Stephen C. Schiff v. Jane Kennedy, and John Doe, and Persons Unknown

WIDENER, Circuit Judge:

Stephen Schiff brought this action against his former wife and an unidentified third party, John Doe, for violations of the Federal Wiretap Statute, 18 U.S.C. § 2520. The district court dismissed the action against both defendants, concluding that the action against the former wife was barred by the divorce settlement, that the action was res judicata as to the former wife and possibly against Doe, because of an earlier state court proceeding, and finally that this court does not allow John Doe suits. We affirm the judgment in favor of the former wife, but remand with…