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Nature of Suit Code: 110
Nature of Suit: Insurance
Cause of Action: 28:1331 Fed. Question

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United States District Court

Northern District of California

UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT

NORTHERN DISTRICT OF CALIFORNIA

METROPOLITAN LIFE INSURANCE 

COMPANY,

Plaintiff,

v.

AURORA L. EASTMAN, et al.,

Defendants.

Case No.18-cv-02091-JD 

ORDER RE GUARDIAN AD LITEM

Re: Dkt. No. 50

This is an interpleader action over the proceeds of a life insurance policy issued for the 

decedent, Relis Carl Eastman. Defendants include two of Eastman’s children, A.C.E. and A.L.E.,

who are minors. Defendants ask to appoint a guardian ad litem for them. Dkt. No. 50. The 

motion is unopposed. 

The Court denied a prior guardianship application out of concerns about the suitability of 

the candidate. Dkt. No. 43. Defendants now nominate a new candidate, Jacob Rogneby, who is 

an uncle to the minors on their mother’s side. Based on Rogneby’s declaration and the 

representations of defendants’ counsel, Rogneby appears to be qualified to serve as guardian. Dkt. 

Nos. 52, 54. The Court also notes that Rogneby’s sister, who is the mother of A.C.E. and A.L.E., 

expressly confirmed that she has irrevocably renounced any claim to or interest in the life 

insurance benefits. Dkt. No. 53. Consequently, the Court appoints Jacob Rogneby as guardian ad 

litem for A.C.E. and A.L.E. in this action.

IT IS SO ORDERED.

Dated: January 22, 2019

JAMES DONATO

United States District Judge

Case 3:18-cv-02091-JD Document 60 Filed 01/22/19 Page 1 of 1