Chen et al v. The City of Redmond, et al

Filing 333

ORDER: The Court appoints Naixiang Lian as Litigation Guardian for purposes of pursuing J.L.'s claims herein. In the event there is a settlement offer, counsel for Petitioner shall seek the appointment of a settlement guardian ad litem. Signed by Judge James L. Robart. (LH) (cc: Chen and Lian via US mail)

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Honorable James L. Robart

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UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT
WESTERN DISTRICT OF WASHINGTON
AT SEATTLE

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SUSAN CHEN, et al.,
Plaintiffs,

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Case No.: 2:16-cv-01877-JLR

v.
NATALIE D’AMICO et al.,

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Defendants.

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[PROPOSED] ORDER APPOINTING
NAIXIANG LIAN GUARDIAN AD LITEM FOR
PLAINTIFF J.L.
Case No. 2:16-cv-01877-JLR
DM1\14237839.1

[PROPOSED] ORDER APPOINTING
NAIXIANG LIAN GUARDIAN AD
LITEM FOR PLAINTIFF J.L.

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THIS MATTER came before the Court upon the application of Petitioner Naixiang Lian
for appointment as Litigation Guardian for Petitioner’s minor child, J.L.
The court finds that J.L. is a minor under the age of fourteen years and may appear in

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this cause through a Litigation Guardian. The Court also finds that Mr. Lian is a proper and

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responsible person to be appointed as Litigation Guardian for the purpose of instituting and

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prosecuting this action on J.L.’s behalf.

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NOW, THEREFORE, IT IS ORDERED:

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Pursuant to Fed.R.Civ.P. 17(c), the Court appoints Naixiang Lian as Litigation

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Guardian for purposes of pursuing J.L.’s claims herein.
In the event there is a settlement offer, counsel for Petitioner shall seek the appointment
of a settlement guardian ad litem under LCR 17(c).
IT IS SO ORDERED.
DATED: June 27, 2023

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Hon. James L. Robart
United States District Judge

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[PROPOSED] ORDER APPOINTING
NAIXIANG LIAN GUARDIAN AD LITEM FOR
PLAINTIFF J.L.
Case No. 2:16-cv-01877-JLR
DM1\14237839.1