(PC) Figueroa v. Clark.
Opinion
Trial Court Opinion
UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT EASTERN DISTRICT OF CALIFORNIA 10 RUBEN FIGUEROA, Case No. 1:22-cv-916-BAM (PC) Plaintiff, SCREENING ORDER GRANTING
PLAINTIFF LEAVE TO FILE AMENDED
v. COMPLAINT KEN CLARK, et al., (ECF No. 1) Defendants. THIRTY (30) DAY DEADLINE 16 Plaintiff Ruben Figueroa (“Plaintiff”) is a state prisoner proceeding pro se and in forma 17 pauperis in this civil rights action pursuant to 42 U.S.C. § 1983. Plaintiff’s complaint, filed July 18 25, 2022, is currently before the Court for screening. (ECF No. 1.)
I. Screening Requirement and Standard
20 The Court is required to screen complaints brought by prisoners seeking relief against a 21 governmental entity and/or against an officer or employee of a governmental entity. 28 U.S.C. 22 § 1915A(a). Plaintiff’s complaint, or any portion thereof, is subject to dismissal if it is frivolous 23 or malicious, if it fails to state a claim upon which relief may be granted, or if it seeks monetary 24 relief from a defendant who is immune from…