Spain v. Verizon Communications, Inc., et al

Filing 45

ORDER setting expedited briefing schedule as to 43 MOTION for Protective Order.(Responses due by 12:00 pm 7/15/2011, Replies due by 12:00 pm 7/18/2011.). Signed by Magistrate Judge David Keesler on 7/13/11. (gpb)

IN THE UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT
FOR THE WESTERN DISTRICT OF NORTH CAROLINA
CHARLOTTE DIVISION
CIVIL ACTION NO. 3:10-CV-139-DCK
ANGELA SPAIN,

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Plaintiff,
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v.
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CELLCO PARTNERSHIP, d/b/a
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VERIZON WIRELESS,
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Defendant.
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ORDER

THIS MATTER IS BEFORE THE COURT on Defendant’s “Motion For Protective
Order” (Document No. 43) filed July 12, 2011. The parties have consented to Magistrate Judge
jurisdiction pursuant to 28 U.S.C. § 636(c), and immediate review is appropriate.
Defendant’s motion requests that the Court issue an Order protecting it from further
discovery on Plaintiff’s wrongful discharge claim, cancelling the deposition of Teri Lassiter
scheduled for July 20, 2011, and awarding Defendant costs and fees. Under the circumstances, the
undersigned finds that an expedited briefing schedule on the pending motion is appropriate.
IT IS, THEREFORE, ORDERED that Plaintiff shall file a response to Defendant’s
“Motion For Protective Order” (Document No. 43) on or before 12:00 p.m., July 15, 2011, and
Defendant shall file a reply brief on or before 12:00 p.m., July 18, 2011

Signed: July 13, 2011