Daniels v. Aeropostale West, Inc et al

Filing 61

NOTICE RE PRETRIAL DEADLINES. Signed by Judge Alsup on May 21, 2014. (whalc1, COURT STAFF) (Filed on 5/21/2014)

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IN THE UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT

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FOR THE NORTHERN DISTRICT OF CALIFORNIA
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PORTIA DANIELS, on behalf of herself
and all others similarly situated,

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Plaintiffs,

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For the Northern District of California

United States District Court

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No. C 12-05755 WHA

v.
AÉROPOSTALE WEST, INC., a Delaware
corporation, AÉROPOSTALE, INC., a
Delaware corporation, and DOES 1 through
10, inclusive,

NOTICE RE PRETRIAL
DEADLINES

Defendants.
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A February 2013 order reminded the parties of their duty to prepare this case for trial.

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The order stated that no continuance (even if stipulated) would be granted on the ground of

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incomplete preparation without competent and detailed declarations setting forth good cause.

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The undersigned judge’s standing orders contain similar reminders.

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In April 2014, plaintiff filed a motion for preliminary approval of a collective-action

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settlement. A May 6 order reminded the parties that all existing deadlines remain in place.

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Nevertheless, it has come to the attention of the undersigned judge that one or more parties may

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have failed to timely exchange their exhibit and witness lists. This was a mistake.

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Both sides should prepare for trial, even though the undersigned judge is now considering

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inviting defendants to move to decertify this conditionally-certified FLSA collective action.

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Tardy filings may be subject to timely-raised objections.

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IT IS SO ORDERED.
Dated: May 21, 2014.

WILLIAM ALSUP
UNITED STATES DISTRICT JUDGE