Demerson v. Prunty

65 F.3d 174 NOTICE: Ninth Circuit Rule 36-3 provides that dispositions other than opinions or orders designated for publication are not precedential and should not be cited except when relevant under the doctrines of law of the case, res judicata, or collateral estoppel. Edward DEMERSON, Plaintiff-Appellant, v. K.W. PRUNTY, Warden; Bryant S. Gunn, Warden; H. Rippetoe, Associate Warden; P.D. Washington, Program Administrator; R.A. Ballard, Program Lieutenant; Defendants-Appellees. No. 94-56457. United States Court of Appeals, Ninth Circuit. Submitted Aug. 16, 1995. * Decided Aug. 22, 1995. Before: ALARCON, FERNANDEZ, and RYMER, Circuit Judges. 1 MEMORANDUM ** 2 California state prisoner Edward Demerson appeals pro se the district court's grant of summary judgment in his civil rights action. Demerson alleged that prison officials mishandled his legal mail, denied him access to the courts, harassed him, and improperly reviewed his grievances. We have jurisdiction, 28 U.S.C. Sec. 1291 , and we affirm. DISCUSSION 1 3 Demerson alleges that on one occasion, his confidential mail was opened, read, and not returned to him until nine days later, in violation of his first amendment rights.…