Hopkins v. Dean et al

Filing 11

ORDER adopting 8 Proposed Findings and Recommendations in all respects; dismissing this action without prejudice; denying the requested relief; recommending this dismissal count as a "strike"; directing the Clerk to close the case; and certifying that an in forma pauperis appeal from this Order would not be taken in good faith. Signed by Chief Judge Kristine G. Baker on 9/3/2024. (jbh)

IN THE UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT
EASTERN DISTRICT OF ARKANSAS
CENTRAL DIVISION
JAMES LEWIS HOPKINS
#185090
v.

PLAINTIFF
Case No. 4:23-cv-00906-KGB

DEAN, et al.

DEFENDANTS
ORDER

The Court has reviewed the Proposed Findings and Recommendations submitted by United
States Magistrate Judge Jerome T. Kearney (Dkt. No. 8). Plaintiff James Lewis Hopkins has not
filed any objections, and the time to file objections has passed. Accordingly, after careful
consideration, the Court approves and adopts the Proposed Findings and Recommendations in
their entirety as this Court’s findings in all respects (Id.). The Court dismisses this action without
prejudice for failure to state a claim on which relief may be granted. The relief requested is denied
(Dkt. Nos. 2, 7). The Court recommends that this dismissal count as a “strike” for purposes of 28
U.S.C. § 1915(g). Gonzalez v. United States, 23 F.4th 788, 789-91 (8th Cir. 2022). The Clerk is
directed to close the case. The Court certifies, pursuant to 28 U.S.C. § 1915(a)(3), that an in forma
pauperis appeal from this Order would not be taken in good faith.
It is so ordered this the 3rd day of September, 2024.
_____________________________
Kristine G. Baker
Chief United States District Judge