Allen Alexander Parks v. Mark Knutson, et al.

W.D. Oklahoma

Allen Alexander Parks v. Mark Knutson, et al.

DecidedApril 10, 2026

Docket5:25-cv-01564

StatusUnknown

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IN THE UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT FOR THE WESTERN DISTRICT OF OKLAHOMA

ALLEN ALEXANDER PARKS, ) ) Plaintiff, ) ) v. ) Case No. CIV-25-1564-D ) MARK KNUTSON, et al., ) ) Defendants. )

ORDER

On April 9, 2026, the Clerk received Plaintiff’s “Notice of Voluntary Dismissal of This CIV-25-1564-D Case Without Prejudice” [Doc. No. 17], which the Court construes as a notice of dismissal pursuant to FED. R. CIV. P. 41(a)(1)(A)(i). So construed, Plaintiff’s request operates as a notice of voluntary dismissal of this case without further action by the Court.1 IT IS THEREFORE ORDERED that the Clerk is directed to terminate this action in her records as of the date of Plaintiff’s notice of voluntary dismissal.2

1 See De Leon v. Marcos, 659 F.3d 1276, 1283 (10th Cir. 2011) (“stipulation of dismissal filed under Rule 41(a)(1)(A)(i) or (ii) is self-executing”); Janssen v. Harris, 321 F.3d 998, 1000 (10th Cir. 2003) (pro se plaintiff’s “clear statement” that he wants his action dismissed effectuates a dismissal under Rule 41(a)(1)(A)(i); “no action is required on the part of the court”); see also Netwig v. Ga. Pac. Corp., 375 F.3d 1009, 1010 (10th Cir. 2004) (dismissal was effective on date of Rule 41(a)(1) filing).

2 When processing Plaintiff’s initial filing, the Clerk entered an order of referral to United States Magistrate Judge Chris M. Stephens under 28 U.S.C. § 636. That Order [Doc. No. 4] is VACATED. IT IS SO ORDERED this 10" day of April, 2026. □□ Q.QyPt TIMOTHY D. DeGIUSTI Chief United States District Judge

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IN THE UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT FOR THE WESTERN DISTRICT OF OKLAHOMA

ALLEN ALEXANDER PARKS, ) ) Plaintiff, ) ) v. ) Case No. CIV-25-1564-D ) MARK KNUTSON, et al., ) ) Defendants. )

ORDER

On April 9, 2026, the Clerk received Plaintiff’s “Notice of Voluntary Dismissal of This CIV-25-1564-D Case Without Prejudice” [Doc. No. 17], which the Court construes as a notice of dismissal pursuant to FED. R. CIV. P. 41(a)(1)(A)(i). So construed, Plaintiff’s request operates as a notice of voluntary dismissal of this case without further action by the Court.1 IT IS THEREFORE ORDERED that the Clerk is directed to terminate this action in her records as of the date of Plaintiff’s notice of voluntary dismissal.2

1 See De Leon v. Marcos, 659 F.3d 1276, 1283 (10th Cir. 2011) (“stipulation of dismissal filed under Rule 41(a)(1)(A)(i) or (ii) is self-executing”); Janssen v. Harris, 321 F.3d 998, 1000 (10th Cir. 2003) (pro se plaintiff’s “clear statement” that he wants his action dismissed effectuates a dismissal under Rule 41(a)(1)(A)(i); “no action is required on the part of the court”); see also Netwig v. Ga. Pac. Corp., 375 F.3d 1009, 1010 (10th Cir. 2004) (dismissal was effective on date of Rule 41(a)(1) filing).

2 When processing Plaintiff’s initial filing, the Clerk entered an order of referral to United States Magistrate Judge Chris M. Stephens under 28 U.S.C. § 636. That Order [Doc. No. 4] is VACATED. IT IS SO ORDERED this 10" day of April, 2026. □□ Q.QyPt TIMOTHY D. DeGIUSTI Chief United States District Judge

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