Deakin v. Herman Pearl Company, 2:25-cv-00839

Plaintiff Jessica Renee Deakin alleges she was wrongfully terminated from her employment after a car accident left her disabled.
Plaintiff contends that her employer initially assured her that her job was secure and she could take needed time off to recover.
She subsequently received a termination letter, which she claims was due to her disability and her request for accommodations.
Plaintiff alleges that the employer has provided accommodations for other employees with disabilities.
She filed a complaint with the EEOC and received a right-to-sue letter before filing this federal suit.
Plaintiff has made extensive efforts to secure legal representation but remains unable to find counsel and seeks court-appointed counsel due to limited financial resources.

Issue	Plaintiff's Argument	Defendant's Argument	Held
Appointment of counsel in civil rights case	Deakin cannot afford counsel, has made diligent efforts to obtain one, and alleges plausible claims of discrimination.	Not recorded at this stage.	Motion forwarded to the screening committee for possible pro bono appointment.

Johnson v. U.S. Dep't of Treasury, 939 F.2d 820 (9th Cir. 1991) (establishes factors for appointment of counsel in Title VII cases)