Michael Burtscher et al v. Ivan Rene Moore et al

Filing 49

MINUTE ORDER IN CHAMBERS by Magistrate Judge John E. McDermott re: MOTION to Compel Discovery As To Ivan Rene Moore 44 , MOTION to Compel Discovery As To Rufftown Entertainment, Inc. 42 . Plaintiffs and Counter-Defendants Michael Burtscher and Coldwa ter Entertainment Limited present two discovery motions. One seeks to compel Defendant and Counter-Claimant Rufftown Entertainment Group, Inc. to provide full and complete responses to interrogatories and document responses. The other seeks to compel Defendant and Counter-Claimant Ivan Rene Moore to provide full and complete responses to interrogatories and document requests. Accordingly, the Court issues an Order to Show Cause to Defendants why sanctions should be not be imposed against them. T he Court also would like to hear from Plaintiffs as to the nature of the sanctions that should be imposed. ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE by Magistrate Judge John E. McDermott( Response to Order to Show Cause due by 1/20/2012.) [See Order for further details.] (san)

UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT
CENTRAL DISTRICT OF CALIFORNIA
CIVIL MINUTES - GENERAL
Date

Case No.

CV 11-2309 DMG (JEMx)

Title

Michael Burtscher, et al. v. Ivan Rene Moore, et al.

Present: The Honorable

January 13, 2012

John E. McDermott, United States Magistrate Judge

S. Anthony
Deputy Clerk

Court Reporter / Recorder

Attorneys Present for Plaintiffs:

Proceedings:

Attorneys Present for Defendants:

(IN CHAMBERS) ORDER RE PLAINTIFFS’ AND
COUNTER-DEFENDANTS’ MOTION TO COMPEL
DISCOVERY AS TO RUFFTOWN ENTERTAINMENT
GROUP, INC. (Docket No. 42) AND PLAINTIFFS’ AND
COUNTER-DEFENDANTS’ MOTION TO COMPEL
DISCOVERY AS TO IVAN RENE MOORE (Docket No. 44)

Plaintiffs and Counter-Defendants Michael Burtscher and Coldwater Entertainment
Limited present two discovery motions. One seeks to compel Defendant and CounterClaimant Rufftown Entertainment Group, Inc. to provide full and complete responses to
interrogatories and document responses. The other seeks to compel Defendant and
Counter-Claimant Ivan Rene Moore to provide full and complete responses to
interrogatories and document requests.
According to movants, Defendants have failed to engage in any meaningful meet
and confer as required by Local Rule 37-1 and to contribute to the Joint Stipulation under
Local Rule 37-2.1. The Court is without any response from Defendants.
Accordingly, the Court issues an Order to Show Cause to Defendants why
sanctions should be not be imposed against them. The Court also would like to hear from
Plaintiffs as to the nature of the sanctions that should be imposed. The Court

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UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT
CENTRAL DISTRICT OF CALIFORNIA
CIVIL MINUTES - GENERAL
Date

Case No.

CV 11-2309 DMG (JEMx)

Title

Michael Burtscher, et al. v. Ivan Rene Moore, et al.

January 13, 2012

tentatively is of the view that evidentiary and monetary sanctions are more appropriate
than orders of production.
Defendants shall respond in seven days from the date of this Order and Plaintiffs
five days thereafter.

cc: Parties

Initials of Preparer

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