Croston v. Norris et al

Filing 81

ORDER adopting Magistrate Judge Joe J Volpe's proposed findings and recommended disposition; granting 52 Defendants' motion for summary judgment; denying 59 Plaintiff's motion for summary judgment; dismissing 2 Plaintiff's complaint with prejudice. It is certified, pursuant to 28 U.S.C. § 1915(a)(3), that an in forma pauperis appeal from this order and the accompanying judgment would not be taken in good faith. Signed by Judge Brian S. Miller on 9/12/11. (hph)

IN THE UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT
FOR THE EASTERN DISTRICT OF ARKANSAS
PINE BLUFF DIVISION
DETRICK DESHAWN CROSTON,
ADC # 131172
v.

PLAINTIFF

CASE NO. 5:09CV00373 BSM/JJV

LARRY NORRIS, Director, Arkansas
Department of Correction et al.

DEFENDANTS

ORDER
The proposed findings and recommended disposition submitted by United States
Magistrate Judge Joe J. Volpe and the filed objections have been reviewed. After carefully
considering these documents and making a de novo review of the record, it is concluded that
the proposed findings and recommended disposition should be, and hereby are, approved and
adopted in their entirety in all respects.
IT IS THEREFORE ORDERED that:
1.

Defendants’ motion for summary judgment [Doc. No. 52] is GRANTED.

2.

Plaintiff’s motion for summary judgment [Doc. No. 59] is DENIED.

3.

Plaintiff’s complaint [Doc. No. 2] is DISMISSED with prejudice.

4.

It is certified, pursuant to 28 U.S.C. § 1915(a)(3), that an in forma pauperis
appeal from this order and the accompanying judgment would not be taken in
good faith.

DATED this 12th day of September 2011.

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UNITED STATES DISTRICT JUDGE