Lawrence Reddick v. Shannon Discus, et al.

facts; and an unnamed judge who seemingly handled a motion brought by Plaintiff challenging the lawfulness of the recording. (Id. at 5.) He seeks to have his criminal cases dismissed and erased from his records, and $10 million. (Id. at 6.)

1 This is the second of two civil-rights lawsuits Plaintiff filed in September 2025. The other is Case No. 5:25-cv-02390-FLA-SSC.

CENTRAL DISTRICT OF CALIFORNIA

CIVIL MINUTES – GENERAL

Case No. 5:25-cv-02465-FLA-SSC Date: December 2, 2025 Title Lawrence Reddick v. Shannon Discus, et al.

THE STATUTORY SCREENING REQUIREMENT

The Court is required to screen any civil action in which a plaintiff proceeds in forma pauperis and dismiss any claims that are frivolous, malicious, fail to state a claim upon which relief can be granted, or seek monetary relief from a defendant who is immune from such relief. 28 U.S.C. § 1915(e)(2)(B). Review for failure to state a claim under § 1915(e)(2)(B)(ii) uses the same standard as that which is applied under Rule 12(b)(6) of the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure. Watison v. Carter, 668 F.3d 1108, 1112 (9th Cir. 2012). A complaint may be dismissed under Rule 12(b)(6) for failure to state a…