Xarelto MDL Judge Threatens 15 Plaintiff Attorneys With Contempt For Unpaid Fees

Mealey's (November 2, 2022, 8:23 AM EDT) -- NEW ORLEANS — The Louisiana federal judge overseeing the Xarelto multidistrict litigation has issued an order threatening to hold about 15 plaintiff attorneys in 84 cases in contempt for failing to pay filing fees, sanctions that would include an additional $500 fee per case, a contempt notice filed with the American Bar Association and suspension from practice in his district court....