Mellott v. MSN Communications, Inc.
Plaintiff: Melissa Mellott
Defendant: MSN Communications, Inc.
Case Number: 1:2009cv02418
Filed: October 13, 2009
Court: US District Court for the District of Colorado
Office: Denver Office
County: Douglas
Presiding Judge: Philip A. Brimmer
Presiding Judge: Michael J. Watanabe
Nature of Suit: Plaintiff
Cause of Action: 42 U.S.C. ยง 2000 e Job Discrimination (Employment)
Jury Demanded By: Plaintiff
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August 16, 2012 Opinion or Order Filing 364 ORDER. Pursuant to the Court's inherent authority, John R. Olsen is sanctioned $25,000.00. Because Mr. Olsen has already paid that amount into the Registry of the Court, see Docket No. 343 , he is required to take no further action. By Judge Philip A. Brimmer on 8/16/12. (mnfsl, )
December 30, 2011 Opinion or Order Filing 353 MINUTE ORDER striking 350 Motion for Reconsideration filed by Melissa Mellott by Magistrate Judge Kristen L. Mix on 12/30/11.(pabcd)
December 23, 2011 Opinion or Order Filing 342 ORDER by Judge Philip A. Brimmer on 12/23/2011. Expert witness disclosures shall be made no later than 1/6/2012 and any challenges to such experts shall be made by 1/13/2012. Disclosures regarding rebuttal expert witnesses shall be made by 1/13/2012, and any challenges to such experts shall be made by 1/16/2012. (jjpsl, )
December 21, 2011 Opinion or Order Filing 341 ORDER OF DETENTION arising out of 340 Detention Hearing by Magistrate Judge Kristen L. Mix on 12/21/2011. (klmcd, )
December 16, 2011 Opinion or Order Filing 331 ORDER. In Court Hearing set for 12/16/2011 at 04:00 PM in Courtroom A 701 before Judge Philip A. Brimmer. By Judge Philip A. Brimmer on 12/16/11. (mnfsl, )
December 15, 2011 Opinion or Order Filing 328 ORDER by Judge Philip A. Brimmer on 12/15/2011. Pursuant to oral ruling at hearing on 12/15/2011, an order shall issue forwith for arrest of the plaintiff Melissa Mellott. (kltsl, )
October 31, 2011 Opinion or Order Filing 318 ORDER. On or before 5:00 PM on Friday, 11/4/2011, plaintiff's counsel, plaintiff, and Mr. Harmon shall jointly contact chambers to schedule a hearing on the 289 MOTION for Order to Set Hearing As To Status of Counsel for Contempt Proceedings. Plaintiff is ordered to be present at such hearing. On or before 5:00 PM on Monday, 11/7/2011, plaintiff shall file a response to the Motion for Order to Set Hearing As to Status of Counsel for Contempt Proceedings. By Judge Philip A. Brimmer on 10/31/11. (mnfsl, )
October 17, 2011 Opinion or Order Filing 314 ORDER. The U.S. Marshals Service shall personally serve a copy of the Court's September 30 311 Order upon plaintiff Melissa Mellott. By Judge Philip A. Brimmer on 10/17/11. (mnfsl, )
September 30, 2011 Opinion or Order Filing 311 ORDER: Defendant's motion for attorney's fees and costs 160 is granted in part and denied in part. Defendant's motion to compel disclosure of attorney client communications pursuant to the crime/fraud exception 140 is denied. Plain tiff's motion for sanctions against defendant 248 is denied. On or before December 31, 2011, plaintiff shall pay $25,000 into the Registry of the Court. On or before December 31, 2011, Mr. Olsen shall pay $25,000 into the Registry of the Court. By Judge Philip A. Brimmer on 9/30/11.(pabsec)
June 15, 2011 Opinion or Order Filing 292 Minute Entry for proceedings held before Judge Philip A. Brimmer: Contempt Hearing held on 6/15/2011. Status Conference set for 7/21/2011 09:30 AM before Magistrate Judge Michael J. Watanabe. 289 Motion by United States Attorney for Order Setting Hearing as to Status of Counsel for Contempt Proceedings is held in abeyance. (Court Reporter: Janet Coppock) (mnfsl, )
June 7, 2011 Opinion or Order Filing 286 ORDER. Defendant MSN Communications, Inc.'s 238 Motion for Bifurcated Process for Determination of Attorney's Fees Request, or in the Alternative, Motion forLeave to Submit Response to Plaintiff's Opposition to Defendants Legal Fee S ubmission is denied in part and granted in part. Defendant's 234 supplement to its fee request is stricken. Defendant, however, may file a reply to the arguments raised in plaintiff's 227 response within seven days of the entry of this order. Plaintiff's 260 motion to strike defendant's supplement to its fee request is denied as moot. By Judge Philip A. Brimmer on 6/7/11.(mnf, )
May 31, 2011 Opinion or Order Filing 275 MINUTE ORDER granting 272 Motion by United States Attorney for Access to Motions Hearing Exhibits, by Magistrate Judge Michael J. Watanabe on 5/31/2011.(mjwcd)
