Head v. Artus et al

Filing 141

ORDER referring matter to alternative dispute resolution and granting 140 Motion to Appoint Counsel solely to the extent that the Court will appoint pro bono counsel pursuant to Local Rule of Civil Procedure 83.8 for the limited purpose of preparing for and participating in alternative dispute resolution. Signed by Hon. Elizabeth A. Wolford on 06/01/2020. (CDH)-CLERK TO FOLLOW UP-

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UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT
WESTERN DISTRICT OF NEW YORK

MICHAEL HEAD,
ORDER
Plaintiff,
6:14-CV-06546 EAW
v.
CORRECTIONAL OFFICER JAMES
PICHETTE, et al.,
Defendants.

After due consideration, the Court finds that this case is appropriate for referral to
alternative dispute resolution as provided in Section 2.1B of the Plan for Alternative
Dispute Resolution in the United States District Court for the Western District of New
York (“the ADR Plan”). A copy of the ADR Plan and related forms and documents can
be

obtained

from

the

Clerk’s

Office

and

are

http://www.nywd.uscourts.gov/alternative-dispute-resolution.

also

available

Alternative

at:

Dispute

Resolution Program Administrator Amanda G. Williams will serve as Mediator for this
case.
The Court further grants Plaintiff’s pending motion for appointment of counsel
(Dkt. 140) solely to the extent that the Court will appoint pro bono counsel pursuant to
Local Rule of Civil Procedure 83.8 for the limited purpose of preparing for and

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participating in alternative dispute resolution.1 The Court requests that the Pro Bono
Program Administrator begin the process for appointment of pro bono counsel for this
limited purpose. Upon appointment of pro bono counsel, the Court will set a deadline for
completion of the initial mediation session.
SO ORDERED.

_________________________________
ELIZABETH A. WOLFORD
United States District Judge
Dated: June 1, 2020
Rochester, New York

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In the event the parties are not able to resolve the matter, the Court will consider
whether appointment of counsel for purposes of trial is warranted.
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