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Nature of Suit Code: 440
Nature of Suit: Other Civil Rights
Cause of Action: 42:1983 Civil Rights Act

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IN THE UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT FOR THE

EASTERN DISTRICT OF CALIFORNIA

KENNETH MUNSON, ) 1:09cv0590 AWI DLB

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) ORDER REGARDING 

Plaintiff, ) MOTION TO COMPEL DISCOVERY 

) RESPONSES AND REQUEST FOR

) SANCTIONS

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vs. )

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THE CITY OF FRESNO, et al., )

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Defendants. )

____________________________________)

On January 13, 2010, Defendants City of Fresno, Mike Gebhart and James Rossetti

(“Defendants”) filed a motion to compel further discovery responses and request for sanctions

pursuant to Fed. R. Civ. P. 37. A hearing on the motion is scheduled for February 19, 2010, before

the undersigned. 

On February 10, 2010, Defendants filed a reply to the motion, indicating that Plaintiff failed to

file an opposition to the motion in compliance with Local Rule 230. However, as the motion to

compel seeks supplemental responses to discovery, Local Rule 230 is inapplicable. Instead, the

parties are required to comply with Local Rule 251 governing motions dealing with discovery

matters. Pursuant to Local Rule 251, the parties are required to meet and confer and prepare a Joint

Statement re Discovery Disagreement or an affidavit at least seven (7) days before the scheduled

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hearing date. Local Rule 251(a), (b), (d). If the parties fail to file a joint statement or affidavit, the

hearing may be dropped from the calendar without prejudice. Local Rule 251(a).

IT IS SO ORDERED.

Dated: February 11, 2010 /s/ Dennis L. Beck

3b142a UNITED STATES MAGISTRATE JUDGE

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