Randle v. Contra Costa County Sheriff's Department
- Jacquelyn Corley
- 3:23-cv-05456
- U.S. District Court · Northern District of California
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In Randle v. Contra Costa County Sheriff’s Department, Judge Corley dismissed the case with prejudice after Randle failed to amend his civil-rights complaint.
Ramello Randle's civil-rights case was dismissed with prejudice after he did not file the amended complaint the court had authorized.
What happened
Randle v. Contra Costa County Sheriff’s Department involved a civil-rights complaint that the court had dismissed on February 6, 2024, because it did not present a claim the law could recognize.
The court gave Randle 28 days to file an amended complaint and warned that the case would be dismissed if he did not do so. Randle did not file an amended complaint, request more time, or explain why he had not done so.
Judge Jacquelyn Corley dismissed the case with prejudice, directed the Clerk to enter judgment, and closed the file.
The detailed version
- Randle v. Contra Costa County Sheriff's Department · No. 3:23-cv-05456
- Jacquelyn Corley
- Apr. 22, 2024
Background
Ramello Randle brought a civil-rights complaint against the Contra Costa County Sheriff's Department and other defendants. On February 6, 2024, the court dismissed the complaint for failure to present a claim for relief that the court could recognize. The court allowed Randle 28 days to file an amended complaint and warned that the case would be dismissed if he did not do so.
What Happened Next
Randle did not file an amended complaint, request an extension of time, or show cause—provide a reason—to explain why he had not amended the complaint.
Ruling
Judge Jacquelyn Scott Corley dismissed the case with prejudice. The court also directed the Clerk to enter judgment and close the file.
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