LendingTree, LLC v. Zillow, Inc. et al

Filing 320

ORDER denying 315 Motion For Leave To Depose Trip Jendron On June 21, 2013, Or Shortly Thereafter.. Signed by Magistrate Judge David Keesler on 6/13/2013. (eef)

IN THE UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT
FOR THE WESTERN DISTRICT OF NORTH CAROLINA
CHARLOTTE DIVISION
CIVIL ACTION NO. 3:10-CV-439-FDW-DCK
LENDINGTREE, LLC,
Plaintiff,
v.
ZILLOW, INC., NEXTAG, INC., and
ADCHEMY, INC.,
Defendants.

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ORDER

THIS MATTER IS BEFORE THE COURT on “LendingTree’s Motion For Leave To
Depose Trip Jendron On June 21, 2013, Or Shortly Thereafter” (Document No. 315), and
regarding the undersigned’s telephone conference with the parties on June 12, 2013. The
pending motion has been referred to the undersigned Magistrate Judge pursuant to 28 U.S.C. §
636(b), and immediate review is appropriate. Having carefully considered the motion and the
record, the undersigned will deny the motion.
On June 12, 2013, the undersigned held a telephone conference with counsel for the
parties to discuss the parties’ disputes regarding the proposed deposition of Mr. Jendron, as well
as proposed depositions of Mr. Lebda, Mr. Barton, and Mr. Moch. Based on the parties’
arguments, the status of this case, and particularly noting imminent deadlines, the Court will
allow each side limited additional deposition time.

Specifically, as discussed during the

telephone conference, Mr. Barton shall make himself available to Plaintiff LendingTree for four
(4) hours of deposition testimony, and Mr. Lebda shall make himself available to Defendants
Zillow and Adchemy for a total of an additional four (4) hours of deposition testimony, as soon
as possible.

IT IS, THEREFORE, ORDERED that “LendingTree’s Motion For Leave To Depose
Trip Jendron On June 21, 2013, Or Shortly Thereafter” (Document No. 315) is DENIED; and
that the parties’ may pursue additional deposition testimony as described herein.
SO ORDERED.
Signed: June 13, 2013

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