Brooks v. Bogman Inc et al, No. 8:2016cv00441 - Document 6 (D. Md. 2016)
Court Description: MEMORANDUM OPINION. Signed by Judge George Jarrod Hazel on 7/27/2016. (c/m 07/27/2016 jf3s, Deputy Clerk)
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Brooks v. Bogman Inc et al Doc. 6 - FILED U.S. DISTRICT COURT SR al ,TWT,OFMARYLAND IN THE UNITED STATES DISTRI c coURT FOR THE DISTRICT OF MARYLAND alb Jul. 21 A II: 30 Dockets.Justia.com claim has been stated adequately, it may be supported by showing any set of facts consistent with the allegations in the complaint. Id. at 561. Plaintiff was further advised that under Rule 8(a) of the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure, a pleading which sets forth a claim for relief, shall contain "(1) a short and plain statement of the grounds for the court's jurisdiction, unless the court already has jurisdiction and the claim needs no new jurisdictional support (2) a short and plain statement of the claim showing that the pleader is entitled to relief, and (3) a demand for the relief sought . , " Moreover, each "allegation must be simple, concise, and direct." Fed. R. Civ. P. 8(d)(1). "Threadbare recitals of the elements of a cause of action, supported by mere statements, do not suffice." Ashcroft V. ornlily, 550 U.S. _NMI, 556 U.S. 662, 678, 129 S. Ct. 1937 (2009) (citing Bell Art Corp v. Tw 544, 555, 127 S. Ct. 1955 (2007)). The Court is in receipt of Plaintiffs Supplemental Complaint, ECF No. 4, and revised Motion for Leave to Proceed in Forma Pauperis, ECF No. 5. Because Plaintiff appears indigent, the Court will grant the Motion for Leave to Proceed in Forma Pauperis. In Plaintiffs Supplemental Complaint entitled "Affidavit of Response--Plaintiff states in total: I: Arvell Brooks is entitled to relief, because of interference of my Property without being compensated. Who is the man or woman that is interfering with the use of my Property? Who authorize the man or woman to interfere with my Property? It is the exclusive use for me to enjoy my property. What is the complete Legal Law name of these people that is causing harm and ful Trespassing against my property? Did I default on a negative loan or a positive Joan? I; expect to be compensated for the interference that cause me the use of my property and mental anguish I've endured. • No. 4. ECF Plaintiffs additional filings do not cure the deficiencies noted in the Court's February 29, 2016 Order. Moreover, under 28 U.S.C. §1915(e)(2), a court may dismiss a case filed in former pauperis if it determines that the action is frivolous or fails to state a claim on which relief may be granted. Neitzke v. Williams, 490 U.S. 319, 327-28, 109 S. Ct. 1827 (1989). As recently noted by Judge Hollander: To be sure, this court is required to construe liberally a complaint filed by a selfrepresented litigant, see Erickson v. Pardus, 551 U.S. 89, 94 (2007), and to examine the complaint using a less stringent standard than for those drafted by attorneys, id; see also Gordon v. Lecke, 574 F.2d 1147, 1151 (4th Cir.1978). This court must allow the development of a potentially meritorious case, see Hughes v. Rowe, 449 U.S. 5, 9(1980); Cruz v. Belo, 405 U.S. 319 (1972), and must assume the . . . allegations [in the complaint] to be true, Erickson, 551 U.S. at 93. However, under 28 U.S.C. § 1915, courts are required to screen a plaintiffs complaint when in Ibrma pauperis status has been granted. Pursuant to this statute, numerous courts have performed a preliminary screening of non-prisoner complaints. See, e.g., Michau v., Charleston Cnty., S.C., 434 F.3d 725, 727 (4th Cir. 2006) (applying 28 U.S.C. § 1915(e)(2)(B) to preliminary screening of a nonprisoner complaint); Evans v. Albaugh, 2013 WL 5375781 (N.D.W.Va. 2013) (28 U.S.C. § 1915(e) authorizes dismissal of complaints filed in farm(' pauperis). Under 28 U.S.C. § 1915(e)(2)(B)(ii), the court must dismiss a plaintiffs complaint if it fails to state a claim on which relief may be granted. . . . [Dismissal is warranted if the complaint does not] contain factual allegations sufficient "to raise a right to relief above the speculative level" and that "state a claim to relief that is plausible on its face." Bell Atlantic Twombly, 550 U.S. 544, 555 (2007). Harris v. Janssen Healthcare Products, No. ELH-15-2730, 2015 WL 5897710, at *2 (D. Md. Oct. 6,2015). Plaintiff has not provided any information that might lead to a reasonable conclusion that some plausible cause of action has accrued on his behalf A separate Order follows dismissing this case. Dated: July a . 2016 GEORGE J. HAZEL United States District Judge
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