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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

SONNY RAY HARDAWAY,

Plaintiff, CV F 06 1460 LJO WMW P

vs. FINDING AND RECOMMENDATION 

SUPERIOR COURT, et al.,

Defendants.

Plaintiff is a state prisoner proceeding pro se in a civil rights action challenging the

conditions of his confinement.

On June 5, 2007, an order was entered, directing Plaintiff to show cause, within thirty

days, why his application to proceed in forma pauperis should not be denied pursuant to 28

U.S.C. § 1915(g). On August 3, 2007, Plaintiff filed a response to the court’s order.

The Prison Litigation Reform Act provides that “[i]n no event shall a prisoner

bring a civil action . . . under this section if the prisoner has, on 3 or more occasions, while

incarcerated or detained in a facility, brought an action or appeal in a court of the United States

that was dismissed on the ground that 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 injury.” 28

U.S.C. § 1915(g). 

This plaintiff has, on 3 prior occasions, brought civil actions challenging the

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conditions of his confinement. All three action were dismissed as frivolous, or for failure to state

a claim upon which relief can be granted. Hardaway v. Beaupre, et al., C 00-4603 CAL

(dismissed March 7, 2001); Hardaway v. Vens, C 00-3653 CAL (dismissed November 28,

2000); Hardaway v. Madigan, C 98-1989 FMS (dismissed May 19, 1998); Hardaway v. Prenate,

et al., C 97-451 FMS (dismissed February 5, 1997); Hardaway v. Board of Prison Terms, C 91-

658 CAL (dismissed March 27, 1991). Plaintiff is therefore not entitled to proceed in forma

pauperis unless he alleges facts indicating that he is in imminent danger of serious physical

injury. There are no such facts alleged in this case. Here, Plaintiff challenges the conduct of the

Superior Court of the State of California and a Superior Court Judge as it relates to documents

filed by Plaintiff.

In his response to the order to show cause, Plaintiff restates generally the allegations of

the complaint. Plaintiff has not specifically charged any individual defendant with facts that

meet the standard set forth in section 1915(g).

Accordingly, IT IS HEREBY RECOMMENDED that:

1. Plaintiff’s application to proceed in forma pauperis be denied pursuant to 28 U.S.C. §

1915(g).

2. Plaintiff be directed to submit, within thirty days of the date of service of this order,

the $350 filing fee in full. Plaintiff’s failure to do so will result in dismissal of this action

pursuant to Local Rule 11-110 for failure to obey a court order. 

These findings and recommendations are submitted to the United States District

Judge assigned to the case, pursuant to the provisions of Title 28 U.S.C. § 636 (b)(1)(B). Within

thirty days after being served with these findings and recommendations, Plaintiff may file

written objections with the court. Such a 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. 

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Martinez v. Ylst, 951 F.2d 1153 (9th Cir. 1991).

IT IS SO ORDERED.

Dated: August 6, 2007 /s/ William M. Wunderlich 

mmkd34 UNITED STATES MAGISTRATE JUDGE

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