David Wesley Birrell aka Bella-Christina Birrell v. Michele DiTomas, et al.

Summary

The United States District Court for the Eastern District of California adopted the magistrate judge’s findings and recommendations, except for the qualified-immunity discussion. The court granted defendants’ motion for summary judgment, directed entry of judgment for defendants, and ordered the case closed.

Holdings

1. In the absence of objections, the district court adopted the magistrate judge's findings and recommendations, except for the qualified-immunity discussion on pages 15 through 17.
2. Defendants' motion for summary judgment was granted, and judgment was ordered entered in their favor.

Questions Presented

1. Whether the district court should adopt the magistrate judge's findings and recommendations in the absence of objections.
2. Whether defendants were entitled to summary judgment.

Disposition

other