Citation Codes Equivalent Citations citation codes Docket Number 02 Civ. 5960 (GEL) Motions Motion to appoint : Denied Judges Gerard E. Lynch Acts The Public Health And Welfare — Civil Rights — Institutionalized Persons — Suits By Prisoners See more information ... Smart Summary Please sign up to generate summary. JAMES OATES, -v- CITY OF NEW YORK, et al. Plaintiff, Defendants OPINION AND ORDER GERARD E. LYNCH, District Judge Plaintiff in the above-captioned action moved this court on March 30, 2004, for appointment of counsel. However, by Order dated April 2, 2004, the plaintiff's case was dismissed for failure to exhaust remedies as required by the Prison Litigation Reform Act ("PLRA"), 42 U.S.C. § 1997e(a). Accordingly, his motion for appointment of counsel is denied as moot. The Clerk of the Court is respectfully directed to mark this motion closed. SO ORDERED.