On the House Syndication, Inc. v. Federal Express Corp.

ORDER DENYING DEFENDANT’S EX PARTE APPLICATION TO REOPEN DISCOVERY AND TO OBTAIN DISCOVERY FROM CLASS MEMBERS

STIVEN, United States Magistrate Judge.

I. INTRODUCTION

On June 8, 2001, Defendant Federal Express Corp. (“FedEx”) submitted an ex parte application to reopen discovery and to obtain *453discovery from absent class members. Plaintiffs filed a response on June 14, 2001.

II. PROCEDURAL BACKGROUND

On June 25, 1999, Defendant timely removed this action from San Diego Superior Court pursuant to 28 U.S.C. § 1441. Subsequently, on June 30,1999, Defendant filed its answer to Plaintiffs’ complaint. On…