Cole v. Munoz et al

Filing 131

ORDER Submitting 130 Motion for Discovery Sanctions signed by Magistrate Judge Stanley A Boone on 06/03/2013. (Flores, E)

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UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT

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EASTERN DISTRICT OF CALIFORNIA

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JAMES COLE,

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Case No. 1:09-cv-00476-SAB (PC)
Plaintiff,

v.
LIEUTENANT MUNOZ, et al.,

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ORDER SUBMITTING MOTION FOR
DISCOVERY SANCTIONS
(ECF No. 130)

Defendants.

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Plaintiff James Cole (“Plaintiff”), a state prisoner proceeding pro se and in forma
pauperis, filed this civil rights action pursuant to 42 U.S.C. § 1983 on March 13, 2009. On April
2, 2013, this matter proceeded to trial. On April 4, 2013, the Court entered judgment in favor of
the Plaintiff against Defendants Rocha and Blasdell for excessive force only and found that their
conduct was malicious, oppressive, or in reckless disregard for Plaintiff’s rights. The Court
entered judgment in favor of Defendants Munoz and Dicks for excessive force and in favor of
Defendants Munoz, Dicks, Rocha, and Blasdell for retaliation.
On May 31, 2013, Plaintiff filed a motion for discovery sanctions. (ECF No. 130.) This
matter is taken under submission and no further briefing is required by the parties. To the extent
that further briefing is required, the Court will request such information.
IT IS SO ORDERED.

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Dated:

June 3, 2013

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UNITED STATES MAGISTRATE JUDGE

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