Baker #493780 v. Velmer et al

UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT
WESTERN DISTRICT OF MICHIGAN
NORTHERN DIVISION
LAMEER BAKER,
Plaintiff,
v.
JESSICA VELMER, et al.,
Defendants.
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Case No. 2:24-cv-191
Hon. Hala Y. Jarbou
ORDER
On 	March 	30, 	2026, 	Magistrate 	Judge 	Sally 	J. 	Berens 	issued 	a 	Report 	and
Recommendation (R&R) recommending that the Court grant Defendant Velmer's motion for
summary judgment and dismiss the case (ECF No. 27). The R&R was duly served on the parties.
No objections have been filed, and the deadline for doing so expired on April 13, 2026. On review,
the 	Court 	concludes 	that 	the 	R&R 	correctly 	analyzes 	the 	issues 	and 	makes 	a 	sound
recommendation.
Accordingly,
IT IS ORDERED that the R&R (ECF No. 27) is APPROVED and ADOPTED as the
opinion of the Court.
IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that Defendant Velmer’s motion for summary judgment
(ECF No. 24) is GRANTED.
IT IS FURTHER ORDERED 	that 	Defendant 	Velmer is DISMISSED WITHN
PREJUDICE.
IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that the Court certifies that an appeal would not be taken
in good faith. 28 U.S.C. § 1915(a)(3).
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A judgment will issue in accordance with this order.
Dated: May 26, 2026 	/s/ Hala Y. Jarbou
HALA Y. JARBOU
CHIEF UNITED STATES DISTRICT JUDGE
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