Watson et al v. Dillon Companies, Inc. et al

Filing 450

COURTROOM MINUTES - Minute Entry for proceedings held before Magistrate Judge Craig B. Shaffer: Discovery Hearing held on 11/16/2009. ORDERED: Plaintiffs' Motion for Protective Order # 447 is GRANTED subject to the following protocol: To the e xtent that depositions were noticed in this case 08-cv-00091-WDM-CBS, the questioning of deponents will proceed as follows: Counsel for the Watsons will be allowed to conduct an initial inquiry. At the conclusion of Plaintiffs' initial inquiry, counsel for Defendants in this case will be allowed to conduct a cross-examination, or further inquiry, limited to issues and facts specifically relevant to this case. At the conclusion of that further inquiry, counsel for the Watsons will be allow ed to conduct any additional inquiry they think is appropriate in light of the examination taken by defense counsel or Third Party Defendants. At the conclusion of that examination, if there is any time left within the presumptive 7 hours, and if Gi lster-Mary Lee does not interpose an objection, the court will allow an examination to the facts and issues in other cases, but that ancillary examination will only go forward: (1) If there is any time left in the presumptive 7 hours, and (2) If Gilster-Mary Lee or the deponent does not interpose an objection or seek relief under Rule 26 (c) by Magistrate Judge Craig B. Shaffer. (Court Reporter FTR - Linda Kahoe) (cbscd)

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IN THE UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT FOR THE DISTRICT OF COLORADO Magistrate Judge Craig B. Shaffer Civil Action No.: 08-cv-00091-WDM-CBS Date: November 16, 2009 WAYNE WATSON, MARY WATSON, Plaintiffs, v. DILLON COMPANIES, INC., INTER-AMERICAN-PRODUCTS, INC., KROGER CO., THE, Defendants, GILSTER-MARY LEE CORPORATION, Defendant/Third-Party Plaintiff, BUSH BOAKE ALLEN, INC., Defendant/Third Party Plaintiff, FLAVOR CONCEPTS, INC., Defendant/Third Party Plaintiff, FONA INTERNATIONAL, INC., Defendant/Third Party Plaintiff, INTERNATIONAL FLAVORS & FRAGRANCES, INC., Defendant/Third Party Plaintiff, BIRDS EYE FOOD, INC., Defendant, CHEMTURA CANADA CO./CIE Third Party Defendant, BRIDGEPOINT SYSTEMS, INC. Third Party Defendant CARPET TECHNOLOGIES, INC. Third Party Defendant, CHEMICAL TECHNOLOGIES INTERNATIONAL, INC. Third Party Defendant, CITRUS & ALLIED ESSENCES, LTD Third Party Defendant/Third Party Plaintiff, BERJE, INC. Jason D. Melichar FTR - Reporter Deck - Courtroom A402 Courtroom Deputy: Linda Kahoe Steven E. Crick Jon David Brittingham Frederick J. Ludwig Ronald B. Lee Lisanne Newell Leasure Moira H. Pietrowski Jon David Brittingham Scott D. Stephenson Kenneth J. Barrish Edward Timothy Walker Jesse Owen Brant Andrew Scott Ford Third Party Defendant, ADVANCED BIOTECH, Third Party Defendant. COURTROOM MINUTES/MINUTE ORDER HEARING: TELEPHONIC DISCOVERY CONFERENCE Court in session: 10:05 a.m. Court calls case. Appearances of counsel. Discussion and arguments regarding Plaintiffs' Motion for Protective Order (doc #[447], filed 11/13/2009). For the reasons as stated on the record, it is: ORDERED: Plaintiffs' Motion for Protective Order #[447] is GRANTED subject to the following protocol: To the extent that depositions were noticed in this case 08-cv-00091-WDM-CBS, the questioning of deponents will proceed as follows: Counsel for the Watsons will be allowed to conduct an initial inquiry. At the conclusion of Plaintiffs' initial inquiry, counsel for Defendants in this case will be allowed to conduct a cross-examination, or further inquiry, limited to issues and facts specifically relevant to this case. At the conclusion of that further inquiry, counsel for the Watsons will be allowed to conduct any additional inquiry they think is appropriate in light of the examination taken by defense counsel or Third Party Defendants. At the conclusion of that examination, if there is any time left within the presumptive 7 hours, and if Gilster-Mary Lee does not interpose an objection, the court will allow an examination to the facts and issues in other cases, but that ancillary examination will only go forward: (1) If there is any time left in the presumptive 7 hours, and (2) If Gilster-Mary Lee or the deponent does not interpose an objection or seek relief under Rule 26 (c). Counsel are reminded that they will be required to comply fully with all provisions of D.C.ColoL.CivR. 7.2, and particularly those provisions dealing with filing documents under seal. HEARING CONCLUDED. Court in recess: 10:44 a.m. Total time in court: 00:39 To order transcripts of hearings with Magistrate Judge Shaffer, please contact Avery Woods Reporting at (303) 825-6119 or toll free at 1-800962-3345.

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