Rankin v. City of Niagara Falls, Department of Public Works

SUMMARY ORDER

Appellant Christina A. Agola, an attorney proceeding pro se, appeals from an order of the United States District Court for the Western District of New York (Arcara, J.; McCarthy, M.J.) imposing monetary sanctions and reprimanding her for making misleading statements during the course of the underlying lawsuit, in violation of Federal Rule of Civil Procedure 11. We assume the parties’ familiarity with the underlying facts, the procedural history of the case, and the issues on appeal.

We review orders imposing sanctions pursuant to Rule 11 for abuse of discretion, Star Mark Mgmt.,…