Plata et al v. Schwarzenegger et al

Filing 2542

ORDER re: 2534 Plaintiffs' Emergency Motion for Discovery. Signed by Judge Thelton E. Henderson on 02/19/13. (tehlc3, COURT STAFF) (Filed on 2/19/2013) Modified on 2/19/2013 (tmi, COURT STAFF).

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IN THE UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT

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FOR THE NORTHERN DISTRICT OF CALIFORNIA

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MARCIANO PLATA, et al.,

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Plaintiffs,
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For the Northern District of California

United States District Court

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EDMUND G. BROWN JR., et al.,

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NO. C01-1351 TEH
ORDER RE: PLAINTIFFS’
FEBRUARY 14, 2013 MOTION
FOR DISCOVERY

Defendants.

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This matter came before the Court on February 19, 2013, on Plaintiffs’ motion for

15 discovery. Because Defendants’ consultants are in town this week and time is of the essence,
16 the Court issues its rulings now, with a more complete order to follow. For reasons that will
17 be explained by subsequent order, IT IS HEREBY ORDERED that:
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1. Plaintiffs’ motion to re-open discovery is GRANTED to allow Plaintiffs an

19 opportunity to prepare for a potential termination motion at the same time as Defendants.
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2. Plaintiffs’ motion to accompany Defendants’ consultants on their prison visits is

21 GRANTED. All counsel will be permitted to accompany all consultants and experts on
22 prison tours, but opposing counsel shall not be permitted to participate or listen in on any
23 communications between retained consultants and experts and their counsel, or between
24 consultants and experts retained by the same party.
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3. Plaintiffs’ oral motion to participate in meetings between Defendants’ consultants

2 and the Receiver’s executive staff is DENIED. Both parties’ consultants and counsel may
3 communicate with the Receiver’s executive staff without the presence of opposing counsel.
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5 IT IS SO ORDERED.
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7 Dated: 02/19/13
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THELTON E. HENDERSON, JUDGE
UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT

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For the Northern District of California

United States District Court

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