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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

GARRISON S. JOHNSON,

Plaintiff, 1:06-cv-1089 ALA P

vs.

W.J. SULLIVAN, et al., 

Defendants. ORDER

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Plaintiff is a state prisoner proceeding pro se and in forma pauperis with an action filed

pursuant to 42 U.S.C. § 1983. Plaintiff filed his original complaint on August 18, 2006. Prior to

screening, Plaintiff filed an amended complaint on November 27, 2006. Plaintiff’s original

complaint will therefore be dismissed. 

The amended complaint states a cognizable claim for relief pursuant to 42 U.S.C. § 1983

and 28 U.S.C. § 1915A(b). If the allegations of the amended complaint are proven, Plaintiff has

a reasonable opportunity to prevail on the merits of this action. 

In accordance with the above, IT IS HEREBY ORDERED that:

1. Service is appropriate for the following defendants:

(a) W.J. Sullivan

(b) F. Gonzalez

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(c) M. Carrasco

(d) S. Wright

(e) John Dovey

(f) James Tilton 

2. The Clerk of the Court shall send Plaintiff 6 USM-285 forms, one summons,

an instruction sheet and a copy of the amended complaint filed November 27, 2006.

3. Within thirty-five (35) days from the date of this order, Plaintiff shall complete

the attached Notice of Submission of Documents and submit the following documents to the

court:

a. The completed Notice of Submission of Documents;

b. One completed summons;

c. One completed USM-285 form for each defendant listed in number 1

above; and 

d. Seven copies of the endorsed amended complaint filed November 27,

2006. 

4. Plaintiff need not attempt service on Defendants and need not request waiver

of service. Upon receipt of the above-described documents, the court will direct the United

States Marshal to serve the above-named defendants pursuant to Federal Rule of Civil Procedure

4 without payment of costs.

5. Plaintiff’s original complaint filed August 18, 2006, is dismissed. 

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DATED: November 8, 2007

/s/ Arthur L. Alarcón 

UNITED STATES CIRCUIT JUDGE

Sitting by Designation

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IN THE UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT

FOR THE EASTERN DISTRICT OF CALIFORNIA

GARRISON S. JOHNSON,

Plaintiff, 1:06-cv-1089 ALA P

vs.

W.J. SULLIVAN, et al., NOTICE OF SUBMISSION

Defendants. OF DOCUMENTS

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Plaintiff hereby submits the following documents in compliance with the court's

order filed :

 completed summons form

 completed USM-285 forms

 copies of the 

 Amended Complaint

DATED: 

 

Plaintiff

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