Scalant

INTRODUCTION

Alberto Scalant, a detainee at Santa Cruz County Jail, proceeding pro se, filed a civil rights complaint pursuant to 42 U.S.C. § 1983. The amended complaint was dismissed with leave to amend, and Plaintiff filed a second amended complaint. The second amended complaint is now before the Court for review pursuant to 28 U.S.C. § 1915A(a). When liberally construed, Plaintiff states a claim against Defendant Dr. S. Fratianni for violating his right to adequate medical care. All other claims and Defendants are DISMISSED without leave to amend. Defendant shall file a response to the second amended complaint, a dispositive motion, or a notice regarding such motion, on or before May 7, 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 relief from a defendant who is immune from such relief. See id.…