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Nature of Suit Code: 440
Nature of Suit: Other Civil Rights
Cause of Action: 28:1983 Civil Rights

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UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT

EASTERN DISTRICT OF CALIFORNIA

CANDACE SMITH,

Plaintiff,

v.

MCDONALDS INCORPORATED, et al.,

Defendants.

Case No. 1:24-cv-00204-KES-SAB

ORDER VACATING FINDINGS AND 

RECOMMENDATIONS RECOMMENDING 

DISMISSING ACTION FOR FAILURE TO 

COMPLY WITH COURT ORDER AND 

GRANTING PLAINTIFF’S APPLICATION 

TO PROCEED IN FORMA PAUPERIS

(ECF Nos. 7, 10)

Candace Smith (“Plaintiff”), proceeding pro se in this action, filed an application to 

proceed in forma pauperis pursuant to 28 U.S.C. § 1915 on February 23, 2024. (ECF No. 4.) 

On February 26, 2024, Plaintiff’s application was denied without prejudice, and she was ordered 

to file a long form application or pay the filing fee within thirty days. (ECF No. 5.) Plaintiff did 

not comply with the February 26, 2024 order, and on April 8, 2024, findings and 

recommendations issued recommending this action be dismissed for failure to comply, failure to 

prosecute, and failure to pay the filing fee. (ECF No. 7.) Plaintiff was informed that she had 

fourteen days to file objections to the findings and recommendations. (Id. at 4.) On April 22, 

2024, Plaintiff filed an application to proceed in forma pauperis that was denied on April 24, 

2024. (ECF Nos. 8, 9.) 

On May 6, 2024, Plaintiff filed a long form application to proceed in forma pauperis. 

(ECF No. 10.) Plaintiff’s May 6, 2024 application demonstrates entitlement to proceed without 

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prepayment of fees. Notwithstanding this order, the Court does not direct that service be 

undertaken until the Court screens the complaint in due course and issues its screening order.

Accordingly, IT IS HEREBY ORDERED THAT:

1. The findings and recommendations filed on April 8, 2024, is VACATED; and

2. The Court GRANTS Plaintiff’s May 6, 2024 motion to proceed in forma 

pauperis.

IT IS SO ORDERED.

Dated: June 3, 2024 

UNITED STATES MAGISTRATE JUDGE

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