Barnett v. Norman, et al.

Filing 323

ORDER OF REFERRAL to Pro Bono Coordinator signed by Magistrate Judge Barbara A. McAuliffe on 4/1/2015. (Sant Agata, S)

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UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT

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EASTERN DISTRICT OF CALIFORNIA

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) Case No.: 1:05-cv-01022-BAM PC
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Plaintiff,
) ORDER OF REFERRAL TO PRO BONO
) COORDINATOR
v.
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MARTIN GAMBOA, et al.,
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Defendants.
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Plaintiff Troas Barnett appealed a jury verdict that rejected his pro se claims, brought pursuant
TROAS V. BARNETT,

to 42 U.S.C. § 1983, alleging excessive force by prison guards. On March 25, 2015, the Court of
Appeals for the Ninth Circuit reversed the district court’s judgment and remanded the matter for a new
trial.
At the Ninth Circuit’s direction, and following consideration of the issues in this case, the
Court finds it appropriate to appoint voluntary pro bono counsel, if available, for Plaintiff Troas
Barnett at trial. Accordingly, this matter shall be referred to the Eastern District of California’s Pro
Bono Director, Sujean Park, for assistance in identifying voluntary pro bono counsel willing to accept
appointment.
Following appointment of voluntary pro bono counsel, if available, the Court will set this
matter for a telephonic status conference to address potential trial dates and related trial issues,
including the final pretrial order, motions in limine, trial witnesses and evidence.
IT IS SO ORDERED.

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Dated:

/s/ Barbara

April 1, 2015

A. McAuliffe

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UNITED STATES MAGISTRATE JUDGE
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