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Nature of Suit Code: 550
Nature of Suit: Prisoner - Civil Rights (U.S. defendant)
Cause of Action: 42:1983 Prisoner Civil Rights

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UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT

EASTERN DISTRICT OF CALIFORNIA

HARVEY CURTIS BAKER,

Plaintiff,

v.

JAMES A. YATES,

Defendant.

Case No. 1:12-cv-00126-LJO-SAB

ORDER ADOPTING FINDINGS AND 

RECOMENDATIONS

ECF NO. 61

On April 9, 2013, the Court screened Plaintiff’s complaint and found that it stated some 

cognizable claims. (ECF No. 54.) The Court ordered Plaintiff either to file an amended 

complaint curing the deficiencies in his non-cognizable claims or to inform the Court that he 

wishes to proceed only on the claims found to be cognizable by the Court and consents to the 

dismissal of the non-cognizable claims. On May 31, 2013, Plaintiff informed the Court that he 

wishes to proceed solely on the claims found to be cognizable in the Court’s screening order. 

(ECF No. 59.) On June 5, 2013, the magistrate judge assigned to this case issued a Findings and 

Recommendations recommending that Plaintiff’s non-cognizable claims be dismissed from this 

action, which include Plaintiff’s state law claims, claims for equitable relief and claims against 

Defendants James A. Yates. (ECF No. 61.)

The Findings and Recommendations were served on all parties and contained notice that 

any objections were to be filed within thirty (30) days. Neither party has filed objections to the 

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Findings and Recommendations.

In accordance with the provisions of 28 U.S.C. § 636(b)(1)(C), this Court has conducted 

a de novo review of the case. Having carefully reviewed the entire file, the Court finds that the 

Findings and Recommendations are supported by the record and by proper analysis.

Accordingly, it is HEREBY ORDERED that:

1. The Findings and Recommendations dated June 5, 2013 are ADOPTED IN FULL 

(ECF No. 61);

2. Plaintiff’s state law claims, claims for equitable relief and claims against 

Defendant James A. Yates are DISMISSED; and

3. This action shall proceed solely against Defendant Unidentified Correctional 

Officer Jane Doe #1 under 42 U.S.C. § 1983 for the violation of Plaintiff’s rights 

under the Eighth Amendment.

IT IS SO ORDERED.

Dated: July 15, 2013 /s/ Lawrence J. O’Neill 

 UNITED STATES DISTRICT JUDGE DEAC_Signature-END:

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