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Nature of Suit Code: 550
Nature of Suit: Prisoner - Civil Rights (U.S. defendant)
Cause of Action: 42:1983 Prisoner Civil Rights

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UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT

EASTERN DISTRICT OF CALIFORNIA

Plaintiff Troas Barnett appealed a jury verdict that rejected his pro se claims, brought pursuant 

to 42 U.S.C. § 1983, alleging excessive force by prison guards. On March 25, 2015, the Court of 

Appeals for the Ninth Circuit reversed the district court’s judgment and remanded the matter for a new 

trial. 

At the Ninth Circuit’s direction, and following consideration of the issues in this case, the 

Court finds it appropriate to appoint voluntary pro bono counsel, if available, for Plaintiff Troas 

Barnett at trial. Accordingly, this matter shall be referred to the Eastern District of California’s Pro 

Bono Director, Sujean Park, for assistance in identifying voluntary pro bono counsel willing to accept 

appointment. 

Following appointment of voluntary pro bono counsel, if available, the Court will set this 

matter for a telephonic status conference to address potential trial dates and related trial issues, 

including the final pretrial order, motions in limine, trial witnesses and evidence. 

IT IS SO ORDERED.

Dated: April 1, 2015 /s/ Barbara A. McAuliffe _

UNITED STATES MAGISTRATE JUDGE

TROAS V. BARNETT,

 Plaintiff,

v.

MARTIN GAMBOA, et al.,

Defendants.

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Case No.: 1:05-cv-01022-BAM PC

ORDER OF REFERRAL TO PRO BONO 

COORDINATOR

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