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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 Zane Hubbard is appearing pro se and in forma pauperis in this civil rights action 

pursuant to 42 U.S.C. § 1983.

On June 17, 2014, the Court dismissed Plaintiff’s complaint and granted leave to file an 

amended complaint within thirty days. Plaintiff failed to file an amended complaint or otherwise 

respond to the Court’s order. Therefore, on August 6, 2014, the undersigned issued a Findings and 

Recommendation to dismiss the action for failure to comply and failure to state a cognizable claim for 

relief. 

On August 20, 2014, Plaintiff filed objections to the Findings and Recommendation. In his 

objections, Plaintiff fails to acknowledge his failure to comply with the Court’s June 17, 2014, order 

and merely attempts to argue the merits of his complaint. 

Plaintiff is advised that given this Court’s heavy caseload, particularly involving prisoner civil 

rights litigation, deadlines must be strictly enforced, even involving individuals proceeding pro se, and 

ZANE HUBBARD,

 Plaintiff,

v.

SGT. J. G. GARCIA, et al.,

Defendants.

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Case No.: 1:14-cv-00278-AWI-SAB (PC)

ORDER VACATING FINDINGS AND 

RECOMMENDATION, AND GRANTING 

PLAINTIFF THIRTY DAYS TO FILE AN 

AMENDED COMPLAINT

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Plaintiff must demonstrate cause why he has failed to comply with deadline. Although courts must 

construe pleadings by pro se litigants liberally, “pro se litigants are bound by the rules of procedure.” 

Ghazali v. Moran, 46 F.3d 52, 54 (9th Cir. 1995). Thus, Plaintiff’s pro se status does not exempt him 

from compliance with the deadlines and procedural requirements in this case. Indeed, Plaintiff’s 

failure to follow and/or comply with the Court’s orders frustrates the Court’s efficient management 

and control of the docket in this case. See Pagtalunan v. Galaza, 291 F.3d 639, 642 (9th Cir. 2002) 

(“It is incumbent upon the Court to manage its docket without being subject to routine noncompliance 

by litigants.”). If Plaintiff continues to ignore and defy court orders, the action can and will be subject 

to sanctions, including dismissal of the action. See Local Rule 110. 

In the interest of justice, the Court will vacate the Findings and Recommendations and grant 

Plaintiff thirty (30) days from the date of service of this order to file an amended complaint in 

compliance with the Court’s June 17, 2014, order. Plaintiff’s second amended complaint should be 

brief, Fed R. Civ. P. 8(a), but must state what each named defendant did that led to the deprivation of 

Plaintiff’s constitutional or other federal rights. See Ashcroft v. Iqbal, 556 U.S. 662, 678 (2009). In 

addition, Plaintiff may not change the nature of this suit by adding new, unrelated claims in his 

amended complaint. George v. Smith, 507 F.3d 605, 607 (7th Cir. 2007). Although accepted as true, 

the “[f]actual allegations must be [sufficient] to raise a right to relief above the speculative level....” 

Bell Atlantic Corp. v. Trowmbly, 550 U.S. 544, 555 (2007). Finally, Plaintiff is advised that an 

amended complaint supersedes the original complaint, Forsyth v. Humana, Inc., 114 F.3d 1467, 1474 

(9th Cir. 1997), overruled in part on other grounds, Lacey v. Maricopa County, 693 F.3d 896, 928 (9th 

Cir. 2012); King v. Atiyeh, 814 F.2d 565, 567 (9th Cir. 1987), and must be “complete in itself without 

reference to the prior or superseded pleading.” Local Rule 220.

Accordingly,

IT IS HEREBY ORDERED that:

1. The Findings and Recommendation issued August 6, 2014, is VACATED;

2. Within thirty (30) days from the date of service of this order Plaintiff shall file an 

amended complaint;

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3. Failure to comply with this order will result in dismissal of the action.

IT IS SO ORDERED.

Dated: August 21, 2014 

UNITED STATES MAGISTRATE JUDGE

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