Free Order on Motion to Amend Pleadings - Rule 15(b) - District Court of Federal Claims - federal

Case 1:07-cv-00006-FMA

Document 15

Filed 11/27/2007

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In The United States Court of Federal Claims
No. 07-006T (Filed: November 27, 2007) __________ PRINCIPAL LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY AND SUBSIDIARIES,

Plaintiff, v. THE UNITED STATES, Defendant. _________ ORDER __________

On May 14, 2007, this case was stayed pending defendant's decision to appeal a related case, Principle Life Insurance Co. v. United States, No. 02-1278T. Although a notice of appeal was filed, the appeal was dismissed by the Federal Circuit on September 4, 2007, based on a stipulation of dismissal. Plaintiff subsequently filed a motion to amend its complaint on September 26, 2007. Defendant filed its response to plaintiff's motion on October 15, 2007, requesting various additional relief. Accordingly, 1. 2. The motion to amend the complaint is hereby GRANTED; On or before November 25, 2007, defendant shall file its response to plaintiff's amended complaint; and The court will consider at a later date whether to consolidate this matter with No. 07-706T.

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IT IS SO ORDERED.

s/ Francis M. Allegra Francis M. Allegra Judge