Automated Summary
Key Facts
Plaintiff Jose Antonio Martinez, proceeding pro se and in forma pauperis, filed a civil rights action under 42 U.S.C. § 1983 in the United States District Court for the Eastern District of California. The Magistrate Judge screened the first amended complaint on October 3, 2025, and found a cognizable claim for sexual harassment in violation of the Eighth Amendment against Defendant Ruby Enriquez. The Plaintiff subsequently filed a notice of intent to proceed on this claim on October 23, 2025. The Magistrate Judge recommends that the case proceed only on the sexual harassment claim against Ruby Enriquez, with all other claims and Defendants dismissed for failure to state a cognizable claim.
Issues
The court examined whether the plaintiff's claims state cognizable claims for relief under 42 U.S.C. § 1983. The sexual harassment claim against Defendant Ruby Enriquez was found to state a cognizable claim under the Eighth Amendment, while all other claims and defendants were dismissed for failure to state a cognizable claim for relief.
Holdings
The Magistrate Judge recommends that the case proceed only on Plaintiff Jose Antonio Martinez's sexual harassment claim against Defendant Ruby Enriquez, with all other claims and defendants dismissed for failure to state a cognizable claim for relief. The Clerk is directed to assign a District Judge to this action pursuant to 28 U.S.C. § 636(b)(1).
Remedies
- The Magistrate Judge recommends that all other claims and Defendants be dismissed from the action for failure to state a cognizable claim for relief. The action should proceed only on Plaintiff's sexual harassment claim against Defendant Ruby Enriquez.
- The Clerk of the Court is ordered to randomly assign a District Judge to this action. Plaintiff may file written objections within fourteen days, limited to 15 pages, or risk waiver of appeal rights.
Precedent Name
- Baxter v. Sullivan
- Wilkerson v. Wheeler
Cited Statute
- Magistrate Judges Act
- Civil Rights Act of 1871
Judge Name
Stanley A. Boone
Passage Text
- The Court granted Plaintiff leave to file an amended complaint or notify the Court of his intent to proceed only on the deliberate indifference claim.
- 1. This action proceed only on Plaintiff's sexual harassment claim against Defendant Ruby Enriquez; and 2. All other claims and Defendants be dismissed from the action for failure to state a cognizable claim for relief.
- It is HEREBY ORDERED that the Clerk of the Court shall assign a District Judge to this action.