Hall v. Legrand, No. 1:2022cv00145 - Document 14 (D. Md. 2022)
Court Description: MEMORANDUM OPINION Signed by Judge Peter J. Messitte on 12/20/2022. (dass, Deputy Clerk) (c/m 12/20/22)
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Hall v. Legrand Doc. 14 Case 1:22-cv-00145-PJM Document 14 Filed 12/20/22 Page 1 of 4 IN THE UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT FOR THE DISTRICT OF MARYLAND DONJIM.HALL, * Plaintiff, * V. * RONEL LEGRAND, * Defendant. Civil Action No.PJM-22-145 * *** MEMORANDUM OPINION Self-represented Plaintiff Donji M. Hall brings this civil action pursuant to 42 U.S.C. ยง 1983 against Ronel Legrand, a correctional officer at the Central Maryland Correctional Facility ("CMCF") in Sykesville, Maryland. ECF No. 1. In the Complaint, Hall alleges that Defendant subjected him to the use of excessive force by spraying him with mace and restraining him with handcuffs. Id. at 3. He seeks monetary damages and injunctive relief. Id. at 4. On August 8, 2022, Defendant filed a Motion to Dismiss or, in the Alternative, Motion for Summary Judgment. ECF No. 12. Pursuant to Roseboro v. Garrison^ 528 F.2d 309 (4th Cir. 1975), the Court informed Hall that the failure to file a memorandum in opposition to Defendant's Motion could result in dismissal of the Complaint. ECF No. 13. Hall filed nothing further. A hearing is not necessary. See Local Rule 105.6 (D. Md. 2021). For the following reasons, Defendant's Motion, construed as a Motion for Summary Judgment, will be granted. Background Hall claims that on September 1, 2021, he was placed in a holding cell at CMCF for one day while awaiting transfer to another correctional facility. Compl., ECF No. 1 at 3. According to Hall, the holding cell had no toilet or sink. Id. Hall twice asked to use the bathroom but was told by Officer Battle-Smith that he had to wait. Id. Subsequently, Hall tied his bed sheets to the Dockets.Justia.com Case 1:22-cv-00145-PJM Document 14 Filed 12/20/22 Page 2 of 4 Case 1:22-cv-00145-PJM Document 14 Filed 12/20/22 Page 3 of 4 Case 1:22-cv-00145-PJM Document 14 Filed 12/20/22 Page 4 of 4
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