Mikhak
Mikhak v. University of Phoenix Inc.
Opinion
Trial Court Opinion
IN THE UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT FOR THE NORTHERN DISTRICT OF CALIFORNIA 5 BAHAR MIKHAK, Case No. 21-cv-06919-CRB
Plaintiff,
ORDER DENYING MOTION FOR
v. RECUSAL
UNIVERSITY OF PHOENIX, et al., Defendants.
Pro se Plaintiff Bihar Mikhak filed a “Motion to Request for the Recusal and/or the Disqualification of Honorable Judge Charles R. Breyer Under 28 U.S.C. §§ 144 and 455.” See Mot. (dkt. 59). Defendants have opposed the motion, see Opp’n (dkt. 63), and Mikhak has filed a reply, see Reply (dkt. 67). The Court takes Mikhak’s concerns seriously and has carefully evaluated the request for disqualification. However, it is clear that the rulings that Mikhak complains of, and her speculation about the Court’s motives for those rulings, do not constitute the rare circumstances that would justify recusal. The Court finds this matter suitable for resolution without oral argument, pursuant to Civil Local Rule 7-1(b), VACATES the motion hearing presently set for March 10, 2022, and DENIES the…