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Nature of Suit Code: 440
Nature of Suit: Other Civil Rights
Cause of Action: 28:1331 Federal Question: Other Civil Rights

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IN THE UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT FOR THE

EASTERN DISTRICT OF CALIFORNIA

ELTON C. FOSTER, individually and )

on behalf of a Class of Persons )

similarly situated, )

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Plaintiff, )

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v. )

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CITY OF COALINGA, et al., )

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Defendants. )

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1:06-CV-1612 AWI DLB

ORDER VACATING MAY 5, 2008

HEARING

ORDER GRANTING MOTION

FOR SUMMARY JUDGMENT

BASED ON PLAINTIFF’S NONOPPOSITION

(Document #30)

On April 4, 2008, Defendants filed a motion for summary judgment. Defendants

request summary judgment as to Defendant Officer Tingley on Plaintiff’s second cause of action,

which alleges a a violation of the Fourth and Fourteenth Amendment. Defendants contend that

the undisputed facts show that Officer Tingley was not involved in either the allegedly false

arrest or the alleged use of excessive force. Defendants also request summary judgment as to

Defendant City of Coalinga and Defendant Gabe Torres. Defendants contend that the

undisputed facts show no policy or practice of Defendant City of Coalinga or Defendant Gabe

Torres was the moving force behind any the alleged constitutional violations, which is requred

for a Monell claim. In addition, Defendants contend that Defendant Gabe Torres is not a policy

maker for the City of Coalinga.

On April 18, 2008, Plaintiff filed a notice in which Plaintiff states that he does not oppose

Defendants’ motion for summary judgment.

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In light of Plaintiff’s statement of non-opposition, the court ORDERS that:

1. Defendants’ motion for summary judgement is granted;

2. Summary judgment is GRANTED as to Defendant Tingley on the second

cause of action;

3. Summary judgment is GRANTED as to Defendant City of Coalinga and

Defendant Gabe Torres on the third cause of action, alleging a policy and

practice.

4. The May 5, 2008 hearing date is vacated.

IT IS SO ORDERED.

Dated: April 30, 2008 /s/ Anthony W. Ishii 

0m8i78 UNITED STATES DISTRICT JUDGE

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