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Nature of Suit Code: 550
Nature of Suit: Prisoner - Civil Rights (U.S. defendant)
Cause of Action: 42:1983 Prisoner Civil Rights

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IN THE UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT FOR THE

EASTERN DISTRICT OF CALIFORNIA

CHARLES CHATMAN, )

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Plaintiff, )

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v. )

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SERGEANT C. TYNER, et al., )

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Defendants. )

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1:03-CV-6636 AWI SMS P

ORDER DENYING MOTION FOR

SETTLEMENT CONFERENCE

(Document #151)

Plaintiff Charles Chapman is proceeding with a prisoner civil rights action. This

action is proceeding to trial on the following claims: (1) A First Amendment retaliation claim

arising out of Plaintiff’s placement in the SHU; (2) An Eighth Amendment claim in which

Plaintiff alleges Defendant exposed him to freezing temperatures; and (3) An Eighth Amendment

claim stemming from Plaintiff’s placement and retention in a flooded cell. 

Local Rule 270 (a) provides that a “settlement conference shall be held in all actions

unless otherwise ordered by the Court on objection of a party or for other good cause.” In this

action, Plaintiff is incarcerated and Defendants’ and their attorneys are located great distances

from Plaintiff. At this time, Plaintiff has submitted a settlement demand to Defendants. Given

the logistical concerns present in this case, the court will not require a court settlement

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conference unless at least one Defendant expresses an interest in a settlement conference. If any

Defendant is interested in a court assisted settlement conference, they should contact the

chambers of Magistrate Judge Sandra M. Snyder and a settlement conference will be arranged.

Accordingly, Plaintiff’s motion for a court ordered settlement conference is DENIED.

IT IS SO ORDERED.

Dated: February 9, 2010 /s/ Anthony W. Ishii 

0m8i78 CHIEF UNITED STATES DISTRICT JUDGE

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