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Nature of Suit Code: 440
Nature of Suit: Other Civil Rights
Cause of Action: 42:1983 Civil Rights Act

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UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT

EASTERN DISTRICT OF CALIFORNIA

GERALD TAYLOR,

Plaintiff,

v.

KEN CLARK, et al.,

Defendants.

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CASE NO. 1:07-cv-00032-AWI-SMS PC

ORDER ON TELEPHONIC STATUS

CONFERENCE AND REQUIRING

ATTORNEY GENERAL’S OFFICE TO 

FACILITATE DISCOVERY 

On August 11, 2010, at 10:00 a.m., the Court held telephonic status conference to discuss

the current status of the discovery (specifically depositions) in this case and the continuing impact

of the State’s budget crisis thereon. Plaintiff, Gerald Taylor, was represented by Carter Capps

White; Defendants, Ken Clark and Darrell Adams, were represented by Deputy Attorney General

Kathleen Williams; and Defendants, McKesson and Wofford, were represented byDeputyAttorney

General Michelle Angus.

The need for depositions, difficulty with obtaining the State’s authorization of travel

expenses, and concomitant impact on witness depositions were all discussed. The Court notes that,

even though Plaintiff is represented, this case is over three years old.

Despite the current crisis with the State’s budget, the Court believes it is critical that his case

move forward. The Court has granted continuances and stayed the case for a brief period in hopes

that the State budgetary issues would resolve – at least to the point that the lead defense attorney

might be able to represent her clients in the usual and customary manner. Unfortunately, this has

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not happened and the Court cannot wait any longer for a state legislature that may not resolve budget

difficulties for a number of months. Depositions must be conducted in the near future in order for

the parties to adequately prepare for trail -- which is currently set for April 5, 2011. The deposition

of Defendant McKesson must be scheduled and go forward. 

Accordingly, it is HEREBY ORDERED that, Plaintiff set the deposition of Defendant

McKesson (on a date and in a location agreed upon by all counsel) and that the supervisor(s) in the

AttorneyGeneral’s office take whatever steps are necessary to facilitate Ms. Angus’ ability to attend

Defendant McKesson’s deposition so as to adequately represent the interests of her client.

IT IS SO ORDERED.

Dated: August 11, 2010 /s/ Sandra M. Snyder 

icido3 UNITED STATES MAGISTRATE JUDGE

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