Shultz
Shultz v. Department of Justice
Opinion
Trial Court Opinion
UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT FOR THE EASTERN DISTRICT OF CALIFORNIA 10 SUSAN SHULTZ, Case No. 1:22-cv-00507-JLT-HBK Plaintiff, SCREENING ORDER GRANTING
PLAINTIFF LEAVE TO FILE AMENDED
v. COMPLAINT DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE, ET AL, May 26, 2023, DEADLINE Defendants.
16 17 Plaintiff, Susan Shultz, who is proceeding pro se and in forma pauperis initiated this action on April 29, 2022, by filing a form “Complaint for Violation of Civil Rights.” (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 27 …