The Secretary of Veteran Affairs of Washington D.C. v. Paul A. Christian

Filing 13

MINUTES OF SCHEDULING CONFERENCE; PLAINTIFF'S MOTION TO REMAND (DKT. 8 ) held before Judge John A. Kronstadt. The scheduling conference is not held. The Motion will be taken UNDER SUBMISSION on March 30, 2016. If it isdetermined that the Court has jurisdiction, the Scheduling Conference will be rescheduled.Court Reporter: Alex Joko. (ah)

UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT
CENTRAL DISTRICT OF CALIFORNIA
CIVIL MINUTES - GENERAL
Case No.

LA CV16-00056 JAK (AGRx)

Title

The Secretary of Veteran Affairs of Washington D.C. v. Paul A. Christian

Present: The Honorable

Date

March 14, 2016

JOHN A. KRONSTADT, UNITED STATES DISTRICT JUDGE

Andrea Keifer

Alex Joko

Deputy Clerk

Court Reporter / Recorder

Attorneys Present for Plaintiffs:

Attorneys Present for Defendants:

Eric G. Fernandez (via teleconference)

Not Present

Proceedings:

SCHEDULING CONFERENCE
PLAINTIFF’S MOTION TO REMAND (DKT. 8)

The scheduling conference is not held. There is no appearance by or on behalf of Defendant. Moreover,
Defendant has failed to participate in the preparation of the Joint Rule 26(f)/16(b) Report. In light of the
potential issues with respect to jurisdiction as stated on the record, the Court directs Defendant to
respond to the Plaintiff’s Motion to Remand (Dkt. 8) by March 25, 2016. Plaintiff shall file a response no
later than March 30, 2016. The Motion will be taken UNDER SUBMISSION on March 30, 2016. If it is
determined that the Court has jurisdiction, the Scheduling Conference will be rescheduled.
Defendant shall file a declaration under penalty of perjury no later than March 25, 2016, explaining the
reason for his failure to participate in the joint report and failure to appear. The Court will determine
whether to impose sanctions upon review of the declaration. A failure to file the declaration may result in
the dismissal of this action.
Plaintiff’s counsel shall give telephonic notice of this Order to pro se Defendant and file a proof of service
regarding such.

IT IS SO ORDERED.
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Initials of Preparer

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