Porter v. Rivas

Summary

The United States District Court for the Eastern District of California recommends dismissing Defendant T. Cisneros and all claims except Plaintiff Larry James Porter’s deliberate-indifference-to-serious-medical-needs claim against Defendant O. Rivas under 42 U.S.C. § 1983. The recommendations also direct the Clerk to randomly assign a district judge and provide a 14-day period for objections.

Holdings

1. The court recommended dismissing Defendant T. Cisneros and all claims except Plaintiff's deliberate-indifference-to-serious-medical-needs claims against Defendant O. Rivas.

Questions Presented

1. Whether the complaint stated any cognizable § 1983 claim against Defendant T. Cisneros or any defendant other than O. Rivas.
2. Whether the action should proceed solely on Plaintiff's deliberate-indifference-to-serious-medical-needs claims against O. Rivas after Plaintiff declined to amend.

Disposition

other