Sanon v. Bridgeport Police Department
| Elysee Sanon |
| Bridgeport Police Department |
| 3:2023cv00973 |
| July 24, 2023 |
| US District Court for the District of Connecticut |
| Maria E Garcia |
| Jeffrey A Meyer |
| Civil Rights: Other |
| 42 U.S.C. ยง 1983 Civil Rights Act |
| Plaintiff |
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Filing 8
ORDER DENYING MOTION FOR LEAVE TO PROCEED IN FORMA PAUPERIS. Plaintiff has filed a motion for leave to proceed in forma pauperis. Doc. #7 . Under 28 U.S.C. 1915(a)(1), a court may authorize the commencement of a civil action without prepayment of fees and costs provided the plaintiff submits sufficient documentation demonstrating that he is unable to pay or give security therefor. While a plaintiff is not required to choose between filing a potentially meritorious claim and destitution, see Potnick v. Eastern State Hospital, 701 F.2d 243, 244 (2d Cir. 1983), a court may deny a motion for leave to proceed in forma pauperis if the plaintiff does not submit the requisite financial information or fails to demonstrate inability to pay. A sufficient in forma pauperis application is one that demonstrates that the plaintiff cannot because of his poverty pay or give security for the costs and still be able to provide himself and his dependents with the necessities of life. Adkins v. E.I. DuPont de Nemours & Co., 335 U.S. 331, 339 (1948). Here, plaintiffs application states that he receives is paid a gross of $740-$750 on a weekly basis from his employment at InLine Plastics where he has been employed for nearly two years. This amounts to approximately $3,000 in gross wages per month. On the other hand, plaintiff states that he has approximately $1,700 of monthly obligations. Even though plaintiff does not state how much is deducted from his pay for taxes, it appears that he earns substantially more than his monthly expenses. Nor does plaintiff list any dependents. Accordingly, it does not appear that requiring plaintiff to pay the filing fee would impose an undue financial hardship on him. Accordingly, the Court DENIES the motion for leave to proceed in forma pauperis. Plaintiff shall pay the filing fee within 30 days or this action shall be dismissed. Alternatively, plaintiff may file an amended in forma pauperis application and, if so, he should submit supporting documentation such as pay stubs. If plaintiff seeks further guidance, he is encouraged to contact the Federal Pro Se Legal Assistance Program at 203-850-7720 and to leave a message. It is so ordered. Signed by Judge Jeffrey A. Meyer on 8/9/2023. (Lewis, D)
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| Filing 7 MOTION for Leave to Proceed in forma pauperis by Elysee Sanon. (Attachments: #1 Envelope)(Chartier, A) |
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Filing 6
STANDING PROTECTIVE ORDER Signed by Judge Jeffrey A. Meyer on 7/24/2023.(Chartier, AnnMarie)
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Filing 5
ELECTRONIC FILING ORDER FOR COUNSEL - PLEASE ENSURE COMPLIANCE WITH COURTESY COPY REQUIREMENTS IN THIS ORDER Signed by Judge Jeffrey A. Meyer on 7/24/2023.(Chartier, AnnMarie)
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Filing 4
Order on Pretrial Deadlines: Amended Pleadings due by 9/22/2023 Discovery due by 1/23/2024 Dispositive Motions due by 2/27/2024 Signed by Clerk on 7/24/2023.(Chartier, AnnMarie)
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| Filing 3 Notice: Pursuant to Federal Rule of Civil Procedure 7.1, a disclosure statement must be filed with a party's first appearance, pleading, petition, motion, response, or other request addressed to the Court and must be supplemented if any required information changes during the case. Signed by Clerk on 7/24/2023. (Oliver, T.) |
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Filing 2
ORDER: We received your Complaint which has been assigned case number 3:23-cv-973. In order to proceed, the filing fee or a Motion for Leave to Proceed In Forma Pauperis must be submitted to the Court by 8/23/2023 or the case will be subject to dismissal. Fee information and the Motion for Leave to Proceed In Forma Pauperis form may be found on the Court's website at ctd.uscourts.gov. Dismissal due by 8/23/2023 Signed by Clerk on 7/24/2023. (Oliver, T.)
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| Filing 1 COMPLAINT against Bridgeport Police Department, filed by Elysee Sanon. (Attachments: #1 copy of envelope) (Oliver, T.) |
| Judge Jeffrey A. Meyer and Judge Maria E. Garcia added. (Oliver, T.) |
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