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Parties Involved:
Christina Cabrera
Plaintiff
Josiah Cabrera
Plaintiff
Patricia McGrew
Plaintiff
United States of America
Defendant

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UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT

EASTERN DISTRICT OF CALIFORNIA

CHRISTINA CABRERA, et al.,

Plaintiffs,

v.

UNITED STATES OF AMERICA,

Defendants.

Case No. 1:17-cv-00019-LJO-SAB

ORDER REQUIRING PATRICIA McGREW 

TO FILE SUPPLEMENTAL 

DECLARATION IN SUPPORT OF MOTION 

TO BE APPOINTED AS GUARDIAN AD 

LITEM FOR JOSIAH CABRERA

TEN DAY DEADLINE

On January 4, 2017, Plaintiff Christina Cabrera filed a complaint in this action along with 

a motion to appoint her as guardian ad litem for her minor child in this action. (ECF Nos. 1, 2.) 

On January 10, 2017, an order issued denying the motion for appointment as guardian ad litem 

without prejudice. The Court expressed concern regarding a possible conflict of interest based 

on the allegations in the complaint and any further petition for appointment of a guardian ad 

litem needed to demonstrate that the guardian was dedicated to the best interest of the child and 

address any potential conflict of interest. (ECF No. 5.) On January 19, 2017, a motion was filed 

to appoint Patricia McGrew as guardian ad litem for Josiah Cabrera. 

Pursuant to Rule 17 of the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure, a representative of a minor 

may sue or defend on the minor’s behalf. Fed. R. Civ. P. 17(c). This requires the Court to take 

whatever measures it deems appropriate to protect the interests of the individual during the 

litigation. United States v. 30.64 Acres of Land, More or Less, Situated in Klickitat Cty., State 

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of Wash., 795 F.2d 796, 805 (9th Cir. 1986). 

The Court finds that the current declarations filed in support of the motion for 

appointment of Patricia McGrew as guardian ad litem are deficient in two respects. First, neither 

declaration addresses whether Ms. McGrew has any conflicts of interest in serving as guardian 

ad litem for the minor in this action. Second, Ms. McGrew does not address whether she is 

dedicated to the best interest of the minor.

Accordingly, IT IS HEREBY ORDERED that within ten (10) days from the date of entry 

of this order, a supplemental declaration shall be filed addressing the deficiencies identified in 

this order.

IT IS SO ORDERED.

Dated: January 23, 2017 

UNITED STATES MAGISTRATE JUDGE

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