Free Motion in Limine - District Court of Connecticut - Connecticut

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IN THE UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT DISTRICT OF CONNECTICUT

_______________________________________ LEWIS C. BROWN Plaintiff vs. EXPERIAN INFORMATION SOLUTIONS INC. Defendant _______________________________________ ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) )

Case No. 3:01CV1967 (RNC)

April 6, 2004

PLAINTIFF'S MOTION IN LIMINE TO DETERMINE ADMISSIBILITY OF EXPERIAN'S DEPOSITION TESTIOMNY

On the eve of trial, the defendant informs counsel it will resist the plaintiff's trial subpoena.

Reasonably concerned on 04/02/04 (in cautious anticipation), plaintiff's counsel identified (and communicated) certain deposition excerpts to be introduced directly into evidence, in accord with FRCP § 32(a)(2) [Testimony of Adverse Party], § 32(a)(3)(E) [Exceptional Circumstance], or (maybe) FRCP §32(a)(3)(B) [100-Mile Limitation]. On 04/02/04 the list was revised in accord with the defendant's response of 04/02/04. The list presently proffered is the 04/03/04 revision.

The defendant now voices a similar intent to object to the introduction of its deposition
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testimony.

The defendant attempts a procedural ambush. Nine days removed from trial, the plaintiff cannot meaningfully prepare his case, without knowledge of the testimony and witnesses he might introduce (absent the defendant's trial participation).

It essence, by procedural gamesmanship, the defendant aims to preclude the plaintiff from introducing any meaningful evidence of the defendant's internal procedures, knowledge or scienter ­ the same evidence that earlier scuttled Experian's attempt at summary judgment. Experian aims to preclude the plaintiff from introducing evidence sufficient to set forth a prima facie case. Victory ­ but not on the merits.

Accordingly, the plaintiff prays that this court issue an immediate ruling speaking to the admissibility of the testimony proffered. A memorandum (with the pertinent transcripts attached) accompanies this motion. The pertinent dialogue therein is boldfaced.

The deposition designations are as follows:

EXCERPTS FROM EXPERIAN'S 30(B)(6) DEPOSITION (KIM HUGHES):

XPN: Pg. 7, L. 2-10 XPN: Pg. 55, L. 24 thru Pg. 56 L. 1-5 XPN: Pg. 58, L. 12 thru P. 59, L. 19
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Topic: Administered Oath Topic: Testifying as Corporate Rep. Topic: XPN Agrees with Expert Report

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XPN: Pg. 63, L. 12 thru Pg. 64 L. 23 XPN: Pg. 66, L 9-24 XPN: Pg. Pg. 75, L. 9 thru Pg. 81, L. 20 XPN: Pg. 84, L 21 thru Pg. 90, L. 5 XPN: Pg. 93, L. 2-13 XPN: Pg. 95, L. 6 thru Pg. 99, L. 9 XPN: Pg. 170, L. 22 thru Pg. 172, L.23 XPN: Pg. 203, L. 3-17 XPN: Pg. 203, L. 18 thru Pg. 204 L. 9

Topic: XPN Agrees with Procedure Manual Topic: Fleet Credit Report Topic: Consumer Requests for Disclosure Topic: Deceptive Experian Form Letter Topic: Deceptive Experian Form Letter Topic: Endless Form Letter Refusals Topic: Explaining Mixed File Risk Factors Topic: Why No Credit Report Produced Topic: Experian Telephone Number

EXCERPTS FROM EXPERIAN'S ANCILLARY 30(B)(6) DEPOSITION (DAVID BROWNE):

BR: Pg. 6, L. 5-12 BR: Pg. 33, L. 17-25 BR: Pg. 98, L. 12 thru 105, L. 1-8 BR: Pg. 105, L. 9 thru Pg. 106, L. 25 BR: Pg. 117, L. 17 thru Pg. 122, L. 14 BR: Pg. 123, L. 22 thru Pg. 124 L. 15

Topic: Administered Oath Topic: Daily Credit Report Volume Topic: Why Plaintiff's File Got Mixed Topic: Social Security Numbers Topic: Why Report Not Produced Topic: Why Did Not Violate FCRA

DOCUMENTS CITED IN TRANSCRIPTS SUPPLEMENTING JTMR EXHIBIT LIST

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Expert Report of David Browne Experian Policies and Procedures Manual, Page 3

EXCERPTS OFFERED IN SUPPORT OF MOTION (BUT NOT FOR USE AT TRIAL)

XPN: Pg. 187,188,190,195,196,199,200
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Topic: Browne Testimony Part of 30B6

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Respectfully Submitted,

________________________________________________________________________ ZENAS ZELOTES, ESQ. Zenas Zelotes LLC // Shaw's Cove 5, Suite 202 // New London CT 06320 Conn. Juris No. 419408 // Fed, Bar No. 23001 Tel: (860) 442-2265 // Fax: (860) 439-0295

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Zenas Zelotes LLC

Shaw's Cove 5, Suite 202 Tel. (860) 442-2265 / Fax. (860) 439-0295

COMMERCIAL LITIGATION & PLANNING

Jones, Day, Reavis & Pogue Attn: Arun Chandra 222 East 41st Street New York, NY 10017-6702

4/6/04

CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE

Zenas Zelotes LLC

Shaw's Cove 5, Suite 202 Tel. (860) 442-2265 / Fax. (860) 439-0295

COMMERCIAL LITIGATION & PLANNING

The undersigned counsel certifies that a copy of the document(s) attached was served upon each addressee by USPS first class mail on the date(s) reflected.

4/6/2004 United States District Court Attn: Clerk of Court 450 Main Street Hartford CT 06103

4/6/04

_____________________________________ ZENAS ZELOTES, ESQ. Zenas Zelotes LLC Shaw's Cove 5, Suite 202 New London CT 06320 Conn. Juris No. 419408 // Fed, Bar No. 23001 Tel: (860) 442-2265 // Fax: (860) 439-0295

Zenas Zelotes LLC
Shaw's Cove 5, Suite 202 Tel. (860) 442-2265 / Fax. (860) 439-0295

COMMERCIAL LITIGATION & PLANNING

United States District Court Attn: Chambers (Chatigny J.) (C. Copy) 450 Main Street Hartford CT 06103 4/6/04