United States Government Publishing Office publisher pbl distributor dst United States United States District Court Eastern District of California author aut Government Organization text government publication eng USCOURTS Judicial Publications judicial 2026-10-15 Administrative Office of the United States Courts 2026-07-14 monographic deposited born digital 25 digital object pages JU 4.15 https://www.govinfo.gov/app/details/USCOURTS-caed-2_24-cv-01596 P0b002ee1e913d9c1 DGPO 2026-10-15 2026-10-15 USCOURTS-caed-2_24-cv-01596 machine generated eng fdlp USCOURTS USCOURTS-caed-2_24-cv-01596 District caed 9th California 2061 2:24-cv-01596 Sacramento civil 550 Prisoner - Civil Rights (U.S. defendant) 42:1983 Prisoner Civil Rights 2:24-cv-01596 https://www.govinfo.gov/app/details/USCOURTS-caed-2_24-cv-01596 JU 4.15 2:24-cv-01596;24-1596 United States District Court Eastern District of California 9th Circuit Sacramento U.S. Courts author aut California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation Defendant Benjamin Robert Gallegos Gallegos Benjamin Plaintiff Health Care Services Health Care Services Defendant Ma Jian Jian Ma Defendant Heather McCune McCune Heather Defendant USCOURTS USCOURTS-caed-2_24-cv-01596 District caed 9th California 2061 2:24-cv-01596 Sacramento civil 550 Prisoner - Civil Rights (U.S. defendant) 42:1983 Prisoner Civil Rights California ORDER signed by Magistrate Judge Jeremy D. Peterson on 07/26/2024 GRANTING the 2 Motion to Proceed IFP and DIRECTING Plaintiff to file an amended complaint within 30 days. (Spichka, K.) 0 2024-07-29 D09002ee1e9189984 https://www.govinfo.gov/app/details/USCOURTS-caed-2_24-cv-01596/USCOURTS-caed-2_24-cv-01596-0 caed-2_24-cv-01596_0.pdf https://www.govinfo.gov/app/details/USCOURTS-caed-2_24-cv-01596/USCOURTS-caed-2_24-cv-01596-0 https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/USCOURTS-caed-2_24-cv-01596/pdf/USCOURTS-caed-2_24-cv-01596-0.pdf USCOURTS 2:24-cv-01596; (PC) Gallegos v. CDCR, et al; United States District Court Eastern District of California California USCOURTS-caed-2_24-cv-01596-0 0 2024-07-29 ORDER signed by Magistrate Judge Jeremy D. Peterson on 07/26/2024 GRANTING the 2 Motion to Proceed IFP and DIRECTING Plaintiff to file an amended complaint within 30 days. (Spichka, K.) ORDER signed by Magistrate Judge Jeremy D. Peterson on 07/26/2024 DIRECTING MONTHLY PAYMENTS be made from Prison Account of Benjamin Robert Gallegos. The Clerk to serve a copy of this order and a copy of plaintiff's in forma pauperis application on CDCR. (cc: Financial, CDCR) (Spichka, K.) 1 2024-07-29 D09002ee1e9189987 https://www.govinfo.gov/app/details/USCOURTS-caed-2_24-cv-01596/USCOURTS-caed-2_24-cv-01596-1 caed-2_24-cv-01596_1.pdf https://www.govinfo.gov/app/details/USCOURTS-caed-2_24-cv-01596/USCOURTS-caed-2_24-cv-01596-1 https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/USCOURTS-caed-2_24-cv-01596/pdf/USCOURTS-caed-2_24-cv-01596-1.pdf USCOURTS 2:24-cv-01596; (PC) Gallegos v. CDCR, et al; United States District Court Eastern District of California California USCOURTS-caed-2_24-cv-01596-1 1 2024-07-29 ORDER signed by Magistrate Judge Jeremy D. Peterson on 07/26/2024 DIRECTING MONTHLY PAYMENTS be made from Prison Account of Benjamin Robert Gallegos. The Clerk to serve a copy of this order and a copy of plaintiff's in forma pauperis application on CDCR. (cc: Financial, CDCR) (Spichka, K.) ORDER signed by Magistrate Judge Jeremy D. Peterson on 11/27/2024 DENYING 14 Motion to Order CDCR to Produce Evidence and DISMISSING 12 First Amended Complaint with leave to amend. Within 30 days from service of this order, plaintiff shall file either an amended complaint or a notice of voluntary dismissal of this action without prejudice. (Huang, H) 2 2024-11-27 D09002ee1e9189986 https://www.govinfo.gov/app/details/USCOURTS-caed-2_24-cv-01596/USCOURTS-caed-2_24-cv-01596-2 