Griffin v. Thomas

OPINION

BUSTAMANTE, Judge.

1. Plaintiff Matthew James Griffin, an inmate at the Penitentiary of New Mexico, appeals from the trial court’s dismissal of his claims against employees of the penitentiary under 42 U.S.C. § 1983 and the New Mexico Tort Claims Act, NMSA 1978, §§ 41^-1 to - 29 (Repl.Pamp.1996). The trial court determined that Plaintiffs complaint failed to state a claim upon which relief could be granted. See NMRA 1996,1-012(B)(6). We partially reverse and remand as to Plaintiffs First Amendment retaliation claim and his Federal Due Process claims relating to the $98.00 restitution…