Waters

UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT FOR THE EASTERN DISTRICT OF CALIFORNIA 10 HENDRIX M. MONTECASTRO, Case No. 1:20-cv-01289-HBK (PC) Plaintiff, ORDER TO ASSIGN DISTRICT JUDGE v. FINDINGS AND RECOMMENDATIONS TO

DISMISS CASE WITHOUT PREJUDICE FOR

WATERS, et al., FAILURE TO PROSECUTE

Defendants. 14-DAY DEADLINE 16 17 18 Plaintiff Hendrix M. Montecastro, a state prisoner, is proceeding pro se and in forma pauperis in this action filed under 42 U.S.C. § 1983. (Doc. No. 1, “Complaint”). For the reasons set forth below, the undersigned recommends that the District Court dismiss this action consistent with the Court’s Local Rule for Plaintiff’s failure to prosecute this action. Specifically, Plaintiff failed to keep the Court appraised of a current address. BACKGROUND On March 23, 2023, the undersigned issued a screening order finding Plaintiff ‘s Complaint failed to state a cognizable claim. (Doc. No. 8, “Screening Order”). Plaintiff was 27 …