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Nature of Suit Code: 362
Nature of Suit: Medical Malpractice
Cause of Action: 28:1441 Petition for Removal- Personal Injury

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IN THE UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT

FOR THE EASTERN DISTRICT OF CALIFORNIA

KENNETH WILLIAM VINES, JR.,

Plaintiff,

v. CIV. S-05-2370 FCD PAN (GGH) PS

THOMAS MCNEESE KELLER et al.,

 ORDER REQUIRING 

Defendants. JOINT STATUS REPORT

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Defendants removed this case from Shasta County Superior Court to the district

court on November 11, 2005. Defendants answered the complaint on December 12, 2005. On

March 1, 2006, the Honorable Frank C. Damrell, Jr., granted the motion of plaintiff’s counsel to

withdraw and permit plaintiff to represent himself in propria persona. Judge Damrell thereupon

referred this case to the assigned Magistrate Judge for case management, vacating all dates

previously set before the District Judge. This case has now been assigned to the undersigned

Magistrate Judge for all purposes encompassed by Local Rule 72-302(c)(21).

Accordingly, pursuant to the provisions of Federal Rule of Civil Procedure 16, IT

HEREBY IS ORDERED THAT:

1. The parties shall file a JOINT STATUS REPORT within twenty (20) days

after the filing of this order which briefly describes the following:

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(a) Progress in serving process;

(b) Possible joinder of additional parties;

(c) Expected or desired amendment of pleadings;

(d) Jurisdiction and venue;

(e) Anticipated motions and their scheduling;

(f) The report required by Rule 26 outlining the

proposed discovery plan and its scheduling,

including disclosure of expert witnesses;

(g) Proposed cut-off dates for discovery and law and motion, and 

dates for pretrial conference and trial;

(h) Special procedures, if any;

(i) Estimated trial time;

(j) Modification of standard pretrial procedures due

to the simplicity or complexity of the proceedings;

(k) Whether the case is related to any other case, including bankruptcy;

(l) Whether a settlement conference should be scheduled;

(m) Any other matters that may add to the just and expeditious 

disposition of this matter.

2. Upon reviewing the joint status report, the Court may:

(a) Issue a scheduling order; or

(b) Set a status conference.

3. The parties may consent to have this case before the assigned magistrate judge

for all purposes. See 28 U.S.C. § 636(c). Any party who consents should complete and file the

form previously provided by the Clerk of Court. The case will be reassigned only if all parties

so consent.

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4. The parties are reminded of their continuing duty to notify chambers

immediately of any settlement or other disposition (see Local Rule 16-160). In addition, the

parties are cautioned that pursuant to Local Rule 78-230(c), opposition to the granting of a

motion must be filed fourteen days preceding the noticed hearing date. The Rule further provides

that “[n]o party will be entitled to be heard in opposition to a motion at oral arguments if written

opposition to the motion has not been timely filed by that party.” Moreover, Local Rule 78-

230(j) provides that failure to appear may be deemed withdrawal of opposition to the motion or

may result in sanctions. Finally, Local Rule 11-110 provides that failure to comply with the

Local Rules “may be grounds for imposition of any and all sanctions authorized by statute or

Rule or within the inherent power of the Court.” 

5. Pro se litigants are advised that even though the court will construe pro se

pleadings liberally, the court expects pro se litigants to comply with procedural rules governing

this litigation. Any individual representing himself or herself without an attorney is bound by the

Federal Rules of Civil Procedure and by the Local Rules. E.D. Cal Local Rule 83-183. Failure

to obey applicable federal or local rules, or orders of this court, may result in dismissal, judgment

by default, or other sanctions. 

DATED: 7/5/06

/s/ Gregory G. Hollows

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GREGORY G. HOLLOWS

U.S. MAGISTRATE JUDGE

NOW6:VINES.ord.sta.rpts

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