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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

DANIEL LEE THORNBERRY,

Plaintiff,

v.

J. BAL, et al.,

Defendants.

No. 2:17-CV-0953-TLN-DMC-P

ORDER

Plaintiff, a prisoner proceeding pro se, brings this civil rights action pursuant to 

42 U.S.C. § 1983. Pending before the court is plaintiff’s request to stay proceedings and refer the 

matter to mediation. See ECF No. 86. Defendants have filed a response. See ECF No. 91. 

In his request, plaintiff seeks an order referring the matter to mediation or a courtsupervised settlement conference and a stay of proceeding pending settlement efforts. In their 

response, defendants state they believe the matter can be resolved on summary judgment and do 

not consent to mediation or a settlement conference. Because not all parties agree to participate 

in mediation or a settlement conference, plaintiff’s request is denied at this time. However, in the 

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event defendants bring a motion for summary judgment and are not successful, either party is 

authorized and encouraged to file a further request for a settlement conference, notwithstanding 

the denial of the pending motion. 

IT IS SO ORDERED. 

Dated: January 29, 2020

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DENNIS M. COTA

UNITED STATES MAGISTRATE JUDGE

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