Peterson #477079 v. Ostrander et al

Filing 53

OPINION AND ORDER APPROVING AND ADOPTING REPORT AND RECOMMENDATION 34 ; denying objection 36 ; granting motion to dismiss 28 ; denying as moot request for de novo review 42 ; certifying that an appeal of this decision would not be taken in good faith; Judgment to issue; signed by Judge Janet T. Neff (Judge Janet T. Neff, rmw)

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