caed-2_24-cv-01596_2.pdf https://www.govinfo.gov/app/details/USCOURTS-caed-2_24-cv-01596/USCOURTS-caed-2_24-cv-01596-2 https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/USCOURTS-caed-2_24-cv-01596/pdf/USCOURTS-caed-2_24-cv-01596-2.pdf USCOURTS 2:24-cv-01596; (PC) Gallegos v. CDCR, et al; United States District Court Eastern District of California California USCOURTS-caed-2_24-cv-01596-2 2 2024-11-27 ORDER signed by Magistrate Judge Jeremy D. Peterson on 11/27/2024 DENYING 14 Motion to Order CDCR to Produce Evidence and DISMISSING 12 First Amended Complaint with leave to amend. Within 30 days from service of this order, plaintiff shall file either an amended complaint or a notice of voluntary dismissal of this action without prejudice. (Huang, H) complaint. (Deputy Clerk HAH)ORDER signed by Magistrate Judge Jeremy D. Peterson on 4/16/2025 ORDERING that within 30 days, plaintiff may confirm his intent to proceed only with the Eighth Amendment claims against Jian and McCune or, within that same time, file another amended 3 2025-04-17 D09002ee1e9189985 https://www.govinfo.gov/app/details/USCOURTS-caed-2_24-cv-01596/USCOURTS-caed-2_24-cv-01596-3 caed-2_24-cv-01596_3.pdf https://www.govinfo.gov/app/details/USCOURTS-caed-2_24-cv-01596/USCOURTS-caed-2_24-cv-01596-3 https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/USCOURTS-caed-2_24-cv-01596/pdf/USCOURTS-caed-2_24-cv-01596-3.pdf USCOURTS 2:24-cv-01596; (PC) Gallegos v. CDCR, et al; United States District Court Eastern District of California California USCOURTS-caed-2_24-cv-01596-3 3 2025-04-17 complaint. (Deputy Clerk HAH)ORDER signed by Magistrate Judge Jeremy D. Peterson on 4/16/2025 ORDERING that within 30 days, plaintiff may confirm his intent to proceed only with the Eighth Amendment claims against Jian and McCune or, within that same time, file another amended ORDER signed by Magistrate Judge Jeremy D. Peterson on 7/18/2025 REFERRING CASE TO POST-SCREENING ADR PROJECT AND STAYING CASE FOR 120 DAYS. Within 45 days from the date of this order, defendants shall file any motion to opt out of post-screening early ADR. Each party shall submit a confidential settlement conference statement at least 7 days prior to the conference. If settlement is reached, the parties shall file a Notice of Settlement. The parties remain obligated to keep the court informed of their current addresses. (Deputy Clerk HAH) 4 2025-07-18 D09002ee1e9189a44 https://www.govinfo.gov/app/details/USCOURTS-caed-2_24-cv-01596/USCOURTS-caed-2_24-cv-01596-4 caed-2_24-cv-01596_4.pdf https://www.govinfo.gov/app/details/USCOURTS-caed-2_24-cv-01596/USCOURTS-caed-2_24-cv-01596-4 https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/USCOURTS-caed-2_24-cv-01596/pdf/USCOURTS-caed-2_24-cv-01596-4.pdf USCOURTS 2:24-cv-01596; (PC) Gallegos v. CDCR, et al; United States District Court Eastern District of California California USCOURTS-caed-2_24-cv-01596-4 4 2025-07-18 ORDER signed by Magistrate Judge Jeremy D. Peterson on 7/18/2025 REFERRING CASE TO POST-SCREENING ADR PROJECT AND STAYING CASE FOR 120 DAYS. Within 45 days from the date of this order, defendants shall file any motion to opt out of post-screening early ADR. Each party shall submit a confidential settlement conference statement at least 7 days prior to the conference. If settlement is reached, the parties shall file a Notice of Settlement. The parties remain obligated to keep the court informed of their current addresses. (Deputy Clerk HAH) 025, defendants shall either file a motion to opt out of ADR or notify the court that they wish to schedule a settlement conference. (Deputy Clerk HAH)ORDER to SHOW CAUSE signed by Magistrate Judge Jeremy D. Peterson on 11/4/2025 ORDERING Defendants to SHOW CAUSE, by no later than 11/11/2025, why sanctions should not be imposed for failure to timely comply with 25 Order. By no later than 11/11/2 5 