PRR hearing & writ to disqualify judge

Discussion on scheduling a hearing for summary judgment amidst objections and pending motions regarding judicial disqualification.
Highlights
1. Motion for Summary Judgment in Case 25 CV 16784 (Joe Bong vs. Douglas County School District)
• The hearing on the motion for summary judgment was initially set but could not proceed as planned due to unresolved interim motions and other matters that required attention.
• Judge indicated that they were not prepared to move forward on the summary judgment and decided to reschedule the hearing.
• A new date for the hearing was proposed and finalized as June 16th at 4:15 PM, with the option for remote participation.
2. Objections and Pending Writ for Judge Disqualification
• Joe Bong raised objections regarding the judge's jurisdiction over the case, citing a pending writ to compel the judge's disqualification.
• Bong argued that the denial of the motion for disqualification by Judge Kathleen Johnson was statutorily invalid, as the judge did not challenge the affidavit or transfer the case to a disinterested judge for a hearing.
• Bong emphasized that the motion to disqualify was defective and still pending, with leave to amend within 14 days, and stated that any rulings made by the current judge would be appealed for lack of jurisdiction.
3. Scheduling Conflicts and Availability
• One of the attendees, Mr. Mersereau, mentioned that he was unavailable on June 10th due to a court appearance in Multnomah County but was available on other days that week.
• The final hearing date was adjusted to June 16th at 4:15 PM to accommodate scheduling conflicts, ensuring all parties could attend.
4. Request to Move Forward with the Case
• Mr. Mersereau requested that the court set a date for the hearing on the motion, emphasizing the need to move forward with the case.
• The judge agreed with the sentiment to proceed, despite objections raised by Joe Bong, and finalized the hearing date.
5. Remote Participation for the Hearing
• Joe Bong requested that the hearing be conducted remotely, and the judge confirmed that remote participation would be allowed for the scheduled date.
6. Objections for Appeal
• Joe Bong reiterated objections to the judge's jurisdiction and raised them for the record, stating that these objections would be used for appeal purposes.
• The objections were noted, but the judge maintained the decision to proceed with the case.
Next steps
1. Set the hearing date for June 16th at 4:15 PM and confirm remote participation: Judge (Your Honor)
2. Raise objection for record regarding jurisdiction for appeal: Ms. Bong