Reported / Citable
Background
Walmart moved to dismiss Tammie D. Hill’s claims. U.S. Magistrate Judge Mark Lane issued a report and recommendation on July 10, 2026, recommending that the motion be granted and Hill’s claims be dismissed with prejudice.
Hill filed objections to the report on July 22, 2026, and Walmart responded on August 5, 2026. District Judge Alan D Albright reviewed the report and recommendation, the objections, Walmart’s response, and the applicable facts and law de novo.
The Court’s Holding
The court adopted Magistrate Judge Lane’s report and recommendation after concluding that its findings and recommendations should be accepted. It overruled Hill’s objections.
The court granted Walmart’s motion to dismiss and dismissed Hill’s claims with prejudice in their entirety. It also directed the clerk to close the case.
Key Takeaways
- The district court conducted de novo review after Hill filed timely objections to the magistrate judge’s report and recommendation.
- The court adopted the recommendation and overruled Hill’s objections.
- All claims were dismissed with prejudice, ending the case in the district court.
Why It Matters
The order confirms that filing specific objections preserves de novo district-court review of a magistrate judge’s proposed findings and recommendations. After conducting that review here, the court accepted the recommendation and entered a dismissal that prevents Hill from refiling the dismissed claims in this action.