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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

EDWARD T. MALONE, 

Plaintiff, No. CIV S-06-2046 GEB KJM P

vs.

D.L. RUNNELS, et al, ORDER AND

Defendants. FINDINGS AND RECOMMENDATIONS

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Plaintiff is a state prisoner proceeding pro se and in forma pauperis with an action

filed pursuant to 42 U.S.C. § 1983. By order filed April 17, 2007, plaintiff's complaint was

dismissed with leave to file an amended complaint. Plaintiff has now filed an amended

complaint.

The amended complaint states a cognizable claim for relief pursuant to 42 U.S.C.

§ 1983 and 28 U.S.C. § 1915A(b). If the allegations of the amended complaint are proven,

plaintiff has a reasonable opportunity to prevail on the merits of this action.

Plaintiff has also requested that the court issue a preliminary injunction, ordering

prison officials to remove an incompatible cellmate. Plaintiff is now housed at Kern Valley

State Prison; the underlying action names as defendants various prison officials at High Desert

State Prison. This court is unable to issue an order against individuals who are not parties to a

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suit pending before it. See Zenith Radio Corp. v. Hazeltine Research, Inc., 395 U.S. 100, 112

(1969).

In accordance with the above, IT IS HEREBY ORDERED that:

1. Service is appropriate for the following defendants: D.L. Runnels, S. Cook, R.

Baughman, Lt. Adams, W. Fickling, D. Dennis, D.S. Sisto and Trullinger.

2. The Clerk of the Court shall send plaintiff eight USM-285 forms, one

summons, an instruction sheet and a copy of the amended complaint filed May 11, 2007.

3. Within thirty days from the date of this order, plaintiff shall complete the

attached Notice of Submission of Documents and submit the following documents to the court:

a. The completed Notice of Submission of Documents;

b. One completed summons;

c. One completed USM-285 form for each defendant listed in number 1

above; and 

d. Nine copies of the endorsed amended complaint filed May 11, 2007. 

4. Plaintiff need not attempt service on defendants and need not request waiver of

service. Upon receipt of the above-described documents, the court will direct the United States

Marshal to serve the above-named defendants pursuant to Federal Rule of Civil Procedure 4

without payment of costs. 

IT IS HEREBY RECOMMENDED that plaintiff’s May 23, 2007 request for a

preliminary injunction be denied. 

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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

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: October 26, 2007. 

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IN THE UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT

FOR THE EASTERN DISTRICT OF CALIFORNIA

EDWARD T. MALONE,

Plaintiff, No. CIV S-06-2046 GEB KJM P

vs.

D.L. RUNNELS, NOTICE OF SUBMISSION

Defendants. OF DOCUMENTS

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Plaintiff hereby submits the following documents in compliance with the court's

order filed :

 completed summons form

 completed USM-285 forms

 copies of the 

 Amended Complaint

DATED: 

 

Plaintiff

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