Flynn v. Canlas, et al.

Filing 25

ORDER Directing Defendant Malakkla to Consent or Decline to United States Magistrate Judge Jurisdiction signed by Magistrate Judge Barbara A. McAuliffe on 10/15/2017. (Jessen, A)

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UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT

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EASTERN DISTRICT OF CALIFORNIA

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DAVID FLYNN,

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Case No. 1:16-cv-01052-AWI-BAM (PC)
Plaintiff,

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v.

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ORDER DIRECTING DEFENDANT
MALAKKLA TO CONSENT OR DECLINE
TO UNITED STATES MAGISTRATE JUDGE
JURISDICTION

CANLAS, et al.,

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TEN (10) DAY DEADLINE
Defendants.

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Plaintiff David Flynn (“Plaintiff”) is a state prisoner proceeding pro se and in forma

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pauperis in this civil rights action under 42 U.S.C. § 1983. This action proceeds against

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Defendants Maddox and Malakkla for deliberate indifference to serious medical needs in

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violation of the Eighth Amendment.

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The record reflects that Defendant Malakkla has not filed a valid consent or request for

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reassignment form despite appearing in this action. Therefore, Defendant Malakkla shall notify

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the Court within ten (10) days from the date of service of this order whether he consents to or

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declines United States Magistrate Judge jurisdiction.

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Accordingly, the Court HEREBY ORDERS that:

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1. The Clerk of the Court is directed to send Defendant Malakkla a copy of the consent or

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request for reassignment form and the instructions for consent to Magistrate Judge

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jurisdiction; and
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2. Defendant Malakkla shall complete and return the consent or request for reassignment
form within ten (10) days of service of this order.

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IT IS SO ORDERED.
Dated:

/s/ Barbara

October 15, 2017

A. McAuliffe

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UNITED STATES MAGISTRATE JUDGE

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