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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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UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT

FOR THE EASTERN DISTRICT OF CALIFORNIA

DONELLE McCLAIN, on behalf of 

IMHOTEP SALAT

Plaintiff,

v.

MARY STRAND, et al.,

Defendants.

No. 2:15-cv-2009 KJM CKD PS

FINDINGS AND RECOMMENDATIONS

This action was filed by plaintiff’s guardian1in propria persona on behalf of plaintiff. An 

incompetent person can only proceed if represented by counsel. See Johns v. County of San 

Diego, 114 F.3d 874 (9th Cir. 1997) (citations omitted) (“It goes without saying that it is not in 

the interest of minors or incompetents that they be represented by non-attorneys. Where they 

have claims that require adjudication, they are entitled to trained legal assistance so their rights 

may be fully protected.”). By order filed September 25, 2015, plaintiff was granted thirty days to 

obtain counsel. Plaintiff was also cautioned that failure to timely obtain counsel would result

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 Attached to the complaint are several exhibits purportedly filed in the Eighth Judicial District 

Court of the State of Nevada in and for the County of Clark which allegedly demonstrate that 

Donnelle McClain has been appointed guardian for Imhotep Salat due to his incompetence.

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in a recommendation that the action be dismissed without prejudice. Plaintiff has failed to obtain 

counsel and has not otherwise responded to the court’s order.

Accordingly, IT IS HEREBY RECOMMENDED that this action be dismissed without 

prejudice. See Local Rule 110; Fed. R. Civ. P. 41(b).

These findings and recommendations are submitted to the United States District Judge 

assigned to the case, pursuant to the provisions of 28 U.S.C. § 636(b)(l). Within fourteen days 

after being served with these findings and recommendations, any party may file written 

objections with the court and serve a copy on all parties. Such a document should be captioned 

“Objections to Magistrate Judge’s Findings and Recommendations.” Failure to file objections 

within the specified time may waive the right to appeal the District Court’s order. Martinez v. 

Ylst, 951 F.2d 1153 (9th Cir. 1991).

Dated: November 3, 2015

4 mcclain2009.cou.ftc

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CAROLYN K. DELANEY

UNITED STATES MAGISTRATE JUDGE

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