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Nature of Suit Code: 890
Nature of Suit: Other Statutory Actions
Cause of Action: 15:2301 Magnuson-Moss Warranty Act

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IN THE UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT

FOR THE DISTRICT OF COLORADO

Civil Action No. 09-cv-1883-PAB-KLM

SEA-ALIS, LLC, and

SCOTT HAND,

Plaintiff,

v.

PORTER, INC., an Indiana corporation,

R&R YACHT SALES, INC., d/b/a SUNDANCE MARINE, a California corporation, 

GRANDER, INC., d/b/a CROW’S NEST YACHTS, a California corporation, 

VOLVO OF THE AMERICAS, a Delaware corporation, and

RAYMARINE, INC., a Delaware corporation,

Defendant.

ORDER SETTING

SCHEDULING/PLANNING CONFERENCE

 (as amended effective June 1, 2009)

The above captioned case has been referred to Magistrate Judge Kristen L. Mix pursuant

to the Order of Reference entered by District Judge Philip A. Brimmer on August 12, 2009. 

A. Date of Scheduling Conference

IT IS HEREBY ORDERED that a Scheduling/Planning Conference pursuant to Fed.R.Civ.P.

16(b) shall be held on October 7, 2009, commencing at 9:30 a.m. in Courtroom C-204, Second

Floor, Byron G. Rogers United States Courthouse, 1929 Stout Street, Denver, Colorado.

B. How to Request Different Date for Scheduling Conference

If this date is not convenient for any counsel/pro se party, he/she shall file a motion to

reschedule the conference to a more convenient date, and shall list dates in the motion which are

available for all counsel/pro se parties. Absent exceptional circumstances, no request for

rescheduling any appearance in this court will be considered unless a motion is made FIVE (5)

business days in advance of the date of appearance. 

C. How to Request Appearance By Telephone at Scheduling Conference

If you wish to appear at the Scheduling Conference by telephone, you must file a motion

seeking permission to appear by telephone and setting forth good cause for a telephonic

appearance. No such motion will be granted unless it is filed at least FIVE (5) business days in

advance of the scheduling conference.

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D. Plaintiff’s Duty to Notify Parties of Scheduling Conference

The plaintiff shall notify all parties who have not entered an appearance as of the date of

this Order of the date and time of the Scheduling/Planning Conference set forth above.

E. Parties’ Obligations Before Scheduling Conference

1. Scheduling Order

IT IS ORDERED that counsel/pro se parties in this case are to hold a pre-scheduling

conference meeting at least twenty-one (21) days before the scheduling conference pursuant to

Fed. R. Civ. P. 26(f)(1) and DO ONE OF THE FOLLOWING:

(1) If the parties agree that it is appropriate to do so, prepare a proposed Scheduling Order

in accordance with Fed. R. Civ. P. 26(f), as amended. The instructions for completing the

Scheduling Order may be found on the Court’s website (www.cod.uscourts.gov) with the scheduling

order form. Pursuant to Fed. R. Civ. P. 26(d), as amended, no discovery is to be exchanged until

after the Rule 26(f) conference meeting. The parties shall include the following language in

paragraph 8(h)(5) of their proposed Scheduling Order:

“Other Planning or Discovery Orders: No opposed discovery motions are to be filed with

the Court until the parties comply with D.C.COLO.LCivR. 7.1(A). If the parties are unable

to reach agreement on a discovery issue after conferring, they shall arrange a conference

call with Magistrate Judge Mix to attempt to resolve the issue. Both of these steps must be

completed before any contested discovery motions are filed with the Court;” OR

(2) If the parties agree that the form scheduling order is inadequate given the nature of the

case, prepare to discuss scheduling and case management issues with the Magistrate Judge at

the scheduling conference. 

If the parties select the first option, no later than five (5) calendar days prior to the

Scheduling/Planning Conference, counsel/pro se parties shall submit their proposed Scheduling

Order (in PDF) in compliance with the Court’s Electronic Case Filing Procedures which are also

available on the Court’s website. An additional copy of the proposed scheduling order is to be

provided to my chambers at Mix_Chambers@cod.uscourts.gov by e-mail attachment with the

subject line stating “proposed Scheduling Order” and in WordPerfect format.

Parties who are pro se or do not have access to the internet may obtain the scheduling

order form and instructions from the Clerk’s Office, Room A105, in the Alfred A. Arraj United States

Courthouse, 901 19th Street, Denver, Colorado, 80294. Scheduling Orders prepared by parties not

represented by counsel, or without access to electronic case filing, are to be submitted to the Clerk

of the Court on paper.

2. Mandatory Disclosures

IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that on or before 14 days after the Rule 26(f) pre-scheduling

conference meeting, the parties shall comply with the mandatory disclosure requirements of

Fed.R.Civ.P. 26(a)(1), as amended.

3. Confidential Settlement Statements

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 Do not label this envelope “confidential settlement statement” because you will

risk the public filing of the document.

IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that at least five (5) calendar days before the

Scheduling/Planning Conference, counsel/pro se parties shall submit a brief Confidential Settlement

Statement to the Magistrate Judge ONLY, outlining the facts and issues involved in the case, and

the possibilities for settlement, including any settlement authority from the client. Electronic case

filing participants are to submit their Confidential Settlement statements to chambers at

Mix_Chambers@cod.uscourts.gov. with the subject line stating “Confidential Settlement Statement”

along with the case number and case caption. The Confidential Settlement statement should be

submitted in PDF format and sent as an attachment to the e-mail. Documents with attachments

totaling over 15 pages shall be submitted to the Clerk’s office in an envelope labeled “Personal

Materials” addressed to Magistrate Judge Kristen L. Mix.1

 Counsel/pro se parties should be

prepared to discuss settlement at the Scheduling/Planning Conference.

F. Miscellaneous

All out-of-state counsel shall comply with D.C.COLO.LCivR 83.3 before the

Scheduling/Planning Conference.

It is the responsibility of counsel/pro se parties to notify the Court of his/her entry of

appearance, notice of withdrawal, notice of substitution of counsel, or notice of change of address,

e-mail address, or telephone number by complying with the Court’s Electronic Case Filing

Procedures or paper-filing the appropriate document with the Court.

The Parties are further advised that they shall not assume that the Court will grant the relief

requested in any motion. Failure to appear at a court-ordered conference or to comply with a courtordered deadline which has not been vacated by court order may result in the imposition of

sanctions under Fed. R. Civ. P. 16(f).

Anyone seeking entry to the Byron G. Rogers United States Courthouse will be required to

show valid photo identification. See D.C.COLO.LCIVR. 83.2B. Failure to comply with this

requirement will result in denial of entry to the courthouse. 

DATED: August 12, 2009 at Denver, Colorado.

BY THE COURT:

 s/ Kristen L. Mix 

Kristen L. Mix

United States Magistrate Judge

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