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Nature of Suit Code: 440
Nature of Suit: Other Civil Rights
Cause of Action: 42:12101 Americans w/ Disabilities Act (ADA)

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IN THE UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT

FOR THE NORTHERN DISTRICT OF CALIFORNIA

SALDANA-NEILY,

Plaintiff,

 vs.

TACO BELL, et al.,

Defendants.

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No. C-04-4571 (MEJ)

ORDER RE: AMCO INSURANCE

COMPANY'S PRESENCE AT THE

OCTOBER 26, 2005, SETTLEMENT

CONFERENCE

The Court is in receipt of Defendant Hedia Petroleum, Inc.’s letter dated October 12, 2005. 

Defendant requests the presence of its liability insurer, AMCO Insurance Company, at the settlement

conference scheduled for October 26, 2005. AMCO's position is that it has no duty to defend or

indemnify Defendant Hedia Petroleum in the instant action. Hence, AMCO's presence is not

necessary to achieve a settlement. 

ADR Local Rule 7-4 (c) provides that "unless excused by the settlement Judge, insurer

representatives are required to attend in person if their agreement would be necessary to achieve a

settlement." Here, AMCO's position is well taken and has not changed from the July 29, 2005,

settlement conference. However, the Court is unwilling to entirely excuse the insurance carrier. 

Accordingly, the Court hereby ORDERS AMCO to be available by telephone during the October 26,

2005, settlement conference. 

IT IS SO ORDERED.

Dated: October 19, 2005

 

MARIA-ELENA JAMES

United States Magistrate Judge

Case 4:04-cv-04571-PJH Document 62 Filed 10/19/05 Page 1 of 1