Thomas v. UCI Medical Affiliates Inc
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OPINION AND ORDER RULING ON REPORT AND RECOMMENDATIONS adopting 34 Report and Recommendations, denying 19 Motion to Dismiss filed by UCI Medical Affiliates Inc, granting 47 Motion to Amend/Correct, filed by Loria H Thomas, mooting 37 Motion for Extension of Time filed by Loria H Thomas, returning this matter to the Magistrate Judge for further pretrial proceedings. Signed by Honorable Cameron McGowan Currie on 10/4/2011. (jpet, )
IN THE UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT
FOR THE DISTRICT OF SOUTH CAROLINA
COLUMBIA DIVISION
Loria H. Thomas,
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Plaintiff,
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v.
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UCI Medical Affiliates, Inc.,
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Defendants.
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C/A NO. 3:11-32-CMC-PJG
OPINION and ORDER
This matter is before the court on Plaintiff’s complaint, asserting employment discrimination
claims against the above-listed Defendant.1
In accordance with 28 U.S.C. § 636(b) and Local Civil Rule 73.02 (B)(2)(g), DSC, this
matter was referred to United States Magistrate Judge Paige J. Gossett for pre-trial proceedings and
a Report and Recommendation (“Report”). On August 31, 2011, the Magistrate Judge issued a
Report recommending that Defendant’s motion to dismiss be granted unless Plaintiff sought to file
an amended complaint stating a viable claim for relief. The Magistrate Judge advised Plaintiff of
the procedures and requirements for filing objections to the Report and the serious consequences if
she failed to do so. In response to the Report, Plaintiff filed a motion to amend her complaint on
September 28, 2011.
The Magistrate Judge makes only a recommendation to this court. The recommendation has
no presumptive weight, and the responsibility to make a final determination remains with the court.
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At the time the complaint was filed, Plaintiff was proceeding pro se. However, she has
since retained counsel, who made an appearance in this matter on September 13, 2011.
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See Mathews v. Weber, 423 U.S. 261 (1976). The court is charged with making a de novo
determination of any portion of the Report of the Magistrate Judge to which a specific objection is
made. The court may accept, reject, or modify, in whole or in part, the recommendation made by
the Magistrate Judge or recommit the matter to the Magistrate Judge with instructions. See 28
U.S.C. § 636(b).
Plaintiff has filed a proposed amended complaint which states causes of action for alleged
violation of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), the Family and Medical Leave Act
(FMLA), and retaliation. See ECF No. 47-1 (filed Sept. 28, 2011). Therefore, the court adopts the
Report of the Magistrate Judge, denies Defendant’s motion to dismiss (ECF No. 19), grants
Plaintiff’s motion to amend (ECF No. 47), and returns this matter to the Magistrate Judge for further
pretrial proceedings.2
IT IS SO ORDERED.
s/ Cameron McGowan Currie
CAMERON MCGOWAN CURRIE
UNITED STATES DISTRICT JUDGE
Columbia, South Carolina
October 4, 2011
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Plaintiff’s motion for extension of time (ECF No. 37) is moot.
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