Mario C. Zapata v. Delta Air Lines, Inc.

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7 UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT CENTRAL DISTRICT OF CALIFORNIA 10 MARIO ZAPATA, Case No. 2:22-CV-04584-MEMF(MRWx)

Plaintiff, ORDER DENYING MOTION FOR

APPOINTMENT OF COUNSEL [ECF NO.

13 v. 11] 14 DELTA AIR LINES, INC., et al., 15 Defendants. 16 17 18 19 20 On September 11, 2022, Plaintiff Mario Zapata, appearing pro se, filed a Motion for Appointment of Counsel. ECF No. 11. For the reasons set forth below, the Court DENIES the Motion.1 24 / / / / / / 27 I. Background A. Factual Background2 Plaintiff Mario Zapata (“Zapata”) is an individual with a disability that limits use of his left hand and arm. ECF No. 11 (“Motion” or “Mot.”) at 3. He also suffers from advanced multiple sclerosis, disseminated enlarged prostate, urinary incontinence, and chronic ulcers, among other conditions. Id. These conditions require him to use an electric wheelchair. Id. Zapata flew from Los Angeles to New York City on a flight operated by Defendant Delta Airlines, Inc. (“Delta”). Compl. at…