which total one hundred (100) in number. #2102105 11161081947
Case 2:14cv03291SDWSCM Document 122 Filed 06/25/14 Page 2 of 11 PageID: 107 I declare under penalty of perjury that the foregoing is true and correct. Dated: June 25, 2014 By: s/ Michael R. McDonald, Esq. Michael R. McDonald, Esq. Jennifer Marino Thibodaux, Esq. GIBBONS P.C. One Gateway Center Newark, New Jersey 071025310 Phone: (973) 5964500 Facsimile: (973) 6396295 mmcdonald@gibbonslaw.com jthibodaux@gibbonslaw.com Attorneys for Defendant Nordic Naturals,. 2 #2102105 11161081947
Case 2:14cv03291SDWSCM Document 122 Filed 06/25/14 Page 3 of 11 PageID: 108 EXHIBIT A
Case 2:14cv03291SDWSCM Document 122 Filed 06/25/14 Page 4 of 11 PageID: 109 6/25/2014 LexisNexis CourtLink Printer Friendly Result List Court Docket Number NJ L00437414 NJ L00401014 NJ L00342014 NJ L00333114 NJ L00335314 NJ L00306914 NJ L00309314 NJ L00253814 NJ L00248014 NJ L00205514 NJ L00193214 NJ L00185414 NJ L00986713 Search Result List Description Participant Filed VS Barleans Organic Oils VS Nordic Naturals VS Garden of Life VS Sancilio & Company VS Target VS Hercules Brand VS Onpoint VS Paradise Herbs & Essentials VS TR Caps VS Nutribrands VS Liquid Health VS Herbasway Laboratories VS Eclectic Institute Date Retrieved Active or Closed Identification 05/12/2014 05/13/2014 Active NOS: (398) TortOther 04/29/2014 05/02/2014 Active NOS: (398) TortOther 04/10/2014 04/12/2014 Active NOS: (398) TortOther 04/09/2014 04/10/2014 Active NOS: (398) TortOther 04/09/2014 04/10/2014 Active NOS: (398) TortOther 04/01/2014 04/02/2014 Active NOS: (398) TortOther 04/01/2014 04/03/2014 Active NOS: (398) TortOther 03/18/2014 03/19/2014 Active NOS: (398) TortOther 03/14/2014 03/18/2014 Active NOS: (398) TortOther 03/04/2014 03/06/2014 Active NOS: (398) TortOther 02/27/2014 02/28/2014 Active NOS: (398) TortOther 02/24/2014 02/26/2014 Active NOS: (398) TortOther 12/23/2013 12/25/2013 Active NOS: (398) TortOther https://courtlink.lexisnexis.com/search/printerfriendlyresultlist.aspx?gridname=searchresultlistdataset&gridcontrolname=searchresultlist 1/8
Case 2:14cv03291SDWSCM Document 122 Filed 06/25/14 Page 5 of 11 PageID: 110 6/25/2014 LexisNexis CourtLink Printer Friendly Result List NJ L00955013 NJ L00884613 NJ L00876113 NJ L00876513 NJ L00867413 NJ L00861113 NJ L00851513 NJ L00851613 NJ L00784313 NJ L00784413 NJ L00680413 NJ L00624713 NJ L00623413 NJ L00596913 VS Paradime Ltd VS Dse Healthcare Solutions VS Bio Nutrition VS Labrada Nutritional Systems VS Now Health Group VS The Himalaya Drug Company VS Swisse Wellness VS The Great Atlantic & Pacific Tea Co VS Supreme Protein VS Onpoint VS Alquemiste Limited Liability Company V Country Life VS Wakunaga of America Co Ltd V Ridgecrest Herbals 12/10/2013 01/07/2014 Active NOS: (398) TortOther 11/14/2013 11/16/2013 Active NOS: (398) TortOther 11/13/2013 11/15/2013 Active NOS: (398) TortOther 11/13/2013 11/15/2013 