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Nature of Suit Code: 330
Nature of Suit: Federal Employers' Liability
Cause of Action: 45:51 Railways: Fed. Employer's Liability Act

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IN THE UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT

EASTERN DISTRICT OF ARKANSAS

NORTHERN DIVISION

BRADLEY WASHAM PLAINTIFF

v. Case No. 3:19-cv-00231 KGB

BNSF RAILWAY COMPANY DEFENDANT

ORDER

The Court conducted a telephone hearing on Friday, May 15, 2020, to discuss scheduling 

matters in this case. During the hearing, defendant BNSF Railway Company (“BNSF”) 

represented that it intends to admit the breach of duty element in this cause of action. In the light 

of the particular circumstances of this case, the Court directs BNSF to file in writing its admission, 

setting forth its specific terms, on or before Friday, May 22, 2020. The Court directs counsel to 

then meet and confer regarding scheduling and discovery matters in this case. After that 

conference, the Court directs the parties to file a joint status report, or separate status reports if 

necessary, by Friday, May 29, 2020, informing the Court as to issues that remain in dispute for the 

Court’s resolution and the anticipated scope of discovery. 

The Federal Rule of Civil Procedure 30(b) deposition of a BNSF representative noticed by 

plaintiff need not proceed as scheduled at this time, given the outstanding discovery disputes (Dkt. 

No. 33-14, at 6-10). Further, given the status of the case, the Court defers to plaintiff’s counsel as 

to whether to proceed with plaintiff’s deposition currently noticed for May 21, 2020 (Dkt. No. 30). 

The Court directs plaintiff’s counsel to inform defendant by noon Monday, May 18, 2020, whether 

plaintiff will be available for deposition as scheduled. At this time, the Court suspends the deadline 

for expert disclosures and reports (Dkt. No. 15). 

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The Court holds BNSF’s motion to extend time and motion for protective order under 

advisement (Dkt. Nos. 28, 33).

It is so ordered this 15th day of May, 2020. 

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Kristine G. Baker

United States District Judge

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