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Nature of Suit Code: 480
Nature of Suit: Consumer Credit
Cause of Action: 15:1681 Fair Credit Reporting Act

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IN THE UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT

FOR THE EASTERN DISTRICT OF CALIFORNIA

DANIEL ROYBAL, et al.,

Plaintiffs, No. CIV S-05-1207 MCE KJM

vs.

EQUIFAX INFORMATION SERVICES, et al.,

Defendants. ORDER

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 Defendant Trans Union’s motion to compel plaintiffs’ counsel’s deposition and

related motions came on regularly for hearing January 24, 2007. Defendants Experian and

Equifax requested to join in the motion at the hearing. Nathaniel Potratz appeared for plaintiffs. 

Donald Bradley appeared for defendant Trans Union. Brian Recor appeared for defendant

Experian. Thomas Quinn appeared telephonically for defendant Equifax. Upon review of the

documents in support and opposition, upon hearing the arguments of counsel, and good cause

appearing therefor, THE COURT FINDS AND ORDERS AS FOLLOWS:

1. In the unique circumstances presented here, the court finds deposition of

plaintiffs’ counsel is appropriate. The motion to compel is granted. Deposition questions and

production of documents pursuant to the subpoena duces tecum shall be limited to inquiry

regarding plaintiffs’ counsel’s credit dispute correspondence with the defendant credit reporting

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agencies on behalf of the plaintiffs, the contents thereof, and the circumstances surrounding the

mailing of that correspondence.

2. In light of the above ruling, plaintiffs’ cross-motion and defendant’s motion to

strike are denied as moot.

DATED: January 26, 2007. 

006

roybal.oah 

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