Thompson v. Dotson et al

Filing 4

ORDER GRANTING IN FORMA PAUPERIS STATUS AND DISMISSING CASE Signed by District Judge Victoria A. Roberts. (CPin)

UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT
FOR THE EASTERN DISTRICT OF MICHIGAN
SOUTHERN DIVISION
Patricia Thompson,
Plaintiff,

Case No: 16-10525
Hon. Victoria A. Roberts

v.
Marvin Z. Dotson and
Jeffrey Watts.,
Defendants.
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ORDER GRANTING IN FORMA PAUPERIS STATUS
AND DISMISSING COMPLAINT
On February 12, 2016, Patricia Thompson (“Thompson”) filed a pro se complaint
alleging federal question jurisdiction. She claims Defendants breached a contract to
restore her home after a fire. Thompson seeks and the Court GRANTS in forma
pauperis status.
However, the Court DISMISSES Thompson’s complaint for lack of jurisdiction.
Thompson fails to allege her claim arises under federal law. 28 U.S.C. §1331. The
complaint references state statute M.C.L. 600.5807.
Thompson also fails to allege diversity jurisdiction under 28 U.S.C. §1332. Her
address is in Michigan and she does not allege the citizenship of either Defendant.
Finally, the complaint requests $60,000 in damages; an insufficient amount to meet the
amount in controversy requirement. This Complaint is Dismissed.
IT IS ORDERED.

Dated: February 18, 2016

S/Victoria A. Roberts
Victoria A. Roberts
United States District Judge

The undersigned certifies that a copy of this
document was served on the attorneys of
record and Patricia Thompson by electronic
means or U.S. Mail on February 18, 2016.
S/Carol A. Pinegar
Deputy Clerk