Frank M. Booth, Inc. v. Reynolds Metals Co.

ORDER

LEVI, District Judge.

This matter came on for hearing on December 14, 1990, on the parties’ cross motions for summary judgment. William A. Lichtig Esq., and Todd D. Leras, Esq., appeared as counsel for plaintiff Frank M. Booth, Inc. Anthony C. Diepenbrock, Esq., and Mark H. Harris, Esq., appeared as counsel for defendant Reynolds Metals Company.

I. Procedural Background

In January and February 1990, the parties filed extensive summary judgment briefs, as well as a lengthy “stipulation as to facts without substantial controversy.” The visiting judge previously assigned to this matter, in a…