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Nature of Suit Code: 791
Nature of Suit: Employee Retirement Income Security Act (ERISA)
Cause of Action: 28:1331 Fed. Question

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UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT

EASTERN DISTRICT OF CALIFORNIA

SHERRI HUBBLE

Plaintiff(s),

v.

THE LINCOLN NATIONAL LIFE

INSURANCE COMPANY; and STWEART

WELFARE BENEFIT TRUST LONG TERM

DISABILITY PLAN,

Defendant.

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Case No.: 1: 10-CV-00603 AWI JLT

AMENDED SCHEDULING ORDER (Fed.

R. Civ. P. 16)

Discovery Deadlines: 

None

Non-Dispositive Motion Deadlines:

None

Dispositive Cross Motion Deadlines: 

Opening Briefs: March 7, 2011

Opposing Briefs: March 21, 2011

PreTrial Conference:

None

Trial/Hearing on Dispositive Motions:

April 4, 2011, at 1:30 p.m. 

Courtroom 2, 4 hour estimate

I. Date of Scheduling Conference

July 28, 2010.

II. Appearances of Counsel

Lissa Martinez appeared on behalf of Plaintiff.

Robert Pohls appeared on behalf of Defendant.

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III. Discovery Plan

The Defendants have provided the administrative record and Plaintiff agrees that

it is complete. Plaintiff stipulates that there will be no objection to the administrative record as it

is presently constituted.

Plaintiff stipulates that there will be no credibility challenges or challenges to the

correctness of the proceedings below. The parties stipulate that no discovery is needed or

appropriate. The parties stipulate that the matter must be decided de novo on the administrative

record.

IV. Non-Dispositive Pretrial Motions

The parties stipulate there will be no pretrial, non-dispositive motions.

V. Briefing Schedule

The parties stipulate that this matter will be resolved through the filing of

dispositive cross-motions. They agree that there will be no questions of fact for resolution but if

any arise, the trial judge will determine any questions of fact upon the information contained in

the administrative record.

The following schedule will apply to the dispositive cross-motions:

1. Opening trial briefs will be filed no later than March7, 2011

2. Opposing trial briefs will be filed no later than March 21, 2011. 

3. There will be no reply briefs.

VI. Hearing on Dispositive Cross Motions/Trial Date

Although described here as a "trial" in this case, the parties agree that the

proceeding will include only oral argument on the cross-motions. The parties stipulate that there

will be no evidence offered of any type.

The proceedings will occur on April 4, 2011 at 1:30 p.m., in Courtroom 2 before

the Honorable Anthony W. Ishii, United States District Court Judge.

A. This is a Court Trial.

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B. Counsels' Estimate of Trial Time: not more than 4 hours. 

C. Counsels' attention is directed to Local Rules of Practice for the Eastern

District of California, Rule 285.

VII. Pre-Trial Conference

Due to the nature of the hearing/trial as described above, no pre-trial conference

will be scheduled.

VIII. Settlement Conference

The parties have agreed to attempt informal settlement and failing this, to attend

formal mediation of this dispute to be completed no later than November 30, 2010. 

Should the parties desire a settlement conference, they will jointly request one of

the Court, and one will be arranged. In making such request, the parties are directed to notify the

Court whether or they desire the undersigned to conduct the settlement conference or to arrange

one before another judicial officer. 

IX. Request for Bifurcation, Appointment of Special Master, or other

Techniques to Shorten Trial

Not applicable at this time.

X. Related Matters Pending

There are no pending related matters.

XI. Compliance with Federal Procedure

All counsel are expected to familiarize themselves with the Federal Rules of Civil

Procedure and the Local Rules of Practice of the Eastern District of California and to keep

abreast of any amendments thereto. The Court must insist upon compliance with these Rules if it

is to efficiently handle its increasing case load and sanctions will be imposed for failure to follow

the Rules as provided in both the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure and the Local Rules of

Practice for the Eastern District of California.

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XII. Effect of this Order

The foregoing order represents the best estimate of the Court and counsel as to the

agenda most suitable to dispose of this case. The trial date reserved is specifically reserved for

this case. If the parties determine at any time that the schedule outlined in this order cannot be

met, counsel are ordered to notify the court immediately of that fact so that adjustments may be

made, either by stipulation or by subsequent status conference.

The parties are advised that the dates reflected in this order are firm and will not

be modified absent a showing of good cause. Stipulations extending the deadlines contained

herein will not be considered unless they are accompanied by affidavits or declarations,

and where appropriate attached exhibits, which establish good cause for granting the relief

requested.

Failure to comply with this order may result in the imposition of sanctions. 

IT IS SO ORDERED.

Dated: July 29, 2010 /s/ Jennifer L. Thurston 

9j7khi UNITED STATES MAGISTRATE JUDGE 

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