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Nature of Suit Code: 890
Nature of Suit: Other Statutory Actions
Cause of Action: 28:1331 Fed. Question

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Kurt Micklow

Partner

E-mail:kmicklow@

banningmicklow.com

BANNING MICKLOW & BULL LLP

ATTORNEYS AT LAW

One Market, Steuart Tower C Suite 1440

San Francisco, California 94105-1528

(415) 399-9191

Telecopier (415) 399-9192

E-mail: info@banningmicklow.com

September 19, 2006

SAN DIEGO

C SAN FRANCISCO

C AMERICAN SAMOA

 C LONDON

VIA E-FILING

Hon. Maxine M. Chesney Hon. Vaughn R. Walker

United States District Court United States District Court

450 Golden Gate Avenue 450 Golden Gate Avenue

San Francisco, CA 94102 San Francisco, CA 94102

Re: Steven M. Kravitz v. United States of America,

U.S. District Court Northern District of California

Case No: C 06-1402 MMC

Steven M. Kravitz v. United States of America and

Patriot Contract Services, LLC, U.S. District Court Northern District

of California, Case No: C 06 2312 VRW

Dear Chief Judge Walker and Judge Chesney:

On June 14, 2006, we e-filed a letter to the Court stating that we represented

the plaintiff seaman, Steven M. Kravitz, in the above referenced cases prior to his

death. Neither complaint had been served. We suggested that the Court extend the

impending case management deadlines for several months to allow Mr. Kravitz’

widow and estate representative some time to decide whether the heirs or estate

intended to appear and prosecute the above cases as wrongful death or survival

actions. The Court graciously afforded Mr. Kravitz’ estate and heirs more time by

issuing orders continuing the initial case management conference until October 6,

2006 (in Case No: C 06-1402 MMC), and until September 26, 2006 (in Case No: C

06 2312 VRW). 

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During the past two months, we have had several telephone conversations

with Mr. Kravitz’ widow, Maria Kravitz, and his mother, Judy Kravitz. They are

the closest surviving relatives and Maria is the representative of Mr. Kravitz’

estate. They reside in Vancouver, Washington. Although they initially expressed

a desire to find counsel and attempt to prosecute the cases as death and/or survival

actions, they each confirmed to me yesterday in a telephone conversation that they

have decided to not pursue any claims arising out of Mr. Kravitz’ personal injuries

and death. Neither complaint has been served on any defendant. Accordingly, it

appears that these two cases may be dismissed at this time. 

Because we no longer represent a party plaintiff in these cases, the dismissal

should be without prejudice and by order of the Court pursuant to Rule 41(a)(2) of

the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure. To assist the Court, we have taken the

liberty of drafting and attaching a proposed form of dismissal for each action. If

the Court has any questions, please have your staff call the undersigned at any

time. Thank you for your consideration.

 

Respectfully,

 /s/ Kurt Micklow 

Kurt Micklow

Eugene A. Brodsky

Attachments

KLM/td

cc: Maria Kravitz (via U.S. Mail)

Judy Kravitz (via U.S. Mail)

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DISMISSAL Case No. C 06 1402 MMC 

UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT NORTHERN DISTRICT OF CALIFORNIA 

STEVEN M. KRAVITZ, 

Plaintiff,

vs. 

UNITED STATES OF AMERICA,

Defendant. ________________________________

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CASE NO. C06 1402 MMC

DISMISSAL

{Fed. R. Civ. P. Rule 41(a)(2)]

Having reviewed the correspondence of former counsel for Plaintiff

Steven M. Kravitz, deceased, dated June 14, 2006 and September 19, 2006, 

and good cause appearing therefore,

IT IS HEREBY ORDERED that this action is DISMISSED.

DATED: ____________________ _______________________________

Maxine M. Chesney UNITED STATES DISTRICT JUDGE 

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DISMISSAL Case No. C 06 2312 VRW 

UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT NORTHERN DISTRICT OF CALIFORNIA 

STEVEN M. KRAVITZ, 

Plaintiff,

vs. 

UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, 

PATRIOT CONTRACT SERVICES,

LLC,

Defendants. ________________________________

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Case No: C 06 2312 VRW

DISMISSAL

{Fed. R. Civ. P. Rule 41(a)(2)]

Having reviewed the correspondence of former counsel for Plaintiff

Steven M. Kravitz, deceased, dated June 14, 2006 and September 19, 2006, 

and good cause appearing therefore,

IT IS HEREBY ORDERED that this action is DISMISSED.

DATED: ____________________ _______________________________

Vaughn R. Walker UNITED STATES DISTRICT JUDGE 

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September 28, 2006

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