Veren v. Abbott Laboratoires et al

Filing 60

COURTROOM MINUTES/MINUTE ORDER for proceedings held before Magistrate Judge Michael J. Watanabe: Telephonic Status Conference held on 7/15/2014. Plaintiff to provide information as to additional dentists on or before 7/22/2014.Granting 57 Moti on for Expert Discovery. Scheduling Conference set for 7/29/2014 09:00 AM in Courtroom A 502 before Magistrate Judge Michael J. Watanabe. Joint Proposed Amended Scheduling Order due 7/25/2014. Court Reporter: FTR - E. E. Miller. FTR: Courtroom A502. (emill)

IN THE UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT
FOR THE DISTRICT OF COLORADO
Magistrate Judge Michael J. Watanabe
Civil Action No. 13-cv-02089-RM-MJW

FTR - Courtroom A-502

Date:

Courtroom Deputy, Ellen E. Miller

July 15, 2014

Counsel

Parties
DAVID W. VEREN,

Pro Se

Plaintiff(s),
v.
ABBOTT LABORATORIES,
an Illinois corporation, and
LUNDBECK, INC.,
an Illinois corporation,

Micah L. Hobbs

Defendant(s).

COURTROOM MINUTES / MINUTE ORDER
HEARING:
TELEPHONIC STATUS CONFERENCE
Court in session: 9:30 a.m.
Court calls case. Telephonic appearances of Pro Se plaintiff and defense counsel.
The Court raises Defendants’ Report on Discovery and Request for Expert Discovery for
discussion. It is noted discovery as to “Phase I” of this case is completed.
Discussion is held regarding medical record releases.
Defense counsel notes defendants have received records from Robert C. Elliott, DDS, PC.
Defendants have not received records from Dr. Eric T. Helland, and it is believed his dental
records have been destroyed following his retirement.
Plaintiff advises the Court he has remembered he has seen three or four additional dentists.
Defendants have not received any information as to any additional dentists.
It is ORDERED:

On or before JULY 22, 2014, Plaintiff shall provide names and
addresses and releases for any medical records of the additional three or
four dentists noted today by the Plaintiff. If Plaintiff recalls further
additional dentists he has seen, he shall also provide those names and
addresses and releases.

The need for a second Rule 16(b) Scheduling Conference is discussed.

It is ORDERED:

A TELEPHONIC RULE 16(b) SCHEDULING CONFERENCE as to
expert discovery / dispositive motions deadline is set JULY 29, 2014
at 9:00 a.m.
Parties shall file their JOINT PROPOSED AMENDED SCHEDULING
ORDER on or before JULY 25, 2014. Defendants shall electronically
file the joint proposed Amended Scheduling Order.

All participating parties are to be on the call before the Court is contacted; Defense counsel
shall create the conference call. Once the conference call is established, the Court shall be
added as the final connection by dialing [phone] at the scheduled time.
It is ORDERED:

That portion of DEFENDANTS’ REPORT ON DISCOVERY AND
REQUEST FOR EXPERT DISCOVERY [Docket No. 57, Filed June 30,
2014 ] which is deemed a MOTION, is GRANTED for reasons as set forth
on the record.

HEARING CONCLUDES.
Court in recess: 9:47 a.m.
Total In-Court Time: 00:17
To order a transcript of this proceedings, contact Avery Woods Reporting

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