Opinion
Master File 02 Civ. 3288 (DLC)
December 2, 2002
ORDER
Plaintiffs submitted their consolidated amended complaint (the "Consolidated Complaint") on October 11, 2002. By Order dated October 3, 2002, defendants are required to answer or move by December 13, 2002.
On November 22, defendants Salomon Smith Barney Inc., Citigroup Inc., and Jack Grubman (the "SSB Group") submitted a motion to sever Claims IX through XI from the Consolidated Complaint and to transfer and consolidate those claims with In re Salomon Analyst Litigation, 02 Civ. 3687 (BSJ). Pursuant to Local Rule 6.1(b), plaintiffs' opposition is due by December 10, and the SSB Group's reply is due by December 17. By letter dated November 22, the SSB Group requests an extension of time in which to answer or move with respect to those counts. It is hereby
ORDERED that the SSB Group's request for an extension of time in which to answer or move with respect to Claims IX through XI is denied. The SSB Group shall answer or move with respect to the Consolidated Complaint by December 13, 2002.
IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that plaintiffs' opposition to the motion to sever shall be submitted by December 10, 2002. The SSB Group's reply shall be submitted by December 17, 2002.
IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that all parties shall promptly provide to Judge Jones and Magistrate Judge Dolinger copies of their correspondence with this Court concerning the SSB Group's motion.
SO ORDERED.