Legal Opinion
Adrian v. Mesirow Financial Structured Settlements, LLC
District Court, D. Puerto Rico
Decided December 3, 2008No. Civil 08-1180 (FAB)PublishedCited by 3 opinions
1Opinion of the Court
OPINION AND ORDER
BESOSA, District Judge.
On November 14, 2008, plaintiff Yan-isse Adrian filed a Motion for Disqualification pursuant to 28 U.S.C. § 455(b)(5)(iv) requesting that the undersigned recuse himself from this case. (Docket No. 55). Adrian argues that the undersigned must recuse himself because he is likely to be a material witness in this case. Id. The defendant opposed defendant Adrian’s motion on December 1, 2008. (Docket No. 57).
For the reasons expressed below, the Court DENIES plaintiff Adrian’s motion for recusal.
I. Factual and Procedural Background
This case arises from an…
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