Sanderson v. Voss Events, Inc.

Background

Matthew Sanderson, identified in the caption as also known professionally as Detox, brought the action against Voss Events, Inc. and New York Spaces, Inc. The opinion states that Sanderson was representing himself. He submitted a complaint but did not pay the required fees or submit an application to proceed without prepaying fees, commonly called an IFP application.

Court’s Order

The court explained that a civil plaintiff must either pay $402—composed of a $350 filing fee and a $52 administrative fee—or submit a signed IFP application under 28 U.S.C. §§ 1914 and 1915. The court ordered Sanderson, within 30 days of the order, to do one of those two things. If he submitted the application, it had to identify docket number 22-CV-2550 (LTS). If the court granted the application, Sanderson could proceed without paying the fees in advance.

The court directed that no summons issue at that time. It stated that the case would be processed through the Clerk’s Office if Sanderson complied, but that the action would be dismissed if he did not comply within the allowed time.

Appeal and Disposition

The court certified under 28 U.S.C. § 1915(a)(3) that any appeal from the order would not be taken in good faith. It therefore denied permission to appeal without prepaying fees. The opinion is an administrative and procedural order about payment of filing fees or submission of an IFP application; it does not address the underlying claims.