Gates

UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT EASTERN DISTRICT OF CALIFORNIA 11 LYNDEN VANATTI, Case No. 1:24-cv-0488 BAM (PC) Plaintiff, ORDER FINDING PLAINTIFF MAY

PROCEED ON COGNIZABLE CLAIM

v. (ECF No. 10) J. GATES, et al.,

Defendants. 17 Plaintiff Lynden Vanatti (“Plaintiff”) is a state prisoner proceeding pro se and in forma pauperis in this civil rights action under 42 U.S.C. § 1983. The Court screened Plaintiff’s complaint, and Plaintiff was granted leave to amend. Plaintiff’s first amended complaint is currently before the Court for screening. (ECF No. 10.) I. Screening Requirement and Standard The Court is required to screen complaints brought by prisoners seeking relief against a governmental entity and/or against an officer or employee of a governmental entity. 28 U.S.C. § 1915A(a). Plaintiff’s complaint, or any portion thereof, is subject to dismissal if it is frivolous or malicious, if it fails to state a claim upon which relief may be granted, or if it seeks monetary relief from a…