Favis

UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT FOR THE EASTERN DISTRICT OF CALIFORNIA 10 STEPHEN FAVIS, Case No. 2:25-cv-1083-TLN-JDP (PS) Plaintiff, v. FINDINGS AND RECOMMENDATIONS MICHAEL JOSEPH FAVIR, Defendant. 16 17 Plaintiff' alleges that his brother, Michael Favis, improperly restricted his access to their father’s trust, leaving him destitute. As with his earlier complaint, plaintiff’s first amended complaint, which alleges only state law claims, fails to establish this court’s subject matter jurisdiction. Accordingly, I recommend that the amended complaint be dismissed without leave to amend. Screening and Pleading Requirements A federal court must screen the complaint of any claimant seeking permission to proceed in forma pauperis. See 28 U.S.C. § 1915(e). The court must identify any cognizable claims and dismiss any portion of the complaint that is frivolous or malicious, fails to state a claim upon which relief may be granted, or seeks monetary relief from a…