Michael J. Robinson v. City of Shamokin, et al.

Summary

The United States District Court for the Middle District of Pennsylvania overruled Michael J. Robinson’s objections to a magistrate judge’s report and recommendation. The court adopted the recommendation, dismissed Robinson’s second amended complaint with prejudice under 28 U.S.C. § 1915(e)(2)(B)(ii), dismissed related motions as moot, and directed the Clerk of Court to close the case.

Holdings

1. General objections that merely express disagreement with a report and recommendation and do not address the magistrate judge's analysis do not require the district court to conduct a complete de novo determination of the underlying issues.
2. The second amended complaint failed to state any claim upon which relief could be granted and was properly dismissed under 28 U.S.C. § 1915(e)(2)(B)(ii).
3. Further leave to amend was denied because amendment would be futile.
4. The motions associated with the second amended complaint were dismissed as moot following dismissal of the complaint.

Questions Presented

1. Whether Robinson's general objections required the district court to conduct a complete de novo review of the magistrate judge's report and recommendation.
2. Whether Robinson's second amended complaint stated any claim upon which relief could be granted.
3. Whether further leave to amend should be granted.
4. Whether motions associated with the second amended complaint remained viable after dismissal.

Disposition

dismissed