Cruz
(PC) Fernandez v. Cruz
Opinion
Trial Court Opinion
UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT EASTERN DISTRICT OF CALIFORNIA 10 ANTHONY SOTO FERNANDEZ, Case No. 1:23-cv-0855 BAM (PC) Plaintiff,
ORDER DIRECTING CLERK OF COURT TO
v. RANDOMLY ASSIGN DISTRICT JUDGE TO
ACTION
PIO CRUZ, et al.,
FINDINGS AND RECOMMENDATIONS
Defendants. REGARDING DISMISSAL OF CERTAIN
CLAIMS AND DEFENDANTS
16 (ECF No. 8)
FOURTEEN (14) DAY DEADLINE
19 Plaintiff Anthony Soto Fernandez (“Plaintiff”) is a state prisoner proceeding pro se and in 20 forma pauperis in this civil rights action under 42 U.S.C. § 1983. The Court screened Plaintiff’s 21 complaint, and he was granted leave to amend. Plaintiff’s first amended complaint is currently 22 before the Court for screening. (ECF No. 8.)
I. Screening Requirement and Standard
24 The Court is required to screen complaints brought by prisoners seeking relief against a 25 governmental entity and/or against an officer or employee of a governmental entity. 28 U.S.C. 26 § 1915A(a). Plaintiff’s complaint, or any portion thereof, is subject to dismissal if it…