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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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 Among the dismissals suffered by plaintiff that count as strikes under 1915(g) are Thomas v. Galaza, CV- 1

F-00-5345-AWI-LJO-P (dismissed for failure to state a claim and/or as frivolous on 6/26/00), Thomas v Kim, CV-F99-6553-AWI-HGB-P (dismissed for failure to state a claim on 8/29/00), and Thomas v. Galaza, CV-F-00-5348-

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UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT

EASTERN DISTRICT OF CALIFORNIA

KEITH THOMAS,

Plaintiff,

v.

JOHN DOE, CLERK OF COURT,

Defendant.

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CASE NO. 1:06-CV-01158 AWI SMS PC

FINDINGS AND RECOMMENDATIONS

RECOMMENDING PLAINTIFF’S MOTION

FOR LEAVE TO PROCEED IN FORMA

PAUPERIS BE DENIED AND PLAINTIFF BE

ORDERED TO PAY $350.00 FILING FEE IN

FULL WITHIN THIRTY DAYS

(Doc. 2)

Plaintiff Keith Thomas (“plaintiff”) is a state prisoner proceeding pro se in this civil action

pursuant to 42 U.S.C. § 1983. On August 28, 2006, plaintiff filed a complaint and a motion seeking

leave to proceed in forma pauperis. 

28 U.S.C. § 1915 governs proceedings in forma pauperis. Section 1915(g) provides that “[i]n

no event shall a prisoner bring a civil action . . . under this section if the prisoner has, on 3 or more

prior occasions, while incarcerated or detained in any facility, brought an action or appeal in a court

of the United States that was dismissed on the groundsthat it is frivolous, malicious, or fails to state

a claim upon which relief may be granted, unless the prisoner is under imminent danger of serious

physical injury.” To date, plaintiff has filed sixty-two actions in the United States District Court for

the Eastern District of California and has had three or more actions dismissed as frivolous, as

malicious, or for failing to state a claim upon which relief may be granted. Thus, plaintiff is subject 1

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to 28 U.S.C. § 1915(g) and is precluded from proceeding in forma pauperis unless plaintiff is, at the

time the complaint is filed, under imminent danger of serious physical injury. 

The court has reviewed plaintiff’s complaint and finds that plaintiff has alleged no facts that

support a finding that he is, at this time, under imminent danger of serious physical injury.

Accordingly, plaintiff may not proceed in forma pauperis, and must submit the appropriate filing fee

in order to proceed with this action. 

Based on the foregoing, the court HEREBY RECOMMENDS that:

1. Pursuant to 28 U.S.C. § 1915(g), plaintiff be denied leave to proceed in forma

pauperis;

2. Plaintiff be ordered to submit the $350.00 filing fee in full within fifteen (15) days;

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3. If plaintiff fails to pay the $350.00 filing fee in full within fifteen (15) days, this

action be dismissed, without prejudice.

These Findings and Recommendations will be submitted to the United States District Judge

assigned to the case, pursuant to the provisions of Title 28 U.S.C. § 636(b)(l). Within fifteen (15)

days after being served with these Findings and Recommendations, plaintiff may file written

objections with the court. The document should be captioned “Objections to Magistrate Judge’s

Findings and Recommendations.” Plaintiff is advised that failure to file objections within the

specified time may waive the right to appeal the District Court’s order. Martinez v. Ylst, 951 F.2d

1153 (9th Cir. 1991).

IT IS SO ORDERED.

Dated: August 31, 2006 /s/ Sandra M. Snyder 

i0d3h8 UNITED STATES MAGISTRATE JUDGE

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