Helmer et al v. Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co., The

Filing 168

COURTROOM MINUTES/MINUTE ENTRY for proceedings held before Judge R. Brooke Jackson: Trial Preparation Conference held on 12/19/2014. granting in part and denying in part 154 Motion in Limine; granting 155 Motion in Limine; granting 156 Motion in Limine; granting 157 Motion in Limine; granting 158 Motion in Limine; denying 160 Motion to Supplement; denying 162 Motion in Limine; denying 166 Motion in Limine; denying 167 Motion in Limine. Jury instructions reviewed and ruled upon as stated on the record.Court Reporter: Tamara Hoffschildt. (jdyne, )

IN THE UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT
FOR THE DISTRICT OF COLORADO
JUDGE R. BROOKE JACKSON

Civil Action:
Courtroom Deputy:

12-cv-00685-RBJ-MEH
Julie Dynes

Date: December 19, 2014
Court Reporter: Tamara Hoffschildt

Parties

Counsel

DAVID HELMER
FELICIA MUFTIC
MICHAEL MUFTIC
CRAIG KANIA
OLIVER MARTIN

Rick D. Bailey
Michael J. Flannery
Katherine W. Van Dyck
Jason S. Rathod
Plaintiffs

v.
THE GOODYEAR TIRE & RUBBER CO.

David L. Lenyo
David M. Stauss
L. Michael Brooks, Jr.
Roger P. Thomasch

Defendants

COURTROOM MINUTES

TRIAL PREPARATION CONFERENCE
Court in Session: 9:00 a.m.
Argument given on pending motions that have not had a response filed.
ORDERED: [154] Defendant The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company’s Motion in Limine
to Exclude Expert Testimony of Edward Fronapfel is GRANTED IN PART
and DENIED IN PART.
[155] Plaintiffs’ Motion in Limine Regarding Expert Jorgen Bergstrom’s
Computer Model is GRANTED.
[156] Plaintiffs’ Motion in Limine to Exclude Certain Tetimony of Dr. Bruce
Strombom is GRANTED.

[157] Goodyear’s Motion in Limine to Preclude any Evidence Related to any
Entran II Claim, Lawsuit, Settlement, or Judgment is GRANTED.
[158] Goodyear’s Motion in Limine to Exclude any Evidence Related to any
Claims Beyond Strict Liability for Design Defect is GRANTED.
[160] Plaintiffs’ Motion for Supplemental Juror Questionnaire is DENIED.
[162] Goodyear’s Motion to Exclude Testimony About Alleged Leaks or Hose
Failures Where the Hose was not Preserved for Inspection is DENIED.
[166] Goodyear’s Motion in Limine to Exclude Testimony by Plaintiffs’
expert Dr. John E. Moalli is DENIED.
[167] Plaintiffs’ Motion in Limine to Exclude Evidence Related to Entran 3
Installation Manuals or Instructions is DENIED.
Jury instructions reviewed and ruled upon as stated on the record.
Court in recess:
Court in session:

10:27 a.m.
10:42 a.m.

Discussion held on holding two phases regarding jury instructions.
Court in recess:
Court in session:

10:48 a.m.
10:59 a.m.

Parties do not agree on two phases of jury instructions.
Discussion held on length of jury trial and settlement discussions with a magistrate judge.
Continued review of jury instructions with rulings as stated on the record.
Discussion held on contacting the Court in the next two weeks, issues to be presented at trial, and
contacting the magistrate judge.
Court in Recess: 12:26 p.m.

Hearing concluded.

Total time in Court: 03:00