Baker v. Macomber et al

Filing 115

ORDER signed by Magistrate Judge Allison Claire on 2/22/2019 DENYING without prejudice 114 Request for Appointment of Counsel. (Henshaw, R)

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UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT

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FOR THE EASTERN DISTRICT OF CALIFORNIA

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TIMOTHY RAY BAKER,

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Plaintiff,

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v.

No. 2:15-cv-0248 TLN AC P

ORDER

J. MACOMBER, et al.,
Defendants.

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Plaintiff moves for appointment of new counsel following the withdrawal of his

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previously appointed counsel, emphasizing the merits of his case. ECF No. 114. However, for

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the reasons previously stated, see ECF No. 113 at 2, the court again finds that present

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circumstances do not warrant further appointment of counsel. Moreover, defense counsel is

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assisting plaintiff with the preparation of their joint pretrial statement, and the trial in this action,

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involving two claims against one defendant, will be relatively straightforward, facilitated by

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plaintiff’s familiarity with the relevant facts and continued diligence in pursuing his legal claims.

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Accordingly, IT IS HEREBY ORDERED that plaintiff’s request for appointment of

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counsel, ECF No. 114, is DENIED without prejudice.

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DATED: February 22, 2019

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