Wooldridge v. California

MEMORANDUM***

Anthony Woolridge appeals from an order denying his motion to vacate the judgment that was entered after he failed to attend the pretrial conference in his § 1983 action. We affirm.

We review the denial of a motion under Fed.R.Civ.P. 60(b) for abuse of discretion. See United States v. Asarco, Inc., 430 F.3d 972, 978 (9th Cir.2005). Contrary to Wool-ridge’s argument, de novo review is not warranted simply because the district court summarily denied his motion. See TCI Group Life Ins. Plan v. Knoebber, 244 F.3d 691, 695 (9th Cir.2001) (review for abuse of discretion where Rule 60(b)…