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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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IN THE UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT

FOR THE EASTERN DISTRICT OF CALIFORNIA

KENNETH A. SIERRA,

Plaintiff, CV F 01 5131 AWI WMW PC 

vs. ORDER RE MOTION (DOC 226)

CAL TERHUNE, et al.,

Defendants.

Plaintiff has filed a motion for extension of time to file an amended complaint. On May

6, 2008, findings and recommendations were entered, recommending dismissal of this action for

failure to state a claim. In his fourth amended complaint, Plaintiff failed to allege facts sufficient

to state a claim for relief. In this action, Plaintiff has sought, and has been granted, numerous

extensions of time to file amended pleadings. The current motion for extension of time, filed on

May 19, 2008, consists of a litany of grievances regarding the condition of Plaintiff’s

confinement. Plaintiff sets fort various factual allegations regarding the conduct of correctional

officials. Plaintiff seeks a 60 day extension of time.

The court finds that Plaintiff has not shown good cause for a 60 day extension of time. 

The amended complaint on which this action proceeds was dismissed for failure to allege

sufficient facts to state a claim for relief. Plaintiff’s requests for extensions of time typically set

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forth factual allegations. Plaintiff does not need to conduct original legal research to correct the

deficiencies identified in the order dismissing the fourth amended complaint. Plaintiff must file

an amended complaint that cures the deficiencies identified in the order dismissing the fourth

amended complaint. The court will grant Plaintiff a final opportunity to file a fifth amended

complaint. Plaintiff is advised that the will not be granted any further extensions of time. Should

Plaintiff fail to file a fifth amended complaint, the court will recommend dismissal of this action. 

Plaintiff is again advised that the court will not entertain any further requests for extensions of

time.

Accordingly, IT IS HEREBY ORDERED that:

1. The Clerk’s Office is directed to re-serve the February 12, 2008, order dismissing the

operative pleading upon Plaintiff.

2. Plaintiff is granted an extension of time of thirty days from the date of service of this

order in which to file a fifth amended complaint. 

IT IS SO ORDERED.

Dated: May 21, 2008 /s/ William M. Wunderlich 

j14hj0 UNITED STATES MAGISTRATE JUDGE

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