St. Michael Balzarini v. Ron Davis

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United States District Court, Central District of CaliforniaOctober 4, 20242:24-cv-06167California1,024 words

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CIVIL MINUTES – GENERAL

Case No. 2:24-cv-06167-RGK-MAA Date: October 4, 2024 Title St. Michael Balzarini v. Ron Davis et al

Present: The Honorable MARIA A. AUDERO, United States Magistrate Judge

Cindy Delgado N/A Deputy Clerk Court Reporter / Recorder

Attorneys Present for Plaintiff: Attorneys Present for Defendants:

N/A N/A

Proceedings (In Chambers): Order to Show Cause Why Pauper Status Is Not Barred

On July 22, 2024, Plaintiff St. Michael Balzarini (“Plaintiff”) filed a pro se Complaint alleging violations of his civil rights pursuant to 42 U.S.C. § 1983. (Compl., ECF No. 1.) On August 23, 2024, Plaintiff filed a request to proceed in forma pauperis (“IFP”). (ECF No. 4.) On September 5, 2024, the Court granted Plaintiff’s application to proceed IFP. (ECF No. 8.) After IFP status was granted, however, the Court became aware that Plaintiff might not be eligible to proceed IFP. Accordingly, Plaintiff is ordered to show cause on or before November 4, 2024, why 28 U.S.C. § 1915(g) does not bar pauper status in this action.

Plaintiff may not be eligible to proceed IFP because he…

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