Opinion
1:17-cv-00479-AWI-GSA-PC
04-25-2018
EDWARD B. SPENCER, Plaintiff, v. STUART SHERMAN, Defendant.
FINDINGS AND RECOMMENDATIONS, RECOMMENDING THAT THIS ACTION PROCEED ONLY AGAINST DEFENDANT STUART SHERMAN, ON PLAINTIFF'S EIGHTH AMENDMENT CONDITIONS OF CONFINEMENT CLAIM, AND THAT ALL OTHER CLAIMS BE DISMISSED OBJECTIONS, IF ANY, DUE IN 14 DAYS
Edward B. Spencer ("Plaintiff") is a state prisoner proceeding pro se and in forma pauperis with this civil rights action pursuant to 42 U.S.C. § 1983. On April 4, 2017, Plaintiff filed the Complaint commencing this action, which is now before the court for screening. (ECF No. 1.) The Complaint names defendant Stuart Sherman (Warden of SATF), and alleges claims for adverse conditions of confinement under the Eighth Amendment, violation of health and sanitation standards, and the California Constitution.
The court screened Plaintiff's Complaint pursuant to 28 U.S.C. § 1915A and found that it states a cognizable conditions of confinement claim under § 1983 against defendant Stuart Sherman, but no other claims. (ECF No. 11.) On April 6, 2018, Plaintiff was granted leave to either file an amended complaint or notify the court that he is willing to proceed only on the claim found cognizable by the court. (Id.) On April 23, 2018, Plaintiff filed a notice informing the court that he is willing to proceed only on the cognizable Eighth Amendment conditions of confinement claim against defendant Sherman. (ECF No. 12.)
Based on the foregoing, it is HEREBY RECOMMENDED that:
1. This action proceed only against defendant Stuart Sherman on Plaintiff's claim for adverse conditions of confinement under the Eighth Amendment;
2. All remaining claims be dismissed from this action;
3. Plaintiff's state law claims for violation of health and sanitation standards and violation of the California Constitution be dismissed from this action based on Plaintiff's failure to state any claims upon which relief may be granted; and
4. This case be referred back to the Magistrate Judge for further proceedings, including initiation of service of process.
These Findings and Recommendations will be submitted to the United States District Judge assigned to the case, pursuant to the provisions of Title 28 U.S.C. § 636(b)(1). Within fourteen (14) days after being served with these Findings and Recommendations, Plaintiff may file written objections with the Court. The document should be captioned "Objections to Magistrate Judge's Findings and Recommendations." Plaintiff is advised that failure to file objections within the specified time may waive the right to appeal the District Court's order. Martinez v. Ylst, 951 F.2d 1153 (9th Cir. 1991). IT IS SO ORDERED.
Dated: April 25 , 2018
/s/ Gary S. Austin
UNITED STATES MAGISTRATE JUDGE