The opinion
IN THE UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT
FOR THE WESTERN DISTRICT OF TENNESSEE
EASTERN DIVISION
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JENNIFER BROWN, )
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Plaintiff, )
v. ) No. 1:21-cv-1210-STA-jay
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MITZI HILL and )
HARDIN COUNTY, TENNESSEE, )
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Defendants. )
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ORDER GRANTING UNOPPOSED MOTION TO DISMISS
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Before the Court is Hardin County, Tennessee’s Motion to Dismiss (ECF No. 9) filed
March 22, 2022. Defendant seeks the dismissal of any claim for the violation of Plaintiff
Jennifer Brown’s civil rights in violation of 42 U.S.C. § 1983 Plaintiff alleges against Hardin
County itself. Plaintiff has filed a response in opposition and stated that she is not alleging such
a claim against Hardin County. The Sixth Circuit has remarked that “the plaintiff remains the
master of its complaint” and that, if the plaintiff “concedes that it is not bringing a claim,” then
the district court “should take it at its word.” NicSand, Inc. v. 3M Co., 507 F.3d 442, 458 (6th
Cir. 2007). Based on Plaintiff’s concession and for the reasons stated in Defendant’s opening
brief, the Motion to Dismiss is GRANTED.
IT IS SO ORDERED.
s/ S. Thomas Anderson
S. THOMAS ANDERSON
CHIEF UNITED STATES DISTRICT JUDGE
Date: April 19, 2022