DeMaestri v. STA International

Filing 5

ORDER that the following actions are consolidated for all purposes, and future filings in any of these actions shall contain the caption as set forth above and shall be docketed under the case number12-cv- 0015-WJM-MJW: 1) 12-cv-0015-WJM-MJW, 2) 12- cv-0016-WJM-MJW, 3) 12-cv-0017-WJM- MJW, and 4) 12-cv-0018-WJM-MJW. It is FURTHER ORDERED that Magistrate Judge Michael J. Watanabe will remain as the sole referral Magistrate Judge in the consolidated action. Magistrate Judge Watanabe is designate d to conduct ALLMTN proceedings pursuant to 28 U.S.C. § 636(b)(1)(A) and (B) and Fed.R.Civ.P. 72(a) and (b). It is FURTHER ORDERED that unless service has otherwise been completed or arranged, Plaintiff is DIRECTED to effect service of the summ ons and complaint pursuant to Rule 4 of the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure not later than 30 days from the date of this Order, in order for the initial scheduling conference to be held promptly, by Judge William J. Martinez on 1/18/2012. (ervsl, )

IN THE UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT
FOR THE DISTRICT OF COLORADO
Judge William J. Martínez
Civil Action No. 12-cv-0015-WJM-MJW
BRIAN DEMAESTRI
Plaintiff,
v.
STA INTERNATIONAL
Defendant.

and
Civil Action No. 12-cv-0016-WJM-MJW
BRIAN DEMAESTRI,
Plaintiff,
v.
MERCHANTS CREDIT GUIDE COMPANY
Defendant.
and
Civil Action No. 12-cv-0017-WJM-MJW
BRIAN DEMAESTRI,
Plaintiff,
v.
PINNACLE CREDIT SERVICES, LLC
Defendant.

and
Civil Action No. 12-cv-0018-WJM-MJW
BRIAN DEMAESTRI
Plaintiff,
v.
ENHANCED RECOVERY COMPANY, LLC
Defendant.

ORDER OF CONSOLIDATION

This matter comes before the Court sua sponte. Pursuant to Fed. R. Civ. P.
42(a)(2), this Court finds that all four of Plaintiff’s recently-filed actions listed below
involve common questions of law or fact, including common parties and common
claims, before this Court. Further, the Court finds that consolidation of these cases will
avoid unnecessary costs and delays, and will promote judicial efficiency.
It is therefore ORDERED that the following actions are consolidated for all
purposes, and future filings in any of these actions shall contain the caption as set forth
above and shall be docketed under the case number12-cv-0015-WJM-MJW:
1)
2)
3)
4)

12-cv-0015-WJM-MJW,
12-cv-0016-WJM-MJW,
12-cv-0017-WJM-MJW, and
12-cv-0018-WJM-MJW

It is FURTHER ORDERED that Magistrate Judge Michael J. Watanabe will
remain as the sole referral Magistrate Judge in the consolidated action. Magistrate

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Judge Watanabe is designated to conduct ALLMTN proceedings pursuant to 28 U.S.C.
§ 636(b)(1)(A) and (B) and Fed.R.Civ.P. 72(a) and (b).
It is FURTHER ORDERED that unless service has otherwise been completed or
arranged, Plaintiff is DIRECTED to effect service of the summons and complaint
pursuant to Rule 4 of the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure not later than 30 days from
the date of this Order, in order for the initial scheduling conference to be held promptly.
Dated this 18th day of January, 2012.
BY THE COURT:

_________________________
William J. Martínez
United States District Judge

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