Bossier’s compass points toward the November trial:
…partial summary judgment…will streamline the presentation of the case and clarify the issues for the jury.
Judge Walker’s recent Agreed Order, on the other hand, gives Bossier a map – leading me to conclude there are times when:
if you don’t give State Farm an inch, the Company will give you a mile.
Of course, there is also the distinct possibility of Judge Senter’s Order modifying the related portion of an earlier Order of Magistrate Judge Walker had something to do with that:
This cause of action is between Plaintiff and Defendant arising under a direct contractual relationship, with Defendant owing Plaintiff certain obligations, including the implied duty of good faith and fair dealing, and the legal responsibility to fairly investigate and evaluate his claims and respond appropriately.
Whatever the reason, the outcome was clear – Bossier’s counsel and counsel for State Farm were able to reach an agreement:
after referral from the District Court regarding the production of other State Farm claim files near the Bossier property, and the Court having discussed same with the parties, and now being advised that the parties have reached an agreement as to the appropriate area from which the other claim files will be selected now enters this Agreed Order.
The appropriate area agreed to by the parties is bordered on the west by Sharon Hills Drive; north by Brasher Road; and east by Waters View Drive. The northern shore of the Back Bay of Biloxi provides the border to the south.
Judge Walker’s Order indicates he also set some boundaries:
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