Zimmer

UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT FOR THE EASTERN DISTRICT OF CALIFORNIA 10 SAMUEL DEREK JACKSON, Case No. 1:23-cv-1223-JLT-HBK Plaintiff, SCREENING ORDER FINDING

COMPLAINT FAILS TO STATE A CLAIM

v.

OCTOBER 17, 2023 DEADLINE

CYNTHIA ZIMMER, VELDA MURRILO, and DARRELL WORTHY, 15 Defendants. 16 Plaintiff Samuel Derek Jackson, who is proceeding pro se and in forma pauperis, initiated this action in the Sacramento Division of this Court by filing a Complaint for a Civil Case form. (Doc. No. 1, “Complaint”). On August 16, 2023, the Sacramento Court transferred the action to this Division because the alleged violations took place in Kern County. (Doc. No. 3; see also Doc. No. 1). Plaintiff’s Complaint is before the Court for screening pursuant to 28 U.S.C. § 1915(e)(2)(B). I. Screening Requirement Because Plaintiff is proceeding in forma pauperis, the Court may dismiss a case “at any time” if the Court determines, inter alia, the action is frivolous or malicious, fails to state claim on which relief can be granted, or…