Chaffee v. Chiu et al

Filing 79

ORDER vacating settlement conference based on Mr. Chaffee's objection and directing parties to contact CRD Lashanda Scott by telephone to arrange a settlement conference when everyone is available. (Beeler, Laurel) (Filed on 11/13/2012)

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UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT

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NORTHERN DISTRICT OF CALIFORNIA

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JAMES CHAFFEE,
Plaintiff(s),

For the Northern District of California

UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT

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No. C 11-05118 YGR (LB)
ORDER REGARDING SETTLEMENT
CONFERENCE

v.
DAVID CHIU, ET AL.,

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Defendant(s).

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The court scheduled a settlement conference for November 16, 2012. On October 24, 2012, the

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City Attorney asked that Defendant David Chiu be excused based on a previously-scheduled

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conference in Washington, D.C. ECF No. 75. The court granted that request on November 5, 2012,

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overlooking Mr. Chaffee’s objection that he filed on October 25, 2012. ECF Nos. 76, 77.

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Under the circumstances (including that the only reason offered by the City Attorney was Mr.

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Chiu’s conflict), the undersigned vacates the settlement conference and directs the parties to contact

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courtroom deputy Lashanda Scott at 415-522-3140 to schedule a conference when everyone is

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available.

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IT IS SO ORDERED.

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Dated: November 13, 2012

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LAUREL BEELER
United States Magistrate Judge

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ORDER RE SETTLEMENT CONFERENCE
C 11-05118 YGR (LB)