Robert Summa; Angel Garcia v. New York State Department of Corrections, et al.

UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT SOUTHERN DISTRICT OF NEW YORK ROBERT SUMMA; ANGEL GARCIA, Plaintiffs, 25-CV-6320 (LTS) -against- ORDER DIRECTING SIGNATURE NEW YORK STATE DEPARTMENT OF (incarcerated individuals) CORRECTIONS, et al., Defendants.

LAURA TAYLOR SWAIN, Chief United States District Judge: Plaintiffs Robert Summa and Angel Garcia bring this action pro se. Plaintiff Garcia did not sign the complaint. As set forth in this order, the Court directs Garcia to resubmit the signature page of the complaint.

Rule 11(a) of the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure provides that “[e]very pleading, written motion, and other paper must be signed by at least one attorney of record in the attorney’s name – or by a party personally if the party is unrepresented.” The Supreme Court has interpreted Rule 11(a) to require “as it did in John Hancock’s day, a name handwritten (or a mark handplaced).” Becker v. Montgomery, 532 U.S. 757, 764 (2001).

The Court directs Garcia to submit the signature page of the complaint with an original signature to the Court within thirty days of the date of this order. A copy of the signature page is attached to this order.

No summons shall issue at this time. If Garcia complies with this order, the case shall be processed in accordance with the procedures of the Clerk’s Office. If Garcia fails to comply with this order within the time allowed, he will be dismissed from the action.

The Court certifies under 28 U.S.C. § 1915(a)(3) that any appeal from this order would not be taken in good faith, and therefore in forma pauperis status is denied for the purpose of an appeal. Cf. Coppedge v. United States, 369 U.S. 438, 444–45 (1962) (holding that appellant demonstrates good faith when seeking review of a nonfrivolous issue).

SO ORDERED.

Dated: August 8, 2025 New York, New York /s/ Laura Taylor Swain LAURA TAYLOR SWAIN Chief United States District Judge Pro Se 14 Rev. 12/16) Complaint for Violation of Civil Rights (Prisoner) □□ TX. Certification and Closing Under Federal Rule of Civil Procedure 11, by signing below, I certify to the best of my knowledge, informatisn, and belief that this complaint: (1) is not being presented for an improper purpose, such as to harass, cause unnecessary delay, or needlessly increase the cost of litigation; (2) is supported by existing law or by a nonfrivolous argument for extending, modifying, or reversing existing law; (3) the factual contentions have evidentiary support or, if specifically so identified, will likely have evidentiary support after a reasonable opportunity for further investigation or discovery; and (4) the complaint otherwise complies with the requirements of Rule 11.

A. For Parties Without an Attorney T agree to provide the Clerk’s Office with any changes to my address where case-related papers may be served. I understand that my failure to keep a current address on file with the Clerk’s Office may result in the dismissal of my case.

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