Carringer

UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT FOR THE EASTERN DISTRICT OF CALIFORNIA 10 EDWARD CLAYTON WHITTAKER, Case No. 2:25-cv-1862-TLN-JDP (PS) Plaintiff, v. FINDINGS AND RECOMMENDATIONS CHRISTINE CARRINGER, et al., Defendant. 16 17 Plaintiff brings this action against three state court judges—defendants Christine Carringer, Christine Donovan, Stephaine Grogan-Jones—and a mediator, defendant Darlene Woodcock. Like his earlier complaint, plaintiff’s first amended complaint fails to state a claim. 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 defendant who is immune from such relief. …