Cockrell v. Sullivan et al

Filing 11

FINDINGS and RECOMMENDATIONS signed by Magistrate Judge William M. Wunderlich on 1/30/2009 recommending DISMISSAL of Claims. Objections to F&R due by 3/4/2009. (Lundstrom, T)

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 EASTERN DISTRICT OF CALIFORNIA 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 / 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 I. Findings and Recommendations Following Screening of Complaint Procedural History Plaintiff is a state prisoner proceeding pro se and in forma pauperis in this civil rights action pursuant to 42 U.S.C. § 1983 and California law. Plaintiff filed this action on February 21, 2008. On November 19, 2008, the Court issued an order finding that Plaintiff's complaint states cognizable claims against Defendant Avalos for a violation of the First Amendment. The order noted that the complaint did not state a claim against Defendant Sullivan. The complaint failed to state a claim for access to courts, or for a violation of the Eighth Amendment. On December 15, 2008, Plaintiff notified the Court that he does not wish to amend and is willing to proceed on the claims found cognizable. Based on Plaintiff's notice, this Findings and Recommendations now issues. Accordingly, IT IS HEREBY RECOMMENDED that Defendant Sullivan be dismissed, and Plaintiff's claims of access to courts and conditions of confinement in violation of the Eighth Amendment be dismissed. 1 v. (Doc. 1) W. J. SULLIVAN, et al., Defendants. FRANK B. COCKREALL, Plaintiff, CASE NO. 1:08-cv-00259-AWI-WMW PC FINDINGS AND RECOMMENDATIONS RECOMMENDING DISMISSAL OF CLAIMS

UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT

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These Findings and Recommendations will be submitted to the United States District Judge assigned to the case, pursuant to the provisions of Title 28 U.S.C. § 636(b)(l). Within thirty (30) days after being served with these Findings and Recommendations, plaintiff may file written objections with the Court. The document should be captioned "Objections to Magistrate Judge's Findings and Recommendations." Plaintiff is advised that 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).

IT IS SO ORDERED. Dated: January 30, 2009 mmkd34 /s/ William M. Wunderlich UNITED STATES MAGISTRATE JUDGE

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