Opinion
Civil Action 22-551-SDD-EWD
04-12-2023
MICHAEL A. JAMES (#174134) v. C. McDOWELL, ET AL
RULING
SELLY D. DICK, CHIEF JUDGE
The Court has carefully considered the record, the law applicable to this action, and the Report and Recommendation of United States Magistrate Erin Wilder-Doomes dated March 6, 2023, to which an Objection was filed. After considering the Objection and conducting a de novo review, the Court hereby approves the Report and Recommendation of the Magistrate Judge for the reasons herein.
Rec. Doc. 7.
Rec. Doc. 8.
ACCORDINGLY, the Court declines to exercise supplemental jurisdiction over potential state law claims, and Michael A. James's federal claims are DISMISSED WITH PREJUDICE for failure to state a claim and/or as legally frivolous pursuant to 28 U.S.C. §§ 1915(e) and 1915A, and that this case is CLOSED.