Samuels v. Woods, et al

Filing 39

ORDER signed by Magistrate Judge Craig M. Kellison on 07/21/11 ordering defendants' motions for protective orders 28 and 31 are granted. Defendant's request for an extension of time 35 is granted. The parties may conduct discovery consistent with the 04/22/11 scheduling order until 11/28/11. Dispositive motions are due within 90 days after the discovery cut-off date. (Plummer, M)

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IN THE UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT

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FOR THE EASTERN DISTRICT OF CALIFORNIA

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ROBERT E. SAMUELS,

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No. CIV S-10-2689-CMK-P

Plaintiff,
vs.

ORDER

WOODS, et al.,
Defendants.
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Plaintiff, a prisoner proceeding pro se, brings this civil rights action pursuant to

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42 U.S.C. § 1983. Pending before the court are: (1) defendant Walker’s motion for a protective

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order (Doc. 28); (2) defendant Silva’s motion for a protective order (Doc. 31); and (3) defendant

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Baker’s request for an extension of time to respond to discovery (Doc. 35).

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Defendants Walker and Silva seek an order relieving them of any obligation to

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respond to discovery requests propounded by plaintiff pending a ruling on their motion to

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dismiss. Good cause appearing therefor, the motions will be granted. Defendant Baker seeks a

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seven-day extension of time to respond to discovery requests propounded by plaintiff. Good

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cause appearing therefor, this request will also be granted. In light of the foregoing, the court

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will sua sponte amend the April 22, 2011, scheduling order to allow more time for discovery.
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Accordingly, IT IS HEREBY ORDERED that:

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Defendants’ motions for protective orders (Docs. 28 and 31) are granted;

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Defendant’s request for an extension of time (Doc. 35) is granted;

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The parties may conduct discovery consistent with the April 22, 2011,

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scheduling order until November 28, 2011; and

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Dispositive motions are due within 90 days after the discovery cut-off date

above.

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DATED: July 21, 2011
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CRAIG M. KELLISON
UNITED STATES MAGISTRATE JUDGE

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