Eldon E. Fallon (born February 16, 1939) is a senior United States district judge of the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Louisiana. Referred as a pioneer in the creative use of multidistrict litigations and bellwether trials, Fallon has overseen several high-profile multidistrict litigation cases in recent years, including the Xarelto, Chinese Drywall, Vioxx, and Propulsid litigations.
- Gender
- Male
- Race
- White
Prior employment
- Private practice, New Orleans, Louisiana1962–1995
Adjunct professor · 1975–1993
Appointments
1995–2024 · Appointed by William J. Clinton (Democratic)
Education
LL.M. · 1963- J.D. · 1962
- Tulane UniversityB.A. · 1959