Case 3:01-cv-01913-DJS
Document 137
Filed 08/25/2008
Page 1 of 1
SETTLEMENT CONFERENCE ORDER A Settlement Conference is scheduled in this case before Judge Thomas P. Smith. Requests to reschedule the conference, including
requests for an earlier date, must be made by motion no later than fourteen (14) days prior to the conference. forth the position of opposing counsel. Counsel shall be accompanied by the appropriate persons with authority to settle, including insurance adjusters. See Nick v. Such motion shall set
Morgan's Foods, 99 F. Supp. 2d 1056, 1062-63 (E.D. Mo. 2000) (attached hereto). Counsel are hereby ORDERED to advise their
respective principals and insurance adjusters of the Nick decision. The parties shall submit ex parte statements not to exceed four (4) pages directly to Chambers Room 258, 450 Main Street, Hartford, CT 06103 no later than two (2) business days before the conference. The ex parte statements may alternatively be faxed to
860-240-3587. The ex parte statements shall discuss the history of settlement negotiations to date, as well as potential resolutions and the parties' confidential settlement positions. Counsel are also ORDERED to confer with the opposing party prior to the settlement conference to attempt to settle the case without judicial intervention. The parties will exchange specific
settlement offers/demands no later than seven (7) days prior to the conference. SO ORDERED /s/ Thomas P. Smith Thomas P. Smith United States Magistrate Judge