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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

ALLEN TURK,

Plaintiff, No. CIV S 06-0019 LKK EFB P

vs.

KNOWLES, et al.,

Defendants. FINDINGS & RECOMMENDATIONS

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Plaintiff is a prisoner without counsel seeking relief for alleged civil rights violations. 

See 42 U.S.C. § 1983. He seeks leave to proceed in forma pauperis. In his complaint, plaintiff

alleges that he was celled with mentally ill inmates with whom he was incompatible and without

his consent. He also claims he was placed in administrative segregation in retaliation for filing

grievances, and was prevented from exercising his First Amendment right to file a grievance by

a refusal to process an appeal.

On October 17, 2006, defendants filed a motion to dismiss, arguing that plaintiff has, on

three prior occasions, brought actions in a court of the United States that were dismissed on the

ground that they were frivolous, malicious or failed to state a claim, and is therefore barred from

using the in forma pauperis privilege. Court records show that before plaintiff filed the

complaint in this action, this court dismissed at least three of his lawsuits filed while he was a

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 A court may take judicial notice of court records. See MGIC Indem. Co. v. Weisman,

803 F.2d 500, 505 (9th Cir. 1986); United States v. Wilson, 631 F.2d 118, 119 (9th Cir. 1980).

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prisoner on the grounds that they were frivolous, malicious or failed to state a claim.1 Plaintiff

has had seven prior cases dismissed for failure to state a claim and two prior cases dismissed for

failure to prosecute: Turk v. Dorfman, 2:03-cv-02486 FCD DAD (E.D. Cal.)(dismissed April 22,

2004 for failure to state any cognizable federal claim); Turk v. Schorle, et al., 2:99-cv-01185

FCD-DAD (E.D. Cal.)(dismissed October 6, 2000 because plaintiff sought relief unrelated to the

claims alleged); Turk v. Alvarez, et al., 2:03-cv-02516 FCD KJM (E.D. Cal.)(dismissed October

26, 2004, without leave to amend); Turk v. Kirshner, et al., 2:00-cv-00160 LKK JFM (E.D.

Cal.)(dismissed January 15, 2002 because there existed no genuine issue as to any material fact);

Turk v. White, 2:94-cv-00156 LKK GGH (E.D. Cal.)(dismissed October 19, 1995, for failure to

prosecute); Turk v. McCarthy, CV-85-1171 MLS (E.D. Cal.)(dismissed January 26, 1987, for

lack of prosecution); Turk v. Karesh, 3:94-cv-02833 VRW (N.D. Cal.)(dismissed August 16,

1994, sua sponte for failure to state a claim); Turk v. Dorfman, CIV-S-97-1409 (E.D.

Cal.)(dismissed June 29, 1998, sua sponte for failure to state a claim for damages) and Turk v.

Plummer 3:94-cv-03043 VRW (N.D. Cal.)(summary judgment granted for failure to state a

claim).

Plaintiff also had two prior cases dismissed from the United States Court of Appeals for

the Ninth Circuit for failure to pay the docketing fees: Turk v. Alvarez, et al., 9th Cir. No. 04-

17472, Dist. Ct. No. 2:03-cv-02516 FCD KJM (E.D. Cal.)(dismissed May 10, 2002); and Turk v.

Kirshner, et al., 9th Cir. No. 02-15223, Dist. Ct. No. 2:00-cv-00160 LKK JFM (E.D.

Cal.)(dismissed May 12, 2005).

A prisoner may not proceed in forma pauperis,

if the prisoner has, on 3 or more prior occasions, while

incarcerated or detained in any facility, brought an action or appeal

in a court of the United States that was dismissed on the grounds

that it is 

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frivolous, malicious, or fails to state a claim upon which relief may 

be granted, unless the prisoner is under imminent danger of serious physical

injury.

28 U.S.C. § 1915(g). 

Clearly, plaintiff has, on 3 or more prior occasions, while incarcerated, brought actions

and appeals that were dismissed for failure to state a claim. Moreover, from the face of the

complaint, the court finds that plaintiff has not demonstrated that he is “under imminent danger

of serious physical injury,” 28 U.S.C. § 1915(g), and therefore he may not proceed in forma

pauperis.

Accordingly, it hereby is RECOMMENDED that this action be dismissed without

prejudice.

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 twenty 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. Turner v.

Duncan, 158 F.3d 449, 455 (9th Cir. 1998); Martinez v. Ylst, 951 F.2d 1153 (9th Cir. 1991).

DATED: August 16, 2007.

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