Courtney

Courtney v. Housing Authority of the County of Kings

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United States District Court, Eastern District of CaliforniaJanuary 19, 20211:20-cv-01296California4,360 words

Opinion

Trial Court Opinion

I. INTRODUCTION

18 A. Background On September 11, 2020, Plaintiff Colleen M. Courtney (“Plaintiff”), proceeding pro se, filed a complaint against the Housing Authority of Kings County (“HAKC,” erroneously named as “Housing Authority of the County of Kings”), the Kings County Board of Supervisors (the “Board,” erroneously named as “Board of Supervisors of the County of Kings”), and the California Department of Fair Employment and Housing (“DFEH”). (Doc. 1 (“Compl.”).) Plaintiff also filed an application to proceed in forma pauperis, which was granted on September 15, 2020. (Docs. 2 & 3.) Plaintiff’s complaint is now before the Court for screening. As discussed below, Plaintiff appears to allege unlawful housing discrimination based on disability under the Fair Housing Act (“FHA”), 42 U.S.C. § 3601, et seq., and the Americans with Disabilities Act (“ADA”), 42 U.S.C. § 12101, et. seq., but her complaint fails to state any cognizable claims. Plaintiff is granted leave to file a first amended complaint and is provided the pleading requirements and legal standards under which her claims will be…

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