Whitmore v. Mask

ORDER AND JUDGMENT *

MONROE G. McKAY, Circuit Judge.

These consolidated appeals arise out of the settlement of a § 1983 case brought by Plaintiff David Whitmore, a state prisoner, against various prison officials.

Plaintiff filed his pro se complaint in 2011. In August 2012, the district court granted summary judgment in favor of the defendants on all claims except one claim of retaliation against Defendant Mindy Mask. The court then appointed counsel to represent Plaintiff on this remaining claim.

After counsel was appointed, the parties entered into settlement negotiations. Counsel informed the…