BLISS v. DIXON et al

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Case No. 4:24cv520-RH-MJF
IN THE UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT FOR THE
NORTHERN DISTRICT OF FLORIDA
TALLAHASSEE DIVISION
KEVIN W. BLISS,
Plaintiff,
v. 	CASE NO. 4:24cv520-RH-MJF
RICKY DIXON et al.,
Defendants.
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ORDER DISMISSING THE EQUAL-PROTECTION
CLAIMS AND ALL CLAIMS AGAINST THE
DEFENDANTS FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF
CORRECTIONS, CORNIELZ, ROBINSON, AND JOHNS
This case is before the court on the magistrate judge’s report and
recommendation, ECF No. 22, and the objections, ECF No. 25. I have reviewed de
novo the issues raised by the objections. Upon consideration,
IT IS ORDERED:
1. The report and recommendation is accepted and adopted as the court’s
opinion.
2. All the plaintiff’s equal-protection claims are dismissed.
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3. All the plaintiff’s claims against the defendants Florida Department of
Corrections, Cornielz, Robinson, and Johns are dismissed.
4. I do not direct the entry of judgment under Federal Rule of Civil
Procedure 54(b).
5. The case is remanded to the magistrate judge for further proceedings.
SO ORDERED on July 13, 2026.
s/Robert L. Hinkle
United States District Judge
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