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Parties Involved:
United States of America
Defendant
Kentrell Willis
Plaintiff

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UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT

EASTERN DISTRICT OF CALIFORNIA

KENTRELL WILLIS,

Plaintiff,

v.

UNITED STATES OF AMERICA,

Defendants.

Case No. 1:19-cv-00761-LJO-BAM (PC)

ORDER ADOPTING FINDINGS AND 

RECOMMENDATIONS REGARDING 

DISMISSAL OF ACTION AS TIME BARRED

(ECF No. 12)

Plaintiff Kentrell Willis (“Plaintiff”) is a federal prisoner proceeding pro se and in forma 

pauperis in this action filed pursuant to the Federal Tort Claims Act (“FTCA”), 28 U.S.C. 

§§ 2401 et seq. This matter was referred to a United States Magistrate Judge pursuant to 28 

U.S.C. § 636(b)(1)(B) and Local Rule 302.

On December 6, 2019, the assigned Magistrate Judge issued findings that equitable tolling 

of the statute of limitations was inappropriate in this action and recommended dismissal of this 

action as time barred. (ECF No. 12.) The findings and recommendation were served on Plaintiff 

and contained notice that any objections thereto were to be filed within fourteen (14) days after 

service. (Id. at 5.) Plaintiff filed objections on December 31, 2019. (ECF No. 14.)

Plaintiff’s objections merely reiterate arguments made in his complaint and his motion for 

extension of time to file his complaint. (ECF Nos. 1, 4.) These arguments were fully addressed 

in the findings and recommendation, and Plaintiff’s objections raise only his disagreement with 

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the Magistrate Judge’s decision.

In accordance with the provisions of 28 U.S.C. § 636 (b)(1)(C), this Court has conducted a 

de novo review of the case. Having carefully reviewed the entire file, including Plaintiff’s 

objections, the Court concludes that the Magistrate Judge’s findings and recommendations are 

supported by the record and by proper analysis.

Accordingly, IT IS HEREBY ORDERED that:

1. The findings and recommendations issued on December 6, 2019, (ECF No. 12), are 

adopted in full;

2. This action is dismissed, with prejudice, as barred by the statute of limitations; and

3. The Clerk of the Court is directed to close this case.

IT IS SO ORDERED.

Dated: January 9, 2020 /s/ Lawrence J. O’Neill _____ 

UNITED STATES DISTRICT JUDGE

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