(PS) Smith v. City of Stockton
Opinion
Trial Court Opinion
UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT FOR THE EASTERN DISTRICT OF CALIFORNIA 10 TERESA Y. SMITH, Case No. 2:22-cv-00408-DAD-JDP (PS) Plaintiff, ORDER v. THAT THE AMENDED COMPLAINT FAILS
TO MEET FEDERAL PLEADING
CITY OF STOCKTON, et al., STANDARDS AND OFFERING AN
OPPORTUNITY TO AMEND
Defendants. ECF No. 8
AMENDED COMPLAINT DUE WITHIN
THIRTY DAYS 18 Plaintiff brings this action against the City of Stockton and various law enforcement 19 officers. ECF No. 8 at 1-3. Her complaint fails, however, to meet federal pleading standards. 20 Additionally, plaintiff’s allegations, which consist entirely of state law claims, do not establish 21 federal supplemental jurisdiction. I will offer plaintiff one final opportunity to amend before 22 recommending that this action be dismissed. 23 Screening and Pleading Requirements 24 A federal court must screen the complaint of any claimant seeking permission to proceed 25 in forma pauperis. See 28 U.S.C. § 1915(e). The court must identify any…