Williams, Jr. v. City of New York et al

Filing 52

ORDER: This court recently received a letter from the Plaintiff in the above-captioned case. (ECF No. 51.) The letter suggests that Plaintiff intends to hire a medical expert to review his medical files. Further, Plaintiff requests that the Cour t set aside funds to pay the expert witness's fees in light of Plaintiff's IFP status (his status as a poor person under the law). It is well-held in this Circuit that "federal courts are not authorized to waive or pay witness fees o n behalf of an in forma pauperis litigant." Malik v. Lavalley, 994 F.2d 90 (2d Cir. 1993) (collecting cases). Therefore, Plaintiff's request is denied. The Court respectfully requests that the Clerk of Court mail a copy of this order to Plaintiff. (Signed by Magistrate Judge Katharine H. Parker on 6/4/2021) (cf) Transmission to Docket Assistant Clerk for processing.

UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT
SOUTHERN DISTRICT OF NEW YORK

6/4/2021

ALEXANDER WILLIAMS, JR.,
Plaintiff,

1:21-CV-1083 (JPC) (KHP)
ORDER

-againstCITY OF NEW YORK et al.,
Defendants.

KATHARINE H. PARKER, UNITED STATES MAGISTRATE JUDGE.
This court recently received a letter from the Plaintiff in the above-captioned case. (ECF
No. 51.) The letter suggests that Plaintiff intends to hire a medical expert to review his medical
files. Further, Plaintiff requests that the Court set aside funds to pay the expert witness’s fees
in light of Plaintiff’s IFP status (his status as a poor person under the law).
It is well-held in this Circuit that “federal courts are not authorized to waive or pay
witness fees on behalf of an in forma pauperis litigant.” Malik v. Lavalley, 994 F.2d 90 (2d Cir.
1993) (collecting cases). Therefore, Plaintiff’s request is denied. The Court respectfully
requests that the Clerk of Court mail a copy of this order to Plaintiff.

Dated: June 4, 2021
New York, New York

SO ORDERED.
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KATHARINE H. PARKER
United States Magistrate Judge