Baires et al v. United States of America et al

Filing 152

ORDER EXCUSING ATTENDANCE AT SETTLEMENT CONFERENCE. Signed by Judge Elizabeth D Laporte on 4/30/2012. (kns, COURT STAFF) (Filed on 4/30/2012)

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UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT
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NORTHERN DISTRICT OF CALIFORNIA
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DORA BAIRES, et al.
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Plaintiffs,

No. 09-05171 CRB (EDL)

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v.
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For the Northern District of California

United States District Court

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THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, et al.

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ORDER EXCUSING ATTENDANCE
AT SETTLEMENT CONFERENCE

Defendants.
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TO ALL PARTIES AND COUNSEL AND PARTIES OF RECORD:
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By letter dated April 25, 20120, Kern County Sheriff’s Department risk manager Tom Newell
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requested to be excused from personally appearing at the settlement conference scheduled for May 9,
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2012. No opposition was filed by any party.
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Upon consideration of the request, the Court finds good cause for excusing personal attendance.
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Therefore, it is hereby ORDERED that Mr. Newell be available by telephone from 9:30 a.m. Pacific
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Standard Time until further notice on May 9, 2012.
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If the Court concludes that the absence of Mr. Newell is interfering with the settlement
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conference, the Court may continue the settlement conference and may order personal attendance by
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each party including Mr. Newell.
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IT IS SO ORDERED.
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Dated: April 30, 2012
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ELIZABETH D. LAPORTE
United States Magistrate Judge