(PS) Halousek v. CA Public Employees' Retirement System

UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT FOR THE EASTERN DISTRICT OF CALIFORNIA 10 SHEILA HALOUSEK, No. 2:23–cv–839–KJM–KJN PS Plaintiff, ORDER DENYING TRANSFER;

ORDER REGARDING SERVICE

v. (ECF No. 6) CALIFORNIA PUBLIC EMPLOYEES’ RETIREMENT SYSTEM, et al., 15 Defendants. 16 Plaintiff, who is proceeding without counsel in this action, previously requested leave to proceed in forma pauperis (“IFP”). (ECF No. 2.) See 28 U.S.C. § 1915 (authorizing the commencement of an action “without prepayment of fees or security” by a person who is unable to pay such fees). On May 18, 2023, the court granted plaintiff’s application, screened the complaint, and found service to be proper on defendant CalPERS. (ECF No. 3.) Plaintiff now moves to change venue to the Northern District of California under 28 U.S.C. § 1404. In her motion, she argues the interests of justice weigh in favor of transfer because no actions have been taken in this case since the court ordered service on defendant. Plaintiff notes her choice of forum is entitled to…