Moore v. Gonzalez et al

Filing 111

ORDER signed by Magistrate Judge Allison Claire on 1/13/15 ORDERING that The motion of plaintiffs counsel to withdraw his representation of plaintiff, ECF No. 103 , is denied; and plaintiffs most recent motion for appointment of counsel, ECF No. 106 , is denied as moot.(Dillon, M)

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UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT

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FOR THE EASTERN DISTRICT OF CALIFORNIA

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MERRICK MOORE,

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No. 2:11-cv-3273 AC P

Plaintiff,
v.

ORDER

L. GONZALEZ, et al.,

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Defendant.

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The motion of plaintiff’s appointed counsel, Mr. Weixel, to withdraw his representation of

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plaintiff, is denied. For the reasons set forth in counsel’s reply, Mr. Weixel agrees to continue his

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representation provided that plaintiff cooperates fully with counsel. Plaintiff must meet in person

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with Mr. Weixel at High Desert State Prison (HDSP), and assist counsel throughout all pretrial

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proceedings and the trial of this action. Failure of plaintiff to cooperate fully with Mr. Weixel

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will result in plaintiff proceeding in this action in pro per. Mr. Weixel may submit a request for

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reimbursement of expenses associated with a second visit to HDSP for the purpose of consulting

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with plaintiff.

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Plaintiff is reminded that he requested appointment of counsel and that counsel has been
appointed to represent him in the interests of justice.

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Accordingly, IT IS HEREBY ORDERED that:

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1. The motion of plaintiff’s counsel to withdraw his representation of plaintiff, ECF No.
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103, is denied; and

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2. Plaintiff’s most recent motion for appointment of counsel, ECF No. 106, is denied as
moot.
SO ORDERED.
DATED: January 13, 2015

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