Mason v. C.D.C.R Officers

INTRODUCTION

Joshua Mason, a state prisoner, proceeding pro se, filed a civil rights complaint pursuant to 42 U.S.C. § 1983. The original complaint was dismissed with leave to amend, and Plaintiff filed a second and later a third amended complaint. The third amended complaint is now before the Court for review pursuant to 28 U.S.C. § 1915A(a). When liberally construed, Plaintiff states an Eighth Amendment claim against Defendants Yeh, Lara, Lalas, Cienega, Martinez, Ssempebna, Godbe, Gonzalez, and Salcedo for failure to provide proper medical care and medical accommodations. All other claims and Defendants are DISMISSED. Defendants shall file a response to the complaint, a dispositive motion, or a notice regarding such motion, on or before February 19, 2025.

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, a court must identify any cognizable claims and dismiss any claims that are frivolous, malicious, fail to state a claim upon which relief may be granted or seek monetary…