Laurack D. Bray v. Matthew S. Kenefick
Opinion
Trial Court Opinion
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6 7 UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT CENTRAL DISTRICT OF CALIFORNIA 10 LAURACK D. BRAY, Case No. 2:24-cv-08640-FMO (AJR) Plaintiff, ORDER DISMISSING ACTION
WITHOUT PREJUDICE FOR
FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH A v.
COURT ORDER
14 MATTHEW S. KENEFICK, et al., 15 Defendants. 16 17 INTRODUCTION On October 8, 2024, Plaintiff filed a Complaint and a Request to Proceed in Forma Pauperis (“IFP request”). (ECF Nos. 1, 5.) In the Complaint, Plaintiff alleged racial discrimination in violation of 42 U.S.C. § 1981 and a state law claim of defamation. (ECF No. 1 at 9-11.) On October 31, 2024, the Court issued an order postponing a ruling on the IFP request until Plaintiff provided more information. (ECF No. 15.) The Court ordered Plaintiff either to file another IFP request that explains why his monthly expenses exceeds his monthly income by $1,070 or to pay the filing fee of $405. (Id.) The Court also ordered Plaintiff to file an Amended…