Chabot v. Midland Funding LLC

Filing 18

MEMORANDUM staying discovery in cases; referring parties to Magistrate Judge for mediation. Signed by Judge Catherine C. Blake on 9/24/2013. (c/m 9/25/2013 CH/aos, Deputy Clerk)

IN THE UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT
FOR THE DISTRICT OF MARYLAND

TIFFANY CHABOT
v.
MIDLAND FUNDING, LLC

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Civil Action No. CCB-13-1847

TIFFANY CHABOT
v.
EQUIFAX

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Civil Action No. CCB-13-1856

TIFFANY CHABOT
v.
TRANS UNION, LLC

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Civil Action No. CCB-13-1857
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MEMORANDUM

I have reviewed the record in these consolidated cases. It appears that the defendants all
have agreed that early mediation with a Magistrate Judge might be helpful. It also appears to me
that having counsel and the parties meet to discuss these cases confidentially with another Judge
to see if an agreeable resolution can be reached, before money is spent in discovery which may
not be needed, is a sensible approach.
Accordingly, it is hereby ORDERED that:
1. discovery in these cases is Stayed;
2. the parties will be referred for mediation with a Magistrate Judge as soon as
reasonably possible; and
3. the need for further scheduling will be considered after mediation, if these efforts are
not successful.

September 24, 2013
Date

/s/
Catherine C. Blake
United States District Judge