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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

Plaintiff Charles Windham is a state prisoner proceeding pro se and in forma pauperis in this 

civil rights action pursuant to 42 U.S.C. § 1983. The matter was referred to a United States Magistrate 

Judge pursuant to 28 U.S.C. § 636(b)(1)(B) and Local Rule 302. 

On October 17, 2016, the Magistrate Judge issued Findings and Recommendations 

recommending that Defendant Warden Davey, and Plaintiff’s claims of denial of medical care, free 

exercise of religion, access to courts, and deprivation of property, be dismissed for failure to state a 

claim upon which relief could be granted. (ECF No. 11.) This recommendation followed Plaintiff’s 

October 13, 2016 notice that he is willing to proceed on his claims against Defendant Rodriguez for 

excessive force in violation of the Eighth Amendment, which the Magistrate Judge had previously 

found was cognizable. (ECF No. 10.)

The Findings and Recommendations were served on Plaintiff and contained notice that 

objections were to be filed within thirty (30) days. Over thirty days have passed, and no objections 

were filed. 

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

novo review of this case. Having carefully reviewed the entire file, the Court finds the Findings and 

Recommendations to be supported by the record and by proper analysis.

CHARLES WINDHAM,

 Plaintiff,

v.

C. RODRIGUEZ, et al., 

Defendants.

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Case No.: 1:16-cv-00979-AWI-SAB (PC)

ORDER ADOPTING FINDINGS AND 

RECOMMENDATIONS, DISMISSING CERTAIN 

CLAIMS AND DEFENDANTS

[ECF No. 11]

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Accordingly, IT IS HEREBY ORDERED that:

1. The Findings and Recommendations issued October 17, 2016 (ECF No. 11), are 

adopted in full; 

2. This action shall proceed on Plaintiff’s claim of excessive force against Defendant C/O 

Rodriguez;

3. Defendant Warden Davey is dismissed for the failure to state a claim upon which relief 

could be granted; and

4. Plaintiff’s claims of denial of medical care, free exercise of religion, access to courts, 

and deprivation of property are also dismissed for failure to state a claim upon which 

relief could be granted.

IT IS SO ORDERED.

Dated: December 2, 2016 

 SENIOR DISTRICT JUDGE

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