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Nature of Suit Code: 443
Nature of Suit: Civil Rights Accommodations
Cause of Action: 28:1331 Fed. Question

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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

ALLEN STOWERS,

Plaintiff,

 v.

WELLS FARGO BANK, et al.,

Defendants. /

No. C 10-1119 SI

ORDER DISMISSING COMPLAINT

WITH LEAVE TO AMEND

Plaintiff Allen Stowers filed a complaint in the form of a letter against Wells Fargo Bank,

Wachovia Bank, Funding One Mortgage Company, and a number of individuals. Plaintiff’s letter states

that the banks have a “history of racial discrimination” and that as a result of the banks’ “unfair business

practices” his home is at risk. Plaintiff’s letter also accuses Wells Fargo Bank of “direct predatory

lending.” The complaint does not allege any specific claims under federal or state law and does not

identify a basis for federal jurisdiction.

Title 28 U.S.C. § 1915(e)(2) authorizes federal courts to dismiss a complaint filed in forma

pauperis if the Court determines that the complaint fails to state a claim. See 28 U.S.C.

§ 1915(e)(2)(B)(ii). Here, the complaint is deficient because it does not allege any specific claims and

does not allege a basis for federal jurisdiction. Accordingly, plaintiff’s complaint is DISMISSED WITH

LEAVE TO AMEND pursuant to Section 1915(e)(2). See Lopez v. Smith, 203 F.3d 1122, 1128 (9th Cir.

2000). Plaintiff’s application to proceed in forma pauperis is DEFERRED. (Docket No. 2). 

If plaintiff wishes to file an amended complaint, the complaint shall (1) provide information

about why each defendant is being sued; (2) specifically identify the claims that plaintiff is asserting (for

example, if plaintiff is suing under a federal or state statute, the complaint shall identify that statute);

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(3) state, as clearly as possible, the facts giving rise to the complaint, including the dates upon which

the events occurred; and (4) state the relief that plaintiff seeks. Any amended complaint must be filed

by April 16, 2010.

IT IS SO ORDERED.

Dated: April 2, 2010 

SUSAN ILLSTON

United States District Judge

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