(PS) Reedy v. State of California

UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT FOR THE EASTERN DISTRICT OF CALIFORNIA 10 JUSTIN G. REEDY, No. 2:21-cv-0223-TLN-CKD (PS) Plaintiff, v. FINDINGS AND RECOMMENDATIONS STATE OF CALIFORNIA, et al., (ECF Nos. 16, 17)

Defendants.

17 Plaintiff Justin G. Reedy proceeds pro se with a civil rights action under 42 U.S.C. § 1983. This matter was referred to the undersigned pursuant to Local Rule 302(c)(3). See 28 U.S.C. § 636(b). Motions to dismiss filed by the defendants are before the court. (ECF Nos. 16, 17.) The parties appeared via videoconference for a hearing on January 12, 2022. Plaintiff appeared pro se. Attorney Julia R. Jackson appeared on behalf of defendants Oakley, Ghaly, and Johnson. Attorney Matthew Gross appeared on behalf of defendants Edwards and Dye. For the reasons set forth below, it is recommended that the court grant both motions to dismiss. I. BACKGROUND Plaintiff seeks redress for alleged injuries resulting from the denial of benefits for himself and his daughter…