Ward v. Smith et al, No. 4:2018cv00717 - Document 7 (E.D. Ark. 2018)

Court Description: ORDER adopting in their entirety 6 the proposed findings and recommendations; counting this dismissal as a strike; and certifying that an in forma pauperis appeal from this order would not be taken in good faith. Signed by Chief Judge Brian S. Miller on 11/20/2018. (kdr)

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Ward v. Smith et al Doc. 7 IN THE UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT FOR THE EASTERN DISTRICT OF ARKANSAS WESTERN DIVISION VIRGIL WARD, ADC #083291 v. PLAINTIFF CASE NO. 4:18-CV-00717 BSM LT. SMITH, et al., North Central Unit, ADC DEFENDANTS ORDER The proposed findings and recommendations submitted by United States Magistrate Judge Jerome T. Kearney [Doc. No. 6] have been reviewed. No objections were received. After careful review of the record, the proposed findings and recommendations are adopted in their entirety. Accordingly, Virgil Ward’s complaint is dismissed for failure to state a claim upon which relief may be granted. The dismissal of this case shall be counted as a strike, pursuant to 28 U.S.C. section 1915(g). It is hereby certified, pursuant to 28 U.S.C. section 1915(a)(3), that an in forma pauperis appeal from this order would not be taken in good faith. IT IS SO ORDERED this 20th day of November 2018. _________________________________ UNITED STATES DISTRICT JUDGE Dockets.Justia.com

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