Legal Opinion

Ludvigson v. United States

District Court, District of Columbia

Decided November 27, 2007No. Civil Action 07-652(RMC)PublishedCited by 3 opinions

1Opinion of the Court

MEMORANDUM OPINION

ROSEMARY M. COLLYER, District Judge.

Plaintiff Joseph P. Ludvigson, proceeding pro se, is suing the United States under 26 U.S.C. § 7433 (“Section 7433”). He alleges that the Internal Revenue Service (“IRS”) conducted an unauthorized collection of his personal property. Before the Court is Defendant’s Rule 12(b)(1) motion to dismiss for lack of subject matter jurisdiction. Specifically, the United States argues that Section 7433 does not provide Mr. Ludvigson with standing to sue. For the reasons that follow, the Court will grant the motion.

I. BACKGROUND

Mr. Ludvigson alleges…

2Cases cited20 opinions

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  2. Mireles v. WacoSupreme Court of the United States · 1991
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  4. Saint Paul Mercury Indemnity Co. v. Red Cab Co.Supreme Court of the United States · 1938
  5. Insurance Corp. of Ireland v. Compagnie Des Bauxites De GuineeSupreme Court of the United States · 1982

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