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Nature of Suit Code: 130
Nature of Suit: Miller Act
Cause of Action: 40:270 Miller Act

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IN THE UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT FOR THE

EASTERN DISTRICT OF CALIFORNIA

UNITED STATES OF AMERICA FOR )

THE USE AND BENEFIT OF )

GRAYBAR ELECTRIC COMPANY, )

INC., )

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Plaintiff, )

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v. )

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MILLER/WATTS CONSTRUCTORS, )

INC., ST. PAUL FIRE AND MARINE )

INSURANCE COMPANY, UPA )

GROUP, INC., LIBERTY MUTUAL )

INSURANCE COMPANY, DOES 1-50, )

INCLUSIVE, )

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Defendants. )

____________________________________)

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UPA GROUP, INC. )

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Cross-Claimant, )

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v. )

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GILBERT ELECTRIC, INC. )

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Cross-Defendant. )

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AND RELATED COUNTER-CLAIM. )

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AND RELATED CROSS-ACTION. )

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CASE NO. CV-F-06-01521 AWI/

DLB

ORDER ON UPA GROUP, INC.

AND LIBERTY MUTUAL

INSURANCE COMPANY’S

MOTION FOR STAY OF

ACTION PENDING

ARBITRATION AND TO

COMPEL ARBITRATION

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Defendants, Cross-Claimants, and Cross-Defendants UPA Group, Inc. (“UPA”) and

Liberty Mutual Insurance Company (“LMIC”) have noticed for hearing and decision a Motion

for Stay of Action Pending Arbitration and to Compel Arbitration. The matter is currently

scheduled for hearing on June 4, 2007. Plaintiff Graybar Electric Company, Inc. (“Graybar”)

filed an opposition on March 26, 2007. Defendants and Counter-Claimants Miller/Watts

Constructors, Inc. (“Miller/Watts”) and St. Paul Fire & Marine Insurance Company (“St. Paul”),

and Cross-Claimants and Cross-Defendants Gilbert Electric, Inc. (“Gilbert Electric”) filed

joinders to UPA and LMIC’s motion. UPA and LMIC filed a reply brief on May 25, 2007, in

which they represented that the Complaint filed by Graybar against UPA and LMIC has been

resolved, and that according to mutual resolution Graybar was to file a dismissal of the

Complaint. UPA and LMIC requested that their motion be granted in light of Graybar’s

dismissal and the joinders by the other parties. On May 29, 2007, Graybar filed notice of

dismissal of its Complaint with prejudice against UPA, LMIC, Miller/Watts, and St. Paul that did

not comply with Fed. R. Civ. Pro. Rule 41.

The Court has reviewed UPA and LMIC’s motion, as well as the applicable law, and has

determined that the motion is suitable for decision without oral argument. See Local Rule

78-230(h). 

Therefore, IT IS HEREBY ORDERED that the previously set hearing date of June 4,

2007, is VACATED, and no party shall appear at that time. As of June 4, 2007, the court will

take the matter under submission, and will thereafter issue its decision. Graybar shall file a

notice of dismissal that complies with Fed. R. Civ. Pro. Rule 41 by June 4, 2007.

IT IS SO ORDERED.

Dated: May 31, 2007 /s/ Anthony W. Ishii 

0m8i78 UNITED STATES DISTRICT JUDGE

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