Reported / Citable
Background
Jose Trevino brought this action against Jeffrey Padier in the Eastern District of Texas. The matter was referred to a United States Magistrate Judge under 28 U.S.C. § 636.
On August 27, 2026, the Magistrate Judge issued a report and recommendation proposing that the case be dismissed without prejudice. No timely objections to that report were filed.
The Court’s Holding
District Judge Sean D. Jordan adopted the Magistrate Judge’s report and recommendation in full, concluding that its findings and conclusions were correct.
The court dismissed the action without prejudice. It also denied all pending motions by either party that had not already been resolved.
Key Takeaways
- A district court may adopt a magistrate judge’s recommended disposition when no timely objections are filed.
- The dismissal was without prejudice, so the order did not adjudicate the case on the merits.
- Any unresolved motions were denied upon dismissal.
Why It Matters
The order illustrates the consequence of not timely objecting to a magistrate judge’s report and recommendation: the district court may adopt it and enter judgment based on its proposed findings. The opinion does not state the underlying basis for the recommended dismissal.