Centre for Neuro Skills v. Blue Cross of California et al

Filing 43

ORDER signed by District Judge Lawrence J. O'Neill on 12/12/2013 granting 42 Request for Stay. Case stayed. (Filing Deadline set for 1/13/2014 to file dismissal). (Lundstrom, T)

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TEL: [phone] • FAX: [phone]

1875 CENTURY PARK EAST, SUITE 1600

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA 90067-2517

UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT

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HOOPER, LUNDY & BOOKMAN, P.C.

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EASTERN DISTRICT OF CALIFORNIA

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SACRAMENTO DIVISION

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12 CENTRE FOR NEURO SKILLS,
Plaintiff,

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vs.

15 BLUE CROSS OF CALIFORNIA
DBA ANTHEM BLUE CROSS;
16 ANTHEM BLUE CROSS LIFE AND
17 HEALTH INSURANCE COMPANY;
HEALTHCOMP; SANTA ROSA
18 RANCHERIA TACHI PALACE
HOTEL & CASINO; SANTA ROSA
19 RANCHERIA TACHI PALACE
HOTEL & CASINO TRIBAL
20 MEMBER HEALTH CARE PLAN;
21 and DOES 1 through 10, inclusive
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CASE NO. 13-CV-00743-LJO-JLT
ORDER GRANTING REQUEST
FOR STAY
Compl. Filed:
FAC Filed:

May 17, 2013
November 4, 2013

Hon. Lawrence J. O’Neil

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COURT LANGUAGE ADDED TO PROPOSED ORDER

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1151037.1

[PROPOSED] ORDER GRANTING REQUEST FOR STAY

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ORDER GRANTING REQUEST FOR STAY

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WHEREAS, Plaintiff Centre for Neuro Skills (“CNS”), and Defendants Blue
Cross of California d/b/a Anthem Blue Cross and Anthem Blue Cross Life and
Health Insurance Company (“Anthem Blue Cross”), and HealthComp (collectively
“Parties”) have submitted, through their counsel of record, a Notice of Settlement
and Request for Stay.

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settlement discussions to attempt to resolve their disputes, and have now reached a
tentative settlement agreement (the “Agreement”) in principle which would call for
the dismissal of this action with prejudice as to all remaining claims.

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WHEREAS, the Parties have requested a stay of this action for thirty (30)
days to allow the Parties to focus their efforts on finalizing the Agreement.

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THEREFORE, good cause appearing therefor, the Court hereby orders that:

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1. This action shall be stayed for thirty (30) days from the entry of this Order.

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WHEREAS, the Parties state that they have been engaged in informal

2. If the action is not dismissed within thirty (30) days from the entry of this
Order, the Parties shall file a joint status report no later than January 13, 2014 to
inform the Court of the status of the action.
3. The January 7, 2014 hearing on defendant HealthComp's motion to
dismiss is vacated and subject to resetting if settlement is not completed.
This Court ADMONISHES the parties and their counsel to use their best
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[PROPOSED] ORDER GRANTING REQUEST FOR STAY

1 efforts to complete settlement and they are subject to sanctions for failure to do so.
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Dated:

/s/ Lawrence J. O’Neill

December 12, 2013

UNITED STATES DISTRICT JUDGE

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LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA 90067-2517

HOOPER, LUNDY & BOOKMAN, P.C.

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[PROPOSED] ORDER GRANTING REQUEST FOR STAY