Johnson v. Russell et al

Filing 27

ORDER adopting 25 Proposed Findings and Recommended Disposition in their entirety as this Court's findings in all respects. The Clerk of Court shall alter the docket to reflect that defendant "Russell" is appropriately "Larry Russell"; defendant "McConnell" is "Lori McConnell"; and that defendant "A. Watts" is "Amanda Watt." Defendants' 19 motion for summary judgment is GRANTED. The complaint is DISMISSED without prej udice. Plaintiff's 23 motion to amend complaint is DENIED. The Court certifies, 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. Signed by Judge J. Leon Holmes on 7/23/2015. (ks)

IN THE UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT
EASTERN DISTRICT OF ARKANSAS
PINE BLUFF DIVISION
DERRICK JOHNSON, ADC #106719
v.

PLAINTIFF

No. 5:15CV00129-JLH-JJV

RUSSELL, Dentist, Correctional
Care Solutions; et al.

DEFENDANTS
ORDER

The Court has reviewed the Proposed Findings and Recommended Disposition submitted by
United States Magistrate Judge Joe J. Volpe. No objections have been filed. After careful
consideration, the Court concludes that the Proposed Findings and Recommended Disposition should
be, and hereby are, approved and adopted in their entirety as this Court's findings in all respects.
IT IS, THEREFORE, ORDERED that:
1.

The Clerk of Court shall alter the docket to reflect that defendant “Russell” is

appropriately “Larry Russell”; defendant “McConnell” is “Lori McConnell”; and that defendant
“A. Watts” is “Amanda Watt.”
2.

Defendants’ motion for summary judgment is GRANTED. Document #19.

3.

The complaint is DISMISSED without prejudice.

4.

Plaintiff’s motion to amend complaint is DENIED. Document #23.

5.

The Court certifies, 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.
SO ORDERED this 23rd day of July, 2015.

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J. LEON HOLMES
UNITED STATES DISTRICT JUDGE