(PC) Medina v. Kernan et al

Filing 61

ORDER on Stipulation Granting Relief From Court Reporter Physical Presence Requirement for Depositions Under Fed Rule Civ. P. 28, signed by Magistrate Judge Christopher D. Baker on 11/16/2022. (Marrujo, C)

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UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT

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EASTERN DISTRICT OF CALIFORNIA

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ISAAC JESUS MEDINA ESPINOZA,

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Petitioner,
v.
TIMOTHY TEGTMEYER, et al.,

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Case No. 1:19-cv-00345-ADA-CDB (PC)
ORDER ON STIPULATION GRANTING
RELIEF FROM COURT REPORTER
PHYSICAL PRESENCE
REQUIREMENT FOR DEPOSITIONS
UNDER FED RULE CIV. P. 28

Defendants.
(ECF No. 58)

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On November 15, 2022, the parties filed a stipulation seeking to be relieved of the

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requirement under Federal Rule of Civil Procedure 28 that a court reporter be physically present

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for depositions. (ECF No. 58). Based on the COVID-19-related issues and concerns raised in the

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parties’ stipulation, the Court finds that good cause exists to grant the relief requested.

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Accordingly, IT IS HEREBY ORDERED that a court reporter is not required to be in the

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same physical location as the deponent during their depositions in this case.

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IT IS SO ORDERED.

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Dated:

November 16, 2022

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UNITED STATES MAGISTRATE JUDGE