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Nature of Suit Code: 550
Nature of Suit: Prisoner - Civil Rights (U.S. defendant)
Cause of Action: 28:1331 Federal Question: Bivens Act

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IN THE UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT FOR THE

EASTERN DISTRICT OF CALIFORNIA

RONALD JEROME FISHER, )

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Plaintiff, )

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v. )

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UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, )

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Defendant. )

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No. 1:08-CV-00326 AWI DLB

ORDER REFERRING

PENDING MOTION FOR

SUMMARY JUDGMENT TO

MAGISTRATE JUDGE

DENNIS L. BECK

Plaintiff is a federal prisoner who alleges that prison officials committed torts against him

and violated his civil rights. Defendants have filed a motion for summary judgment. Pursuant to

Local Rule 230(1) of the United States District Court for the Eastern District of California, no

hearing is noticed in this matter, and no hearing is requested unless otherwise required by the

Court. The Court finds that the pending motion should be referred to Magistrate Judge Dennis L.

Beck pursuant to 28 U.S.C. § 636(b)(1)(B) and Local Rule 302(17) for the entry for Findings and

Recommendations. 

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Accordingly, it is HEREBY ORDERED that:

1. The pending motion for summary judgment is REFERRED to Magistrate Judge

Dennis L. Beck; and

2. If the Magistrate Judge believes a hearing is necessary on the referred motion, the

Magistrate Judge will set a hearing date in due course.

IT IS SO ORDERED.

Dated: May 26, 2010 /s/ Anthony W. Ishii 

0m8i78 CHIEF UNITED STATES DISTRICT JUDGE

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