McLean v. Federal Bureau of Prisons

Filing 160

ORDER (memorandum filed previously as separate docket entry) - AND NOW, this 30th day of January, 2018, in accordance with the corresponding Memorandum, IT IS ORDERED THAT: 1. Plaintiffs motion for leave to increase the amount of the FTCA damages (Do c. No. 141), is DENIED; 2. This case is REFERRED to the Courts Prison Litigation Settlement Committee to facilitate settlement discussion; 3. Joe Barrett, ADR Coordinator for the Middle District of Pennsylvania, is appointed to serve as mediator; 4. Mr. Barrett and counsel will coordinate with prison officials in order to schedule either an in-person or video conference mediation session at a mutually convenient time in a manner that comports with the needs and concerns of prison officials; 5. C ounsel may be available to represent Plaintiff for the limited purpose ofassisting with the mediation process. If Plaintiff would like the Court toattempt to secure counsel, Plaintiff shall submit the enclosed request forappointment of counsel form w ithin fourteen (14) days of the date of thisOrder; 6. Any party opposed to mediation shall file, within fourteen (14) days of the date of this Order, a declaration specifying the reasons for suchopposition; 7. All settlement discussions are CONFIDENT IAL and may not beutilized by any party if settlement is not reached; 8. The mediation shall take place within ninety (90) days of the date of this Order; 9. The above-captioned action is STAYED pending the outcome of mediation proceedings.Signed by Honorable Sylvia H. Rambo on 1/30/18. (dmn)

UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT
FOR THE MIDDLE DISTRICT OF PENNSYLVANIA
WILLIAM SAMUEL MCLEAN,
JR.,
Plaintiff

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UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, :
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Defendant

No. 1:14-CV-02298
(Judge Rambo)

ORDER
AND NOW, this 30th day of January, 2018, in accordance with the
corresponding Memorandum, IT IS ORDERED THAT:
1. Plaintiff’s motion for leave to increase the amount of the FTCA damages
(Doc. No. 141), is DENIED;
2. This case is REFERRED to the Court’s Prison Litigation Settlement
Committee to facilitate settlement discussion;
3. Joe Barrett, ADR Coordinator for the Middle District of Pennsylvania, is
appointed to serve as mediator;
4. Mr. Barrett and counsel will coordinate with prison officials in order to
schedule either an in-person or video conference mediation session at a
mutually convenient time in a manner that comports with the needs and
concerns of prison officials;
5. Counsel may be available to represent Plaintiff for the limited purpose of
assisting with the mediation process. If Plaintiff would like the Court to
attempt to secure counsel, Plaintiff shall submit the enclosed request for
appointment of counsel form within fourteen (14) days of the date of this
Order;

6. Any party opposed to mediation shall file, within fourteen (14) days of
the date of this Order, a declaration specifying the reasons for such
opposition;
7. All settlement discussions are CONFIDENTIAL and may not be
utilized by any party if settlement is not reached;
8. The mediation shall take place within ninety (90) days of the date of this
Order;
9. The above-captioned action is STAYED pending the outcome of
mediation proceedings.

s/Sylvia H. Rambo
SYLVIA H. RAMBO
United States District Judge

UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT
FOR THE MIDDLE DISTRICT OF PENNSYLVANIA
WILLIAM SAMUEL MCLEAN,
JR.,
Plaintiff

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UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, :
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Defendant
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No. 1:14-CV-02298
(Judge Rambo)

REQUEST FOR APPOINTMENT OF MEDIATION COUNSEL
I have received the Order of Referral to the Prison Litigation Settlement Program.
I hereby request appointment of counsel for the limited purpose of assisting me
with the settlement/mediation process. I understand that the appointment of
counsel is not guaranteed and I understand that settlement discussions will occur
whether or not the Court is able to secure an attorney to assist me. I further
understand that, in the event that counsel is appointment, any representation will
cease upon conclusion of the settlement/mediation process.

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