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Nature of Suit Code: 446
Nature of Suit: Americans with Disabilities Act - Other
Cause of Action: 42:1983 Civil Rights Act

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UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT

FOR THE EASTERN DISTRICT OF CALIFORNIA

PETER STROJNIK, SR.,

Plaintiff,

v.

CAPITOL REGENCY, LLC,

Defendant.

No. 2:19-cv-01587-MCE-KJN PS

ORDER

On January 9, 2020, the parties attended a joint status conference. At the conference, the 

undersigned discussed the court’s Voluntary Dispute Resolution Program (“VDRP”), and the fact 

that ADA cases, such as this one, are often referred to the Program. The parties agreed that the 

case is suited for VDRP. 

Accordingly, in the interest of avoiding the accumulation of fees and costs through 

potentially unnecessary discovery and motion practice, and to allow the parties some additional 

time to pursue an early informal resolution of this matter with the assistance of a third party 

neutral, the court finds it appropriate to stay the action and refer it to VDRP.

Additionally, although the court will not order as much, plaintiff is to consider whether 

other cases, which he may be associated with and also name this defendant, should be sent to the 

same VRDP. 

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Accordingly, IT IS HEREBY ORDERED that:

1. The action is STAYED, and the action is REFERRED to VDRP.

2. Within fourteen (14) days of this order, the parties shall contact the court’s VDRP 

administrator, Sujean Park, at (916) 930-4278 or SPark@caed.uscourts.gov, to start the 

process of selecting an appropriate neutral. 

3. The parties shall carefully review and comply with Local Rule 271, which outlines 

the specifications and requirements of the VDRP. 

4. No later than fourteen (14) days after completion of the VDRP session, the parties 

shall jointly file their VDRP Completion Report, consistent with Local Rule 271(o).

5. Any party that objects to this referral to the VDRP shall file its objections within 

seven (7) days of this order. Such objections shall clearly outline why that party believes 

that the action is not appropriate for referral to the VDRP. 

IT IS SO ORDERED. 

Dated: January 10, 2020

1587.stro

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