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Case 1:95-cv-00650-LSM
Alfred Aloisi
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October 31, 2007
Alfred Aloisi v. United States of America
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IN THE UNITED STATES COURT OF FEDERAL CLAIMS
ALFRED
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ALOISI,
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Plaintiffs,
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UNITED STATES OF AMERICA,
No. 95-650L
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Defendants.
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DEPOSITION OF ALFRED ALOISI
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Wednesday, October 31, 2007
9:20 a.m.
Reported By:
CRAI G W. WOOD, RPR, C S R No.9 7 8 9
CRAIG WOOD REPORTING
Redding, California --- (530) 244-0789
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October 31, 2007
Alfred Aloisi v. United States of America
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APPEARANCES
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For the Plaintiffs: FOLEY & LARDNER washington Harbour 3000 K Street, N.W., Suite 500 Washington, DC 20007-5101 (202) 295-4017
BY: LAWRENCE G. McBRIDE
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For the Defendant: DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE Environmental & Natural Resources Division 601 D Street, N.W. Washington, DC 20004 (202) 305-0238
BY: BRUCE K. Trauben
Also Present:
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Thomas Ferrero Hilton Cass
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CRAIG WOOD REPORTING
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October 31, 2007
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EXAMINATION BY:
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EXHIBITS
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BE IT REMEMBERED that on Wednesday, October 31, 2007, commencing at the hour of 9:20 a.m., of said day,
at the offices of Klamath National Forest, 1312 Fairlane
Road, Yreka, California, before me, Craig W. Wood, a
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Certified Shorthand Reporter in and for the State of California, there personally appeared
ALFRED L. ALOISI,
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who, being first duly sworn by me to tell the truth, was
examined and testified as follows:
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BY MR.
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EXAMINATION
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Q.
will
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Alfred
Aloisi.
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And you go by Fred?
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Yes, I do. As you know,
my name
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Bruce Trauben.
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represent the Uni ted States, the defendant in this
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action.
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Yes, Bruce, I've made your acquaintance.
I'll have some questions for you today.
And
just as an overview of what we're going to do today, I 1m
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going to ask you some general questions about the - - who
the plaintiffs are and the status of the plaintiffs.
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CRAIG WOOD REPORTING
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We'll go into the property interest of the plaintiffs.
The knowledge of the owl.
We'll talk about the various
So just to give
components that go into a takings case.
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you an overview of what we'll be discussing.
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Thank you.
And, also, we'll get into your prior
follow-up questions and some
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deposition. I have some discovery responses. A. Very well.
Q.
at torney, Mr. McBride,
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I understand from discussions wi th your
that Mr. Goodman has passed away.
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Yes,
he has.
four years ago.
And do you know when?
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Approximately three,
And I' m
not certain of the exact date.
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When did you learn of his passing?
I would say three years ago.
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Do you know, was it sudden, hi s death?
No.
It was - - I believe his heal th
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deteriorated over a considerable period of time.
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was diabetic and he had other problems, as well.
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Do you know whether his estate is still in
probate?
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I do not know.
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Do you know who is representing his estate?
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EXHIBIT 2
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u.s. Departent of Justice
Environment and Natual Resources Division
bkt 90-1-23-3261
Natral Resources Section
Telephone (202) 305-0238
P.O. Box 663 Ben Franklin Staûon Washington, DC 20044-0663
Facsimile (202) 305-0267
bruce.traube~sdoj.gov
Januar 15,2008
VIA FACSIMILE (202) 672-5399 Lawrence G. McBnde, Esq. Foley & Lardner LLP
Washigton Harbour
3000 K Street, N.W., Suite 500
Washigton, D.C. 20007-5143
Re:
Aloisi v. United States. CFC No. 95-650L
Dear Mr. McBnde:
. This letter is memorialize our agreement (conveyed though an exchange of voice mail messages on Januar 14-15,2008) that Defendant may depose James Kendle, Donad C.
Plaintiff, Donald W. Goodman) and Myron Finelstein afer Februar 1,2008 (the due date for dispositive motions), and that Defendant may supplement its motion papers (whether its opening bnef, response or reply papers) based upon infonnation obtained from those
Goodman (son of
depositions as Defendant deems necessar.
Plaintiffs' understanding of
Please contact me as soon as possible if the statement above is inconsistent with the agreement with respect to the depositions of Kendle, Goodman
Sincerely,
and Finkelstein, or if you have any qliestions or concern.
Bruce K. Trauben Trial Attorney
cc: Wiliam Shapiro