Eaton

(PC) Sanford v. Eaton

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United States District Court, Eastern District of CaliforniaMarch 29, 20211:20-cv-00792California5,866 words

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Trial Court Opinion

UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT EASTERN DISTRICT OF CALIFORNIA 10 ROBERT L. SANFORD, Case No. 1:20-cv-00792-BAM (PC) Plaintiff, SCREENING ORDER GRANTING

PLAINTIFF LEAVE TO FILE AMENDED

v. COMPLAINT EATON, et al., (ECF No. 15)

Defendants. THIRTY (30) DAY DEADLINE 16 Plaintiff Robert L. Sanford (“Plaintiff”) is a state prisoner proceeding pro se and in forma pauperis in this civil rights action pursuant to 42 U.S.C. § 1983. Plaintiff’s original complaint was not screened because Plaintiff requested leave to amend. (Doc. 12.) Plaintiff was granted leave to amend. The first amended complaint, filed on December 7, 2020, is before the Court for screening. (Doc. 15.) I. Screening Requirement and Standard The Court is required to screen complaints brought by prisoners 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…

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