(PC)Hickman
(PC)Hickman v. Santoro
Opinion
Trial Court Opinion
UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT FOR THE EASTERN DISTRICT OF CALIFORNIA 10 WILLIAM VERTEL HICKMAN, No. 1:22-cv-00450-BAM (PC) Plaintiff, ORDER DIRECTING CLERK OF COURT TO
RANDOMLY ASSIGN DISTRICT JUDGE TO
v. ACTION
KELLY SANTORO, et al.,
FINDINGS AND RECOMMENDATIONS TO
Defendants. DISMISS ACTION FOR FAILURE TO
STATE A CLAIM
16 (ECF No. 8)
FOURTEEN (14) DAY DEADLINE
20 Plaintiff William Vertel Hickman (“Plaintiff”) is a state prisoner proceeding pro se and in 21 forma pauperis in this civil rights action under 42 U.S.C. § 1983. The Court screened Plaintiff’s 22 complaint and granted leave to amend. (ECF No. 7.) Plaintiff’s first amended complaint, filed on 23 July 20, 2022, is currently before the Court for screening. (ECF No. 8.)
I. Screening Requirement and Standard
25 The Court is required to screen complaints brought by prisoners seeking relief against a 26 governmental entity and/or against an officer or employee of a governmental entity. 28 U.S.C. 27 § 1915A(a). Plaintiff’s complaint, or any…