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Nature of Suit Code: 375
Nature of Suit: False Claims Act
Cause of Action: 31:3729 False Claims Act

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UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT

FOR THE EASTERN DISTRICT OF CALIFORNIA

RACHELLE COLLINS,

Plaintiff,

v.

MERCY GENERAL HOSPITAL, et al.,

Defendants.

No. 2:16-cv-2725 MCE CKD PS

FINDINGS AND RECOMMENDATIONS

In this action, plaintiff, proceeding pro se and in forma pauperis, complains about alleged 

wrongful conduct undertaken by defendants in a state court action, apparently concerning medical 

malpractice. The complaint, however, does not allege a basis for subject matter jurisdiction in 

this court other than citing “federal question” jurisdiction, without setting a proper basis therefor. 

Plaintiff was accordingly ordered to show cause why this action should not be dismissed for lack 

of subject matter jurisdiction.

Plaintiff has filed a response to the order to show cause. However, the response does not 

set forth a proper basis for subject matter jurisdiction. There appears to be no federal question 

subject matter jurisdiction. Diversity jurisdiction is also lacking because the parties are not 

diverse.

Accordingly, IT IS HEREBY RECOMMENDED that this action be dismissed for lack of 

subject matter jurisdiction. 

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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 fourteen days 

after being served with these findings and recommendations, any party may file written 

objections with the court and serve a copy on all parties. Such a document should be captioned 

“Objections to Magistrate Judge’s Findings and Recommendations.” 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: January 5, 2017

4 collins2725.nosmj.57

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CAROLYN K. DELANEY

UNITED STATES MAGISTRATE JUDGE

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