Sciabarra v. DTLR, et al.

Summary

The United States District Court for the District of Columbia grants Livia M. Scotto’s application to proceed in forma pauperis. The court dismisses the complaint without prejudice because it fails to provide adequate notice of a cognizable claim or establish subject-matter jurisdiction under Federal Rule of Civil Procedure 8(a).

Holdings

1. The court granted Livia M. Scotto’s application to proceed in forma pauperis.
2. The complaint failed to satisfy Rule 8(a) because it did not provide minimum notice of any cognizable claim or the grounds for the court’s jurisdiction.
3. The complaint was dismissed without prejudice.

Questions Presented

1. Whether Plaintiff Livia M. Scotto should be permitted to proceed in forma pauperis.
2. Whether the pro se complaint satisfied Federal Rule of Civil Procedure 8(a) by providing notice of a cognizable claim and establishing subject matter jurisdiction.

Disposition

dismissed