Biter

UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT EASTERN DISTRICT OF CALIFORNIA 10 KRISTOPHER KIRCHNER, Case No. 1:18-cv-00516-AWI-BAM (PC) Plaintiff, FINDINGS AND RECOMMENDATIONS

REGARDING DISMISSAL OF CERTAIN

v. CLAIMS AND DEFENDANTS M. BITER, et al., (ECF No. 19) Defendants. 16 17 Plaintiff Kristopher Kirchner (“Plaintiff”) is a state prisoner proceeding pro se and in forma pauperis in this civil rights action under 42 U.S.C. § 1983. On April 26, 2019, the Court screened Plaintiff’s complaint and granted him leave to file an amended complaint or to notify the Court of his willingness to proceed on certain cognizable claims. (ECF No. 16.) Plaintiff’s first amended complaint, filed on June 20, 2019, is currently before the Court for screening. (ECF No. 19.) I. Screening Requirement and Standard The Court is required to screen complaints brought by prisoners seeking relief against a governmental entity and/or against an officer or employee of a governmental entity. 28 U.S.C. 26…