SERAPHIM TRANSPORT CO. v. USA

Filing 37

ORDER granting 25 Motion to Stay. Defendant's Status Report due by 2/3/2009 with a subsequent report to follow every 56-days thereafter for the duration of the stay. Signed by Judge Francis M. Allegra. (si) Modified on 3/12/2009 to correct text(jt1).

SERAPHIM TRANSPORT CO. v. USA

Doc. 37

In The United States Court of Federal Claims
No. 07-359C (Filed: December 9, 2008) __________ SERAPHIM TRANSPORT COMPANY, Plaintiff, v. THE UNITED STATES, Defendant. _________ ORDER __________ On September 5, 2008, defendant filed a motion to stay proceedings. The court has reviewed the motion, plaintiff's response, and defendant's en camera declaration on the current status of the criminal investigation associated with this case. Accordingly: 1. Defendant's motion to stay is GRANTED and proceedings in this case are hereby STAYED; Defendant shall file a status report regarding the criminal investigation (sealed or en camera, as necessary) on or before February 3, 2009, with a subsequent report to follow every 56 days thereafter for the duration of the stay; and Both parties are reminded of their duty to preserve evidence relevant to this case, and the consequences of failing to do so. See United Medical Supply Co., Inc. v. United States, 77 Fed. Cl. 257, 263-77 (2007).

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IT IS SO ORDERED.

s/ Francis M. Allegra Francis M. Allegra Judge

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