Johnson v. Hayden
Filing
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OPINION AND ORDER: Upon review, I agree with Judge Stewarts recommendation and I ADOPT the F&R 35 as my own opinion, with one additional point. Mr. Johnson failed to respond to the motion to dismiss or object to the F&R. He therefore failed to explain how he might amend the complaint in a way that could remedy the problems defendant and Judge Stewart identified. This failure further supports dismissal with prejudice. Signed on 2/28/12 by Judge Michael W. Mosman. (dls)
IN THE UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT
FOR THE DISTRICT OF OREGON
PORTLAND DIVISION
LARRY DALE JOHNSON,
No. 3:11-cv-00539-ST
Plaintiff,
OPINION AND ORDER
v.
ROBERT HAYDEN,
Defendant.
MOSMAN, J.,
On February 10, 2012, Magistrate Judge Stewart issued her Findings and
Recommendation (“F&R”) [35] in the above-captioned case, recommending that I grant
defendant’s motion to dismiss [24] and dismiss this case with prejudice. No objections were
filed.
DISCUSSION
The magistrate judge makes only recommendations to the court, to which any party may
file written objections. The court is not bound by the recommendations of the magistrate judge,
but retains responsibility for making the final determination. The court is generally required to
make a de novo determination regarding those portions of the report or specified findings or
recommendation as to which an objection is made. 28 U.S.C. § 636(b)(1)(C). However, the
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court is not required to review, de novo or under any other standard, the factual or legal
conclusions of the magistrate judge as to those portions of the F&R to which no objections are
addressed. See Thomas v. Arn, 474 U.S. 140, 149 (1985); United States v. Reyna-Tapia, 328
F.3d 1114, 1121 (9th Cir. 2003). While the level of scrutiny under which I am required to
review the F&R depends on whether or not objections have been filed, in either case, I am free to
accept, reject, or modify any part of the F&R. 28 U.S.C. § 636(b)(1)(C).
Upon review, I agree with Judge Stewart’s recommendation and I ADOPT the F&R [35]
as my own opinion, with one additional point. Mr. Johnson failed to respond to the motion to
dismiss or object to the F&R. He therefore failed to explain how he might amend the complaint
in a way that could remedy the problems defendant and Judge Stewart identified. This failure
further supports dismissal with prejudice.
IT IS SO ORDERED.
DATED this 28
day of February, 2012.
/s/ Michael W. Mosman
MICHAEL W. MOSMAN
United States District Court
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