Opinion
3:21-cv-05411-DGE
01-25-2023
ELIAS PENA, et al. Plaintiffs, v. ISAIAH HUTSON, Defendant.
MINUTE ORDER
The following Minute Order is made by direction of the Court, United States District Judge David G. Estudillo:
On January 24, 2023, the Parties filed a stipulated motion and proposed order for referral to a settlement judge. (Dkt. No. 42.) Local Civil Rule 39.1(e) allows for judicial settlement conferences only in cases where the parties have participated in mediation but have been unable to reach a settlement, unless otherwise ordered by the court. LCR 39.1(e). Before the Court appoints a settlement judge, the Parties must first attempt mediation privately. Alternatively, the Parties may apply for pro-bono mediation through the Clerk's officer per Local Civil Rule 39.1(c)(4). Therefore, the Court DENIES the stipulated motion and proposed order for referral to a settlement judge. (Dkt. No. 42.)
The foregoing Minute Order authorized by THE HONORABLE DAVID G. ESTUDILLO, UNITED STATES DISTRICT JUDGE.