Opinion
22 Civ. 8413 (LGS)
12-14-2022
RYAN OYLER, Plaintiff, v. NFL ENTERPRISES LLC, Defendant.
ORDER
LORNA G. SCHOFIELD, DISTRICT JUDGE
WHEREAS, the initial pretrial conference in this matter is scheduled for December 21, 2022, WHEREAS, no significant issues were raised in the parties' joint letter other than those that will be raised in Defendant's anticipated motion to dismiss. It is hereby
ORDERED that the December 21, 2022, initial pretrial conference is cancelled. If the parties believe that a conference would nevertheless be useful, they should inform the court immediately so the conference can be reinstated. It is further
ORDERED that if Defendant seeks to file a motion to dismiss, it shall file a pre-motion letter pursuant to Individual Rules III.A.1 and III.C.2 no later than January 27, 2023. Plaintiff shall file a response within five business days after Defendant's letter is filed. It is further
ORDERED that discovery is STAYED pending the filing of Defendant's anticipated motion to dismiss
ORDERED, regarding settlement discussions, if and when the parties are ready to proceed with a settlement conference with the assigned Magistrate Judge or mediation in the Court's mediation program, they shall file a joint letter on ECF requesting a referral.