BNSF Railway Company v. Strata Corporation

Filing 28

ORDER by Magistrate Judge Charles S. Miller, Jr. denying 25 Motion for Telephonic Appearance. (KT)

IN THE UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT
FOR THE DISTRICT OF NORTH DAKOTA
NORTHWESTERN DIVISION
BNSF Railway Company,
Plaintiff,
vs.
Strata Corporation,
Defendant.

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ORDER DENYING MOTION
TO APPEAR BY TELEPHONE

Case No. 4:13-cv-119

Before the court is “Defendant Strata Corporation’s Motion for Telephonic Appearance
Regarding Scheduled Mediation” filed November 10, 2014. Defendant requests that its claims
representative be permitted to appear by telephone for the settlement conference set for December
18, 2014. The court held a telephonic status conference to discuss the motion on November 20,
2014. Timothy R. Thornton appeared on plaintiff’s behalf. Peter W. Zuger appeared on defendant’s
behalf.
The court DENIES the motion (Docket No. 25). The court will not hold the settlement
conference as scheduled unless all parties appear in person. Counsel for defendant is directed to
advise the court of whether defendant wishes to proceed with the settlement conference.
IT IS SO ORDERED.
Dated this 20th day of November, 2014.
/s/ Charles S. Miller, Jr.
Charles S. Miller, Jr., Magistrate Judge
United States District Court