The opinion
IN THE UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT
FOR THE EASTERN DISTRICT OF NORTH CAROLINA
WESTERN DIVISION
NO. 5:20-CV-503-FL
KAZEEM OLUROTIMI OYENEYIN, )
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Plaintiff, )
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v. )
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ORDER
CITY OF RALIEGH; BRYAN BRACEY )
individually; C GAGNON individually; K. )
E. VAN ALTHUIS individually; and TG )
BEATON individually, )
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Defendants. )
This matter is before the court upon defendant City of Raleigh’s motion to dismiss pursuant
to Federal Rule of Civil Procedure 12(b)(6) (DE 37). The time for response has expired, and the
motion is unopposed. In this posture, the issues raised are ripe for ruling.
In its motion, defendant City of Raleigh demonstrates that plaintiff has failed to state a
municipal liability claim against it under Monell v. Department of Social Services, 436 U.S. 658,
691 (1978). Plaintiff has not alleged facts connecting a policymaker to any alleged wrongdoing.
See Bryant County Bd. of Comm’rs v. Brown, 520 U.S. 397, 404 (1997). Plaintiff also has not
alleged a failure to train or supervise, or persistent and widespread custom or usage. See Semple
v. City of Moundsville, 195 F.3d 708, 713 (4th Cir. 1999); Randall v. Prince George’s County,
302 F.3d 188, 210 (4th Cir. 2002). Therefore, defendant City of Raleigh’s motion to dismiss is
GRANTED, and plaintiff’s claims against defendant City of Raleigh are DISMISSED WITHOUT
PREJUDICE.
SO ORDERED, this the 3rd day of March, 2021.
CA SE W. ELANAGSN
United States District Judge