Jonathan Christopher Coffer v. Jose Duron, et al.

Summary

The court orders that Jonathan Christopher Coffer’s action proceed only on specified Eighth Amendment deliberate-indifference claims and Americans with Disabilities Act claims. It dismisses all other claims and defendants, directs service on the remaining defendants, and establishes a dispositive-motion briefing schedule. The order also addresses discovery, service of filings, and Coffer’s obligation to prosecute the case.

Holdings

1. The action may proceed on Eighth Amendment deliberate-indifference claims against Lieutenant Jose Duron, Officer Rodriguez, and the Second and Third Watch Officers arising from the two alleged 15-day periods of cell confinement, and on ADA claims against the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation arising from the two alleged periods when Coffer was prevented from leaving his cell because of his ADA status.
2. All claims and defendants not identified as cognizable surviving claims were dismissed.
3. The court directed service on Duron, Rodriguez, and CDCR through CDCR's e-service pilot program, required a report concerning waiver of service, established deadlines for dispositive motions and responses, and permitted discovery under the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure without a further court order.

Questions Presented

1. Which claims and defendants could proceed after the court's screening order and Coffer's decision not to amend his complaint?
2. What service and case-management procedures should govern the surviving claims?

Disposition

other