Wendy K. Johnson v. Leslie S. Johnson

Summary

The United States District Court for the District of Oregon dismissed Wendy K. Johnson’s pro se complaint against Leslie S. Johnson for lack of subject matter jurisdiction. The court found no federal question or diversity jurisdiction and held that any request to review or reverse the state-court guardianship decision was barred by the Rooker-Feldman doctrine; related motions were denied as moot.

Holdings

1. The complaint did not establish federal-question jurisdiction because it alleged no federal claims, and it did not establish diversity jurisdiction because both parties resided in Oregon.
2. The district court lacked subject matter jurisdiction to review or reverse the Marion County Circuit Court's decision appointing Leslie S. Johnson as Wendy K. Johnson's guardian/conservator because the claim was barred by the Rooker-Feldman doctrine.
3. The motion for injunction, motion to request a pro bono attorney, and motion to object to the payment of fees were denied as moot after dismissal of the complaint.

Questions Presented

1. Whether the complaint invoked federal-question or diversity subject matter jurisdiction.
2. Whether the district court had jurisdiction to review and reverse the Marion County Circuit Court's guardianship decision under the Rooker-Feldman doctrine.
3. Whether the plaintiff's pending motions should be denied as moot after dismissal of the complaint.

Disposition

dismissed