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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

RAY LOPEZ,

Plaintiff, No. CIV S-05-2225 FCD GGH P

vs.

SCOTT KERNAN, et al.,

Defendants. FINDINGS & RECOMMENDATIONS

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Plaintiff is a state prisoner proceeding pro se with a civil rights action pursuant to

42 U.S.C. § 1983. On November 18, 2005, the court issued an order addressing plaintiff’s

complaint filed November 3, 2005. The court found that plaintiff’s complaint stated a colorable

claim for relief against defendant Pike. The court dismissed the claims against defendant Kernan

with thirty days to file an amended complaint. Thirty days passed and plaintiff did not file an

amended complaint. Accordingly, the court now recommends dismissal of defendant Kernan and

separately orders service of defendant Pike

Accordingly, IT IS HEREBY RECOMMENDED that defendant Kernan be

dismissed for the reasons stated in the November 18, 2005, order.

These findings and recommendations are submitted to the United States District

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

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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).

DATED: 2/1/06

/s/ Gregory G. Hollows

 

GREGORY G. HOLLOWS

UNITED STATES MAGISTRATE JUDGE

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