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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

BRIAN REED et al.,

Plaintiff,

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CITY OF MODESTO, et al.,

Defendants.

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1:11-cv-01083 AWI GSA 

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE

On June 29, 2011, Plaintiffs, B.R., a minor (“minor”), and Brian Reed (collectively,

“Plaintiffs”) filed a complaint alleging civil rights violations and related state claims. (Doc. 1).

Plaintiffs filed an amended complaint on November 13, 2012, alleging similar claims. (Doc. 37). 

Both complaints identify Susan Nava as B.R.’s guardian ad litem. However, no petition or

motion to appoint Susan Nava as the minor’s guardian ad litem was submitted to the Court. 

On April 8, 2013, Steven Yourke, Plaintiffs’ attorney, submitted an application to appoint

Brian Reed as guardian ad litem for B.R. in place of Susan Nava. (Doc. 42). On April 24, 2013,

this Court issued an order denying the application without prejudice. The order outlined

concerns associated with the application and ordered that Plaintiff’s counsel submit a revised

Motion to Appoint Guardian ad Litem no later than May 31, 2013. (Doc. 43). To date, no

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motion has been filed, nor has Plaintiff’s counsel submitted any information to the Court

regarding this issue.

Accordingly, no later than June 21, 2013, Plaintiff’s counsel shall show cause why

sanctions, including monetary sanctions, or dismissal of the minor’s claims should not be

imposed for a failure to follow this Court’s April 24, 2013 order. In the alternative, Plaintiff’s

counsel shall submit a Motion to Appoint Guardian ad Litem that addresses the Court’s concerns

no later than June 21, 2013. 

Failure to respond to this Order to Show Cause may result in the imposition of

sanctions including monetary sanctions, or dismissal of the minor from this action.

IT IS SO ORDERED. 

Dated: June 6, 2013 /s/ Gary S. Austin 

6i0kij UNITED STATES MAGISTRATE JUDGE

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