Rodriguez v. Hefflefinger, et al.

Filing 15

ORDER to SHOW CAUSE Why Action Should Not Be Dismissed, signed by Magistrate Judge Dennis L. Beck on 11/15/13: Response Due in Thirty Days. (Hellings, J)

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UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT

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EASTERN DISTRICT OF CALIFORNIA

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LUIS V. RODRIGUEZ,

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Plaintiff,

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vs.
JACK HEFFLEFINGER,
Defendant.

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1:13cv00231 LJO DLB PC
ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE
WHY ACTION SHOULD
NOT BE DISMISSED
REPONSE DUE IN THIRTY DAYS

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Plaintiff Luis V. Rodriguez (“Plaintiff”), a state prisoner proceeding pro se and in forma
pauperis, filed this civil rights action on February 14, 2013.
On September 17, 2013, the Court screened Plaintiff’s complaint and ordered him to
either file an amended complaint or notify the Court of his willingness to proceed on the
cognizable claims. The Court found the following cognizable claims: (1) retaliation in violation
of the First Amendment against Defendants Anderson, Treadwell and Hefflefinger; and (2)

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violation of the Eighth Amendment against Defendants Hefflefinger and Lovofoy based on
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conditions of confinement. Plaintiff was ordered to respond within thirty (30) days.
Over thirty (30) days have passed and Plaintiff has not responded to the Court’s order or
otherwise contacted the Court.

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Therefore, Plaintiff is ORDERED TO SHOW CAUSE, if any he has, why this action
should not be dismissed for failure to follow a Court order and failure to prosecute. Plaintiff is
ORDERED to file a response to this order to show cause within thirty (30) days. Plaintiff may
also comply with this order by complying with the Court’s September 17, 2013, within this time

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The failure to comply with this order will result in dismissal of this action.

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IT IS SO ORDERED.

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Dated:

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/s/ Dennis

November 15, 2013

L. Beck

UNITED STATES MAGISTRATE JUDGE
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