Ward v. Verumen et al

Filing 25

ORDER signed by Magistrate Judge Kendall J. Newman on 3/23/2018 ORDERING within 15 days, the parties shall submit confidential statements as set forth in this order; and the Clerk shall send a copy of this order to ADR Division, Attention: Sujean Park. (cc: Sujean Park)(Yin, K)

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UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT

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FOR THE EASTERN DISTRICT OF CALIFORNIA

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MARCUS WARD,

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No. 2:17-cv-0959 MCE KJN P

Plaintiff,
v.
M. VERUMEN, et al.,

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Defendants.

ORDER REQUESTING CONFIDENTIAL
STATEMENTS RE: CASE SELECTION FOR
PRISONER SETTLEMENT PROGRAM
FIFTEEN-DAY DEADLINE

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Plaintiff is a state prisoner, proceeding pro se and in forma pauperis, in this action filed
pursuant to 42 U.S.C. § 1983.
The parties to this action shall each, no later than fifteen days from the date of the order,

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submit confidential statements as described below. The confidential statements shall not be

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served on the opposing party or filed with the court, but instead, delivered by mail, fax, e-mail or

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personal delivery to the court’s Alternative Dispute Resolution (“ADR”) division at the address,

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fax number, or e-mail address below and marked “Confidential.” Such statements shall be

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limited to five pages and shall include the following:

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1. The party’s assessment of whether the instant action is of the type that would benefit
from a settlement proceeding;
2. The party’s assessment of what factors, if any, will prevent settlement of this matter
prior to trial; and
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3. Any additional information the court may find useful in determining whether to set this
matter for a settlement conference.

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Should the Court determine this action to be appropriate for referral to the Prisoner

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Settlement Program, the Court will set this matter for a settlement conference before a magistrate

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judge or district judge.

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Accordingly, IT IS HEREBY ORDERED that:

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1. Within fifteen days from the date of this order, the parties shall submit confidential

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statements as set forth above; and
2. The Clerk of the Court is directed to send a copy of this order to:

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ADR Division, Attention: Sujean Park
U.S. District Court
501 I Street, Suite 4-200
Sacramento, CA 95814
Fax: [phone]
email: [e-mail]

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Dated: March 23, 2018

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ward0959.adr.kjn

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