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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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IN THE UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT

FOR THE EASTERN DISTRICT OF CALIFORNIA

WILLIAM J. WHITSITT,

Plaintiff, No. 2:10-cv-0528 JAM AC PS 

vs.

CITY OF TRACY,

Defendant. ORDER SETTING STATUS CONFERENCE

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This action has been assigned to the Honorable John A. Mendez and has been

referred to the undersigned for all purposes described in Local Rule 302(c)(21). 

Pursuant to the provisions of Federal Rule of Civil Procedure 16 and Local Rule

16-240, IT IS HEREBY ORDERED that:

1. Failure to comply with the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure or Local Rules of

Practice for the United States District Court, Eastern District of California, or orders of this

court, may result in dismissal of this action. Even parties without counsel will be expected to

comply with the procedural rules.

2. A Status (Pretrial Scheduling) Conference is set for July 10, 2013 at 10:00 a.m.

in courtroom # 26 before the undersigned. All parties shall appear by counsel or in person if

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acting without counsel.

3. The parties shall submit to the court and serve by mail on all other parties, no

later than fourteen (14) days before the Status (Pretrial Scheduling) Conference, a status report1

addressing the following matters:

a. Service of process;

b. Possible joinder of additional parties;

c. Any expected or desired amendment of the pleadings;

d. Jurisdiction and venue;

e. Anticipated motions and the scheduling thereof;

f. The report required by Federal Rule of Civil Procedure 26 outlining the

proposed discovery plan and its scheduling, including disclosure of expert witnesses;

g. Future proceedings, including setting appropriate cut-off dates for

discovery and law and motion, and the scheduling of a pretrial conference and trial;

h. Special procedures, if any;

I. Estimated trial time;

j. Modification of standard pretrial procedures specified by the rules due

to the simplicity or complexity of the proceedings;

k. Whether the case is related to any other cases, including bankruptcy;

l. Whether a settlement conference should be scheduled;

m. Whether counsel will stipulate to the magistrate judge assigned to this

matter acting as settlement judge and waiving disqualification by virtue of her so acting, or

whether they prefer to have a settlement conference before another judge;

n. Any other matters that may add to the just and expeditious disposition

of this matter.

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4. Plaintiff and counsel are reminded of their continuing duty to notify chambers

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

are cautioned that pursuant to Local Rule 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 230(j) provides

that failure to appear may be deemed withdrawal of opposition to the motion or may result in

sanctions. Finally, Local Rule 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. The parties are informed that they may, if all consent, have this case tried by a

United States Magistrate Judge while preserving their right to appeal to the Circuit Court of

Appeal. An appropriate form for consent to trial by a magistrate judge is attached. Any party

choosing to consent may complete the form and return it to the clerk of this court. Neither the

magistrate judge nor the district judge handling the case will be notified of the filing of a consent

form unless all parties to the action have consented.

6. The Clerk shall send plaintiff copies (one for each defendant plus one for

plaintiff) of the form, “Consent to Proceed Before United States Magistrate Judge,” with this

order. 

7. Plaintiff shall serve on the defendant, within ten days after the service of

process, a copy of this order and a copy of the form “Consent to Proceed Before United States

Magistrate Judge” and shall file with the clerk a certificate reflecting such service.

DATED: May 13, 2013.

 

ALLISON CLAIRE

UNITED STATES MAGISTRATE JUDGE 

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