Bernards v. Wash. State Dep't of Corr.

Ronald B. Leighton United States District Judge

THIS MATTER is before the Court on the Report and Recommendation of Magistrate Judge David W. Christel [Dkt. #18], and the underlying record.

(1) The Report and Recommendation is ADOPTED.

(2) Defendants' Motion to Dismiss [Dkt. # 15] is granted and this case is closed.

(3) If Bernards' appeals this action, in forma pauperis status may continue on appeal. See Rule of Appellate Procedure 24(a)(3).

The Clerk shall send copies of this Order to Bernards' last known address and to Magistrate Judge Christel.

IT IS SO ORDERED.

DATED this 1^st day of August, 2019.

/s/_________

Ronald B. Leighton

United States District Judge