Ferrarese v. Menu Foods, Inc. et al

Filing 22

Ferrarese v. Menu Foods, Inc. et al

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Case 2:07-cv-00235-JES-DNF

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Filed 05/17/2007

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UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT MIDDLE DISTRICT OF FLORIDA FORT MYERS DIVISION MARIA TERESA FERRARESE, Plaintiff, vs. Case No. 2:07-cv-235-FtM-29DNF

MENU FOODS, INC., MENU FOODS MIDWEST CORPORATION, MENU FOODS INCOME FUND, MENU FOODS LIMITED, Defendants. ______________________________________ ORDER This matter comes before the Court on defendant's Motion to Stay All Proceedings (Doc. #9), filed May 15, 2007, seeking to stay the case pending a decision by the Judicial Panel on Multidistrict Litigation (JPML). Although the motion contained no certification

pursuant to Local Rule 3.01(g), a Stipulation and Order Granting Defendant's Motion to Stay Proceedings was filed under Notice (Doc. #10) was also filed and includes plaintiff's signature and

stipulation to a stay pending the establishment of a pet food MDL docket. Upon review and finding no objection, the Court will grant the motion. Due to the unpredictability of the transfer issue, the Court will grant a limited stay only at this juncture which may be renewed. Accordingly, it is now ORDERED:

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Case 2:07-cv-00235-JES-DNF

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Defendant's Motion to Stay All Proceedings (Doc. #9) is GRANTED pursuant to the parties' Stipulation insofar as the case is stayed for a period of NINETY (90) DAYS from the date of this Order. Upon expiration of the stay, the parties may seek leave to

continue the stay if the case is not otherwise transferred. DONE AND ORDERED at Fort Myers, Florida, this May, 2007. 17th day of

Copies: Counsel of record DCCD

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