Kappelmeier v. HSBC USA, Inc.

Ruffin, Chief Judge.

This case provides yet another example of the inherent dangers of proceeding pro se. Gottfried Kappelmeier filed a pro se RÍCO complaint against multiple defendants, including four banks, two businesses, and four individuals. In a series of orders, the trial court dismissed all defendants. Following the most recent order, Kappelmeier appealed. Given the fundamental shortcomings of Kappelmeier’s brief, we are compelled to affirm.

The relevant facts show that Kappelmeier initially filed suit against the following defendants: HSBC USA, Inc. d/b/a HSBC Bank, USA Visa Gold; HSBC…