Opinion
7:23-cv-88 (WLS)
02-14-2024
JENNIFER TYSON, Plaintiff, v. GREAT AMERICAN COBBLER COMPANY, LLC, Defendant.
ORDER
W. LOUIS SANDS, SR. JUDGE UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT.
On February 12, 2024, Counsel for Plaintiff contacted the courtroom deputy asking for a phone conference pursuant to the Court's Scheduling and Discovery Order (Doc. 12). Pursuant to that Order, the parties may forgo a formal Rule 37 motion and, instead, request a phone conference with the Court to address a discovery dispute. To request a phone conference, the Parties shall provide the Court with a statement of the issue(s) and a concise statement of each party's position prior to the hearing. (Doc. 12 ¶ 6).
Plaintiff s counsel contends this phone conference is warranted to resolve a discovery dispute involving Defendant's failure to produce responses to interrogatories and documents responsive to Plaintiff s discovery requests; and failed to provide dates available for witnesses despite multiple requests. Although Defendant's counsel acknowledged receipt of the email requesting a phone conference, he did not provide a statement of Defendant's position on the issues raised by Plaintiff s counsel, as required by the Court's Scheduling and Discovery Order (Doc. 12).
Accordingly, Plaintiff s counsel's email request for a telephonic conference is, hereby, GRANTED. A phone conference is SCHEDULED for Thursday, February 22, 2024. The courtroom deputy will contact counsel for the Parties with instructions on how to attend the conference.
SO ORDERED.