Opinion
Civil Action No. 12-cv-01292-KMT
02-15-2013
JENNIFER K. ELIO, Plaintiff, v. BC SERVICES, INC., Defendant.
Magistrate Judge Kathleen M. Tafoya
ORDER DENYING MOTION FOR MEDIATION
The matter before me is the Joint Motion For Mediation [Doc. No. 36] filed February 13, 2013.
After reviewing the motion, the record, and D.C.COLO.LCivR 16.6A., I find the parties have failed to demonstrate (1) that an early neutral evaluation as provided by D.C.COLO.LCivR 16.6A. is not adequate; (2) that settlement negotiations can not occur without the involvement of a United States magistrate judge; and (3) that a settlement conference represents an efficacious use of scarce and valuable judicial resources. Absent such a showing, the motion must be denied.
THEREFORE, IT IS ORDERED
The Joint Motion to Set for Mediation [Doc. No. 36] filed February 13, 2013, is DENIED without prejudice.
BY THE COURT:
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Kathleen M. Tafoya
United States Magistrate Judge