Opinion
C/A No.: 5:11-476-HMH-SVH
02-10-2012
Nathaniel Gold, Plaintiff, v. Lt Andrew Hayes, St. Matthews Police; Richard Murphy, Ofc SMPD; Edgar Williams, Ofc SMPD, Defendants.
ORDER
Plaintiff, proceeding pro se and in forma pauperis, brought this action alleging violations of his constitutional rights pursuant to 42 U.S.C. § 1983. Defendants filed a motion for summary judgment on December 29, 2011. [Entry #45]. As Plaintiff is proceeding pro se, the court entered an order on January 3, 2012, pursuant to Roseboro v. Garrison, 528 F.2d 309 (4th Cir. 1975), advising him of the importance of a motion for summary judgment and of the need for him to file an adequate response. [Entry #48]. Plaintiff was specifically advised that if he failed to respond adequately, Defendants' motion may be granted, thereby ending this case.
Notwithstanding the specific warning and instructions set forth in the court's Roseboro order, Plaintiff has 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 February 24, 2012. 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. February 10, 2012
Columbia, South Carolina
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Shiva V. Hodges
United States Magistrate Judge