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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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UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT

EASTERN DISTRICT OF CALIFORNIA

JAMES CATO, JR.,

Plaintiff,

v.

DIRECTOR OF CORRECTIONS AND

REHABILITATION, et al.,

Defendants.

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1:12-cv-01331-LJO-MJS (PC)

ORDER ADOPTING FINDINGS AND

RECOMMENDATIONS AND DISMISSING

CERTAIN CLAIMS AND DEFENDANTS

(ECF No. 15)

Plaintiff James Cato, Jr., is a state prisoner proceeding pro se in a civil rights action

pursuant to 42 U.S.C. § 1983. The matter was referred to a United States Magistrate Judge

pursuant to 28 U.S.C. § 636(b)(1)(B) and Local Rule 302.

On March 29, 2013, the Magistrate Judge filed a Findings and Recommendations,

recommending dismissal of certain of Plaintiff’s claims and Defendants. (ECF No. 15.) Plaintiff

filed objections on April 18, 2013. (ECF No. 16.)

In accordance with the provisions of 28 U.S.C. § 636(b)(1)(C) and Local Rule 304, this

Court has conducted a de novo review of this case. Having carefully reviewed the entire file, the

Court finds the Findings and Recommendations to be supported by the record and by proper

analysis.

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Accordingly, IT IS HEREBY ORDERED that:

1. The Findings and Recommendations, filed March 29, 2013, are adopted in full;

2. Plaintiff be allowed to proceed on his First Amendment claims against Defendants

Nash and Brambaugh; and

3. Plaintiff’s remaining claim against Defendant Dickinson be DISMISSED from this

action.

IT IS SO ORDERED.

Dated: June 6, 2013 /s/ Lawrence J. O'Neill B9ed48

UNITED STATES DISTRICT JUDGE

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