Santoyo v. Leprino Foods

Filing 131

MINUTE ENTRY for Trial Preparation Conference proceedings held on 9/19/2011 before Chief Judge Wiley Y. Daniel. Deferring ruling on 121 Motion in Limine. (Court Reporter: Tracy Weir) (wydcd, rrk)

IN THE UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT
FOR THE DISTRICT OF COLORADO
CHIEF JUDGE WILEY Y. DANIEL

Courtroom Deputy:
E.C.R./Reporter:

Robert R. Keech
Tracy Weir

Date: September 19, 2011

Civil Action No: 09-cv-00908-WYD-CBS

Counsel:

GLORIA HUIZAR,

Timothy D. Edstrom

Plaintiff,
v.
LEPRINO FOODS,

William C. Brittan

Defendant.

COURTROOM MINUTES

TRIAL PREPARATION CONFERENCE
11:10 a.m.

Court in Session
APPEARANCES OF COUNSEL.
Court’s opening remarks.

11:10 a.m.

Discussion regarding settlement discussions and contacting Magistrate Judge
Shaffer to schedule a settlement conference if necessary.

11:12 a.m.

Discussion regarding jury instructions and estimated length of trial being 4-5
days.

ORDERED:

Parties shall submit a joint statement of the case jury instruction not later than
Monday, September 26, 2011.

11:15 a.m.

Court outlines procedure for jury selection, challenges for cause, and peremptory
challenges.
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Defendant’s Motion in Limine to Bar Testimony (ECF Doc. #121), filed August 19,
2011, is raised for argument.
11:20 a.m.

Argument by Plaintiff (Mr. Edstrom).

11:21 a.m.

Argument by Defendant (Mr. Brittan).

ORDERED:

Defendant’s Motion in Limine to Bar Testimony (ECF Doc. #121), filed August 19,
2011, is DEFERRED.

11:23 a.m.

Discussion regarding the use of an interpreter for plaintiff, the use of depositions,
and admissions.

ORDERED:

Parties shall file stipulations not later than Monday, September 26, 2011.

11:36 a.m.

Discussion regarding exhibit and witness lists.

ORDERED:

Any revised exhibit lists and witness lists shall be filed not later than
Wednesday, September 28, 2011.

11:45 a.m.

Discussion regarding objection by Defendant to testimony to be elicited from Ms.
Huizar at trial.

ORDERED:

Parties shall file simultaneous briefing on the admissibility of statements not later
than Tuesday, September 27, 2011.

11:56 a.m.

Discussion regarding jury questions and the use of Jury Evidence Recording
System (JERS).

11:58 a.m.

Discussion regarding time limits for opening statements.

ORDERED:

Opening statement shall not exceed twenty-five (25) minutes per side.

11:58 a.m.

Court in Recess - HEARING CONCLUDED

TOTAL TIME: :48

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