Nugent
(PC) Johnson v. Nugent
Opinion
Trial Court Opinion
UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT EASTERN DISTRICT OF CALIFORNIA 10 SHAWN PIERRE JOHNSON, Case No. 1:24-cv-949-JLT-BAM (PC) Plaintiff, SCREENING ORDER GRANTING
PLAINTIFF LEAVE TO FILE AMENDED
v. COMPLAINT KEVIN NUGENT, et al., (ECF No. 1) Defendants. THIRTY (30) DAY DEADLINE
17 Plaintiff Shawn Pierre Johnson (“Plaintiff”) is a state prisoner proceeding pro se and in 18 forma pauperis in this civil rights action under 42 U.S.C. § 1983. Plaintiff’s complaint is 19 currently before the Court for screening. (ECF No. 1.)
I. Screening Requirement and Standard
21 The Court is required to screen complaints brought by prisoners seeking relief against a 22 governmental entity and/or against an officer or employee of a governmental entity. 28 U.S.C. 23 § 1915A(a). Plaintiff’s complaint, or any portion thereof, is subject to dismissal if it is frivolous 24 or malicious, if it fails to state a claim upon which relief may be granted, or if it seeks monetary 25 relief from a defendant who is immune from such relief. …