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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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IN THE UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT

FOR THE EASTERN DISTRICT OF CALIFORNIA

Plaintiff(s)

No.

REQUEST FOR AUTHORITY TO INCUR

COSTS (APPOINTED COUNSEL) AND

REQUEST FOR PAYMENT

vs.

Defendants.

______________________/

REQUEST OF PRO BONO FOR PRE-APPROVAL OF EXPENDITURES

Complete this form and return it to the court (with two copies) for approval prior to incurring the

cost for which reimbursement is requested.

I, , attorney for plaintiff(s), declare as follows:

action on , by the

 , United States District Judge/Magistrate Judge.

is reasonably necessary to the prosecution of this

Counsel seeking reimbursement must support all claimed expenses by submitting invoices, receipts or similar

documentation. Without such documentation, counsel will not be reimbursed.

I therefore request that this court authorize the expenditure in an amount not to exceed that stated

above for the completion of this contemplated course of action.

KENNETH TAYLOR

KUERSTON, et al.

2:19-cv-00450-DJC-CSK

Yolanda Huang, appointed pro-bono

I was appointed to represent plaintiff(s) in this

Honorable

I believe that the following course of action

action:

Plaintiff had a pre-existing condition of spinal spondylitis. After a use of 

force by defendants, he required spinal surgery which has left him 

wheelchair bound. Defense expert opined that the spinal surgery was 

neessitated by the spinal spondylitis, independent of the use of force. 

Plaintiff requires a medical expert to evaluate whether there is a causal 

link between the use of force and the ensuing spinal surgery.

See attachment for additional information.

I have made reasonable inquiry and believe that the cost of this course of action will not exceed

the amount of $

Jan. 31, 2023

Troy L. Nunley

7,000

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Case Number:

The following payments of costs have been heretofore approved in this matter:

Amount

Approved Purpose

Amount

Paid

I declare under penalty of perjury that the foregoing is true and correct.

Signed this day of , 20 , at , California.

Attorney for Plaintiff(s)

The above expenditure is APPROVED.

THE HONORABLE DANIEL J. CALABRETTA

UNITED STATES DISTRICT JUDGE

2:19-cv-00450-TLN

$7,000 Expert Witness Fee

5th April 24 Berkeley

DATED: June 26, 2024

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