Broffman, M.D. v. Provident Life and Accident Insurance Company et al

Filing 229

ORDER RE MISTRIAL AND STATUS CONFERENCE. Signed by Judge James Donato on 5/6/2015. (jdlc2S, COURT STAFF) (Filed on 5/6/2015)

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UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT

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NORTHERN DISTRICT OF CALIFORNIA

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JEFFERY BROFFMAN, M.D.,

Case No. 13-cv-04922-JD

Plaintiff,
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v.

ORDER RE MISTRIAL AND STATUS
CONFERENCE

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PROVIDENT LIFE AND ACCIDENT
INSURANCE COMPANY,

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United States District Court
Northern District of California

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Defendant.

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A jury trial began in this case on April 27, 2015. The jury of nine began deliberating after

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closing arguments and jury instructions were given on May 5, 2015. The Court now finds a

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mistrial after approximately twelve hours of deliberation, based on notes from the jury indicating

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deadlock and improper Internet research.

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A status conference will be held on July 1, 2015, at 1:30 p.m., with the parties to file a

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joint statement by June 24, 2015. The Court will set a new trial date at the status conference.

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IT IS SO ORDERED.
Dated: May 6, 2015

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JAMES DONATO
United States District Judge