VALLE v. SCI DALLAS et al

Filing 15

ORDER THAT THE MOTION FOR APPOINTMENT OF COUNSEL (ECF NO. 12) IS DENIED. THE MOTION TO AMEND PURSUANT TO FRCP RULE 15(c) (ECF NO. 13) IS DENIED FOR THE REASONS SET FORTH IN THE COURT'S MEMORANDUM. THIS CASE SHALL REMAIN CLOSED.. SIGNED BY HONORABLE C. DARNELL JONES, II ON 5/22/18. 5/23/18 ENTERED AND COPIES MAILED TO PRO SE PLFF. (pr, )

IN THE UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT
FOR THE EASTERN DISTRICT OF PENNSYLVANIA
ANTONIO SANTOS VALLE,
Plaintiff,

.

CIVIL ACTION

FILED
.

v.
SCI DALLAS, et al.,
Defendants.

AND NOW, thisd;Z

NO. 17-1792

iy ~upon
of

consideration of Valle's Motion for

Appointment of Pro Bono Counsel (ECF No. 12) and Motion to Amend Pursuant to F.R.C.P.
Rule 15(c) (ECF No. 13), it is ORDERED that:
1.

The Motion for Appointment of Pro Bono Counsel (ECF No. 12) is DENIED.

See Tabron v. Grace, 6 F.3d 147, 155 (3d Cir. 1993) (in determining whether appointment of
counsel is appropriate, the Court should first determine whether plaintiffs lawsuit has a legal
basis).
2.

The Motion to Amend Pursuant to F.R.C.P. Rule 15(c) (ECF No. 13) is DENIED

for the reasons set forth in the Court's Memorandum.
3.

This case shall remain CLOSED.