Opinion
CV F 03 5956 AWI WMW P, Order Re Motions (Docs 74, 75, 76, 78).
February 21, 2006
Plaintiff is a former state prisoner proceeding pro se. Pending before the court are motions filed by plaintiff.
On June 27, 2005, plaintiff filed a motion for a 6 month extension of time to complete discovery. On June 29, 2005, plaintiff filed a motion requesting the court to consider earlier letters that he had submitted to the court. On August 1, 2005, plaintiff filed a motion requesting the court to direct BOP officials to allow him additional time in the law library. On August 5, 2005, plaintiff filed a motion to compel discovery.
On September 28, 2005, an order suggesting death upon the record was entered. On October 20, 2005, an order was entered, extending the time for the filing of dispositive motions. On January 6, 2006, a stipulation and order to extend deadlines for substitution for deceased plaintiff and the filing of dispositive motions.
In light of plaintiff's death and the impending substitution of counsel, the court finds the motions filed by plaintiff to be moot. Accordingly, IT IS HEREBY ORDERED that plaintiff's motions for discovery, law library access, and to review plaintiff's letters are denied as moot.
IT IS SO ORDERED.