Thomas v. Wilber et al

Filing 132

ORDER Requiring Steve Whitworth, Esquire, to SHOW CAUSE why sanctions should not be imposed against him, signed by Magistrate Judge Sheila K. Oberto on 3/23/15. 7-Day Deadline. (Verduzco, M)

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UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT

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EASTERN DISTRICT OF CALIFORNIA

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JASON LATRELL THOMAS,
Plaintiff,

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v.

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ORDER REQUIRING STEVE
WHITWORTH, ESQUIRE, TO SHOW
CAUSE WHY SANCTIONS SHOULD
NOT BE IMPOSED AGAINST HIM

M. WILBER, et al.,

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Case No. 1:10-cv-00006-SKO (PC)

Defendants.
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The Court appointed counsel to represent Plaintiff Jason Thomas on September 22, 2014.

17 This action is set for a telephonic trial confirmation hearing on May 6, 2015, and for a jury trial on
18 June 2, 2015. Pursuant to the amended scheduling order filed on December 19, 2014, Plaintiff’s
19 counsel was required to file an amended pretrial statement on or before March 16, 2015.
20 Plaintiff’s counsel failed to comply and on March 17, 2015, the Court issued an order requiring
21 compliance by March 20, 2015. Plaintiff’s counsel again failed to comply.
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Accordingly, Steve Whitworth, Esquire, is HEREBY ORDERED to show cause within

23 seven (7) days why sanctions in the amount of $500.00 should not be imposed against him for
24 failing to comply with the Court’s orders.
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IT IS SO ORDERED.
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Dated:

March 23, 2015

/s/ Sheila K. Oberto
UNITED STATES MAGISTRATE JUDGE

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