Bennett et al v. Riceland Foods Inc

Filing 28

ORDER granting in part and denying in part 25 Motion in Limine. Signed by Judge James M. Moody on 2/24/12. (kpr)

IN THE UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT
EASTERN DISTRICT OF ARKANSAS
PINE BLUFF DIVISION
RANDY BENNETT and
RICHARD TURNEY
VS.

PLAINTIFFS
NO. 5:11CV00104-JMM

RICELAND FOODS, INC.

DEFENDANT
ORDER

Pending is Plaintiffs’ motion in limine. (Docket # 25). Defendant has filed a response.
Plaintiffs ask the Court to preclude the Defendant from offering testimony or other evidence
regarding Plaintiff Turney’s failure to file income tax returns; Plaintiff Turney’s back child
support owed; and Plaintiffs’ receipt of unemployment benefits subsequent to their terminations.
Plaintiffs’ motion as to Plaintiff Turney’s failure to file income tax returns is DENIED.
The Court will allow testimony and evidence regarding the Plaintiff’s failure to file income tax
returns. The Court will preclude the Defendant from inquiring into the reasons for Plaintiff’s
failure to file returns as it relates to the child support issue.
Plaintiffs’ motion relating to the fact that Plaintiff Turney owes back child support is
GRANTED.
Plaintiffs’ motion to preclude testimony and evidence relating to the Plaintiffs’ receipt of
unemployment benefits is GRANTED.
IT IS SO ORDERED this 24th day of February, 2012.

______________________________
James M. Moody
United States District Judge