Thornton v. Harmon et al

Filing 60

ORDER ADOPTING 57 REPORT AND RECOMMENDATIONS of U.S. Magistrate Judge J. Thomas Ray in all respects in its entirety. Defendants' 48 Motion for Summary Judgment is GRANTED, & Plaintiff Billy Thornton, Jr.'s claims are DISMISSED, WITH PREJUDICE. Further, it is hereby certified, pursuant to 28 U.S.C. Section 1915(a)(3), that an in forma pauperis appeal would not be taken in good faith. Signed by Judge Brian S. Miller on 6/11/2010. (jct)

IN THE UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT EASTERN DISTRICT OF ARKANSAS PINE BLUFF DIVISION BILLY THORNTON, JR. ADC #89174 V. 5:09CV00110 BSM/JTR D EFENDANTS PLAINTIFF

GREG HARMON, Warden, East Arkansas Regional Unit, ADC, et al. ORDER

The court has received the recommended disposition from United States Magistrate Judge J. Thomas Ray (Doc. No. 57) and plaintiff Billy Thornton, Jr.'s response (Doc. No. 59). After carefully reviewing the recommended disposition, Thornton's response, and reviewing the record de novo, it is concluded that the recommended disposition should be, and hereby is, approved and adopted in all respects in its entirety. Defendants' Motion for Summary Judgment (Doc. No. 48) is GRANTED, and Thornton's claims are DISMISSED, WITH PREJUDICE. Further, it is hereby certified, pursuant to 28 U.S.C. § 1915(a)(3), that an in forma pauperis appeal would not be taken in good faith. IT IS SO ORDERED this 11th day of June, 2010.

UNITED STATES DISTRICT JUDGE