McColm v. San Francisco Housing Authority et al

Filing 69

ORDER following 11/21/08 telephonic hearing re videotaping of plaintiff's deposition Signed by Judge Wayne D. Brazil on 11/21/2008. (Attachments: # 1 Certificate of Service)(wdblc1, COURT STAFF) (Filed on 11/21/2008) Modified on 11/24/2008 (cp, COURT STAFF).

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UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT NORTHERN DISTRICT OF CALIFORNIA

PATRICIA A. MCCOLM Plaintiff, v. SAN FRANCISCO HOUSING AUTHORITY, et al. Defendants. ____________________________/

No. C 06-7378 CW (WDB)

ORDER FOLLOWING NOVEMBER 21, 2008 TELEPHONIC HEARING RE VIDEOTAPING OF PLAINTIFF'S DEPOSITION

On November 21, 2008, the parties telephoned the Court with respect to an objection presented by plaintiff at her deposition to the videographer hired by defendants. For the reasons stated on the record, the Court ORDERS as follows. 1. 2. 3. 4. Mr. Abendroth must videotape the deponent fairly and professionally. Mr. Abendroth must videotape both plaintiff and defense counsel during Mr. Abendroth and the entity that contracted with him, Legal Videos, If, following her deposition, plaintiff feels that someone at the deposition

the deposition. MUST PRESERVE the videotape(s) in conformance with state and federal law. has behaved unprofessionally she may file with the Court and serve on defendants a

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motion for sanctions, setting forth her contentions and providing the Court with a copy of the videotape for in camera inspection. IT IS SO ORDERED. Dated: November 21, 2008 WAYNE D. BRAZIL United States Magistrate Judge

cc: parties, CW, WDB

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