Burton v. Nurkala, et al.

Summary

The United States District Court for the Western District of Michigan approved and adopted the Magistrate Judge’s Report and Recommendation in this § 1983 action. The court granted Defendants’ motion for summary judgment, dismissed Plaintiff’s remaining claims, and certified that an appeal would not be taken in good faith.

Holdings

1. The District Court approved and adopted the Magistrate Judge's Report and Recommendation as the opinion of the court because no objections were filed.
2. Defendants' motion for summary judgment was granted, and Plaintiff's remaining claims were dismissed.
3. The court certified under 28 U.S.C. § 1915(a)(3) that an appeal of the decision would not be taken in good faith.

Questions Presented

1. Whether the District Court should adopt the Magistrate Judge's Report and Recommendation when no objections were filed.
2. Whether Defendants were entitled to summary judgment on Plaintiff's remaining § 1983 claims.
3. Whether Plaintiff's remaining claims should be dismissed.

Disposition

dismissed