The opinion
IN THE UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT
DISTRICT OF SOUTH CAROLINA
Kerwin E. Brown, C/A No. 2:19-01994-JFA-MGB
Plaintiff,
vs.
ORDER
Joseph W. Brown,
Defendant.
Kerwin E. Brown (“Plaintiff”) proceeding pro se, filed this action pursuant to 42 U.S.C. §
1983 alleging that Officer Joseph W. Brown (“Defendant”) attacked him. (ECF No. 17). In
accordance with 28 U.S.C. § 636(b) and Local Civil Rule 73.02(B)(2), D.S.C., the case was
referred to a Magistrate Judge for review.
The Magistrate Judge assigned to this action1 prepared a thorough Report and
Recommendation (“Report”) and opines that this Court should dismiss this action for failure to
prosecute pursuant to Federal Rule of Civil Procedure 41(b). (ECF No. 52). The Report sets forth
in detail the relevant facts and standards of law on this matter, and this Court incorporates those
facts and standards without a recitation.
On March 2, 2020, Defendant filed a motion to compel asserting that Plaintiff has failed to
comply with Defendant’s discovery requests which were served on Plaintiff on December 12,
1 The Magistrate Judge’s review is made in accordance with 28 U.S.C. § 636(b)(1)(B) and Local
Civil Rule 73.02(B)(2)(g) (D.S.C.). The Magistrate Judge makes only a recommendation to this
Court. The recommendation has no presumptive weight, and the responsibility to make a final
determination remains with the Court. Mathews v. Weber, 423 U.S. 261 (1976). The Court is
charged with making a de novo determination of those portions of the Report and Recommendation
to which specific objection is made, and the Court may accept, reject, or modify, in whole or in
part, the recommendation of the Magistrate Judge, or recommit the matter to the Magistrate Judge
with instructions. See 28 U.S.C. § 636(b)(1).
2020. (ECF No. 41). On March 3, 2020, Defendant filed a motion to dismiss for lack of prosecution
based on Plaintiff's failure to comply with the rules of discovery or the Court’s scheduling order.
(ECF No. 42). On March 4, 2020, the Court issued an Order pursuant to Roseboro v. Garrison,
528 F.2d 309 (4th Cir. 1975), advising Plaintiff of the dismissal procedure and the possible
consequences of failing to adequately respond to the pending motions. (ECF No. 43).
On May 18, 2020, the Magistrate Judge issued a Report and Recommendation which
recommended this Court dismiss this action with prejudice for Plaintiffs failure to prosecute or
comply with the Court’s orders. (ECF No. 52). The Magistrate Judge advised Plaintiff of his right
to object to the Report by June 1, 2020. However, to date, Plaintiff has failed to respond in any
way to the Court’s Orders or Defendant’s pending motions. In the absence of specific objections
to the Report of the Magistrate Judge, this Court is not required to give an explanation for adopting
the recommendation. See Camby v. Davis, 718 F.2d 198, 199 (4th Cir. 1983).
After carefully reviewing the applicable laws, the record in this case, as well as the Report,
this Court finds the Magistrate Judge’s recommendation fairly and accurately summarizes the facts
and applies the correct principles of law. Accordingly, the Court adopts the Report and
Recommendation (ECF No. 52). Therefore, Plaintiff's Complaint (ECF No. 17) is dismissed with
prejudice and without issuance and service of process. Defendant Joseph W. Brown’s Motion to
Dismiss for Lack of Prosecution (ECF No. 42) is granted.
IT IS SO ORDERED.
4. Cadet tons
June 11, 2020 Joseph F. Anderson, Jr.
Columbia, South Carolina United States District Judge