Konrad

UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT FOR THE EASTERN DISTRICT OF CALIFORNIA 10 JOSHUWA R. VINYARD, Case No. 2:24-cv-0943-JDP (P) Plaintiff, v. ORDER KONRAD, et al., Defendants. 16 Plaintiff Joshuwa Vinyard is a state prisoner proceeding without counsel in this civil rights action brought under 42 U.S.C. § 1983. The first amended complaint alleges that defendants Arana, Velasquez, Cox, Alvarez, Spears, and Konrad used unauthorized excessive force against him. This complaint states a cognizable claim against these defendants. It fails, however, to state a cognizable claim against the Warden of California State Prison, Sacramento and correctional officer Amaro. Plaintiff may either proceed only with the claims deemed viable or delay service and file another amended complaint. Screening and Pleading Requirements A federal court must screen a prisoner’s complaint that seeks relief against a governmental entity, officer, or employee. See 28 U.S.C. § 1915A(a). The court must identify…