Opinion
Civil Action No. 12-cv-00234-RPM
12-19-2012
Senior District Judge Richard P. Matsch
Courtroom Deputy: J. Chris Smith
FTR Technician: Kathy Terasaki
Kimberlie K. Ryan
Tatiana Taylor
Peter W. Thomas, Jr.
COURTROOM MINUTES
Hearing on Pending Motions
11:00 a.m. Court in session.
Mr. Thomas answers questions asked by the Court re [16].
Argument by Ms. Ryan,
ORDERED: Plaintiff's Motion to Compel Discovery Of Defendants' Financial Information [16], is granted with respect to Mr. Soderberg and his business tax returns.
Court advises counsel of its view regarding punitive damages with respect to this case.
Argument by Ms. Ryan re [15].
Argument by Mr. Thomas.
Rebuttal argument by Ms. Ryan.
ORDERED: Plaintiff's Motion to Extend Expert Designation Deadlines and Discovery Cut-off for Limited Purposes [15], is granted with respect to the expert reports of Dr. Weissberg and Dr. Post.
Defendant may file a motion pursuant to Rule 35 with respect to an I.M.E. of the plaintiff by January 18, 2013.
ORDERED: Pretrial conference scheduled March 22, 2013 at 2:00 p.m.
ORDERED: Defendant Dan Soderberg's Motion for Protective Order [19], is moot based on today's ruling in open court.
11:26 a.m. Court in recess. Hearing concluded. Total time: 26 min.