Sykes v. Athannasious et al

Filing 52

ORDER signed by Magistrate Judge Kendall J. Newman on 10/15/13 ORDERING that the Clerk of the Court shall send plaintiff one USM-285 form. Within 10 days after the filing date of this order, plaintiff shall complete the attached Notice of Submissi on of Documents and submit the following documents to the court: The completed Notice of Submission of Documents; One completed summons; One completed USM-285 form for defendant Bick; and Two copies of the endorsed complaint filed October 15, 2012. (Dillon, M)

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UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT

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FOR THE EASTERN DISTRICT OF CALIFORNIA

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MILTON SYKES,

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No. 2:12-cv-2570 TLN KJN P

Plaintiff,
v.
ATHANNASIOUS, et al.,

ORDER

Defendants.

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Plaintiff is proceeding in forma pauperis pursuant to 28 U.S.C. § 1915, with appointed

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counsel. On October 10, 2013, counsel for the Attorney General’s Office informed the court that,

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pursuant to the court’s Order filed October 4, 2013, the Attorney General’s Office provides

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the following information regarding the status of Dr. Bick (ECF No. 51):

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1. Dr. Bick has concluded his sabbatical and has returned to work at
the California Medical Facility, 1600 California Drive, P.O. Box
2000, Vacaville, CA 95696-2000.
2. The Attorney General’s Office is authorized to accept service of
process on behalf of Dr. Bick. Any Summons and Complaint to be
served on Dr. Bick, and any future documents, may be mailed to:
Wil Fong
Deputy Attorney General
Office of the Attorney General
1515 Clay Street, 20th Floor
P.O. Box 70550
Oakland, CA 94612-0550
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Accordingly, IT IS HEREBY ORDERED that:

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1. The Clerk of the Court shall send plaintiff one (1) USM-285 form.

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2. Within ten (10) days after the filing date of this order, plaintiff shall complete the

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attached Notice of Submission of Documents and submit the following documents to the

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court:

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a. The completed Notice of Submission of Documents;

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b. One completed summons;

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c. One completed USM-285 form for defendant Bick; and

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d. Two copies of the endorsed complaint filed October 15, 2012.

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3. Upon receipt of the above-described documents, the court will direct the United States

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Marshal to serve forthwith defendant Bick pursuant to Federal Rule of Civil Procedure 4, without

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payment of costs, and counsel for defendant Bick is directed to promptly waive service of process

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and file a responsive pleading.

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SO ORDERED.

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Dated: October 15, 2013

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/sykes.2570.re-sbmt.Bick

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UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT

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FOR THE EASTERN DISTRICT OF CALIFORNIA

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MILTON SYKES,
Plaintiff,

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No. 2:12-cv-2570 TLN KJN P

v.
ATHANNASIOUS, et al.,

NOTICE OF SUBMISSION OF
DOCUMENTS

Defendants.

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Plaintiff submits the following documents in compliance with the court’s order filed
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___ One completed summons;
___ One completed USM-285 form for defendant Bick; and
___ Two copies of the endorsed complaint filed October 15, 2012.
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Plaintiff

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