Opinion
3:20-CV-05894-LK
12-29-2023
ROBERT LOUGH, Plaintiff, v. WASHINGTON STATE DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL AND HEALTH SERVICES, et al., Defendants.
ORDER REFERRING CASE TO MAGISTRATE JUDGE FOR MEDIATION
Lauren King United States District Judge.
This matter comes before the Court following appointment of pro bono counsel for Mr. Lough. See Dkt. Nos. 128-29. For the reasons discussed in its November 20, 2023 Order, the Court refers this case to United States Magistrate Judge Theresa L. Fricke for mediation in accordance with Local Civil Rule 39.1(c). Dkt. No. 125 at 4. Judge Fricke will issue an order in due course setting the date for mediation and providing any other instructions she deems necessary.
This referral shall expire upon the conclusion of mediation.