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Nature of Suit Code: 895
Nature of Suit: Freedom of Information Act of 1974
Cause of Action: 05:552 Freedom of Information Act

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United States District Court

For the Northern District of California

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United States District Court

For the Northern District of California

IN THE UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT

FOR THE NORTHERN DISTRICT OF CALIFORNIA

YOHANIA MARTIN,

Plaintiff,

 v.

SUSAN JAKUBOWSKI,

Defendant. /

No. C 15-03119 JSW

ORDER DENYING APPLICATION TO

PROCEED IN FORMA PAUPERIS,

DISMISSING ACTION WITH LEAVE TO

AMEND, AND VACATING CASE

MANAGEMENT CONFERENCE

Now before the Court is the application to proceed in forma pauperis filed by plaintiff

Yohania Martin (“Plaintiff”), who is proceeding pro se. Having carefully reviewed Plaintiff’s

papers and considered her arguments and the relevant legal authority, and good cause appearing, the

Court hereby DENIES her application to proceed in forma pauperis and DISMISSES the action with

leave to amend. The Court VACATES the case management conference set for October 9, 201 at

11:00 a.m. The case management conference shall be reset by further order, if necessary upon

amendment.

A district court may deny in forma pauperis status and sua sponte dismiss an action under

certain circumstances, including when the underlying complaint sought to be filed is frivolous or

when it fails to state a claim upon which relief may be granted. 28 U.S.C. § 1915(e)(2); see also

Cato v. United States, 70 F.3d 1103, 1106 (9th Cir. 1995). In contravention of Federal Rule of Civil

Procedure 8(a), Plaintiff has failed to file a pleading setting forth the grounds upon which this Court

has jurisdiction, “a short and plain statement of the claim showing that the pleader is entitled to

relief, . . . and a demand for judgment for the relief the pleader seeks.” It is not clear what facts 

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Plaintiff alleges occurred, where the former case was filed or heard, or why she does not have access 

to the court records through public means. In the absence of such allegations, Plaintiff fails to state

a claim. 

Accordingly, Plaintiff’s application to proceed in forma pauperis is HEREBY DENIED and

the Complaint is DISMISSED WITH LEAVE TO AMEND. If Plaintiff wishes to pursue this

action, she must file an amended complaint setting forth a cognizable legal claim and some specific

factual basis to support a claim with federal jurisdiction by October 2, 2015. Plaintiff may file a

renewed application to proceed in forma pauperis upon filing an amended complaint. Failure to file

timely an amended complaint shall result in dismissal of this action without prejudice. 

The Court advises Plaintiff that a Handbook for Pro Se Litigants, which contains helpful

information about proceeding without an attorney, is available through the Court’s website or in the

Clerk’s office. The Court also advises Plaintiff that he also may wish to seek assistance from the

Legal Help Center. Plaintiff may call the Legal Help Center at (415) 782-8982 or sign up on the

15th Floor of the San Francisco Courthouse, Room 2796, or on the 4th Floor of the Oakland

Courthouse, Room 470S, for a free appointment with an attorney who may be able to provide basic

legal help, but not legal representation.

IT IS SO ORDERED.

Dated: September 10, 2015 

JEFFREY S. WHITE

UNITED STATES DISTRICT JUDGE

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