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Case 1:05-cv-10256-PBS Document 8 Filed 04/11/2005 Page 1 of 1 UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT DISTRICT OF MASSACHUSETTS Todd Bennett Plaintiff CIVIL ACTION NO. 05-10256-PBS V.
Progressive Asset Mgmt. Serv., Inc., et al Defendant ORDER OF REFERENCE FOR ALTERNATIVE DISPUTE RESOLUTION After consultation with counsel and after consideration of the various alternative dispute resolution programs (ADR) available, I find this matter appropriate for ADR and accordingly, refer this case to the ADR program for assignment of the following:
_______ EARLY NEUTRAL EVALUATION
X MEDIATION: A.S.A.P.
SUMMARY JURY TRIAL
_______ MINI-TRIAL
_______ SETTLEMENT CONFERENCE
_______ SPECIAL MASTER
_______ PRIVATE ALTERNATIVE DISPUTE RESOLUTION PROGRAM Upon notification of the time and place designated for the proceeding, counsel are directed to be present with their clients or with appropriate settlement authority and to provide any written documentation which may be required for the particular ADR program. If counsel is engaged on trial or has any scheduling conflict and a continuance becomes necessary, the provider of the ADR program and other counsel should be advised of the conflict immediately.
HON. PATTI B. SARIS
UNITED STATES DISTRICT JUDGE
BY: /s/ Robert C. Alba DEPUTY CLERK DATE: April 11, 2005 CASE CATEGORY Admiralty Civil Rights Copyright/Trademark/Patent ERISA Labor Relations Personal Injury Shareholder Dispute Other Antitrust Contract Environmental FELA Medical Malpractice Product Liability