Reported / Citable
Background
Adrian Ball, a pro se prisoner formerly confined at the Jefferson County Correctional Facility, brought a civil-rights action under 42 U.S.C. § 1983 against CorrHealth and other defendants.
Ball moved for injunctive relief. The case was referred to U.S. Magistrate Judge Christine L. Stetson, who recommended on July 31, 2026, that the motion be denied. Neither party filed objections to the recommendation.
The Court’s Holding
District Judge Michael J. Truncale adopted the magistrate judge’s report and recommendation after reviewing it, the record, and the pleadings. The court found the magistrate judge’s factual findings and legal conclusions correct.
The court denied Ball’s motion for injunctive relief. The order did not resolve the underlying § 1983 action.
Key Takeaways
- The court adopted the unopposed report and recommendation in full.
- Ball’s requested injunctive relief was denied.
- The order addresses only the motion for injunctive relief, not the merits of the civil-rights claims.
Why It Matters
The decision illustrates the district court’s disposition of a prisoner’s request for interim equitable relief through adoption of a magistrate judge’s unopposed recommendation. It leaves Ball’s underlying claims for further proceedings.