Matthews v. Quick Freelancers

Opinion

UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT MIDDLE DISTRICT OF FLORIDA TAMPA DIVISION

JOHN KIRK MATTHEWS,

Plaintiff, v. Case No. 8:23-cv-2277-WFJ-TGW

QUICK FREELANCERS and JAMIE BAXTER,

Defendants. ___________________________________/

ORDER This cause comes before the Court on Plaintiff’s application to proceed in forma pauperis (Dkt. 9) and the complaint (Dkt. 1). The United States Magistrate Judge issued a report recommending that the motion be denied without prejudice and that the complaint be dismissed with leave to file an amended complaint. Dkt. 13. The time for filing objections has passed. The Court reviews the legal conclusions de novo in the absence of an objection. See LeCroy v. McNeil, 397 F. App’x 554, 556 (11th Cir. 2010) (citation omitted); Cooper-Houston v. S. Ry. Co., 37 F.3d 603, 604 (11th Cir. 1994). The magistrate judge found that the complaint (Dkt. 1) fails to allege sufficient facts to state claims for either a hostile work environment or retaliation in violation of Title VII of the Civil Rights Act. Dkt. 13 at 2–6. The complaint also fails to comply with the pleading requirements of Federal Rules of Civil Procedure 8(a)(2) and 10(b) as explained. Dkt. 13 at 6-7. After conducting an independent examination of the file, the Court agrees with the well-reasoned Report and Recommendation and rules as follows: 1. The Report and Recommendation (Dkt. 13) is adopted, confirmed, and approved in all respects and made a part of this order. 2. Plaintiff’s motion to proceed in forma pauperis (Dkt. 9) is denied without prejudice. 3. Plaintiff’s complaint (Dkt. 1) is dismissed without prejudice. If Plaintiff wishes to proceed, he must file an amended complaint and motion to proceed in forma pauperis in accordance with the Report and Recommendation within thirty (30) days. The amended complaint must comply with the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure and set forth the basis for federal jurisdiction supported by factual allegations. If an amended complaint is not timely filed, this case will be dismissed and closed without further notice. DONE AND ORDERED at Tampa, Florida, on May 8, 2024. mE UNITED STATES DISTRICT JUDGE

COPIES FURNISHED TO: Plaintiff, pro se