Active NOS: (398) TortOther 11/08/2013 11/13/2013 Active NOS: (398) TortOther 11/07/2013 11/09/2013 Active NOS: (398) TortOther 11/06/2013 11/07/2013 Active NOS: (398) TortOther 11/06/2013 11/07/2013 Active NOS: (398) TortOther 10/11/2013 10/12/2013 Active NOS: (398) TortOther 10/11/2013 10/12/2013 Active NOS: (398) TortOther 09/05/2013 09/10/2013 Active NOS: (398) TortOther 08/15/2013 08/17/2013 Active NOS: (398) TortOther 08/07/2013 08/16/2013 Active NOS: (398) TortOther 08/02/2013 08/08/2013 Active NOS: (398) TortOther NJ L00599913 V 08/01/2013 08/08/2013 Active NOS: (398) https://courtlink.lexisnexis.com/search/printerfriendlyresultlist.aspx?gridname=searchresultlistdataset&gridcontrolname=searchresultlist 2/8
Case 2:14cv03291SDWSCM Document 122 Filed 06/25/14 Page 6 of 11 PageID: 111 6/25/2014 LexisNexis CourtLink Printer Friendly Result List NJ L00593513 NJ L00568113 NJ L00530513 NJ L00530413 NJ L00519813 NJ L00469313 NJ L00443913 NJ L00438413 NJ L00437513 NJ L00401313 NJ L00353913 NJ L00311413 NJ L00299113 Topical Biomedics VS Boiron USA VS New England Greens V Now Health Group V Lumina Health Products V Historical Remedies V The Great Atlantic & Pacific Tea Company VS Hylands VS Natures Answer VS Nutrilink VS Ratio Health USA orporated VS Swanson Health Products orporated VS Quantum Herbal Products Ltd VS Source Naturals TortOther 07/31/2013 08/07/2013 Active NOS: (398) TortOther 07/24/2013 08/02/2013 Active NOS: (398) TortOther 07/12/2013 07/13/2013 Active NOS: (398) TortOther 07/11/2013 07/13/2013 Active NOS: (398) TortOther 07/08/2013 07/10/2013 Active NOS: (398) TortOther 06/25/2013 07/02/2013 Active NOS: (398) TortOther 06/14/2013 06/18/2013 Active NOS: (398) TortOther 06/13/2013 06/14/2013 Active NOS: (398) TortOther 06/12/2013 06/14/2013 Active NOS: (398) TortOther 05/22/2013 06/06/2013 Active NOS: (398) TortOther 05/14/2013 05/15/2013 Active NOS: (398) TortOther 04/26/2013 04/27/2013 Active NOS: (398) TortOther 04/22/2013 05/02/2013 Active NOS: (398) TortOther NJ L00283113 VS 04/17/2013 04/18/2013 Active NOS: (398) https://courtlink.lexisnexis.com/search/printerfriendlyresultlist.aspx?gridname=searchresultlistdataset&gridcontrolname=searchresultlist 3/8
Case 2:14cv03291SDWSCM Document 122 Filed 06/25/14 Page 7 of 11 PageID: 112 6/25/2014 LexisNexis CourtLink Printer Friendly Result List NJ L00166213 NJ L00123813 NJ L00120013 NJ L00120213 NJ L00110013 NJ L00963612 NJ L00909412 NJ L00902212 NJ L00892412 NJ L00892612 NJ L00885212 Foodscience V Preval Group VS Mcneil Nutriionals VS Trader Joes Company VS Zorbitz VS Natrol VS Honest Tea VS I AM Products VS Now Health Group VS Barleans Organic Oils VS Cogent Solutions Group VS JR Carlson Laboratories TortOther 03/05/2013 03/06/2013 Active NOS: (398) TortOther 02/15/2013 02/16/2013 Active NOS: (398) TortOther 02/14/2013 02/15/2013 Active NOS: (398) TortOther 02/14/2013 02/15/2013 Active NOS: (398) TortOther 02/12/2013 02/13/2013 Active NOS: (398) TortOther 12/27/2012 07/24/2013 Closed NOS: (398) TortOther 12/07/2012 12/08/2012 Active NOS: (398) TortOther 12/04/2012 09/10/2013 Closed NOS: (398) TortOther 12/03/2012 09/10/2013 Closed NOS: (398) TortOther 12/03/2012 01/07/2013 Closed NOS: (398) TortOther 11/29/2012 11/30/2012 Active NOS: (398) TortOther NJ L00885412 NJ L00885012 VS Hain Celestial Group VS Isi Brands 11/29/2012 09/23/2013 Closed NOS: (398) TortOther 11/28/2012 11/30/2012 Active NOS: (398) TortOther NJ L00875512 VS 11/26/2012 11/27/2012 Active NOS: (398) https://courtlink.lexisnexis.com/search/printerfriendlyresultlist.aspx?gridname=searchresultlistdataset&gridcontrolname=searchresultlist 4/8
Case 2:14cv03291SDWSCM Document 122 Filed 06/25/14 Page 8 of 11 PageID: 113 6/25/2014 LexisNexis CourtLink Printer Friendly Result List NJ L00869512 NJ L00864412 NJ L00862412 NJ L00845212 NJ L00840312 NJ L00833412 NJ L00806512 NJ L00802412 NJ L00785112 NJ L00733812 NJ L00707912 NJ L00702212 NJ L00680612 NJ L00684212 Herb Pharm VS Gaia Herbs VS Sarpes Beverages VS Pure Health VS Vibrant Life VS Herbal Groups VS Joint Juice Harold VS Natural Factors Nutritional Products in VS Jarrow Formulas VS Bodytech Labs VS Innerthrive VS Prosvent VS Quincy Bioscience VS Unimed International VS Direct Digital TortOther 11/20/2012 11/22/2012 Active NOS: (398) TortOther 11/19/2012 11/20/2012 Active NOS: (398) TortOther 11/16/2012 11/20/2012 Active NOS: (398) TortOther 11/14/2012 11/16/2012 Active NOS: (398) TortOther 11/13/2012 11/14/2012 Active NOS: (398) TortOther 11/07/2012 11/10/2012 Active NOS: (398) TortOther 10/19/2012 10/20/2012 Active NOS: (398) TortOther 10/18/2012 10/19/2012 Active NOS: (398) TortOther 10/11/2012 10/12/2012 Active NOS: (398) TortOther 09/20/2012 09/21/2012 Active NOS: (398) TortOther 09/17/2012 09/18/2012 Active NOS: (398) TortOther 09/13/2012 09/14/2012 Active NOS: (398) TortOther 09/06/2012 09/07/2012 Active NOS: (398) TortOther 09/06/2012 09/08/2012 Active NOS: (398) TortOther https://courtlink.lexisnexis.com/search/printerfriendlyresultlist.aspx?gridname=searchresultlistdataset&gridcontrolname=searchresultlist 5/8
Case 2:14cv03291SDWSCM Document 122 Filed 06/25/14 Page 9 of 11 PageID: 114 6/25/2014 LexisNexis CourtLink Printer Friendly Result List NJ L00676612 NJ L00667912 NJ L00652812 NJ VS Obesity Research Institute VS Whole Foods Market VS Neocell DC02029212 Robert Cirillo VS Harold NJ L00624912 NJ L00625012 NJ L00616212 NJ L00597212 NJ L00597412 NJ L00599412 VS Natures Way Products VS Nordic Naturals VS Nutraceutical VS Wynnpharm VS Gnc VS Tropical Oasis 09/04/2012 09/06/2012 Active NOS: (398) TortOther 08/29/2012 08/31/2012 Active NOS: (398) TortOther 08/27/2012 08/28/2012 Active NOS: (398) TortOther 08/24/2012 08/29/2012 Active NOS: (444) Contract Regular 08/15/2012 08/17/2012 Active NOS: (398) TortOther 08/15/2012 11/19/2012 Closed