Trerice v. Summons

CHAPMAN, Circuit Judge.

Appellant William Trerice, plaintiff below, is the personal representative of the estate of Paul Trerice, an enlisted man in the United States Navy, who died at sea aboard the USS Ranger on April 14, 1981, while on active duty. Plaintiff brought this action against Daryl L. Summons, an enlisted man acting in a supervisory capacity and on active duty aboard the USS Ranger, for monetary damages because of Trerice’s death. Plaintiff alleged that defendant violated 42 U.S.C. §§ 1985(3) and 1986 and Trerice’s constitutional rights. Defendant moved to dismiss the action under…