Arleamon Sadler, Jr. v. Citibank, N.A.

Arleamon Sadler, Jr., pro se, appeals from Judge Lowe’s dismissal of his complaint for lack of subject-matter jurisdiction. Sadler’s complaint alleged that there had been a “breach of security” at Citibank, N.A., in violation of 12 C.F.R. § 327 (1991). Although he alleged in eonclusory fashion that he had been financially harmed by this breach, the fact of any actual loss is anything but clear from the face of the complaint. Nevertheless, the complaint unambiguously sought damages of one billion dollars. (Exhibit B to plaintiff’s brief).

Soon after filing his complaint, Sadler wrote a letter…