Keeton

INTRODUCTION

16 This suit was removed from state court. Plaintiff Tommy Keeton alleges that 17 correctional officers violated his federal rights and committed tortious acts under state law. 18 His complaint, which I construe as filed under 42 U.S.C. § 1983, containing these 19 allegations is now before me for review pursuant to 28 U.S.C. § 1915A(a). 20 Keeton has stated cognizable claims against Salinas Valley State Prison correctional 21 officers T. Deslaurier Rixman, Juan Mora, and Jose Gil-Rojas. The Court directs 22 defendants Rixman, Mora, and Gil-Rojas to file in response to the complaint a dispositive 23 motion, or a notice regarding such motion, on or before July 10, 2023. 24 The Clerk shall TERMINATE Salinas Valley State Prison, the California 25 Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation, Elizabeth Gonzalez, and T. Lemon as 26 defendants in this action. All claims against them are DISMISSED. 27 The Clerk shall terminate all pending motions. 1 DISCUSSION A. Standard of Review A federal court must conduct a preliminary screening in any case in which a prisoner seeks redress from a governmental entity or officer or…