Ginardi et al v. Frontier Gas Services LLC et al

Filing 147

ORDER re 135 MOTION to Certify Class. The Court is inclined to deny class certification. The Court recommends belaying discovery until the judge can complete a written order. Signed by Judge Billy Roy Wilson on 4/6/12. (kpr)

UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT
EASTERN DISTRICT OF ARKANSAS
RICHARD SHEPPARD ARNOLD UNITED STATES COURTHOUSE
600 W. CAPITOL, ROOM A403
LITTLE ROCK, ARKANSAS 72201-3325
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April 6, 2012
Mr. John R. Holton
Mr. Paul Berry Cooper, III
Mr. Timothy R. Holton
Deal Cooper Holton PLLC
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Mr. McGartland & Borchardt, LLP
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Bracewell & Giuliani LLP
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Hall Estill Hardwick Gable
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Perkins & Trotter, PLLC
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Mitchell Williams
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Friday, Eldredge &Clark, LLP
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Re: Peggy Ginardi, et al. v. Frontier Gas Services, LLC., et al.-- 4:11-CV-00420-BRW
Dear Counsel:
After studying your papers, hearing oral argument (which I again note were uniformly excellent),
and studying the matter since Tuesday, I am much inclined to deny class certification; so I
recommend belaying discovery until I can complete a written order.
It is possible that I will change my mind regarding class certification, but quite unlikely.
I am sending this letter in an attempt to avoid the effusion of money on discovery.
If any lawyer feels that he or she needs further illumination regarding the above, please advise (this
does not include additional briefing).
Cordially,
/s/ Billy Roy Wilson
Original to the Clerk of the Court