Michael Jerry Duane McGee, II v. Madera Toyota, Chevrolet, et al.

Opinion

MICHAEL JERRY DUANE MCGEE, II, Case No.: 1:25-cv-00704-KES-CDB (PC) Plaintiff, ORDER ADOPTING FINDINGS AND RECOMMENDATIONS AND DISMISSING v. ACTION WITH PREJUDICE MADERA TOYOTA, CHEVERLET, et al., Doc. 5 Defendants.

Plaintiff Michael Jerry Duane McGee, II is a state prisoner proceeding pro se and in forma pauperis in this civil action pursuant to the False Claims Act, 31 U.S.C. § 3729 (“FCA”). The matter was referred to a United States magistrate judge pursuant to 28 U.S.C. § 636(b)(1)(B) and Local Rule 302. On June 16, 2025, the assigned magistrate judge screened plaintiff’s complaint and issued findings and recommendations recommending that this action be dismissed for failure to state a claim. Doc. 5. Specifically, the findings and recommendations note that plaintiff, proceeding pro se, is prohibited from prosecuting FCA qui tam actions without retaining counsel. See Stoner v. Santa Clara Cnty. Office of Educ., 502 F.3d 1116, 1127 (9th Cir. 2007). And in any event, plaintiff’s complaint lacks any factual allegations of fraud to state a cognizable FCA claim. The findings and recommendations were served on plaintiff and contained notice that objections were to be filed within fourteen (14) days of service. /d. at 7. Plaintiff has not filed objections and the time to do so has expired. In accordance with 28 U.S.C. § 636(b)(1), this Court has conducted a de novo review of this case. After carefully reviewing the file, the Court finds that the findings and recommendations are supported by the record and proper analysis. Accordingly: 1. The findings and recommendations issued June 16, 2025, Doc. 5, are ADOPTED in full; 2. This action is DISMISSED with prejudice for failure to state a claim; and 3. The Clerk of the Court is directed to close this case. IT IS SO ORDERED. _ Dated: _ September 15, 2025 4h UNITED STATES DISTRICT JUDGE