WI-LAN Inc. v. Alcatel-Lucent USA Inc. et al

Filing 423

Minute Entry for proceedings held before Judge Leonard Davis: Jury Selection held on 7/1/2013. (Court Reporter Shea Sloan.) (Attachments: # 1 Sign in Sheets) (cwk)

IN THE UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT
FOR THE EASTERN DISTRICT OF TEXAS
TYLER DIVISION
DATE:

July 1, 2013

LEONARD DAVIS
Judge Presiding
Law Clerk: Josue Caballero
Chief Staff Attorney: Nicole Mitchell

Court Reporter: Shea Sloan
Judicial Assistant: Carrie King

WI-LAN, INC.
CIVIL ACTION NO: 6:10cv521
JURY SELECTION

V.
ALCATEL-LUCENT USA, INC., ET AL.
WI-LAN, INC.

CIVIL ACTION NO: 6:13cv252
JURY SELECTION

V.
HTC CORPORATION, ET AL.
ATTORNEYS FOR PLAINTIFF

ATTORNEYS FOR DEFENDANTS

SEE SIGN-IN SHEETS
On this day, came the parties by their attorneys and the following proceedings were had:
OPEN: 9:45 AM

TIME:
9:45 am

ADJOURN: 11:55 AM

MINUTES:
Jury Panel seated in the courtroom.
Case called.
Court addressed the Jury Panel and welcomed them to jury service.
Court gave the jury a brief overview of the case and tentative schedule.
Court conducted voir dire examination of the Jury Panel.
Court asked counsel for the parties to introduce themselves, co-counsel, clients and
any witnesses from the East Texas area.
Wesley Hill for Plaintiff introduced himself, his co-counsel, and client Andrew
Parolin. He advised Plaintiff has no witnesses from the East Texas area. Court
inquired if anyone knew those mentioned by Mr. Hill. No jurors responded.

TIME:

10:05 am

MINUTES:
Mike Jones for Defendant Alcatel-Lucent introduced himself, client Joe Tarralo, and
his co-counsel. He advised Defendant has no witnesses from the East Texas area.
Court inquired if anyone knew those mentioned by Mr. Jones. No jurors responded.
Bill Cornelius for Defendants Ericsson and Sony introduced himself, his co-counsel,
and clients Fredrik Gessler and Susana Capper. Defendants have no witnesses from
East Texas. Court inquired if anyone knew those mentioned by Mr. Cornelius. No
jurors responded.
Eric Findlay for Defendants HTC introduced himself, his co-counsel, and during trial
will have client James MacKenzie present. Court inquired if anyone knew those
mentioned by Mr. Findlay. No jurors responded.
Mr. Hill conducted voir dire examination of the jury panel on behalf of Plaintiff.

10:32 am

Mr. Jones conducted voir dire examination of the jury panel on behalf of Defendants.

11:00 am

11:11 am

Court asked to see counsel at the bench. Court and parties discussed challenges for
cause.
Court will allow the panel to take a break until approximately 11:30 am and gave
instructions to not discuss this case. Court requested Jurors No. 7, 11, and 29 to
remain in the Courtroom. Remainder of Jury Panel excused.
Mr. Hill conducted additional voir dire with Juror No. 29. Mr. Jones conducted
additional voir dire with Juror No. 29. Juror No. 29 excused for break.
The parties had no additional voir dire questions for Juror No. 7. Juror No. 7 excused
for break.
Mr. Jones conducted additional voir dire with Juror No. 11. Mr. Hill conducted
additional voir dire with Juror No. 11. Juror No. 11 excused for break.
Court addressed the parties. Mr. Hill and Mr. Jones challenged Juror No. 7 for cause.
Court granted challenge.
Mr. Hill challenged Juror No. 11 for cause. Mr. Jones responded. Court denied
challenge.
Mr. Hill challenged Juror No. 29 for cause. Mr. Jones responded. Court denied
challenge. Court will give 10 peremptory strikes to Plaintiff and Defendants.
Court in recess.

11:36 am

Jury selection resumed. Jury Panel seated in Courtroom.

11:01 am

Court asked Clerk to read the names of the jurors selected. Clerk read the 8 names of
the jurors. Court asked the Clerk to administer oath to Jury Panel. Jury sworn.
Court addressed the Jury, gave some brief instructions, and discussed the trial
schedule. Jury Panel excused.
Court thanked and excused the remaining Jury Panel.
11:55 am

Nothing further from the parties. There being nothing further, Court adjourn.