Opinion
18-cv-13929
08-06-2021
ALICE GIBSON, as Conservator for SHAWNTAZE GIBSON, Plaintiff, v. JOHNATHON CLEVELAND and CITY OF FERNDALE, Defendants.
ORDER TERMINATING WITHOUT PREJUDICE DEFENDANT'S PENDING MOTION FOR SUMMARY JUDGMENT (ECF No. 25) AND PROVIDING FOR REINSTATEMENT OF MOTION IF NECESSARY
MATTHEW F. LEITMAN, UNITED STATES DISTRICT JUDGE
Now pending before the Court is Defendant's Motion for Summary Judgment (ECF No. 25.) The motion had previously been scheduled for a hearing, but the Court adjourned the hearing at the request of the parties so that they could pursue settlement discussions. During a status conference on August 6, 2021, counsel for both parties informed the Court that issues related to health care liens have delayed settlement efforts. The parties requested additional time to address the lien issues and explore settlement. The Court agrees that it makes sense for the parties to take these steps toward a possible settlement. In the meantime, while the parties are exploring a possible settlement, the Court TERMINATES WITHOUT PREJUDICE Defendant's Motion for Summary Judgment. Defendant may restore the motion to the Court's active docket at any time by filing a Notice of Reinstatement of Motion. Defendant need not re-file the actual motion along with such Notice. If a Notice of Reinstatement is filed, the Court will decide the Motion for Summary Judgment as it was originally filed.
IT IS SO ORDERED.
I hereby certify that a copy of the foregoing document was served upon the parties and/or counsel of record on August 6, 2021, by electronic means and/or ordinary mail.
Holly A. Monda Case Manager