Digital Mentor, Inc. v. Ovivo USA, LLC et al

Filing 98

ORDER denying Plaintiff's 96 Petition to Refer the Case to Early Mediation signed by Judge Richard A. Jones. (TH)

HONORABLE RICHARD A. JONES

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UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT
WESTERN DISTRICT OF WASHINGTON
AT SEATTLE

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DIGITAL MENTOR, INC.,
Plaintiff,

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v.

Case No. C17-1935-RAJ
ORDER

OVIVO USA, LLC; OVIVO US
HOLDING INC.; VALERE
MORISSETTE; and DOES 1 to 20,
Defendants.

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This matter comes before the Court on Plaintiff’s Petition to Refer the Case to
Early Mediation. Dkt. # 96. Defendants oppose Plaintiff’s Petition. Dkt. # 97. Local
Rule 39.1 states that the Court may order the parties to engage in mediation to maximize
the prospects of early settlement and to assist the parties in resolving their disputes in a
“just, timely and cost-effective manner.” Plaintiff argues that its economic position
requires early mediation to facilitate early resolution of this matter. While the Court
understands Plaintiff’s concern regarding its limited financial resources, it would be
premature to order this matter into mediation at this time. There are several pending
motions to dismiss and the issues needing mediation are not yet determined at this time.
Plaintiff’s Petition is DENIED. Dkt. # 96.
DATED this 29th day of November, 2018.

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The Honorable Richard A. Jones
United States District Judge

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