Michigan Regional Council of Carpenters Employee Benefits Fund et al v. Infinity Homescapes, L.L.C. et al

Filing 18

ORDER re Discovery Dispute. Signed by District Judge George Caram Steeh. (MBea)

UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT
EASTERN DISTRICT OF MICHIGAN
SOUTHERN DIVISION

TRUSTEES OF MICHIGAN
REGIONAL COUNCIL OF
CARPENTERS’ EMPLOYEE
BENEFITS FUND, ET AL.,

CASE NO. 17-CV-10816
HON. GEORGE CARAM STEEH

Plaintiffs,
v.
INFINITY HOMESCAPES,
LLC, ET AL.,
Defendants.
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ORDER RE DISCOVERY DISPUTE

On October 5, 2017, the parties appeared telephonically for a
conference regarding the parties’ discovery dispute. The dispute was
summarized by both parties in written submissions which the court has duly
considered. Appearing by telephone were Defendants’ counsel, Josie
Lewis, and Plaintiffs’ counsel, Bryan Beckerman and David Malinowski. As
a result of the discussions therein, the parties agreed that Defendants
Infinity Homescapes, LLC, Jamey Woodson and Josie Lewis, would
consent to an audit to be conducted as soon as possible, preferably in the
next week, and that Defendants will produce all documents at the offices of
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Plaintiffs’ counsel for copying at Plaintiffs’ expense within the same
timeframe. Lewis argued that certain documents requested were
irrelevant, but the court overruled that argument and found that all of the
documents discussed were relevant and should be produced. The court
cautioned Lewis that her failure to cooperate in the discovery ordered
would be grounds for immediate sanctions. Also, the court advised the
parties that any further discovery disputes will be referred to the assigned
Magistrate Judge.
IT IS SO ORDERED.
Dated: October 5, 2017
s/George Caram Steeh
GEORGE CARAM STEEH
UNITED STATES DISTRICT JUDGE

CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
Copies of this Order were served upon attorneys of record on
October 5, 2017, by electronic and/or ordinary mail.
s/Marcia Beauchemin
Deputy Clerk

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