Minute Entry for Settlement Conference proceedings held on 2/6/2025 before Magistrate Judge James R. Cho. Appearances by Michael Kimm for plaintiff; Roger N. Schumann for defendant Hyun Kim. Plaintiff Hyunjung Ki and defendant Hyun Kim also participated. Parties are far apart on settlement. Parties encouraged to discuss settlement privately.By 3/6/2025, parties shall file an amended joint pretrial order in accordance with the Individual Practices and Rules of District Judge Allyne R. Ross.

The case involving plaintiff Hyunjung Ki and defendant Hyun Kim remains active following a settlement conference on February 6, 2025, before Magistrate Judge James R. Cho. Attorneys Michael Kimm and Roger N.

Schumann represented the plaintiff and defendant, respectively. Both parties appeared along with their counsel but remained far apart on settlement terms. The court encouraged the parties to continue private settlement discussions despite the gap.

The court set a deadline of March 6, 2025, for the parties to file an amended joint pretrial order. This filing must comply with the Individual Practices and Rules of District Judge Allyne R. Ross.

The amended order is intended to address deficiencies identified in the previously filed joint pretrial order, docket number 91. The deficiencies were significant enough to require correction before the case can proceed to trial preparation.

No trial date or assigned district judge has been announced yet. The case appears to be in the late pretrial phase, with the court pushing the parties to finalize their joint pretrial submissions. The settlement conference did not narrow the parties’ differences, indicating the case may proceed to trial unless a private resolution emerges.

The docket number and court have not been disclosed publicly, limiting insight into the underlying claims or procedural posture beyond the settlement conference and pretrial order requirements. The Zoom and Cisco recordings of the settlement conference were noted in the minute entry, suggesting the court is maintaining a detailed record of the proceedings.

The next key step is the submission of the amended joint pretrial order by March 6, 2025. This filing will clarify the issues for trial and reflect any progress or continued disputes between the parties. The court’s review of this order will determine whether the case advances toward trial scheduling or if further settlement efforts are warranted.