Smith v. Miller et al

Filing 14

SETTLEMENT CONFERENCE INSTRUCTIONS or TWELVE SIMPLE RULES. By Magistrate Judge Kristen L. Mix on 5/16/2011. (sah, )

IN THE UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT
FOR THE DISTRICT OF COLORADO
Civil Action No. 11-cv-00613-REB-KLM
TIMOTHY W. SMITH,
Plaintiff,
v.
ALAN K. MILLER, agent of named political subdivisions, in his individual capacity,
CHIEF SCOTT BOOKMAN, agent of Denver Health Paramedic Division, in his individual
and official capacity,
BRUCE ALEXANDER, agent of Denver Health and Hospital Authority, in his individual and
official capacity,
DENVER HEALTH AND HOSPITAL AUTHORITY, an autonomous subdivision of the State
of Colorado,
THE CITY AND COUNTY OF DENVER, an autonomous subdivision of the State of
Colorado, and
JOHN DOES 1-5,
Defendants.
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SETTLEMENT CONFERENCE INSTRUCTIONS or
TWELVE SIMPLE RULES
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ENTERED BY MAGISTRATE JUDGE KRISTEN L. MIX
IT IS HEREBY ORDERED as follows. Failure to comply with these instructions may,
and in some cases will, result in cancellation of the settlement conference.
1. If the parties’ Confidential Settlement Statements and exhibits are not filed by the
deadline set by the Court, the settlement conference will be vacated and sanctions may
be imposed.
2. If any party does not follow Magistrate Judge Mix’s Instructions for Preparation
of Confidential Settlement Statements, the settlement conference will be vacated.
3. Extensions of the deadline to file Confidential Settlement Statements require a
showing of good cause and should be sought by telephone [phone]). Extensions
must be sought before the deadline expires.
4. Non-parties and non-party representatives, including relatives of parties, shall not
attend the settlement conference without prior written permission of the Court. Non-parties

who attend without permission will be required to leave.
5. All named parties or party representatives shall attend the settlement conference
in person unless excused in advance by written Order of the Court.
6. Counsel and the parties should plan to remain at the settlement conference for
at least four hours after it begins. You will not be permitted to leave before that time for
any reason, unless excused by Magistrate Judge Mix. Travel arrangements should be
made accordingly.
7. Unfortunately, because the Court is a publicly funded non-profit entity and not a
private for-profit enterprise, there is no budget for refreshments to be provided during the
settlement conference, and therefore none will be provided. Please DO NOT ask
Magistrate Judge Mix or her law clerks for refreshments. You may bring non-alcoholic
beverages to the settlement conference.
8. If you have obtained permission to have a party or party representative appear
by telephone, you must provide the telephone. Unless you have obtained a “green card,”
cell phones with cameras are not permitted in the courthouse. A green card may be
obtained by contacting the Clerk’s office.
9. Laptops and other electronic devices with cameras are not permitted in the
courthouse without a “green card.” A green card may be obtained by contacting the Clerk’s
office.
10. Interpreters are welcome, but must be provided at the party/parties’ expense.
11. A valid photo identification is required for entry to the Courthouse.
12. Compliance with these twelve simple rules is mandatory, unless written
permission to deviate from them is obtained in advance. Thank you for your cooperation.

Dated: May 16, 2011