Yacubian v. United States

MEMORANDUM

TAURO, District Judge.

I. Introduction

Lawrence M. Yacubian (“Plaintiff’) bring this suit against the United States (“Defendant”) for malicious prosecution and abuse of process under the Federal Tort Claims Act (“FTCA”). Defendant has moved to dismiss both counts. For the reasons set forth below, Defendant’s Motion to Dismiss [# 17] is ALLOWED.

II. Factual Background1

Plaintiff was a scallop fisherman and the owner of the fishing vessel (“F/V”) Independence. On December 4, 1998, Plaintiff began a fishing trip. During the trip, Coast Guard Officers Timothy Brown and Chris Mooradian…