Spiridonova v. Denver Public Library et al

Filing 16

Courtroom Minutes for Motion Hearing held on 10/1/2013 before Judge Richard P. Matsch. ORDERED: Denver Public Library is dismissed. Defendants' Motion to Dismiss 9 , is granted with respect to the individual defendants and denied with respect to the City and County of Denver. Individual defendants are dismissed. FTR: K. Terasaki. (rpmcd)

IN THE UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT
FOR THE DISTRICT OF COLORADO
Senior District Judge Richard P. Matsch
Date:
October 1, 2013
Courtroom Deputy:
J. Chris Smith
FTR Technician:
Kathy Terasaki
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Civil Action No. 13-cv-00909-RPM
OLGA SPIRIDONOVA,

Patricia S. Bangert

Plaintiff,
v.
DENVER PUBLIC LIBRARY,
CITY AND COUNTY OF DENVER,
LETTY ICOLARI, in her individual and official capacities,
TOM SCOTT, in his individual and official capacities, and
JOE HERRERA, in his individual and official capacities,

Franklin A. Nachman
Kristen A. Merrick

Defendants.
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COURTROOM MINUTES
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Hearing on Motion to Dismiss
3:29 p.m.

Court in session.

Ms. Spiridonova and Ms. Icolari are present.
Court’s preliminary remarks.
Ms. Bangert agrees that the Denver Public Library is not an entity that can be sued but it is part of the
City and County of Denver and states plaintiff is still employed by the defendant.
ORDERED:

Denver Public Library is dismissed.

Discussion between Court and Ms. Bangert regarding plaintiff’s national origin claim.
3:33 p.m.
3:40 p.m.

Argument by Mr. Nachman.
Argument by Ms. Bangert.

3:46 p.m.
3:54 p.m.

Court in recess.
Court in session.

Statement by Ms. Bangert.
Statement by Mr. Nachman.
ORDERED:

Defendants’ Motion to Dismiss [9], is granted with respect to the individual
defendants and denied with respect to the City and County of Denver.
Individual defendants are dismissed.

4:00 p.m.

Court in recess.

Hearing concluded. Total time: 31 min.