2025-11-04 D09002ee1e9189a45 https://www.govinfo.gov/app/details/USCOURTS-caed-2_24-cv-01596/USCOURTS-caed-2_24-cv-01596-5 caed-2_24-cv-01596_5.pdf https://www.govinfo.gov/app/details/USCOURTS-caed-2_24-cv-01596/USCOURTS-caed-2_24-cv-01596-5 https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/USCOURTS-caed-2_24-cv-01596/pdf/USCOURTS-caed-2_24-cv-01596-5.pdf USCOURTS 2:24-cv-01596; (PC) Gallegos v. CDCR, et al; United States District Court Eastern District of California California USCOURTS-caed-2_24-cv-01596-5 5 2025-11-04 025, defendants shall either file a motion to opt out of ADR or notify the court that they wish to schedule a settlement conference. (Deputy Clerk HAH)ORDER to SHOW CAUSE signed by Magistrate Judge Jeremy D. Peterson on 11/4/2025 ORDERING Defendants to SHOW CAUSE, by no later than 11/11/2025, why sanctions should not be imposed for failure to timely comply with 25 Order. By no later than 11/11/2 ORDER signed by Magistrate Judge Jeremy D. Peterson on 11/26/2025 GRANTING 33 Motion to Opt Out of Post-Screening ADR Project. (Deputy Clerk HAH) 6 2025-11-26 D09002ee1e9189983 https://www.govinfo.gov/app/details/USCOURTS-caed-2_24-cv-01596/USCOURTS-caed-2_24-cv-01596-6 caed-2_24-cv-01596_6.pdf https://www.govinfo.gov/app/details/USCOURTS-caed-2_24-cv-01596/USCOURTS-caed-2_24-cv-01596-6 https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/USCOURTS-caed-2_24-cv-01596/pdf/USCOURTS-caed-2_24-cv-01596-6.pdf USCOURTS 2:24-cv-01596; (PC) Gallegos v. CDCR, et al; United States District Court Eastern District of California California USCOURTS-caed-2_24-cv-01596-6 6 2025-11-26 ORDER signed by Magistrate Judge Jeremy D. Peterson on 11/26/2025 GRANTING 33 Motion to Opt Out of Post-Screening ADR Project. (Deputy Clerk HAH) ORDER signed by Magistrate Judge Jeremy D. Peterson on 01/20/2026 DENYING Plaintiff's 35 Motion for Sanctions. (Deputy Clerk KS) 7 2026-01-20 D09002ee1e9189982 https://www.govinfo.gov/app/details/USCOURTS-caed-2_24-cv-01596/USCOURTS-caed-2_24-cv-01596-7 caed-2_24-cv-01596_7.pdf https://www.govinfo.gov/app/details/USCOURTS-caed-2_24-cv-01596/USCOURTS-caed-2_24-cv-01596-7 https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/USCOURTS-caed-2_24-cv-01596/pdf/USCOURTS-caed-2_24-cv-01596-7.pdf USCOURTS 2:24-cv-01596; (PC) Gallegos v. CDCR, et al; United States District Court Eastern District of California California USCOURTS-caed-2_24-cv-01596-7 7 2026-01-20 ORDER signed by Magistrate Judge Jeremy D. Peterson on 01/20/2026 DENYING Plaintiff's 35 Motion for Sanctions. (Deputy Clerk KS) ORDER signed by Magistrate Judge Jeremy D. Peterson on 7/14/2026 GRANTING 43 Motion to Modify the Scheduling Order. Defendants shall have until 7/21/2026 to respond to plaintiff's written discovery requests. The new deadline for completing discovery, including the filing of any motions to compel, is SET to 8/6/2026. The new deadline for filing dispositive motions is 11/2/2026. (Deputy Clerk HAH) 8 2026-07-14 D09002ee1e9189a46 https://www.govinfo.gov/app/details/USCOURTS-caed-2_24-cv-01596/USCOURTS-caed-2_24-cv-01596-8 caed-2_24-cv-01596_8.pdf https://www.govinfo.gov/app/details/USCOURTS-caed-2_24-cv-01596/USCOURTS-caed-2_24-cv-01596-8 https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/USCOURTS-caed-2_24-cv-01596/pdf/USCOURTS-caed-2_24-cv-01596-8.pdf USCOURTS 2:24-cv-01596; (PC) Gallegos v. CDCR, et al; United States District Court Eastern District of California California USCOURTS-caed-2_24-cv-01596-8 8 2026-07-14 ORDER signed by Magistrate Judge Jeremy D. Peterson on 7/14/2026 GRANTING 43 Motion to Modify the Scheduling Order. Defendants shall have until 7/21/2026 to respond to plaintiff's written discovery requests. The new deadline for completing discovery, including the filing of any motions to compel, is SET to 8/6/2026. The new deadline for filing dispositive motions is 11/2/2026. (Deputy Clerk HAH)