Castillo

UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT FOR THE EASTERN DISTRICT OF CALIFORNIA 10 Mark A. Scott, No. 1:20-cv-00598-KES-GSA Plaintiff, v. ORDER REQUIRING PLAINTIFF TO

RESPOND TO DEFENDANT’S EX PARTE

David Castillo, APPLICATION Defendant. 16 17 18 On February 19, 2025, defendant filed an ex parte motion requesting that the Court dismiss this case for plaintiff’s failure to timely file his pretrial statement in accordance with the Court’s January 10, 2025 order. Doc. 72. Plaintiff was initially required to file his pretrial statement no later than December 11, 2025. Doc. 68. However, defendant filed a motion indicating that the parties had tentatively agreed to a settlement and requesting that the trial and pretrial dates be extended to allow for finalization of the settlement agreement. Doc. 70. On January 10, 2025, the Court ordered that the trial be continued and that certain pretrial deadlines be extended, including the deadline for plaintiff to file his pretrial statement. Doc.…