Batra
(PC) Huffman v. Batra
Opinion
Trial Court Opinion
UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT EASTERN DISTRICT OF CALIFORNIA 10 WILLIAM RAY HUFFMAN, Case No. 1:19-cv-00655-BAM (PC) Plaintiff, ORDER FINDING PLAINTIFF MAY
PROCEED ON COGNIZABLE CLAIMS
v. Doc. 13 BATRA, et al.,
Defendants. 16 17 Plaintiff William Ray Huffman (“Plaintiff”) is a civil detainee appearing pro se in this civil rights action pursuant to 42 U.S.C. § 1983. Individuals detained pursuant to California Welfare and Institutions Code § 6600 et seq. are civil detainees and are not prisoners within the meaning of the Prison Litigation Reform Act. Page v. Torrey, 201 F.3d 1136, 1140 (9th Cir. 2000). Plaintiff’s amended complaint is currently before the Court for screening. (ECF No. 13.) I. Screening Requirement and Standard The Court is required to screen complaints brought by pro se plaintiffs 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…