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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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IN THE UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT

FOR THE EASTERN DISTRICT OF CALIFORNIA

HAROLD FUNK,

Plaintiff, No. CIV S-09-1000 MCE EFB (TEMP)

vs.

TOWN OF PARADISE, et al.,

Defendants. ORDER

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On July 13, 2011, the undersigned held a hearing on plaintiff’s motion to compel. 

Attorney Larry Baumbach appeared at the hearing on behalf of plaintiff; attorney Douglas Thorn

appeared on behalf of defendants. 

For the reasons stated on the record, it is hereby ORDERED that:

1. Plaintiff’s motion to compel further responses to interrogatories (Dckt. No. 40) is

denied. 

2. Plaintiff’s motion for terminating sanctions and for attorney’s fees incurred in

connection with preparation for the further depositions of defendants Cooper and Pickering is

denied.

3. Plaintiff shall file a declaration stating the cost of the court reporter for the depositions

noticed for June 28, 2011. Defendants shall pay said costs. 

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4. After consideration of the totality of the discovery disputes herein, the court finds an

award of expenses is not warranted except as provided above. 

5. No later than July 18, 2011, defendants shall pay to plaintiff the expenses previously

awarded on plaintiff’s prior motion to compel (Dckt. No. 36).

DATED: July 13, 2011.

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