Opinion
5:08cv105/RS/MD.
June 16, 2008
REPORT AND RECOMMENDATION
This cause is before the court upon referral from the clerk. Plaintiff initiated this cause through the filing of a pleading entitled "emergency complaint" on April 14, 2008. On April 21, 2008, this court entered an order directing plaintiff to either the full $350.00 filing fee or a complete motion to proceed in forma pauperis within thirty days. (Doc. 4). When plaintiff did not respond, the court entered an order to show cause why this case should not be dismissed for plaintiff's failure to prosecute and comply with an order of the court. (Doc. 6). Plaintiff has failed to respond to this order.
Local Rule 5.1(H) provides that a civil action shall not be filed by the clerk until the fee is paid or the complaint or petition is accompanied by a motion for leave to proceed in forma pauperis. The court also notes that the plaintiff is a "three-striker" who is prohibited from proceeding in forma pauperis in any action unless he alleges that he is in imminent danger of serious bodily injury.
Accordingly, it is respectfully RECOMMENDED:
That this case be dismissed without prejudice for plaintiff's failure to comply with an order of the court and failure to prosecute this action.