Opinion
Civil Action 2:23-cv-00330
06-27-2024
MRS. INCA MILLER, et al., Plaintiffs, v. WV DEPARTMENT HEALTH HUMAN RESOURCES, Defendant.
MEMORANDUM OPINION AND ORDER
JOSEPR R. GOODWIN, UNITED STATES DISTRICT JUDGE
This action was referred to United States Magistrate Judge Dwane L. Tinsley for submission of proposed findings of fact and recommendations for disposition pursuant to 28 U.S.C. § 636. On April 12, 2024, Magistrate Judge Tinsley submitted his Proposed Findings & Recommendations (“PF&R”), [ECF No. 9], and recommended that the court dismiss with prejudice this civil action for failure to prosecute pursuant to Rule 41(b) of the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure. Objections to the PF&R were due by April 29, 2024. Neither party timely filed objections to the PF&R or sought an extension of time to do so.
A district court “shall make a de novo determination of those portions of the report or specified proposed findings or recommendations to which objection is made.” 28 U.S.C. § 636(b)(1)(C). This court is not, however, required to review, under a de novo or any other standard, the factual or legal conclusions of the magistrate judge as to those portions of the findings or recommendation to which no objections are addressed. Thomas v. Arn, 474 U.S. 140, 150 (1985).
Because the parties have not filed objections in this case, the court adopts and incorporates herein the PF&R and orders judgment consistent therewith. The court DISMISSES with prejudice this matter from the docket for failure to prosecute pursuant to Rule 41(b) of the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure. Accordingly, Plaintiffs' pending motions, [ECF Nos. 10-15], are DENIED as moot.
The court DIRECTS the Clerk to send a copy of this Order to counsel of record and any unrepresented party.