Strangmeier v. The City of Houston Texas et al

Filing 3

ORDER for Initial Pretrial and Scheduling Conference by Telephone and Order to Disclose Interested Persons. Counsel who filed or removed the action is responsible for placing the conference call and insuring that all parties are on the line. The call shall be placed to [phone]. Telephone Scheduling Conference set for 1/3/2012 at 08:15 AM before Judge Kenneth M. Hoyt.(Signed by Judge Kenneth M. Hoyt) Parties notified.(dpalacios, )

UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT
SOUTHERN DISTRICT OF TEXAS
HOUSTON DIVISION
John Strangmeier
Plaintiff
v.

Civil Action No. 4:11−cv−03463

City Of Houston, et al.
Defendant
ORDER FOR CONFERENCE AND DISCLOSURE OF INTERESTED PARTIES
1.

Counsel shall appear for an initial pretrial and scheduling conference before
JUDGE KENNETH HOYT
on January 3, 2012 at 08:15 AM
by telephone

2.

Counsel shall file with the clerk within fifteen days from receipt of this order a
certificate listing all persons, associations of persons, firms, partnerships,
corporations, affiliates, parent corporations, or other entities that are financially
interested in the outcome of this litigation. If a group can be specified by a general
description, individual listing is not necessary. Underline the name of each
corporation whose securities are publicly traded . If new parties are added or if
additional persons or entities that are financially interested in the outcome of the
litigation are identified at any time during the pendency of this litigation, then each
counsel shall promptly file an amended certificate with the clerk.

3.

Fed. R. Civ. P. 4(m) requires defendant(s) to be served within 120 days after the
filing of the complaint. The failure of plaintiff(s) to file proof of service within 120
days after the filing of the complaint may result in dismissal of this action by the
court on its own initiative.

4.

After the parties confer as required by Fed. R. Civ. P. 26(f), counsel shall prepare
and file not less than 10 days before the conference a joint discovery/case
management plan containing the information required on the attached form.

5.

The court will enter a scheduling order and may rule on any pending motions at the
conference.

6.

Counsel who file or remove an action must serve a copy of this order with the
summons and complaint or with the notice of removal.

7.

Attendance by an attorney who has authority to bind the party is required at the
conference.

8.

Counsel shall discuss with their clients and each other whether alternative dispute
resolution is appropriate and at the conference advise the court of the results of their
discussions.

9.

A person litigating pro se is bound by the requirements imposed upon counsel in this
Order.

10.

Failure to comply with this order may result in sanctions, including dismissal of the
action and assessment of fees and costs.

11.

Counsel who file or remove any action is responsible for placing
the conference call and insuring that all parties are on the line.
The call may be placed to (713)250−5613.

Court Procedures: Information on the court's practices and procedures and how to reach
court personnel may be obtained at the Clerk's website at http://www.txs.uscourts.gov or
from the intake desk of the Clerk's office.

UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT
SOUTHERN DISTRICT OF TEXAS
HOUSTON DIVISION
John Strangmeier
Plaintiff
v.

Civil Action No. 4:11−cv−03463

City Of Houston, et al.
Defendant
JOINT DISCOVERY/CASE MANAGEMENT PLAN
UNDER RULE 26(f)
FEDERAL RULES OF CIVIL PROCEDURE
Please restate the instruction before furnishing the information.
1.

State where and when the meeting of the parties required by Rule 26(f) was held,
and identify the counsel who attended for each party.

2.

List the cases related to this one that are pending in any state or federal court with
the case number and court.

3.

Briefly describe what this case is about.

4.

Specify the allegation of federal jurisdiction.

5.

Name the parties who disagree and the reasons.

6.

List anticipated additional parties that should be included, when they can be added,
and by whom they are wanted.

7.

List anticipated interventions.

8.

Describe class−action issues.

9.

State whether each party represents that it has made the initial disclosures required
by Rule 26(a). If not, describe the arrangements that have been made to complete the
disclosures.

10.

Describe the proposed agreed discovery plan, including:
A.
B.

Responses to all the matters raised in Rule 26(f).
When and to whom the plaintiff anticipates it may send

interrogatories.

C.
D.
E.
F.

G.
H.

When and to whom the defendant anticipates it may send
interrogatories.
Of Whom and by when the plaintiff anticipates taking oral depositions.
Of Whom and by when the defendant anticipates taking oral
depositions.
When the plaintiff (or the party with the burden of proof on an issue)
will be able to designate experts and provide the reports required by
Rule 26(a)(2)(B), and when the opposing party will be able to designate
responsive experts and provide their reports.
List expert depositions the plaintiff (or the party with the burden of proof
on an issue) anticipates taking and their anticipated completion date. See
Rule 26(a)(2)(B) (expert report).
List expert depositions the opposing party anticipates taking and their
anticipated completion date. See Rule26(a)(2)(B) (export report).

11.

If the parties are not agreed on a part of the discovery plan, describe the separate
view and proposals of each party.

12.

Specify the discovery beyond initial disclosures that has been undertaken to date.

13.

State the date the planned discovery can reasonably be completed.

14.

Describe the possibilities for a prompt settlement or resolution of the case that were
discussed in your Rule 26(f) meeting.

15.

Describe what each party has done or agreed to do to bring about a prompt
resolution.

16.

From the attorneys' discussion with the client, state the alternative dispute resolution
techniques that reasonably suitable.

17.

Magistrate judges may now hear jury and non−jury trials. Indicate the parties' joint
position on a trial before a magistrate judge.

18.

State whether a jury demand has been made and if it was made on time.

19.

Specify the number of hours it will take to present the evidence in this case.

20.

List pending motions that could be ruled on at the initial pretrial and scheduling
conference.

21.

List other motions pending.

22.

Indicate other matters peculiar to this case, including discovery, that deserve the
special attention of the court at the conference.

23.

Certify that all parties have filed Disclosure of Interested Parties as directed in the
Order for Conference and Disclosure of Interested Parties, listing the date of filing
for original and any amendments.

24.

List the names, bar numbers, addresses, and telephone numbers of all counsel.

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Counsel for Plaintiff(s)

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Date

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Counsel for Defendant(s)

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Date