Nunez et al v. Wolf et al

Filing 64

ORDER (memorandum filed previously as separate docket entry). Motion to dismiss the Amended Complaint (Doc. 35) is Granted in part and Denied in part. Mr. Nunez's motion to join addional parties (Docs.3& 45) are DENIED. (See Order for complete details).Signed by Honorable Malachy E Mannion on 11/13/20. (ga)

Case 3:15-cv-01573-MEM-PT Document 64 Filed 11/13/20 Page 1 of 2

UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT
MIDDLE DISTRICT OF PENNSYLVANIA
FERNANDO NUNEZ,
Plaintiff

:
:

CIVIL ACTION NO. 3:15-1573

v.
:
TOM W. WOLF, et al.,
Defendants

(JUDGE MANNION)

:
ORDER

In accordance with the Memorandum issued this same day, it is
ORDERED that:
1.

Defendants’ motion to dismiss the amended
complaint (ECF No. 35) is granted in part and denied
in part.

2.

All claims against Governor Wolf are dismissed
pursuant to 28 U.S.C. §1915(e)(2)(B).

3.

Defendants’ motion to dismiss Mr. Nunez’s RLUIPA
claims concerning the denial of an electric razor is
granted.

4.

Defendants’ motion to dismiss Mr. Nunez’s RLUIPA
claims concerning the denial of conjugal visitation,
congregational prayer during contact visits, and
religious circumcision surgery are denied at this time.

5.

Mr. Nunez’s motions to join additional parties and
claims and supplemental complaint (ECF Nos. 43
and 45) are denied.

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6.

Defendants Wetzel and Bickell shall file an Answer to
the remaining claims of the Amended Complaint
within twenty-one (21) days of the date of this Order.

s/ Malachy E. Mannion
MALACHY E. MANNION
United States District Judge

Dated: November 13, 2020
15-1573-01 ORDER

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