Beltran v. Baker et al

Filing 186

MINUTES for JURY TRIAL (DAY 1) held before District Judge Troy L. Nunley on 4/22/2024: The Court heard oral argument and issued a ruling on the parties' Motions in Limine (ECF Nos. 145 - 156). The Court conducted Voir Dire and the jury was sele cted and sworn. The Court read its Preliminary Jury Instructions. Opening statements were made by both sides. Plaintiff called witness/Plaintiff Jaime Beltran. Plaintiff was sworn and testified on direct. Plaintiff's Exhibits 3, 5, 6, 7, 10, 14 and 22 were ADMITTED. Jury Trial CONTINUED to 4/23/2024 at 9:00 AM in Courtroom 2 before District Judge Troy L. Nunley. Plaintiffs Counsel Jarrett Adams and Diana Fitzgerald present. Defendants Counsel Lynne Stocker present. Court Reporter: Kimberly Bennett. (Krueger, M)

UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT
EASTERN DISTRICT OF CALIFORNIA
SACRAMENTO DIVISION

JAIME BELTRAN,

Case No. 2:17-cv-01520-TLN-AC

Plaintiff,
CIVIL JURY TRIAL MINUTES

v.
THOMAS GUERRA,
Defendant.

Date:
April 22, 2024
Deputy Clerk: Michele Krueger
Court Reporter: Kimberly Bennett______

Appearance for Plaintiff:

Appearances for Defendant:

Jarrett Adams and Diana Fitzgerald

Lynne Stocker

Proceedings: Jury Trial (Day 1) – Motions in Limine, Jury Selection, Opening Statements and Evidence
9:47

Counsel and all parties present. The Court heard oral argument and issued a ruling on the parties’ Motions
in Limine (ECF Nos. 145 – 156).

11:00 Court in recess.
11:20 The Court reconvened with counsel and parties present. The prospective jurors present and sworn. The
Court began voir dire.
12:30 The prospective jurors were admonished and excused for a lunch break, and the Court in recess.
1:39

Court back in session with counsel, parties, and prospective jurors. The Court continued with voir dire.

2:11

The parties passed for cause, and the parties executed their peremptory challenges.

2:16

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

2:17

The Court read its Preliminary Jury Instructions.

2:30

Plaintiff’s opening statement made by Mr. Adams.

2:35

Counsel for the Defendant objected to the opening statement and the jurors were excused for a brief recess.
The Court heard argument on the Defendant’s objection.

2:47

Jurors present and continued with Plaintiff’s opening statement.

2:51

Defendant’s opening statement made by Ms. Stocker.

2:57

The jurors were admonished and excused for an afternoon break.

3:38

Court back in session with counsel, parties and jurors present. Plaintiff called witness/Plaintiff Jaime
Beltran, sworn and testified on direct by Mr. Adams.

5:00

The jurors were admonished and excused for the day. Court adjourned until 9:00 a.m. on Tuesday, April
23, 2024.

Plaintiff’s Exhibits Admitted: 3, 5, 6, 7, 10, 14, 22