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Parties Involved:
Rosa Gonzales
Defendant
Frank Wells
Plaintiff

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UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT

EASTERN DISTRICT OF CALIFORNIA

FRANK WELLS,

Plaintiff,

v.

ROSA GONZALES,

Defendant.

Case No. 1:17-cv-01240-DAD-EPG (PC)

ORDER GRANTING PLAINTIFF’S 

MOTION FOR MEDIATION AND 

DENYING PLAINTIFF’S REQUEST FOR 

COUNSEL AT THE MEDIATION

(ECF NO. 76)

SEVEN (7) DAY DEADLINE

Frank Wells (“Plaintiff”) is a state prisoner proceeding pro se and in forma pauperis in this 

civil rights action. 

On January 27, 2020, Plaintiff filed a motion for mediation. (ECF No. 76). Plaintiff also 

asks that, if his request for mediation is granted, he be appointed pro bono counsel for the 

mediation. On February 4, 2020, Defendant filed her response, indicating that she is open to 

mediation. (ECF No. 80).

Given Defendant’s response, the Court will grant Plaintiff’s motion for mediation. 

However, the Court will deny Plaintiff’s request for appointment of pro bono counsel for the 

mediation. Plaintiff did not provide any reasons why counsel should be appointed. Additionally, 

the Court has reviewed the record in this case, and it appears that Plaintiff can adequately 

articulate his claims.

Accordingly, IT IS ORDERED that:

1. Plaintiff’s motion for mediation is GRANTED; 

2. Defense counsel has seven days from the date of service of this order to contact 

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ADR Coordinator Sujean Park (spark@caed.uscourts.gov) to schedule a settlement 

conference; and

3. Plaintiff’s request for appointment of pro bono counsel for the mediation is DENIED.

IT IS SO ORDERED.

Dated: February 5, 2020 /s/

UNITED STATES MAGISTRATE JUDGE

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