Kornagay v. Acosta et al

Filing 10

ORDER DISMISSING CASE FOR FAILURE TO STATE A CLAIM. The Court finds that the Complaint fails to state a claim upon which relief can be granted. Accordingly, it is ADJUDGED that the Complaint is DISMISSED without leave to amend. Closing Case. Mot ions terminated: 7 REPORT AND RECOMMENDATIONS on 42 USC 1983 case re 1 Complaint 42 USC 1983 or Bivens filed by Robert D. Kornagay Recommending that the Complaint (DE#1) be DISMISSED, because it fails to state a claim upon which relief can be granted as to any. Signed by Judge Federico A. Moreno on 11/20/2017. (da00) NOTICE: If there are sealed documents in this case, they may be unsealed after 1 year or as directed by Court Order, unless they have been designated to be permanently sealed. See Local Rule 5.4 and Administrative Order 2014-69.

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