Hefren v. Murphy Exploration & Production Co U S A et al

Filing 66

MEMORANDUM RULING For the reasons stated herein, IT IS ORDERED THAT McDermott's 57 MOTION for Partial Summary Judgment is GRANTED. IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that the matter of amount of the costs of defense, attorney's fees and expenses incu rred by McDermott in defense of Hefren's claims is hereby REFERRED to the magistrate judge for consideration and recommendation. Pursuant to Rule 54(d)(2)(D), the magistrate judge shall prepare a Report recommending the amount to be awarded to M cDermott, in consideration of the appropriate standards and evidence to be submitted by the parties. IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that plaintiff's 59 MOTION for to Certify as Final Judgment under Rule 54(b) is DENIED. It appears this Ruling adjudicat es all remaining claims in this matter. The parties shall confirm via a joint letter to the Court within the next ten (10) days of this Ruling, whether the foregoing is accurate and whether there remain any issues for trial, currently scheduled on September 8, 2014. Signed by Judge Rebecca F Doherty on 7/16/14. cc: CMH/mbd(crt,Guidry, C)