MEMORANDUM ORDER DENYING 52 Motion for Expedited Discovery Conference and to Compel the Deposition of Derek Smith. Signed by Judge Richard D. Bennett on 4/2/2026. (hmls, Deputy Clerk)

The court denied a motion seeking an expedited discovery conference and to compel the deposition of Derek Smith. Judge Richard D. Bennett issued the memorandum order on April 2, 2026.

The motion, labeled as number 52, requested faster court intervention to resolve discovery disputes and force Smith to appear for a deposition. The judge rejected this request, maintaining the standard discovery schedule and declining to compel Smith's testimony at this stage.

The case remains active but has not disclosed the parties involved, the underlying claims, or the court where it is pending. No additional filings or rulings have clarified the context or stakes of this dispute. Juryvine is monitoring the docket for new developments that could shed light on the case's subject matter or procedural posture.

The denial suggests the court sees no urgent need to accelerate discovery or impose sanctions related to Smith's deposition. Without further details on the parties or claims, the impact of this ruling is limited to procedural control over discovery timing.

The case awaits more substantive filings or motions that could move it forward or reveal the issues in dispute.