(PC) Russo v. Johnson

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United States District Court, Eastern District of CaliforniaJuly 12, 20231:23-cv-00639California1,621 words

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Trial Court Opinion

UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT EASTERN DISTRICT OF CALIFORNIA 10 JUSTIN B. RUSSO, Case No. 1:23-cv-0639-BAM (PC) Plaintiff, ORDER DIRECTING CLERK OF COURT

TO RANDOMLY ASSIGN DISTRICT

v. JUDGE JOHNSON, et al., FINDINGS AND RECOMMENDATIONS

TO DISMISS ACTION FOR FAILURE TO

Defendants. STATE A CLAIM (ECF No. 13) FOURTEEN (14) DAY DEADLINE 18 Plaintiff Justin B. Russo (“Plaintiff”) is a former state prisoner proceeding pro se and in 19 forma pauperis in this civil rights action under 42 U.S.C. § 1983. The Court screened Plaintiff’s 20 complaint, and he was granted leave to amend. Plaintiff’s first amended complaint is currently 21 before the Court for screening. (ECF No. 13.)

I. Screening Requirement and Standard

23 The Court is required to screen complaints brought by prisoners seeking relief against a 24 governmental entity and/or against an officer or employee of a governmental entity. 28 U.S.C. 25 § 1915A(a). …

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