Yohannes v. Olympic Collection Inc (OCI) et al

Filing 149

ORDER Requiring Submission of Second Joint Status Report. Joint Status Report due by 6/3/2022. Signed by Judge Robert S. Lasnik. (LH)

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UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT
WESTERN DISTRICT OF WASHINGTON
AT SEATTLE

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8 AKLILU YOHANNES,

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Case No. C17-509-RSL

Plaintiff,

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ORDER REQUIRING
SUBMISSION OF SECOND JOINT
STATUS REPORT

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Defendants.
This matter comes before the Court sua sponte. On May 16, 2022, the Ninth Circuit

14 issued its formal mandate, pursuant to which the judgment of the Ninth Circuit, entered March
15 29, 2022, took effect. See Dkts. # 147 (Ninth Circuit Order), # 148 (Ninth Circuit Mandate).
16 The Ninth Circuit vacated and remanded this Court’s order dismissing plaintiff’s claims on
17 defendant’s motion for summary judgment. See Dkt. # 147.
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I. REPORT
All counsel and any pro se parties are directed to confer and provide the Court with a

20 combined Second Joint Status Report and Discovery Plan (the “Report”) by June 3, 2022. This
21 conference shall be by direct and personal communication, whether that be a face-to-face
22 meeting or a telephonic conference. The Report will be used in setting a schedule for the prompt
23 completion of the case and the parties are reminded of their obligation to cooperate to secure the
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1 just, speedy, and inexpensive resolution of this case. Fed. R. Civ. P. 1. It must contain the
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A statement of the nature and complexity of all remaining issues.

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Whether any additional discovery is necessary and, if so, an agreed proposed

5 discovery plan that indicates:
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A. The subjects on which discovery is needed and whether discovery should be

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limited to or focused upon particular issues;

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B. What changes, if any, should be made to the limitations on discovery;

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C. A statement of how discovery will be managed so as to minimize expense

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(e.g., by foregoing or limiting depositions, exchanging documents informally,

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etc.);

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D. Any other orders that should be entered by the Court under Fed. R. Civ.

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P. 26(c) or under W.D. Wash. Local Rule LCR 16(b) and (c); and

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E. The date by which the remainder of the discovery can be completed.

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Whether the parties agree that a full-time U. S. Magistrate Judge may conduct all

16 remaining proceedings, including trial and the entry of judgment, pursuant to 28 U.S.C. § 636(c)
17 and Local Magistrate Judges’ Rule 13. The Western District of Washington assigns a wide range
18 of cases to Magistrate Judges. The Magistrate Judges of this district thus have significant
19 experience in all types of civil matters filed in our court. Additional information about our
20 district’s Magistrate Judges can be found at http://www.wawd.uscourts.gov/judges. When
21 responding to this question, the parties should only respond “yes” or “no.” Individual party
22 responses should not be provided. A “yes” response should be indicated only if all parties
23 consent. Otherwise, a “no” response should be provided.
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What alternative dispute resolution procedures were used before the appeal and

2 whether the parties believe that additional settlement efforts would be beneficial.
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Suggestions for the prompt and efficient resolution of the case.

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The date on which motions in limine should be due.

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The month the case will be ready for trial. Identify any calendaring conflicts that

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Whether the trial will be jury or non-jury.

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The number of trial days required.

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List the dates on which each and every non-governmental corporate party filed its

10 disclosure statement pursuant to Fed. R. Civ. P. 7.1 and W.D. Wash. Local Rule LCR 7.1.
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If the parties are unable to agree on any part of the Report, they may answer in separate

12 paragraphs. No separate reports are to be filed. If the parties wish to have a status conference
13 with the Court at any time during the pendency of this action, they should notify Teri Roberts by
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The time for filing the Report may be extended only by Court order. Any request for

16 extension should be made by telephone to Teri Roberts at [phone].
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II. PLAINTIFF'S RESPONSIBILITY
Plaintiff's counsel (or plaintiff, if pro se) will be responsible for starting the

19 communications needed to comply with this Order.
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III. EARLY SETTLEMENT CONSIDERATION AND NOTIFICATION
If settlement is achieved, counsel shall immediately notify Victoria Ericksen, Deputy

3 Clerk, at [phone]. The parties are responsible for complying with the terms of this Order.
4 The Court may impose sanctions on any party who fails to comply fully with this Order.
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Dated this 18th day of May, 2022.

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Robert S. Lasnik

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United States District Judge

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