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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

CHRISTOPHER EVAN VANDERWERFF,

Plaintiff,

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K. ALLISON, et al.,

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Case No. 1:13-cv-00521-LJO-BAM (PC)

ORDER GRANTING EXTENSION OF 

TIME TO AMEND COMPLAINT 

(ECF No. 24)

FORTY-FIVE DAY DEADLINE

Plaintiff Christopher Evan Vanderwerff (“Plaintiff”) is a state prisoner proceeding pro se 

and in forma pauperis in this civil rights action pursuant to 42 U.S.C. § 1983. Plaintiff initiated 

this action on February 13, 2013. 

On April 25, 2014, the Court dismissed Plaintiff’s complaint for failure to state a claim, 

with leave to file an amended complaint within thirty days. 28 U.S.C. § 1915A; 28 U.S.C. § 

1915(e). Plaintiff was warned that if he failed to file an amended complaint in compliance with 

the order, this action would be dismissed for failure to state a claim. 

Plaintiff failed to file an amended complaint. As such, on June 6, 2014, the undersigned 

issued Findings and Recommendations that this action be dismissed based on Plaintiff’s failure 

to state any claims upon which relief may be granted. (ECF No. 17.) However, on the same 

date, Plaintiff filed a motion requesting a forty-five (45) day extension of time to file his 

amended complaint. (ECF No. 16.) Accordingly, on June 10, 2014, the Court vacated the 

Findings and Recommendations and granted Plaintiff a forty-five (45) day extension of time to 

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file his amended complaint. (ECF No. 18.) On July 29, 2014, the Court granted Plaintiff a 

second forty-five (45) day extension of time to file an amended complaint. (ECF No. 20.) Based 

on the second extension of time, Plaintiff’s amended complaint was due on or before September 

7, 2014. 

On September 5, 2014, Plaintiff filed a motion for appointment of counsel. (ECF No. 

21.) The Court denied the motion on September 8, 2014. (ECF No. 22.) 

As Plaintiff failed to file an amended complaint, on September 24, 2014, the undersigned 

issued Findings and Recommendations that this action be dismissed based on Plaintiff’s failure 

to state any claims. The Findings and Recommendations were served on Plaintiff and contained 

notice that any objections were to be filed within fourteen (14) days. (ECF No. 23.)

On October 10, 2014, Plaintiff filed objections to the Findings and Recommendations. 

According to the objections, Plaintiff asserts that he could not comply with the Court’s order to 

amend due to an ongoing medical condition. He requires inmate assistance because his 

amputated fingers are heavily bandaged and he cannot write or type. Plaintiff therefore asks for 

a ninety (90) day stay of this action or dismissal without prejudice. Plaintiff explains that he is 

scheduled for surgical follow-up in mid-January 2015. (ECF No. 24.) 

At this time, the Court finds it appropriate to grant Plaintiff an additional forty-five (45) 

days to file an amended complaint. This will permit Plaintiff additional time to obtain assistance 

in preparing any amended complaint. If Plaintiff does not wish to amend his complaint, then he 

may file a notice of voluntary dismissal. 

Accordingly, Plaintiff is HEREBY GRANTED a forty-five (45) day extension of time to 

file his amended complaint. Plaintiff’s amended complaint, if any, shall be filed on or before 

December 5, 2014. If Plaintiff fails to comply with this order, then this action may be dismissed 

for failure to state a claim. 

IT IS SO ORDERED.

Dated: October 21, 2014 /s/ Barbara A. McAuliffe _

UNITED STATES MAGISTRATE JUDGE

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