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- ilnd;;1:09-cv-02800_de87 RegisterActionDate "2011-11-03" @default.
- ilnd;;1:09-cv-02800_de87 RegisterActionDescriptionText "MINUTE entry before Honorable Sharon Johnson Coleman:The Court's rulings made during pretrial conference held on 11/2/2011 are as follows: Plaintiffs' motions in limine 85 are granted in part and denied in part; Defendants' motions in limine 87 are granted in part and denied in part. Plaintiffs' motion No. 1 seeking to bar defendants from offering an apology: the motion is granted over objection except that counsel may make generalized references during opening statements or closing arguments. Plaintiffs' motion No. 2 seeking to bar any suggestion that counsel interviewing witnesses is improper: the motion is denied because it is addressed by jury instruction. Plaintiffs' motion No. 3 seeking to bar evidence of E9AD7DD and Merritt B09941C criminal histories: the motion is granted over objection with explanation that the Court will revisit the issue if plaintiffs open the door. Plaintiffs' motion No. 4 seeking to bar certain character evidence of the defendant officers: the motion is granted specifically to prohibit any prolonged or detailed testimony by the officers as to their background, honors, or commendations unless particular to this case. Plaintiffs' motion No. 5 seeking to bar any reference to drug and/or alcohol use by plaintiffs or other witnesses: the motion is granted over objection with explanation that no conclusions may be drawn and arguments must be based on the evidence. Plaintiffs' motion No. 6 seeking to bar reference to plaintiffs' financial status: the motion is granted with no objection. Plaintiffs' motion No. 7 seeking to bar evidence of collateral payment of medical expenses: the motion is granted with no objection. Plaintiffs' motion No. 8 seeking to bar evidence or argument of taxpayer liability or higher taxes: the motion is granted with no objection. Plaintiffs' motion No. 9 seeking to bar evidence of defendants' finances and indemnification: the motion is taken under advisement. Plaintiffs' motion No. 10 seeking to bar testimony and argument of the risks of police work: the motion is granted in part without prejudice with the explanation that argument will be allowed as long as it is appropriate and directed to this particular case. Plaintiffs' motion No. 11 seeking to bar argument that the filing of lawsuits is for financial gain: the motion is granted over objection. Plaintiffs' motion No. 12 seeking to bar argument that photographs of plaintiff's injuries were taken for financial gain: the motion is granted with no objection. Plaintiffs' motion No. 13 seeking to bar argument that "anybody can file a lawsuit": the motion is granted over objection. Plaintiffs' motion No. 14 seeking to bar characterization of plaintiffs' residence as a "High Crime Area": the motion is granted over objection. Plaintiffs' motion No. 15 seeking to bar defendant officers from wearing uniforms and medals: the motion is granted with explanation that only officers appearing as witnesses that are on duty the day they testify and wear uniforms when on duty, may wear the uniform they would ordinarily be wearing. Plaintiffs' motion No. 16 seeking to bar the active participation by defense counsel in courtroom demonstrations: the motion is granted with no objection. Plaintiffs' motion No. 17, mislabeled as 18, seeking to bar evidence or argument of the defendant officers' intent or motive: the Court reserves ruling. Defendants' motion No. 1 seeking to bar any evidence of violations of CPD General Orders, Rules and Regulations: the motion is reserved pending the evidence adduced at trial. Defendants' motion No. 2 seeking to bar any evidence or argument that the City or CPD failed to discipline the defendant officers in this case for alleged misconduct: the motion is granted with no objection. Defendants' motion No. 3 seeking to bar evidence including civilian complaints, lawsuits, Complaint Registers or other disciplinary proceedings pending or past claims against the defendants and any non-defendant police witnesses: the motion is granted over objection. Defendants' motion No. 4 seeking to bar evidence of a "Code of Silence" or a "Blue Wall": the motion is granted over objection with the explanation that plaintiffs may explore the connection between police witnesses and defendants as it relates to bias and prejudice. Defendants' motion No. 5 seeking to bar any evidence or argument regarding other events and allegations of police misconduct in the media or any other forum: the motion is granted with no objection. Defendants' motion No. 6 seeking to bar any evidence or argument regarding the appointment of a new superintendent and other police officials or departments to investigate allegations of police misconduct: the motion is granted with no objection. Defendants' motion No. 7 seeking to bar any argument that the City should be punished or the jury should send a message to the City with the verdict: the motion is granted with no objection. Defendants' motion No. 8 seeking to bar any mention of indemnity: the Court reserves ruling on the motion. Defendants' motion No. 9 seeking to bar the City of Chicago from appearing in the caption, on the verdict form and in the jury instructions: the motion is granted without prejudice. Defendants' motion No. 10 seeking to bar any mention that defense lawyers work for the City of Chicago: the motion is granted with no objection. Defendants' motion No. 11 seeking to bar any mention of how the City of Chicago disciplines, monitors, or controls police officers: the motion is granted with no objection and the explanation that officers can testify as to monitoring on the scene. Defendants motion No. 12 seeking to bar any implication that Chicago Police Department personnel are being paid by the City to appear in court and testify: the motion is granted over objection. Defendants' motion No. 13 seeking to bar any evidence that plaintiff has waited a long time for his day in court: the motion is granted over objection. Defendants' motion No. 14 seeking to bar any lay opinion testimony regarding plaintiffs' injuries: the motion is granted no objection. Defendants' motion No. 15 seeking to bar evidence of plaintiffs' medical bills and hearsay statements of medical providers: the Court reserves ruling.Mailed notice (keg, ) (Entered: 11/03/2011)" @default.
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