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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

JIM CHATMAN COOPER, JR.,

Plaintiff, No. CIV S-07-0080 LKK GGH P

vs.

LASSEN COUNTY SHERIFF’S

DEPARTMENT, et al.,

Defendants.

 / ORDER

Plaintiff, a state prisoner proceeding pro se and in forma pauperis, seeks relief

pursuant to 42 U.S.C. § 1983. By Order, filed on April 12, 2007, certain claims and defendants

were dismissed from the original complaint and plaintiff was granted leave to amend. Plaintiff

did not file an amended complaint but, in a response filed on May 17, 2007, indicated that he

wished to proceed as to the claims found colorable in the original complaint. By concurrently

filed findings and recommendations, the court will recommend dismissal of some defendants.

The complaint states a cognizable claim for relief against defendants Lassen

County Sheriff’s Department and Lassen County Sheriff’s Deputy Gualco, for excessive force in

violation of the Eighth Amendment, pursuant to 42 U.S.C. § 1983 and 28 U.S.C. § 1915A(b). If

the allegations of the complaint are proven, plaintiff has a reasonable opportunity to prevail on

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the merits of this action.

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

1. Service is appropriate for the following defendants: Lassen County Sheriff’s

Department and Lassen County Sheriff’s Deputy Gualco.

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

an instruction sheet and a copy of the complaint filed January 12, 2007.

3. Within thirty 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. Three (3) copies of the endorsed complaint filed January 12, 2007. 

6. 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. 

DATED: 6/20/07 /s/ Gregory G. Hollows

 

UNITED STATES MAGISTRATE JUDGE

GGH:009

coop0080.1

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IN THE UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT

FOR THE EASTERN DISTRICT OF CALIFORNIA

JIM CHATMAN COOPER, JR.

Plaintiff, No. CIV S-07-0800 LKK GGH P

vs.

LASSEN COUNTY SHERIFF’S

DEPARTMENT, et al. NOTICE OF SUBMISSION

Defendants. OF DOCUMENTS 

____________________________________/

Plaintiff hereby submits the following documents in compliance

with the court's order filed :

 1 completed summons form

 2 completed USM-285 forms

 3 copies of the January 12, 2007 

 Complaint

DATED: 

 

Plaintiff

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