Lonix v. Wellpath Incorporation Regional Office et al

Filing 16

ORDER adopting 9 recommended disposition; terminating Wellpath Incorporation Regional Office and Ms. Bennet, in her official capacity, as parties because they were not named in the amended complaint; dismissing without prejudice claims against Gary Kerstein and Captain Lane; declining jurisdiction over the remaining state law claims; denying all pending motions as moot; and certifying that an in forma pauperis appeal from this order would not be taken in good faith. Signed by Judge Brian S. Miller on 11/22/2024. (ljb)

IN THE UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT
FOR THE EASTERN DISTRICT OF ARKANSAS
DELTA DIVISION
SHANE A. LONIX
ADC #145216
v.

PLAINTIFF
CASE NO. 2:24-cv-00142-BSM

WELLPATH, et al.

DEFENDANTS
ORDER

After de novo review of the record, including Shane A. Lonix’s objections, United
States Magistrate Judge Jerome T. Kearney’s recommended disposition [Doc. No. 9] is
adopted. Wellpath Incorporation Regional Office and Ms. Bennet, in her official capacity,
are terminated as parties because they were not named in the amended complaint. Claims
against Gary Kerstein and Captain Lane are dismissed without prejudice because Lonix has
failed to state a claim against them for which relief may be granted. Jurisdiction is declined
over the remaining state law claims. All pending motions are denied as moot and it is
certified that an in forma pauperis appeal from this order would not be taken in good faith.
See 28 U.S.C. § 1915(a)(3).
IT IS SO ORDERED this 22nd day of November, 2024.

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UNITED STATES DISTRICT JUDGE