Burns

Burns v. Humboldt Recovery Center, Inc.

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United States District Court, Northern District of CaliforniaMarch 1, 20224:22-cv-00880California1,141 words

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UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT NORTHERN DISTRICT OF CALIFORNIA 6 DWAYNE BRIAN BURNS, Case No. 22-cv-00880-HSG

Plaintiff, ORDER OF DISMISSAL v.

HUMBOLDT RECOVERY CENTER, INC., et al., 11 Defendants. 12 Plaintiff, an inmate at Kern Valley State Prison, has filed a pro se action against Humboldt County Recovery Center, Inc (“HRC”)., and certain employees of HRC, alleging violations of the Americans with Disabilities Act, 42 U.S.C. § 12182, et seq., and state law. His complaint (Dkt. No. 1) is now before the Court for review under 28 U.S.C. § 1915A. Plaintiff has been granted leave to proceed in forma pauperis in a separate order. DISCUSSION A. Standard of Review A federal court must conduct a preliminary screening in any case in which a prisoner seeks redress from a governmental entity or officer or employee of a governmental entity. See 28 U.S.C. § 1915A(a). In its review, the court must identify any cognizable claims and dismiss any claims that are frivolous, malicious,…

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