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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

FRANK VALLES,

Plaintiff,

v.

NEWSOM, et al.,

Defendants.

No. 1:24-cv-00379-JLT-BAM (PC)

ORDER ADOPTING FINDINGS AND 

RECOMMENDATIONS TO DISMISS

ACTION FOR FAILURE TO STATE A 

CLAIM

(Doc. 13)

Frank Valles is a state prisoner proceeding pro se and in forma pauperis in this civil rights 

action pursuant to 42 U.S.C. § 1983.

On November 1, 2024, the assigned magistrate judge screened the first amended 

complaint and issued findings and recommendations that this action be dismissed for failure to 

state a cognizable claim upon which relief may be granted. (Doc. 13.) Plaintiff was directed to 

file objections within fourteen (14) days. (Id.) Plaintiff timely filed objections on November 25, 

2024. (Doc. 14.)

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

de novo review of this case. Having carefully reviewed the entire file, including Plaintiff’s 

objections, the Court finds the findings and recommendations to be supported by the record and 

by proper analysis. Plaintiff’s objections fail to address the essential reasoning articulated in the 

findings and recommendations, including that: (1) Plaintiff has failed to plausibly allege a 

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connection between contaminated water and any testicular cysts he may have; and (2) Plaintiff 

has not plead facts sufficient to sustain a deliberate indifference to medical care claim. 

Accordingly, the Court ORDERS:

1. The findings and recommendations issued on November 1, 2024, (Doc. 13), are 

ADOPTED IN FULL.

2. This action is DISMISSED, with prejudice, for failure to state a cognizable claim 

upon which relief may be granted.

3. The Clerk of the Court is directed to CLOSE THIS CASE.

IT IS SO ORDERED.

Dated: December 22, 2024 

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