Lester E. Washington, Jr. v. Marriott International Inc., et al.

Summary

A United States magistrate judge recommends denying Lester E. Washington, Jr.’s application to proceed in forma pauperis in his civil action against Marriott International, Inc., and others. The recommendation would dismiss the case without prejudice unless Plaintiff pays the $405 filing fee within 30 days of an order accepting the recommendation.

Holdings

1. Plaintiff did not establish that payment of the $405 filing fee would cause undue financial hardship, so his motion for leave to proceed in forma pauperis should be denied.
2. The action should be dismissed without prejudice unless Plaintiff pays the $405 filing fee within 30 days after an order accepting the recommendation.

Questions Presented

1. Whether Plaintiff established under 28 U.S.C. § 1915(a)(1) that he was unable to pay the filing fee or that payment would cause undue financial hardship.
2. Whether the case should be dismissed without prejudice if Plaintiff did not pay the filing fee within 30 days after acceptance of the recommendation.

Disposition

other