Carpenters Pension Trust Fund - Detroit and Vicinity et al v. Brunt Associates, Inc. et al

Filing 131

ORDER on Motion Hearing and Referring Action for In-Person Settlement Conference. Signed by District Judge Matthew F. Leitman. (HMon)

UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT
EASTERN DISTRICT OF MICHIGAN
SOUTHERN DIVISION
CARPENTERS PENSION
TRUST FUND – DETROIT AND
VICINITY et al.,
Plaintiffs,

Case No. 16-cv-13928
Hon. Matthew F. Leitman

v.
BRUNT ASSOCIATES, INC. et al.,
Defendants.
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ORDER ON MOTION HEARING AND REFERRING ACTION FOR INPERSON SETTLEMENT CONFERENCE
On February 24, 2021, the Court held a video hearing on (1) Brian Brunt’s
and Brunt Associates, Inc.’s renewed motion for summary judgment on their
counterclaims (ECF No. 118), (2) Plaintiffs’ cross-motion for dismissal of Brian
Brunt’s and Brunt Associates, Inc.’s counterclaims (ECF No. 125), and (3) Brian
Brunt’s motion for attorney fees (ECF No. 120).
For the reasons stated on the record at the motion hearing, Brian Brunt’s and
Brunt Associates, Inc.’s motion for summary judgment (ECF No. 118) is DENIED,
Plaintiffs’ cross-motion for dismissal of Brian Brunt’s and Brunt Associates, Inc.’s
counterclaims (ECF No. 125) is TAKEN UNDER ADVISEMENT, and Brian

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Brunt’s motion for attorney fees (ECF No. 120) is TAKEN UNDER
ADVISEMENT.
In addition, as discussed on the record, The Court now REFERS this matter
to the assigned Magistrate Judge for the purpose of holding an in-person settlement
conference as soon as it is safe and practicable to do so. Both Brian Brunt and an
individual with settlement authority for Plaintiffs shall attend this settlement
conference in person. If the matter does not settle during that conference, the Court
will issue a written ruling on the motions it has taken under advisement.
IT IS SO ORDERED.
s/Matthew F. Leitman
MATTHEW F. LEITMAN
UNITED STATES DISTRICT JUDGE
Dated: February 24, 2021
I hereby certify that a copy of the foregoing document was served upon the
parties and/or counsel of record on February 24, 2021, by electronic means and/or
ordinary mail.
s/Holly A. Monda
Case Manager
[phone]

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