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LaVergne v. State of Louisiana

Middle District of Louisiana
Feb 2, 2026

UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT

MIDDLE DISTRICT OF LOUISIANA

BRANDON S. LAVERGNE (#424229)

CIVIL ACTION

VERSUS

25-104-SDD-EWD

STATE OF LOUISIANA, ETAL.

RULING

The Court has carefully considered the record, the law applicable to this action, and the Report and Recommendation'1 of United States Magistrate Judge Erin Wilder- Doomes dated January 14, 2026, to which a Memorandum Response2 was filed. The Court conducted a de novo review.

The Court hereby approves the Report and Recommendation of the Magistrate Judge and adopts it as the Court's opinion herein.

ACCORDINGLY,

IT IS ORDERED that the claims brought in the original and amended complaints related to the transition program and/or restricted confinement (including lack of transition dorm, conditions, lack of privileges, and length of time held) are DISMISSED WITH PREJUDICE under 28 U.S.C. ยง 1915A for failure to state a claim.

IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that the claims in the amended complaint unrelated to Plaintiff's claims regarding the transition program and/or restricted confinement be

1 Rec. Doc. 8. 2Rec. Doc. 10.

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DISMISSED WITHOUT PREJUDICE as improperly joined pursuant to Federal Rules of Civil Procedure 18 and 20.

Signed in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, on this <^ day of January-, 20^6. ^^a^^^'ci

CHIEF JUI^ SHELLY D. DICK

UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT

MIDDLE DISTRICT OF LOUISIANA

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