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Nature of Suit Code: 440
Nature of Suit: Other Civil Rights
Cause of Action: 42:1983 Civil Rights Act

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UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT

EASTERN DISTRICT OF CALIFORNIA

On October 12, 2016, the Court ordered Plaintiff to show cause why sanctions should not be 

imposed for failure to prosecute and failure to comply with the Court’s orders to diligently serve the 

summons and complaint and file proofs of service. (Doc. 7) In the alternative, the Court directed 

Plaintiff to file proofs of service for the defendants. (Id. at 2) 

On October 25, 2016, Plaintiff’s counsel Russell Kiner filed a timely response, in which he 

informed the Court that he does not practice in the district court and “filed this...lawsuit on behalf of 

[his] client to preserve his statute of limitations.” (Doc. 8 at 1) Mr. Kiner reports he advised Plaintiff 

“to find an attorney whom has experience practicing in Federal Court,” but he has not heard from his 

client. (Doc. 8 at 1) Further, Mr. Kiner reports he “had delayed serving the defendants so that new 

counsel could proceed.” (Id.) However, Mr. Kiner asserts he will serve the defendants “immediately,” 

and requested thirty days to complete service on all the defendants. (Id. at 2)

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KENNY HUSON,

 Plaintiff,

v.

STATE OF CALIFORNIA, et al.,

Defendants.

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Case No.: 1:16-cv-01031 - LJO - JLT

ORDER DISCHARGING THE ORDER TO SHOW 

CAUSE AND GRANTING PLAINTIFF AN 

EXTENSION OF THIRTY DAYS TO SERVE 

DEFENDANTS

(Doc. 7)

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Based upon the information provided by Mr. Kiner, IT IS HEREBY ORDERED:

1. The order to show cause dated October 12, 2016 (Doc. 7) is DISCHARGED; 

2. The request for an extension of thirty days is GRANTED; and

3. Plaintiff SHALL file proofs of service no later than November 26, 2016.

Plaintiff is advised that failure to comply with this order will result in a recommendation 

that the action be dismissed for failure to prosecute and failure to comply with the Court’s 

orders.

IT IS SO ORDERED.

Dated: October 31, 2016 /s/ Jennifer L. Thurston 

UNITED STATES MAGISTRATE JUDGE

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