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Nature of Suit Code: 440
Nature of Suit: Other Civil Rights
Cause of Action: 28:1983 Civil Rights

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05cv2173

UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT

SOUTHERN DISTRICT OF CALIFORNIA

DARNELL M. CAMPBELL

Plaintiff,

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XRZ CORPORATION, et al.,

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Civil No. 05-CV-2173-L(CAB)

ORDER GRANTING PLAINTIFF’S

MOTION IN LIMINE

In this employment discrimination action, Plaintiff Darnell M. Campbell filed a motion in

limine to exclude Defendants’ exhibit showing Plaintiff’s personal loans from Defendant Darl E.

Edwards, the owner of XRZ Corporation. Plaintiff argues that Defendants’ Exhibit F, which

shows his personal loans, is irrelevant and therefore inadmissible pursuant to Federal Rules of

Evidence 401 and 402. Defendants argue the exhibit is relevant to show that, at least with

respect to personal loans, Plaintiff was not treated any differently than other employees. This

action is based on allegations that Plaintiff was denied direct deposit of his paychecks, was not

offered health insurance benefits and was suspended for three days because of his race. 

Although the Pretrial Order lists a factual issue whether Defendants created a non-informative,

hostile and intimidating work environment based on race discrimination, Plaintiff’s personal

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loans are beyond the scope contemplated by the Pretrial Order and therefore beyond the scope of

trial. Accordingly, Plaintiff’s motion in limine to Exclude Defendants’ Exhibit F is GRANTED.

IT IS SO ORDERED.

DATED: August 6, 2007

M. James Lorenz

United States District Court Judge

COPY TO: 

HON. CATHY ANN BENCIVENGO

UNITED STATES MAGISTRATE JUDGE

ALL PARTIES/COUNSEL

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