Walker et al v. Venetian Casino Resort, LLC

Filing 185

ORDER that the settlement conference scheduled for March 26, 2013 is VACATED. A Status hearing is set for 3/26/2013 10:00 AM in LV Courtroom 3D before Magistrate Judge Cam Ferenbach. IT IS FURTHERED ORDERED that 183 Defendant's Motion for Waiver of Appearance is DENIED as moot. Signed by Magistrate Judge Cam Ferenbach on 3/20/2012. (Copies have been distributed pursuant to the NEF - SLD)

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UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT

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DISTRICT OF NEVADA

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NADIA WALKER, et al.,

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Plaintiffs,

2:10-cv-00195-LRH-VCF
ORDER

vs.
VENETIAN CASINO RESORT, LLC,

[Defendant’s Motion for Waiver of Appearance
(#183)]

Defendant.

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Before the Court is Defendant’s Motion for Waiver of Appearance filed on March 19, 2013.
(#183).

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Defendant requests the waiver of attendance of Defendant’s insurance carrier, Robyn Lauber’s,

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at the settlement conference scheduled for March 26, 2013. Ms. Lauber is available by telephone. Id.

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The settlement conference is scheduled on Passover and Ms. Lauber wishes to observe the holiday. Id.

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Discussion:

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In light of Passover, the Court finds that there is sufficient reason to excuse Ms. Lauber’s

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presence from the settlement conference scheduled for March 26, 2013.

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however, the physical presence of a representative of the insurance carrier at the settlement conference

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greatly improves the chances of a negotiated resolution. Pursuant to the Order scheduling the Settlement

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Conference, “If any party is subject to coverage by an insurance carrier, then a representative of the

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insurance carrier with authority to settle this matter up to the full amount of the claim or most recent

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In most circumstances,

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demand must also be present for the duration of the settlement conference.” (#180). Accordingly, the

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Court will hold a status conference to set a date for a continued settlement conference.

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IT IS HEREBY ORDERED that the settlement conference scheduled for March 26, 2013 is
VACATED.
IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that a status hearing is scheduled for 10:00 a.m., March 26, 2013
in Courtroom 3D.
IT IS FURTHERED ORDERED that Defendant’s Motion for Waiver of Appearance (#183) is
DENIED as moot.
DATED this 20th day of March, 2013.
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CAM FERENBACH
UNITED STATES MAGISTRATE JUDGE

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