Alfred McZeal v. City of Tustin

UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT

CENCTIRVAILL DMIISNTURTICETS O– FG CEANLEIRFAOLR NIA

Alfred McZeal Jr. v. City of Tustin, et al. Case No. 8:24-cv-00088-RGK-PD Date: April 19, 2024 T itle

Present: The Honorable: Patricia Donahue, U.S. Magistrate Judge

Isabel Verduzco N/A Deputy Clerk Court Reporter / Recorder

Attorneys Present for Plaintiff: Attorneys Present for Defendants:

N/A N/A

Proceedings: (In Chambers) Order to Show Cause Why the Complaint Should Not be Dismissed

I. Procedural History and Summary of Factual Allegations

Plaintiff Alfred McZeal Jr., proceeding pro se, filed a complaint on January 16, 2024, pursuant to 42 U.S.C. § 1983 (“the Complaint”). [Dkt. No. 1.] The Complaint names the City of Tustin, Brad Steen, Nicholas A. Hutchins, WoodRuff & Smart, APC, Jason M. McEwen, Andrew Kilburn, Paige Kilburn, CVSBA, Matt Regan, Jane Doe (Police Officer 1); Mary Doe (Police Officer 2), and John Doe (Police Officer 3) as defendants (collectively, “Defendants”). [Id.] The Complaint alleges 13 claims, including various crimes under the Racketeer…