Opinion
Civil Action No. 08-cv-01265-RPM
11-21-2011
LUIS IRENE and GRETCHEN IRENE, Plaintiffs, v. ALLSTATE PROPERTY AND CASUALTY INSURANCE COMPANY and ALLSTATE INSURANCE COMPANY, Defendants.
Keith E. Frankl Richard A. Orona
Senior District Judge Richard P. Matsch
Courtroom Deputy: J. Chris Smith
FTR Technician: Kathy Terasaki
Keith E. Frankl
Richard A. Orona
COURTROOM MINUTES
Conference on pending motions
3:28 p.m. Court in session.
Discussion regarding pending motions, bad faith claim, damages and scheduling.
Mr. Orona states defendant is not contesting the arbitration award that has been paid.
Court states no preclusive effect to arbiter's findings.
ORDERED: Motion to Confirm Awards, filed 9/16/2011 [123], is moot.
Court states insurance experts are unnecessary.
Counsel make record for preserving right to call a bad faith expert.
Counsel inform Court that JAG mediation is scheduled 12/5/2011.
ORDERED: Unopposed Motion to Set Disclosure Deadlines for Expert Witnesses, Trial and
Pretrial Matters, 10/20/11 [126], is resolved.
ORDERED: Plaintiff's brief (damages recovery - contract / tort law) due December 2, 2011,
response due December 23, 2011 and reply due January 4, 2012.
Four day jury trial set March 26, 2012 at 8:30 a.m.
3:50 p.m. Court in recess. Hearing concluded. Total time: 22 min.