ANALYSIS The federal in forma pauperis statute, 28 U.S.C. (Docket # 2.) Because I find Thurmond is indigent for purposes of the federal in forma pauperis statute and that his complaint is not frivolous or malicious and that it states a claim, his motion will be granted.
Thurmond has also filed a motion for leave to proceed without prepayment of the filing fee (in forma pauperis). (Docket # 1.) Thurmond alleges that he was discriminated against based on his race. DECISION AND ORDER ON PLAINTIFF’S MOTION FOR LEAVE TO PROCEED WITHOUT PREPAYMENT OF THE FILING FEE On July 10, 2018, Derrick Equalla Thurmond filed a complaint against his employer, Potawatomi Hotel and Casino, as well as various employees of Potawatomi. 18-CV-1047 POTAWATOMI HOTEL AND CASINO, et al., Defendants.
4 UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT EASTERN DISTRICT OF WISCONSIN DERRICK EQUALLA THURMOND, Plaintiff, v.