May 3, 2011 Opinion or Order Filing 259 ORDER ORDER Regarding Reasonable Attorney Fees and Costs Awarded to Defendant MSN Communications, Inc. for Defendant MSN Communications, Inc.s Motion for Attorney Fees and Costs (Docket No. 85) Pursuant to Paragraph No. Three Under the Heading Order Contained in Docket No. 194 194 . Plaintiff Melissa Mellott and Plaintiff's Counsel, John R. Olsen, shall jointly and severally pay to the Defendant MSN Communications, Inc., the sum of $4,060.00 in attorney fees on or before 5/23/2011. By Magistrate Judge Michael J. Watanabe on 5/3/2011. (mjwcd)
April 28, 2011 Opinion or Order Filing 257 ORDER granting 252 [Defendant's] Motion Seeking Leave for Wheeler Trigg O'Donnell LLP to Withdraw from Prosecution of Contempt Citation. Defendant's Attorney Julie W. Walker is withdrawn as the Special Prosecutor for the pending Cont empt Citations and Orders to Show Cause. This court appoints as Special Prosecutor United States Attorney for the District of Colorado John Walsh or one of Mr. Walsh's duly authorized designated Assistant United States Attorneys. A copy of this order shall be served upon United States Attorney for the District of Colorado John Walsh by the Clerk of Court. Each party shall pay their own attorney fees and costs for this motion. By Magistrate Judge Michael J. Watanabe on 4/28/11.(mnf, )
March 28, 2011 Opinion or Order Filing 247 MINUTE ORDER: GRANTING 245 Withdrawal of Motion to Withdraw John R. Olsen as Plaintiff's Attorney of Record Pursuant to D.C.COLO.LCivR 83.3(D). WITHDRAWING 219 Motion to Withdraw John R. Olsen as Plaintiff's Attorney of Record Pursuant to D.C.COLO.LCivR 83.3 (D). Attorney John R. Olsen remains as counsel of record for the Plaintiff. GRANTING 220 Motion to Withdraw Diane M. Brown as Plaintiff's Attorney of Record Pursuant to D.C.COLO.LCivR 83.3 (D). Attorney Diane MacArthur Brown terminated; The Clerk of Court shall remove Diane M. Brown from the CM/ECF electronic notice list. By Magistrate Judge Michael J. Watanabe on 3/28/2011.(mjwcd)
February 2, 2011 Opinion or Order Filing 194 ORDER granting 85 Defendant MSN Communications, Inc.'s Motion for Attorney Fees and Costs, as set forth in the Order. On or before 2/16/2011 Plaintiff shall show cause in writing why sanctions should not be imposed and why she should not be held in contempt of court, as set forth in the Order.By Magistrate Judge Michael J. Watanabe on 2/2/2011.(mjwcd)
December 27, 2010 Opinion or Order Filing 192 Minute Entry for proceedings held before Judge Philip A. Brimmer. Continued Motion Hearing held on 12/27/2010. Taking under advisement 140 Motion to Compel. Taking under advisement 160 Motion for Attorney Fees. Taking under advisement 180 Motion to Seal. (Court Reporter: Janet Coppock) (pabcd)
December 8, 2010 Opinion or Order Filing 171 ORDER granting 126 Motion for Court Order to Plaintiff to Surrender Passport and for Expedited Ruling. Plaintiff Melissa Mellott's United States Passport, which Plaintiff provided to the court on 11/9/2010, shall be placed into the registry of this court, and such passport shall not be returned to Plaintiff until further Order of Court. By Magistrate Judge Michael J. Watanabe on 12/8/2010.(mjwcd)
November 22, 2010 Opinion or Order Filing 157 MINUTE ORDER denying 154 Defendant's Motion for Leave to Present Testimony by Telephone During the Hearing Set for December 21, 2010, by Judge Philip A. Brimmer on 11/22/10.(ebs, )
November 10, 2010 Opinion or Order Filing 147 COURTROOM MINUTES/MINUTE ORDER for proceedings held before Magistrate Judge Michael J. Watanabe: Motion Hearing held on 11/10/2010.Taking under advisement 126 Defendant's Motion for Court Order to Plaintiff to Surrender Passport, and for Exped ited Ruling. Motion Hearing continued to 11/16/2010 01:30 PM in Courtroom A 502 before Magistrate Judge Michael J. Watanabe. Both counsel ordered to subpoena Jason Mellott and subpoena duces tecum passports of six children. All parties and counsel p resent shall appear for the 11/16/2010 01:30 PM hearing. Legal briefs due by 12:00 Noon 11/15/2010. Plaintiff to produce passports for 6 children at hearing 11/16/2010. Original passport / copy of Melissa Mellott shall be SEALED until further order of Court. (Court Reporter: FTR - Ginny Kramer) (mjwcd)
