Calvin Norton v. City of Whiteville

Unpublished opinions are not binding precedent in this circuit.

Calvin Tyrone Norton appeals the district court’s order granting Defendants’ motions to dismiss and dismissing his 42 U.S.C. § 1983 (2012) action. Defendants’ motions to dismiss were properly construed as motions for judgment on the pleadings. See Burbach Broad. Co. of Del. v. Elkins Radio Corp., 278 F.3d 401, 405 (4th Cir. 2002). Thus, we review the district court’s ruling on those motions de novo, applying the same standard used in evaluating a motion under Fed. R. Civ. P. 12(b)(6). Belmora LLC v. Bayer Consumer Care AG, 819…