Docksey et al v. Janda

Filing 32

Courtroom Minutes for Trial Preparation Conference held on 3/5/2013 before Judge Richard P. Matsch. ORDERED: Motion to Strike Untimely Disclosed Medical Records and Medical Bills for Christine Docksey 30 , is denied, as stated on record. Proposed voir dire, proposed jury instructions and joint statement of the case are to be submitted on March 7, 2013.FTR: K. Terasaki. (rpmcd )

IN THE UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT
FOR THE DISTRICT OF COLORADO
Senior District Judge Richard P. Matsch
Date:
March 5, 2013
Courtroom Deputy:
J. Chris Smith
FTR Technician:
Kathy Terasaki
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Civil Action No. 11-cv-02595-RPM
CHRISTINE DOCKSEY and
ROSS DOCKSEY,

James H. Chalat
Russell R. Hatten
Steve McWhirter

Plaintiffs,
v.
TAYLOR JANDA,

Karen R. Wasson

Defendant.
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COURTROOM MINUTES
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Trial Preparation Conference
10:55 a.m.

Court in session.

Discussion regarding witnesses that will testify by videotape deposition.
Counsel state only witnesses by videotape are Dr. Brian Donahue and Dr. Luz Feldman.
Counsel agree, if called, Janice Todd will testify by read deposition.
Discussion regarding objections to exhibits.
Court states it will rule on the objections to the video depositions designations by indicating “O” for
overruled and “S” for sustained on the combined objection lists submitted.
ORDERED:

Motion to Strike Untimely Disclosed Medical Records and Medical Bills for
Christine Docksey [30], is denied, as stated on record.

Ms. Wasson informs the Court that defendant will be present at trial with her mother and father.
Discussion regarding jury instructions (damages).
Mr. Chalat submits a copy of a recent Colorado Court of Appeals opinion regarding apportionment with
respect to a pre-existing condition.
Mr. Chalat agrees to permit defendant to call Dr. Messenbaugh out of order.

March 5, 2013
11-cv-02595-RPM
Further discussion regarding jury instructions (statutory).
ORDERED:

Proposed voir dire, proposed jury instructions and joint statement of the case are to
be submitted on March 7, 2013.

Court informs counsel of its advisement to jurors regarding social media.
Discussion regarding verdict form.
Court states its practice regarding verdict forms.
Discussion regarding case facts (skiing /boarding elevation).
Discussion regarding admissibility of statements.
Court states its preliminary view regarding the admissibility of statements between defendant and claims
representative/adjuster and between Mr. Docksey and the Segaloffs pre-litigation.
11:35 a.m.

Court in recess.

Hearing concluded. Total time: 40 min.

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