Spencer v. Crickard ( 2021 )

IN THE UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT FOR THE DISTRICT OF SOUTH CAROLINA Mr. Jeremy Spencer, ) C/A No. 0:20-3387-JMC-PJG ) Plaintiff, ) ) v. ) ORDER ) Mr. D. Crickard; Mr. M. Potts; Mr. J. Owens, ) ) Defendants. ) ) The plaintiff has filed this action, pro se, seeking relief pursuant to 42 U.S.C. § 1983. Plaintiff, a federal inmate, alleges violations of his constitutional rights by the named defendants. The defendants filed a motion to dismiss or, in the alternative, for summary judgment on June 29, 2021, pursuant to the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure.1 (ECF No. 49.) As the plaintiff is proceeding pro se, the court entered an order pursuant to Roseboro v. Garrison, 528 F.2d 309 (4th Cir. 1975), on June 30, 2021, advising the plaintiff of the importance of a motion to dismiss or for summary judgment and of the need for him to file an adequate response. (ECF No. 50.) The plaintiff was specifically advised that if he failed to respond adequately, the defendants’ motion may be granted, thereby ending his case. Notwithstanding the specific warning and instructions set forth in the court’s Roseboro order, the plaintiff has failed to respond to the motion. As such, it appears to the court that he does not oppose the motion and wishes to abandon this action. 1 The defendants previously filed a motion to dismiss Plaintiff’s claims raised pursuant to Bivens v. Six Unknown Agents of Federal Bureau of Narcotics, 403 U.S. 388 (1971), which was granted by court order dated August 3, 2021. (See ECF No. 52.). Based on the foregoing, it is ORDERED that the plaintiff shall advise the court as to whether he wishes to continue with this case and to file a response to the defendants’ motion to dismiss or, in the alternative, for summary judgment within fourteen (14) days from the date of this order. Plaintiff is further advised that if he fails to respond, this action will be recommended for dismissal with prejudice for failure to prosecute. See Davis v. Williams, 588 F.2d 69, 70 (4th Cir. 1978); Fed. R. Civ. P. 41(b). IT IS SO ORDERED. Oda; msek— August 13, 2021 Cam Wyison— Columbia, South Carolina UNITED STATES MAGISTRATE JUDGE Page 2 of 2