Wildman et al v. American Century Services, LLC et al

Filing 225

ORDER denying 214 motion for leave to appear at final pretrial conference. Signed on 7/25/18 by Chief District Judge Greg Kays. (Law Clerk)

IN THE UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT FOR THE
WESTERN DISTRICT OF MISSOURI
WESTERN DIVISION
STEVE WILDMAN, et al.,
Plaintiffs,
v.
AMERICAN CENTURY SERVICES, LLC,
et al.,
Defendants.

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No. 4:16-CV-00737-DGK

ORDER DENYING MOTION FOR IN PERSON FINAL PRETRIAL CONFERENCE
Now before the Court is Plaintiffs’ motion for an in person pretrial conference (Doc. 214).
This case is set for a final pretrial conference at 10:00 a.m. on July 31, 2018. The scheduling and
trial order indicates the pretrial conference is held via a teleconference.
Plaintiffs seek an in person hearing for two reasons: (1) to resolve remaining evidentiary
issues; and (2) to visit the courtroom prior to trial to assist in planning. Plaintiffs’ motion is denied.
Typically the Court handles all pretrial conferences through a teleconference and the reasons put
forth by the Plaintiffs do not warrant departure from this norm. Additionally, the Court has a very
full docket on July 31, 2018, and would have difficulty accommodating an in person hearing.
However, the parties are welcome to contact the Court to schedule a visit of the courtroom
and to meet with the technology department to test the equipment prior to the trial.
Accordingly, Plaintiffs’ motion is denied.
IT IS SO ORDERED.
Date: July 25, 2018

/s/ Greg Kays
GREG KAYS, CHIEF JUDGE
UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT