Johnson et al v. The County of Contra Costa et al

Filing 32

ORDER DENYING STIPULATED REQUEST TO EXTEND EXPERT DISCOVERY DEADLINES. Signed by Judge Alsup on June 25, 2010. (whalc1, COURT STAFF) (Filed on 6/25/2010)

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 LANCE JOHNSON, JOSEPHINE ANADOLA JOHNSON, AND ARTHUR LEE, Plaintiffs, v. COUNTY OF CONTRA COSTA, SHERIFF WARREN RUPF, in his individual and official capacities, CITY OF ANTIOCH, ANTIOCH POLICE CHIEF JAMES HYDE, in his individual and official capacities, and DOES 1 through 100, Defendants. / No. C 09-01241 WHA IN THE UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT FOR THE NORTHERN DISTRICT OF CALIFORNIA

United States District Court

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For the Northern District of California

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ORDER DENYING STIPULATED REQUEST TO EXTEND EXPERT DISCOVERY DEADLINES

The parties have resubmitted their stipulated request to extend expert discovery deadlines by one week. While the parties have complied with Civil Local Rule 6-2 by filing a declaration explaining the reasons underlying the request, the proffered justification -- ongoing settlement negotiations -- is never an acceptable basis to enlarge time. These deadlines have been in place for months and the parties must prepare for their dispositive motions and trial. As such, the parties' stipulated request is again DENIED.

IT IS SO ORDERED.

Dated: June 25, 2010.

WILLIAM ALSUP

UNITED STATES DISTRICT JUDGE