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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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 Plaintiff was informed that failure to file an amended complaint would result in a

recommendation that defendants Barton and Garbutt be dismissed from this action and that upon

filing an amended complaint or expiration of the time allowed therefor, the court would make

further orders for service of process upon some or all of the defendants.

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 By concurrently filed Findings and Recommendations, the court now recommends

dismissal of defendants Barton and Garbutt from this action.

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IN THE UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT

FOR THE EASTERN DISTRICT OF CALIFORNIA

CHARLES STRAIN,

Plaintiff, No. CIV S-05-0474 GEB GGH P

vs.

CHIEF MEDICAL OFFICER

R. SANDHAM, et al., 

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 July 15, 2005, plaintiff’s claims against two

defendants were dismissed with leave to file an amended complaint within thirty days.1 Plaintiff

has not filed an amended complaint and the time for doing so has expired. The court now finds

the complaint appropriate for service upon certain defendants, against whom the court has found

plaintiff has made colorable claims.

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The complaint states a cognizable claim for relief pursuant to 42 U.S.C. § 1983

and 28 U.S.C. § 1915A(b) as to defendants identified below. If the allegations of the complaint

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

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

1. Service is appropriate for the following defendants: Drs. R. Sandham; S.

Roche; Majakian; Rolfing; G. James; Phil Mangis; and Registered Nurse (RN) Masterson.

2. The Clerk of the Court shall send plaintiff seven (7) USM-285 forms, one

summons, an instruction sheet and a copy of the complaint filed March 9, 2005.

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. Eight (8) copies of the endorsed complaint filed March 9, 2005. 

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: 10/12/05

/s/ Gregory G. Hollows

 

UNITED STATES MAGISTRATE JUDGE

GGH:009

stra0474.1

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IN THE UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT

FOR THE EASTERN DISTRICT OF CALIFORNIA

CHARLES STRAIN,

Plaintiff, No. CIV S-05-0474 GEB GGH P

vs.

CHIEF MEDICAL OFFICER

R. SANDHAM, et al., 

 NOTICE OF SUBMISSION

Defendants. OF DOCUMENTS

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

order filed :

 1 completed summons form

 7 completed USM-285 forms

 8 copies of the March 9, 2005 

 Complaint

DATED: 

 

Plaintiff

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