Linda Cook v. Ben Hossienzadeh et al.

Summary

The United States District Court for the Western District of Washington denies Linda Cook’s motion for reconsideration of an order denying her motions for judicial recusal and case reassignment. The court finds the motion untimely and concludes that it fails to demonstrate manifest error, while directing the Clerk to refer the motion concerning a separate order to Chief Judge David Estudillo for further review.

Holdings

1. The motion for reconsideration was properly denied because it was filed more than fourteen days after Judge Chun's November 24, 2025 order and therefore was untimely under Local Civil Rule 7(h)(2).
2. Plaintiff failed to establish manifest error or otherwise satisfy the high standard for reconsideration of Judge Chun's order.

Questions Presented

1. Whether Plaintiff's motion for reconsideration of Judge Chun's order was timely under Local Civil Rule 7(h)(2).
2. Whether Plaintiff established manifest error or another sufficient basis for reconsidering Judge Chun's order under Local Civil Rule 7(h)(1).
3. Whether the portion of the motion challenging Chief Judge Estudillo's order should be referred to Chief Judge Estudillo for further review.

Disposition

other