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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

KEITH A. SOMERS,

Petitioner, No. CIV S-05-0741 MCE EFB P

vs.

BPT COMMISSIONER M. PEREZ,

et al.,

Defendants. FINDINGS & RECOMMENDATIONS

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Plaintiff is a state prisoner proceeding pro se with a civil rights action pursuant to 42

U.S.C. § 1983. On January 8, 2007, plaintiff filed a motion for an order directing “Warden

Clarke or any of his employees LTA Turner [sic] from concocting a false charge because

plaintiff was attempting to comply with this court’s orders in prosecuting this action.” In his

motion, plaintiff refers to his simultaneously filed motion for the appointment of counsel,

wherein he argues that “Librarian (Thomas) is retaliating” against him for bringing this suit. On

March 14, 2007, the court directed defendants to file a response to plaintiff’s motion, which has

since been filed. 

The court construes plaintiff’s claim as stating that Library Technician Assistant (LTA)

Thomas is preventing him access to the law library in violation of his constitutional right of

access to the courts. 

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Plaintiff has the burden of demonstrating either probable success on the merits of his

claims and the possibility of irreparable injury, or serious questions regarding the merits and a

balance of hardships tipping sharply in his favor. Miss Universe, Inc v. Flesher, 605 F.2d 1130,

1134 (9th Cir. 1970). He has demonstrated neither. Only parties or non-parties with notice who

are shown to be in active concert or participation with defendants may be enjoined under Federal

Rule of Civil Procedure 65. Zenith Radio Corp. v. Hazeltine Research, Inc., 395 U.S. 100, 112

(1969). None of the individuals named are parties and plaintiff makes no showing they have

acted in concert or participated with defendants to violate plaintiff’s rights. Plaintiff is not

entitled to a preliminary injunction against Warden Clarke or LTA Thomas. 

For these reasons, it is RECOMMENDED that plaintiff’s January 8, 2007, motion be

denied. 

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 14 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. Turner v. Duncan, 158

F.3d 449, 455 (9th Cir. 1998); Martinez v. Ylst, 951 F.2d 1153 (9th Cir. 1991).

Dated: August 27, 2007.

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