Stevenson v. Kellums et al

Filing 36

ORDER STAYING ACTION Pending Completion of Settlement Conference, signed by Magistrate Judge Dennis L. Beck on 4/16/2012. Settlement Conference set for 5/16/2012 at 10:00 AM in Courtroom 9 (DLB) before Magistrate Judge Dennis L. Beck. (Jessen, A)

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UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT

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EASTERN DISTRICT OF CALIFORNIA

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STEVIE STEVENSON,

CASE NO. 1:10-cv-01401-AWI-DLB PC

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Plaintiff,

ORDER STAYING ACTION PENDING
COMPLETION OF SETTLEMENT
CONFERENCE

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v.
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B. KELLUMS, et al.,

ORDER SETTING SETTLEMENT
CONFERENCE

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Defendants.
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May 16, 2012 at 10:00 a.m. before the
Honorable Dennis L. Beck

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Plaintiff Stevie Stevenson (“Plaintiff”) is a prisoner in the custody of the California

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Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation. Plaintiff is proceeding pro se in this civil rights

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action pursuant to 42 U.S.C. § 1983. This action is proceeding against Defendant B. Kellums for

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retaliation in violation of the First Amendment and excessive force in violation of the Eighth

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Amendment.

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On April 13, 2012, the parties filed a stipulation, agreeing to enter settlement

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negotiations. Based on the stipulation, the Court will set this matter for a settlement conference.

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Plaintiff is currently incarcerated at Centinela State Prison in Imperial, California, which is over

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400 miles from this Court. Defendant’s counsel is located in Sacramento, California, which is

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over 150 miles from this Court. To save on possibly unnecessary travel expenses, the Court will

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grant the parties the opportunity to appear remotely, either by telephonic or video conference.

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Accordingly, it is HEREBY ORDERED that:

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This case is set for a settlement conference on May 16, 2012, at 10:00 a.m.
before United States Magistrate Judge Dennis L. Beck;

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The parties are directed to provide confidential settlement conference statements
to the Honorable Dennis L. Beck no later than May 9, 2012;

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Defendant’s counsel will be required to arrange for Plaintiff’s participation in the

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settlement conference. Defendant’s counsel is to notify the Court of the method

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of conference (telephonic or video) within fourteen (14) days from the date of

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service of this order. Defendant’s counsel may contact the Court for any

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logistical concerns regarding arranging a video conference at [phone];

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Defendant’s counsel and a person with full and unlimited authority to negotiate

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and enter into a binding settlement on Defendant’s behalf shall appear at the

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settlement conference;

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Those in attendance must be prepared to discuss the claims, defenses, and

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damages. The failure of any counsel, party, or authorized person subject to this

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order to appear may result in the imposition of sanctions. In addition, the

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conference will not proceed and will be reset to another date; and

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This action is stayed pending the completion of the settlement conference.

IT IS SO ORDERED.

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Dated:
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April 16, 2012

/s/ Dennis L. Beck
UNITED STATES MAGISTRATE JUDGE

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