Randolph Mahone v. Addicks Utility District of Harris County

CAROLYN DINEEN KING, Circuit Judge:

Plaintiff sued the Addicks Utility District, its officers and directors, and various businesses and individuals over the Utility District’s decision not to annex a parcel of land plaintiff owned. Plaintiff’s complaint alleged antitrust and civil rights claims. After being served, all but two of the defendants filed with the district court motions to dismiss the complaint with prejudice. Each motion argued that, as written, the complaint failed to state any claim upon which relief could be granted. After conducting a hearing, the district court granted all of…