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Nature of Suit Code: 362
Nature of Suit: Medical Malpractice
Cause of Action: 28:1331 Fed. Question: Medical Malpractice

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IN THE UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT FOR THE

EASTERN DISTRICT OF CALIFORNIA

CHRISTINA ROMAR, a minor suing )

through her mother and legal )

representative, CORA ROMAR, )

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Plaintiff, )

v. )

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FRESNO COMMUNITY HOSPITAL )

AND MEDICAL CENTER, and )

DR. THOMAS MANSFIELD, )

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Defendants. )

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CIV F 03-6668 AWI SMS

ORDER ON PLAINTIFF’S

LATE FILED OPPOSITION TO

DR. MANSFIELD’S MOTION

FOR SUMMARY JUDGMENT

Currently pending before the Court is Dr. Mansfield’s motion for summary judgment. 

The hearing on this motion was set for November 27, 2006, and Plaintiff’s opposition was due

on November 13, 2006. On November 16, the Court vacated the hearing date due to Plaintiff’s

failure to timely file an opposition. In the late afternoon of November 16, Plaintiff filed her

opposition. 

Plaintiff’s opposition remains untimely and her right to be heard at an oral argument

remains forfeit. However, in the interests of justice, the Court will consider Plaintiff’s untimely

opposition to Dr. Mansfield’s motion. Dr. Mansfield will be given additional time in which to

reply to Plaintiff’s opposition. The Court cautions Plaintiff that it will not look favorably upon

any further untimely filed papers, absent unforeseen circumstances.

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A reply sooner than November 27, 2006, although not required given the Thanksgiving 1

holiday, would be preferable if possible. 

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Accordingly, IT IS HEREBY ORDERED that:

1. The Court will consider Plaintiff’s untimely filed opposition to Dr. Mansfield’s motion

for summary judgment.

2. Dr. Mansfield may file a reply to Plaintiff’s opposition by 10:00 a.m., November 27,

2006.1

IT IS SO ORDERED.

Dated: November 17, 2006 /s/ Anthony W. Ishii 

0m8i78 UNITED STATES DISTRICT JUDGE

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