James v. Compton et al

Filing 36

ORDER directing Plaintiff to advise the court whether he wishes to continue with this case and to file a response to Herell's 25 MOTION to Dismiss by July 11, 2017. Add an additional 3 days only if served by mail or otherwise allowed under Fed. R. Civ. P. 6 or Fed. R. Crim. P. 45. Signed by Magistrate Judge Shiva V Hodges on 7/27/2017. (mwal)

IN THE UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT
FOR THE DISTRICT OF SOUTH CAROLINA
Demetrice James,
Plaintiff,
vs.
Dr. Compton; Officer Oneil; Officer
Herell; and Sgt. Matthews,
Defendants.

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C/A No.: 1:17-30-RBH-SVH

ORDER

Demetrice James (“Plaintiff”), proceeding pro se, filed this action pursuant to 42
U.S.C. § 1983 on January 3, 2017. [ECF No. 1]. Defendant Herell (“Herell”) filed a
motion to dismiss on April 20, 2017. [ECF No. 25]. As Plaintiff is proceeding pro se, the
court entered an order pursuant to Roseboro v. Garrison, 528 F.2d 309 (4th Cir. 1975), on
April 21, 2017, advising him of the importance of the motion and of the need for him to
file an adequate response by May 22, 2017. [ECF No. 28]. Plaintiff was specifically
advised that if he failed to respond adequately, Herell’s motion may be granted. On May
26, 2017, the undersigned granted Plaintiff an extension until June 21, 2017, to file a
response. [ECF No. 34].
Notwithstanding the specific warning and instructions set forth in the court’s
Roseboro order, Plaintiff has failed to respond to Herell’s motion. As such, it appears to
the court that he does not oppose the motion and wishes to abandon this action. Based on
the foregoing, Plaintiff is directed to advise the court whether he wishes to continue with
this case and to file a response to Herell’s motion to dismiss by July 11, 2017. Plaintiff is

further advised that if he fails to respond, this action will be recommended for dismissal
with prejudice for failure to prosecute. See Davis v. Williams, 588 F.2d 69, 70 (4th Cir.
1978); Fed. R. Civ. P. 41(b).
IT IS SO ORDERED.

June 27, 2017
Columbia, South Carolina

Shiva V. Hodges
United States Magistrate Judge

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