Mack v. Town of Paradise Police Department et al

Filing 74

MINUTES for JURY TRIAL (DAY 1) held on 9/12/2022 before District Judge Troy L. Nunley: The Court issued its ruling on Defendants' Motions in Limine (ECF No. 46), the parties' Objections to Deposition Designations (ECF Nos. 62 and 67), and D efendant's Objections to Admissibility of Plaintiff's Exhibits 5, 6 and 7 (ECF No. 68). The Court conducted voir dire and a jury was selected and sworn. Both sides made opening statements. Plaintiff called witness Sergeant Robert Pickerin g, sworn and testified on direct. The jurors were admonished and excused for the day. Jury Trial CONTINUED to 9/13/2022 at 9:00 AM in Courtroom 2 (TLN) before District Judge Troy L. Nunley. Plaintiffs Counsel Jamon Hicks and Justin Ward present. Defendants Counsel Derick Konz present. Court Reporter: Jennifer Coulthard. (Krueger, M)

UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT
EASTERN DISTRICT OF CALIFORNIA
SACRAMENTO DIVISION

CARLA MACK,

Case No. 2:16-CV-02504-TLN-DMC
Plaintiff,
CIVIL JURY TRIAL MINUTES

v.
TOWN OF PARADISE, et al.,
Defendants.

Date:
September 12, 2022
Deputy Clerk: Michele Krueger______
Court Reporter: Jennifer Coulthard______

Appearances for Plaintiff:

Appearances for Defendants:

Jamon Hicks and Justin Ward

Derick Konz

Proceedings: Jury Trial (Day 1) – Motions in Limine, Jury Selection, Opening Statements and Evidence Entered
9:15

All parties present. The Court issued its ruling on Defendants’ Motions in Limine (ECF No. 46), the parties’
Objections to Deposition Designations (ECF Nos. 62 and 67), and Defendant’s Objections to Admissibility
of Plaintiff’s Exhibits 5, 6 and 7 (ECF No. 68).

10:15 Morning recess.
10:30 Court back in session with all parties present. The prospective jurors present and sworn. The Court
conducted voir dire.
11:55 The prospective jurors were admonished and excused for the lunch recess. The Court remained in session
with prospective Juror #9 regarding questions that might impact his ability to be fair and impartial.
12:10 Court in recess for lunch.
1:10

Court back in session with all parties present and outside the presence of the jury except for prospective
Juror #17 regarding overheard statements made by Plaintiff.

1:20

All prospective jurors present. The Court continued with voir dire.

2:25

The parties executed their peremptory challenges.

2:39

The jury (8) was selected and sworn. The Court thanked and excused the remaining prospective jurors.

2:45

Afternoon recess.

3:11

Court back in session with all parties and jury present. The Court read its preliminary jury instructions.

3:25

Plaintiff’s Opening Statement made by Justin Ward.

3:40

Defendants’ Opening Statement made by Derick Konz.

4:09

Plaintiff called witness Sergeant Robert Pickering, sworn and testified on direct by Mr. Hicks.

4:55

The jurors were admonished and excused for the afternoon recess. The Court remained in session regarding
an objection to evidence.

5:00

Court adjourned until 9:00 a.m. on Tuesday, September 13, 2022.