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Nature of Suit Code: 440
Nature of Suit: Other Civil Rights
Cause of Action: 42:1983 Civil Rights Act

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IN THE UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT

FOR THE EASTERN DISTRICT OF CALIFORNIA

MICHAEL DAVID STORMAN,

Plaintiff, No. CIV S-07-2113 FCD JFM PS 

vs.

THE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF

HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES,

et al.,

Defendants. ORDER

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Plaintiff has moved for appointment of counsel and has completed forms to obtain

counsel through the Bradshaw panel, citing Bradshaw v. Zoological Soc. of San Diego, 662 F.2d

1301 (9th Cir. 1981). Pursuant to Local Rule 78-230(h), the court finds the matter suitable for

disposition without argument, on the record and plaintiff’s motion and supporting documents on

file.

In the complaint filed October 9, 2007, plaintiff alleges defendants have violated

his constitutional rights by denying coverage of Viagra as a prescription drug because it

discriminates against the male gender and the disabled. Plaintiff filed appeals within the

Department of Health and Human Services. 

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However, the Bradshaw case was an employment discrimination case brought

under Title VII, 42 U.S.C. § 2000e et seq. Accordingly, the Bradshaw panel was established for

attorneys specializing in employment discrimination cases. Because plaintiff’s allegations do not

fall within Title VII, the court cannot appoint counsel pursuant to 42 U.S.C. § 2000e-5(f)(1)(B).

Accordingly, IT IS HEREBY ORDERED that plaintiff’s January 23, 2008 motion

for the appointment of counsel is denied.

DATED: January 24, 2008.

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