Messaad v. Reno Justice Court et al

Filing 35

MINUTES OF PROCEEDINGS - Case Management Conference held on 2/15/2017 before Magistrate Judge Valerie P. Cooke. Crtrm Administrator: Lisa Mann; Pla Counsel: Tarik Messaad; Def Counsel: Michael Large; Court Reporter/Recorder: FTR; Recording start and end times: 2:58 PM to 3:35 PM; Time of Hearing: 37 minutes; Courtroom: 1 : The Court DENIES plaintiff's motions to strike (ECF No. 28 ) and (ECF No. 30 ). Court will not issue a discover y plan and scheduling order at this time. The Court will STAY the exchange of initial disclosures pending a ruling on plaintiffs motion for leave to amend complaint (ECF No. 24 ). 3:35 p.m. Court adjourns. (Copies have been distributed pursuant to the NEF - DRM)

UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT
DISTRICT OF NEVADA
RENO, NEVADA
TARIK MESSAAD,

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Plaintiff(s),
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vs.
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RENO JUSTICE COURT, et al.,
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Defendant(s).
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______________________________)

3:15-CV-0582-MMD-VPC
MINUTES OF PROCEEDINGS
DATED: February 15, 2017

PRESENT:
THE HONORABLE VALERIE P. COOKE, U.S. MAGISTRATE JUDGE
Deputy Clerk:
Lisa Mann
Court Reporter:
FTR
Counsel for Plaintiff(s):
Tarik Messaad
Counsel for Defendant(s):
Michael Large
PROCEEDINGS: CASE MANAGEMENT CONFERENCE
2:58 p.m. Court convenes.
The Court addresses the parties regarding the purpose of this hearing and notes the parties
filed the following documents:
#24 - Plaintiff’s motion for leave to amend complaint,
#25 - Defendants’ case management report,
#26 - Defendants’ proposed discovery plan and scheduling order,
#27 - Plaintiff’s proposed discovery plan and scheduling order,
#28 - Plaintiff’s motion to strike defendants’ proposed discovery plan and scheduling order,
#29 - Plaintiff’s proposed case management and discovery plan,
#30 - Plaintiff’s motion to strike defendants’ case management report, and
#34 - Defendants’ motion to stay discovery pending motion to dismiss or rescreening of the
amended complaint.

Tarik Messaad v. Reno Justice Court, et al.
3:15-CV-0582-MMD-VPC
February 15, 2017
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The Court explains for the benefit of the plaintiff, his responsibility to follow the Federal
Rules of Civil Procedure and the Local Rules of the District of Nevada in prosecution of this action.
In addition, the Court explains the purpose of a discovery plan and scheduling order and inquires of
the parties the status of the exchange of initial disclosures.
The Court inquires of plaintiff his position regarding his motion to strike defendants’
proposed discovery plan and scheduling order (ECF No. 28) and his motion to strike defendants’
case management report (ECF No. 30). The Court finds plaintiff’s motions to strike (ECF No. 28)
and (ECF No. 30) are DENIED.
The Court hears from Mr. Large regarding the defendants’ motion to stay discovery pending
motion to dismiss or rescreening of the amended complaint (ECF No. 34). Mr. Messaad advises the
Court he intends to file an opposition to this motion. Therefore, once the motion is fully briefed, the
Court will issue a ruling.
The Court advises counsel it will issue a ruling on plaintiff’s motion for leave to amend
complaint to include plaintiff’s original 14th amendment claim (ECF No. 24).
Therefore, the Court finds it will not issue a discovery plan and scheduling order at this time.
In addition, the Court finds it will STAY the exchange of initial disclosures pending a ruling
on plaintiff’s motion for leave to amend complaint (ECF No. 24).
The Court directs the parties to conduct themselves in a professional and courteous manner
during the pendency of this litigation.
IT IS SO ORDERED.
3:35 p.m. Court adjourns.
DEBRA K. KEMPI, CLERK

By:

/s/
Lisa Mann, Deputy Clerk