Ashford v. Google, Inc.

Summary

The United States District Court for the Southern District of California grants Burk N. Ashford’s renewed application to proceed in forma pauperis under 28 U.S.C. § 1915(a). The court concludes that his reported income and limited bank balance indicate he cannot pay the filing fee while affording the necessities of life.

Holdings

1. A plaintiff may proceed in forma pauperis when the application and supporting affidavit establish that the plaintiff cannot pay court costs while still affording the necessities of life. Plaintiff's reported income and bank balance satisfied that standard despite his incomplete accounting of monthly expenses.

Questions Presented

1. Whether Plaintiff established under 28 U.S.C. § 1915(a) that he was unable to pay the filing fee while still affording the necessities of life.
2. Whether the court should grant Plaintiff's renewed application to proceed in forma pauperis.

Disposition

other