American Lecithin Company et al v. Rebmann

Filing 404

ORDER: Today, I held a competency hearing in this case. In accordance with my comments made during the hearing, the parties are directed to meet and confer to determine the prejudice that may result from a potential finding that Dr. Herbert Rebmann is not competent to testify at trial. Specifically, the parties are to assess the authentication of documents issue. Accordingly, it is hereby: ORDERED that on or before October 31, 2023 the parties submit a joint letter informing the court of the outcome of their meet and confer discussions. IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that on or before November 1, 2023, Plaintiff file a letter informing the court of Plaintiff's position regarding whether or not Plaintiff intends to call Dr. Rebmann as a witness in his case in chief. SO ORDERED. (Signed by Judge Vernon S. Broderick on 10/26/2023) (vfr)

UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT
SOUTHERN DISTRICT OF NEW YORK
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AMERICAN LECITHIN COMPANY, et al., :
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Plaintiffs,
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- against :
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CARSTEN MATTHIAS REBMANN,
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Defendant and
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Third-Party Plaintiff, :
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- against –
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HERBERT REBMANN, et al.,
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Third-Party
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Defendants.
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12-CV-929 (VSB) (JW)
ORDER

VERNON S. BRODERICK, United States District Judge:
Today, I held a competency hearing in this case. In accordance with my comments made
during the hearing, the parties are directed to meet and confer to determine the prejudice that
may result from a potential finding that Dr. Herbert Rebmann is not competent to testify at trial.
Specifically, the parties are to assess the authentication of documents issue. Accordingly, it is
hereby:
ORDERED that on or before October 31, 2023 the parties submit a joint letter informing
the court of the outcome of their meet and confer discussions.
IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that on or before November 1, 2023, Plaintiff file a letter
informing the court of Plaintiff’s position regarding whether or not Plaintiff intends to call Dr.
Rebmann as a witness in his case in chief.

SO ORDERED.
Dated:

October 26, 2023
New York, New York

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Vernon S. Broderick
United States District Judge