What is the test for dismissing a claim as factually frivolous?

MultiRegion, United States of America

The following excerpt is from Ireland v. Discover Emps., Case No. 1:20-cv-00903-NONE-SAB (E.D. Cal. 2020):

The court may also dismiss a claim as factually frivolous when the facts alleged lack an arguable basis in law or in fact or embraces fanciful factual allegations. Neitzke v. Williams, 490 U.S. 319, 325 (1989).

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