Barton
(PC) Castaneda v. Barton
Opinion
Trial Court Opinion
UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT EASTERN DISTRICT OF CALIFORNIA 10 MATTHEW CASTANEDA, Case No. 1:20-cv-01088-BAM (PC) Plaintiff, ORDER DIRECTING CLERK OF COURT TO
RANDOMLY ASSIGN DISTRICT JUDGE
v.
FINDINGS AND RECOMMENDATIONS
BARTON, et al., REGARDING DISMISSAL OF CERTAIN
CLAIMS AND DEFENDANTS
Defendants. (ECF No. 10)
FOURTEEN (14) DAY DEADLINE
Plaintiff Matthew Castaneda (“Plaintiff”) is a state prisoner proceeding pro se and in forma pauperis in this civil rights action under 42 U.S.C. § 1983. The Court screened Plaintiff’s complaint and granted leave to amend. Plaintiff’s first amended complaint, filed on August 23, 2021, is currently before the Court for screening. (ECF No. 10.) 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…