Opinion
2:09-cv-2091-JCM-PAL
11-07-2012
KATHRYN NIEMEYER, Plaintiff, v. FORD MOTOR COMPANY, Defendant.
COUNSEL FOR PLAINTIFF: Bradley Kuhlman, Daniel Ryan COUNSEL FOR DEFENDANT: Daniel Rodman, Jay Schuttert, Joshua Cools
MINUTES OF THE COURT
THE HONORABLE JAMES C. MAHAN UNITED STATES DISTRICT JUDGE DEPUTY CLERK DAVID OAKES COURT REPORTER JOY GARNER COUNSEL FOR PLAINTIFF: Bradley Kuhlman, Daniel Ryan COUNSEL FOR DEFENDANT: Daniel Rodman, Jay Schuttert, Joshua Cools MINUTES OF PROCEEDINGS: Jury Trial Day Eight The Court convened at 9:10 a.m., outside the presence of the jury to discuss jury instructions. Court reconvened at 9:25 a.m., in the presence of the jury. Parties stipulated to their presence. ELIZABETH RAPHAEL, M.D., is called to the stand, sworn and testified on direct examination by Mr. Rodman, defendants' exhibits #830, 831 are marked and admitted into evidence. Court recessed at 10:25 a.m. Jury was admonished and excused. Court reconvened at 10:45 a.m. Parties stipulated to their presence. ELIZABETH RAPHAEL, M.D., having previously been sworn, resumed the stand and testified further on direct examination by Mr. Rodman, cross examination by Mr. Kuhlman, defendants' exhibits #653 -1 through 7 are marked and admitted into evidence, re-direct examination by Mr. Rodman, re-cross examination by Mr. Kuhlman, then is excused.
DEFENDANTS RESTS:
Plaintiffs' published to the jury exhibits #314 and #315.
Court recessed for lunch at 11:50 a.m. Jury was admonished and excused. Court reconvened at 1:40 p.m., outside the presence of the jury.
Court denied defendants' rule 50(a) motion for judgment as a matter of law without prejudice.
Court recessed at 1:45 p.m. Court reconvened at 1:50 p.m., outside the presence of the jury to finalize jury instructions. Both parties stipulated to the jury instructions and verdict form that will be given in open court. Court recessed at 1:55 p.m. Court reconvened at 2:00 p.m., in the presence of the jury. Parties stipulated to their presence. Jury instructions are read to the jurors. Closing arguments are made by Mr. Kuhlman on behalf of the plaintiff from 2:20 p.m., to 2:50 p.m. Closing arguments are made by Mr. Rodman on behalf of the defendant from 2:55 p.m., to 3:25 p.m. Rebuttal arguments are made by Mr. Kuhlman on behalf of the plaintiff from 3:30 p.m, to 3:40 p.m. Clerk was directed to administer the oath to the bailiff. Jury was sent to deliberate at 3:50 p.m. Jury notified the court that it had reached a verdict. Court reconvened at 4:40 p.m., in the presence of the jury. Parties stipulated to their presence. The court directed the clerk to read the verdict in open court. (See verdict form). The court directed defendants' counsel to file a judgment within 10 days from today's date. Court adjourned at 4:45 p.m.
LANCE S. WILSON, CLERK
U.S. DISTRICT COURT
BY: _________________
David Oakes, Deputy Clerk