Castillo
(PC) Turner v. Castillo
Opinion
Trial Court Opinion
UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT EASTERN DISTRICT OF CALIFORNIA 10 PAUL A. TURNER, Case No.: 1:23-cv-001449-NODJ-BAM (PC) Plaintiff, FINDINGS AND RECOMMENDATIONS
REGARDING DISMISSAL OF CERTAIN
v. CLAIMS D. CASTILLO, et al., (ECF No. 18) Defendants. FOURTEEN (14) DAY DEADLINE 16 Plaintiff Paul A. Turner (“Plaintiff”) is a state prisoner proceeding pro se and in forma pauperis in this civil rights action under 42 U.S.C. § 1983. The Court screened Plaintiff complaint, and Plaintiff was granted leave to amend. Plaintiff’s first amended complaint is currently before this Court for screening. (ECF No. 1.) I. Screening Requirement and Standard The Court is required to screen complaints brought by prisoners seeking relief against a governmental entity and/or against an officer or employee of a governmental entity. 28 U.S.C. § 1915A(a). Plaintiff’s complaint, or any portion thereof, is subject to dismissal if it is frivolous or malicious, if it fails to state a claim…