Rich v. Unknown, No. 3:2023cv00385 - Document 5 (E.D. Va. 2023)

Court Description: MEMORANDUM OPINION. Signed by District Judge M. Hannah Lauck on 8/8/2023. (jenjones, )

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Rich v. Unknown Doc. 5 Case 3:23-cv-00385-MHL-MRC Document 5 Filed 08/08/23 Page 1 of 1 PageID# 12 IN THE UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT FOR THE EASTERN DISTRICT OF VIRGINIA Richmond Division MARK A. RICH, Plaintiff, Civil Action No. 3:23cv385 V. UNKNOWN, Defendant. MEMORANDUM OPINION By Memorandum Order entered on June 16, 2023, the Court conditionally docketed Plaintiffs action. At that time, the Court directed Plaintiff to affimi his intention to pay the full filing fee by signing and returning a consent to the collection of fees form. The Court warned Plaintiff that a failure to comply with the above directive within thirty (30) days of the date of entry thereof would result in summaiy dismissal of the action. Plaintiff has not complied with the Court’s order to return a consent to collection of efes form. As a result, he does not qualify for in forma pauperis status. Furthermore, he has not paid the statutory filing efe for the instant action. See 28 U.S.C. 1914(a). Plaintiffs conduct demonstrates a willful failure to prosecute. See Fed. R. Civ. P. 41(b). Accordingly, this action will be DISMISSED WITHOUT PREJUDICE. An appropriate Order shall accompany this Memorandum Opinion. 'Ill Date: M. Hannah Riclimond, Virginia United States Dislria Judge Dockets.Justia.com

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