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Nature of Suit Code: 440
Nature of Suit: Other Civil Rights
Cause of Action: 42:1983 Civil Rights Act

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 The Court takes judicial notice of Smith v. Holm, 3:06cv5992 SI (N.D. Cal.) (dismissed for failure to state 1

a claim on January 22, 2007); Smith v. Does, et al., 1:07cv509 LJO SMS (E.D.Cal.) (dismissed for failure to state a

claim on May 4, 2007); Smith v. Scribner, 1:06cv310 AWI NEW (DLB) (PC) (E.D.Cal.) (dismissed for failure to

state a claim on May 9, 2007); Smith v. Social Security, 1:07cv531 AWI SMS (E.D.Cal.) (dismissed for failure to

state a claim on May 9, 2007); and Smith v. Board of Prison Term Personnel, et al., 1:06cv1434 LJO NEW (DLB)

(PC) (E.D.Cal.) (dismissed for failure to state a claim on August 16, 2007).

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UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT

EASTERN DISTRICT OF CALIFORNIA

JAMES E. SMITH,

Plaintiff,

v.

WARDEN HEDGPETH, et al., 

Defendants.

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1:07cv1530 OWW DLB 

ORDER FINDING PLAINTIFF INELIGIBLE TO

PROCEED IN FORMA PAUPERIS IN THIS

ACTION, AND REQUIRING PLAINTIFF TO

PAY $350.00 FILING FEE

Plaintiff James E. Smith (“Plaintiff”) is a state prisoner proceeding pro se in this action

filed on October 22, 2007. 

28 U.S.C. § 1915 governs proceedings in forma pauperis. Section 1915(g) provides that

“[i]n no event shall a prisoner bring a civil action . . . under this section if the prisoner has, on 3

or more prior occasions, while incarcerated or detained in any facility, brought an action or

appeal in a court of the United States that was dismissed on the grounds that it is frivolous,

malicious, or fails to state a claim upon which relief may be granted, unless the prisoner is under

imminent danger of serious physical injury.” Plaintiff has had three or more actions dismissed as

frivolous, as malicious, or for failing to state a claim upon which relief may be granted. Thus,

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Plaintiff is subject to 28 U.S.C. § 1915(g) and is precluded from proceeding in forma pauperis

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unless he is, at the time the complaint is filed, under imminent danger of serious physical injury. 

Plaintiff fails to allege that he is in imminent danger of serious physical injury. His action

concerns an allegedly incorrect charge to his prison trust account for eyeglasses. Although he

alleges that he has been denied medical information, his allegation is related to his attempts to

refund his money. Because Plaintiff has alleged no facts that support a finding that he is, at this

time, under imminent danger of serious physical injury, Plaintiff may not proceed in forma

pauperis in this action, and must submit the appropriate filing fee in order to proceed with this

action. 

Based on the foregoing, it is HEREBY ORDERED that:

1. Pursuant to 28 U.S.C. § 1915(g), Plaintiff is ineligible to proceed in forma

pauperis in this action;

2. Plaintiff shall submit the $350.00 filing fee in full within thirty (30) days; and

3. If Plaintiff fails to pay the $350.00 filing fee in full within thirty days, this action

will be dismissed, without prejudice.

IT IS SO ORDERED. 

Dated: October 30, 2007 /s/ Dennis L. Beck 

3b142a UNITED STATES MAGISTRATE JUDGE

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