Gonzalez

I. BACKGROUND

25 This case was removed from the Superior Court of California for the County of Fresno 26 on November 10, 2018. (Doc. No. 1.) Plaintiffs’ complaint arises out of the death of Plaintiffs’ 27 dog during a search of Plaintiff Veronica Ordaz Gonzalez’ home by sheriff deputies. (See id.) In addition to setting forth claims against Defendant, the complaint names “Officer Doe 1” and “Does 2-25, inclusive” as defendants. (Id.) On February 12, 2019, the Court issued a Scheduling Order which, in relevant part, set a deadline of April 12, 2019, for any stipulated amendments or motions to amend the pleadings. (Doc. No. 9.) On January 3, 2020, Plaintiffs filed the instant motion. (Doc. No. 17.) According to the motion, Plaintiffs seek to amend the complaint in order to name Deputy Courtney Bush as Officer Doe 1 and to name Deputy Jeffrey Morse, Deputy Santos, Sergeant Dunn, and Deputy Isaac Cervantes as Does 2 through 5, respectively. (Id.) II. LEGAL STANDARD The Scheduling Order issued in this action on February 12, 2019, required that any motion to amend the pleadings be filed by April 12, 2019. (Doc. No. 13.)…