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MIDDLE DISTRICT OF FLORIDA
TAMPA DIVISION
BRIAN DODD,
Plaintiff,
v. Case No: 8:20-cv-2824-CEH-JSS
ST. PETERSBURG COLLEGE
BOARD OF TRUSTEES,
Defendant.
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ORDER
This cause comes before the Court upon the Report and Recommendation filed
by Magistrate Judge Julie S. Sneed on March 11, 2021 (Doc. 14). In the Report and
Recommendation, Magistrate Judge Sneed recommends that:
1. Plaintiff’s Motion for Leave to Proceed in Forma Pauperis (Dkt. 2) be denied
without prejudice;
2. Plaintiff’s case be dismissed without prejudice and with leave to file a
complaint that complies with the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure. See Bryant v.
Dupree, 252 F.3d 1161, 1163 (11th Cir. 2001); and
3. Plaintiff’s amended complaint, if any, be due within twenty (20) days of the
date of this Order.
Plaintiff was furnished a copy of the Report and Recommendation and was
afforded the opportunity to file objections pursuant to 28 U.S.C. § 636(b)(1). No such
objections were filed.
independent examination of the file, it is determined that the Report and
Recommendation should be adopted. Accordingly, it is now
ORDERED AND ADJUDGED:
(1) The Report and Recommendation of the Magistrate Judge (Doc. 14) is
adopted, confirmed, and approved in all respects and is made a part of
this Order for all purposes, including appellate review.
(2) Plaintiff’s Motion for Leave to Proceed in Forma Pauperis (Dkt. 2) is
DENIED, without prejudice.
(3) Plaintiff’s Complaint (Dkt.1) is DISMISSED, without prejudice.
(4) Plaintiff is granted leave to file an amended complaint within twenty (20)
days from the date of this Order that complies with the Federal Rules of
Civil Procedure. See Bryant v. Dupree, 252 F.3d 1161, 1163 (11th Cir.
2001) (“Generally, where a more carefully drafted complaint might state
a claim, a plaintiff must be given at least one chance to amend the
complaint before the district court dismisses the action with prejudice.”)
(internal quotation and citation omitted). Failure to file an amended
complaint within the time provided will result in this case being
dismissed without further notice from the Court.
DONE AND ORDERED at Tampa, Florida on May 7, 2021.
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Charlene Edwards Honeywell
United States District Judge
Copies to:
The Honorable Julie S. Sneed
Counsel of Record