Knight

UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT EASTERN DISTRICT OF CALIFORNIA 7 OMAR MARTIN, Case No. 1:22-cv-01582-ADA-BAM (PC) Plaintiff, FINDINGS AND RECOMMENDATIONS

REGARDING DISMISSAL OF CERTAIN

v. CLAIMS AND DEFENDANTS

KNIGHT, et al., ECF No.

Defendants. FOURTEEN (14) DAY DEADLINE

Plaintiff Omar Martin (“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 he was given leave to amend or notify the Court of his willingness to proceed on cognizable claims. Plaintiff’s first amended complaint, filed on February 21, 2023, is currently before the Court for screening. (ECF No. 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…