Goodman v. Williams et al

Filing 30

ORDER adopting 27 the proposed findings and recommended disposition; granting 20 Defendant Williams's motion for partial summary judgment; dismissing, without prejudice, plaintiff Goodman's claims against him; allowing Plaintiff Goodman to proceed with his racial discrimination and retaliation claims against defendants Chism, Kearney, and Corbin; and certifying that an in forma pauperis appeal from this order would not be taken in good faith. Signed by Chief Judge Brian S. Miller on 10/8/2015. (kdr)

UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT
FOR THE EASTERN DISTRICT OF ARKANSAS
PINE BLUFF DIVISION

FREDERICK GEAN GOODMAN,
ADC #118555
V.

PLAINTIFF

CASE NO. 5:15CV00070 BSM-JTR

STEPHEN WILLIAMS,
Warden, Tucker Unit, ADC, et al.

DEFENDANTS

ORDER
The proposed findings and partial recommended disposition submitted by United
States Magistrate Judge J. Thomas Ray and the plaintiff’s objections thereto have been
reviewed. After careful consideration of these documents and making a de novo review of
the record, the proposed findings and partial recommended disposition are hereby adopted
in all respects.
IT IS THEREFORE ORDERED THAT:
1.

Defendant Williams's motion for partial summary judgment [Doc. No. 20] is

granted, and plaintiff Goodman's claims against him are dismissed without prejudice.
2.

Plaintiff Goodman may proceed with his racial discrimination and retaliation

claims against defendants Chism, Kearney, and Corbin.
3.

It is certified. 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 8th day of October 2015.

UNITED STATES DISTRICT JUDGE