Smith v. Oklahoma Dep't of Human Services

U.S. Court of Appeals for the Tenth Circuit July 18, 2005

Smith v. Oklahoma Dep't of Human Services, 139 F. App'x 978 (10th Cir. 2005)

Opinion

ORDER AND JUDGMENT *

CARLOS F. LUCERO, Circuit Judge.

Plaintiff Angel Smith, proceeding pro se, appeals the dismissal of her civil complaint in which she appears to allege retaliation because of her whistle-blowing activities. After Smith filed an amended complaint generally alleging that her civil rights were violated, the district court dismissed Smith’s complaint under 28 U.S.C. § 1915(e)(2). The court found that it lacked jurisdiction over defendants Department of Human Services and the State of Oklahoma and the two state officials sued in their official capacities under the Eleventh Amendment. The district court also determined that Smith had failed to allege any actions taken by the individual defendants that would state a claim upon which relief could be granted. 28 U.S.C. § 1915(e)(2)(B)(ii). On careful review of the record, we agree with the district court. For substantially the same reasons as the district court, we AFFIRM the dismissal. Smith’s request to proceed in forma pauperis is GRANTED.

The case is unanimously ordered submitted without oral argument pursuant to Fed. R.App. P. 34(a)(2) and 10th Cir. R. 34.1(G). This order and judgment is not binding precedent, except under the doctrines of law of the case, res judicata, and collateral estoppel. The court generally disfavors the citation of orders and judgments; nevertheless, an order and judgment may be cited under the terms and conditions of 10th Cir. R. 36.3.

Reference

Full Case Name: Angel F. SMITH, Also Known as Angel F. Miller; Eagle Incorporated/2 Angels, Formerly Known as Herb Specialty Repair, Plaintiffs-Appellants, v. OKLAHOMA DEP’T OF HUMAN SERVICES; State of Oklahoma; Governor Brad Henry; Mayor Mick Cornett, Defendants-Appellants
Status: Unpublished