Gilliam v. Universal Music Group et al
Plaintiff: Derrek Dwight Gillium and Derrek Dwight Gilliam
Defendant: Universal Music Group, Cain Petroleum Inc, Neighbor Care Health, Apple Park and Google Plex
Case Number: 3:2022cv01171
Filed: August 10, 2022
Court: US District Court for the District of Oregon
Presiding Judge: Marco A Hernandez
Nature of Suit: Civil Rights: Other
Cause of Action: 42 U.S.C. ยง 1981 Civil Rights
Jury Demanded By: Plaintiff
Docket Report

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Date Filed Document Text
September 15, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 11 ORDER: Plaintiff's Motion for Appointment of Counsel #8 and #10 are DENIED. There is no constitutional right to counsel in a civil case. United States v. 30.64 Acres of Land, 795 F.2d 796, 801 (9th Cir. 1986). Although the Court has discretion to request volunteer counsel under 28 U.S.C. 1915, there must be exceptional circumstances. Wood v. Houseright, 900 F.2d 1332, 1335 (9th Cir. 1990); Wilborn v. Escalderon, 789 F.2d 1328, 1331 (9th Cir. 1986). Here, in looking at Plaintiff's likelihood of success on the merits and his ability to articulate his claim in light of the complexity of the legal issues involved, the Court declines to appoint volunteer counsel. Wood, 900 F.2d at 1335-36; Wilborn, 789 F.2d at 1331. Should Plaintiff wish to proceed with this case, the amended complaint must be filed by October 7, 2022. Ordered by Judge Marco A. Hernandez. (Deposited in outgoing mail to pro se party on 9/15/2022.) (jp)
September 12, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 10 Motion for Appointment of Counsel. Filed by Derrek Dwight Gilliam. (dsg)
September 7, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 9 OPINION & ORDER: The Court GRANTS Plaintiff's application for leave to proceed IFP #2 . Plaintiff's Complaint #1 is dismissed with leave to amend. Plaintiff may file an amended complaint, curing deficiencies noted above, within 30 days of this Opinion & Order. The Clerk shall not issue the summons without direction from the Court. Signed on 9/7/2022 by Judge Marco A. Hernandez. (Deposited in outgoing mail to pro se party on 9/8/2022.) (jp)
September 7, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 8 Motion for Appointment of Counsel. Filed by Derrek Dwight Gilliam. (ecp)
August 24, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 7 ORDER: Plaintiff's claims are SEVERED as described in the attached. The Clerk of Court is DIRECTED to do the following: (a) Open a separate civil action for Plaintiff's claims as described above; (b) Assign the new actions to the judge to whom the instant action is assigned; (c) File and docket a copy of this order in the newly-opened files; (d) Place a copy of the Complaint, ECF 1, filed in this action on August 10, 2022 in the newly-opened case files; and (e) Place a copy of Plaintiff's most recent in forma pauperis application in the newly-opened case files. Signed on 8/24/2022 by Judge Marco A. Hernandez.(Deposited in outgoing mail to pro se party on 8/25/2022.) (jp)
August 12, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 6 Demand for Jury Trial by Derrek Dwight Gillium. Filed by Derrek Dwight Gillium. (ecp)
August 12, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 5 Statement of Facts re Complaint #1 Filed by Derrek Dwight Gillium. (Related document(s): Complaint #1 .) (ecp)
August 11, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 4 Notice of Case Reassignment: This case has been reassigned from Magistrate Judge Youlee Yim You to Judge Marco A. Hernandez. (Deposited in outgoing mail to pro se party on 8/11/2022.) (cw)
August 11, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 3 Notice of Case Assignment: This case is assigned to Magistrate Judge Youlee Yim You. (Deposited in outgoing mail to pro se party on 8/11/2022.) (ecp)
August 10, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 2 Application for Leave to Proceed IFP. Filed by Derrek Dwight Gillium. (ecp)
August 10, 2022 Opinion or Order Filing 1 Complaint. Jury Trial Requested: No. Filed by Derrek Gillium against All Defendants (Attachments: #1 Civil Cover Sheet). (ecp)

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