Ellzey v. BP Exploration & Production, Inc. et al, No. 2:2017cv03163 - Document 57 (E.D. La. 2022)

Court Description: ORDER AND REASONS denying 47 Motion to Continue All Scheduling Deadlines. Signed by Judge Sarah S. Vance on 12/15/2022. (mm)

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Ellzey v. BP Exploration & Production, Inc. et al Doc. 57 UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT EASTERN DISTRICT OF LOUISIANA ERIC DEWAYNE ELLZEY CIVIL ACTION VERSUS NO. 17-3163 B.P. EXPLORATION & PRODUCTION, INC., ET AL. SECTION “R” (1) ORDER AND REASONS Before the Court is plaintiff’s motion to indefinitely continue all scheduling deadlines until plaintiff’s counsel has completed discovery on the issue of BP’s failure to conduct dermal monitoring and biomonitoring.1 The Court denies plaintiff’s motion. As noted in the Court’s Order and Reasons granting summary judgment to defendants, plaintiff has not pointed to any admissible expert opinions that would allow him to sustain his burden on causation. Evidence showing that BP improperly failed to conduct dermal monitoring and biomonitoring would not cure the defect in plaintiff’s case. 1 R. Doc 47. 1 Dockets.Justia.com Plaintiff’s motion to continue is DENIED. 15th day of December, 2022. New Orleans, Louisiana, this _____ _____________________ SARAH S. VANCE UNITED STATES DISTRICT JUDGE 2

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