Taplin, Jr. v. Watson

Opinion

IN THE UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT FOR THE SOUTHERN DISTRICT OF ILLINOIS

ENOS F. TAPLIN, JR., R60561, ) ) Plaintiff, ) ) vs. ) CIVIL NO. 19-1123-NJR ) DEE DEE BROOKHART, et al ) ) Defendants. ) ORDER OF DISMISSAL

ROSENSTENGEL, Chief Judge: On October 18, 2019, Taplin’s motion for leave to proceed in form pauperis (“IFP”) was denied as Taplin has “struck out” under 28 U.S.C. § 1915(g) and did not meet the requirements of the imminent danger exception (Doc. 8). Taplin was ordered to pay the filing fee of $400.00 within 14 days (on or before November 1, 2019), and was warned that failure to comply would result in dismissal of the action. Id. On November 21, 2019, Plaintiff was given an extension of time to pay the $400.00 filing fee on or before December 5, 2019, or face dismissal (Doc. 10). To date, Taplin has failed to pay the filing fee. Therefore, this action is DISMISSED without prejudice for failure to comply with an Order of this Court. See FED. R. CIV. P. 41(b); Ladien v. Astrachan, 128 F.3d 1051 (7th Cir. 1997); Johnson v. Kamminga, 34 F.3d 466 (7th Cir. 1994). The Clerk is DIRECTED to close this case. IT IS SO ORDERED. DATED: December 17, 2019 s/ NANCY J. ROSENSTENGEL NANCY J. ROSENSTENGEL Chief U.S. District Judge