Andre Lawrence v. John McMahon et al, No. 5:2014cv01331 - Document 10 (C.D. Cal. 2014)

Court Description: MEMORANDUM DECISION AND ORDER DISMISSING FIRST AMENDED COMPLAINT WITH LEAVE TO AMEND by Magistrate Judge Suzanne H. Segal. If Plaintiff still wishes to pursue this action, he is granted thirty (30) days from the date of this Memorandum and Order with in which to file a Second Amended Complaint. Plaintiff is strongly encouraged to utilize the standard civil rights complaint form when filing any amended complaint, a copy of which is attached. Plaintiff is further advised that if he no longer wishes to pursue this action, he may voluntarily dismiss it by filing a Notice of Dismissal in accordance with Federal Rule of Civil Procedure 41(a)(1). A form Notice of Dismissal is attached for Plaintiff's convenience. (See document for further details). (Attachments: # 1 Civil Rights Complaint Form, # 2 Notice of Dismissal Form) (mr)

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FULL NAME COMMITTED NAME (if different) FULL ADDRESS INCLUDING NAME OF INSTITUTION PRISON NUMBER (if applicable) UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT CENTRAL DISTRICT OF CALIFORNIA CASE NUMBER To be supplied by the Clerk PLAINTIFF, v. DEFENDANT(S). CIVIL RIGHTS COMPLAINT PURSUANT TO (Check one) G 42 U.S.C. § 1983 G Bivens v. Six Unknown Agents 403 U.S. 388 (1971) A. PREVIOUS LAWSUITS 1. Have you brought any other lawsuits in a federal court while a prisoner: G Yes G No 2. If your answer to 1. is yes, how many? Describe the lawsuit in the space below. (If there is more than one lawsuit, describe the additional lawsuits on an attached piece of paper using the same outline.) CIVIL RIGHTS COMPLAINT CV-66 (7/97) Page 1 of 6 a. Parties to this previous lawsuit: Plaintiff Defendants b. Court c. Docket or case number d. Name of judge to whom case was assigned e. Disposition (For example: Was the case dismissed? If so, what was the basis for dismissal? Was it appealed? Is it still pending?) f. Issues raised: g. Approximate date of filing lawsuit: h. Approximate date of disposition B. EXHAUSTION OF ADMINISTRATIVE REMEDIES 1. Is there a grievance procedure available at the institution where the events relating to your current complaint occurred? G Yes G No 2. Have you filed a grievance concerning the facts relating to your current complaint? G Yes G No If your answer is no, explain why not 3. Is the grievance procedure completed? G Yes G No If your answer is no, explain why not 4. Please attach copies of papers related to the grievance procedure. C. JURISDICTION This complaint alleges that the civil rights of plaintiff (print plaintiff's name) who presently resides at (mailing address or place of confinement) , were violated by the actions of the defendant(s) named below, which actions were directed against plaintiff at (institution/city where violation occurred) CIVIL RIGHTS COMPLAINT CV-66 (7/97) Page 2 of 6 on (date or dates) NOTE: (Claim I) , (Claim II) , (Claim III) . You need not name more than one defendant or allege more than one claim. If you are naming more than five (5) defendants, make a copy of this page to provide the information for additional defendants. 1. Defendant resides or works at (full name of first defendant) (full address of first defendant) (defendant's position and title, if any) The defendant is sued in his/her (Check one or both): G individual G official capacity. Explain how this defendant was acting under color of law: 2. Defendant resides or works at (full name of first defendant) (full address of first defendant) (defendant's position and title, if any) The defendant is sued in his/her (Check one or both): G individual G official capacity. Explain how this defendant was acting under color of law: 3. Defendant resides or works at (full name of first defendant) (full address of first defendant) (defendant's position and title, if any) The defendant is sued in his/her (Check one or both): G individual G official capacity. Explain how this defendant was acting under color of law: CIVIL RIGHTS COMPLAINT CV-66 (7/97) Page 3 of 6 4. Defendant resides or works at (full name of first defendant) (full address of first defendant) (defendant's position and title, if any) The defendant is sued in his/her (Check one or both): G individual G official capacity. Explain how this defendant was acting under color of law: 5. Defendant resides or works at (full name of first defendant) (full address of first defendant) (defendant's position and title, if any) The defendant is sued in his/her (Check one or both): G individual G official capacity. Explain how this defendant was acting under color of law: CIVIL RIGHTS COMPLAINT CV-66 (7/97) Page 4 of 6 D. CLAIMS* CLAIM I The following civil right has been violated: Supporting Facts: Include all facts you consider important. State the facts clearly, in your own words, and without citing legal authority or argument. Be certain you describe, in separately numbered paragraphs, exactly what each DEFENDANT (by name) did to violate your right. *If there is more than one claim, describe the additional claim(s) on another attached piece of paper using the same outline. CIVIL RIGHTS COMPLAINT CV-66 (7/97) Page 5 of 6 E. REQUEST FOR RELIEF I believe that I am entitled to the following specific relief: (Date) (Signature of Plaintiff) CIVIL RIGHTS COMPLAINT CV-66 (7/97) Page 6 of 6

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