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Nature of Suit Code: 890
Nature of Suit: Other Statutory Actions
Cause of Action: 18:1836(a) Injunction against Misappropriation of Trade Secrets

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UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT

SOUTHERN DISTRICT OF CALIFORNIA

BETH WESTBURG,

Plaintiff,

vs.

LAURIE LIPMAN, et al.,

Defendants.

CASE NO. 18cv248-LAB (MDD)

ORDER GRANTING STAY

The parties filed a joint motion for a stay while they attempt to mediate. The Court 

has broad discretion when it comes to managing its docket and deciding to stay cases.

Leyva v. Certified Grocers, 593 F.2d 857, 863 (9th Cir. 1979). The Court agrees that a stay 

makes sense since mediation may resolve the case in a just, speedy, and inexpensive way. 

Fed. R. Civ. P. 1. But the Court will only stay the case for 60 days. If the parties don’t file a 

notice of settlement by May 21, 2018, the Court will lift the stay, and the Defendants will be 

required to file a responsive pleading within 21 days. The motion for stay is temporarily 

GRANTED. [Dkt. 4.]

IT IS SO ORDERED.

Dated: March 21, 2018

HONORABLE LARRY ALAN BURNS

United States District Judge

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