NOS: (398) TortOther 08/09/2012 08/15/2012 Active NOS: (398) TortOther 08/07/2012 08/08/2012 Active NOS: (398) TortOther 08/07/2012 10/24/2013 Closed NOS: (398) TortOther 08/07/2012 08/09/2012 Active NOS: (398) TortOther NJ L00584712 NJ L00500212 NJ L00500512 NJ L00302012 VS Natures Way Products VS Whole Foods Market VS Deva Nutrition VS Atlantis Health 07/02/2012 08/04/2012 Active NOS: (398) TortOther 06/28/2012 12/03/2013 Closed NOS: (398) TortOther 06/28/2012 07/04/2012 Active NOS: (398) TortOther 04/17/2012 04/19/2012 Active NOS: (0) Unknown https://courtlink.lexisnexis.com/search/printerfriendlyresultlist.aspx?gridname=searchresultlistdataset&gridcontrolname=searchresultlist 6/8
Case 2:14cv03291SDWSCM Document 122 Filed 06/25/14 Page 10 of 11 PageID: 115 6/25/2014 LexisNexis CourtLink Printer Friendly Result List NJ L00138912 NJ L00113612 NJ L00109212 NJ L00091712 NJ L00091912 NJ L00098412 NJ L00098612 NJ L00106912 Plan VS Swift Response VS Factor Nutrition Labs VS Quten Research Institute VS Red Mango VS Alticor VS Cca Industries VS Natures Bounty VS Exo Pro 02/15/2012 02/17/2012 Active NOS: (398) TortOther 02/06/2012 02/08/2012 Active NOS: (398) TortOther 02/03/2012 02/04/2012 Active NOS: (398) TortOther 02/01/2012 02/02/2012 Active NOS: (398) TortOther 02/01/2012 02/02/2012 Active NOS: (398) TortOther 02/01/2012 02/02/2012 Active NOS: (398) TortOther 02/01/2012 02/02/2012 Active NOS: (398) TortOther 02/01/2012 02/04/2012 Active NOS: (398) TortOther NJ L00072212 VS Mcomber Investments PC 01/23/2012 01/25/2012 Active NOS: (398) TortOther NJ L00072312 NJ L00066512 NJ L00062712 NJ L00034612 NJ L00887311 VS Bausch & Lomb orporated VS Time Warner Cable VS American Express Company VS Supple VS Gnc 01/23/2012 01/25/2012 Active NOS: (398) TortOther 01/19/2012 01/21/2012 Active NOS: (398) TortOther 01/18/2012 01/20/2012 Active NOS: (398) TortOther 01/09/2012 01/11/2012 Active NOS: (398) TortOther 10/25/2011 10/27/2011 Active NOS: (398) TortOther https://courtlink.lexisnexis.com/search/printerfriendlyresultlist.aspx?gridname=searchresultlistdataset&gridcontrolname=searchresultlist 7/8
Case 2:14cv03291SDWSCM Document 122 Filed 06/25/14 Page 11 of 11 PageID: 116 6/25/2014 LexisNexis CourtLink Printer Friendly Result List NJ L00444711 NJ L00172511 VS Dream Products orporated VS Paradise Herbs & Essentials 05/23/2011 07/25/2011 Active NOS: (398) TortOther 02/18/2011 07/25/2011 Active NOS: (398) TortOther Total number of results: 100 Search Title H Update 6/25/2014 Client Matter Code 1127588713730126 New Jersey State Courts Courts New Jersey Courts Litigants hoffman harold Plaintiff,Defendant,Other hoffman harold m Plaintiff,Defendant,Other lude ANY of the above litgants Case Types Civil Start Date 01/01/2011 End Date 06/25/2014 https://courtlink.lexisnexis.com/search/printerfriendlyresultlist.aspx?gridname=searchresultlistdataset&gridcontrolname=searchresultlist 8/8