Harriot v. United States

IN THE UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT DISTRICT OF SOUTH CAROLINA Michael Own Harriot, C/A No. 1:19-cv-2963-JFA-SVH Plaintiff, vs. ORDER United States, Defendant. I. INTRODUCTION Michael Owen Harriot (“Plaintiff”), proceeding pro se and in forma pauperis, brings a claim against the United States (“Defendant”) pursuant to the Federal Tort Claims Act, 28 U.S.C. § 1346(b) (“FTCA”). Pursuant to the provisions of 28 U.S.C. § 636(b)(1)(B), and Local Civ. Rule 73.02(B)(2)(d) (D.S.C.), this matter was referred to the Magistrate Judge for pretrial proceedings. Thereafter, Defendant asserted a motion to…