Opinion
Case No. 1:20-cv-00370-AWI-EPG
10-23-2020
WILLIAM J. GRADFORD, Plaintiff, v. WALCZACK, and DE LA HOYA, Defendants.
ORDER ADOPTING FINDINGS AND RECOMMENDATIONS AND CLOSING CASE (Doc. No. 15)
Plaintiff, William J. Gradford, is proceeding pro se and in forma pauperis in this civil rights action filed under to 42 U.S.C. § 1983. The matter was referred to a United States Magistrate Judge pursuant to 28 U.S.C. § 636(b)(1)(B) and Local Rule 302.
On October 7, 2020, the magistrate judge entered findings and recommendations recommending that this action be dismissed, with prejudice, for failure to state a cognizable claim. (Doc No. 15.) Plaintiff was provided an opportunity to file objections to the findings and recommendations within thirty days. (Id.) Plaintiff timely filed objections. (Doc. No. 16.)
In accordance with the provisions of 28 U.S.C. § 636(b)(1)(B), this court has conducted a de novo review of this case. Having carefully reviewed the entire file, including plaintiff's objections, the court finds the findings and recommendations to be supported by the record and by proper analysis.
Accordingly, IT IS HEREBY ORDERED that:
1. The findings and recommendations entered October 7, 2020 (Doc. No. 15) are adopted in full;IT IS SO ORDERED. Dated: October 23, 2020
2. This case is dismissed with prejudice for plaintiff's failure to state a cognizable claim; and
3. The Clerk of Court is directed to close this case.
/s/_________
SENIOR DISTRICT JUDGE