Steiner et al v. Knockout Lockouts, Inc. et al

Filing 45

ORDER re 38 Notice (Other) filed by Matthew Steiner, 41 Notice (Other) filed by James E. Battleson. Signed by Magistrate Judge Elizabeth D. Laporte on November 6, 2009. (edllc2, COURT STAFF) (Filed on 11/6/2009)

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1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 MATTHEW STEINER Plaintiff(s), v. KNOCKOUT LOCKOUTS Defendant(s). ___________________________________/ On October 29, 2009, Plaintiff Matthew Steiner requested to be excused from personally appearing at the settlement conference scheduled for November 12, 2009. On November 3, 2009, Defendants opposed Mr. Steiner's request, and filed a request for Defendants James Battleson and Krista Kindelan to be excused from personal appearance at the settlement conference. Also on November 3, 2009, Plaintiffs opposed Defendants' request. On November 6, 2009, the Court held a telephone conference regarding the parties' requests. For the reasons stated at the conference, the Court finds good cause for excusing personal attendance of Mr. Steiner and Mr. Battleson. Provided that Defendants submit further information confirming the necessity of Ms. Kindelan's absence, the Court will also find good cause for excusing her personal attendance. Therefore, it is hereby ORDERED that Mr. Steiner, Mr. Battleson and Ms. Kindelan (subject to the Court's receipt of further information) be available by telephone from 9:30 a.m. Pacific Standard Time until further notice on November 12, 2009. If the Court concludes that the absence of Mr. Steiner, Mr. Battleson or Ms. Kindelan is interfering with the settlement conference, the Court may continue the settlement conference and // // No. 09-02456 MHP (EDL) ORDER EXCUSING ATTENDANCE AT SETTLEMENT CONFERENCE UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT NORTHERN DISTRICT OF CALIFORNIA United States District Court 11 For the Northern District of California 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 may order personal attendance by each party including Mr. Steiner, Mr. Battleson and Ms. Kindelan IT IS SO ORDERED. Dated: November 6, 2009 _______________________________ ELIZABETH D. LAPORTE United States Magistrate Judge United States District Court 11 For the Northern District of California 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 2

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