Redman

UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT FOR THE EASTERN DISTRICT OF CALIFORNIA 10 MICHAEL WILLIAM LYLE, JR., No. 2:22-cv-1801 TLN DB P Plaintiff, v. ORDER GARY REDMAN, et al., Defendants.

17 Plaintiff, an inmate at the Amador County Jail, 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 October 11, 2022 (ECF No. 1) is before the court for screening. For the reasons set forth below, the complaint’s allegations fail to state a claim. Plaintiff will be granted leave to file an amended complaint. I. In Forma Pauperis Plaintiff seeks to proceed in forma pauperis. (ECF No. 2.) Plaintiff’s declaration motion makes the showing required by 28 U.S.C. § 1915(a). The motion will be granted. Plaintiff is required to pay the statutory filing fee of $350.00 for this action. 28 U.S.C. §§ 1914(a), 1915(b)(1). By separate order, plaintiff will be assessed an initial…