Sherman
(PC) Austin v. Sherman
Opinion
Trial Court Opinion
UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT EASTERN DISTRICT OF CALIFORNIA 10 SAMPSON S. AUSTIN, Case No. 1:18-cv-01630-BAM (PC) Plaintiff, SCREENING ORDER GRANTING
PLAINTIFF LEAVE TO FILE AMENDED
v. COMPLAINT STU SHERMAN, et al., (ECF No. 15) Defendants. THIRTY-DAY DEADLINE 16 17 18 Plaintiff Sampson S. Austin (“Plaintiff”) is a former state prisoner proceeding pro se and in forma pauperis in this civil rights action under 42 U.S.C. § 1983. Plaintiff’s first amended complaint, filed on August 20, 2019, is currently before the Court for screening. (ECF No. 15.) 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. § 1915A(a). Plaintiff’s complaint, or any portion thereof, is subject to dismissal if it is frivolous or malicious, if it fails to state a claim upon which relief may be granted, or if it seeks…