it is clear that Epstein has met the elements of St. Paul Fire necessary for this Court to enter a stay: 1. E

dicial Circuit Court, Palm Beach County). When an ongoing criminal investigation exists, courts have granted motions to stay civil proceedings. In St. Paul Fire and Marine Insurance Company v. U.S., 24 CI.Ct 513 (1991), the court held that staying a civil action for 6-9 months was reasonable in light of a pe

dicial Circuit Court, Palm Beach County). When an ongoing criminal investigation exists, courts have granted motions to stay civil proceedings. In St. Paul Fire and Marine Insurance Company v. U.S., 24 CI.Ct 513 (1991), the court held that staying a civil action for 6-9 months was reasonable in light of a pe

mpanion case are closed). Here, Epstein is not required to "contemplate an in haec verba iron-clad comparison of separate issues by direct proof." St. Paul Fire and Marine Insurance Company v. U.S., 24 CI.Ct at 516. Instead, a reading of the complaint, the NPA (in camera), the pleadings in support of and ag