Opinion
Civil Action No. 10-cv-02227-RPM
11-09-2011
CHEVRON U.S.A. INC., Plaintiff, v. BERRY PETROLEUM COMPANY, Defendant.
Senior District Judge Richard P. Matsch
Courtroom Deputy: J. Chris Smith
FTR Technician: Kathy Terasaki
Keith D. Tooley
Joseph Pierzchala
Steven J. Merker
Scott P. Sinor
COURTROOM MINUTES
Hearing on Motion for Protective Order 8:56 a.m. Court in session.
Court's preliminary remarks and states its introductory remarks regarding the issue before it.
Argument by Mr. Merker.
Argument by Mr. Tooley.
Counsel agree with court's suggestions as stated on record.
Court reiterates industry practice is not part of the case.
ORDERED: Defendant's Motion for Protective Order to Quash Chevron's Rule 30(b)(6)
Deposition Notice [42] is resolved and counsel are to proceed as suggested on record. Counsel are permitted, after conferring, additional written discovery (interrogatories).
Written discovery and expert report deadlines may be extended for the limited purpose as stated on record.
10:25 a.m. Court in recess. Hearing concluded. Total time: 29 min.