Howell v. Centric Group, LLC et al

Filing 48

COURTROOM MINUTES - Minute Entry for proceedings held before Magistrate Judge Craig B. Shaffer: A Status Conference was held on 4/21/2010. ORDERED: Plaintiff's Amended Motion to Compel, # 36 is DENIED AS MOOT; Plaintiff's Motion for Time to Complete Discovery, # 43 is DENIED AS MOOT; Plaintiff's Motion for Extension of Time to Obtain Written Depositions, # 44 is DENIED AS MOOT; Defendant's Motion to Take Deposition, # 31 is GRANTED; Defendant's Motion for Time to Co nduct Discovery, # 32 is DENIED AS MOOT; Defendant is required to respond to Interrogatory #6; Plaintiff is allowed to serve 10 Requests for Production; Plaintiff may file a Motion for Summary Judgment by JULY 19, 2010. Discovery due by JUNE 7, 2010. By Magistrate Judge Craig B. Shaffer. Per the court's request, the courtroom deputy mailed a copy of Judge Krieger's Practice Standards along with these Minutes to the Plaintiff. (Court Reporter FTR - Linda Kahoe) (cbscd)

IN THE UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT FOR THE DISTRICT OF COLORADO Magistrate Judge Craig B. Shaffer
Civil Action No.: 09-cv-02299-MSK-CBS Date: April 21, 2010 FTR - Reporter Deck - Courtroom A402 Courtroom Deputy: Linda Kahoe

THOMAS HOWELL, Plaintiff, v. CENTRIC GROUP, LLC, Defendant.

Pro se (via phone)

Rachel Laine Carnaggio

COURTROOM MINUTES/MINUTE ORDER HEARING: STATUS CONFERENCE Court in session: 10:08 a.m. Court calls case. Appearances of counsel. Discussion regarding the Motion for Summary Judgment, doc #[18], and the Amended Motion for Summary Judgment, doc #[21]. Ms. Howell states the amendment clarifies a new relevant fact. The court advises Mr. Howell of the procedure for written depositions. Discussion regarding court reporter fees and the court's subpoena powers. Discussion regarding responses to interrogatories. For the reasons as stated on the record, it is: ORDERED: Defendant is required to serve a response to Interrogatory #6 to the extent that Mr. Howell is requesting proof or documentation of the statement as to how long Centric Group has been selling Anise Oil. ORDERED: Plaintiff is allowed to serve 10 Requests for Production under Rule 34. Discussion regarding Defendant's Motion for Leave to Take the Deposition of Plaintiff Thomas Howell, doc #[31]. Mr. Howell states no objection.

ORDERED: Defendant's Motion for Leave to Take the Deposition of Plaintiff Thomas Howell, doc #[31] is GRANTED. Discussion regarding Defendant's Motion for Extension of Time to Conduct Discovery, doc #[32]; Plaintiff's Motion for Extension of Time After the Facts, Persuant [sic] to Fed.R.Civ.P.6(b) to Complete Discovery, doc #[43]; and Plaintiff's Motion for Extension of Time to Obtain Written Depositions, doc #[44]. On the court's own initiative, it is: ORDERED: The Discovery Cutoff is extended to JUNE 7, 2010. Therefore, it is: ORDERED: Defendant's Motion for Extension of Time to Conduct Discovery, doc #[32], is DENIED AS MOOT. ORDERED: Plaintiff's Motion for Extension of Time After the Facts, Persuant [sic] to Fed.R.Civ.P.6(b) to Complete Discovery, doc #[43], is DENIED AS MOOT. ORDERED: Plaintiff's Motion for Extension of Time to Obtain Written Depositions, doc #[44], is DENIED AS MOOT. Discussion regarding Plaintiff's Amended Motion to Compel, doc #[36]. In light of the court's ruling extending the discovery deadline, it is: ORDERED: Plaintiff's Amended Motion to Compel, doc #[36] is DENIED AS MOOT. Discussion regarding Defendant's First Designation of Non-Parties, doc #[16], filed 12/18/2009. The court advises Mr. Howell that if he feels the Designation is improper, he must file a Motion to Strike. Discussion regarding setting a new deadline for filing dispositive motions. ORDERED: Plaintiff may file a Motion for Summary Judgment no later than JULY 19, 2010. Discussion regarding Judge Krieger's procedures. The court requests that the courtroom deputy send a copy of Judge Krieger's Practice Standards to Mr. Howell. HEARING CONCLUDED. Court in recess: 10:57 a.m. Total time in court: 00:49
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