Irene et al v. Allstate Property and Casualty Insurance Company et al

Filing 128

Courtroom Minutes for Motion Hearing held on 11/21/2011 before Judge Richard P. Matsch. ORDERED: Motion to Confirm Awards, filed 9/16/2011 123 , is moot. Unopposed Motion to Set Disclosure Deadlines for Expert Witnesses, Trial and Pretrial Matters, 10/20/11 126 , is resolved. Plaintiff's brief (damages recovery - contract / tort law) due December 2, 2011, response due December 23, 2011 and reply due January 4, 2012. Four day jury trial set March 26, 2012 at 8:30 a.m. (FTR: K. Terasaki) (rpmcd )

IN THE UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT
FOR THE DISTRICT OF COLORADO
Senior District Judge Richard P. Matsch
Date:
November 21, 2011
Courtroom Deputy:
J. Chris Smith
FTR Technician:
Kathy Terasaki
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Civil Action No. 08-cv-01265-RPM
LUIS IRENE and
GRETCHEN IRENE,

Keith E. Frankl

Plaintiffs,
v.
ALLSTATE PROPERTY AND CASUALTY
INSURANCE COMPANY and
ALLSTATE INSURANCE COMPANY,

Richard A. Orona

Defendants.
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COURTROOM MINUTES
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Conference on pending motions
3:28 p.m.

Court in session.

Discussion regarding pending motions, bad faith claim, damages and scheduling.
Mr. Orona states defendant is not contesting the arbitration award that has been paid.
Court states no preclusive effect to arbiter’s findings.
ORDERED:

Motion to Confirm Awards, filed 9/16/2011 [123], is moot.

Court states insurance experts are unnecessary.
Counsel make record for preserving right to call a bad faith expert.
Counsel inform Court that JAG mediation is scheduled 12/5/2011.
ORDERED:

Unopposed Motion to Set Disclosure Deadlines for Expert Witnesses, Trial and
Pretrial Matters, 10/20/11 [126], is resolved.

ORDERED:

Plaintiff’s brief (damages recovery - contract / tort law) due December 2, 2011,
response due December 23, 2011 and reply due January 4, 2012.
Four day jury trial set March 26, 2012 at 8:30 a.m.

3:50 p.m.

Court in recess. Hearing concluded. Total time: 22 min.