Moore v. Wigger
Moore v. Wigger
Opinion of the Court
ORDER
Larry J. Moore appeals a district court order dismissing his civil rights action filed under 42 U.S.C. § 1983. The case has been referred to a panel of the court pursuant to Rule 34(j)(1), Rules of the Sixth Circuit. Upon examination, this panel unanimously agrees that oral argument is not needed. Fed. R.App. P. 34(a).
Seeking monetary relief, Moore sued a Nashville police officer, the Nashville police department, and the city of Nashville, alleging that the officer had used excessive
Upon review, we conclude that Moore has waived review of the district court’s dismissal of his complaint. In his brief on appeal, Moore does not challenge the court’s conclusion that his complaint is barred by the doctrine of res judicata. Consequently, he has waived any challenge to the district court’s decision. Kocsis v. Multi-Care Mgmt., Inc., 97 F.3d 876, 881 (6th Cir. 1996).
Accordingly, this court affirms the district court’s judgment. Rule 34(j)(2)(C), Rules of the Sixth Circuit.
Reference
- Full Case Name
- Larry J. MOORE v. Phillip K. WIGGER, Police Officer for Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County, Tennessee Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County, Tennessee Metro Government Police Department, Davidson County, Tennessee
- Status
- Published