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Nature of Suit Code: 190
Nature of Suit: Other Contract Actions
Cause of Action: 28:1332 Diversity-Breach of Contract

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UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT

SOUTHERN DISTRICT OF CALIFORNIA

TODD E. MACALUSO, an individual,

Plaintiff,

CASE NO. 06 CV 1595 IEG (WMc)

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR

FAILING TO COMPLY WITH

COURT ORDER

vs.

INDYMAC BANCORP, an Indiana

Corporation,

Defendant.

On November 8, 2006, the Court convened an Early Neutral Evaluation Conference in the

above-entitled action. Appearing for Plaintiff was Zachary M. Lemley, Esq. Plaintiff failed to

appear in person as required by this Court’s October 2, 2006 Order. [Doc. No. 6.] Appearing

for Defendant were Anthony J. Oliva, Esq. and David M. Chernek.

A. PLAINTIFF’S FAILURE TO APPEAR IN PERSON

Specifically, this Court’s Order dated October 2, 2006 stated:

“all named parties, all counsel, and any other person(s) whose authority

is required to negotiate and enter into settlement shall appear in person

at the conference.”

[Doc. No. 6., p.1 , ln. 25-28.] [emphasis in original.]

Plaintiff did not contact chambers regarding an inability to personally appear for the scheduled

ENE. Plaintiff also failed to request permission to appear telephonically at the ENE. This Court’s 

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Order dated October 2, 2006 stated:

“Requests to be excused from attendance for extraordinary circumstances must be

in writing and received by the Court at least fourteen (14) days prior to the

conference. Failure of the required counsel and parties to appear in person will

be cause for the imposition of sanctions. Sanctions will include, but are not limited

to, the attorney’s fees and travel costs of the other parties in the case.”

[Doc. No. 6., p.2 , ln.14-20.] [emphasis in original.]

B. PLAINTIFF’S FAILURE TO LODGE AN ENE STATEMENT

Plaintiff failed to lodge an ENE Statement with Judge McCurine’s chambers. However, this

Court’s Order dated October 2, 2006 stated:

“The parties are required to submit a short Early Neutral Evaluation Conference

Statement about the case on a confidential basis no later than seven (7) days before the

conference.”

[Doc. No. 6., p. 2, ln. 28 - p. 3, ln. 2.] [emphasis in original.]

C. IF PLAINTIFF SERVED DISCOVERY, IT IS DEEMED WITHDRAWN

Plaintiff indicated telephonically during the November 8th ENE that his attorney may have

served Defendant with discovery in violation of the Court’s October 2, 2006 Order. The October 2,

2006 Order specifically states:

“All discovery shall be stayed until after the Rule 26(f) conference, unless otherwise

permitted by Rule 26(f) or court order.”

[Doc. No. 6., p.3 , ln.4-5.]

Accordingly, if Plaintiff served discovery, all such discovery is deemed withdrawn. 

Thus, IT IS HEREBY ORDERED that Plaintiff show cause why: (1) he failed to personally

appear at the November 8, 2006 conference; (2) he failed to submit an ENE statement; (3) he

authorized his counsel to serve discovery; and (4) why sanctions should not be imposed. The OSC

hearing will be held on January 5, 2007 at 9:30 a.m. in the chambers of the Honorable William

McCurine, Jr., 940 Front St., Courtroom C, San Diego, CA 92101.

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IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that on or before December 11, 2006, Plaintiff is to serve

Defendants and lodge with Judge McCurine’s chambers a meaningful written explanation regarding

his failure to comply with this Court’s October 2, 2006 Order.

Defendant’s counsel may submit a written response to Plaintiff’s explanation which shall be

served on Plaintiff and lodged with Judge McCurine’s chambers on or before December 18, 2006.

No reply papers shall be prepared. Failure of any counsel or party to comply with this Order

will result in the imposition of sanctions.

IT IS SO ORDERED.

Dated: November 9, 2006

Hon. William McCurine, Jr.

U.S. Magistrate Judge

United States District Court

COPY TO:

HONORABLE IRMA E. GONZALEZ, U.S. DISTRICT JUDGE

ALL PARTIES AND COUNSEL OF RECORD

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