(PS) Binns v. American General Life and Accident Ins. Co.

UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT FOR THE EASTERN DISTRICT OF CALIFORNIA 10 KEYRON LAMONTE BINNS, No. 2:20–cv–1120–TLN–KJN PS Plaintiff, ORDER ON PLAINTIFF’S IFP REQUEST

AND ORDER SCREENING COMPLAINT

v. (ECF Nos. 1, 2.) AMERICAN GENERAL LIFE AND ACCIDENT INSURANCE CO., et al., 15 Defendants.

17 Plaintiff, who is proceeding without counsel in this action, has requested leave to proceed in forma pauperis pursuant to 28 U.S.C. § 1915. (ECF No. 2.) Plaintiff’s application in support of his request to proceed in forma pauperis makes the showing required by 28 U.S.C. § 1915. Accordingly, the Court grants Plaintiff’s request to proceed in forma pauperis. The determination that a plaintiff may proceed in forma pauperis does not complete the required inquiry. Pursuant to 28 U.S.C. § 1915, the court is directed to dismiss the case at any time if it determines that the allegation of poverty is untrue, or if the action is frivolous or malicious, fails to state a claim on which relief may be granted, or seeks monetary relief against an…