Jones v. Conrad et al

Filing 58

ORDER ADOPTING 53 the proposed findings and recommended disposition; granting 37 the defendants' motion for summary judgment; dismissing the case, with prejudice; denying 52 plaintiff's motion for leave to file an amended complaint; and denying all remaining motions, as moot. It is certified that an in forma pauperis appeal from this order and the accompanying judgment would not be taken in good faith. Signed by Chief Judge Brian S. Miller on 3/28/2013. (kdr)

IN THE UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT
FOR THE EASTERN DISTRICT OF ARKANSAS
PINE BLUFF DIVISION
LARRY WAYNE JONES,
ADC #70147
v.

PLAINTIFF

CASE NO. 5:10CV00355 BSM/JJV

SHERRY CONRAD,
Mailroom Supervisor, Varner Unit
Arkansas Department of Correction, et al.

DEFENDANTS

ORDER
The proposed findings and recommended disposition [Doc. No. 53] submitted by
United States Magistrate Judge Joe J. Volpe and the filed objections [Doc. No. 57] 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 adopted in their entirety in all respects.
IT IS THEREFORE ORDERED that:
1.

Defendants’ motion for summary judgment [Doc. No. 37] is granted and the

case is dismissed with prejudice.
2.

Plaintiff’s motion to for leave file an amended complaint [Doc. No. 52] is

denied.
3.

All remaining motions are denied as moot.

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 28th day of March 2013.

UNITED STATES DISTRICT JUDGE