Opinion
No. CIV S-07-0206 FCD GGH P.
April 4, 2007
ORDER
Plaintiff is a state prisoner proceeding pro se with a civil rights action pursuant to 42 U.S.C. § 1983. Pending before the court is the amended complaint filed March 20, 2007.
The amended complaint states a cognizable claim for relief pursuant to 42 U.S.C. § 1983 and 28 U.S.C. § 1915A(b). If the allegations of the complaint are proven, plaintiff has a reasonable opportunity to prevail on the merits of this action.
In accordance with the above, IT IS HEREBY ORDERED that:
1. Service is appropriate for the following defendants: Akintola, Hoshimoto, Hawkins, Pepper.
2. The Clerk of the Court shall send plaintiff 4 USM-285 forms, one summons, an instruction sheet and a copy of the amended complaint filed March 20, 2007.
3. Within thirty days from the date of this order, plaintiff shall complete the attached Notice of Submission of Documents and submit the following documents to the court:
a. The completed Notice of Submission of Documents;
b. One completed summons;
c. One completed USM-285 form for each defendant listed in number 3 above; and
d. Five copies of the endorsed amended complaint filed March 20, 2007.
4. Plaintiff need not attempt service on defendants and need not request waiver of service. 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 ________ ____________:
______ completed summons form ______ completed USM-285 forms ______ copies of the ______________ Complaint/Amended Complaint DATED: __________________________________ Plaintiff