Stein
Nick Stein v. The City of San Diego, et al.
Opinion
Trial Court Opinion
UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT SOUTHERN DISTRICT OF CALIFORNIA 10 NICK STEIN, Case No.: 3:24-cv-00953-DMS-AHG Plaintiff, ORDER DENYING PLAINTIFF’S
MOTION FOR APPOINTMENT OF
v.
COUNSEL
THE CITY OF SAN DIEGO, et al., [ECF No. 14] Defendants. 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 Before the Court is Plaintiff Nick Stein’s (“Plaintiff”) Motion for Appointment of Counsel. ECF No. 14. For the reasons set forth below, the Court DENIES Plaintiff’s motion. I. BACKGROUND Proceeding pro se and in forma pauperis, Plaintiff filed his amended complaint on October 25, 2024, pursuant to 42 U.S.C. § 1983. ECF Nos. 4, 5, 6. Plaintiff alleges unlawful search and seizure, excessive use of force, and Monell1 violations against the City of San Diego; various police officers, including Chief of the San Diego Police Department, David Nisleit; and unnamed individuals (collectively, “Defendants”). ECF No. 5. Plaintiff also seeks relief under California law, asserting claims for assault, battery, false imprisonment,…