Opinion
Civil Action No. 11-cv-01066-WJM-KLM
04-11-2012
Judge William J. Martínez
ORDER OF RECUSAL
This matter is before the Court sua sponte. The undersigned has recently acquired a financial interest in Defendant through the purchase of shares in three funds owned by a securities affiliate of Defendant. Pursuant to 28 U.S.C. §455(b)(4) and the Code of Conduct of Conduct for United States Judges, my recusal in this matter is required.
Accordingly, the undersigned hereby RECUSES himself from any further involvement in this action. The Clerk shall randomly reassign this case to another District Judge of this Court.
BY THE COURT:
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William J. Martínez
United States District Judge