Johnson et al v. The City of Vallejo et al

Filing 18

STIPULATION and ORDER signed by Judge John A. Mendez on 2/24/14 ORDERING the related cases be consolidated pursuant to Federal Rules of Civil Procedure 42 for all purposes, including trial. (Becknal, R)

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CLAUDIA QUINTANA
City Attorney, SBN 178613
BY: KELLY J. TRUJILLO
Deputy City Attorney, SBN 244286
CITY OF VALLEJO, City Hall
555 Santa Clara Street, P.O. Box 3068
Vallejo, CA 94590
Tel: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
MARK A. JONES, SBN 96494
KRISTEN K. PRESTON, SBN 125455
JONES & DYER
A Professional Corporation
1800 J Street
Sacramento, CA 95811
Tel: [phone]
Fax: [phone]

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Attorneys for Defendants City of Vallejo, Officer Dustin B. Joseph,
Officer Sean G. Kenney and Vallejo Chief of Police Joseph M. Kreins

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IN THE UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT
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EASTERN DISTRICT OF CALIFORNIA
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JOSEPH L. JOHNSON, an individual,
CYNTHIA A. MITCHELL, an individual,
and as successor-in-interest and personal
representative of decedent MARIO D.S.M.
ROMERO,

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Case No.: 2:13-CV-01072-JAM-KJN
(Related to Case No.: 2:13-CV-02060JAM-KJN)
STIPULATION AND ORDER
CONSOLIDATING ACTIONS

Plaintiffs,
[F.R.C.P. 42]

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vs.

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THE CITY OF VALLEJO, a municipality
and charter city, POLICE OFFICER
DUSTIN B. JOSEPH, an individual,
POLICE OFFICER SEAN G. KENNEY,
an individual, VALLEJO CHIEF OF
POLICE JOSEPH M. KREINS, an
individual and DOES 1-5, inclusive,

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Defendants.

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TO BE CONSOLIDATED WITH
(Romero, et al. v. The City of Vallejo, et al
Case No.: 2:13-CV-02060-JAM-KJN)

Honorable John A. Mendez

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WHEREAS, the court has issued an order relating these cases (see Docket No. 15); and

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WHEREAS, the related cases arise from the same incident and call for determination of the

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same factual and legal issues; and
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STIPULATION AND [PROPOSED] ORDER CONSOLIDATING ACTIONS

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WHEREAS, plaintiff Mitchell in case number 2:13-CV-01072-JAM-KJN and Romero,

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plaintiff in the related case, each claim to be the sole surviving heir of Mario Romero with respect

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to survivor claims alleged on Romero’s behalf and wrongful death claims on their own behalf; and

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WHEREAS, pursuant to statute, in California individuals with standing to pursue survival

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actions are expressly limited to the duly appointed personal representative of the decedent’s estate

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or, if none, decedent’s successor-in-interest (California Code of Civil Procedure section 377.30) and

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wrongful death actions in California are similarly controlled by statute, standing is limited pursuant

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to California Code of Civil Procedure section 377.60 and an action for wrongful death is a “single

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joint individual action”; and

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WHEREAS, if the related cases are heard and decided separately inconsistent verdicts may
result,

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THE PARTIES HEREBY STIPULATE AND AGREE that, subject to court approval, the

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related cases be consolidated pursuant to Federal Rules of Civil Procedure 42 for all purposes,

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including trial.

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Dated: February 21, 2014

BOWLES & VERNA LLP

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By: /s/ Lawrence D. Goldberg
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MICHAEL P. VERNA
LAWRENCE D. GOLDBERG
Attorneys for Plaintiffs JOSEPH L. JOHNSON
and CYNTHIA A. MITCHELL, individually
and as successor-in-interest and personal
representative of decedent MARIO D. S. M.
ROMERO

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STIPULATION AND [PROPOSED] ORDER CONSOLIDATING ACTIONS

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Dated: February 21, 2014

THE HALEY LAW OFFICES, P.C.

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By: /s/ Matthew D. Haley
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MATTHEW D. HALEY
FULVIO F. CAJINA
Attorneys for Plaintiffs NXXXXXX RXXXXX,
a minor, by and through her guardian ad litem,
NATASHA STEPHENS, individually and
Successor in Interest to Decedent MARIO
ROMERO; CYNQUITA MARTIN,
individually and as guardian ad litem for
DXXXXX MXXXXX, and DXXXXX
MXXXXX, both minors,; AHN KHE HARRIS,
individually; and AHN LOC HARRIS,
individually

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DATE: February 21, 2014

CITY OF VALLEJO ATTORNEY

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By: /s/ Kelly Trujillo
CLAUDIA QUINTANA
KELLY TRUJILLO
Attorneys for Defendants City of
Vallejo, Officer Dustin B. Joseph,
Officer Sean G. Kenney and Vallejo
Chief of Police Joseph M. Kreins

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DATE: February 21, 2014

JONES & DYER

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By: /s/ Mark A. Jones
MARK A. JONES
KRISTEN K. PRESTON
Attorneys for Defendants City of
Vallejo, Officer Dustin B. Joseph,
Officer Sean G. Kenney and Vallejo
Chief of Police Joseph M. Kreins

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STIPULATION AND [PROPOSED] ORDER CONSOLIDATING ACTIONS

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ORDER

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IT IS SO ORDERED
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DATED: 2/24/2014
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/s/ John A. Mendez_______
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John A. Mendez
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U. S. District Court Judge
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