Goodwin

Goodwin v. State Farm General Insurance Company

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United States District Court, Eastern District of CaliforniaJune 28, 20231:23-cv-00232California3,452 words

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Trial Court Opinion

INTRODUCTION AND BACKGROUND

21 Duchun Lafre Goodwin (“Plaintiff”), proceeding pro se and in forma pauperis, filed this 22 action on February 15, 2023. On April 10, 2023, the Court screened Plaintiff’s complaint and 23 found it did not state a cognizable claim. (ECF No. 4.) The Court ordered Plaintiff to file an 24 amended complaint within thirty (30) days. (Id.) The Court’s order was returned as 25 undeliverable on April 19, 2023, and the order was re-mailed on the same date. On May 24, 26 2023, a first amended complaint was filed, and on May 30, 2023, a motion to consolidate, for 27 law library access, and for a subpoena, was filed by Plaintiff. (ECF Nos. 5, 6.) For the reasons explained herein, the Court recommends Plaintiff’s complaint(s) be dismissed, that Plaintiff’s motion for consolidation and subpoena be denied, and this action be closed. II. SCREENING REQUIREMENT Notwithstanding any filing fee, the court shall dismiss a case if at any time the Court determines that the complaint “(i) is frivolous or malicious; (ii) fails to state a claim on which relief may be granted; or…

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