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Nature of Suit Code: 440
Nature of Suit: Other Civil Rights
Cause of Action: 28:1331 Federal Question: Other Civil Rights

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United States District Court

Northern District of California

UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT

NORTHERN DISTRICT OF CALIFORNIA

KAYLEIGH SLUSHER, et al,

Plaintiffs,

v.

CITY OF NAPA, et al,

Defendants.

Case No. 4:15-cv-02394-SBA (DMR)

ORDER RE PLAINTIFFS’ MOTION 

REGARDING APPEARANCES OF 

BENNY SLUSHER AND JASON 

SLUSHER AT SETTLEMENT 

CONFERENCE

Re: Dkt. Nos. 57, 58 and 59

The court has reviewed Plaintiffs' motion regarding Benny Slusher and Jason Slusher’s

appearances at the March 1, 2016 settlement conference. Benny Slusher's motion for telephonic 

appearance is granted. He must be available by telephone for the duration of the settlement 

conference. Jason Slusher's motion for issuance of a writ is denied without prejudice. Counsel 

shall submit a proper writ of habeas corpus ad testificandum that is addressed to the California 

Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation (CDCR), and that directs Mr. Slusher's 

transportation and production by the CDCR. The writ should indicate that Plaintiffs will pay the 

usual and customary charges for the CDCR's services. Once the court reviews and issues the writ, 

Plaintiffs must serve it on the CDCR. The court recommends that Plaintiffs communicate with the 

CDCR about the writ before serving it. 

Although the CDCR is responsible for transporting and producing Mr. Slusher for the 

settlement conference, the United States Marshal Service (USMS) will provide logistical support 

within the courthouse. After consulting with the USMS, the court denies Jason Slusher's motion 

to wear civilian clothing during the settlement conference. The security risks raised by 

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Mr. Slusher's request outweigh his wish to attend without wearing prison clothing. In reaching 

this conclusion, the court notes that Mr. Slusher will be attending a confidential settlement 

conference, and not a jury trial in which Mr. Slusher's physical appearance could prejudice a 

finder of fact.

IT IS SO ORDERED.

Dated: January 20, 2016

______________________________________

 Donna M. Ryu

United States Magistrate Judge

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