Esmond et al v. Bridgeview Finance LLC et al

Filing 20

ORDER on Stipulated 19 Motion to Extend All Deadlines signed by Hon. Michelle L. Peterson. Defendants' answer is due 11/20/2023. FRCP 26(f) Conference Deadline, Initial Disclosure Deadline, and Joint Status Report due by 12/4/2023. (TF)

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THE HONORABLE MICHELLE L. PETERSON

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UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT
WESTERN DISTRICT OF WASHINGTON
AT TACOMA

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BRYAN ESMOND, RONALD MORAN, and
JOSEPH NETTLES,

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STIPULATED MOTION TO EXTEND
ALL DEADLINES

Plaintiffs,

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Case No. 3:23-cv-05664-MLP

v.
BRIDGEVIEW FINANCE LLC, and SARAH
REARDON,

NOTE ON MOTION CALENDAR:
November 13, 2023

Defendants.

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STIPULATION

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Pursuant to Federal Rule of Civil Procedure 6(b), Plaintiffs, Bryan Esmond, Ronald Moran,

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and Joseph Nettles, and Defendants, Bridgeview Finance, LLC and Sarah Reardon (together “the

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Parties”), STIPULATE AND AGREE to extend all deadlines, including the deadline for

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Defendants to move, answer, or otherwise respond to the Complaint, to November 20, 2023.

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The stipulation is based on the following:

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WHEREAS, Plaintiffs filed their Complaint in this action on July 24, 2023;

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WHEREAS, since the Complaint was filed Counsel for the Parties have engaged in

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significant discussions regarding resolving this matter and the Parties remain hopeful that a

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resolution will be reached soon. The Parties believe an additional brief extension of time will
STIPULATED MOTION TO EXTEND ALL
DEADLINES - 1
(Case No. 3:23-cv-05664-MLP)

MORGAN, LEWIS & BOCKIUS LLP
ATTORNEYS AT LAW
1301 SECOND AVENUE, SUITE 2800
SEATTLE, WASHINGTON 98101
TEL [phone] FAX [phone]

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further assist good faith discussions and determine whether a resolution can be reached and, if so,

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to agree on the principal terms of such a resolution;

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WHEREAS, the previous Stipulated Motion to Extend All Deadlines (Dkt. No. 18)

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extended all of the dates in the Court’s Initial Scheduling Order (Dkt. No. 12) to November 27,

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2023 and the deadline for Defendants to move, answer, or otherwise respond to Plaintiff’s

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Complaint to November 13, 2023;

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WHEREAS, in order to provide the Parties with additional time to attempt to resolve this

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matter without the unnecessary time and costs associated with a response to Plaintiffs’ Complaint,

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the Parties stipulate and agree that the deadline for Defendants to move, answer, or otherwise

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respond to Plaintiff’s Complaint will be November 20, 2023;

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WHEREAS, the granting of this Motion will not prejudice any party, as Plaintiffs have

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agreed to this extension, and this extension is being sought in good faith and not for delay or any

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other improper purpose.

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NOW THEREFORE, the Parties stipulate to the following:

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1.

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To extend the deadline for Defendants to move, answer, or otherwise respond to

the Complaint to November 20, 2023.

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The Parties agree to complete their deadlines for an FRCP 26(f) Conference,

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Inidital Disclosures Pursuant to Fed. R. Civ. P. 26(a)(1), and Combined Joint Status Report and

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Discovery Plan as Required by Fed. R. Civ. P. 26(f) and Local Civil Rule 26(f) by December 4,

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2023.

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This Stipulation and Order shall not operate as an admissison of any factual

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allegation or legal conclusion, nor shall it operate as a waiver, nor affect any right, defense, claim

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or objection.

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STIPULATED AND AGREED TO this 13th day of November, 2023.

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STIPULATED MOTION TO EXTEND ALL
DEADLINES - 2
(Case No. 3:23-cv-05664-MLP)

MORGAN, LEWIS & BOCKIUS LLP
ATTORNEYS AT LAW
1301 SECOND AVENUE, SUITE 2800
SEATTLE, WASHINGTON 98101
TEL [phone] FAX [phone]

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LAWHQ, PC

MORGAN, LEWIS & BOCKIUS LLP

By: s/ Conner Spani
Conner Spani, WSBA #58788
299 S. Main Street, Suite #1300
Salt Lake City, UT 84111
Phone: [phone]
Email: [e-mail]

By: s/ Austin Popham
Austin Popham, WSBA #59193
1301 Second Avenue, Suite 2800
Seattle, WA 98101
Phone: [phone]
Email: [e-mail]

Attorney for Plaintiffs

Brian C. Frontino (Pro Hac Vice to be
submitted)
600 Brickell Avenue, Suite #1600
Miami, FL 33131-3075
Phone: [phone]
Email: [e-mail]

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Attorneys for Defendants

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STIPULATED MOTION TO EXTEND ALL
DEADLINES - 3
(Case No. 3:23-cv-05664-MLP)

MORGAN, LEWIS & BOCKIUS LLP
ATTORNEYS AT LAW
1301 SECOND AVENUE, SUITE 2800
SEATTLE, WASHINGTON 98101
TEL [phone] FAX [phone]

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ORDER

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IT IS SO ORDERED.

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DATED: November 14, 2023.

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MICHELLE L. PETERSON
United States Magistrate Judge

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Presented by:

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MORGAN, LEWIS & BOCKIUS LLP

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By: s/ Austin Popham
Austin Popham, WSBA #59193
1301 Second Avenue, Suite 2800
Seattle, WA 98101
Phone: [phone]
Email: [e-mail]

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Brian C. Frontino (Pro Hac Vice to be submitted)
600 Brickell Avenue, Suite #1600
Miami, FL 33131-3075
Phone: [phone]
Email: [e-mail]
Attorneys for Defendants

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LAWHQ, PC

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By: s/ Conner Spani
Conner Spani, WSBA #58788
299 S. Main Street, Suite #1300
Salt Lake City, UT 84111
Phone: [phone]
Email: [e-mail]

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Attorney for Plaintiffs

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STIPULATED MOTION TO EXTEND ALL
DEADLINES - 4
(Case No. 3:23-cv-05664-MLP)

MORGAN, LEWIS & BOCKIUS LLP
ATTORNEYS AT LAW
1301 SECOND AVENUE, SUITE 2800
SEATTLE, WASHINGTON 98101
TEL [phone] FAX [phone]