Frank Wells v. Gonzales

Filing 81

ORDER GRANTING 76 Plaintiff's Motion for Mediation and Denying Plaintiff's Request for Counsel at the Mediation signed by Magistrate Judge Erica P. Grosjean on 2/5/2020. 7-day deadline. (Jessen, A)

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UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT

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EASTERN DISTRICT OF CALIFORNIA

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FRANK WELLS,

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v.

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Case No. 1:17-cv-01240-DAD-EPG (PC)
Plaintiff, ORDER GRANTING PLAINTIFF’S
MOTION FOR MEDIATION AND
DENYING PLAINTIFF’S REQUEST FOR
COUNSEL AT THE MEDIATION

ROSA GONZALES,

(ECF NO. 76)
Defendant. SEVEN (7) DAY DEADLINE

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Frank Wells (“Plaintiff”) is a state prisoner proceeding pro se and in forma pauperis in this
civil rights action.
On January 27, 2020, Plaintiff filed a motion for mediation. (ECF No. 76). Plaintiff also

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asks that, if his request for mediation is granted, he be appointed pro bono counsel for the

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mediation. On February 4, 2020, Defendant filed her response, indicating that she is open to

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mediation. (ECF No. 80).

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Given Defendant’s response, the Court will grant Plaintiff’s motion for mediation.

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However, the Court will deny Plaintiff’s request for appointment of pro bono counsel for the

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mediation. Plaintiff did not provide any reasons why counsel should be appointed. Additionally,

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the Court has reviewed the record in this case, and it appears that Plaintiff can adequately

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articulate his claims.

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Accordingly, IT IS ORDERED that:

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1. Plaintiff’s motion for mediation is GRANTED;

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2. Defense counsel has seven days from the date of service of this order to contact
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ADR Coordinator Sujean Park ([e-mail]) to schedule a settlement

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conference; and

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3. Plaintiff’s request for appointment of pro bono counsel for the mediation is DENIED.

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IT IS SO ORDERED.
Dated:

February 5, 2020

/s/
UNITED STATES MAGISTRATE JUDGE

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