McDougald V. Mahlman, No. 1:2016cv00317 - Document 36 (S.D. Ohio 2016)

Court Description: DECISION AND ENTRY ADOPTING THE REPORT AND RECOMMENDATIONS OF THE UNITED STATES MAGISTRATE JUDGE (Doc. 6 ). Plaintiff may proceed with his: (1) First Amendment retaliation claims relating to the alleged retaliatory conduct reports and cell search ag ainst Defendants Mahlman and Lancaster; (2) Eighth Amendment failure to protect claim against Defendant Mahlman; and (3) access to the courts claim against Defendants Bailey and Nolan. All other claims are dismissed on the ground that Plaintiff has failed to state a claim upon which relief may be granted. Signed by Judge Timothy S. Black on 7/13/2016. (mr)(This document has been sent by regular mail to the party(ies) listed in the NEF that did not receive electronic notification.)