Newcal Industries, Inc. et al v. Ikon Office Solutions, Inc., et al

Filing 192

ORDER REFERRING MOTION FOR SANCTIONS to Judge Beeler. Signed by Judge Jeffrey S. White on October 16, 2012. (jswlc3, COURT STAFF) (Filed on 10/16/2012)

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IN THE UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT

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FOR THE NORTHERN DISTRICT OF CALIFORNIA
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NEWCAL INDUSTRIES, INC., et al.,

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Plaintiffs,

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v.
IKON OFFICE SOLUTIONS, et al.

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For the Northern District of California

United States District Court

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No. C 04-2776-JSW
No. C 10-5974-JSW

ORDER REFERRING MOTION
FOR SANCTIONS TO
MAGISTRATE JUDGE BEELER

Defendants.

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GLOBAL SERVICES, LLC, et al.,
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Plaintiffs,
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v.
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IKON OFFICE SOLUTIONS, et al.,
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Defendants.
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On October 12, 2012, Defendants, IKON Office Solutions, Inc. and General Electric

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Capital Services, Inc., filed a Motion for Sanctions Against Plaintiff Newcal Industries, Inc. for

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Spoilation of Evidence. Although Defendants take the position that the motion does not qualify

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as a discovery dispute, Defendants’ motion does pertain to Newcal’s conduct during discovery.

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Accordingly, pursuant to Northern District Civil Local Rule 72-1, the Court finds it appropriate

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to refer the motion to Judge Beeler in the first instance, either for resolution or, if needed, for

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purposes of preparing a report and recommendation.

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Accordingly, the Court vacates the hearing scheduled for January 11, 2013.

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It is FURTHER ORDERED that the briefing schedule triggered by the filing of the
motion shall remain in place, unless Judge Beeler orders otherwise.

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IT IS SO ORDERED.
Dated: October 16, 2012
JEFFREY S. WHITE
UNITED STATES DISTRICT JUDGE

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cc:
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Magistrate Judge Beeler
Lashanda Scott
Magistrate Referral Clerk

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For the Northern District of California

United States District Court

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