Wilson et al v. O'Brien et al

Filing 304

WRITTEN Opinion signed by the Honorable Charles P. Kocoras on 7/29/2011: Plaintiff's motion (Doc 259 ) in limine to bar reference to marijuana use is granted. All other pending motions in limine are denied. Hearing on admissibility issues re: testimony and exhibits set for 1/17/2012 at 10:15 a.m. Jury trial set for 1/23/2012 at 10:15 a.m. (For further details see minute order.)Mailed notice(sct, )

Order Form (01/2005)

United States District Court, Northern District of Illinois
Name of Assigned Judge
or Magistrate Judge

Charles P. Kocoras

CASE NUMBER

Sitting Judge if Other
than Assigned Judge

07 C 3994

DATE

July 29, 2011

Wilson vs. O’Brien et al

CASE
TITLE
DOCKET ENTRY TEXT

Plaintiff’s motion (Doc [259]) in limine to bar reference to marijuana use is granted. All other pending
motions in limine are denied. Hearing on admissibility issues re: testimony and exhibits set for 1/17/2012 at
10:15 a.m. Jury trial set for 1/23/2012 at 10:15 a.m.

O[ For further details see text below.]

Docketing to mail notices.

ORDER
RULING ON PENDING MOTIONS
PLAINTIFF’S MOTIONS IN LIMINE
1.

Plaintiff’s motion (Doc [259]) in limine to bar reference to marijuana use - Defendants did not object.
Said motion is granted.

2.

Plaintiff’s motion (Doc [257]) in limine to bar reference to plaintiff’s past alcoholism - Denied.
Relevant to damages.

3.

Plaintiff’s motion (Doc [260]) in limine to bar references to plaintiff’s 1995 conviction, and arrests
that did not lead to conviction - Denied without prejudice to reassertion at trial. Has relevance to
familiarity with criminal justice system and issue of coercion.

4.

Plaintiff’s motion (Doc [258]) in limine to bar reference to child support payments - Denied without
prejudice. May be relevant to damages and relationships with family members.

5.

Plaintiff’s motion (Doc [261]) in limine to bar the testimony of Chester Mental Health Center
Professionals - Denied without prejudice.

6.

Plaintiff’s motion (Doc [256]) in limine for a jury view of Division 11 of the Cook County Jail Denied without prejudice to reconsideration at trial.

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ORDER
7.

Plaintiff’s motion (Doc [255]) in limine to bar reference to plaintiff’s possession of a gun and a knife Denied. Relevant to issue of probable cause to arrest and defendant’s state of mind re: arrest.

8.

Plaintiff’s motion (Doc [263]) in limine for leave to introduce “other bad acts” evidence of defendant
James O’Brien - Denied without prejudice to reconsideration at trial.

9.

Plaintiff’s motion (Doc [262]) in limine to bar Dr. Alexander Obolsky’s expert opinions - Denied
without prejudice to reconsideration at trial.

DEFENDANTS’ MOTIONS IN LIMINE
1.

Defendants’ omnibus motions (Docs [264]) in limine - Denied without prejudice to reconsideration at
trial.

2.

Defendants’ motion (Doc [266]) in limine to bar adverse inference and reference to certain defendants
invoking their Fifth Amendment privilege - Denied without prejudice to reconsideration at trial.

3.

Defendants’ motion (Doc [268]) to bar the testimony of Gary L. Wells - Denied without prejudice to
reconsideration at trial.

4.

Defendants’ motion (Doc [272]) to bar the testimony of Richard A. Leo - Denied without prejudice to
reconsideration at trial.

5.

Defendants’ motion (Doc [270]) to bar Joseph J. Stine as an expert witness - Denied without prejudice
to reconsideration at trial.

Hearing on admissibility issues re: testimony and exhibits set for 1/17/2012 at 10:15 a.m. Jury trial set for
1/23/2012 at 10:15 a.m.

Dated: July 29, 2011
CHARLES P. KOCORAS
U.S. District Court Judge

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