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Nature of Suit Code: 890
Nature of Suit: Other Statutory Actions
Cause of Action: 05:551 Administrative Procedure Act

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IN THE UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT

FOR THE EASTERN DISTRICT OF CALIFORNIA

READY TRANSPORTATION, INC.; )

AVAILABLE SHIPPERS, INC.; )

PREFERRED SHIPPERS, INC.; )

PROMPT SHIPPERS, INC.; and QUICK )

TRANSPORTATION, INC., )

) 2:06-cv-1053-GEB-KJM

Plaintiffs, )

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v. ) ORDER

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AAR MANUFACTURING, INC.; AAR )

MOBILITY SYSTEMS; DEFENSE CONTRACT )

MANAGEMENT AGENCY, )

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Defendants. )

)

On December 19, 2007, the parties filed a Stipulation and

Order to Elect Referral of Action to Voluntary Dispute Resolution

Program (VDRP) Pursuant to Local Rule 16-271. The parties’

stipulation does not explain the feasibility of the referral at this

late stage of the proceeding, as contemplated by Local Rule

16-271(i)(2). While it is understood that the parties’ settlement

efforts should be encouraged, it is unclear whether VDRP proceedings

could be scheduled in this action without interfering with the

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2006, but was removed from VDRP on September 22, 2006.

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scheduled trial commencement date of February 26, 2008. Therefore, 1

the proposed order will not be signed.

Dated: December 27, 2007

 

GARLAND E. BURRELL, JR.

United States District Judge

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