(PC) Dotson v. Chandler

UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT FOR THE EASTERN DISTRICT OF CALIFORNIA 10 TRACY LEE DOTSON, No. 20-cv-0710 JAM KJN P Plaintiff, v. ORDER CHADLER, Defendants. 16 Plaintiff is a state prisoner, proceeding without counsel. Plaintiff seeks relief pursuant to 42 U.S.C. § 1983, and is proceeding in forma pauperis. This proceeding was referred to this court pursuant to 28 U.S.C. § 636(b)(1) and Local Rule 302. On September 17, 2020, the undersigned recommended that this action be dismissed based on plaintiff’s failure to file an amended complaint that complied with the court’s May 18, 2020 screening order. On November 12, 2020, plaintiff filed an amended complaint. Therefore, the findings and recommendations are vacated. Plaintiff’s amended complaint is now before the court. Screening Standards The court is required to screen complaints brought by prisoners seeking relief against a governmental entity or officer or employee of a governmental entity. 28 U.S.C. § 1915A(a). The 28 …