October 29, 2010 Opinion or Order Filing 130 ORDER granting 121 Plaintiff's Motion to Dismiss with prejudice. Plaintiff's complaint is dismissed with prejudice. Judgment shall not enter until Court resolves the collateral issues still pending. Denying as moot 51 Defendant' s Motion to Dismiss. Defendant granted leave to file a separate and updated motion seeking attorney fees and costs on or before 11/22/10. Plaintiff may file response on or before 12/6/10 and defendant may reply on or before 12/13/10. Defendant's motion and other relevant collateral issues will be taken up at the hearing set 12/21/10 at 8:30, by Judge Philip A. Brimmer on 10/29/10.(gmssl, )
October 28, 2010 Opinion or Order Filing 129 ORDER re: 126 MSN Communications, Inc.'s MOTION for Court Order to Plaintiff to Surrender Passport, and for Expedited Ruling. Plaintiff may have until 11/2/10 to respond to Defendant's motion, and Defendant may then have until 11/4/10 to reply, by Magistrate Judge Michael J. Watanabe on 10/28/10. (ebs, )
October 27, 2010 Opinion or Order Filing 128 COURTROOM MINUTES/MINUTE ORDER for proceedings held before Magistrate Judge Michael J. Watanabe: Motion Hearing held on 10/27/2010. Show Cause Hearing set for 12/21/2010 10:30 AM in Courtroom A 502 before Magistrate Judge Michael J. Watanabe. Defen dant's Motion for Attorneys' Fees and Costs 85 is taken under advisement. Motion Hearing set for 12/21/2010 10:30 AM in Courtroom A 502 before Magistrate Judge Michael J. Watanabe. Defendant shall have to and including 11/5/2010 to file any written motion regarding crime fraud exception;Response due by 11/19/2010;Reply due by 11/26/2010. (Court Reporter FTR - Ellen E. Miller) (mjwcd)
October 26, 2010 Opinion or Order Filing 125 MINUTE ORDER Denying 122 Plaintiff's Motion for Reconsideration of the Magistrate Judge's Order Denying Her Motion to Reset the October 27, 2010 Hearing, by Magistrate Judge Michael J. Watanabe on 10/26/2010.(mjwcd)
September 21, 2010 Opinion or Order Filing 105 MINUTE ORDER Denying 88 Defendant MSN Communications, Inc.'s Motion for Order Directing Plaintiff to Consent to Release of Her Social Security File. Denying 91 Defendant MSN Communications, Inc.'s Motion for Leave to Issue Subpoena to Qwest Corporation. By Magistrate Judge Michael J. Watanabe on 9/21/2010.(mjwcd)
July 26, 2010 Opinion or Order Filing 70 ORDER granting 52 MSN Communications, Inc.'s Motion to Stay Discovery and Case Management Deadlines. All Discovery and Case Management Deadlines are stayed until resolution of the pending Motion to Dismiss 51 by this Court. By Magistrate Judge Michael J. Watanabe on 7/26/2010.(mjwcd)
April 27, 2010 Opinion or Order Filing 35 MINUTE ORDER granting 29 Defendant's Motion for Protective Order. Depositions of the six (6) MSN representatives in the Plaintiff's Second Amended Notice of Depositions are vacated, by Magistrate Judge Michael J. Watanabe on 4/27/2010.(mjwcd)
April 15, 2010 Opinion or Order Filing 34 MINUTE ORDER granting 30 Defendant's Motion for Leave to Take a Two-Day Deposition of Plaintiff; Court will allow Defendant a maximum of eleven (11) hours to take Plaintiff's deposition, by Magistrate Judge Michael J. Watanabe on 4/15/2010.(mjwcd)
March 16, 2010 Opinion or Order Filing 24 MINUTE ORDER granting in part and denying in part 16 Defendant MSN Communications, Inc.'s Motion to Compel Supplemental Discovery Responses, by Magistrate Judge Michael J. Watanabe on 3/16/2010.(mjwcd)
February 2, 2010 Opinion or Order Filing 14 MINUTE ORDER: Granting 10 Defendant MSN Communications, Inc.'s Motion to Compel Plaintiff to Comply with Court Order to Provide Consent for Production of Personal Email Accounts. Plaintiff shall provide to Defendant fully executed consent for ms and deliver them to the Defendant's counsel and to Microsoft and to Yahoo, on or before 2/16/2010. Each party shall pay their own attorney fees and costs for this motion. Granting 12 Joint Motion for Entry of Stipulated Protective Order. Stipulated Protective Order is approved as amended in paragraph 15 and made an Order of Court, by Magistrate Judge Michael J. Watanabe on 2/2/2010.(mjwcd)
February 1, 2010 Opinion or Order Filing 15 STIPULATED PROTECTIVE ORDER Entered by Magistrate Judge Michael J. Watanabe on 2/1/2010. (mjwcd )
October 20, 2009 Opinion or Order Filing 3 ORDER Scheduling Conference set for 12/15/2009 09:00 AM in Courtroom A 502 before Magistrate Judge Michael J. Watanabe, by Magistrate Judge Michael J. Watanabe on 10/20/2009. (mjwcd )
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Plaintiff: Melissa Mellott
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