Chance D. Wilson v. Anthony Phyall, Major

Summary

The United States District Court for the District of South Carolina adopted the magistrate judge’s Report and Recommendation and granted Defendant Anthony Phyall’s motion for summary judgment. The action was dismissed with prejudice because Plaintiff Chance D. Wilson failed to exhaust his administrative remedies.

Holdings

1. When no party files a timely objection to a magistrate judge's Report and Recommendation, the district court reviews the recommendation for clear error rather than conducting de novo review.
2. Defendant was entitled to summary judgment with prejudice because Plaintiff failed to exhaust his administrative remedies.

Questions Presented

1. Whether the district court should accept the magistrate judge's Report and Recommendation when no party filed objections.
2. Whether Defendant was entitled to summary judgment with prejudice because Plaintiff failed to exhaust his administrative remedies.

Disposition

other