Nordtrom

UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT EASTERN DISTRICT OF CALIFORNIA 8 MARK EDWARD STRICKLEN, Case No. 1:23-cv-719-KES-BAM (PC) Plaintiff, ORDER FINDING PLAINTIFF MAY

PROCEED ON COGNIZABLE CLAIM

v. (ECF No. 11) C. NORDSTROM,

Defendant. 14 Plaintiff Mark Edward Stricklen (“Plaintiff”) is a state prisoner proceeding pro se and in 15 forma pauperis in this civil rights action under 42 U.S.C. § 1983. This case was recently 16 reassigned to the undersigned. Plaintiff’s first amended complaint is currently before the Court 17 for screening. (ECF No. 11.)

I. Screening Requirement and Standard

19 The Court is required to screen complaints brought by prisoners seeking relief against a 20 governmental entity and/or against an officer or employee of a governmental entity. 28 U.S.C. 21 § 1915A(a). Plaintiff’s complaint, or any portion thereof, is subject to dismissal if it is frivolous 22 or malicious, if it fails to state a claim upon which relief may be granted, or if it seeks monetary 23 relief from a defendant who is immune from such relief. 28 U.S.C. §§…