Griffis et al v. Blackmon et al

Filing 8

ORDER granting 5 Motion to Dismiss Party Edward D. Schuler. Signed by Judge Brian S. Miller on 12/1/08. (bkp)

IN THE UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT EASTERN DISTRICT OF ARKANSAS PINE BLUFF DIVISION MICHAEL S. GRIFFIS, ADC #134561, et al V. JAMES BLACKMON, et al ORDER On October 24, 2008, plaintiff Griffis filed this 42 U.S.C. § 1983 civil rights action (Doc. No. 2) naming himself, inmate Edward D. Schuler, and others similarly situated as plaintiffs. Pursuant to the court's order entered November 18, 2008 (Doc. No. 3), inmate Schuler has filed a motion to be voluntarily dismissed from this case (Doc. No. 5). According to inmate Schuler, he does not know plaintiff Griffis and never authorized him to include his name in this action. The court finds that no reason exists to deny inmate Schuler's request. The motion (Doc. No. 5) is GRANTED and Edward D. Schuler is hereby dismissed from this action without prejudice. IT IS SO ORDERED this 1st day of December, 2008. NO. 5:08cv00290 BSM-JWC DEFENDANTS PLAINTIFFS

UNITED STATES DISTRICT JUDGE