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Nature of Suit Code: 710
Nature of Suit: Fair Labor Standards Act
Cause of Action: 29:201 Fair Labor Standards Act

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IN THE UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT

FOR THE DISTRICT OF ARIZONA

Steven Brechler,

Plaintiff, 

vs.

Qwest Communication Corporation, et al.,

Defendants. 

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No. CV-06-940-PHX-HRH 

SETTLEMENT CONFERENCE ORDER 

This case has been referred to United States Magistrate Judge Edward C. Voss for a

settlement conference. The purpose of the settlement conference is to facilitate resolution

of the referenced case. 

Rule 408, Federal Rules of Evidence, applies to all aspects of the settlement

conference. All communications and information exchanges made in the settlement process,

not otherwise discoverable, will not be admissible in evidence for any purpose. At the

conclusion of the settlement conference, all documents submitted by the parties shall be

returned, destroyed, or otherwise disposed of in the manner directed by the settlement judge.

Pursuant to Rule 16, Federal Rules of Civil Procedure, and 28 U.S.C. §473(b)(5),

IT IS ORDERED that all parties and, if represented, their counsel, SHALL

physically appear before Magistrate Judge Edward C. Voss, Courtroom 304, Sandra Day

O'Connor U.S. Courthouse, 401 West Washington Street, Phoenix, Arizona, on Thursday,

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October 8, 2009 at 9:00 a.m. The settlement conference shall continue until concluded by

the court.

IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that each separately represented party and each

unrepresented party, if any, shall submit a completed settlement statement form (a copy is

attached for your use) in an envelope marked "Confidential" addressed to Hon. Edward C.

Voss, Settlement Conference Judge, United States District Court, 401 West Washington

Street, SPC 75, Phoenix, Arizona, 85003-2120. The statement may be hand-delivered or

mailed; however, it must be received by the Settlement Conference Judge on or before

September 23, 2009.

IT IS FURTHER ORDEREDCOUNSEL WHO WILL BE RESPONSIBLE FOR

TRIAL OF THE LAWSUIT FOR EACH PARTY SHALL PERSONALLY APPEAR

AND PARTICIPATE IN THE SETTLEMENT CONFERENCE.

IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that each party shall attend the settlement conference

in person unless the court finds good cause to permit a party to appear by telephone. A

corporation, association, partnership, business entity, organization, governmental agency, or

political body shall appear through a representative having full binding settlement authority

in addition to counsel.

IT IS FURTHER ORDERED THAT FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH ANY

PORTION OF THIS ORDERED MAY RESULT IN SANCTIONS.

DATED this 12th day of August, 2009.

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CONFIDENTIAL SETTLEMENT STATEMENT

IN RE: CV-

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THIS DOCUMENT IS CONFIDENTIAL AND SHOULD BE SENT DIRECTLY

TO THE SETTLEMENT CONFERENCE JUDGE, HON. EDWARD C. VOSS,

UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT, 401 WEST WASHINGTON STREET, SPC

75, PHOENIX, ARIZONA, 85003-2120. THIS DOCUMENT SHALL NOT BE

SERVED ON THE OPPOSING PARTY NOR FILED WITH THE CLERK OF

THE COURT. THIS DOCUMENT WILL BE DESTROYED AT THE

CONCLUSION OF THE SETTLEMENT CONFERENCE PROCEEDINGS. NO

REFERENCE TO THIS DOCUMENT OR ITS CONTENTS SHALL BE MADE IN

ANY MOTIONS, BRIEFS OR OTHER DOCUMENTS FILED IN THIS CASE. 

THIS DOCUMENT SHALL BE INADMISSIBLE IN EVIDENCE IN ANY

JUDICIAL PROCEEDING.

PARTY SUBMITTING STATEMENT:_______________________________________

NAME OF ATTORNEY SUBMITTING STATEMENT:__________________________

(OR PARTY IF UNREPRESENTED BY COUNSEL)

 ADDRESS:_________________________________________________________

 

 _________________________________________________________

 PHONE: ________________________

 FAX: ________________________

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SHORT DESCRIPTION OF FACTS:

ISSUES TO BE RESOLVED:

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DESCRIBE ANY PRIOR SETTLEMENT DISCUSSIONS, OFFERS OR DEMANDS:

DESCRIBE THE STRENGTHS AND WEAKNESSES OF YOUR CASE:

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IN ADDITION TO ECONOMIC INTERESTS, WHAT OTHER OUTCOME DO YOU

HOPE TO ACHIEVE AS A RESULT OF THIS LITIGATION?

ANY OTHER INFORMATION THAT YOU FEEL WOULD HELP THE

SETTLEMENT CONFERENCE JUDGE:

 The parties are free to use any format to provide answers to the questions

posed. The only limit to the length of any answer provided is the application of

common sense.

DATED this ______ day of ______________, 2009.

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 Signature of Counsel or Party

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