Equitable Resources, Inc.
Volume 143 · 143 F.T.C. 858
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Equitable Resources, Inc., 143 F.T.C. 858 (2007). Consumer Law Library, https://consumerlawlibrary.org/decisions/v143-0025
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IN THE MATTER OF EQUITABLE RESOURCES, INC. ET AL.
Docket No. 9322 – Order, May 24, 2007 ORDER STAYING DISCOVERY Respondents filed a “Motion to Remove Matter from Adjudication” with the Commission on May 16, 2007. Yesterday, Complaint Counsel filed a “Motion to Stay Complaint Counsel’s Discovery Obligations Pending Resolution of Respondents’ Motion to Remove Matter From Adjudication.” Absent an order staying discovery, both parties are obligated under the Commission’s April 24, 2007, Scheduling Order to respond today to any discovery requests made before the Scheduling Order was entered.
According to Complaint Counsel’s Motion to Stay, Respondents have stated that they intend to object to Complaint Counsel’s discovery requests on the basis of res judicata, and that they do not intend to produce responsive materials at this time. Complaint Counsel’s motion also expresses concern about unfair advantage if they unilaterally produce discoverable materials, and they argue that the Commission’s resolution of Respondents’ Motion to Remove may resolve many of the same issues likely to be raised by Respondents’ forthcoming objections. Accordingly, IT IS HEREBY ORDERED that all discovery in this case be stayed pending the Commission’s resolution of Respondents’ Motion to Remove Matter from Adjudication. By the Commission.
EQUITABLE RESOURCES, INC. ET AL. 859 Interlocutory Orders, etc.