Lawson v. McQuate et al

Filing 12

ORDER ADOPTING REPORT AND RECOMMENDATIONS. Signed by Judge George C Smith on 8-20-12. (ga)

IN THE UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT
FOR THE SOUTHERN DISTRICT OF OHIO
EASTERN DIVISION

James H. Lawson, Jr.,
Plaintiff
v.
Jessica McQuate, et al.,
Defendants

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Civil Action 2:12-cv-00533

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Judge Smith

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Magistrate Judge Abel

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ORDER
Plaintiff James H. Lawson, Jr., a state prisoner, brings this action alleging that
defendants have denied him medical care. This matter is before the Court on
Magistrate Judge Abel's July 9, 2012 Initial Screening Report and Recommendation
recommending that the complaint be dismissed as to defendants Charles Jenkins, Beth
Higginbothum, Alice Ault, Corby Free, Dr. Gary Artrip, Dr. Larry Houts, Terry Harris,
and Mona Parks for failure to state a claim against them under 42 U.S.C. §1983. The
Magistrate Judge recommended that lawsuit continue as to plaintiff’s claims against
defendants Jessica McQuate and Dino Cardaras. No objections have been filed.
Upon de novo review in accordance with the provisions of 28 U.S.C. §636(b)(1)(B),
the Court ADOPTS the Report and Recommendation and DISMISSES defendants
Charles Jenkins, Beth Higginbothum, Alice Ault, Corby Free, Dr. Gary Artrip, Dr. Larry
Houts, Terry Harris, and Mona Parks for failure to state a claim against them under 42
U.S.C. §1983.
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The lawsuit shall continue as to plaintiff’s claims against defendants Jessica
McQuate and Dino Cardaras.

/S/ George C. Smith
George C. Smith
United States District Judge

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