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Nature of Suit Code: 440
Nature of Suit: Other Civil Rights
Cause of Action: 28:1331 Federal Question: Other Civil Rights

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IN THE UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT

FOR THE EASTERN DISTRICT OF CALIFORNIA

JOSE DEJESUS RODRIGUEZ,

Plaintiff, No. CIV S-05-2572 MCE JFM PS

vs.

JEFF ANDERSON, ANDERSON

BUILDERS, et al.,

Defendants. ORDER

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Plaintiff is proceeding in this action pro se. Plaintiff seeks relief pursuant to and

has requested authority pursuant to 28 U.S.C. § 1915 to proceed in forma pauperis. This

proceeding was referred to this court by Local Rule 72-302(c)(21).

Plaintiff has submitted the affidavit required by § 1915(a) showing that plaintiff is

unable to prepay fees and costs or give security for them. Accordingly, the request to proceed in

forma pauperis will be granted. 28 U.S.C. § 1915(a).

Plaintiff raises, inter alia, claims of wrongful termination, breach of contract, and

hostile work environment against defendants. He pleads damages in excess of $75,000.00 and

claims this matter is subject to diversity jurisdiction, 28 U.S.C. § 1332, as defendants are

incorporated in Oregon. 

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The complaint states a cognizable claim for relief pursuant to 28 U.S.C.

§ 1915A(b). 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. Plaintiff's request to proceed in forma pauperis is granted;

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

an instruction sheet and a copy of the complaint filed December 19, 2005;

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

attached Notice of Submission of Documents and submit the completed Notice to the court with

the following documents:

a. One completed summons;

b. One completed USM-285 form for each defendant named in the

complaint; and 

c. Three copies of the endorsed complaint filed December 19, 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 prepayment of costs. 

5. Failure to comply with this order may result in a recommendation that this

action be dismissed.

DATED: January 17, 2006.

001; rodrig.ifp

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IN THE UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT

FOR THE EASTERN DISTRICT OF CALIFORNIA

JOSE DEJESUS RODRIGUEZ,

Plaintiff, No. CIV S-05-2572 MCE JFM PS

vs.

JEFF ANDERSON, ANDERSON

BUILDERS, 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 :

 completed summons form

 completed USM-285 forms

 copies of the complaint

 

DATED: 

 

Plaintiff

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