Lillian Smith v. Burgdorff et al
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ORDER Granting 4 Motion for Extension of Time to File Response to Complaint signed by Magistrate Judge Gary S. Austin on 08/26/2017. (Flores, E)
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UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT
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EASTERN DISTRICT OF CALIFORNIA
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LILLIAN SMITH,
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Plaintiff,
vs.
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C. BURGDORFF, et al.,
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1:17-cv-00634-GSA-PC
ORDER GRANTING EXTENSION OF
TIME TO FILE RESPONSE TO
COMPLAINT
Defendants.
(ECF No. 4.)
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This is a civil action filed by Lillian Smith (“Plaintiff”), a state prisoner proceeding pro
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se. This action was initiated by civil complaint filed by Plaintiff in the Madera County
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Superior Court on November 18, 2016 (Case #MCV073193). On May 17, 2017, defendants C.
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Burgdorff, J. Harry, E. Olesky, and B. Wilkins (“Defendants”) removed the case to federal
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court by filing a Notice of Removal of Action pursuant to 28 U.S.C. § 1441(a). (ECF No. 1.)
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On May 17, 2017, Defendants filed a motion for an extension of time to file their response to
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Plaintiff’s complaint. (ECF No. 4.)
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The court is required to screen complaints in civil actions in which a prisoner seeks
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redress from a governmental entity or officer or employee of a governmental entity. 28 U.S.C.
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§ 1915A(a).
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Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation (CDCR) at the Central California Women’s
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Facility in Chowchilla, California, violated her rights. Because Plaintiff is a prisoner and
Plaintiff’s complaint alleges that Defendants, employees of the California
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Defendants were employees of the CDCR at a state prison when the alleged events occurred,
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the court is required to screen the complaint.
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Defendants request the court to allow them an extension of time to file their response to
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Plaintiff’s complaint, until thirty days after the court’s screening under 28 U.S.C. § 1915A, if the
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complaint survives the screening. Good cause appearing, Defendants’ motion shall be granted.
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Based on the foregoing, IT IS HEREBY ORDERED that:
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The court shall issue a screening order in due time; and
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Defendants are GRANTED an extension of time to file their response to
Plaintiff’s complaint, until thirty days from the date of service of the court’s
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screening order, if the complaint survives the screening.
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IT IS SO ORDERED.
Dated:
August 26, 2017
/s/ Gary S. Austin
UNITED STATES MAGISTRATE JUDGE
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