Turner

I. BACKGROUND

26 Plaintiff Turner alleges to bring this lawsuit on behalf of a victim, Jaren Jones 27 (“Jones”), who resides in San Diego. ECF No. 1 at 2. He alleges that Jones suffers from 28 random and reoccurring seizures, and has been taking a drug named “Zonisamide” to manage the seizures. Id. After a few weeks of using the drug, he alleges that Jones suffered side effects from the drug that were atypical and severe. Id. Upon telling medical staff about the issues, he alleges that Jones was only prescribed a higher dose of the medication and the staff did nothing else to try to resolve the issues. Id. He alleges that the drug is unsafe due to the severe side effects. Id. at 3. Based on these factual allegations, Plaintiff Turner asserts violations of various federal statutes. Id. at 4-5. II. Screening under 28 U.S.C. § 1915(a) A complaint filed pursuant to the IFP provisions of 28 U.S.C. § 1915(a), is subject to a mandatory and sua sponte review by the Court. Lopez v. Smith, 203 F.3d 1122, 1127 (9th Cir. 2000). The Court must dismiss the complaint if it is frivolous or malicious, fails to state a claim upon…