Goebels v. Ritz Carlton Hotel 906 LLC et al

Filing 43

COURTROOM MINUTES for proceedings held before Judge Richard P. Matsch: Final Pretrial Conference held on 1/21/2015. 41 Motion in Limine under F.R.E. 401, 402, 402, 602, 701 and 712 to Prevent Plaintiff from Presenting a Claim or Testimony Regarding Lost Wages at Trial is DENIED. Five-day Jury Trial set for 8/17/2015 at 8:30 AM before Judge Richard P. Matsch. Trial Preparation Conference set for 8/7/2015 at 2:00 PM before Judge Richard P. Matsch. FTR: Kathy Terasaki. (cpear)

IN THE UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT
FOR THE DISTRICT OF COLORADO
Senior District Judge Richard P. Matsch
Date:
Courtroom Deputy:
FTR Technician:

January 21, 2015
Cathy Pearson
Kathy Terasaki

Civil Action No. 14-cv-00017-RPM

Counsel:

DAVID GOEBELS,

Todd F. Bovo

Plaintiff,
v.
THE RITZ-CARLTON HOTEL COMPANY,
L.L.C.,

Jason Lantagne
Christopher K. Miller

Defendant.

COURTROOM MINUTES

PRETRIAL CONFERENCE
1:59 p.m.

Court in session.

Discussion held regarding remaining discovery. Counsel advise the Court that Plaintiff is requesting a
30(b)(6) deposition of a witness to prior incidents, and that the parties are attempting to get the deposition
scheduled.
Discussion held and argument given regarding Defendant’s Motion In Limine under F.R.E. 401, 402,
402, 602, 701 and 712 to Prevent Plaintiff from Presenting a Claim or Testimony Regarding Lost Wages
at Trial (Doc. 41, filed 1/16/15).
ORDERED:

Defendant’s Motion In Limine under F.R.E. 401, 402, 402, 602, 701 and 712 to Prevent
Plaintiff from Presenting a Claim or Testimony Regarding Lost Wages at Trial (Doc. 41,
filed 1/16/15) is DENIED.

Discussion held regarding will-call and may-call witnesses, as well as medical providers, fact and expert
witnesses.

Discussion held regarding referring this case to a magistrate judge for settlement purposes. Counsel are
instructed to file a joint motion for referral to a magistrate judge, if they decide against private mediation.
Discussion held regarding conducting video depositions of Plaintiff’s treating physicians, the expert
witnesses’ report regarding the test of the floor of the hotel, and exchange of listed exhibits.
The Court strikes subparagraph b of paragraph 7, page 22 of the Final Pretrial Order.
ORDERED:

A five-day jury trial is set for August 17, 2015, at 8:30 a.m. Counsel shall be present by
8:00 a.m.

ORDERED:

A Trial Preparation Conference is set for August 7, 2015, at 2:00 p.m. The video
depositions and transcripts shall be ready and brought to court on that date.

Discussion held and argument given regarding Plaintiff’s employment file from his prior employer
requested by Defendant.
ORDERED:

Plaintiff shall subpoena Plaintiff’s employment records from his prior employer, which
shall include expense and travel records, as soon as possible.

Discussion held regarding the scope of the 30(b)(6) deposition and filing of objections to exhibits.
The Court directs counsel to stop communicating by e-mail.
ORDERED:

Counsel shall exchange exhibits and file objections to exhibits on or before July 24,
2015.

2:47 p.m.

Court in recess.

Hearing concluded. Total time:

48 min.

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