Madsen v. United States of America et al

Filing 4

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE re 1 MOTION for Leave to Proceed In Forma Pauperis filed by Kurt R Madsen, signed by Magistrate Judge David W. Christel. Show Cause Response due by 4/30/2017. (CMG)(cc mailed to Plaintiff)

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UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT
WESTERN DISTRICT OF WASHINGTON
AT TACOMA

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KURT R MADSEN,

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Plaintiff,

CASE NO. 3:17-CV-05218-RBL-DWC
ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE

v.
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA et al,
Defendants.

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Plaintiff Kurt R. Madsen, who is housed at Western State Hospital and is proceeding pro

17 se, filed a Motion to Proceed In Forma Pauperis. Dkt. 1. In his Motion, Plaintiff states he is not
18 presently employed, but received $1,500 in employment income in the last 12 months. Id.
19 Plaintiff states he was previously employed at “222 Mass Ave” in Washington, DC. Id. Because
20 Plaintiff is housed at Western State Hospital, he does not have a trust account. Id. However,
21 Plaintiff states that he has no cash on hand or savings account. Id.
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Based on the information supplied to the Court, Plaintiff may be able to afford the

23 $400.00 filing fee. Therefore, Plaintiff is ordered to show cause why his Motion to Proceed In
24 Forma Pauperis should not be denied. Specifically, Plaintiff must advise the Court when his

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1 previous employment terminated and whether he has access to any of his previous employment
2 income. Plaintiff must respond to this Show Cause Order on or before April 30, 2017. In the
3 alternative, Plaintiff may pay the $400.00 filing fee before that date.
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Failure to show cause or pay the amount shall be deemed a failure to properly prosecute

5 this matter and the Court will recommend dismissal of this matter.
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Dated this 28th day of March, 2017.

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David W. Christel
United States Magistrate Judge

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