Despres
Despres v. McMillian
Opinion
Trial Court Opinion
UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT FOR THE EASTERN DISTRICT OF CALIFORNIA 10 LISA DESPRES, Case No. 1:23-cv-00525-HBK Plaintiff, SCREENING ORDER GRANTING
PLAINTIFF LEAVE TO FILE AMENDED
v. COMPLAINT KENNETH MCMILLIAN and NICK May 22, 2023, DEADLINE
GRANT,
15 Defendants.
17 Plaintiff, Lisa Despres, who is proceeding pro se and in forma pauperis initiated this action on April 5, 2023, by filing a form “Complaint for a Civil Case.” (Doc. No. 1, “Complaint”). Plaintiff’s Complaint is before the Court for screening pursuant to 28 U.S.C. § 1915(e)(2)(B). I. Screening Requirement Because Plaintiff is proceeding in form pauperis, the Court may dismiss a case “at any time” if the Court determines, inter alia, the action is frivolous or malicious, fails to state claim on which relief can be granted, or seeks monetary relief against a defendant who is immune from such relief. 28 U.S.C § 1915(e)(2)(B)(ii) -(iii); see also Lopez v. Smith, 203 F. 3d 1122, 1129 (9th Cir. 2000) (section…