Scott
Scott v. LT Mccay
Opinion
Trial Court Opinion
UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT NORTHERN DISTRICT OF CALIFORNIA 5 JAMES SCOTT, Case No. 24-cv-01335-HSG
Plaintiff, ORDER SCREENING AMENDED
COMPLAINT; GRANTING LEAVE TO
v. AMEND; DENYING REQUEST FOR
APPOINTMENT OF COUNSEL
LT MCCAY, et al., Re: Dkt. No. 12 Defendants.
11 Plaintiff, a prisoner currently housed at Salinas Valley State Prison (“SVSP”), has filed a pro se action pursuant to 42 U.S.C. § 1983. His amended complaint (Dkt. No. 11) is now before the Court for review pursuant to 28 U.S.C. § 1915A. This order also addresses Plaintiff’s request for appointment of counsel. Dkt. No. 12. 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 employee of a governmental entity. See 28 U.S.C. § 1915A(a). In its review, the court must identify any cognizable claims and dismiss any claims that are frivolous, malicious,…