Pittman

Pittman v. Wells Fargo, N.A.

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United States District Court, Northern District of CaliforniaJanuary 3, 20234:22-cv-05000California516 words

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UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT NORTHERN DISTRICT OF CALIFORNIA 6 RANDY DEWAYNE PITTMAN, Case No. 22-cv-05000-JSW

Plaintiff,

ORDER OF DISMISSAL

v.

WELLS FARGO, N.A., et al., Defendants.

INTRODUCTION Plaintiff, an inmate in the Santa Clara County Jail proceeding pro se, filed this pro se civil complaint against a bank and credit card company. He is granted leave to proceed in forma pauperis in a separate order. For the reasons discussed below, the case is DISMISSED for failure to state a cognizable claim for relief. STANDARD OF REVIEW Federal courts must engage in a preliminary screening of cases in which prisoners seek redress from a governmental entity or officer or employee of a governmental entity. 28 U.S.C. 1915A(a). In its review the court must identify any cognizable claims, and dismiss any claims which are frivolous, malicious, fail to state a claim upon which relief may be granted, or seek monetary relief from a defendant who is immune from such relief. Id. at…

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