Case 9:08-cv-80893-KAM Document 168 Entered on FLSD Docket 06/28/2010 Page 3 of 4
Doe v. Epstein CASE NO.: 08-CIV-80893-MARRA/JOHNSON Page 3
believes that a settlement conference or mediation is in the best interest of both parties to attempt resolution. There is no prejudice to either party.
7. Therefore, Defendant requests the Court issue an order directing the parties to attend a Setilement Conference before Magistrate Judge Johnson or that the Court direct the parties to attend a further mediation before July 1, 2010. Both Magistrate Judge Johnson and Rodney Romano (as the mediator in this case) are very familiar with the particular case and other claims that were asserted.
8. Defendant’s Counsel has spoken with the secretary for the mediator, Rodney Romano, and she believes that he would be able to schedule a 2-3 hour mediation on short notice this week.
WHEREFORE, Defendant, JEFFREY EPSTEIN respectfully requests the Court to enter an Order directing the parties to attend a Settlement Conference before Magistrate Judge Linnea R. Johnson, or in the alternative, a mediation on or before July 1, 2010.
Rule 7.1 Certification
I hereby certify that counsel has communicated by telephone with Plaintiff's counsel in a good faith effort to resolve the issues set forth herein. Plaintiff's position is that the parties have already complied with the mediation requirements.
By: s/Robert D. Critton, Jr. Robert D, Critton, Jr.
Michael J. Pike Attorneys for Defendant Epstein
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