Richard Boudreaux v. Pat Puckett, D/B/A Pat Puckett Auto Sales, Western Surety Co.

THORNBERRY, Circuit Judge:

Richard Boudreaux appeals from the district court’s dismissal of his civil action against Western Surety Company. Boudreaux alleges that he purchased an automobile on which the odometer was replaced with one that showed much less than the true mileage. Boudreaux brought suit for damages and penalties against the individual who sold him the car as well as against Western Surety. Defendant Western Surety was the surety on a bond in the amount of $5,000 which Boudreaux’s vendor posted pursuant to the provisions of Louisiana Revised Statute 32:718(D). Boudreaux appeals…