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Nature of Suit Code: 442
Nature of Suit: Civil Rights Employment
Cause of Action: 42:2000e Job Discrimination (Employment)

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UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT

NORTHERN DISTRICT OF CALIFORNIA

John Frederic Garmon,

 Plaintiff,

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Peralta Community College District,

et al., 

 Defendant(s).

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No. C 04-3772 WDB

ORDER FOR CLARIFICATION BY

DEFENDANTS RE CLAIM FOR

FAILURE TO MITIGATE

On April 20, 2006, defendants notified the Court that they intend to claim that

plaintiff failed to use reasonable efforts to mitigate his damages.

The law recognizes a duty to mitigate with respect to economic losses. We are

not sure whether the law also recognizes a duty to mitigate with respect to noneconomic harm such as emotional distress.

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By Tuesday, April 25, 2006, at noon, defendants must file with the Court and

deliver to chambers via facsimile a statement responding to the following:

1. Do defendants intend to argue that plaintiff failed to mitigate damages

for emotional distress?

2. If defendants contend that the law recognizes a duty to mitigate with

respect to emotional distress, defendants MUST cite legal authority that

they assert supports their position.

By Thursday, April 27, 2006, at noon, plaintiff must file with the Court and

deliver to chambers any submission it would like the Court to consider on this matter.

IT IS SO ORDERED.

Dated: April 21, 2006 /s/ Wayne D. Brazil 

WAYNE D. BRAZIL

United States Magistrate Judge

Copies to:

Parties, WDB

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