Chatman v. Tyner, et al

Filing 174

ORDER DENYING 151 Plaintiff's Motion for Settlement Conference signed by Chief Judge Anthony W. Ishii on 2/9/2010. (Jessen, A)

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 IN THE UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT FOR THE 10 EASTERN DISTRICT OF CALIFORNIA 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 Plaintiff Charles Chapman is proceeding with a prisoner civil rights action. This action is proceeding to trial on the following claims: (1) A First Amendment retaliation claim arising out of Plaintiff's placement in the SHU; (2) An Eighth Amendment claim in which Plaintiff alleges Defendant exposed him to freezing temperatures; and (3) An Eighth Amendment claim stemming from Plaintiff's placement and retention in a flooded cell. Local Rule 270 (a) provides that a "settlement conference shall be held in all actions unless otherwise ordered by the Court on objection of a party or for other good cause." In this action, Plaintiff is incarcerated and Defendants' and their attorneys are located great distances from Plaintiff. At this time, Plaintiff has submitted a settlement demand to Defendants. Given the logistical concerns present in this case, the court will not require a court settlement ) ) Plaintiff, ) ) v. ) ) SERGEANT C. TYNER, et al., ) ) Defendants. ) ____________________________________) CHARLES CHATMAN, 1:03-CV-6636 AWI SMS P ORDER DENYING MOTION FOR SETTLEMENT CONFERENCE (Document #151)

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conference unless at least one Defendant expresses an interest in a settlement conference. If any Defendant is interested in a court assisted settlement conference, they should contact the chambers of Magistrate Judge Sandra M. Snyder and a settlement conference will be arranged. Accordingly, Plaintiff's motion for a court ordered settlement conference is DENIED.

IT IS SO ORDERED. Dated: 0m8i78 February 9, 2010 /s/ Anthony W. Ishii CHIEF UNITED STATES DISTRICT JUDGE

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