Cooper, Demetrius v. Meyer et al

Filing 205

ORDER denying as moot 200 Motion to direct defendant's attorney to provide the name and address of the administrator of Jeffrey Meyer's estate ; granting plaintiff's 201 , 203 Motions for Assistance in Recruiting Counsel. The clerk of court is directed to schedule trial for July 30, 2018. Signed by District Judge James D. Peterson on 6/1/2018. (elc),(ps)

IN THE UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT
FOR THE WESTERN DISTRICT OF WISCONSIN

DEMETRIUS COOPER,
Plaintiff,
v.

ORDER

JEFFREY MEYER, PATRICK GORMAN, and
CORY SABISH,

16-cv-526-jdp

Defendants.
I held a telephonic hearing on June 1, 2018, to address plaintiff Demetrius Cooper’s
requests for assistance recruiting counsel and other issues arising from the death of defendant
Jeffrey Meyer. At the hearing, Cooper appeared pro se and defendants appeared by counsel,
Brandon Flugaur.
The parties confirmed that they are willing to mediate this case and Cooper’s other
lawsuit, Cooper v. McGowan, No. 17-cv-383 (W.D. Wis. filed May 17, 2017). So I will grant
Cooper’s motions and attempt to recruit counsel to represent Cooper for the purpose of
mediating this case and the ’383 case. I will inquire whether counsel is willing to represent
Cooper at trial in this case, as well. I expect the parties to schedule mediation promptly once
counsel is recruited.
The parties indicated that they will be prepared for a July 30, 2018 trial if mediation is
unsuccessful. So I will direct the clerk of court to schedule a July 30, 2018 trial date, with the
understanding that if I find counsel willing to represent Cooper at trial, the trial date may be
rescheduled to accommodate counsel’s calendar.

Finally, Cooper indicated that he agrees to defendants’ proposed stipulation concerning
assignment of Meyer’s liability. So I will deny Cooper’s motion to obtain Meyer’s personal
representative’s contact information as moot. Defendants’ counsel indicated that he will file
the signed stipulation with the court.

ORDER
IT IS ORDERED that:
1. Plaintiff Demetrius Cooper’s motions for assistance in recruiting counsel, Dkt. 201
and Dkt. 203, are GRANTED. If I find counsel willing to represent plaintiff, I will
advise the parties of that fact.
2. The clerk of court is directed to schedule trial for July 30, 2018.
3. Plaintiff’s motion for an order directing defendants to provide him with the name
and contact information for the personal representative of Jeffrey Meyer’s estate,
Dkt. 200, is DENIED as moot. Upon obtaining plaintiff’s signature, defendants’
counsel will file with the court the stipulation concerning assignment of Meyer’s
liability.
Entered June 1, 2018.
BY THE COURT:
/s/
________________________________________
JAMES D. PETERSON
District Judge

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