In Re Downstream Addicks and Barker (Texas) Flood-Control Reservoirs v. United States

Opinion

In the United States Court of Federal Claims Filed: March 2, 2018

IN RE DOWNSTREAM ADDICKS AND BARKER (TEXAS) FLOOD- CONTROL RESERVOIRS Sub-Master Docket No. 17-9002L

THIS DOCUMENT APPLIES TO:

ALL DOWNSTREAM CASES

ORDER

On March 1, 2018, the court convened a telephone status conference, wherein the parties were directed to file, on or before April 12, 2018, a joint status report that includes: (1) a final list of the test properties together with a short statement of why each was selected, the proponent, and whether the property owner is an individual plaintiff or a member of a proposed class action; (2) a proposed discovery plan for jurisdictional and liability issues; and (3) a list of individuals tentatively identified for depositions.

In addition, with the exception of Plaintiffs’ March 20, 20181 deadline to respond to the Government’s February 20, 2018 Motion To Dismiss, the deadlines set forth in Case Management Order No. 3 are suspended until April 13, 2018, at which time, the court will convene a status conference at 10:00 a.m. to be held at the United States District Court for the Southern District of Texas, 515 Rusk Street, Houston, Texas.

IT IS SO ORDERED.

s/ Susan G. Braden Susan G. Braden Chief Judge

1 The court’s docket reflects that March 15, 2018 is the due date for Plaintiffs’ Response, but the court hereby grants Plaintiffs leave to extend that deadline to 5:00 p.m. (EST) on March 20, 2018.