Arwood v. Bisignano

Summary

The Eastern District of California orders the plaintiff, who filed a Social Security action on behalf of a minor, to either demonstrate that no guardian ad litem is necessary to ensure adequate representation or apply for appointment of a guardian ad litem. The order gives the plaintiff fourteen days to comply with Federal Rule of Civil Procedure 17(c) and Eastern District of California Local Rule 202(a).

Holdings

1. A parent who initiates an action on behalf of a minor must present a showing satisfactory to the court that appointment of a guardian ad litem is unnecessary or file a motion for appointment of a guardian ad litem meeting Local Rule 202(a)'s requirements.

Questions Presented

1. Whether a parent bringing an action in federal court on behalf of a minor must provide a satisfactory showing that no guardian ad litem appointment is necessary or file an application for appointment under Federal Rule of Civil Procedure 17(c) and Eastern District of California Local Rule 202(a).

Disposition

other