ELWELL v. SOUTH PORTLAND POLICE et al, No. 2:2021cv00160 - Document 9 (D. Me. 2021)

Court Description: ORDER AFFIRMING RECOMMENDED DECISION OF THE MAGISTRATE JUDGE re 8 Report and Recommendations. By JUDGE LANCE E. WALKER. (CJD)

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ELWELL v. SOUTH PORTLAND POLICE et al Doc. 9 UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT DISTRICT OF MAINE CHARLES PAUL ELWELL, ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) Plaintiff V. SOUTH PORTLAND POLICE, et al., Defendants 2:21-CV-00160-LEW ORDER AFFIRMING RECOMMENDED DECISION OF THE MAGISTRATE JUDGE On November 1, 2021, the United States Magistrate Judge filed with the court his Recommended Dismissal (ECF 8) based on Plaintiff Charles Paul Elwell’s failure to serve his complaint on the named defendants following the denial of Plaintiff’s application to proceed in forma pauperis and Mr. Elwell’s payment of the filing fee. The time within which to file an objection expired on November 22, 2021, and Mr. Elwell did not file an objection to the Recommeded Dismissal. The Magistrate Judge notified the parties that failure to object would waive their right to de novo review and appeal. It is therefore ORDERED that the Recommended Decision of the Magistrate Judge is hereby AFFIRMED and ADOPTED. Plaintiff’s case is dismissed without prejudice. SO ORDERED. Dated this 10th day of December, 2021 /s/ Lance E. Walker UNITED STATES DISTRICT JUDGE Dockets.Justia.com

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