Valerie Flores v. California Highway Patrol
Opinion
Trial Court Opinion
CIVIL MINUTES – GENERAL
Case No. 5:25-cv-00203-MWC-PD Date: March 26, 2025 Title Valerie L. Flores v. California Highway Patrol, et. al.
Present: The Honorable: Patricia Donahue, United States Magistrate Judge
Isabel Verduzco N/A Deputy Clerk Court Reporter / Recorder
Attorneys Present for Plaintiff: Attorneys Present for Defendant:
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Proceedings (In Chambers): Order to Show Cause Why the Complaint Should Not be Dismissed as Duplicative
On October 7, 2024, Plaintiff Valerie L. Flores (“Plaintiff”), proceeding pro se, filed a complaint pursuant to 42 U.S.C. § 1983 and a request to proceed in forma pauperis (“IFP”) in the United States District Court for the Northern District of New York. [Dkt. Nos. 1, 2.] On October 22, 2024, Plaintiff filed an Amended Complaint. [Dkt. No. 4.] On January 23, 2025, a Decision and Order was issued by the Northern District of New York transferring the case to the Central District of California (the “2025 Case”) because all of the Defendants reside in California and venue is therefore proper in the Central District. [Dkt…