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Nature of Suit Code: 890
Nature of Suit: Other Statutory Actions
Cause of Action: 15:1692 Fair Debt Collection Act

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UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT

EASTERN DISTRICT OF CALIFORNIA

ALEJANDRO MONTIJO, JR. ET AL.,

Plaintiff,

v.

STEVEN HRDLICKA,

Defendants.

Case No. 1:20-cv-00125-DAD-EPG

ORDER GRANTING PLAINTIFFS’ MOTION 

TO PROCEED IN FORMA PAUPERIS

(ECF NO. 2)

Plaintiffs Alejandro Montijo, Jr. and Joseph Bannuelos, Jr. (“Plaintiffs”) bring this suit 

against Defendant Steven Hrdlicka alleging causes of action under the Fair Debt Collection 

Practices Act and the California Business & Professions Code. (ECF No. 1.) Plaintiffs are 

represented by counsel.

On January 23, 2020 (ECF Nos. 3-4), Plaintiffs each filed a motion to proceed in forma 

pauperis. The Court has reviewed these applications and has determined that Plaintiffs have made 

the required showing pursuant to 28 U.S.C. § 1915(a). Accordingly, the requests to proceed in 

forma pauperis are GRANTED. 

As to the status of the Complaint, Plaintiffs are advised that pursuant to 28 U.S.C. § 

1915(e)(2), the Court must conduct an initial review of every pro se complaint to determine 

whether it is legally sufficient under the applicable pleading standards. The Court must dismiss a

complaint, or portion thereof, if the Court determines that the complaint is legally frivolous or 

malicious, fails to state a claim upon which relief may be granted, or seeks monetary relief from a 

defendant whom is immune from such relief. 28 U.S.C. § 1915(e)(2). If the Court determines that 

the complaint fails to state a claim, leave to amend may be granted to the extent that the 

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deficiencies in the complaint can be cured by amendment.

The complaint will be screened in due course and Plaintiffs will be served with the 

resulting order.

IT IS SO ORDERED.

Dated: February 10, 2020 /s/

UNITED STATES MAGISTRATE JUDGE

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