Weisskopf, R. v. Neeman, Yaakov et al
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Initial Order for Paid Pro Se: Plaintiff complaint taken under advisement. Signed by Magistrate Judge Stephen L. Crocker on 9/28/2011. (jef),(ps)
IN THE UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT
FOR THE WESTERN DISTRICT OF WISCONSIN
R. DAVID WEISSKOPF,
Plaintiffs,
ORDER
v.
11-cv-665-slc
YAAKOV NEEMAN, MOSHE KAHLON,
SIMONA SHTEINMETZ, RUTH EISSENMAN,
EDNA BROWNSHTEIN, DR. SILVAO GUTKOVSKY and
P.E.F. ISRAEL ENDOWMENT FUND, INC.
Defendants.
Plaintiff R. David Weisskopf, who is proceeding pro se, has submitted a proposed
complaint for monetary relief. Plaintiff has asked for leave to proceed in forma pauperis and has
supported his request with an affidavit of indigency. The standard for determining whether
plaintiff qualifies for indigent status is the following:
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From plaintiff’s annual gross income, the court subtracts $3700 for each
dependent excluding the plaintiff.
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If the balance is less than $16,000, the plaintiff may proceed without any
prepayment of fees and costs.
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If the balance is greater than $16,000 but less than $32,000, the plaintiff must
prepay half the fees and costs.
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If the balance is greater than $32,000, the plaintiff must prepay all fees and costs.
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Substantial assets or debts require individual consideration.
In this case, plaintiff has three dependents. His monthly income is $1370, which makes
his annual income $16,300. Plaintiff’s balance comes to $5,200 after subtracting $11,100 for
his three dependents. Because plaintiff’s income is less than $16,000, he can proceed without
any prepayment of fees or costs.
Accordingly, IT IS ORDERED that plaintiff’s complaint is taken under advisement. As
soon as the court’s calendar permits, plaintiff’s complaint will be screened pursuant to 28 U.S.C.
§ 1915 to determine whether the case must be dismissed either because the complaint is
frivolous or malicious, fails to state a claim on which relief may be granted or seeks monetary
relief against a defendant who is immune from such relief. Plaintiff will be notified promptly
when such a decision has been made. In the meantime, if plaintiff needs to communicate with
the court about this case, he should be sure to write the case number shown above on his
communication.
Entered this 28th day of September, 2011.
BY THE COURT:
/s/
STEPHEN L. CROCKER
Magistrate Judge
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