□ Southern District of Texas ENTERED UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT April 06, 2023 SOUTHERN DISTRICT OF TEXAS Nathan Ochsner, Clerk BROWNSVILLE DIVISION

VICTOR PATINO, § “Plaintiff,” § § § Civil Action No. 1:23-cv-00021 § UNITED PROPERTY & CASUALTY § INSURANCE COMPANY, § “Defendant.” ORDER ADOPTING MAGISTRATE JUDGE’S REPORT AND RECOMMENDATION Before the Court is the “Magistrate Judge’s Report and Recommendation” (“R&R”) (Dkt. No. 12). The R&R recommends the Court (1) dismiss Plaintiff's “Original Petition” (Dkt. No. 1- 1) without prejudice; and (2) direct the Clerk of the Court to close this case. Dkt. No. 12 at 1. Objections were due March 20, 2023; neither party filed objections. If there have been no objections to the magistrate’s ruling, then the appropriate standard of review is “clearly erroneous, abuse of discretion and contrary to law.” United States v. Wilson,

(Sth Cir. 1989). Finding no clear error, abuse of discretion, or finding contrary to law, the R&R is ADOPTED. Plaintiffs claims against Defendant are DISMISSED without prejudice. The Clerk of the Court is ORDERED to close this case.

Signed on this C day of Pees : \ , 2023.

Roldido Olvera fo United States District sudge