Totonotnna

UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT FOR THE EASTERN DISTRICT OF CALIFORNIA 10 BRIAN WATSON MICHALEK, et al., No. 2:20-cv-0121 KJM DB PS Plaintiffs, v. ORDER JOHN TOTONOTNNA, et al., Defendants, 16 Plaintiff Brian Watson Michalek is proceeding in this action pro se. This matter was referred to the undersigned in accordance with Local Rule 302(c)(21) and 28 U.S.C. § 636(b)(1). Pending before the court are plaintiff’s complaint and motion to proceed in forma pauperis pursuant to 28 U.S.C. § 1915. (ECF Nos. 1 & 2.) Plaintiff’s complaint purports to be brought on behalf of plaintiff’s niece and dozens of other minor plaintiffs who were allegedly assaulted at their school. (Compl. (ECF No. 1) at 8.) The court is required to screen complaints brought by parties proceeding in forma pauperis. See 28 U.S.C. § 1915(e)(2); see also Lopez v. Smith, 203 F.3d 1122, 1129 (9th Cir. 2000) (en banc). Plaintiff’s in forma pauperis application makes the financial showing required by 28 U.S.C. § 1915(a)(1). However, a…