Opinion
CASE NO. 1:18-CV-614
04-30-2018
ABDUL K. RASHEED-EL, Plaintiff, v. STATE OF OHIO, et al, Defendants.
OPINION AND ORDER
Plaintiff Rasheed-El filed his Complaint on March 16, 2018. Doc #: 1. On April 19, 2018, the Court dismissed his Complaint for failing to contain allegations reasonably suggesting that Plaintiff might have a valid federal claim. Doc #: 7. Plaintiff filed the instant Motion on April 26, 2018, asking the Court to reconsideration dismissing his case. Doc #: 9.
Plaintiff claims that his Complaint alleges a violation of the federal Fair Debt Collection Practices Act ("FDCPA"). 15 U.S.C. §§ 1692, et seq. His claim stems from a traffic violation. On January 3, 2017, Plaintiff pleaded no contest to driving without a valid license, a violation of Lorain County Ordinance § 335.01. The Lorain Municipal Court sentenced Plaintiff to a fine of $150.00. See Case. No. 2013TRD01820. Plaintiff argues that the Lorain Municipal Court violated the FDCPA by engaging in illegal debt collection practices to collect his fine. Mot. 1-2. However, the FDCPA does not cover fines owed to municipalities for traffic violations. 15 U.S.C. § 1692b. Thus, Plaintiff cannot state a claim for a violation of the FDCPA. Accordingly, his Motion is DENIED.
Plaintiff may appeal this decision to the Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals but the Court will entertain no further motions.
IT IS SO ORDERED.
/s/ Dan A . Polster April 30 , 2018
DAN AARON POLSTER
UNITED STATES DISTRICT JUDGE