Hach Company v. In-Situ, Inc.

Filing 196

COURTROOM MINUTES/MINUTE ORDER for proceedings held before Magistrate Judge Craig B. Shaffer: Motion Hearing held on 7/20/2015. Denying without prejudice 170 Motion to Exclude. Denying without prejudice 171 Motion to Exclude. Granting in part a nd denying in part 172 Motion to Exclude. Denying without prejudice 173 Motion in Limine. Granting 174 Motion in Limine. Granting in part and denying in part 175 Motion in Limine. Granting 180 Motion to Compel. ORDERED: In-Situ is REQUIRED to produce all relevant requested documents of the caps and Aqua Troll 400 to Hach by July 23, 2015 at 5:00 p.m. ORDERED: Mr. Godfrey needs to determine if he is bringing the counter claims under the patent statute or common law theory. If he is bringing them in under common law theory, he must cite the common law cases that would support his assessment that the jury decides those questions. Mr. Godfrey must file something with the court by July 21, 2015 at 12:00 p.m. in regards to the counter claims. FTR: Courtroom A-402. (amont, )

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IN THE UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT FOR THE DISTRICT OF COLORADO Magistrate Judge Craig B. Shaffer    Civil Action: 13‐cv‐02201‐CBS       Date:  July 20, 2015  Courtroom Deputy: Amanda Montoya    FTR – Reporter Deck‐Courtroom A402    Parties: Counsel: HACH COMPANY, Ephraim Starr (by phone) Matthew Morr Rachel Mentz Andrew Petrie Plaintiff, v. IN-SITU, INC., Brett Godfrey (by phone) Rachel Bove Defendant.   COURTROOM MINUTES/MINUTE ORDER HEARING: MOTION HEARING  Court in session: 02:34 p.m.  Court calls case.  Appearances of counsel.    Discussion regarding all pending motions.      ORDERED:  In‐Situ’, Inc.’s MOTION [170] to Limit the Testimony and Opinions of Dr. Russell  Martin Young Pursuant to Fed.R.Evid. 702 and 403 is DENIED without prejudice.   Counsel has the right to renew this motion with specific concerns at trial.      In‐Situ, Inc.’s MOTION [171] to Strike the Testimony and Opinions of David Rick,  Pursuant to Fed.R.Evid. 702 and 403 is DENIED without prejudice.  Counsel has  the right to renew this motion with specific concerns at trial.        MOTION [174] in Limine to Bar In‐Situ from Asserting Facts, Arguing Inferences  and Using Documents at Trial That It Failed to Disclose During Discovery is  GRANTED.                      MOTION [175] in Limine to Bar Opinion Testimony for Which In‐Situ Has Not  Properly Disclosed Either the Factual Bases or the Opinions is GRANTED in part  and DENIED in part.   In‐Situ is REQUIRED to provide to Hach by July 23, 2015 at  5:00 p.m., a complete statement of all opinions their non‐retained experts will  express, the basis of those opinions, and the facts and/or data considered by the  non‐retained expert in forming those opinions.    In‐Situ, Inc.’s MOTION [172] to Strike the Testimony and Opinions of William C.  Carey, C.P.A., Pursuant to Fed.R.Evid. 702 is GRANTED in part and DENIED in  part.  Mr. Carey may not testify about disgorgement.    MOTION [173] in Limine to Bar In‐Situ from Raising at Trial Any Allegation of  Claimed Damages Other Than Its Attorneys’ Fees and Costs Incurred is DENIED  without prejudice.  Hach’s Rule 37(a) MOTION [180] to Compel In‐Situ’s Compliance With Order and  to Produce Documents is GRANTED.  In‐Situ is REQUIRED to produce all relevant  requested documents of the caps and Aqua Troll 400 to Hach by July 23, 2015 at  5:00 p.m.        Discussion regarding fees and costs.      ORDERED:  Mr. Godfrey needs to determine if he is bringing the counter claims under the  patent statute or common law theory.  If he is bringing them in under common  law theory, he must cite the common law cases that would support his  assessment that the jury decides those questions.  Mr. Godfrey must file  something with the court by July 21, 2015 at 12:00 p.m. in regards to the  counter claims.      HEARING CONCLUDED.    Court in recess: 05:35 p.m.  Total time in court: 03:01    To order transcripts of hearings please contact Avery Woods Reporting at (303) 825-6119.  

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