Enos v. Union Stone, Inc

Filing 54

MEMORANDUM AND ORDER denying 44 Motion for Rule 11 Sanctions. So Ordered by Chief Judge Mary M. Lisi on 9/5/2012. (Duhamel, John)

UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT
DISTRICT OF RHODE ISLAND

PAUL ENOS, CHAIRMAN OF THE
RHODE ISLAND BRICKLAYERS
BENEFIT FUNDS
v.

CA 11-098 ML

UNION STONE, INC.
MEMORANDUM AND ORDER
Before the Court is the Defendant’s Motion for Rule 11 Sanctions. This Court is
familiar with the travel and procedural history of this case, having conducted at least
one conference and presided over an aborted bench trial prior to the events described
in Defendant’s Motion. The Court is also aware of the fact that Magistrate Judge
Almond has spent considerable time with the parties in an effort to bring this matter to a
full and fair resolution.
Having now presided over the continuation of the aborted bench trial and having
now rendered a decision as to Plaintiff’s claims, the Court is fully informed as to the
miscommunication between counsel that now forms the basis of Defendant’s illconceived Motion for Rule 11 Sanctions. The Court’s view of these events is consistent
with the description contained in Plaintiff’s opposition to the Motion for Rule 11
Sanction.
Defendant’s Motion for Rule 11 Sanctions is DENIED.

SO ORDERED:
/s/ Mary M. Lisi
Mary M. Lisi
Chief United States District Judge
September 5, 2012