Benson

Benson v. San Francisco County Jail 3

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United States District Court, Northern District of CaliforniaMay 31, 20223:22-cv-00965California1,001 words

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Trial Court Opinion

UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT NORTHERN DISTRICT OF CALIFORNIA 6 ISRIEL ISAAC LEE BENSON, Case No. 22-cv-00965-WHO (PR)

Plaintiff,

ORDER OF DISMISSAL

v.

SAN FRANCISCO COUNTY JAIL #3, Defendant.

12 INTRODUCTION Plaintiff Isriel Isaac Lee Benson fails to state any claim for relief in his 42 U.S.C. § 1983 complaint. His allegations that state law was violated when he was not allowed to shower for close to two weeks does not state a federal claim. Nor does this denial of showers violate his federal constitutional rights. Because amendment would be futile, the action is DISMISSED. 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, fail to state a claim upon which relief may be granted…

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