Wyngaard v. Woodman's Food Market Inc

Filing 309

Minute Entry for Status Conference held before Magistrate Judge Nancy Joseph on 5/8/2024: Parties discussed pending motions and deadlines. Defendant's 281 Motion for Protective Order is WITHDRAWN. Defendant's 301 Motion to Amend Scheduling Order is GRANTED. Defendant to name its expert witness one week from today. Defendant to submit its expert report 15 days from today. Discovery due by 10/15/2024. Dispositive Motions due by 11/15/2024. (Court Reporter Zoom Audio.) (rcm)

UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT
EASTERN DISTRICT OF WISCONSIN
Jesse Wyngaard, et al.,
Plaintiffs,

Case No. 19-CV-493

v.
MINUTE SHEET
Woodman's Food Market Inc,
Defendant.

Deputy Clerk: R. Miller

Hon. Nancy Joseph, presiding.
Type of Proceeding: STATUS CONFERENCE
Date: May 8, 2024 at 3:30pm

Court Reporter: Zoom Audio

Time Commenced: 3:30pm

Time Concluded: 3:57pm

Appearances:

Plaintiff:

David Potteiger

Defendant:

Geoffrey Trotier

Comments:
Matter referred to Judge Joseph for remainder of discovery. Parties discuss Defendant’s Motion for
Protective Order (ECF No. 281). Plaintiffs are currently not planning on deposing Woodman’s General
Counsel, Sara Eagle Kjome. Defendant moves to withdraw the motion.
Defendant’s Motion for Protective Order (ECF No. 281) is WITHDRAWN.
Parties discuss Defendant’s Motion to Amend Scheduling Order (ECF No. 301). Defendant stands by its
written brief in argument for its motion. Defendant states that this case has had many stop-and-starts
including agreements regarding discovery and settlement discussions. Defendant states Plaintiffs have not
shown how this motion would be prejudicial. Plaintiffs stand by their written brief in opposition.
Plaintiffs state the date for expert reports has passed and the Defendant should have been aware of the
necessity of naming an expert. Plaintiffs state harm has been shown to the court and other parties
involved in this case. Court finds that it would not be unduly prejudicial to Plaintiffs and that Defendant
has shown good cause to request an extension of time to name an expert.
Defendant’s Motion to Amend Scheduling Order (ECF No. 301) is GRANTED.
Court discusses deadlines for Defendant naming expert and expert report with the parties. Court discusses
deadlines for closing discovery and filing of dispositive motions with the parties.
Court ORDERED the following:
Defendant to name its expert witness one week from today.
Defendant to submit its expert report 15 days from today.
Discovery to be completed by October 15, 2024.
Dispositive Motions to be filed by November 15, 2024.