Meyer

UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT SOUTHERN DISTRICT OF CALIFORNIA 10 MICHAEL MEYER, an individual, ANA Case No.: 23-cv-0396-W-MDD VARELA, as Guardian Ad Litem for 12 minors K. P., P. U., and A. U., ORDER GRANTING MOTION TO APPOINT GUARDIAN AD LITEM Plaintiffs, [DOC. 2] 14 v. 15 UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, a government entity, Defendant. 18 Pending before the Court is a motion by Ana Varela for an order appointing her guardian ad litem for Plaintiffs P. U., A. U., and K. P. (together, the “Petitioners”). [Doc. 2.] The Court decides the matter on the papers submitted and without oral argument pursuant to Civil Local Rule 7.1(d)(1). “A minor or an incompetent person who does not have a duly appointed representative may sue by a next friend or by a guardian ad litem. The court must appoint a guardian ad litem—or issue another appropriate order—to protect a minor or incompetent person who is unrepresented in an action.” Fed. R. Civ. P. 17(c)(2). This rule “requires a court to take whatever measures it…