Gelardos v. Campbell, No. 3:2017cv00151 - Document 5 (E.D. Va. 2017)

Court Description: MEMORANDUM OPINION. Read Opinion for complete details. Signed by District Judge Henry E. Hudson on 05/22/2017. Copy mailed to Plaintiff as directed.(ccol, )

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Gelardos v. Campbell Doc. 5 IN THE UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT FOR THE EASTERN DISTRICT OF VIRGINIA Richmond Division MARINOS N. GELARDOS, Plaintiff, v. CAMPBELL, Defendant. ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) l [E MAY 2 3 2017 I CLERK, U.S. DiSTN1CT COURl RICHMOND, VA Civil Action No. 3:17CVl51-HEH MEMORANDUM OPINION (Dismissing Civil Rights Action Without Prejudice) By Memorandum Order entered on March 27, 2017, the Court conditionally docketed Plaintiffs action. The Court directed Plaintiff to return his informa pauperis affidavit and affirm his intention to pay the full filing foe by signing and returning a consent to the collection of fees form. The Court warned Plaintiff that a failure to comply with either of the above directives within thirty (30) days of the date of entry thereof would result in summary dismissal of the action. Plaintiff has not complied with the order of this Court. Plaintiff failed to return the informa pauperis affidavit and a consent to collection of fees fonn. As a result, he does not qualify for informa pauperis status. Furthermore, he has not paid the statutory filing fee for the instant action. See 28 U.S.C. ยง 1914(a). Such 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 issue. Isl HENRY E. HUDSON UNITED STATES DISTRICT JUDGE Dockets.Justia.com

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