Devin Singleton v. County of Riverside

INTRODUCTION

20 On December 29, 2021, Plaintiff Devin Singleton, a California resident proceeding 21 pro se, filed a civil rights complaint pursuant to 42 U.S.C. § 1983. (“Complaint,” Dkt. 22 No. 1). On January 6, 2022, the Court granted Plaintiff’s application for in forma 23 pauperis (“IFP”) status. (Dkt. No. 5). The Court dismissed the Complaint with leave to 24 amend on March 11, 2022 due to pleading defects. (“ODLA,” Dkt. No. 6). On April 11, 25 2022, Plaintiff filed the instant First Amended Complaint. (“FAC,” Dkt. No. 7).

27 In civil actions where the plaintiff is proceeding IFP, Congress requires district 28 courts to dismiss the complaint if the court determines that the complaint, or any portion Case 5:21-cv-02164-AB-PVC Document Filed 04/28/ Page 2 of Page ID #:

thereof, (1) is frivolous or malicious, (2) fails to state a claim upon which relief can be granted, or (3) seeks monetary relief from a defendant who is immune from such relief. 28 U.S.C. § 1915(e)(2). While the First Amended Complaint addressed some of the defects in the original Complaint and reflects that Plaintiff made a concerted effort to follow the…