Miller v. Rufion, et al

Filing 158

ORDER Requesting Confidential Settlement Statements Re: Case Selection for Prisoner Settlement Program, signed by Judge Barry T. Moskowitz on 8/11/2011. (Marrujo, C)

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UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT

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EASTERN DISTRICT OF CALIFORNIA

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FRESNO DIVISION

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GERALD L. MILLER, JR.,

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CASE NO. 08cv1233 BTM(WMc)
Plaintiff,

Order Requesting Confidential
Settlement Statements Re: Case
Selection for Prisoner Settlement
Program

v.
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O. RUFINO, et al.,
Defendants.

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For purposes of assessing whether this case should be referred for an in-person settlement
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proceeding, the parties to this action must, within ten (10) days from the date of the filing of this
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Order, submit confidential statements as described below. The confidential statements shall not be
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served on the opposing party or filed with the court, but instead, delivered by mail to the address
below, or via email to [e-mail], and marked “Confidential.” Such
statements shall be limited to five (5) pages and shall
indicate the following:
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the party’s assessment of whether the instant action is of the type that would benefit
from an in-person settlement proceeding with a magistrate judge;

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the party’s assessment of when a settlement proceeding would be most productive
in this matter; and

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the party’s assessment of what factors, if any, will prevent settlement of this matter
prior to trial.

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Should the Court determine this action to be appropriate for referral for an in-person settlement

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conference, the Court will issue an appropriate order.

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IT IS SO ORDERED.
DATED: August 11, 2011

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Honorable Barry Ted Moskowitz
United States District Judge

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cc:
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Rosa Morales
ADR Prisoner Settlement Coordinator
United States District Court
312 North Spring Street
Los Angeles, CA 90012

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