Massey v. Michele
- Analisa Torres
- 1:20-cv-07621
- U.S. District Court · Southern District of New York
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In Massey v. Michele, Judge Torres adopted the recommendation, granted defendants’ dismissal motion, and dismissed the complaint with prejudice.
Tyrone Massey’s complaint was dismissed with prejudice after the court granted the defendants’ motion to dismiss. The named defendants were Correction Officer Michele (# 110201), the City of New York, and the New York City Department of Corrections.
What happened
Massey v. Michele was brought by Tyrone Massey against Correction Officer Michele, the City of New York, and the New York City Department of Corrections.
No one objected to the magistrate judge’s report and recommendation. The court reviewed it for an obvious error, found none, and adopted it in full.
Judge Analisa Torres granted the defendants’ motion to dismiss and dismissed Massey’s complaint with prejudice, meaning the complaint cannot be refiled. The court also closed the case and directed that a copy of the order be mailed to Massey, who was proceeding without a lawyer.
The detailed version
- Massey v. Michele · No. 1:20-cv-07621
- Analisa Torres
- Sept. 16, 2022
Background
Tyrone Massey sued Correction Officer Michele (# 110201), the City of New York, and the New York City Department of Corrections. The opinion does not describe the underlying allegations or claims.
Report and Recommendation
The magistrate judge issued a report and recommendation. No party filed objections. Judge Torres reviewed the recommendation for clear error, meaning an obvious mistake, and found none.
Ruling
The court adopted the report and recommendation in its entirety. It granted the defendants’ motion to dismiss and dismissed Massey’s complaint with prejudice. The order also directed the Clerk of Court to terminate the motion, mail a copy of the order to Massey, who was proceeding without a lawyer, and close the case.
What the Opinion Does Not Explain
The order does not state the reasons for dismissal or identify the legal claims discussed in the report and recommendation.
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