United States of America v. 11880 East Harvard Avenue, Sanger, CA 93657

Filing 73

ORDER to Strike Document 66, to Bar Claimant Carter-Ford's Further Ex Parte Communications, and to Close Action, signed by District Judge Lawrence J. O'Neill on 3/5/12. CASE CLOSED. (Verduzco, M)

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IN THE UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT

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FOR THE EASTERN DISTRICT OF CALIFORNIA

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UNITED STATES OF AMERICA,

CASE NO. CV F 09-1004 LJO GSA

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Plaintiff,

ORDER TO STRIKE DOCUMENT 66, TO
BAR CLAIMANT CARTER-FORD’S
FURTHER EX PARTE COMMUNICATIONS,
AND TO CLOSE ACTION

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vs.
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11880 EAST HARVARD AVENUE,
etc.
Defendants.

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This Court has received and reviewed the parties’ responses to this Court's order on the issues

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of an assertion of In Pro Per representation, striking doc. no. 66, ex parte filings, and unnoticed motions.

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This Court finds that claimant Carter-Ford is represented by counsel and may not file her own

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pleadings that circumvent the in-place legal representation. This Court further finds that the claimant

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Carter-Ford's submission of such pleadings, especially without notice to other parties to the litigation,

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and in an ex parte manner violate the Eastern District Local Rules (131) as well the Federal Rules of

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Civil Procedure, Rule 5.

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This Court strikes the improperly filed pleading, doc. no. 66, and closes this action. Should the

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claimant Carter-Ford violate further rules in this case, she will be subject to an Order to Show Cause In

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Re Contempt, and face severe monetary sanctions.
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Finally, doc. no. 66 will no longer be deemed filed, will only be lodged, and the temporary
sealing order is lifted. This Court denies all relief sought by doc. no. 66.

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IT IS SO ORDERED.
Dated:
66h44d

March 5, 2012

/s/ Lawrence J. O'Neill
UNITED STATES DISTRICT JUDGE

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