Brown v. Stroud et al

Filing 729

ORDER REFERRING MOTION FOR LEAVE TO CONDUCT DISCOVERY TO MAGISTRATE JUDGE JAMES. Signed by Judge Jeffrey S. White on 7/23/15. (jebS, COURT STAFF) (Filed on 7/23/2015)

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IN THE UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT

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FOR THE NORTHERN DISTRICT OF CALIFORNIA
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STEVEN AMES BROWN, et al.,

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For the Northern District of California

United States District Court

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No. C 08-02348 JSW

Plaintiffs,

No. C 13-01079 JSW

v.
ANDREW B. STROUD, et al.,

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Defendants

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ORDER REFERRING MOTION
FOR LEAVE TO CONDUCT
DISCOVERY TO MAGISTRATE
JUDGE

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METHVEN AND ASSOCIATES
PROFESSIONAL CORPORATION,

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Plaintiff,
v.
SCARLETT PARADIES-STROUD, as
administrator of the ESTATE OF ANDREW
B. STROUD, et al.,
Defendants.
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On May 20, 2015, Steven Ames Brown filed an administrative motion for leave to

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conduct discovery and for a referral to a magistrate judge regarding any discovery disputes.

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The Court HEREBY REFERS the administrative motion for leave to conduct discovery to

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Magistrate Judge James. This referral includes the authority to lift the discovery stay as needed.

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The Court notes that discovery disputes in Case No. C 08-2348 have already been referred to

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Magistrate Judge Ryu. However, to the extent Magistrate Judge James permits discovery to be

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conducted against Orchard Enterprises NY, Inc. and any disputes arise from such discovery, the

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Court REFERS these discovery disputes to Magistrate Judge James because they are related to

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the settlement issues that are already before her. See N.D. Civ. Local Rule 72-1.

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IT IS SO ORDERED.

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Dated: July 23, 2015
JEFFREY S. WHITE
UNITED STATES DISTRICT JUDGE

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cc: Magistrate Referral Clerk

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For the Northern District of California

United States District Court

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