Cheek
(PC) Stokes v. Cheek
Opinion
Trial Court Opinion
UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT EASTERN DISTRICT OF CALIFORNIA 10 ANTWONE STOKES, Case No. 1:24-cv-0691-BAM (PC) Plaintiff, ORDER FINDING PLAINTIFF MAY
PROCEED ON COGNIZABLE CLAIMS
v. (ECF No. 18) MS. CHEEK, et al.,
Defendants. 16 Plaintiff Antwone Stokes (“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 or to notify the Court that he was willing to proceed on cognizable claims. Plaintiff filed a first amended complaint which is currently before the Court for screening. (ECF No. 18.) 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…