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Nature of Suit Code: 890
Nature of Suit: Other Statutory Actions
Cause of Action: 28:1331 Fed. Question

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UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT

SOUTHERN DISTRICT OF CALIFORNIA

OLGA AYALA,

Plaintiff,

CASE NO. 13CV595-GPC(WMC)

ORDER GRANTING PLAINTIFF’S

MOTION TO PROCEED IN

FORMA PAUPERIS

[Dkt. No. 2.]

vs.

PINNACLE ASSET GROUP, LLC,

Defendant.

On May 13, 2013, Plaintiff, proceeding with counsel, filed a complaint asserting

claims under the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, and California’s Rosenthal Fair

Debt Collection Practices Act. (Dkt. No. 1.) Along with her Complaint, Plaintiff filed

a motion to proceed in forma pauperis. (Dkt. No. 2.)

All parties instituting any civil action, suit, or proceeding in a district court of

the United States, except an application for writ of habeas corpus, must pay a filing fee

of $350. See 28 U.S.C. § 1914(a). An action may proceed despite a plaintiff’s failure

to prepay the entire fee only if the plaintiff is granted leave to proceed in forma

pauperis pursuant to 28 U.S.C. § 1915(a). See Rodriguez v. Cook, 169 F.3d 1176,

1177 (9th Cir. 1999). A court may authorize the commencement of a suit without

prepayment of fees if the plaintiff submits an affidavit, including a statement of all of

his or her assets, showing that he or she is unable to pay the fees. See 28 U.S.C.

§1915(a).

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In her Declaration, Plaintiff states she is currently unemployed, receives no

income, and has assets totaling approximately $850. Plaintiff states her husband,

whose net monthly income is $3,357, provides for Plaintiff’s day-to-day expenses. 

Plaintiff states she has approximately $6,000 in debt, is making payments on a vehicle

with $10,000 owed, and has household expenses totaling $3,716. Plaintiff also states

her brother and two grandchildren are dependent on her for support; though, she does

not state how much she contributes to their support. In sum, Plaintiff’s household

operates on a monthly deficit of $358. The Court finds that Plaintiff has sufficiently

demonstrated she is unable to pay the required filing fee. Accordingly, the Court

GRANTS Plaintiff’s motion to proceed in forma pauperis. 

IT IS HEREBY ORDERED.

DATED: March 25, 2013

HON. GONZALO P. CURIEL

United States District Judge

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