Parker-Liles et al v. Garcia et al

Filing 79

ORDER signed by Magistrate Judge Kendall J. Newman on 8/20/2020 ORDERING that By 8/28/2020, the parties shall confer regarding additional settlement discussions, and whether they jointly believe a further settlement conference may be beneficial; By 9/10/2020, the parties shall file a brief joint status report. The current trial date and all associated deadlines 62 are VACATED; and Given the above, all Motions in limine 68 , 75 are DENIED WITHOUT PREJUDICE, subject to renewal. (Mena-Sanchez, L)

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UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT

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FOR THE EASTERN DISTRICT OF CALIFORNIA

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CIARRA PARKER-LILES, et al.,

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Plaintiffs,

No. 2:15-cv-00894-KJN
ORDER

v.
STEVEN GARCIA, et al.,
Defendants.

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On August 20, 2020, the court held an informal status conference in this case, and in
accordance with the parties’ input and the discussion at that conference now ORDERS:
1. By August 28, 2020, the parties shall confer regarding additional settlement discussions,

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and whether they jointly believe a further settlement conference may be beneficial;

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2. By September 10, 2020, the parties shall file a brief joint status report, addressing: the

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possibility of further settlement discussions; the status of the case in light of plaintiff

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Parker-Liles settlement (and when the documentation of her settlement will be

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concluded); an estimated trial length; whether all parties would consent to a bench trial;

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potential trial dates after January 1, 2021; the parties’ position on bifurcation; whether the

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parties have reached agreement on any of the already filed motions in limine; and any

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other relevant matters.

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3. The current trial date and all associated deadlines (ECF No. 62) are VACATED; and
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4. Given the above, all motions in limine (ECF Nos. 68, 75) are DENIED WITHOUT

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PREJUDICE, subject to renewal.
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The court will schedule a further status conference after the parties’ joint submission and
when the court has a better idea of when this case may be able to proceed to trial.

Dated: August 20, 2020

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