Michael Malone v. eBay, Inc.

Filing 507

ORDER ADOPTING REPORT AND RECOMMENDATION (APPOINTING SPECIAL MASTER). Signed by Judge Jeremy Fogel on 10/16/2009. (jflc3, COURT STAFF) (Filed on 10/16/2009)

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N o. 07-CV-01882-JF (RS) O R D E R ADOPTING REPORT AND RECOMMENDATION ( JF L C 3 )

IN THE UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT FOR THE NORTHERN DISTRICT OF CALIFORNIA

IN RE EBAY SELLER ANTITRUST LITIGATION

No. 07-CV-01882-JF (RS) ORDER ADOPTING REPORT AND RECOMMENDATION

On October 14, 2009, Magistrate Judge Richard Seeborg recommended, in response to the suggestion of counsel for all the parties, that this Court appoint a special master to hear Plaintiffs' pending motion to compel and all future discovery disputes that may arise in this action. The Court has reviewed Judge Seeborg's recommendation pursuant to 28 U.S.C. § 636(b)(1), Federal Rule of Civil Procedure 72(b), and Civil Local Rule 72-3. The Court concurs with and adopts the recommendation in its entirety. The Honorable Read Ambler, retired Judge of the Santa Clara Superior Court, is hereby appointed as special master. The special master's compensation, at the rate of $700.00 per hour, shall be paid equally by each side subject to reallocation by the Court upon motion for good cause shown.

IT IS SO ORDERED. DATED: 10/16/09 __________________________________ JEREMY FOGEL United States District Judge

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