Marrero-Hernandez, et al v. Esso Standard Oil Co

Filing 976

OPINION AND ORDER. Signed by Judge Gustavo A. Gelpi on 2/10/09. (CSL) Modified on 2/11/2009 as to title. (er)

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IN THE UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT FOR THE DISTRICT OF PUERTO RICO

CARMEN MARRERO HERNANDEZ, et al., Plaintiffs, CIVIL NO. 03-1485 (GAG)(JA) v. ESSO STANDARD OIL COMPANY (PUERTO RICO); CARLOS RODRIGUEZ PEREZ, Defendants. OPINION AND ORDER The court previously determined that the right to jury trial attaches to plaintiffs' claims under SWDA and CWA, while not under CERCLA and RCRA. See Docket No. 737. The parties shall on or before Friday, February 13, 2009, at 9:00 a.m., file simultaneous supplemental briefs (not to exceed 10 pages) discussing this matter, should they disagree with the court's earlier ruling. No extensions will be allowed, except should all the parties request a settlement conference. The parties shall not file any further motions of any type except without prior leave of court. This is intended to allow the parties to adequately prepare for trial without having to respond to last minute "surprise motions" filed days, and as experience in other cases demonstrates, even minutes before the commencement of each trial day. SO ORDERED. In San Juan, Puerto Rico this 10th day of February, 2009.

S/ Gustavo A. Gelpí GUSTAVO A. GELPI United States District Judge