Opinion
Civil Action 21-595-JWD-RLB
03-26-2024
ANTHONY JOHNSON #600482 v. LA. DEPT. OF PUBLIC SAFETY & CORRECTIONS, ET AL
OPINION
JOHN W. DEGRAVELLES, JUDGE UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT MIDDLE DISTRICT OF LOUISIANA
After independently reviewing the entire record in this case and for the reasons set forth in the Magistrate Judge's Report dated February 26, 2024 (Doc. 49), to which an objection was filed and considered (Doc. 50), IT IS ORDERED that the Defendants' Motion to Dismiss (Doc. 15) is granted, in part dismissing the plaintiff's claims for violations of prison rules and compensatory damages. The Court declines the exercise of supplemental jurisdiction in connection with Plaintiff's potential state law claims.
IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that the parties are given 90 days from the order to complete all discovery and 120 days to file Cross Motions for Summary Judgment, and that this matter is referred back to the magistrate judge for further proceedings herein.