Coppock v. Ryals et al

Filing 18

ORDER rejecting 5 the proposed findings and recommendations. When Coppock's objections are viewed as a motion to amend his complaint, it is clear, based on Eighth Circuit precedent, that he has sufficiently alleged a remediable claim. Signed by Chief Judge Brian S. Miller on 11/28/2017. (kdr)

IN THE UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT
FOR THE EASTERN DISTRICT OF ARKANSAS
WESTERN DIVISION
JASON COPPOCK
v.

PLAINTIFF
CASE NO. 4:17-CV-00662 BSM

TIM RYALS, et al.

DEFENDANTS
ORDER

The proposed findings and recommendations submitted by United States Magistrate
Judge Jerome T. Kearney [Doc. No. 5], plaintiff Jason Coppock’s objections thereto [Doc.
Nos. 9, 10], and the entire the record have been reviewed, and the proposed findings and
recommendations are rejected. When Coppock’s objections are viewed as a motion to
amend his complaint, it is clear, based on Eighth Circuit precedent, that he has sufficiently
alleged a remediable claim. See Day v. Norris, 219 F. App’x 608, 610 (8th Cir. 2007).
IT IS SO ORDERED this 28th day of November 2017.

UNITED STATES DISTRICT JUDGE