Sherman

(PC) Austin v. Sherman

Good Law
United States District Court, Eastern District of CaliforniaMay 4, 20201:18-cv-01630California3,480 words

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, ORDER DIRECTING CLERK OF COURT TO

RANDOMLY ASSIGN DISTRICT JUDGE

v.

FINDINGS AND RECOMMENDATIONS

STU SHERMAN, et al., REGARDING DISMISSAL OF ACTION FOR

FAILURE TO STATE A CLAIM

Defendants. (ECF No. 20)

FOURTEEN-DAY DEADLINE

17 18 19 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. On January 30, 2020, the Court screened Plaintiff’s first amended complaint and granted him leave to amend. (ECF No. 17.) Plaintiff’s second amended complaint, filed on April 2, 2020, is currently before the Court for screening. (ECF No. 20.) I. Screening Requirement and Standard The Court screens complaints brought by persons proceeding in pro se and in forma pauperis. 28 U.S.C. § 1915(e)(2). Plaintiff’s complaint, or any portion thereof, is subject to dismissal…

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