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Nature of Suit Code: 550
Nature of Suit: Prisoner - Civil Rights (U.S. defendant)
Cause of Action: 42:1983 Prisoner Civil Rights

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Hon. Maria-Elena James

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Re: Moore v. Jackson, et ai., Case No. C 04-1749 MJJ (MEJ)

Dear Judge James:

Pursuant to this Court's Standing Order Regarding Settlement Procedures, I write to

request that Plaintiff Gary B. Moore be excused from appearing in person at the upcoming

settlement conference before your Honor on April 11, 2008.

The lawsuit involves claims against several Richmond Police officers who violated Mr.

Moore's civil rights during the course of, and directly after, his arrest on October 16,2002.

Currently, Mr. Moore is serving a lengthy sentence at Calipatria State Prison in Calipatria,

California. As a result, obtaining his physical presence at the settlement conference will require

a significant expenditure of resources and burden on the State. We would like to minimize these

costs while still providing access to Mr. Moore via telephone. We have spoken with opposing

counsel, who does not object to this request. Accordingly, our trial team has contacted officials

at Calipatria State Prison, who have informed us that they can provide for Mr. Moore's

telephonic participation in the settlement conference on April 11.

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I have attached a proposed order granting the relief requested. If you have any questions,

please do not hesitate to contact me.

Sincerely, ~ ~2,L

Sarah E. ~~eier

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(PROPOSED) ORDER EXCUSING

PLAINTIFF GARY B. MOORE FROM

ATTENDING THE APRIL 11, 2008

SETTLEMENT CONFERENCE IN

PERSON

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Good cause having been shown, Plaintiffs request to excuse the presence of Plaintiff Gary B.

Moore at the April 11, 2008 settlement conference is hereby GRANTED. Plaintiffs counsel shall

use their best efforts and work with Calipatria State Prison to ensure that Mr. Moore is readily

available via telephone during the course of the settlement conference.

IT IS SO ORDERED.

Dated:

THE HONORABLE MARIA-ELENA JAMES

UNITED STATES MAGISTRATE JUDGE

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(PROPOSED) ORDER EXCUSING PLAINTIFF GARY B. MOORE FROM ATTENDING THE APRIL I 1,2008

SETTLEMENT CONFERENCE; Case No. C04-1749 MJJ (MEJ)

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