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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

Jack Daniels

Plaintiff, No. CIV S-04-0382 LKK CMK P

vs.

Latimore, Medical Technical Assistant

Defendants. ORDER

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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 February 11, 2005, plaintiff's first amended

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

second amended complaint.

In his second amended complaint, plaintiff states that he has a valid prescription

for HIV medication. Plaintiff alleges that, on at least three occasions, defendant Latimore

refused to give plaintiff his HIV medication. Delay of, or interference with, medical treatment

can amount to deliberate indifference to the serious medical needs of a prisoner in violation of

the Eighth Amendment. See Lopez v. Smith, 203 F.3d 1122, 1131 (9th Cir. 2000). The

undersigned, therefore, finds that the second amended complaint states a cognizable claim for

relief against defendant Latimore pursuant to 42 U.S.C. § 1983 and 28 U.S.C. § 1915A(b). 

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Plaintiff’s complaint does not, however, state a cognizable claim for relief against

defendants Camacho, Dr. Bick, Dr Nadim K. Khoury, Tom Donahue, Dr. Anderson, Ken Allen,

N. Grannis, or Teresa A. Schwartz, and it appears beyond a doubt that he can prove no set of

facts which would entitle him to relief on these claims. See Hishon v. King & Spalding, 467 U.S.

69, 73 (1984). The undersigned recommends dismissal of plaintiff’s claims against these

defendants in separately filed findings and recommendations.

If the allegations against defendant Latimore in the amended complaint are

proven, plaintiff has a reasonable opportunity to prevail on the merits of this action. The court,

therefore, finds that service is appropriate and will direct service by the U.S. Marshal without

pre-payment of costs. Plaintiff is informed, however, that this action cannot proceed further

until plaintiff complies with this order. Plaintiff is warned that failure to comply with this order

may result in dismissal of the action. See Local Rule 11-110. 

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

1. Service is appropriate for the following defendant: Latimore, Medical

Technical Assistant.

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

summons, an instruction sheet and a copy of the amended complaint filed June 6, 2004.

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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. Two copies of the endorsed amended complaint filed June 6, 2004. 

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. 

DATED: December 4, 2005.

______________________________________

CRAIG M. KELLISON

UNITED STATES MAGISTRATE JUDGE

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IN THE UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT

FOR THE EASTERN DISTRICT OF CALIFORNIA

Plaintiff, No. CIV 

vs.

 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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