Opinion
Case No. 12-11503
05-25-2012
ROBERT BOSCH LLC, Plaintiff, v. SNAP-ON INC. and DREW TECHNOLOGIES, INC., Defendants.
ORDER DIRECTING SUBMISSION OF STIPULATIONS AND PROPOSED ORDERS
GOVERNING AMENDMENTS TO THE PLEADINGS AND E-DISCOVERY
On May 23, 2012, the court held a telephone conference with counsel for the parties. During the conference, counsel confirmed that they wish to amend the pleadings in this action to encompass the claims raised in the related declaratory-judgment suit, Drew Technologies, Inc. v. Robert Bosch, L.L.C., Case Number 11-15068. In addition, counsel indicated that they would like to enter a stipulation and proposed order regarding electronic discovery, which they expect to negotiate in the coming weeks. Accordingly,
Once the pleadings are finalized, the court anticipates denying as moot the pending motion to reopen the declaratory-judgment suit.
IT IS ORDERED that, on or before June 8, 2012, counsel are DIRECTED to submit, but not file, a stipulation and proposed order allowing amendments to the pleadings. Also by June 8, 2012, Plaintiff must file, on the docket, an amended complaint. Defendants must then file an answer to the amended complaint no later than June 22, 2012.
IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that, on or before June 8, 2012, counsel are DIRECTED to submit, but not file, a stipulation and proposed order governing electronic discovery.
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ROBERT H. CLELAND
UNITED STATES DISTRICT JUDGE
I hereby certify that a copy of the foregoing document was mailed to counsel of record on this date, May 25, 2012, by electronic and/or ordinary mail.
Lisa G. Wagner
Case Manager and Deputy Clerk
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