Thorns v. Ryan et al

Filing 138

ORDER regarding Plaintiff's Exhibits. The Court held a Status hearing on 02/22/2010. A Trial in this case is set for 2/23/2010 09:00 AM in Courtroom 13 before Judge Marilyn L. Huff. Signed by Judge Marilyn L. Huff on 2/23/10.(All non-registered users served via U.S. Mail Service)(lao) (jrl).

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UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT SOUTHERN DISTRICT OF CALIFORNIA
BRUCE THORNS, vs. S. RYAN, et al., Plaintiff, CASE NO. 3:07-CV-00218-H-AJB ORDER REGARDING PLAINTIFF'S EXHIBITS

Defendants. A trial in this case is set for February 23, 2010. On February 22, 2010, the Court held a status hearing in this case. Plaintiff is seeking to introduce various exhibits at trial, and Defendants object to some of the exhibits. After hearing the argument, the Court: · GRANTS Defendants' objections to Plaintiff's Exhibit 1 ("Report by Neal"). The parties indicated that this Exhibit is withdrawn pursuant to a stipulation; · GRANTS Defendants' objections to Plaintiff's Exhibit 4 ("Special Master's Report') on the grounds of FRE 403, lack of foundation and hearsay; · · DENIES Defendants' objections to Plaintiff's Exhibit 6 ("Physicians' Orders"); GRANTS Defendants' objections to Plaintiff's Exhibit 11 ("Memorandum by Ochoa dated April 5, 2005") on the grounds of FRE 403, lack of foundation and hearsay; · GRANTS Defendants' objections to Plaintiff's Exhibit 12 ("Plaintiff's Declaration") on the grounds of FRE 403, lack of foundation and hearsay; · · DENIES Defendants' objections to Plaintiff's Exhibit 13 ("Report by Ruan"); GRANTS in part and DENIES in part Defendants' objections to Plaintiff's Exhibit 19
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("Letters re: 602 appeal"). The Court denies Defendants' objections to the portion of the Exhibit that includes letters authored by Plaintiff. The Court grants the objections to the other documents on the grounds of hearsay and lack of foundation; · GRANTS Defendants' objections to Plaintiff's Exhibit 24 ("Crime Incident Report by Castillo"") on the grounds of lack of foundation and hearsay; · GRANTS Defendants' objections to Plaintiff's Exhibit 25 ("Casillas' Responses to Requests for Admissions"). Plaintiff has indicated to the Court that he will not need this Exhibit; · GRANTS Defendants' objections to Plaintiff's Exhibit 26. Plaintiff has indicated to the Court that he will not need this Exhibit; · The Court GRANTS in part, DENIES in part and reserves its ruling with regard to Plaintiff's Exhibit 30 ("O'Connell's Responses to Requests for Admissions"). The Court grants objections with regard to the document. If appropriate, however, Plaintiff may use portions of the document, depending on witness testimony, at trial. · GRANTS Defendants' objections to Plaintiff's Exhibit 31 ("Crime Incident Reports by Nieves, Limas, and Harmon") on the grounds of lack of foundation and hearsay. This Exhibit will not come in subject to a showing of necessity at trial; · GRANTS Defendants' objections to Plaintiff's Exhibit 32 ("Staff Reports") subject to further showing of necessity and relevance at trial; · GRANTS Defendants' objections to Plaintiff's Exhibit 35 ("O'Connell's Responses to Interrogatories"). Plaintiff may use this evidence for impeachment purposes; · GRANTS Defendants' objections to Plaintiff's Exhibit 38 ("Rules Violation Report"). Parties have stipulated that plaintiff's conviction was overturned, and Plaintiff indicates that he will not need this Exhibit. · · DENIES Defendants' objections to Plaintiff's Exhibit 39 ("Medical Report by Lai"); GRANTS Defendants' objections to Plaintiff's Exhibit 40 (Affidavit by C. Trott") on the grounds of hearsay; · GRANTS Defendants' objections to Plaintiff's Exhibit 41 ("Supplemental Page
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Appeal Log"). Plaintiff may testify how he obtained the TV and radio; · DENIES Defendants' objections to Plaintiff's Exhibit 42 ("Hearing Test"). IT IS SO ORDERED. DATED: February 23, 2010 ________________________________ MARILYN L. HUFF, District Judge UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT

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