Wade-Scott Campbell v. Acadia Hospital et al.

Summary

A United States magistrate judge recommends dismissing Wade-Scott Campbell’s in forma pauperis complaint under 28 U.S.C. § 1915(e)(2)(B). The recommendation concludes that the complaint’s sole factual allegation is insufficient to state a plausible claim for relief and provides notice of the procedure for filing objections.

Holdings

1. A complaint that alleges no facts, and therefore does not provide the crucial details necessary to identify the defendants' conduct or the grounds for relief, fails to state a plausible claim and must be dismissed.
2. When a party proceeds in forma pauperis, the court must dismiss an action at any time if it is frivolous or malicious, fails to state a claim, or seeks monetary relief from an immune defendant.

Questions Presented

1. Whether Campbell's complaint alleged sufficient facts to state a plausible claim for relief under the pleading standard.
2. Whether the complaint should be dismissed during preliminary in forma pauperis review under 28 U.S.C. § 1915(e)(2)(B).

Disposition

other