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Nature of Suit Code: 890
Nature of Suit: Other Statutory Actions
Cause of Action: 28:1441 Petition for Removal

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UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT

FOR THE EASTERN DISTRICT OF CALIFORNIA

TIMOTHY DEMARTINI, et al.,

Plaintiffs,

v.

MICHAEL DEMARTINI, et al.,

Defendants.

No. 2:14-cv-2722 JAM CKD PS

ORDER

Plaintiffs have noticed for hearing on shortened time a motion to quash a subpoena of 

legal counsel. Because oral argument is not of material assistance, this matter is submitted on the 

briefs. E.D. Cal. L.R. 230(g). Upon review of the joint statement and exhibits submitted in 

connection with the motion, and good cause appearing therefor, THE COURT FINDS AS 

FOLLOWS:

Defendants have served a subpoena for deposition of Diepenbrock Elkin Gleason, LLP on 

November 16, 2016 at 2:00 p.m. The subpoenaed law firm represents plaintiff in active litigation 

in an action pending in the County of Marin. Defendants advance no argument and make no 

showing justifying deposition of litigation counsel who represent plaintiffs in an unrelated matter. 

See generally Shelton v. American Motors Corp., 805 F.2d 1323 (8th Cir. 1986). 

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Accordingly, IT IS HEREBY ORDERED that:

1. The hearing date of November 16, 2016 is vacated.

2. Plaintiffs’ motion to quash and for protective order is granted.

Dated: November 9, 2016

4 demartini2722.qua

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CAROLYN K. DELANEY

UNITED STATES MAGISTRATE JUDGE

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