DOBYNS v. USA

Filing 69

ORDER denying 68 plaintiff's request for a status conference. To the extent that plaintiff's request is understood as a motion for leave to take six additional depositions pursuant to RCFC 30(a)(2)(A)(i), that motion is hereby granted. Defendant shall provide plaintiff the last know contact information for Charles Higman or file a response with the court explaining why defendant cannot provide this information by 8/5/2011. Signed by Judge Francis M. Allegra. (si) Copy to parties.

In The United States Court of Federal Claims
No. 08-700C
(Filed: July 27, 2011)
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JAY ANTHONY DOBYNS,
Plaintiff,
v.
THE UNITED STATES,
Defendant.
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ORDER
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On July 26, 2011, plaintiff filed a request for a status conference. After careful review of
plaintiff’s filing:
1.

Plaintiff’s request for a status conference is hereby DENIED;

2.

To the extent that plaintiff’s request is understood as a motion for
leave to take six additional depositions pursuant to RCFC
30(a)(2)(A)(i), that motion is hereby GRANTED. Plaintiff must
take all depositions within the fact discovery period set forth in the
court’s March 7, 2011, scheduling order;

3.

Plaintiff, in its request for a status conference, seeks discovery of
documents identified in defendant’s privilege log. If plaintiff’s
intent is to compel discovery of these documents, plaintiff must
file a separate motion to compel that fully complies with the
requirements of RCFC 37 (including the good faith consultation
requirements therein); and

4.

On or before August 5, 2011, defendant shall:
a.

Provide to plaintiff the last known contact information for
Charles Higman; or

b.

File a response with the court explaining why defendant
cannot or will not provide this information.

IT IS SO ORDERED.

s/Francis M. Allegra
Francis M. Allegra
Judge

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