Johnson v. Western Virginia Regional Jail et al

Filing 11

MEMORANDUM OPINION. Signed by District Judge Elizabeth K. Dillon on 8/30/2017. (slt)

IN THE UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT
FOR THE WESTERN DISTRICT OF VIRGINIA
ROANOKE DIVISION
DAVID EDWARD JOHNSON,
Plaintiff,
v.
WESTERN VIRGINIA REGIONAL JAIL, et al.,
Defendant.

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Civil Action No. 7:17cv00043
By: Elizabeth K. Dillon
United States District Judge

MEMORANDUM OPINION
Plaintiff David Edward Johnson, proceeding pro se, filed a complaint pursuant to 42
U.S.C. § 1983. By order entered February 2, 2017, the court conditionally filed this action and,
inter alia, advised Johnson that he must notify the court in writing immediately upon his transfer
or release, and provide the court with a new address. (Dkt. No. 5.) The court warned Johnson
that failure to notify the court of a change of address would result in dismissal of the case. (Id.)
On August 30, 2017, a court order was returned to the court as undeliverable and with no
forwarding address. (Dkt. No. 10.) Johnson has not provided the court with an updated address;
therefore, the court has no means of contacting him. Accordingly, the court will dismiss
Johnson’s complaint without prejudice. Johnson is advised that he may refile his claims in a
separate action.
An appropriate order will be entered.
Entered: August 30, 2017.

/s/ Elizabeth K. Dillon
Elizabeth K. Dillon
United States District Judge