Rickard v. Burton

Richard Rickard, a pro se Kentucky prisoner, appeals a district court order dismissing his civil rights action filed under 42 U.S.C. § 1983. The case has been referred to a panel of the court pursuant to Rule 34(j)(l), Rules of the Sixth Circuit. Upon examination, this panel unanimously agrees that oral argument is not needed. See Fed. R.App. P. 34(a).

Requesting monetary and injunctive relief, Rickard sued a state court clerk, a Commonwealth’s Attorney, the state At*470torney General, and the Kentucky Governor in their official capacities, alleging that the defendants violated his constitutional…