aPriori Technologies, Inc. v. Charles Jerome Broquard et al

Filing 54

(IN CHAMBERS) ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE RE: AN ORDER OF CONTEMPT AND SANCTIONS FOR NON APPEARANCE BY DEFENDANT FIELD by Magistrate Judge Karen L. Stevenson. The Court scheduled a settlement conference in this matter for May 31, 2017 at 9:30 a.m. Pursuant to the Court's Order Setting Settlement Conference (Dkt. No. 40) and a follow-up email from the courtroom deputy clerk sent to all parties, all named parties were required to attend. Notwithstanding the Court's order, pro per defendant Reid D. Field did not appear. Accordingly, on or before Wednesday, June 7, 2017 defendant Field is ordered to show cause in writing why he should not be found in contempt and/or sanctioned for failure to appear. A hearing on the order to show cause is set for Tuesday, June 28, 2017 at 9:00 a.m. (SEE ORDER FOR FURTHER INFORMATION) (gr)

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

CV-16-9561-JAK (KSx)

Title

aPriori Technologies, Inc. v. Charles Jerome Broquard, et al

Present: The Honorable:

Date: May 31, 2017

Karen L. Stevenson, United States Magistrate Judge

Roxanne Horan-Walker
Deputy Clerk

N/A
Court Reporter / Recorder

Attorneys Present for Plaintiffs:

Attorneys Present for Defendants:

Proceedings: (IN CHAMBERS) ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE RE: AN ORDER OF
CONTEMPT AND SANCTIONS FOR NON APPEARANCE BY DEFENDANT FIELD
The Court scheduled a settlement conference in this matter for May 31, 2017 at 9:30 a.m.
Pursuant to the Court’s Order Setting Settlement Conference (Dkt. No. 40) and a follow-up email
from the courtroom deputy clerk sent to all parties, all named parties were required to attend.
Notwithstanding the Court’s order, pro per defendant Reid D. Field did not appear.
At the settlement conference, defendant Charles Broquard stated that he was attending
the settlement conference as defendant Field’s representative. However, the Court notes that the
Honorable John A. Kronstadt, expressly informed the parties that “[a] self-represented party
must appear at all hearings, and may not have another person who is not an attorney who has
appeared in the action, represent him or her.” (See Dkt. No. 36 (emphasis added).)
Accordingly, on or before Wednesday, June 7, 2017 defendant Field is ordered to show
cause in writing why he should not be found in contempt and/or sanctioned for failure to appear.
Defendant Field shall file a declaration of no more than two (2) pages, signed under penalty of
perjury setting forth the reason for his failure to appear at the settlement conference on May 31,
2017. A hearing on the order to show cause is set for Tuesday, June 28, 2017 at 9:00 a.m. A
failure to file the declaration will likely result in the issuance of an order of contempt and/or the
imposition of sanctions.
IT IS SO ORDERED.

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

CV-16-9561-JAK (KSx)

Date: May 31, 2017

Title

aPriori Technologies, Inc. v. Charles Jerome Broquard, et al
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Initials of Preparer

Cc: Hon. John A. Kronstadt

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