UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT SOUTHERN DISTRICT OF OHIO EASTERN DIVISION

LADERAL A.C. HATHMAN, : Case No. 2:24-cv-3210

Plaintiff,

- vs - District Judge Sarah D. Morrison Magistrate Judge Michael R. Merz

THE HONORABLE MICHAEL HOLBROOK, JUDGE, FRANKLIN COUNTY COURT OF COMMON PLEAS, et al,

Defendants. :

ORDER ADOPTING REPORT AND RECOMMENDATIONS

The Court has reviewed the Report and Recommendations of United States Magistrate Judge Michael R. Merz (ECF No. 8) to whom this case was referred pursuant to

(b); there were no objections filed thereto, and the time for filing such objections under Fed. R. Civ. P. 72(b) has expired. Accordingly, the Court hereby ADOPTS said Report and Recommendations. It is hereby ORDERED that Plaintiff’s Complaint be DISMISSED without prejudice for failure to state a claim upon which relief can be granted and because this action is barred by Younger v. Harris,

(1971). Pursuant to Fed.R.Civ.P. 58, the Clerk shall enter judgment to this effect. IT IS SO ORDERED. /s/ Sarah D. Morrison SARAH D. MORRISON UNITED STATES DISTRICT JUDGE