Paredes v. City of Odessa

ORDER GRANTING DEFENDANT’S MOTION TO DISMISS

FURGESON, District Judge.

Before the Court is the Motion to Dismiss by the Defendant — the Odessa Police Department. The Defendant moves to dismiss the Plaintiffs suit pursuant to Fed. R.Civ.Proc. 12(b)(6). The Defendant asserts that the Odessa Police Department lacks the legal existence and capacity to be sued for the constitutional and civil rights violations alleged in the Plaintiffs complaint. After due consideration of the Defendant’s Motion and the briefs filed by both parties, the facts, and applicable case law, the Court is of the opinion…