§ 13-21-1106 — Stay of proceedings pending motion to dismiss

Colorado § 13-21-1106

• Jurisdiction: Colorado
• Title 13: Courts
• Art.: Damages

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(1) In any action
brought against a manufacturer, packer, distributor, carrier, holder, or seller of a
food for claims related to the long-term consumption of food, all proceedings
including but not limited to discovery shall be stayed during the pendency of a
motion to dismiss unless the court finds for good cause shown on the motion of any
party that limited discovery is necessary to preserve evidence or to prevent undue
prejudice to the movant.

(2) During a stay of discovery, unless otherwise ordered by the court, any
party in the case, including any plaintiff and any defendant that has been properly
served with the complaint, shall preserve all documents, data compilations
including but not limited to electronically recorded data and electronically stored
data, and tangible objects that are in the custody or control of such party and that
are relevant to the allegations in the complaint as though a request for production
of those documents and things had been served pursuant to court rule.

Legislative History

Source: L. 2004: Entire part added, p. 761, � 1, effective May 17.