Schafer et al v. Association for Small, Closely Held Businesses et al

Filing 53

ORDER RE: ATTENDANCE AT MEDIATION. Signed by Judge Maria-Elena James on 12/3/2013. (cdnS, COURT STAFF) (Filed on 12/3/2013)

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UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT

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Northern District of California

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San Francisco Division

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BRENT SCHAFER, et al.,
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No. C 13-0659 WHA

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For the Northern District of California

UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT

Plaintiffs,
v.

ORDER RE: ATTENDANCE AT
MEDIATION

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ASSOCIATION FOR SMALL CLOSELYHELD BUSINESS ENTERPRISES, et al.,
Defendants.
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Date:
Mediator:

December 10, 2013
George Fisher

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IT IS HEREBY ORDERED that the request to excuse plaintiffs Brent Schafer, Todd
Construction, Inc., and defendant representative Ellen Cronin from appearing in person at the
December 10, 2013, mediation session before George Fisher is GRANTED. Your letter presumes
that it is appropriate for the insurance representative to participate by phone; however, the Court
reminds counsel that ADR L.R. 6-10(c) explicitly requires insurance carrier representatives to be
present in person unless excused pursuant to ADR L.R. 6-10(d). Nonetheless, in the absence of
objection from the mediator or plaintiff’s counsel,
IT IS HEREBY ORDERED that the insurance representative for defendants is also excused
from appearing in person at the mediation.
The excused parties shall be available at all times to participate telephonically in the
mediation pursuant to ADR L.R. 6-10(f). However, if the mediator determines that the telephonic

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appearance by the individuals is interfering with the mediation process, the mediator may decide to
terminate the telephonic appearances and set a new mediation date with personal appearances
required.

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IT IS SO ORDERED.

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December 3, 2013

By:

Dated

Maria-Elena James
United States Magistrate Judge

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UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT

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