Opinion
Civil Action No: 09-cv-00908-WYD-CBS
09-19-2011
GLORIA HUIZAR, Plaintiff, v. LEPRINO FOODS, Defendant.
CHIEF JUDGE
Courtroom Deputy: Robert R. Keech
E.C.R./Reporter: Tracy Weir
Counsel:
Timothy D. Edstrom
William C. Brittan
COURTROOM MINUTES
TRIAL PREPARATION CONFERENCE
11:10 a.m. Court in Session
APPEARANCES OF COUNSEL.
Court's opening remarks. 11:10 a.m. Discussion regarding settlement discussions and contacting Magistrate Judge Shaffer to schedule a settlement conference if necessary. 11:12 a.m. Discussion regarding jury instructions and estimated length of trial being 4-5 days. ORDERED: Parties shall submit a joint statement of the case jury instruction not later than Monday, September 26, 2011. 11:15 a.m. Court outlines procedure for jury selection, challenges for cause, and peremptory challenges.
Defendant's Motion in Limine to Bar Testimony (ECF Doc. #121), filed August 19, 2011, is raised for argument. 11:20 a.m. Argument by Plaintiff (Mr. Edstrom).
11:21 a.m. Argument by Defendant (Mr. Brittan). ORDERED: Defendant's Motion in Limine to Bar Testimony (ECF Doc. #121), filed August 19, 2011, is DEFERRED. 11:23 a.m. Discussion regarding the use of an interpreter for plaintiff, the use of depositions, and admissions. ORDERED: Parties shall file stipulations not later than Monday, September 26, 2011. 11:36 a.m. Discussion regarding exhibit and witness lists. ORDERED: Any revised exhibit lists and witness lists shall be filed not later than Wednesday, September 28, 2011. 11:45 a.m. Discussion regarding objection by Defendant to testimony to be elicited from Ms. Huizar at trial. ORDERED: Parties shall file simultaneous briefing on the admissibility of statements not later than Tuesday, September 27, 2011. 11:56 a.m. Discussion regarding jury questions and the use of Jury Evidence Recording System (JERS). 11:58 a.m. Discussion regarding time limits for opening statements. ORDERED: Opening statement shall not exceed twenty-five (25) minutes per side. 11:58 a.m. Court in Recess - HEARING CONCLUDED TOTAL TIME: :48