Mallory et al v. United States of America

Filing 27

ORDER by District Judge Kenneth J. Gonzales referring 26 Motion for Approval of the Settlement of Minor Child's Claims to Magistrate Judge Laura Fashing. (tah)

IN THE UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT
FOR THE DISTRICT OF NEW MEXICO

TARA MALLORY, individually and as
Personal Representative of the Estate of
Brenda Nolan, deceased;
WARREN PEMBERTON, individually
and DEBORAH LEWIS, as Guardian and
Next Friend of Yelena Lewis, a minor child,
Plaintiffs,
v.

Civ. No. 17-0786 KG/LF

UNITED STATES OF AMERICA,
Defendant.
ORDER OF REFERENCE
In accordance with the provisions of 28 U.S.C. §§ 636(b)(1)(B), (b)(3), and Va. Beach
Fed. Sav. & Loan Ass’n v. Wood, 901 F.2d 849 (10th Cir. 1990), this matter is referred to
Magistrate Judge Laura Fashing to conduct a fairness hearing on Plaintiffs’ Motion for Approval
of the Settlement of Minor Child’s Claims (Doc. 26). The Magistrate Judge will submit an
analysis, including findings of fact, if necessary, and recommended disposition, to the District
Judge assigned to the case, with copies provided to the parties. The parties will be given the
opportunity to object to the proposed findings, analysis, and disposition as described in 28
U.S.C. § 636(b)(1). Objections must be filed within fourteen (14) days after being served with a
copy of the proposed disposition.

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UNITED STATES DISTRICT JUDGE