Stellar J Corporation v. Unison Solutions, Inc. et al

Filing 214

ORDER on Stellar J's Various Motions and on Argonaut's Motion for Separate Trial Phases by Judge Ronald B. Leighton.(JAB)

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HONORABLE RONALD B. LEIGHTON

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UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT
WESTERN DISTRICT OF WASHINGTON
AT TACOMA

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STELLAR J. CORPORATION,

CASE NO. C12-5982 RBL

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Plaintiff,
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v.
ARGONAUT INSURANCE COMPANY,

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Defendant,
and
UNISON SOLUTIONS, INC.
Defendant and ThirdParty Plaintiff,

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ORDER ON STELLAR J’S
VARIOUS MOTIONS AND ON
ARGONAUT’S MOTION FOR
SEPARATE TRIAL PHASES

v.
TRAVELERS CASUALTY AND
SURETY COMPANY OF AMERICA,
XCHANGER, INC., and ROHDE
BROTHERS, INC.
Third-Party Defendant.

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1. Motion for evidence determination [Dkt. #145, 147] – GRANTED.

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2. Motion for partial summary judgment against Argonaut under IFCA and bad faith

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[Dkt. #168] – DENIED.

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ORDER ON STELLAR J’S VARIOUS MOTIONS
AND ON ARGONAUT’S MOTION FOR
SEPARATE TRIAL PHASES- 1

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3. Motion for leave to amend complaint [Dkt. #172]:

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a. to clarify relief sought – GRANTED;

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b. to modify facts that will better explain and support the revised prayer for

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relief – GRANTED;
c. to add an equitable indemnity claim and alternative theories of obligation
against Unison – DENIED.
4. Motion for separate trial phases [Dkt. # 174] – DEFERRED.

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IT IS SO ORDERED.

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Dated this 12th day of February, 2015.

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Ronald B. Leighton
United States District Judge

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ORDER ON STELLAR J’S VARIOUS MOTIONS
AND ON ARGONAUT’S MOTION FOR
SEPARATE TRIAL PHASES- 2