Smolen v. Brown et al

Filing 86

MEMO ENDORSED ORDER on re: 85 Letter for relief the court deems necessary and just, filed by Samuel J. Smolen ORDER denying as moot 71 Motion for Summary Judgment. ENDORSEMENT: In light of Plaintiff's medical issues and potential repr esentation by Covington & Burling, the Court grants Plaintiff 60 days to file an Amended Complaint. The Court also notes that, per the Court's memo endorsement dated March 9, 2022, (Dkt. No. 83), Defendants' Motion for Summary Judgment, (D kt. No. 71), is denied as moot. Plaintiff is encouraged to reach out to Covington & Burling as soon as possible. Plaintiff is then directed to inform the Court as to whether Covington & Burling opts to represent him; if so, attorneys are directed to file a Notice of Appearance. The Clerk of Court is respectfully directed terminate the pending motion, (Dkt. No. 71), and to mail a copy of this memo endorsement to Plaintiff. So Ordered. (Signed by Judge Kenneth M. Karas on 5/6/22) (yv)

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In light of Plaintiff’s medical issues and potential representation by Covington & Burling,
the Court grants Plaintiff 60 days to file an Amended Complaint. The Court also notes that,
per the Court's memo endorsement dated March 9, 2022, (Dkt. No. 83), Defendants’
Motion for Summary Judgment, (Dkt. No. 71), is denied as moot. Plaintiff is encouraged to
reach out to Covington & Burling as soon as possible. Plaintiff is then directed to inform
the Court as to whether Covington & Burling opts to represent him; if so, attorneys are
directed to file a Notice of Appearance.
The Clerk of Court is respectfully directed terminate the pending motion, (Dkt. No. 71), and
to mail a copy of this memo endorsement to Plaintiff.

May 6, 2022