Richard Dent, et al v. National Football League

Filing 95

REQUEST FOR ADDITIONAL STATEMENT. Signed by Judge Alsup on 11/24/2014. (whalc2, COURT STAFF) (Filed on 11/24/2014)

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IN THE UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT

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FOR THE NORTHERN DISTRICT OF CALIFORNIA
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RICHARD DENT, ET AL,

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For the Northern District of California

United States District Court

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Plaintiff,

No. C 14-02324 WHA

v.
NATIONAL FOOTBALL LEAGUE,

REQUEST FOR ADDITIONAL
STATEMENT

Defendant.
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With respect to the preemption argument under Section 301, the Court requests that both

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sides explain whether or not the collective bargaining agreements submitted to the Court may be

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consulted in deciding the Rule 12 motion. The normal rule is that matters outside the complaint

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may not be consulted (with certain exceptions). Plaintiffs have made no objection on these

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grounds to defendant’s reliance upon the various collective bargaining agreements. The purpose

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of the instant request is to confirm that plaintiffs make no procedural objection to the Court’s

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consideration of the collective bargaining agreements.

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Both sides shall respond in five pages or less (double spaced, no footnotes) by NOON ON
NOVEMBER 26, 2014. No replies.

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IT IS SO ORDERED.

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Dated: November 24, 2014.

WILLIAM ALSUP
UNITED STATES DISTRICT JUDGE