American Multi-Cinema, Inc. v. Manteca Lifestyle Center, LLC

Filing 111

MINUTES for BENCH TRIAL (DAY 1) held before District Judge Troy L. Nunley on 7/26/2022: The Court conferred with counsel regarding trial matters, including the final pretrial order. The Court issued its ruling on the Motions in Limine (ECF Nos. 87 , 89 , 90 , 91 , and 92 ). Opening statements made by each party. Plaintiff introduced evidence via video deposition for Ross Schram and Alesia Kempe. Plaintiff called witness Ronald Herman, sworn and testified. The witness was excused. Plainti ff Exhibits 1, 22, 38, 41, 49, 74, 99, 103, 120 and demonstrative exhibits 121, 125 and 127 ADMITTED. Defendant Exhibits RR(2), XX(2), YY(2) and ZZ(2) ADMITTED. The Bench Trial CONTINUED to 7/27/2022 at 9:00 AM in Courtroom 2 (TLN) before District Judge Troy L. Nunley. Plaintiffs Counsel Robert Platt and Christian Baker Present. Defendants Counsel Daniel Fleming Present. Court Reporter: Kacy Barajas. (Krueger, M)

UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT
EASTERN DISTRICT OF CALIFORNIA
SACRAMENTO DIVISION

AMERICAN MULTI-CINEMA, INC., a
Missouri corporation,
Plaintiff,
v.
MANTECA LIFESTYLE CENTER, LLC,
a Delaware limited liability company,

Case No. 2:16-CV-01066-TLN-KJN
BENCH TRIAL MINUTES
Date:
July 26, 2022
Deputy Clerk: Michele Krueger
Court Reporter: Kacy Barajas

Defendant.

For the Plaintiff
Robert Platt and Christian Baker

For the Defendant
Daniel Fleming

Proceedings: Bench Trial (Day 1) – Motions in Limine, Opening Statements and Evidence Entered
9:50

Counsel and parties present. The Court conferred with counsel regarding trial matters, including the pretrial
order. The Court issued its ruling on the Motions in Limine (ECF Nos. [87], [89], [90], [91], and [92]).

10:35 Morning recess.
10:48 Court back in session with counsel and parties present. Opening statement by Plaintiff’s Counsel, Mr. Platt.
11:24 Opening Statement by Defense Counsel, Mr. Fleming.
11:50 Plaintiff introduced testimony of Ross Schram via video deposition.
12:00 Court in recess for lunch.
1:08

Court back in session with counsel and parties present. Plaintiff introduced testimony of Alesia Kempe via
video deposition.

1:26

Plaintiff called witness Ronald Herman, sworn and testified on direct by Mr. Baker

2:45

Afternoon recess.

2:58

Court back in session with counsel and parties present. Continued with direct examination of Mr. Herman.

3:04

Cross-examination of Mr. Herman by Mr. Fleming.

4:11

The Court conferred with the parties regarding exhibits defendant request to be admitted into evidence.

4:30

Re-direct of Mr. Herman.

4:42

Re-cross of Mr. Herman.

4:49

The witness was excused, and Court adjourned until 9:00 a.m. on Wednesday, July 27, 2022.

Plaintiff’s Exhibits Admitted: 1, 22, 38, 41, 49, 74, 99, 103, 120, (121, 125 and 127-Demonstrative)
Defendant’s Exhibits Admitted: RR, XX, YY, ZZ