Opinion
No. CIV S-07-0934 GEB DAD P.
August 13, 2007
ORDER
Plaintiff is a state prisoner proceeding pro se and in forma pauperis. Plaintiff seeks relief pursuant to 42 U.S.C. § 1983. By order filed June 19, 2007, plaintiff's complaint was dismissed with leave to amend. Plaintiff has filed an amended complaint.
Plaintiff's amended complaint appears to state cognizable claims for relief pursuant to 42 U.S.C. § 1983 and 28 U.S.C. § 1915A(b). If the allegations of the amended complaint are proven, plaintiff has a reasonable opportunity to prevail on the merits of this action.
Accordingly, IT IS HEREBY ORDERED that:
1. Service of the amended complaint is appropriate for the following defendants: Dr. Cassim and Dr. Traquina.
2. The Clerk of the Court shall send plaintiff 2 USM-285 forms, one summons, an instruction sheet, and a copy of the amended complaint filed July 10, 2007.
3. Within thirty days from the date of this order, plaintiff shall complete the attached Notice of Submission of Documents and submit all of the following documents to the court at the same time:
a. The completed, signed Notice of Submission of Documents;
b. One completed summons;
c. One completed USM-285 form for each defendant listed in number 1 above; and
d. Three copies of the endorsed amended complaint filed July 10, 2007.
4. Plaintiff shall not attempt to effect service of the amended complaint on defendants or request a waiver of service of summons from any defendant. Upon receipt of the above-described documents, the court will direct the United States Marshal to serve the above-named defendants pursuant to Federal Rule of Civil Procedure 4 without payment of costs.
NOTICE OF SUBMISSION OF DOCUMENTS
Plaintiff hereby submits the following documents in compliance with the court's order filed: ___________________________:one two three
_____ completed summons form; _____ completed USM-285 forms; and _____ true and exact copies of the amended complaint filed July 10, 2007. DATED: ____________________. ___________________________________________ Plaintiff