Opinion
C/A No.: 1:16-2985-JFA-SVH
05-12-2017
Roderick Jerome English, #301507, Plaintiff, v. Cpt. Livingstone; Sgt. Walker; Warden Lewis; Warden Washington; Warden Stephen; Brian Sterling; Warden Larry Cartledge; Warden Moody; Officer Purcuci; and Michael McCall, Defendants.
ORDER
Roderick Jerome English ("Plaintiff"), proceeding pro se, filed this action pursuant to 42 U.S.C. § 1983 on August 30, 2016. [ECF No. 1]. On April 5, 2017, Defendants filed a motion for summary judgment. [ECF No. 51]. As Plaintiff is proceeding pro se, the court entered an order pursuant to Roseboro v. Garrison, 528 F.2d 309 (4th Cir. 1975), advising him of the importance of the motion and of the need for him to file an adequate response by May 8, 2017. [ECF No. 52]. Plaintiff was specifically advised that if he failed to respond adequately, Defendants' motion may be granted. Id.
Notwithstanding the specific warning and instructions set forth in the court's Roseboro order, Plaintiff failed to respond to the 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 Defendants' motion for summary judgment by May 26, 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. May 12, 2017
Columbia, South Carolina
/s/
Shiva V. Hodges
United States Magistrate Judge