Torres v. Gipson et al

Filing 36

ORDER Denying 32 Motion Requesting a Settlement Conference signed by Magistrate Judge Michael J. Seng on 04/09/2018. (Flores, E)

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UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT

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EASTERN DISTRICT OF CALIFORNIA

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JUAN MATIAS TORRES,
Plaintiff,

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Case No. 1:16-cv-01525-LJO-MJS (PC)
ORDER DENYING MOTION REQUESTING A
SETTLEMENT CONFERENCE

v.
(ECF NO. 32)
CONNIE GIPSON, et al.,
Defendants.

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Plaintiff is a state prisoner proceeding pro se and in forma pauperis in this civil

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rights action pursuant to 42 U.S.C. § 1983. Before the Court is Plaintiff’s December 15,

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2017 motion requesting that the matter be set for a settlement conference. (ECF No. 32.)

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Defendants oppose the motion on the ground that their motion to dismiss is presently

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pending before the Court.

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In light of the present posture of the case, the Court concludes that a settlement

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conference would not be productive at the present time. The motion is HEREBY

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DENIED without prejudice.

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IT IS SO ORDERED.

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Dated:
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April 9, 2018

/s/

Michael J. Seng

UNITED STATES MAGISTRATE JUDGE