Opinion
2:22-cv-11897
01-24-2024
TERRY BOWLING, Plaintiff, v. WELLPATH INC., CORIZON HEALTH INC., KIM FARRIS, JULIANA MARTINO, and JOHN DOE 1-4, Defendants.
DENISE PAGE HOOD, DISTRICT JUDGE.
ORDER CONDITIONALLY GRANTING PLAINTIFF'S MOTION FOR THE APPOINTNMENT OF COUNSEL (ECF No. 58) AND STAYING PROCEEDINGS FOR 60 DAYS
KIMBERLY G. ALTMAN, UNITED STATES MAGISTRATE JUDGE.
This is a civil rights case under 42 U.S.C. § 1983. On August 15, 2022, plaintiff Terry Bowling (Bowling) is proceeding pro se. Under 28 U.S.C. § 636(b)(1), all pretrial matters have been referred to the undersigned. (ECF No. 21). Before the Court is Bowling's motion for appointment of counsel. (ECF No. 58).
Following initial dispositive motions, Bowling's claims remain against Kim Farris, Juliana Martino, and Corizon.For the reasons stated in Bowling's motion, the Court has determined that he will benefit from the assistance of counsel and also that the appointment of counsel is appropriate at this stage of the case. Accordingly, Bowling's motion for appointment of counsel, (ECF No. 58), is CONDITIONALLY GRANTED. IT IS ORDERED that this matter is referred to the Court's pro bono program for the appointment of counsel.
Proceedings against Corizon have been administratively stayed due to its bankruptcy filing.
IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that proceedings in this case are STAYED for a period of 60 days, while the Court attempts to obtain pro bono counsel for Bowling. If pro bono counsel is not obtained within 60 days, the stay will be lifted, and Bowling will have to continue to proceed pro se. During the stay, no motions shall be filed.
SO ORDERED.