BYRD v. KERCE et al

4:25-cv-00362FlndJan 9, 2026

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UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT
NORTHERN DISTRICT OF FLORIDA
TALLAHASSEE DIVISION
VENIKO MARQUEL BYRD,
Plaintiff,
v. Case No. 4:25-cv-362-TKW-MJF
WOODROW KERCE and
STEVEN OUTLAW,
Defendants.
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ORDER
This case is before the Court based on the magistrate judge’s Report and
Recommendation (Doc. 9). No objections were filed.
Upon due consideration of the Report and Recommendation and the entire
case file, the Court agrees with the magistrate judge's determination that this case
should be dismissed based on Plaintiff's failure to truthfully disclose his litigation
history as required by the court-mandated complaint form. See McNair v. Johnson,
141 F.4th 1301, 1308 (11th Cir. 2025). Accordingly, it is
ORDERED that:
1. The magistrate judge’s Report and Recommendation is adopted and
incorporated by reference in this Order.
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2. This case is DISMISSED under the Court’s inherent authority based on
Plaintiff’s failure to truthfully disclose his litigation history.
3. The Clerk shall enter judgment in accordance with this Order and close
the case file.
DONE AND ORDERED this 9th day of January, 2026.
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T. KENT WETHERELL, II
UNITED STATES DISTRICT JUDGE
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