Alderson v. Union Pacific Railroad Company

Full title: JODEE ALDERSON, vs. Plaintiff, UNION PACIFIC RAILROAD COMPANY, et al.…

Court: United States District Court, D. Idaho

Date published: Sep 24, 2003

Case No. CV03-40S-S-EJL (D. Idaho Sep. 24, 2003)

Opinion

Case No. CV03-40S-S-EJL

September 24, 2003

LITIGATION ORDER

EDWARD LODGE, District Judge

On September 17, 2003, the above — entitled action was removed to federal court.

THEREFORE, IT IS HEREBY ORDERED AS FOLLOWS:

1. Pursuant to Local Rule 16.1, the parties shall meet and determine:

A. A litigation plain¹;

1 Attached is a Civil Case Litigation Outline which shall be used by the parties in determining their case litigalion plan. The Court will expect the outline to be followed unless a showing by the parties is made that the case is highly complex, in nature.

B. If consenting to the jurisdiction of a magistrate judge is appropriate; and

C. If the case is suitable for an alternative dispute resolution (ADR) program such as arbitration, mediation² or judicial settlement conference.

3. On or before December 1, 2003, the parties shall file with the court the Litigation Plan form and, if appropriate, the Consent to Proceed Before a Magistrate Judge form.

4. Initial disclosures shall be made by the parties pursuant to Federal Rules of Civil Procedure 26.1 and Local Rule 16,1.

5. A telephonic scheduling conference shall be held on December 17, 2003, at 10:00 a.m. mountain time, for the purpose of confirming the deadlines proposed by the parties in the Litigation Plan Form and to set the matter for trial.

6. Counsel for Plaintiff shall initiate the conference call by placing it to Diane McDonald, Administrative Assistant, at 208-334-9270 and shall have all appropriate parties on the line.

2 Pursuant to Local Rule 16,5, the parties shall discuss and determine whether or not they will participate in a mediation program. Mediation is a. process whereby a trained, experienced and impartial neutral, selected by the parties and or the Court, will facilitate discussion, and assist in identifying issues and generating options in an attempt to resolve the dispute which prompted the litigation.
A party can move for withdrawal from the mediation process upon a showing that reasons exist as to why mediation would not be productive or otherwise should not a occur.

DAY EVENT DISTRICT COURT FILING OEADUNE: Case reviewed by Court for: (1) Completion of service Consent to a Magistrate Judge Form (3) Litigation Plan Form TELEPHONE SCHEDULING CONFERENCE DISTRICT COURT FILING DEADLINE: Motion to Amend DISTRICT COURT FILTNG DEADLINE: DISTRICT COURT FILING DEADLTNE: DISTRICT COURT FTLING DEADLINE: DISTRICT COURT FILING DEADLTNE: DISTRICT COURT FILING DEADLINE: TRIAL:

1 Complaint Filed\Removed 69 Parties Meet on Litigation Plan (Local Rule 16.1) 80 Joint Litigation Plan Form 83 (2) Initial Disclosure Deadline (FRCP 26.1, and Local Rule 16.1) 90 135 Expert Disclosure by plaintiff 165 Expert Disclosure by defendant 180 Rebuttal Expert Disclosure by plaintiff 210 Pre-Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) Discovery Deadline 240 ADR Conference (Mediation, Arbitration or Settlement Conference) 247 ADR Status Report 300 Final Discovery Deadline 330 Pre — Trial Motions (6 months before trial) Responsive Pleadings Due 21 Days from Receipt of Motion Reply Pleadings Due 10 Days from Receipt of Response Dispositive Motions Responsive Pleadings Due 21 Days from Receipt of Dispositive Motion Reply Pleadings Due 10 Days from Receipt of Response 500 Motions in Limine 517 Jury Instructions, Trial Brief, Voir Dire 531 Scheduled to begin on Tuesdays at 9:30 a.m. unless otherwise ordered. PLEASE INDICATE DATES WHERE APPLICABLE

1. Expert Witness Disclosure:

Plaintiff:__________________________________ Defendant:__________________________________ Rebuttal:___________________________________

2. Amendment to Pleadings, Joinder of Parties, Pre — ADR Discovery deadline:_____________________________________ _______

3. ADR Conference: Mediation, Arbitration, Settlement Conference (please choose one) to be held by:______________________________________

4. Final Discovery Due:_____________________

5. Non-Dispositive Dispositive Pre-Trial Motions Deadline:_________________________

Responsive Pleadings Due 21 Days from Receipt of Mo lion Reply Pleadings Due 10 Days from Receipt of Response

6. Proposed Trial Date(s):

________________________________________first preference ________________________________________second preference _________________________________________third preference

7. Trial: Jury or Court

8. Total Projected Number of Days:

9. Location:

10. Referral Status: To be determined by the Court.