Herman D. Shead v. Vang et al

Filing 17

ORDER ADOPTING 15 FINDINGS AND RECOMMENDATIONS, and Dismissing Certain Claims and Defendants from Action, signed by Judge Oliver W. Wanger on 12/3/2009. (Sondheim, M)

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 /// 1 Plaintiff Herman D. Shead is a state prisoner proceeding pro se and in forma pauperis in this civil rights action pursuant to 42 U.S.C. § 1983. The matter was referred to a United States Magistrate Judge pursuant to 28 U.S.C. § 636(b)(1)(B) and Local Rule 72-302. On September 8, 2009, the Magistrate Judge screened Plaintiff's complaint and recommended dismissal of certain claims and defendants. 28 U.S.C. § 1915A. Plaintiff filed timely objections on October 1, 2009. In accordance with the provisions of 28 U.S.C. § 636(b)(1)(C), this Court has conducted a de novo review of this case. Having carefully reviewed the entire file, the Court finds the Findings and Recommendations to be supported by the record and by proper analysis. Accordingly, IT IS HEREBY ORDERED that: 1. 2. The Findings and Recommendations, filed September 8, 2009, is adopted in full; This action shall proceed against defendant Vang for use of excessive force in the course of subduing Plaintiff during his diabetic seizure; v. VANG, et al., (Docs. 1 and 15) Defendants. / HERMAN D. SHEAD, Plaintiff, CASE NO. 1:09-cv-00006-OWW-SMS PC ORDER ADOPTING FINDINGS AND RECOMMENDATIONS, AND DISMISSING CERTAIN CLAIMS AND DEFENDANTS FROM ACTION

UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT

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Plaintiff's First Amendment claim against Defendants Fogle, Bradford and Vera for retaliation and conspiracy to maintain silence and cover up Vang's excessive use of force are dismissed, with prejudice, for failure to state a claim upon which relief may be granted under § 1983;

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Plaintiff's claim for declaratory relief is dismissed with prejudice; Plaintiff's request for appointment of counsel is denied; Plaintiff's claims against Defendants in their official capacities are dismissed with prejudice;

7.

The Court shall exercise supplemental jurisdiction under 28 U.S.C. § 1367(a) over Plaintiff's state tort claim against Defendant Vang, arising from Vang's assault on Plaintiff;

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The Court will not exercise supplemental jurisdiction under 28 U.S.C. § 1367(a) over Plaintiff's other state claims (Cal. Const. art. I, §17; Cal. Gov't Code § 815.6; Cal. Gov't Code § 820.4; and Cal. Code regs. tit. 15, § 23268(b)), none of which state a cause of action for which relief may be granted;

9.

The Court will not exercise supplemental jurisdiction over Plaintiff'

IT IS SO ORDERED. Dated: December 3, 2009 emm0d6 /s/ Oliver W. Wanger UNITED STATES DISTRICT JUDGE

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