Covello

UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT FOR THE EASTERN DISTRICT OF CALIFORNIA 10 SEAN L. CASEY, II, No. 2:22-cv-01716 DB P Plaintiff, v. ORDER PATRICK COVELLO, et al., Defendants.

17 Plaintiff, a state prisoner, proceeds without counsel and seeks relief under 42 U.S.C. § 1983. This matter was referred to the undersigned by Local Rule 302 pursuant to 28 U.S.C. § 636(b)(1). Plaintiff’s complaint filed on September 23, 2022, is before the court for screening. The complaint states potentially cognizable claims, but not all claims pleaded meet screening standards. Within 30 days, plaintiff must respond to this order informing the court how he chooses to proceed. I. In Forma Pauperis Plaintiff seeks to proceed in forma pauperis. (ECF No. 2.) The declaration makes the showing required by 28 U.S.C. § 1915(a). The motion is granted. Plaintiff is obligated to pay the statutory filing fee of $350.00 for this action as set forth by separate order. //// II. Screening Requirement …