Machlan v. Aranas et al

Filing 12

ORDER that this action shall proceed only against Defendants Aranas, Smith, and Borg (Count 1 - deliberate indifference); IFP application (ECF No. 1 ) is reinstated as an active pending motion; a decision on IFP application is deferred ; case stayed for 90 days to allow parties to settle their dispute before filing fee is paid; "settlement" may or may not include payment of money damages; if the case does not settle, Plaintiff will be required to pay the full $350 fi ling fee; if any party seeks exclusion from inmate mediation program, that party must file a motion to exclude case from mediation by 3/26/2018; Clerk directed to electronically serve copy of this order, the original screening order (ECF No. 3 ) and Plaintiff's Complaint (ECF No. 4 ) on AG (E-service and NEF regenerated on 3/6/18); AG to advise Court by 3/27/2018 whether it will enter a limited notice of appearance on behalf of Defendants for purpose of settlement. See order for further details. Signed by Magistrate Judge Valerie P. Cooke on 3/5/2018. (Copies have been distributed pursuant to the NEF - LH)