Opinion
18-CV-1359 (PAC) (RWL)
06-16-2022
In the Matter of the Complaint of ENERGETIC TANK, INC., as Owner of the M/V ALNIC MC, for Exoneration from or Limitation of Liability
ORDER
PAUL A. CROTTY, UNITED STATES DISTRICT JUDGE
Having concluded the Phase I liability trial, this case shall now proceed to Phase II: adjudicating the wrongful death and personal injury claims. Accordingly, it is hereby ORDERED:
1. The parties may submit briefing on preliminary issues to address in Phase II by 5:00pm on Monday, July 11th. Each party's submission should not exceed 25 pages, doublespaced. These issues could include, but are not limited to:
a. Whether the Petitioner may seek contribution and/or indemnity from the United States, given the interaction of Singapore and United States law in this case;
b. Which claimants, if any, have a right to a jury trial under applicable federal statutes, and if so, how those trials would proceed; and
c. Whether alternative forms of dispute resolution (for example, using a mediator, advisory jury, or special master) should be explored.
2. The parties are directed to meet and confer by Friday, July 1st to explore streamlining these submissions.
3. A conference shall take place Thursday, July 14th, at 12:00pm in Courtroom 14C.
SO ORDERED.