David Fuller, Jr. v. Unknown Farrow, et al.

Summary

The United States District Court for the Eastern District of Missouri dismisses David Fuller, Jr.’s civil rights action without prejudice for failure to comply with an order directing him to file an amended complaint and for failure to prosecute. The court also certifies that an appeal from the dismissal would not be taken in good faith.

Holdings

1. A district court may dismiss an action without prejudice under Federal Rule of Civil Procedure 41(b) when the plaintiff, after meaningful notice and an adequate opportunity to comply, fails to obey a court order and fails to prosecute the case.

Questions Presented

1. Whether the district court could dismiss the action without prejudice for Plaintiff's failure to comply with an order directing him to file an amended complaint and for failure to prosecute.

Disposition

dismissed