Opinion
Civil Action No. 11-cv-00413-RBJ-MEH
11-02-2011
RUDY THOMAS, Plaintiff, v. AUTO-OWNERS INSURANCE COMPANY and BRISTOL WEST INSURANCE COMPANY, Defendants.
MAGISTRATE JUDGE MICHAEL E. HEGARTY
FTR - Courtroom A501
Cathy Coomes, Courtroom Deputy
Marc F. Bendinelli (by phone)
Amanda Burke
Gregory Giometti
Stephanie Montague (by phone)
COURTROOM MINUTES/MINUTE ORDER
TELEPHONIC STATUS CONFERENCE
Court in session: 9:33 a.m. Discussion regarding the status of the case, rescheduling of Plaintiff's vocational rehabilitation interview, extending the deadline for Ms. Montoya's report regarding the vocational rehabilitation interview, Defendants' request for attorneys' fees incurred with the rescheduling of the vocational rehabilitation interview, subpoenas duces tecum issued to Westminster Mall by Defendants, and production of IRS records by Plaintiff to Defendants. Defendant Auto-Owners' counsel are directed to submit an affidavit of attorneys' fees regarding the rescheduling of the vocational rehabilitation interview. Discussion and argument regarding Plaintiff's Motion to Compel Defendant Auto-Owners Pursuant to F.R.C.P. 37 (Doc. #43, filed 10/10/11) and Plaintiff's Motion to Amend Scheduling Order (Doc. #52, filed 11/1/11). 10:04 a.m. Off the record. Mr. Bendinelli was disconnected. Ms. Montague will contact Mr. Bendinelli and then contact the Court again. 10:15 a.m. On the record. Mr. Bendinelli and Ms. Montague are present again by telephone. ORDERED: 1. The report regarding Plaintiff's vocational rehabilitation interview is due on or before November 21, 2011.
2. Plaintiff's Motion to Compel Defendant Auto-Owners Pursuant to F.R.C.P. 37 (Doc. #43, filed 10/10/11) is DENIED without prejudice as stated on the record. The Court finds that the motion is not ripe at this time.
3. Plaintiff's Motion to Amend Scheduling Order (Doc. #52, filed 11/1/11) is DENIED. Plaintiff's counsel is granted leave to file a Motion to Reconsider. Court in recess: 10:18 a.m. (Hearing concluded) Total time in court: 0:34